Below you will find a list of free restaurant meals and specials that veterans and active duty military can take advantage for Veteran's Day 2021 with a valid military ID. Offers are valid at participating locations only. You may want to call ahead before making a special trip to confirm that your location is offering the advertised special. Feel free to comment if you know of any other Veteran's Day freebies or specials that we should add to this list! Enjoy!
Be sure to bring your military ID in case they ask for proof of military service.
| Store |
Offer |
| 54th Street Grill & Bar |
Free entree up to $14 on Veterans Day for Veterans + Active Duty who dine inside a 54th Street. |
| 9/11 Memorial and Museum |
Free Museum admission for Active/Retired U.S. Military. Proof of service is required. |
| Applebee's |
Free Signature Entrée. Beverage and gratuity no included. |
| Au Bon Pain |
Free small cup of soup of choice for veterans and active-duty military. |
| Bagger Dave's Burger Tavern |
All Veterans get a FREE Great American Cheeseburger and hand-cut fries. |
| Bertucci's |
Free entrée for veterans and active-duty U.S. military members. Dine-in only. |
| Big Lots |
Year-round 10% "Always On" discount for active military personnel and veterans who are BIG Rewards members (free to join). Proof of service is required. |
| Biggby Coffee |
Free 16 oz beverage of choice on us with a valid military ID. |
| BJ's Restaurant |
FREE meal from Limited Veterans Day Menu and a free Dr Pepper beverage. Dine In only. Must present Military ID or other proof of service. |
| Bob Evans |
Veterans and active military personnel receive Free Meal for the select menu |
| California Pizza Kitchen |
All veterans & active military receive a free entrée |
| Car Wash |
FREE car wash at participating WORLDWIDE locations |
| Casey's General Stores |
Service members both past and present get a free coffee on November 11 across its over 2,200 locations. |
| Chicken Salad Chick |
All Veterans and active military will receive a FREE Chick Special and regular drink! Valid for service members in uniform or those with a valid military ID or DD214. |
| Chili’s |
All veterans and active duty military personnel can choose a complimentary meal from a select menu on Veterans Day 2020. |
| Cici's Pizza |
Free adult buffet for veterans and active-duty military with coupon. Valid ID and coupon required. |
| Cotton Patch Cafe |
Free Chicken Fried Steak or Chicken Fried Chicken. |
| Country Kitchen Restaurants |
Veterans receive a Free Country Scramble. |
| Cracker Barrel |
Free slice of Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola Cake for veterans Thursday with a purchase in-store or online. For online orders, use promo code VETSDAY21. |
| D'Angelo Grilled Sandwiches |
50% off the entire order Thursday for retired and active military for dine-in and carry-out orders. |
| Denny's |
Free Build Your Own Grand Slam for all veterans and military personnel from 5am to Noon. Must show valid military ID or DD214. |
| Dickey's Barbecue Pit |
Free Pulled Pork Sandwich for every active duty or retired military on November 11th. Valid In-store, and Online/ App for Carryout, with Code VETFREE. |
| Dollar General |
Veterans, Active Duty Military and their families save 20%. Military ID or valid proof of service required. |
| Dunkin’ Donuts |
Free donut at participating locations. Offer available in-store only. Military ID or valid proof of service required. |
| Einstein Bros. Bagels |
Free hot or iced coffee of any size with purchase for veterans. License stores inside colleges, hospitals, airports and hotels are excluded. |
| Famous Dave's |
Free Lunch Georgia Chopped Pork Sandwich with side for active, inactive and retired military personnel. |
| Farmer Boys |
Free Big Cheese for active, former or retired military members. |
| Fazoli’s |
Free regular spaghetti with meat or marinara. |
| Fogo de Chão |
50% off meals for veterans and active-duty personnel plus 10% off for up to three guests’ meals. |
| Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers |
All Veterans and current military personnel who visit Freddy's on Veterans Day will receive a free Freddy's Original Double with Cheese combo meal card. No purchase is necessary to receive this special offer. Cards may be redeemed through November 30, 2021. |
| Friendly's |
Free cheeseburger, fries, and a soft drink with your military ID. |
| Golden Corral |
Free "Thank you" Meal for Active or former military members on Veterans Day from 5pm – close. |
| Hamburger Stand |
All veterans and active duty with a valid military ID receive a free hamburger, regular fries, and a small Pepsi. |
| Hard Rock Cafe |
All Veterans will receive a Free Legendary Burger all day long on Thursday November 11th. |
| Hooters |
Free entrée from the Hooters Veterans Day Menu (available for dine-in only). |
| Hy-Vee Free Breakfast |
Free dine-in breakfast for veterans and active military members November 11, 2021 from 6 - 10 a.m. Curbside pickup will also be available. Please enjoy 15% off grocery purchase for veterans and active military members* Valid in-store and online Thursday, November 11th only. |
| IHOP |
Veterans and active duty military get free Red, White & Blueberry Pancakes at participating locations. Military ID or proof of service required. |
| Kolache Factory |
Free kolache and a cup of coffee for veterans and active military. |
| Krispy Kreme |
Veterans can drop by participating U.S Krispy Kreme locations in the and receive a free small coffee and doughnut of choice on Veteran's Day. ID required for redemption. |
| Lamar's |
Free Donut and 12 oz Coffee |
| Little Caesars Pizza |
Free Lunch Combo on November 11th from 11am-2pm local time, in-store only. Must present proof of service (such as an ID card with veteran designation, DD-214 form, or a current military issued ID card). |
| Lucille’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que |
Free Lucille's Original Pulled Pork Sandwich for all U.S. active duty personnel and veterans. |
| Logans Roadhouse |
FREE American Roadhouse Meal from 3PM-6PM for all Veterans and active duty military personnel. Proof of service required, menu may vary by location. |
| Lowe's |
10% Military Discount with valid Military ID. Enroll in the program online |
| Macaroni Grill |
All veterans and active military receive a free Mom's Ricotta Meatballs + Spaghetti with military ID. |
| Max and Erma's |
FREE Best Cheeseburger in America served with Endless Fries, a Fresh-Baked Cookie, and a Fountain Drink |
| McCormick and Schmick's |
20% off for Veterans of the U.S. Military, National Guard, Gold Star Parents and Gold Star Spouses. Valid for parties up to 4 with valid military ID. |
| Mission BBQ |
Free sandwiches for all Veterans and Active Duty Military personnel. |
| National Parks |
Free entrance into national parks for everyone |
| O'Charley's Restaurant + Bar |
Free meal for Veterans and active duty military. |
| On The Border |
FREE Pick 2 Combo for all active and retired military. |
| Outback Steakhouse |
10% off entire check all day, every day (with valid medical, state or federal service ID) |
| Perkins Restaurant & Bakery |
Free Magnificent Seven breakfast meal for active-duty military members and veterans. |
| Petro Stopping Centers |
25% off in Uniform |
| Pilot Flying J |
All active-duty and retired military members can get a $10 free meal credit at more than 750 participating U.S. travel centers that include Pilot, Flying J and One9 Fuel Network centers. To get this deal, veterans need to be verified with ID.me in the myRewards Plus app. |
| Pollo Tropical |
Free Quarter Chicken Meal with two side dishes for all veterans and active-duty military. |
| Publix |
Veterans, active military personnel, and their families are invited to save 10% on groceries. |
| Qdoba Mexican Eats |
50% off any entrée in-store for active military and veterans. |
| Red Lobster |
Free appetizer or dessert for veterans, active-duty military and reservists. |
| Red Robin |
When Veterans and Active Military register for Red Robin Royalty by November 1st, you'll get a Free Red's Tavern Double Burger with Bottomless Steak Fries added to your account – redeemable one-time, Monday 11/1 - Sunday 11/14 for Dine-In or To-Go. |
| Rodizio Grill |
Veterans eat free, with purchase of at least one Adult Full Rodizio meal. Must show Proof of Service to receive discount. |
| Ruby Tuesday |
Free Garden Bar Entree for active military and veterans. |
| Schlotzsky's |
Free small drink and chips with entrée purchase for veterans and active-duty military. The first 50 to redeem the deal at participating locations will get a $5 off reward coupon to use for a future purchase. |
| Shane’s Rib Shack |
Free BBQ Pork or Chopped BBQ Chicken Plate for active, inactive, and retired Military personnel at participating Shane’s Rib Shack locations. |
| Shoney's |
FREE Breakfast from open – 11 a.m. |
| Sleep Number |
Military and veteran families receive 20% OFF ALL smart beds, ALL adjustable bases and most bedding. |
| Smashburger |
Free Single Classic for veterans. |
| Smoothie King |
Free 20-ounce smoothie of choice for all veterans and active-duty military personnel. |
| Sonny's BBQ |
Free Pork Big Deal to veterans and active military members. |
| Starbucks |
On Veterans Day, active duty service members, reservists, veterans and military spouses are invited to enjoy a free Tall Brewed Coffee. |
| Stewart's Shops |
50¢ single scoop ice cream cones for everyone Thursday. |
| Taco John's |
Free Small Beef Combo meal when veterans use the code VETERAN in the mobile app. |
| Tap House Grill |
Free meal for all active, inactive and retired military personnel. |
| TGI Fridays |
Free select meal from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
| TOPS |
11% discount off of a total order to all veterans and active military personnel. |
| Torchy's Tacos |
Free taco and beverage from a special menu. Dine-in and pick-up orders placed by phone or in-person only. |
| Tractor Supply Company |
15% Off In-Store Purchases for all active and former Military and their dependents. |
| TravelCenters of America |
Veterans & Active Military Eat Free! |
| Twin Peaks |
Free meal from a special menu when dining in for active and retired military. |
| WaBa Grill |
The chain has a buy-one-get-one deal on all WaBa Bowls for veterans and active-duty military Thursday online and in-store. |
| Wendy's |
Free Breakfast Combo on November 11 at participating locations from 6:30 to 10:30 a.m. Not valid for mobile orders or at kiosk. |
| Wienerschnitzel |
Free Chili Dog, small fries and a small drink at participating locations. |
| Yard House |
Veterans and active duty military will receive a complimentary appetizer on Nov 11 with valid military ID. Dine in only. |
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