Veterans can eat for free at these restaurants on Veterans Day

TAMPA BAY, FL – Restaurants, cafes and restaurants across the country have developed all kinds of Veterans Day specialties – free, discounted meals, beverages and sweets – for veterans, military retired and on active service and, in some cases, first responders thanking them for their service.

Veterans' Day is Sunday, November 11, but the holiday is celebrated on Monday, November 12. Some special offers are already in effect. In most cases, proof of military service is required.

Here are some of the offers:

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar, which has branches across the country, will offer a full course in an exclusive menu on Sunday, November 11th.

Back Yard Burgers offers veterans and active duty military members a free hamburger on Sunday, Nov. 11, with proof of military service.

The Louie Bar offers a flatbread or a free hamburger (maximum value of $ 15) to veterans with proof of service on Sunday, November 11th.

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse offers free admission of up to $ 12.95 and a free Dr. Pepper drink on Sunday, November 11th.

Bob Evans restaurants offer free breakfast, lunch and dinner options on Sunday, Nov. 11 for active duty members, retirees and veterans with a piece of ID or proof of service.

Bonefish Grill offers active and retired members a free appetizer of Bang Bang Shrimp on Sunday, November 11th. A valid military ID is required.

The Boston Market is valid throughout the United States on Sunday and Monday, November 11 and 12. When customers buy an individual meal, they get a second meal for free. A military identity card is not required, but customers must download a coupon on bostonmarket.com in advance.

On November 11, Buffalo Wild Wings offers veterans and current members of the Army a free order of traditional or boneless wings and fries, as well as french fries. Evidence of military service is required.

California Pizza Kitchen will offer veterans and military on active duty Sunday, Nov. 11, free pizza on a special menu. Those who benefit from this offer will also receive a card for a purchase, a free offer on pizza, pasta or salad from November 12 to 18.

The CentraArchy restaurants, which include New York Prime, California Dreaming, The Tavern at Phipps, Chophouse New Orleans, Carolina Roadhouse, Joey D's Oak Room Restaurants, Chophouse 194 and Cafe, offer a free Sunday Veteran meal November 11th. Call in advance to check participation.

Chick Chicken Salad offers a free "special chicken" and full size drink to all active veterans and military on Monday, November 12th.

Chile & # 39; s offers a free meal to veterans at participating establishments on Sunday, November 11th. Proof of military service is required.

Chipotle has a purchase, get a free deal on a burrito, bowl, salad or tacos order for veterans, retired and active service members, and military spouses with proof of military service or card. military identity valid on Sunday, November 11

Cicis Pizza will offer a free buffet with proof of active military service on Sunday, November 11

Connors Steak & Seafood, which owns restaurants in Alabama, Florida and Tennessee, offers a 50% discount on lunches and dinners for veterans holding a military identity card or carrying the card. Uniform on Sunday and Monday 11 and 12 November.

Cracker Barrel's Old Country Store will offer veterans the choice between a slice of its Fudge Coca-Cola Double Chocolate Cake and one of its coffee-based beverages made on Sunday, November 11th.

Dunkin & # 39; Donuts offers a free donut to veterans and military personnel on active duty at participating restaurants on Sunday, November 11th.

East Coast Wings + Grill, which has locations in Florida, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia, offers veterans a free meal on a special menu on Sunday, Nov. 11. Call in advance to check participation. Proof of military service is required.

Glory Days Grill will offer a free appetizer or boned or grilled wings of normal size on November 11th and 12th.

The Golden Corral will serve a free lunch buffet with a drink on Monday, November 12, from 5 pm to 9 pm, for anyone serving or having served in a United States military service, including the National Guard and Reserves. The identification is not required.

Hooters offers all veterans and active duty military members a free entrance from a special Veterans Day menu with the purchase of a drink on Sunday, November 11th. Guests must present a military identity card or proof of service.

Huddle House is offering a free order of its tray-size pancakes, called Sweet Cakes, from November 9 to 12 to all military on active duty and veterans with a piece of identification. appropriate.

Joe's Crab Shack, which has nearly two dozen restaurants across the country, offers 20% discount to veterans and military members with a military ID card or proof of service valid on Sunday 11th. November.

Little Caesars Pizza offers free pizza or a combination of $ 5 breakfast lunches to all veterans and serving members from 11am to 2pm. the 11th of November. Proof of military service is required. Call in advance to check participation.

The Margarita Mexican Restaurant will offer free admission to veterinarians and serving members on November 11th.

On November 11, Menchie's will offer the military a free 6 ounce yogurt.

The Mimi Café offers a free menu to military and veterans on active duty all day Sunday, November 11.

O & # 39; Charley & # 39; s will be offering a free meal from the Thanksgiving menu to Veterans, Nov. 11-12.

Olive Garden offers veterans and active duty military members free admission to a special menu on Sunday, November 11th. Proof of military service is required.

At the border will offer veterans with a valid military ID card a self-created Combo 2 Meal, served with Mexican rice and beans, as well as fries and endless salsa.

Pilot Flying J offers veterans and active duty members a sandwich for breakfast, a packaged pastry shop or an item from the Cinnabon Roll Center, as well as a free coffee, from November 10th to 12th. To qualify for this offer, they must download the myPilot application. The offer is good at 750 Pilot

Red Lobster Seafood Restaurants offers a free appetizer or dessert to veterans, active duty members and reservists with a valid military ID card on Sunday and Monday, November 11th.

Red Robin offers its Steak & # 39; s Double Fries and Bottomless Red's Tavern to veterans and serving military members who present a valid military ID card or who provide proof of their military service on Sunday, November 11th .

The Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery offers free meals to veterans from November 10th to 12th in its restaurants. The restaurant is also preparing a limited edition of IPA's Veterans Day and will donate 25 cents of each pint sold from November 10 to 17 to a charity of veterans.

Romano's Macaroni Grill offers free meatballs and ricotta spaghetti for its mother at all US locations on Sunday, November 11th. All veterans and serving members must present a military identity card or proof of service.

Ruby Tuesday's offers a free appetizer to veterans and military on active duty (up to $ 10) at participating institutions on Sunday, November 11th.

Sheetz offers a free 6-inch turkey coaster and fountain as well as a free car wash for veterans and those on active duty on November 11th. You must present a piece of identity.

Sizzler offers veterans a free lunch hours opening at 4pm. Sunday, November 11th. Veterans must provide proof of military service.

Sonny's barbecue offers veterans and serving members a sliced ​​or sliced ​​pork combo for free on Monday, November 12th.

Starbucks will offer veterans and serving members and their wives a 12-ounce free coffee on Sunday, Nov. 11, with proof of military service.

SweetFrog Frozen Yogurt offers one of its 12-ounce high quality frozen yogurt treats for veterans and active duty military members who present a valid military ID card or proof of service on Sunday, November 11th.

Texas Roadhouse will offer a free lunch to veterans and active duty personnel on November 11th from 11am to 2pm.

Tijuana Flats offers free entry and an appetizer to the Veterans Fountain with a valid military ID on Sunday, November 11th. The agreement includes à la carte meals and take-away meals, but is not valid for online orders or placed via Uber Mange

World of Beer will offer a free, selective draft or a $ 5 discount on your check to active veterans and military members.

Retail Offers

• Goodyear Auto Service / Just Tires: Free check of tires, brakes and battery for veterinarians from 9 to 11 November. Appointments can be booked from 9 November and used until 16 November. In addition, the military and first responders get 10% off the tires.
• Big clips: Veterans and members of the military who visit a Great Clips show on November 11th will receive a free cup that day or a free cut card to use later. Not a soldier? Purchase a haircut on November 11 and receive a free cut card to give to a veteran of your life.
• Lowe & # 39; s: Veterans and serving members get 10% off their purchases on the occasion of Veterans Day and every day at Lowe's.
• Mattress Cabinet: From November 9 to 12, veterans, their families and first responders receive a 20% discount.
• Sears Garage Services: Anyone with a valid military ID card can benefit from a 10% discount on any product or service from November 9th to 12th.
• SmileDirectClub: During the Veterans Day weekend (November 9-12), SmileDirectClub will provide active members and veterans with a $ 200 discount on the purchase of an invisible aligner. To take advantage of this offer, visit one of the 150 branded sites with a military identity card. In addition, the company will donate 10% of the sale of this promotion to the Fisher House Foundation.
• Tractor Supply Company: Veterans, active duty members and their dependents benefit from a 15% discount at Tractor Supply Company stores on November 11th. Present a valid piece of military identity to obtain the contract.
• TOMS: 20% discount on all full styles for veterinarians and serving members until November 18th. Follow these instructions to check your status when shopping online.

Entertainment and Travel Offers

• CheapOair: Use this promotional code to get discounts on Veterans Day travel until November 12th.
• The world of Disney: Book before December 19th (for stays from January 1st to March 24th and from April 6th to December 19th) and benefit from preferential military fares.
• Globus: Until November 16, active and retired military personnel can enjoy a 10% discount and save an extra $ 100 per person during their tours in North America. Follow the instructions here to check your status.
• LEGOLAND Florida Resorts: Military and veterinarians on active duty enjoy free entry, free parking and discounts for hotels until November.
• Main Event Entertainment: Free admission (from a special menu) and $ 10 arcade game for veterans and active service on November 11th.
• Red Roof Inn: From November 1 to December 31, all active members and veterans will receive a 20% discount on the best available fare for stays from November 1 to February 28. You must use the coupon code on this page.
• Super 8: The military (current and retired) and their families enjoy a 20% discount until December 11th at Super 8. Plus, if you book using this offer through one channel Wyndham direct reservation, you will be automatically enrolled in a Wyndham Rewards account and earn 500 bonus points.

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