Chili’s 2025 Veterans Day Military Discount

Chili’s will again offer a Veterans Day a free meal on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, to veterans and active-duty military personnel. This discount may vary by location and possibly also extend to spouses and dependents. The meal offer is valid for dining at the restaurant only. Carryout meals are full price.

Chili’s free meal for Veterans is just one of countless deals featured on our comprehensive list of Veterans Day discounts and free meals.

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Chili's Grill & Bar

Merchant
Chili's Grill & Bar

Offer Type
Participating Locations

Requirements
Valid Military ID, Proof of Service

Who Qualifies?
Active-Duty, Veterans, Reservists

Category
American, Food & Drink

On November 11, 2025, all participating Chili’s Grill & Bar restaurants will serve a complimentary dine-in meal to veterans and active-duty military from a special Veterans Day menu.

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Chili’s Veterans Day Deal

Chili’s special offers a free meal from a special menu on Veterans Day.

Last year, the Chili’s special Veterans Day menu included:

• Chicken Crispers
• Bowl of chili or soup and salad
• Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadillas
• Oldtimer with Cheese

Who is Eligible?

Chili’s Veterans Day discounts are available to individuals who have served in the United States Armed Forces in including veterans, active duty, retired military, veterans with honorable discharge and in some cases, military spouses and dependents.

Check with your local restaurant to make sure they’re participating in the Veterans Day deal before heading out, and bring proof of identity and military service. Acceptable proof includes:

• U.S. Uniformed Services ID Card
• U.S. Uniformed Service Retired ID Card
• A current Leave and Earnings Statement (LES)
• Veterans ID Card or VA Healthcare ID Card
• A valid veterans’ organization card, such as The  American Legion or Veterans of Foreign Wars
• Your DD Form 214, your certificate of release or discharge from active duty
• Driver’s license with veteran’s tag
• Any military citation or commendation earned during service
• A photograph in uniform
• Your uniform (wear it to the restaurant!)

How Chili’s Supports the Military Community

Chili’s does more than offer free meals to say thanks to veterans. The company also supports veterans and military family members through efforts like these:

• Snowball Express: Gary Sinise Foundation Snowball Express serves the children and spouses of fallen military heroes.
• Wreaths Across America: Each December on National Wreaths Across America Day, Wreaths Across America coordinates wreath-laying ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery, as well as at more than 3,400 additional locations in all 50 U.S. states, at sea and abroad.
• Veteran Job Mission: More than 250 companies are part of the Veteran Job Mission coalition, which is committed to hiring one million veterans.

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