Veterans Day Free Meals and Discounts in 2026 (Verified)
Browse our list of confirmed, free meals and discounts offered on Veterans Day 2026.
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Happy Veterans Day to all of those who’ve served or are currently serving. This year, Veterans Day is on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
Every year, restaurants and businesses extend their gratitude to veterans by offering discounts or complimentary meals on Veterans Day, as well as retail promotions, free events, and attractions.
Editor’s Note 11/6/26: This list is constantly being updated. We at The Military Wallet take great pride in this effort each year and have an entire team working to verify the accuracy of these discounts. Many of these companies offer the same or similar discounts each Veterans Day, so we’ve kept some of the 2025 free meals and deals below. Check back often, as we will be making changes and updates to this page. Sign up to receive our alerts.
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Please verify participation and bring proof of service. Due to local offerings and individual franchises, not all locations may be participating. Additionally, nearly every free meal or discount requires proof of service, such as a military ID, veteran designation on your driver’s license, or discharge paperwork.
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2026 Veterans Day Free Meals & Discounts
110 Grill gives veterans and active duty military a complimentary lunch from a select menu on November 11, until 4pm.
54th Street Grill & Bar offers military and first responders 15% off their food bill when dining in, every day, with proof of service. Guests should tell their server they are eligible. Happy Hour, Lunch Specials and the Veterans Day offer are excluded.
7 Brew takes 50% off drink orders for veterans on November 11 at participating stands. No ID is required: tell the Brewista you are a veteran.
Andretti Indoor Karting & Games
Andretti Indoor Karting & Games in Grand Prairie, Texas takes 20% off races and attractions and 10% off food and non-alcoholic beverages for veterans on November 11, with a free 1-hour game card with purchase. In-store only, valid veteran ID required.
Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza offers several military discounts. 10% off the entire check, excluding alcohol, for dine-in orders.
On November 11, 2026, Veterans dining in at Applebee’s® receive one free entrée from a special menu (Classic Bacon Cheeseburger, 6 oz. Top Sirloin, Chicken Tenders, Double Crunch Shrimp, Fiesta Lime Chicken, Oriental Chicken Salad or Three‑Cheese Chicken Penne).
Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii, a chain specializing in premium Hawaiian and international coffees, treats veterans and active-duty service members to a BOGO deal on Veterans Day.
At Biscuit Belly, veterans get a free breakfast sandwich (Bacon Egg & Cheese, Sausage Egg & Cheese, or Chicken Biscuit) and a hot drip coffee or fountain drink on Monday, Nov. 11; dine-in only at participating stores.
Honoring those who’ve served, Bob Evans invites veterans and active-duty troops to enjoy a complimentary meal on November 11, 2026.
On November 11, veterans eat free and active-duty service members get 20% off at Bombshells Restaurant and Bar, dine-in only in TX and CO with military ID required.
Bonefish Grill offers service members, veterans, first responders, and military personnel and their immediate family 10% off the entire guest check, all day every day, with valid ID. Alcohol, gift card purchases, gratuity and taxes are excluded.
Bonefish gives all first responders, active and retired military members a 10% discount year-round with their ID.
Veterans get 20% off their meal when dining in on Veterans Day, November 11, 2026, for parties of up to 4 with a valid military ID.
On November 11th, in appreciation of their service, veterans and active-duty military are invited to select free boneless wings and fries when they dine-in at participating Buffalo Wings & Rings locations.
Veterans are invited to enjoy a complimentary meal at Calhoun’s on Veterans Day as a thank-you for their service. Be sure to confirm exact times and participation with your nearest location.
Active-duty military and veterans with ID get 50% off the Full Experience during lunch and dinner on Veterans Day, November 11, 2026. One day only at the Houston, Austin, Waco and College Station restaurants.
On Veterans Day, Casey’s thanks veterans with a complimentary coffee or fountain drink with proof of service, also available year-round for active-duty military and uniformed first responders.
Your local Chick-fil-A may be offering specials in honor of our veterans and military. These offers vary by location, so double-check your local restaurant.
Chicken N Pickle gives veterans 50% off eligible entrées all day on Wednesday, November 11 with a valid veteran badge or card. A veterans flag raising ceremony starts the day in the morning.
Chicken Salad Chick is giving all veterans and active-duty military a 50% discounted Chick Meal—scoop or sandwich, one side, and a fountain drink—on November 11, 2026. Show a military ID or wear your uniform to enjoy this offer at any location nationwide.
On November 11, 2026, 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.
Chipotle gives active-duty U.S. service members and veterans free chips and dip with a purchase of at least $5 on November 11, 2026. Proof of service is required. In-restaurant only at participating U.S. locations; not valid for catering, mobile, online or delivery orders.
Claim Jumper at Golden Nugget Lake Charles offers active duty military and veterans 15% off food and non-alcoholic beverages with valid military ID or proof of service. Restrictions may apply.
On November 11, veterans and active-duty military can enjoy a complimentary meal from the Veterans Day menu at Claim Jumper Steakhouse & Bar, dine-in only with valid proof of service.
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Cracker Barrel offers active-duty, reserve, retired and veteran military Cracker Barrel Rewards members 10% off qualifying in-store restaurant and retail purchases year-round. Service must be verified through ID.me. Alcohol, Meals for Two, Take Home Meals, gift cards, and online, catering, delivery or takeout orders are excluded.
Culver's offers 10% off to all military and veterans at its Palatine, Illinois restaurant at 1765 N. Rand Road. The standing offer runs all year and is available at this location only.
Dickey's Barbecue Pit offers veterans and active military 10% off in-store orders daily at participating locations. The offer is available at participating Dickey's locations nationwide and applies to in-store orders only.
Famous Dave's is offering veterans a complimentary two-meat lunch combo (2 meats + 1 side + corn bread muffin). On Monday, November 11 - all day, dine-in only. Valid at participating restaurants. Must show proof of service to receive discount.
Feges BBQ serves veterans and active military a free meal on November 11, 2026, with two meats, two sides, a dessert and a drink. Available at both the Spring Branch and Greenway Plaza locations in Houston.
At Food City, veterans and active military members can enjoy a free meal from the deli on Veterans Day. Just present your military ID or proof of service alongside your ValuCard. Come and celebrate your service with free food at Food City.
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is giving veterans and active-duty service members a free combo meal card on November 11, redeemable anytime through November 25, 2026, with no purchase needed.
On November 11, Gold Star thanks veterans with a complimentary meal (up to $12) when they show proof of service, available for dine-in, carry-out, or drive-thru.
On November 11, 2026, from 4 p.m. until close, Golden Corral honors active duty, retired, and veteran military personnel with a complimentary dine-in dinner during its annual Military Appreciation Night.
Hard Rock Cafe Orlando offers service men and women, past and present, a complimentary Classic Smashed Burger on Veterans Day, November 11, 2026. The burger can also be redeemed together with the cafe's 15% discount on food and non-alcoholic beverages.
Veterans and active-duty military get a free meal on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Valid for dine-in, carryout, or drive-thru where available; one meal per person with valid military ID; no coupon needed.
On November 11, veterans can enjoy one free menu item with a drink purchase, choosing from 10 wings, a cheeseburger, buffalo chicken sandwich, or chicken Caesar salad.
Hopdoddy Burger Bar offers veterans and active-duty military personnel a free Classic Burger or Classic Burger with Cheese on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Dine-in only at all locations nationwide, with proof of service required.
Huey Magoo’s is honoring veterans and active-duty service members with a free 3-piece Tender Meal on Veterans Day when they buy a regular beverage and present a military ID or DD-214 form.
On November 11, Hy-Vee honors veterans and active-duty military with a free breakfast from 6–10 a.m. and 15% off grocery purchases using code VETS2026.
On November 11, veterans are invited to get a complimentary Red, White & Blueberry Pancake Combo featuring pancakes with fruit toppings, eggs, hash browns, and bacon or sausage.
On Wednesday, November 11, In-N-Out Burger is giving veterans, active duty military, reserves, and National Guard members a free meal: any burger, fries, and a beverage. Proof of military service is required at any location.
Jet's Pizza offers US military veterans 50% off the franchise fee when they open a Jet's Pizza franchise. The offer is available all year for franchise territories across the United States and applies to prospective franchisees, not to pizza purchases.
Keel Farms offers first responders, teachers, medical personnel and military members 20% off all day every Wednesday as part of its Thank You Thursdays. A valid ID or badge is required. The offer is available at the Plant City, Florida location.
Veterans, active duty service members, reservists, first responders and Gold Star families get a complimentary entrée with the purchase of any starter, dine-in, November 9 to 11, 2026. Bring a military ID or proof of service.
Veterans, active military, police, firefighters, nurses, and EMTs get 20% off dine-in at all Kura Sushi locations from November 9-15. Show a valid ID or badge, or be in uniform; cannot be combined with other coupons.
On November 11, 2026, veterans and active duty get a free breakfast sandwich and a 16 fl oz coffee, milk or orange juice. Tell the cashier you are a veteran at checkout.
Landry's Seafood House at Golden Nugget Lake Charles offers active duty military and veterans 10% off food and non-alcoholic beverages year-round with a valid military ID or proof of service. Alcoholic beverages are not included.
On November 11, Lazy Dog is honoring active-duty military, veterans, retirees and reserve/National Guard members with a complimentary Fireside Favorites entrée, personal-sized dessert and soda. Guests can choose from six entrées: Fried Chicken Dinner, Grilled Shrimp Tacos, Fettuccine Alfredo, All-American Burger, Mediterranean Chicken and the new Honey Miso Chicken.
Logan's Roadhouse gives military a free meal from its Veterans Day Menu on November 11, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., with proof of service.
Main Event offers veterans, active military and first responders 10% off food, non-alcoholic beverages, activities, video games and bowling shoe rental for themselves and up to five additional guests with valid ID. Dine-in only at participating locations; taxes and gratuity excluded.
Margarita's Mexican Restaurant
Margarita's Mexican Restaurant offers several military discounts. 10% off the check every day; 25% discount in New Jersey.
McCormick and Schmick's Free Entree
On November 8, 2026, M&S invites U.S. Veterans, Active Military, and Gold Star Parents and Spouses to enjoy a select entrée at half price for Veterans Day.
To honor our armed forces, Medieval Times offers discounted tickets for military personnel and their families. Buy tickets on base to receive a free Royalty upgrade, or access special rates for all Castle locations through ID.me.
Mitchell's Fish Market gives veterans and their guests 20% off when they dine in on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Valid military ID required, parties of up to four guests, not valid on alcoholic beverages or with other promotions.
On Nov. 11, veterans and active duty military get a free lunch from the Veterans Day Menu with any entrée purchase, from opening to 4 p.m. Military ID required.
Outback Steakhouse is offering Military Mates a free Bloomin’ Onion® and a Coca-Cola® product or 16 oz. domestic draft beer with a dine-in visit on Nov. 10–11, 2026. No Dine Rewards membership is needed for this offer. Members who use their Dine Rewards account at checkout will also receive a reward for a free Hero’s Meal on a future visit.
Peet's Coffee offers several military discounts. 10% off for verified members of the military (and other listed groups) through ID.me. 10% off for members of the military, with eligibility verified through ID.me.
Perry's Steakhouse & Grille offers active and former U.S. military a $39 three-course Military Menu with six choices, dine-in only before 6 PM and upon request. A reservation and military ID are required. Not available TO-GO, for private group dining or on promotional holidays.
Perry's Steakhouse & Grille gives veterans a complimentary Dinner-cut Pork Chop on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 from 4 PM to close when they dine in with a reservation and one paying guest who orders a full-priced dinner entree. Veterans dining alone or with other veterans get the pork chop at half price.
Veterans and active-duty military get a free regular-sized entree with protein at Piada restaurants on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Show a valid military ID and mention the deal at checkout.
Pilot Flying J offers veterans and active-duty service members verified through ID.me a complimentary sandwich and coffee or fountain drink on Veterans Day, November 11, 2026. The offer is claimed in the Pilot app and is valid at participating Pilot and Flying J locations.
Pinstack offers active and retired military members 10% off food, non-alcoholic drinks and walk-in bowling with a valid military ID. Online lane reservations are excluded.
Playa Bowls is offering 50% off bowls on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, to all veterans and active-duty and retired military personnel. Valid at all shops nationwide, in-shop only, with a valid military ID.
Veterans and active-duty military get a free meal at Pluckers on Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11, 2026, up to a $17 value. Dine in only, with a valid ID or veteran designation.
Potawatomi Casino Hotel gives guests who have served or currently serve in the armed forces a free drip coffee and pastry at Cream City Coffee Co. and a free order of street tacos at Taco Spot on Wednesday, November 11. Proof of service is required.
RA Sushi gives veterans, active duty and reserves a complimentary entrée from its select menu with the purchase of any starter from November 9 to 11. Valid ID is required, and Gold Star families get one entrée per family member for each starter purchased.
On Veterans Day, dine-in veterans and military members get a free Red's Big Tavern Burger with fries.
Roaring Fork takes 20% off the entire meal for veterans and active-duty military and a guest on Wednesday, November 11, with a military ID. Offered at its Scottsdale, Downtown Austin and Stonelake locations; excludes Happy Hour items, alcohol, tax and gratuity.
On November 11, Rock & Brews honors veterans, active-duty military, and first responders with a complimentary Pulled Pork Sandwich or Strawberry Fields Salad for dine-in with valid ID.
Rodizio Grill offers military members and first responders 10% off every Tuesday through Sunday, all year. The offer is valid at the Mesa location only, at 1840 S Val Vista Dr, Mesa, AZ 85204.
Salt Water Social gives veterans, active-duty military and reservists one complimentary entrée from select options with the purchase of a starter, November 9 through 11, 2026. Dine-in only at its Cherry Creek location in Denver, with valid ID or proof of service.
Veterans get 20% off their meal when dining in on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, and up to four guests at the table get the discount too. Valid military ID required; alcohol and retail purchases are excluded.
Scooter's Coffee gives veterans and active-duty military members one free medium drink on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, with a valid Military ID. In-store only, with a limit of one per guest.
Active-duty military and veterans get a free Single ShackBurger on November 11, 2026 at participating Shake Shack locations. Show a valid military ID or proof of service and order in the Shack with a team member; savings are capped at $9.99.
On Veterans Day, Sheetz provides a free meal and car wash to veterans and active military personnel. Participants need a valid military ID or proof of service to receive a half turkey sub, a regular fountain drink, and a car wash. Check with your local Sheetz for participation and specific details.
Smashburger offers US military personnel, along with firefighters, police, EMTs, doctors and nurses, 25% off any in-restaurant order before taxes at participating U.S. locations through 2026-12-31. Valid ID or an official uniform is required.
On November 11, 2026, veterans, military service members and military spouses get a free tall brewed coffee, hot or iced, at participating U.S. Starbucks stores. Valid on café and drive-thru orders only, one per customer per visit; Cold Brew, Nitro and beverage customizations are excluded.
Veterans, active duty service members, reservists and Gold Star Families get a complimentary entrée with the purchase of a starter from November 9 to 11, 2026. Dine-in only at participating U.S. locations; military ID or proof of service required.
Stonefire Grill takes 50% off for veterans and active military personnel on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
Sugarfire Smokehouse offers military members, veterans and first responders a 10% discount at its locations nationwide. The offer is available year-round.
TCBY offers veterans and active military personnel one 6 oz. serving of frozen yogurt free on November 11, 2026 with valid military ID or other proof of service. The offer could vary by location, and the customer pays the difference if the yogurt weighs more than 6 oz.
In November, Texas Roadhouse will continue its annual Veterans Day tradition of treating veterans and active U.S. military to enjoy a free meal. On Wednesday, November 11, every Texas Roadhouse location will distribute meal vouchers, from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm. Vouchers can be redeemed through May 31, 2027. Proof of service is required and includes military or VA card, or discharge papers.
On Veterans Day, November 11, 2026, veterans and current members of the armed forces get a complimentary entree at any Common Man family restaurant or Common Man Roadside location. Show a valid military ID.
Veterans Canteen Service (VCS)
Veterans get a free breakfast combo meal at VCS PatriotCafe and a free brewed value coffee at PatriotBrew coffee shops the morning of Tuesday, November 10, 2026. No purchase is necessary.
Veterans and active military eat free from the Veterans Day special menu at Wolf Bay in Foley and Orange Beach, Alabama. The meal does not include the salad bar, tax, drink or tip, and proof of service or a military ID is required.
World of Beer offers veterans a free Single Smash Burger & Fries on November 11, 2026, at participating locations. A military ID, VA card or other military identification is required. In store only, limit one per customer.
Yard House offers veterans and active duty military one complimentary appetizer per person on Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11, 2026. The offer is dine-in only and no purchase is necessary.
Yardbird Southern Table & Bar in Dallas gives veterans a complimentary appetizer on Wednesday, November 11. Dine-in only, with a valid military ID.
Proof of Military Service
Most companies require some form of military ID or proof of military service. These include:
- A Military ID Card (active/reserve/retired)
- VA-issued Veterans ID Card or a VA Health Care ID card
- Current Leave and Earnings Statement (LES)
- Drivers License with Veterans Designation
- Photograph in uniform, wearing your uniform (if your service permits)
- Veterans Organization Card (e.g., American Legion and VFW)
- DD214, other discharge paperwork, or another form of identification
- Other restaurants and companies may go by the honor system.
Participation
Always call ahead to verify locations, times, and participation. Many of the listed companies are franchises and may have different policies.
We will do our best to keep this page updated as we find new info, but the only way to guarantee you get your Veterans Day meal is to call ahead and check with your location.
Tipping
This one may be a no-brainer, but you should tip your server thoughtfully in a way that reflects the full cost of the meal, whether you eat a free meal or not.
More Ways to Save this Veterans Day
We’ve written multiple posts to share even more military discounts and Veterans Day deals for you.
In addition to paying an appreciative visit to one of the restaurants above, you can celebrate this Veterans Day with Veterans Day Activities, Events and Attractions and Veterans Day Retail Discounts and Special Offers, including free National Park Admission, Amusement parks, and retail and regional discounts.
