2018 Veterans Day Free Meals (Pending Updates)
Many restaurants and companies offer the same, or similar discounts each year. That said, please verify with the company before assuming the 2018 offer will be the same in 2019. Here are last year’s offers to give you an idea of what you might expect this November.
Free Meals Before Veterans Day 2018
Rock Bottom Brewery, Nov. 10 – 12, 2018. Free entree for all active duty military and veterans with military ID or in uniform. Other restrictions may apply, see your local Rock Bottom for details.
Free Meals on Veterans Day 2018
The following offers are all on Veterans Day, Nov 11, 2018.
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Acapulco, Nov. 11, 2018. Complimentary meal. More info.
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Back Yard Burgers, Nov. 11, 2018. Free Classic Burger for veterans and active duty military members. Bring proof of military service. Locations.
Bar Louie, Nov. 11, 2018. Free Flatbread or Burger, up to $15, with ID. You can check out Bar Loui’s website to see all of their locations and details on their Veterans Day promotion.
Boston Market, Nov. 11 – Nov 12, 2018. Buy one individual meal with a drink and get a second free at all U.S. locations; coupon (but no I.D.) is required and available at BostonMarket.com. Available for all veterans, service members, and their families. No ID required.
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Chevys Fresh Mex, Nov. 11, 2018. Complimentary meal. More info.
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El Torito & El Torito, Grill, Nov. 11, 2018. Complimentary meal. More info.
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Hamburger Stand, Nov. 11, 2018. Free hamburger, regular fries and a small Pepsi. More info.
Hickory Tavern, Nov. 11, 2018. Free Tavern Burger with Purchase of a Beverage for all current and former military with ID. More info.
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LongHorn Steakhouse, Nov. 11, 2018. Free appetizer or dessert (no purchase required, no restrictions). Additional 10% off for guests that dine with Veterans on November 11. Offer good for Veterans and active-duty military members. Proof of service required. Find a location near you here.
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McGrath Fish House, Nov. 11, 2018. Free meal from special menu. More info.
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Nékter Juice Bar, Nov. 11, 2018. Free 16 oz Juices and Smoothies to Veterans and Active Duty Military all day long at participating locations. Find a Nékter Juice Bar near you and get their contact info to learn more about their free smoothie offer.
NYC Bagel Sandwich Shop, Nov. 11, 2018 (6 am – 4 pm). FREE Bagel and Coffee. More info.
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Recovery Sports Grill, Nov. 11, 2018. Complimentary meal and one Non-Alcoholic Beverage, from Select Menu. Valid for all Active Military and Veterans, dine-in only. More info.
Rib Crib, Nov. 11, 2018. Free meal from Menu of Honor, which includes choice of two meats and two sides, and your choice of a non-alcoholic beverage. More info.
Ruby Tuesday’s, Nov. 11, 2018. Free appetizer (up to $10) at participating locations, proof of service required. More info. Locations.
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Texas Corral, Nov. 11, 2018. Free meal from a special menu, plus lemonade, iced tea, or coffee for veterans and current military personnel. Bring proof of military service. More info.
T.G.I. Friday’s, Nov. 11, 2018. Free menu item up to $12 for all current military members and veterans. Valid ID or proof of service required. Dine-in only at participating locations. Be sure to contact your local T.G.I Friday’s for details. More info. Locations.
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Vitality Bowls, Nov. 11, 2018. Free smoothies for current and former military members at all corporate-owned locations and participating franchises. More info.
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WingHouse Bar & Grill, Nov. 11, 2018. Free meal from select menu, at participating locations.
Free Meals After Veterans Day
Free Veterans Day Meals – Nov. 12, 2018
Arooga’s Grille House & Sports Bar, Nov. 12, 2018. Current and former military members will receive a free meal from a special menu. Dine-in only. More info. Locations.
GiGi’s Cupcakes, Nov. 12, 2018. FREE cupcake to all veterans and first responders on Monday, November 12th at all participating locations. Store locations.
Hoss’s Family Steak & Sea House, Nov. 12, 2018. Free Soup, Salad, and Desert Bar. Beverage Included. Available for all veterans and active duty military. Dine-in only, valid ID or proof of service required. Valid at participating restaurants only, 11am – 9pm. Hoss’s website provides you with more info and locations.
Hu Hot Mongolian Grill, Nov. 12, 2018. Free meal for current and former military members at participating locations only. Locations.
Jon Smith Subs, Nov. 12, 2018. Free 6-inch Steak Bomb sub for current and former military with ID. More info.
K&W Cafeteria, Nov. 12, 2018. Free meal, including entrée, 2 vegetables, Bread, and Beverage. More info.
Kings Family Restaurants, Nov. 12, 2018. Free meal for current and former military members, from a select menu. More info.
Rose Italian Kitchen, Nov. 12, 2018. Free lunch or dinner for all active duty military and veterans. Proof of service or ID required. Available at all locations. More info. Locations.
Taco Mac, Nov. 12, 2018. Free 6-Pack of Wings w/ beverage purchase for Veterans and Active Military. More info.
Twin Peaks, Nov. 11, 2019. Military Monday. Free menu item from a select menu at participating locations. Please call ahead to verify participation. More info. Locations.
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Thanks for your service!
How about Wal-Mart, what do they offer to our people in the military? They don’t even give their associates the day off as a holiday if you are a vet.
Lowe’s also gives a 10% discount every day to military personnel. active duty and veterans.
I know it is a bit late but…..last year when I went Homedepot to pick up a snow blower the cashier rang up my bill and then noticed the retired veterans hat I was wearing and then told me she had to clear the bill and ring it up again because she did not give me a 10% discount I had no idea before this time about the discount. Thank you Homedepot. I have been shopping there ever since
Give a vet a simple thank you or better a handshake or a hug. That’s all we really want is to know we are appreciated for our sacrifices. While I agree that a vets spouse also sacrifices a lot I feel the spouses posting in here are just sounding greedy and not appreciative of their own military spouse I served for 24 years and my wife was there beside me the whole time and she would never ever expect what these people in here are expecting. She was honored when I retired that government and the military recognized her for her sacrifices as well and she loved the two letters of appreciation they gave her. I have never taken advantage of any free meals from businesses that offer them but I appreciate the thought. And as far as Home Depot vs Lowes is concerned I have also experienced heartache when… Read more »
I am a veteran from the vietnam war era. I dont believe that many vets from that many years ago have a military ID card. I certainly dont but I do have my discharge papers as well as a photo in uniform. I have been refused the offered discount and been told that I can get a copy of my military ID from the veterans administration. The VA told me that every year they are inundated by vets who have been mistakenly told they can get a copy of the ID and it aint true.
It would seem to me that if you have your discharge papers and a photo in uniform it should be enough to prove that you served. I think sometimes requiring the ID is just an easy way to get out of giving the discount or free meal.
Olive Garden has a free meal on Sunday too. Last year when I went, they presented me with a $10 gift card at the end of the meal!
This year will be different. I will go out to eat on Sunday and Monday. Then on Tuesday I will send a check that was the cost for the meals to Toys for Tots and the American Red Cross.
I’ve gone to the Applebees here in MN the last 3 years and have gotten a great Vet Day meal each time. I leave a 25% tip of the value of the meal and buy one of the expensive drinks, makes me feel less cheap. I show my VA card but they don’t ask for an ID. Thank you Applebees. Signed a Vietnam Vet.
Great site for veterans info. Thank you to ALL who support present and past service members. You do not realize how much we appreciate the thanks we receive. I salute you all, and my brothers and sisters who serve now and in the past.
Its so good to know you are thought of on Veterans Day! And all the offers are just wonderful thank you to you all…..
Again – Thank You.
I will use my spot on APFN to boost your readership.
Thank you again for your work for us vets.
If you are a sick vet – Please type into Google: THE CURE FOR GULF WAR ILLNESS UPDATE 1
If you have no job then go to the DAV and apply for the VETERAN’S PENSION
Its $1021 per month for the rest of your life if you have no other income.
Thank you for serving.
Honorable Grace
Dr William B. Mount
Cpt (Ret) USA
does this include our spouses also? or just for actually military members?
If you live in the Northeast, Friendly’s restaurant is offering a free BIG TWO DO breakfast before 11 am on Monday, November 12th. That was e-mailed to me by Friendly’s. You may want to check to see if you need to be in their e-mail list for that special.
Wow~I am so glad to see all this! Makes me very happy, to see supporters for our veterans and service members.. Hope everybody enjoys!
Does anyone else think it’s a little rude for Gamefly and Netflix to be on here?
They offer 1 month free trials year round to anyone not signed up. This isn’t something for V-day.
HI, this is a great site, i am making a copy of all the places offering their services to vets. I will post it in the Veterans Hospital in West palm beach, Fl. Thanks to all the Vets for their service and to the ones still out there giving their best. Never let the ******** win.
Add Cheeseburger in Paradise to the list for Monday the 12th. This link just came in to me a few minutes ago. If the link I posted works, the information is there. It is under the “our company” heading.
Lowes gives a 10% discount everyday to all active duty and veterans with a valid ID card on everything.
Outback’s website states that they are giving away the coke product and bloomin’ onion on the 11th & 12th–NOT from the 7th forward. Just wanted to save someone potential embarrassment. Thank you for putting this list together, we appreciate it very much.
Harris Teeter will be giving 11% discount to all veterans on Nov 11th.
I consider my 22+ years in the military as the fulfillment of my own goal to serve this wonderful country. It was my way of carrying on a family tradition including every male since the 1900s and some prior. It was an honor to be able to serve and count myself as one of the few that protects the rest. As my shirt says “I’m here to serve and protect you, whether you like it or not!”
I still get choked up when standing at attention for the national anthem. My flag is the first thing I look for when gazing out across my ranch every morning. It’s a quarter of a mile away on a 30′ flagpole, flying just inside our
entrance. It can be seen from just about any direction, and I catch myself
and others looking for it all the time…
15% discount to all military (active or retired) on camping rates daily or weekly.
I’m a US Army disabled Viet Nam veteran with cronic PTSD, ’69 – 71; career military; retired; I can certainly speak to how WE were treated back then; it’s much better now – but still a hell of a fight with the VA to get anything; BUT – what is so, so, sad is that state employees in Missouri at the management level can discriminate against ‘Nam vets, like myself, and get by with it. I’ve got all the credentials in the world, but cannot get my job back because one individual doesn’t like strong, male ‘Nam vets. Go figure. I’ve been everywhere with my grievances, up to and including the Governor of Missouri, the EEOC, and various state elected officials, to no avail. I’m frustrated, don’t know where to go with my grievances, and no one wants to assist an old combat vet. Does it sound like I’m complaining?… Read more »
Sears has 10% discount for veterans
As a retired Navy vet (20 years) I am much honored to have served my country and wouldn’t trade it for anything in the world. I’m always appreciative on those rare occasions when someone actually thanks me for my service. I am NOT, however comfortable with being considered a hero because I am not. Technically I can call myself a vet of the Afghan war immediately following 9/11. I was in the area of operations so I received hazardous duty/imminent danger pay, but the truth is my job consisted of sitting in an air conditioned office onboard ship about 10 or so miles off the coast of Pakistan and a good 900 miles away for actual combat. I’m in more danger everyday just driving to work every day than when I was “at war”. I did my job which contributed to the overall mission, but really was never in any… Read more »
Thanks for the information. It is important to note that Champps Americana, Krispy Kreme, and Outback Steakhouse all advertise a special for “Friday” November 11th, 2012. The problem is that last year (2011) November 11th fell on Friday…this year (2012) November 11th is on Sunday…I believe this is going to cause confusion amongst patrons and the restaurants involved. Note: Champps states Friday in the body of the text and the other two state Friday Nov 11th, 2012 in the title.
You mention Olive Garden is having a free entree on Veteran’s Day, but it says Friday, November 11th. I’m wondering if this is current or from last year since November 11th is a Sunday, or maybe the free entree is actually on Friday, November 9th.
I do not expect to be thanked all the time for my service. Being a Recruiter after serving 12 years in the Infantry and going to some of these schools and having kids ask me if I think of myself as a fascist, really gets my blood boiling. What hatred are they being taught at home and in school to come up to somebody they do not know and ask questions like this? But I just smile and thank them for their support and continue my day and actually talk to people who do show a genuine interest and support for the military. I would just like to say as one Service Member to all the others who may read this- I appreciate what you do everyday and what you have done to all veterans, regardless of what your MOS was!
I’m a proud female Army Brat who also served (medic, Vietnam Era). My late Dad served for 28 years as both officer & enlisted (received battlefield commission during WWII & became a Military Governor in Japan following the war, fought in Korea, retired just before Vietnam ratcheted up). Between my Dad, my brothers & myself, we served in every branch of the US Military except for the US Coast Guard. I’ve always been patriotic & supportive of our troops. Back in Jr High School, during the 60s, there was a contest to design a poster encouraging people to hire veterans. I eagerly jumped in and designed a poster — not because of the prize, but because of the cause. I was ecstatic when I discovered I had won the contest — but my joy gave way to having my heart broken when I discovered that mine was the only entry!… Read more »
Veterans Day is observed annually on November 11th. This national holiday is intended to honor and thank all military personnel who served the United States in all wars, particularly living veterans. As a veteran myself, I know and understand the needs of these special men and women who have sacrificed so very much in service of their country. And, although I offer special rates to veterans and active duty military personnel year-round, I like to offer them ‘extra special’ savings in observance of Veterans Day: During November 2012, active duty military members and veterans are entitled to receive one acupuncture treatment at a discounted rate of $50! This offer is valid during the month of November 2012 at my New York City and Englewood, NJ offices while availability lasts. Valid military ID or proof of service must be presented at time of treatment. Patients are seen by appointment only, so… Read more »
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Does anyone know where I can find a list of discounts at restaurants for Veterans on Memorial Day?
Hello Vets and active duty…
A Big thanks and a note to let ya’ll know that any pharmacy will bill your RX’s if you have your ID card. Lots of people don’t know this and pay for RX’s all the time. Next ti me you get one filled , give them your ID card and have them bill them before your ins co…most time your copays are free… 🙂 Have a great Valentines Day everyone…
The Olive Garden is giving a free meal to veterns today.
AWESOME Articale I just posted the Link on my Facebook page being that my husband is a soldier and most our friends They got really excited for the Free CarWash! Thanks again for putting this together!
USMC Viet Nam 1971 – 1975. Thanks America. Don’t forget my Brothers & Sisters Who Gave Their All and are not here to receive your Love & Thoughts. WHY IS IT THAT SOME PEOPLE UNDERSTAND WHAT MATTERS ABOUT AMERICA … AND THEY RESPECT IT SO DEEPLY THAT THEY ARE WILLING TO MAKE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE FOR IT? AND TO MANY OTHERS … THEY DON’T HAVE A CLUE? This slide show consists of photos taken at a formal dinner at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Quantico , VA. It is a beautiful presentation of the honor, commitment and pride that today’s heroes share with yesterday’s. It is touching to the point of tears.., and questions of how any American, even if everyone cannot fight, would not support and be loyal to this country and the remarkable, courageous people who do give their all. If you know a Marine,… Read more »
Denny’s is not doing anything except 20% off in the San Antonio area.
There will also be free shots given out to all who have military I.D.s at Liam’s Irish Pub in Colton, CA there is going to be live music and lots of great drink specials if you’re in the area don’t miss out.
I wish to thank all the businesses for doing this for me and for my brother and sisters who have served. No matter when you served you are my brother & sisters. No one who has never been in the military can truly understand that. When I served very few businesses did this so I would like to thank them all. My family has served this country for over 7o years and we still and always will answer that call… Father – US NAVY KOREA AND VIETNAM 25 YRS. ELDEST BROTHER – US ARMY VIETNAM BROTHER – USAF – 20 YRS MYSELF – USAF GRANADA, DESERT SHIELD / STORM NEPHEW – US ARMY IRAQ/AFGHANISTAN MOTHER – US NAVY NAVAL RELIEF SOCIETY – NOT MILITARY BUT TO ME SHE SERVED. EVEN WHILE DYING OF CANCER SHE STILL DONATED HER TIME THERE UNTIL SHE BECAME TOO SICK AND BEDRIDDEN TO CONTINUE. RIP.… Read more »
Thank you Ryan for being concerned about the vets and posting!!
The site just needs an email or share link so you can forward it to your veteran friends.
Thank you to all veterans young and old, it is nice to see the older veterans getting the recognition they deserve after all this time. I proudly tell any vet thank you when I see them. whether they know I am a vet or not. I dont do it for the thank you back but its nice to see the smile on their faces when someone acknowledges them, especially someone young. As to all the things being said about the free meals, you dont have to partake of them. Although every restaurant I frequent , also gets my patronage the rest of the year. So I also give back.
Hi Debbie. Please don’t take this offensively, but I’m not sure what sort of recognition you are looking for other than a “We thank your son for his service” and a hand shake. I’m saying this from the viewpoint of a military spouse who feels I shouldn’t be entitled to anything. Our job as family is to support their decision to serve and pray for our troops, not benefit from their hard work through occasional freebies and discounts.
The Home Depot in Petoskey Michigan offer the discount everyday to all active, retired and disabled vets. All Vets get it on those 3 Holidays. They are always very nice and respectful about it (there’s Vets that work there too).
I’d like to thank all the businesses for recognizing we Veterans as a whole on this day. Even if it’s just a free drink or a burger…the point is, is that we’re recognized and appreciated. None of us signed up for free stuff once a year, but it’s a great gesture that’s appreciated. 😉
I feel absolutely spoiled when my community celebrates this day. It makes me sad to know that our country wasn’t always as appreciative to our vets as today. And I’m not just referring to the free food, I’m talking about the common knowledge that any soldier can feel supported in general by people around him/her. So I want to thank everyone for their support, because the job would have been harder to do without it!!!
The IHOP Restaurant in Newport News on Warwick Blvd. near Ft Eustis, is honoring veterans by giving them 50% off there entire meal, on Friday November 11, 2011, between 4:00 P.M. and 10:00 P.M. 15447 Warwick Blvd. Newport News, VA 23608. This location only. 757-877-3991. Valid I.D. required.
If you are into offroading or just drive a 4×4, Tennessee Offroad in Lebanon TN offers a 10% Military discount every day and another 10% on Veterans and other Military Days. The owner and employs are all vets.
Thank you for the info, it is unbeleivable how many Veterans and their families don’t have any idea of the amount of bussinesses who give discounts or free entrances to many locations. I just wish they would honor both past and present Veterans, many places only give discounts to active military. My husband served and has been out for 15 years and alot of bussinesses won’t honor the discount, because he is no longer active.
Wow is right….How does that even compare?
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