Introduction to Veterans Day Dining Freebies
Restaurants will be honoring the U.S. military with offers from free pie to steak on Veterans Day, which is Tuesday, Nov. 11.
Available Deals
Here are a few deals announced by restaurant chains on their websites, in social media or in news releases.
Most deals are for veterans and active-duty members of the U.S. military, although some may extend to first responders. And many offers are for dine-in only.
Proof of service is usually required.
List of Participating Restaurants
Check with the restaurants for complete details.
Black Angus Steakhouse
Veterans and active military personnel can get a complimentary 6-ounce sirloin steak entrée, and their families as well as healthcare workers and teachers can get a 15% discount off their table‘s check via the chain’s year-round Hero discount. blackangus.com
California Pizza Kitchen
Veterans and active-duty service members can get a free entrée and beverage from a special prix fixe menu when dining in at participating locations. cpk.com
Chili’s Grill & Bar
Veterans and active military can choose from select items for a free meal on Nov. 11. The offer is for dine-in only. Chili’s website recommends you call ahead with any questions. chilis.com
Claim Jumper Steakhouse & Bar
Veterans and active-duty military can get a free meal from a limited menu on Nov. 11. The offer is dine-in only. claimjumper.com
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Veterans and active-duty military can get a complimentary Sunrise Pancake Special. The offer is good for customers dining in. Store customers can get 25% off Duke Cannon products and military-themed merchandise through Nov. 11 while supplies last. crackerbarrel.com
Denny’s
Qualified guests can get a free Original Grand Slam breakfast at participating locations from 5 a.m. to noon on Nov. 11. The meal includes two buttermilk pancakes, two strips of bacon, two sausage links and two eggs cooked to order. dennys.com
Farmer Boys
Veterans and active-duty military can get a Big Cheese Burger for $4 through the chain’s app on Nov. 11. farmerboys.com
Golden Corral
Military Appreciation Night will be 4 p.m. until closing on Nov. 11. Active and retired military members can receive a free buffet and drink 4 p.m. until closing. goldencorral.com
In-N-Out Burger
Veterans, active-duty military, reserves and National Guard members can receive a free meal with any burger, fries and beverage all day Nov. 11. Also, current and former members of the U.S. military will receive a special edition Veterans Day decal.
Lazy Dog Restaurants
Veterans and active-duty military can get a free Fireside Favorite, which is a $15 meal with a S’more Brownie Sundae. lazydogrestaurants.com
Lucille’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que
Veterans and active-duty military can get a complimentary meal and $10 bonus card. Choices include a pulled pork sandwich and fried chicken. lucillesbbq.com
Mountain Mike’s Pizza
Veterans and active military can get free Garlic Sticks with a purchase of $25 or more via the Mountain Rewards app or with code VT25 Nov. 11-17. Throughout the month, the chain is selling heart-shaped pizzas with $1 for every pizza sold donated to Jared Allen’s Homes for Wounded Warriors. mountainmikespizza.com
Polly’s Pies
Veterans and active-duty military can get a free slice of pie Nov. 10-11. No purchase is required. pollyspies.com
Red Lobster
Veterans and active military members can get an order of Walt’s Favourite Shrimp at participating locations. redlobster.com
Red Robin
Veterans and active-duty service members can get a free Red’s Big Tavern Burger. The offer is good for dine-in only. redrobin.com
Rock & Brews
Free entrées for veterans will be the pulled pork sandwiches and the Strawberry Fields Salad at participating locations. rockandbrews.com
Round Table Pizza
Customers can get 15% off orders with the promo code RTP321 at participating locations Nov. 7-14. roundtablepizza.com
Conclusion
These are just a few of the many restaurants offering dining freebies and discounts to military personnel on Veterans Day. Be sure to check with your local restaurants for more information and to confirm their participation.
FAQs
Q: What is the eligibility criteria for these offers?
A: Most deals are for veterans and active-duty members of the U.S. military, although some may extend to first responders.
Q: Do I need to provide proof of service?
A: Yes, proof of service is usually required.
Q: Are these offers available for dine-in only?
A: Many offers are for dine-in only, but some may be available for take-out or delivery.
Q: Can I get a discount if I am a family member of a military personnel?
A: Some restaurants offer discounts to family members of military personnel, but it varies by restaurant.
