Veteran's Day 2023 - Complimentary Meals & Restaurant Discounts!

There are many restaurants and convenience stores that offer a military or veteran discount year-round, but so many more participate and crank up the generosity on Veteran's Day. Veteran's Day 2023 is no exception, and we have a list of OVER 100 complimentary meals & restaurant discounts this year! Be sure to check the linked pages below to see all terms and conditions for your locations. Enjoy your day!

- The Veteran Coach

Ahipoki Bowl - 50% off poke bowls for active military & veterans.

Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza -- Veterans and active-duty military get a free 12″ Cheese Pizza on November 11. Dine-in only. Guests must present their military ID.

Applebee's -- On November 11, active-duty military, veterans, reserves and National Guard that dine in-restaurant get a complimentary full-size entrée from a special menu. They will also receive a $5 Bounce Back Card to redeem for dine-in, To Go, or delivery within a three-week redemption window.

Aspen Creek Grill - On Nov. 11th, all veterans and active duty military can select from a complimentary menu

Bad Daddy's Burger Bar - All active, retired, and former military members who stop into a Bad Daddy's Burger Bar location on Veterans Day will receive a complimentary All-American Burger with a side of chips.

Bakers Square - Veterans get a free Rise & Shine breakfast on Veterans Day; this meal includes two eggs with seasoned hash browns or fresh fruit, plus your choice of toast, buttermilk pancakes, English muffin, bakery muffin or biscuit. 

bb.q Chicken -- Veterans and active-duty military get 25% off all orders placed in-store on November 11.

Biggby Coffee -- Veterans and active-duty service members receive a free 24oz brewed coffee on November 11.

Biscuit Belly -- Veterans get a special free lunch menu on November 10 from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dine-in only.

BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse -- On November 11, veterans with a valid military ID can dine in and enjoy a free Chocolate Chunk Pizookie® with any $9.95+ purchase. In addition, veterans who spend more than $14.95 for dine in or takeout will receive a bounce back coupon for a free appetizer to redeem between November 12 and December 31, 2023.

Black Angus Steakhouse -- Current and past members of the military get a free meal on November 10 from 12pm to 3pm with ID. This deal is not available to-go.

Bob Evans -- Veterans and active-duty military get a free meal from a select menu on November 11. Dine-in only.

Bombshells Restaurant and Bar -- All locations in Texas will provide free entrees for veterans on November 11. Other items will be discounted 20%. Families accompanying veterans, and active-duty service members and their accompanying families, will receive a 20% discount on entrees and other items on Veterans Day. Alcoholic beverages are excluded.

Bonefish Grill -- Active-duty service members and veterans get a complimentary order of Bang Bang Shrimp with a soft beverage on November 11 with valid ID.

Bruegger's Bagels -- Veterans and active-duty military get a free hot or iced coffee (any size) with a purchase in-store on November 11.

Bubba Gump Shrimp - 20% off meal on Nov. 11 for veterans, one per check for parties up to 4

Buffalo Wild Wings -- Veterans and active-duty service members get a free order of 10 Boneless Wings and Fries on November 11 with valid ID. Only available for dine-in. Buffalo Wild Wings GO locations will be included for walk-in/order at the counter only. 

Buffalo's Cafe -- All dine-in veterans and active-duty military get a complimentary entree from the menu (up to a $17.99 value) on November 11. Must present military ID or wear military uniform.

BurgerFi -- Veterans and active-duty military get 20% off their entire order on November 11 at participating locations for dine-in only. Guests must present their military ID.

Calhoun's -- Veterans and active-duty military get a free lunch from 10:45am to 4pm on November 11. Military ID required. 

California Fish Grill -- On November 11, veterans and active-duty military personnel get a complimentary taco and soft drink.

California Pizza Kitchen - California Pizza Kitchen is having a Veterans Day free meal as well. Veterans who dine-in at a participating California Pizza Kitchen location on Saturday, November 11, 2023, get a free meal and drink.

Caribou Coffee -- Veterans, active-duty military members and their spouses with a valid ID receive a Small Hot Brewed Coffee of the Day or Cold Press, excluding nitro on November 11.

Carolina Ale House -- Veterans and military members receive a free half rack rib platter with coleslaw and fries on November 11 at participating locations.

Carrabba's -- On November 11, veterans and active-duty military get a complimentary dine-in appetizer or dessert paired with a soft beverage with show of ID.

Casey's General Stores -- Casey’s is offering any size complimentary coffee or fountain drink to all veterans on November 11.

Cattlemens -- Active, non-active, and retired military personal get a complimentary sirloin steak dinner with proof of service. Sign up on their website on or before November 11, 2023 to receive your steak certificate. The offer will be emailed on November 12, 2023. Offer valid November 12 to 22, 2023 during regular business hours for dine-in. Offer valid at California Cattlemens locations only.

Charleys Cheesesteaks -- Veterans and active-duty military get free Gourmet Fries in-store with no purchase necessary on November 11 at participating locations with a valid ID.

Chicken Salad Chick -- On November 11, veterans and active-duty military will receive a free meal at all locations.

Chili's -- Veterans and active-duty service members get a free meal from a select menu on November 11 with proof of service. Available for in-restaurant only.

Chipotle - In honor of those who serve, Chipotle Mexican Grill offers our country’s heroes a special thank you with a buy-one-get-one offer from 5 p.m. to close on the Tuesday before Veterans Day. 

Cicis Pizza - Any active or retired military member with proof of service can get a free adult buffet at Cicis on November 11 for Veterans Day. 

City Barbeque - All military members and veterans can visit City Barbeque all day on Saturday, November 11, to get a free sandwich, one side, and a drink. *This Veterans Day free meal deal is valid at all City Barbeque locations.

Claim Jumper -- Veterans and active-duty military receive a free dine in meal from a special menu on November 13.

Coco's Bakery Restaurant -- Veterans and active-duty military receive a free Homestyle Breakfast on November 11. Available for dine-in only.

Cotton Patch Cafe - Cotton Patch Cafe is giving out free Veterans Day meals to veterans and active military on November 11, 2023. *You can get a free chicken fried steak or chicken fried chicken as long as you bring along a form of military ID to your local Cotton Patch Cafe when you dine-in on Veterans Day.

Craft Republic -- Veterans and active-duty military members get a free meal from a select menu on November 11. 

Dave & Buster's -- Veterans get a free entree (up to $20) and a free $10 Power Card with a valid veterans ID card on November 11.

Denny's - Stop by Denny's on Friday, November 11, 2022, and all active, non-active, and retired military personnel can get a free Build Your Own Grand Slam Breakfast from 5:00 AM to Noon.

Dunkin' -- Veterans and active-duty military get a free donut of their choice on November 11 at participating locations. Offer available in-store only.

Einstein Bros. Bagels - Veterans are eligible for a free (hot or iced) coffee on Veterans Day. 

Famous Dave's - The Veterans Day free meal at Famous Dave's is a Georgia chopped pork sandwich plus one side. This offer is valid all day on Saturday, November 11, at participating Famous Dave's locations. 

Farmer Boys -- Veterans and active-duty military receive a free Big Cheese burger on November 11 at participating locations with proof of service. Not valid on delivery or mobile ordering.

Fazoli’s - Free spaghetti with meat sauce or marinara on Veteran’s day. 

Pilot Flying J - In honor of Veterans Day, a free meal is available for all US military veterans and their families who visit any of the 750+ participating Pilot Flying J Travel Centers across the country on November 10, 11, or 12.

Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburgers -- Veterans and active-duty military personnel who visit on November 11 will receive a free Freddy’s Original Double with Cheese combo meal card that can be redeemed through November 30.

Gold Star Chili -- On November 11, veterans and active-duty military get a complimentary meal of their choice up to $12 off their order with proof of service. For dine-in, carry out or drive-thru.

Golden Corral -- Golden Corral is hosting their Military Appreciation Night on November 13 from 5pm to close. This includes a free “thank you” meal when dining in.

Green Mill - Veterans and active-duty military get a free menu item at participating locations on November 11. Dine-in only. 

Greene Turtle -- Veterans receive a free meal up to $15 with valid ID on November 11. Dine-in only.

GuacAmigos -- Veterans and active-duty military members get a free meal from a select menu on November 13.

Hacienda Mexican Restaurant -- Veterans with proof of ID get a Large Wet Burrito for free when they dine-in or carryout on November 11.

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream & Yogurt - Veterans can enjoy a free scoop of ice cream at participating Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream & Yogurt's across the country this year on Veterans Day.

Hooters -- Active-duty military and veterans get a free entrée from the Hooters Veterans Day Menu with purchase of a beverage at participating locations on November 11. Dine-in only.

Hoss's Steak and Sea House -- Veterans and active-duty military receive a 20% discount on their meal and drink on November 11. The offer is dine-in only and available all day. In addition, after dining at Hoss's on November 11, veterans will be given a $10 off $40 Voucher to use on their next visit. Vouchers are valid through November 30 and available while supplies last.

Houlihan’s - Veterans, active duty military and military families get $10 off a $30 food purchase at participating locations on November 11. This offer is valid for in restaurant dining or for carryout.

Huddle House - Huddle House honors active duty, retired, and veteran military members this year with a free MVP Platter on Veterans Day.

Hurricane Grill and Wings -- Veterans and active-duty military who dine-in get a complimentary entree from a special menu on November 11. Must present military ID or wear military uniform.

Hy-Vee -- Veterans, military members and their families get a free fresh breakfast on November 10 between 6 and 10 a.m. Plus, veterans and military members receive 15% off grocery purchases on November 10. Shop in-store or Hy-Vee Aisles Online and use promo code HOMEFRONT15 at checkout.

IHOP – This year on Saturday, November 11, IHOP will be honoring veterans and active military men and women with a free stack of Red, White, and Blueberry pancakes or Pancake Combo.

Joella’s Hot Chicken  - Veterans, active-duty military and reserves get a complimentary meal consisting of two Jumbo Tenders, a made-from-scratch Southern side, a Dippin’ sauce and a drink on November 11.

Kings Family Restaurant -- Veterans and active-duty military members get a free meal from a select menu on November 13.

Kolache Factory -- Veterans and active-duty military get a free kolache and a cup of coffee on November 11 from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. with valid ID.

Kona Grill -- Veterans and active-duty military receive 50% off food from November 10 to 13.

Lion’s Choice -- Active-duty and retired military members get a free original roast beef sandwich on November 11. Guests can request their free sandwich at check-out by stating they are a veteran or showing a valid ID. 

Little Caesars - This Veterans Day free meal includes four slices of Little Caesars DEEP!DEEP!™ Dish pizza with pepperoni, plus a 20 oz Pepsi product.

Logan's Roadhouse -- Veterans and active-duty military personnel get a free meal with a valid ID from a special menu at participating locations on November 11. This offer is available for dine-in only from 11 am – 3 pm.

McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurants -- Veterans, National Guard, Gold Star Parents, and Gold Star Spouses can enjoy a select half-priced entrée on November 12. Dine-in only. Must show valid ID. Reservations are strongly recommended.

Menchie's -- Veterans and active-duty military get their first 6 oz of froyo free on November 11 with valid ID.

Metro Diner -- Active-duty and retired military receive 50% with valid military ID on November 11.

Native Grill & Wings -- Veterans and active-duty military who dine-in on November 11 get a choice of ½ LB Stripper Combo, ½ LB Boneless Combo or Native Burger w/ fries for free. Must present military ID or wear military uniform.

Next Level Burger -- Veterans, active-duty military and their families get 50% off their dining tabs on November 11. In-store only. Mention your military affiliation at the register to receive this discount.

Ninety Nine Restaurant and Pub -- On November 10 from opening to 5pm, veterans and active-duty military get a free lunch from a special menu with the purchase of another entrée. Available for dine-in only.

O'Charley's – O’Charley’s offers veterans and active-duty military a special free lunch menu on November 10 and 11. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, veterans can order one free entrée from the special menu and/or receive a free slice of pie at dinner. Both offers are for dine-in only.

Old Chicago - On Veterans Day, Old Chicago is offering a free lunch for veterans and active military members from an exclusive menu. *Wear your uniform or show a military ID to get the deal. It's available until 4 PM, is dine-in only, and is valid at participating Old Chicago locations only.

Peet's Coffee -- Active-duty military and veterans get a free small drip coffee or tea on November 11 at participating locations with proof of service.

Perkins - Any veteran with valid military ID can visit a Perkins Restaurant & Bakery on Saturday, November 11, for a free Magnificent 7 platter, which consists of two eggs, two strips of bacon, and three pancakes. *It's possible that not every Perkins location is participating, so be sure to call ahead of time to make sure.

Perry's Steakhouse & Grille -- Active-duty military and veterans get a free pork chop on November 10. Dine-in only from 10:30 am to 5:00 pm. Offer available when accompanied by a guest purchasing one lunch or dinner entree. On November 11, get a 3-course menu for $39, dine-in only from 4 pm to 6 pm. Reservations and military ID are required for both deals.

Pilot Flying J -- Service members and their families get a free meal at participating locations November 10 to 12 through a special offer in the app.

Red Lobster -- Veterans, active-duty military and reservists get free printed meal vouchers for Veterans Shrimp & Chips from 11:00am to 4:00pm local time on November 11. Guests need to show a valid military ID or proof of service. The voucher can be redeemed beginning November 13 through December 10 for dine-in only.

Red Robin – Veterans and active-duty military get a complimentary Red's Big Tavern Burger on November 11 with valid ID. Dine-in only, not valid for online or to-go orders. The free meal also comes with an endless side of steak fries.

Round Table Pizza -- Share a little Pizza with a veteran you love. Get 15% off your order on November 11 with code VET15.

Shane's Rib Shack -- Active, inactive, and retired military personnel get a free BBQ Pork or Chopped Chicken Plate November 9 to 11. Proof of service required, in-store only.

Shari's -- Veterans and active-duty military receive a free Homestyle Breakfast on November 11. Available for dine-in only. 

Sheetz - Sheetz will be giving veterans and active military members a free lunch on Saturday, November 11. The free Veterans Day lunch includes a half turkey sub and a regular size fountain drink.

Shrimp Basket -- Veterans, active-duty military and Reserves get a free popcorn shrimp basket from any location on November 11 with valid military ID. Dine-in only.

Sizzler -- On November 11, participating locations are offering a free lunch to active-duty military and veterans until 4:00pm. Choose between a free Half Dozen Crispy Shrimp, Malibu Chicken, or 6oz Tri-Tip Steak entree.

Smokey Bones - All Smokey Bones locations are offering a free Create Your Own Combo for veterans and active military with ID on Saturday, November 11.

Smoothie King -- Active-duty military and veterans get a free smoothie from one of three red, white, and blue smoothies at participating locations on November 11 with a valid ID.

Sonny's BBQ -- Veterans and active-duty military get a Free Pork Big Deal November 11. Go to their registration page to verify your military status and get your coupon. Available for dine-in, takeout and drive-thru.

Starbucks -- Starbucks is honoring those who have served with a free tall (12-ounce) hot or cold brewed coffee for veterans, military service members and military spouses who visit participating U.S. stores on November 11.

Sugarfire Smoke House -- Sugarfire Smoke House offers active-duty and retired military members a free cheeseburger special on November 11.

Sweet Buzz Bean & Bistro -- Active-duty military, veterans and their spouses get a choice of complimentary meals (Egg, Cheese, Bacon or Sausage Sandwich with tater tots, Triple Decker Club & side dish or Cobb Salad) on November 10 and 11.

TCBY -- Veterans and active military personnel get their first 6 oz. of frozen yogurt for free on November 11 at participating locations.

Texas Roadhouse - To celebrate Veterans Day, Texas Roadhouse will give away free lunches from a special menu on Saturday, November 11, from 11 AM to 2 PM.

TGI Fridays - TGI Fridays will be having a free lunch meal deal for all veterans and active-duty military on Saturday, November 11, 2023, from 10 AM until 3 PM.

Walk-On's - On Veterans Day, Walk-On's is offering a free scholarship burger and fries for dine-in veterans.

Wendy's - Wendy's thanks veterans and active military this year with a free breakfast combo on November 11.

White Castle -- Veterans and active-duty military get a free individual combo meal or a breakfast combo meal when dining at a participating restaurant on November 11.

WOB Bar & Kitchen -- Veterans and active-duty service members receive an order of one of WOB’s limited time Fall food items, the Crispy Chicken Sliders for free at participating locations, November 9 to 12. Present a military ID, VA card or proof of service.

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