Happy Veterans Day, and thank you to those who put it all on the line for us to enjoy the freedoms we take for granted every day.

As we honor our veterans, restaurants tend to do special deals and some even give away free meals.

2020 Deals and Free Meals for Veterans on Veterans Day

  • Golden CorralAll active and former military members can get a "thank you meal" promotional card good for one free lunch or dinner buffet. The card can be picked up November 1 through November 30th, and be used from November 1 through May 31, 2021.
  • 7-ElevenFree coffee or Big Gulp on Memorial Day, July 4th, and Veterans Day. Download their app to register.
  • Applebee’sFree meal from select menu on Veteran's Day. Proof of Service required.
  • Bandana’s Bar-B-QFree Budget Buster Meal on Veterans Day.
  • Bob EvansFree select menu items to Veterans and Active Duty Military.
  • Buffalo Wild WingsFree order of boneless wings and a side of fries.
  • Casey’s General StoreFree coffee on Veterans Day. $1 from all large pizza and two-liter Pepsi brand drink will be donated, up to $50,000.
  • Charley’s Philly SteaksFree small or regular Cheesesteak on Veterans Day.
  • Chili’s Grill & BarVeterans and active duty military personnel receive a free meal from a select menu on Veterans Day.
  • Cracker Barrel Old Country StoreFree slice of Double Fudge Coca-Cola Cake with a meal.
  • Denny’sFree Build-Your-Own Grand Slam for active, non-active and retired military personnel.
  • Dunkin’ DonutsFree donut for veterans and active duty military personnel.
  • Einstein Bros. BagelsFree hot or iced medium coffee for veterans and active duty military personnel.
  • Famous Dave’sGeorgia Chopped Pork Sandwich plus a side, Dine-in or To-Go for veterans and active duty military personnel.
  • Hooters10 free boneless wings with any 10 purchase from a long list of wing styles for Veterans.
  • Hy-VeeFree curbside pickup breakfast from 6am-10am. Plus, get 15% off groceries online or in store.
  • IHOPFree Red, White, & Blue Pancakes from 7am-7pm.
  • Joe’s Crab Shack20% off for parties up to 4.
  • Little Caesars PizzaFree Lunch Combo, which is four slices of DEEP!DEEP!™ Dish pizza and a 20oz Pepsi product.
  • Logan’s RoadhouseFree meal from the American Roadhouse menu, valid from 3pm to 6pm.
  • Outback SteakhouseFree Bloomin' Onion and Coca-Cola for veterans and active duty military.
  • Pilot Flying J/U.S. PilotFree breakfast including a coffee, Monday through Sunday (November 9-15). Offer available via the app.
  • Red LobsterFree appetizer or dessert from select Veterans Day menu. ID required.
  • Red RobinRed Robin Royalty members can redeem their free Tavern Double Burger with Steak Fries between 11/12 and 11/30 for Dine-in or To-Go.
  • StarbucksActive duty service members, reservists, veterans and military spouses are invited to a free Tall (12oz) hot brewed coffee.
  • Taco John’sFree small Beef #1 Combo Meal who redeem the offer in Taco John's App.
  • Texas RoadhouseHanding out meal vouchers to Veterans from 11am-2pm in the parking lots.
  • Wendy’sFree small breakfast combo with valid military ID.

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