There are a few select days each year devoted to U.S. Service men and women, and several restaurants are looking to honor those who have kept their country safe with discounted and free meals this Veterans Day.  

Check Out These Great Sales For Veterans Day

Several restaurants and eating establishments are offering big discounts to veterans who have served the United States, with cheap meals, special coupons and incentives and even some offers for completely comped meals. 

Restaurants offering free and discounted meals in honor of Veterans Day include: 

Free Meals 

 

Applebees: All day on Veterans Day, Veterans and active duty service members who show proof of ID can get a free entrée from a specific menu. Options include The American Standard Burger, Three-Cheese Chicken Penne, Fiesta Lime Chicken, Double Crunch Shrimp, Oriental Chicken Salad, 7 oz. Sirloin,  and Chicken Tenders Platter. 

Arby's: All active duty service members and Veterans will receive a free Roast Beef Classic Sandwich on Veterans Day  

Baker's Square Restaurant: Receive a free breakfast from either a Belgium Waffle, French Toast or Pancakes, as well as a free slice of pie.  

Bar Louie: Receive a free appetizer or entree 

Bob Evans: Receive Free Breakfast all day long. Select from these options: Sunrise, Brioche French Toast, Buttermilk or Multigrain Hotcakes, Country Biscuit Breakfast and The Mini Sampler 

Bonanza Steakhouse: Starting at 4 p.m., receive a free buffet 

California Pizza Kitchen: All vets can choose a free entrée from a list including Original BBQ Chicken Pizza, Hawaiian Pizza, Mushroom Pepperoni Sausage Pizza, Pepperoni pizza, Five Cheese and Fresh Tomato Pizza, Untraditional Cheese Pizza, Thai Crunch Salad, Chinese Chicken Salad, Original BBQ Chicken Chopped Salad, Classic Caesar Salad, Italian Chopped Salad, Garlic Cream Fettuccine with Chicken, Kung Pao Spaghetti with Chicken, and Bolognese Spaghetti.  

CentraArchy Restaurants: At the company's family of restaurants chains, receive a free entrée. Accompanying family and friends can receive 25 percent off their own meals. 

Cheeseburger in Paradise: Receive a free All-American Burger with fries 

Claim Jumper: On Monday, Nov. 9, choose a complimentary meal from the following: Chicken Pot Pie, Roasted Tri-Tip and Grilled Shrimp, Jambalaya Pasta, Simply Grilled Chicen Breast, Chinese Chicken Salad, Atlantic Salmon, Classic Cheeseburger, Country Fried Steak, Meatloaf Supper and Black Tie Chicken Pasta 

Country Cookin': On Troop Appreciation Tuesday, receive a free meal.  

Cracker Barrel: Veterans can receive a free Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola Cake Dessert 

Denny's: Veterans can get a free Build Your Own Grand Slam until noon 

Fatz Café: Receive a complimentary Calabash Chicken meal 

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill: Receive a free meal 

Glory Days Grill: Receive either a free appetizer or order of traditional or boneless wings  

Golden Corral: All vets can enjoy a free "Thank You" dinner from 5 p.m.-9 p.m. 

Green Mill Restaurant and Bar: Receive a free meal 

Hooters: On Veterans Day, enjoy either a free 10 Piece Boneless Wings, Buffalo Chicken Salad, 10 Piece Traditional Wings, Buffalo Chicken Sandwich or Hooters Burger 

Hoss's Family Steak and Sea Company: Receive an American Value meal for free 

Hy Vee: Enjoy a free breakfast buffet at participating locations 

IHOP: Until 7 p.m., receive a free stack of Red, White and Blue Pancakes 

IKEA: From Nov. 8-11, receive a free entrée at in-store cafes.  

Krispy Kreme: Receive a free donut and small coffee 

Krystal: All veterans can receive either a free sausage or chicken biscuit until 11 a.m. From then until close, everyone can take advantage of $0.50 Pups and Corn Pups.  

LaMar's Donuts: Receive a free donut and 12 oz. coffee 

Little Caesars: From 11:00-4:00, Vets can get a free $5.00 Hot N Ready Lunch Combo 

Logan's Roadhouse: Receive a free dessert on Veteran's Day and enjoy a 10 percent discount all year round  

Max & Erma's: Get a Free Best Cheeseburger in America 3-Course Combo 

McCormick & Schmick's: On Sunday, Nov. 8, enjoy a free entrée. Options include Salmon Rigatoni, Buttermilk Fried Shrimp, Cedar Planked or Grilled Salmon, Blackened Chicken Fettuccine, Parmesan Crusted Chicken, Beer Battered Fish and Chips, Skillet Bronzed Tilapia, Tender Beef Medallions, Romano Chicken Chopped Salad, and the McCormick's Cheeseburger 

Mission BBQ: Get a free sandwich and cake 

Native Grill and Wings: Receive a free meal from the following options: Crispy Chicken Sandwich, Native Stripper Platter, Personal Pizza, or the Native Burger 

O'Charley's: On Nov. 9, get a free $9.99er meal  

Olive Garden: Veterans can receive a free entrée from the Unlimited Soup Salad and Breadsticks, Cheese Ravioli, Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Lasagna, Chicken Parmigiana, Garlic Rosemary Chicken. Family members dining with vets can also receive 10 percent off their meals as well.  

On The Border: Receive a free "Create your Own" Combo which includes options like Chicken Tortilla Soup, House Salad, three kinds of Tacos or Tostadas, five kinds of enchiladas, and classics like Beef and Chicken Empanadas, Chicken Flauta, Pork Tamale and Cheese Chile Relleno 

Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt: Receive a free cup of Frozen Yogurt 

Outback Steakhouse: Get a free Bloomin' Onion and Beverage 

Panera Bread: On Veterans Day, get a free You Pick 2 Meal 

PDQ: Get either free 3 Tenders or a Sandwich  

Ponderosa Steakhouse: Starting at 4 p.m., receive a free buffet 

Primanti Bros: From 4 p.m., receive a free Primanti Bros. Sandwich 

Red Lobster: Receive a Free Appetizer or Dessert  

Red Robin: Get a free Red's Tavern Double Burger with Bottomless Steak Fries 

Ruby Tuesday: Enjoy a Free Appetizer on Veterans Day 

Sagebrush Steakhouse: Receive a free entree 

Sizzler: Until 4 p.m., receive a free lunch and beverage 

Starbucks: Get a tall hot brewed coffee for free 

Texas Roadhouse: Receive a free lunch from the following options: 6 oz. Sirloin Steak, Country Fried Chicken, Country Fried Sirloin, Pulled Pork Dinner, Grilled Pork Chop, All-American Cheeseburger, BBQ Chicken Sandwich, Pulled Pork Sandwich, Grilled Chicken Salad, Chicken Critter Salad 

Tijuana Flats: Receive a free entree 

Twin Peaks: Receive a free menu item from the Annual Veterans Day Appreciation Menu 

Village Inn: Receive a free breakfast (pancakes, French toast or a waffle), get a card good for 20 percent off a future visit, and a free slice of pie 

White Castle: Receive a free Breakfast Slider and small coffee or small drink 

Wienerschnitzel: Receive a free Chili Dog and small Pepsi 

Discounted Meals 

 

Grub Burger Bar: Veterans can receive 50 percent off their meal and a free Caramel Apple shake. Anyone else who orders the Caramel Apple Shake will be donating towards Operation Homefront.  

Old Country Buffet: Enjoy special discounts every Monday with Military Mondays 

Red Hot & Blue: With a coupon, But one meal and get one free with the purchase of two drinks 

Shoney's: All year-round, showing a military ID will provide a 15 percent discount 

Spaghetti Warehouse: From Nov. 9-11, with a coupon, buy one entrée, get one free 

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