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Veterans Day Free Meals & Deals 2016

November 9, 2016 By Lisa Grigsby

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veterans-day-2016-lp-headerVeterans Day is a time for us to pay our respects to those who have served.  This holiday started as a day to reflect upon the heroism of those who died in our country’s service, and was originally called Armistice Day. It fell on Nov. 11 because that is the anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that ended World War I. However, in 1954, the holiday was changed to “Veterans Day” in order to account for all veterans in all wars.

Veterans day is just around the corner and many of our area eateries are providing dining deals to salute our service men and women.  For the eighth year in a row DaytonMostMetro.com is proud to present a round-up of these discounts and freebies.  As always, if you know of deal we’ve missed, please add it in the comments below.   And to all those who have or are serving our country- we thank you!

Amber Rose Restaurant– Free Bier Cheese appetizer for all veterans & active duty military on Friday.

Applebee’s – In honor of their services, veterans and active duty military get a free meal.

BJ’s Restaurant
All veterans and active military can enjoy a complimentary entree under $12.95 on Friday, 11/11/2016. Please present your military ID to receive this offer.

BD’s Mongolian Grill – 20% off to all Veterans and active duty from 11/7-11/11.

Bob Evans
Bob Evans Restaurants are offering free select menu items to Veterans and Active Duty Military on Veterans Day, Friday Nov. 11, 2016.  In addition to the meal, Bob Evans will offer a 10% discount from November 12 – December 31 for both dine-in and carryout meals.

Bonefish Grill – Veterans and active military can kick off their meal with a free Bang Shrimp Appetizer.

Carrabba’s – From November 7 – 13, vets and active military can receive a free appetizer. To get the deal, bring along a military I.D. or uniform.

City Barbeque – Every veteran or active-duty service member can receive one free sandwich platter for either dine-in or carryout orders. City Barbeque locations will be open 10:30 am–10 pm on November 11.

Cracker Barrel – Veterans can celebrate the holiday with a free Double Chocolate Fudge Coca Cola Cake.

Ellie’s Restaurant & Bakery in Mills Park Hotel- free dessert for service members on Friday evening (Nov. 11), and the hotel has created a package for military guests. It includes a discounted stay, dollars toward breakfast at Ellie’s and half-off a future stay.

Gold Star Chili – Veterans enjoy a  free three way and a drink with proof of military surface

Golden Corral
On Monday, November 14th, 2016 from 5 PM to 9 PM, Golden Corral offers a free sit-in “thank you” dinner for Military veterans, retirees, and active duty members

Hooters
Hooters invites all veterans and current servicemen and women to a Hooters Veterans Day free meal from their select Veterans Day menu by presenting a military ID or proof of service at any Hooters location across the country on 11-11-2016.

 

IHOP
On Veteran’s Day between 7 am and 7 pm, participating IHOP Restaurants around the nation will be honoring the brave men and women who have served, or are serving, in the United States Military by offering them free Red, White and Blue pancakes. Select IHOP restaurants will also offer a combo of two eggs, hash browns and choice of two bacon strips or pork sausage links as part of the Red, White & Blue Pancake promotion.  Promotion for retired and active duty military personnel.

 

LongHorn Steakhouse

Show proof of your military service and this steakhouse is guaranteed to provide you with a free appetizer or dessert, no purchase necessary. In addition, LongHorn Steakhouse will offer 10% off for guests that dine with Veterans on November 11.

Mamma DiSalvo’s –  all veteran’s get a free cannoli

 

Max & Erma’s
All veterans and active duty military personnel can get a free cheeseburger and fries meal at any Dayton location.

 

McCormick and Schmick’s

Veterans and Gold Star Families can enjoy a complimentary meal at McCormick and Schmick’s on Sunday, November 6th, 2016. Bloody Mary’s or Mimosas will be available for $3.
Milano’s – All Milano’s are offering a free 1/2 sub and chips to all active duty and vets. All you need is your Military ID.

 

Mimi’s Cafe

Veterans and Military receive a free entree with the purchase of any non-alcoholic drink at Mimi’s Cafe on Veteran’s Day, 11/11/16. Entrees on the Veteran’s Day menu include Grilled Chicken & Frites, Chicken Chop salad, Brioche Cheeseburger, or Farmhouse Tacos.

 

O’Charley’s

O’Charley’s will honor our military on Veterans Day 2016 by offering veterans and active duty service members a free meal at any location on November 11th. Additionally, O’Charley’s offers a 10 percent military discount all year long.

 

Olive Garden 
The restaurant is offering one free entree to active-duty and military veterans from a special menau of six of the most popular items. Entrees are served with unlimited homemade soup or famous house salad and warm, garlic breadsticks.

 

Pa’s Pork – One of Dayton’s favorite food trucks is offering 50% off to veterans on 11/11/16. Check their site for locations for that day.

 

Panera Bread – In honor of Veterans Day, show your Military ID or wear your uniform to receive a FREE You Pick Two Meal. (Not valid with rapid pick up or online ordering).

 

Rapid Fired Pizza – will be offering veterans and active duty a free pizza with proof of service

Red Lobster – To thank Veterans, active duty military and reservists, Red Lobster will offer a free appetizer or dessert with a valid military ID on November 10th and 11th.

 

Red Robin – With a military I.D., vets and active duty members can sup on a Red’s Tavern Double Burger and Bottomless Fries.

 

Ruby Tuesday – Veterans and active duty personnel can begin their meal with a free appetizer on November 11th.

 

Texas Roadhouse – A  free veterans lunch menu will be available Friday, Nov. 11. Sides and drinks are included with this promotion as well.

 

Young’s Jersey Dairy – To show our appreciation for the folks who serve or served our country in the military, November 11-13, all items (except gift cards) will be discounted 20% for active, retired, or reserve Air Force, National Guard, Navy, Army, Marine or Coast Guard personnel and their immediate families at The Dairy Store, The Marketplace, The Golden Jersey Inn and Udders and Putters.  Please show military ID or ID that shows you served in the military to receive discount.

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About Lisa Grigsby

Lisa Grigsby is a Special Events Director with over thirty years experience in promotions, event coordination and public relations.

Owning Jokers Comedy Cafe for 20 years taught Lisa to maintain a sense of humor under pressure. She credits Leadership Dayton for exposing her to the amazing assets of the region and Clothes That Work for being her reason she stayed in Dayton. Her proudest accomplishment as a past president of the Miami Valley Restaurant Association was creating Restaurant Week, a twice a year tradition that continues to grow and benefit local charities as well. As a foodie, it's only natural that she continues to promote local restaurateurs with DaytonDining.

As a Dayton Catalyst, her desire to have ONE community calendar and advocate for the amazing assets of the region helped create the vision for the relaunch of DaytonMostMetro, now Dayton 937.com


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