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Veterans Day Deals & Discounts 2023

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As we honor the brave men and women who have served in our armed forces, we also want to show our appreciation by offering special deals and discounts. From free meals to discounted products and services, we’ve compiled a list of the best Veterans Day deals that you won’t want to miss. Take advantage of these offers and join us in thanking our veterans for their service and sacrifice.

Blue Berry Cafe – always 10% off and Veteran’s Day we do a Free Signature Platter or up $10 off a single menu item.

Boosalis Baking and Cafe – We always thank and appreciate our Veterans with 10% off.

Chappy’s– Enjoy 50% off on your meal, just show your ID to your server Friday & Saturday

Clean Eatz Dayton – As a token of its appreciation on Saturday, Nov. 11, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., all veterans and active military will receive a free Grab-N-Go meal (no purchase necessary). Clean Eatz is located at 2781 Centre Drive, Beavercreek.

Cold Beer & Cheeseburgers offers 15 percent everyday and on veterans they will have free select appetizers for veterans

Company 7 BBQ 0 Every day of the year, we offer a 10% discount on every entrée, and adult sandwich to active duty military members, veterans, as well as other first responders with proper ID

Donut Haus– one free donut and coffee to all veterans 🍩 ☕️

Fricker’s — Veterans get 10 free wings with proof of service on November 11. Dine-in only.

Giovanni’s – Free spaghetti dinner for any Veteran with ID

International Cafe & Delicatessen – 15% Discount for Veterans on Veterans Day.

Marions Piazza– 10% with miltary ID always

Mamma DiSalvo’s – 1/2 off any pasta dish or lasagna for  any veteran and current military. Excluding any seafood pasta dish .

Mudlick Tap House– offers 10% off for military and veterans everyday

Oregon Express– 10% off with military ID always

Park Grille & Bar– always offers 10% off to Veterans

Rob’s Restaurant– Veterans eat free from 11am – 2pm

Sands Seafood and Sports Bar– free lunch from 11am -3pm with military ID

Submarine House – Veterans come have a free half sub on us! Order your favorite sub, show your server or cashier your military ID, and we’ll take care of it! *offer not valid online, good once per guest check, max value $14.

Troll Pub – 25% discount on food for all military all the time.

Watermark – always gives a 5% discount

And the deals from the chains:

Another Broken Egg Cafe — Veterans and active-duty military get a free Patriot French Toast Combo & Coffee November 11. Available for dine-in only at participating cafes.

Applebee’s — Active-duty military, veterans, Reserves, and National Guard receive a free meal when dining in from a special menu on November 11. And when dining in on November 11, military guests will receive a $5 Bounce Back Card to redeem for dine-in, To Go, or delivery within a three-week redemption window.

Bagger Dave’s — Active, non-active, reservists and retired personnel get a free Great American Cheeseburger and fries on November 11. Dine-in only.

Biggby Coffee — Veterans and active-duty service members receive a free 16 oz beverage of choice on November 11

BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse — On November 11, current and former military members receive a free meal from a select menu. Dine-in only.

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

Bonefish Grill: Offering a free order of the restaurant’s Bang Bang Shrimp with a soft beverage to service members, veterans and first responders with valid ID on November 11.

Buffalo Wild Wings— Veterans and active-duty service members get a free order of 10 boneless wings and fries on November 11. Must show valid proof of service. Dine in only.

Carrabba’s— Veterans and active-duty military that dine in on November 11 receive an appetizer or dessert and a non-alcoholic beverage with show of military ID.

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

Chop House — On November 11, veterans and active-duty service members get 50% off entrees.

Chuck E. Cheese — On November 11, active-duty military, National Guard and veterans get a free personal 1-topping pizza with valid military ID or proof of military service. Not available for delivery.

City Barbecue — Veterans and active-duty military get a free sandwich (excluding brisket), one side, and a drink on November 11.

Cracker Barrel — Veterans get a complimentary slice of Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola Cake in-store or online on November 11.

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit — Veterans and active-duty military get a Free Pulled Pork Sandwich on November 11. Valid in-store, and online/app for carryout.

Dunkin’ Donuts — Veterans and active-duty military get a free donut of their choice on November 11 at participating locations. Offer available in-store only. Not available for orders placed using On-the-Go Mobile Ordering through the Dunkin’ Mobile App.

Fazoli’s: Offering a free Regular Spaghetti with Meat or Marinara. Veterans and active duty must present military I.D. or wear military uniform.

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill — Dine with a veteran or active-duty service member on November 11 at participating locations and their meal is free. Dine-in only.

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers: Offering veterans and current military personnel a free Freddy’s Original Double combo meal card. No purchase is necessary to receive this special offer. Cards may be redeemed through November 30, 2023.

Gold Star Chili — Veterans and active-duty military receive a free regular 3-Way and regular drink on November 11. This offer is valid 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

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.

Huey Magoo’s — Veterans and active-duty military get a free 5-piece tender meal when you buy a 5-piece meal and 2 beverages on November 11. Must show military or Veteran ID, or DD-214 form to redeem. Offer valid for in-restaurant orders only

IHOP — Veterans and active-duty military get free Red, White & Blueberry Pancakes at participating locations on November 11. Dine-in only.

Insomnia Cookies — Veterans and active-duty military get a free 6-pack of Classic cookies with any in-store purchase all day on November 11.

Logan’s Roadhouse:  Special Veterans Day menu for free from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There is no need to make a purchase to receive this offer. In order to qualify, veterans and service members must present their military ID or come in uniform. This offer is valid for all military branches, including reservists and the National Guard. It is only available for dine-in customers.

Outback Steakhouse — Veterans, active-duty service members and spouses get a free Bloomin’ Onion with any Coca-Cola beverage for dine-in on November 11.

Perkins: On Veteran’s Day, active duty, retired military, and veterans are invited to their local Perkins to enjoy a Free Magnificent Seven meal.

Red Lobster — Veterans, active-duty military and reservists get a free Walt’s Favorite Shrimp, Fries, and Coleslaw on November 11. The offer is available for dine-in and To Go orders placed in-restaurant between 11:00am and 4:00pm local time.

Red Robin – Veterans and active-duty military get a free Red’s Tavern Double when dining in on November 11. This classic burger also comes with free refills of Bottomless Steak Fries.

Sheetz — On November 11, Sheetz offers veterans and active-duty military personnel a free half ham and cheese or meatball sub and a regular size fountain drink. Sheetz will also provide a free car wash to veterans and active-duty military.

Smashburger — Get a free Burger or Sandwich when you show a valid military ID in-store on November 11 with valid proof of military ID at participating locations.

Smokey Bones — Active-duty military and veterans get a free meal from a select menu on November 11 with valid ID. Dine-in only.

Smoothie King: On Saturday, November 11, all veterans, and active military personnel with a valid military ID can enjoy a free 20 oz. Smoothie at participating SK locations. Smoothie choices include Cherry X-Treme (red), Slim-N-Trim Vanilla (white) and Blueberry Heaven (blue).

Starbucks — will offer a free tall (12-oz) hot brewed coffee for veterans, military service members and military spouses on November 11. As a new addition in 2022, Starbucks is expanding this offer to include a free tall (12-oz) iced coffee.

Tim Hortons: On Saturday, November 11, Tim Hortons U.S. locations will be honoring those who have so bravely served our country by offering a free small hot coffee to all active military members and veterans.

Twin Peaks — Veterans and active-duty service members get a free lunch on November 11 from 11am to 3pm. Dine-in only.

Uno Pizzeria & Grill — Veteran and active-duty military get a free meal on November 11 with proper ID at participating locations.

Wendy’s — Active-duty military and veterans get a free breakfast combo on November 11 at participating locations from 6:30 to 10:30am.

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.

 

Popular Veterans Day Retail Discounts

  • Target — Target is offering a 10% military discount from October 29 through November 11 to all active-duty military personnel, veterans and their families.
  • Vitamin Shoppe — Veterans and active-duty military receive 25% off purchases in-store at The Vitamin Shoppe and Super Supplements from November 11 through 13.
  • Kohl’s — Active and former military personnel, veterans, and their families receive 30% off qualifying in-store purchases from November 10 through 12. Valid military ID is required.
  • Rite Aid — From November 10 to 12, customers with a valid military ID or proof of service are eligible for 15% off regular-priced items at any location. Customers must be members of the Rite Aid Rewards program. In-store purchases only.
  • Kroger — Active and former military members and their dependents get a 10% discount in stores on November 11 with a valid military ID
  • Great Clips – On November 11, veterans and active military service members can go to any U.S. Great Clips salon and get a free haircut or a card for a free haircut that can be redeemed during a future visit.
  • Office Depot and OfficeMax — Veterans, active duty and retired military personnel, reservists, and their dependents receive 25% off qualifying regular and sale-priced purchases in stores nationwide November 11 through 13. Shoppers must present a valid military ID, military dependent ID or form of veteran ID at the time of purchase.
  • Take 5 Car Wash — All locations nationwide will offer their best wash (up to a $26 value) to veterans for free on November 11.

 

It’s Summer Restaurant Week July 23 – 30

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It’s a great week for dining out as over 20 local restaurants are offering 3 course meal deals as part of this semi annual event. This event, which started in 2005, offers a pre fixe meal for $25.23 to $55.23, the price point ties into the year. Check with participating restaurants for their hours- as hours vary from place to place. One dollar from each meal sold will be donated to Brigid’s Path and MVRA Education Foundation.

Some sample menu’s:

Amber Rose- Tues – Sat
1400 Valley St, Dayton, 45404

First Course Choice: Strawberry Spinach Salad or Seven Layer Salad

Entrée Course Choice of
Pecan -crusted walleye with lemon butter served with balsamic roasted Brussel sprouts and scalloped potatoes – 30.23
or
Bacon wrapped chipotle rubbed pork tenderloin served with balsamic roasted Brussel sprouts and white cheddar mac & cheese – 25.23

Dessert Course Choice: Cherry Almond Bread Pudding Or Crème Brulee

Chappys Social House – Open 4pm Tues-Fri and 12pm Sat-Sun

7880 Washington Village Dr, Dayton, 45459

THREE COURSE DINNER – $25.23 – Chappys Cajun Shrimp Boil

Homemade Cole Slaw to Start, Wild Caught Shrimp, Fresh Brentlinger’s Corn, Smoked Sausage & Red Potatoes, Boiled in Cajun Seasonings, Lemon & Garlic and served with French Bread and Chappys Chocolate Texas Sheet Cake for Dessert

Three Course Dinner for $25.23

Brentlinger’s Fresh Corn Chowder to Start

ENTRÉE:
(Served with choice of 2 sides)

1/2 Slab Slow Smoked BBQ Ribs
2 Pork Chops – Beer Brined or Grilled
Beer Battered Cod – Grilled or Blackened Mahi Mahi – Smothered Chicken Breast
Chappys 4 piece Fried Chicken – Chicken and Waffles
Beer Battered or Cajun Fried Shrimp
Boneless Chicken Breast – Grilled, Blackened, Fried or BBQ

Chappys Chocolate Texas Sheet Cake for Dessert

Chop House     Open Daily
7727 Washington Village Dr, Dayton, 45459

$35.23 – Chop House Filet – Fork tender seasoned with our house seasoning, and served with a baked potato or a jumbo sweet potato.

$30.23 – Chop House Prime Rib – The best prime rib in town seasoned to perfection served with hot au jus, paired with a baked potato or a jumbo sweet potato.

$30.23 – Grilled Salmon –Char-grilled, seasoned with lemon pepper and topped with a seasonal garnish. Served with rice and steamed broccoli.

All of our Restaurant Week entrees are served with a choice of salad or soup, and finish dinner with our delectable Cheesecake.

Corner Kitchen – Tues – Sun
613 E Fifth Street, Dayton, 45402

3 courses:$50

1st:  Cucumber gazpacho or Corn arugula salad

2nd: Walleye, Petite tender

-Oyster mushroom, bacon, peas, tomato, spiced honey

3rd: Lime tart or Spiced chocolate ganache, whipped cream

Florentine Restaurant   Wed thru Sun
21 West Market Street, Germantown, 45327

Starters: Coconut Shrimp Cocktail or  Seasonal Berry Greens Salad

Entrees: Fish Tacos $20.23, Baked Herb Chicken $25.23, Grilled Bone in Pork Chop $30.23

Dessert: Home made peach cobbler with vanilla Ice cream

Franco’s – Open Mon – Sat
824 East Fifth Street, Dayton, 45402

Appetizers Choice:  Shrimp cocktail, Ravioli Espanol. Bruschetta

$20.23: Lasagne with meat sauce, Franco’s spaghetti with sausage and mushrooms
Baked ziti with meat sauce

$30.23: Salmon Florentine, Chicken ala Caprese, Fettuccine alfredo with Chicken or shrimp

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40.23: Lamb chops with pasta, Bone-in Filet with mushrooms and onions and pasta garlic and oil, Seafood Trio

Desserts: Spumoni or  Cannoli  or Tiramisu

 

Hotel Versailles + Silas Creative Kitchen Serving Tues- Sat
21 West Main Street , Versailles, 45380

$40.23 per person | three courses

Charred Carrot Salad, Chicken Schnitzel, Lemon Posset

Little Fish Brewing Co  Wed – Sun
116 Webster Street, Dayton, 45402

$33.23

kale caesar salad or nut & greens salad

beer battered cod & chips with slaw, fries, tartar
or falafel, cucumber,  lemon hummus, dill yogurt, olives, harissa carrots

zucchini brownie w/ cream cheese frosting and rainbow sprinkles

Loose Ends Brewing  Tues – Sun
890 South Main Street, Centerville, 45458

Choose one Appetizer, and one Entree for $23.23 Select Appetizers: Crab Rangoon, Crispy Sticky Tofu, Pico de Gallo with Chips, Guacamole with chips. Select Entree: Crispy Chicken Strips, Regular Cheeseburger or Bacon Cheese Burger, Thai Crispy Chicken Sandwich, BLT, and Quinoa Salad. Each Entree comes with one side.

Pasha Grill – open 7 days a week
72 Plum Street, Beavercreek, 45440
3 Course Meals for $25.23 – Carryout available

Starters: Humus lentil soup, house salad, babaganush, haydri, tabui, eggplant, falafel

Entrees: Lamb Adna kebab, Doner kebab, chicken shish kebab, kofte kebab, has has kebab, lahana kebab, chicken delight, spicy curry chicken saute, mousaka, vegeterian mousaka, vegetable stew, filet of tilapia, filet of salmon

Desserts: Rice pudding or almond pudding

Salar Restaurant and Lounge – open 7 days a week
410 East Fifth Street, Dayton, 45402

Appetizers Choose one: Salar salad, Empanada Beef, Vegetarian or Seafood, Blue Cheese and Beet Salad, Chicken Chicharrones
Entrées Choose one: Chicken Thighs $42.23, Cremini Saltado $42.23, Grilled Steak Picanha $55.23:  Sautéed Mahi-Mahi $55.23:
Dessert Choose one: House made fruit sorbet or mousse

The Caroline open Tues – Sat
5 South Market, Troy, 45373

Pick one: Tossed salad, gouda salad, cup of buffalo ranch roasted cauliflower soup
Choice of: sea scallops $30.23, 60z certified angus beef filet $35.23
Pick one: NY cheesecake, Chocolate cake with peppermint ganache

 

Wheat Penny   Tues – Sat
515 Wayne Ave, Dayton, 45410

Four Courses for $48.23

Amuse
Charred Corn and Tomato Focaccia Bruschetta with Tofu Aioli

First Course
Gnudi with Cavolo Nero Sauce or Stuffed Squid with Nduja or
Grilled Local Summer Squash with Feta and Roasted Pistachio Sauce

Entree
Mussels with Fennel and Carrots- served with Saffron Butter and Grilled Focaccia or Country Fried Guided By Mushrooms Lions Mane Mushrooms with Green Goddess or Smoked Brisket with Summer Peach and Tomato Cruda or
Sweet Corn Agnolotti (With a huge assist from Chef Casey and the Grist team!)
or Chef Robert’s Red Snapper with Summer Caponata

Dessert
Pistachio, Cardamom, and Peach Financier Cake or Blueberry-Banana Cream Pie or Chocolate Swiss Roll

For more menus, check out the Miami Valley Restaurant Association website.

It’s Summer Restaurant Week

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Restaurant Week kicks off tonight and runs through Sun, July 26th.  That  means 3 course meal deals are available all over town.  This tradition, which started  in 2005 and happens twice a year, bases the cost of the meals on the year, so you’ll find restaurants will offer special menu’s at $20.20. Several years ago they added options for $25.20, or $30.20, some restaurants offer all three price points.  The Pandemic has certainly affected this semi-annual event, which usually kicks off with a Sneak Peek event, which didn’t happen this year.  At it’s peak, there have been over 50 restaurants that have participated, but it looks like this year will be a more limited selection.

The $20.20 – 35.20 prix-fixe meal doesn’t include beverages, tip or tax. Since your meal is discounted, this might be the best time to splurge on a bottle of wine or a top shelf bourbon. Because of the nature of this promotion, don’t expect to be able to substitute menu options, and for vegetarians and vegans, there are often not a lot of options.

Now the trickiest part about this week,  even though it kicks off on Sunday night, many of the businesses open reduced hours due to C19, so while the promotion kicks off tonight, you’ll see below we’ve listed those that are just opened limited nights.

Participating Restaurants:

Salar’s Seared Mahi served with a creamy tomato basil sauce, grilled asparagus and Yukon potato and leek puree.

Amber Rose, 1400 Valley St, Old NorthDayton- Tues- Sat
Buckhorn Tavern, 8800 Meeker Rd, Dayton – Mon – Sat
Carvers, 1535 Miamisburg Centerville Rd, Washington Township
Chappy’s, 7880 Washington Village Drive,  Washington Township
Chop House,  7727 Washington Village Dr, Washington Township
Christopher’s, 2318 E Dorothy Ln, Kettering  – Mon – Sat
Coco’s Bistro, 250 Warren St, Dayton – Tues- Sat
El Meson, 903 E Dixie Dr, West Carrolton  – Wed – Sat
elé Bistro & Wine Bar, 3680 Rigby Rd, Austin Landing – Tues – Sat
Hickory River Smokehouse, 135 S Garber Dr, Tipp City
Jay’s Seafood, 225 E 6th St, Dayton – Wed- Sun
Meadowlark,  5531 Far Hills Ave, Kettering  – Tues- Sat
Pasha Grill,  72 Plum St, The Greene
Roost Modern Italian, 524 E 5th St, Oregon District, Wed – Sun
Salar, 400 E 5th St, Oregon District
Smiths’ Boathouse Restaurant, 439 N Elm St, Troy,
The Caroline,  5 S Market St, Troy – Tues – Sat
The Florentine, 21 W Market St, Germantown – Wed- Sun
Watermark,  20 S 1st St, Miamisburg- Tues- Sat
Wheat Penny, 515 Wayne Ave, Dayton –  Tues – Sat