veterans day

November Charity Tap: Fisher-Nightingale Houses, Inc.

November 30, 2024 By Amanda Delotelle

🍻 Raise a glass with us at the Wandering Grififn to support a great cause!

All November long, every purchase of our “Heroes” beer at Wandering Griffin Brewery & Restaurant helps Fisher-Nightingale Houses, Inc. who lend support to the Greater-Dayton area Fisher Houses which provide comfort homes for military and veteran families in times of medical need.❤️

Join us for the grand finale on November 30th, 5-8 PM in Beavercreek, Ohio, for a charity tap takeover event! Let’s come together as a community to serve those that serve us. ✨ #CheersToHeroes

Veterans Day Deals & Discounts 2023

November 9, 2023 By Lisa Grigsby

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.

Veterans Day Freebies & Deals 2022

November 8, 2022 By Dayton937

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 – Veterans and active-duty military can select a free meal from a limited menu on Veterans Day. Proof of service required.

Bagger Dave’s – Active, nonactive, Reservists, retired personnel and first responders with proof of military identification get one great American cheeseburger and fries on Veterans Day.

BIBIBOP Asian Grill is giving all Veterans and active-duty military a free bowl on Veterans Day.

Big Boy – Come in on Veterans Day with a valid ID and pick up a voucher for a free future meal. Participating locations only. Limit 200 per store.

Biggby Coffee – On Veterans Day, Biggby Coffee will be offering free brewed coffee for Veterans.

BJ’s Brewhouse – On Veterans Day, all service members can enjoy a complimentary entrée up to $14.95, plus a free Dr. Pepper by presenting a military ID or proof of service.

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

Bob Evans – The chain is offering seven homestyle menu items for Veterans for free on November 11, including country fried steak and crispy fried chicken.

Bonefish Grill – all veterans and active-duty military to dine-in and receive a complimentary Bang Bang Shrimp Appetizer and non-alcoholic beverage with their military ID.

Boston Stoker – giving away a free 12-ounce cup of coffee as well as $2 off any other drink to all veterans on Friday.

Buffalo Wild Wings Free Wings – All day on Veterans Day, Veterans and active-duty military who dine in or call for takeout at their local B-Dubs can receive a free order of boneless wings and a side of fries. At participating U.S. locations only.

Butter Cafe- 10% off every day of the year.

Chili’s Grill & Bar – All Veterans and active-duty military personnel can choose a complimentary meal from a select menu on Veterans Day.

Clean Eatz – all veterans and active military members get a free Grab-N-Go meal on Friday from 11 am to 7 pm

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

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store – On Veterans Day, Veterans can receive a free slice of double fudge Coca-Cola cake with their meal.

Cold Beer & Cheeseburgers– Free appetizer under $9.99 for all who have served

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit – Free pulled pork classic sandwich is available this Veterans Day. To redeem in-store, Veterans and current military personnel must present a military ID or valid proof of service.

Duck Donuts – All Veterans and active-duty service members with IDs can get a free doughnut on Veterans Day at participating Duck Donuts locations.

Dunkin’ Donuts – On Veterans Day, Veterans and active-duty military can enjoy a free donut at Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants nationwide, no purchase necessary.

Firebirds – Complimentary meals to active-duty military and Veterans on Veterans Day.

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers – On Veterans Day, receive a card for a free Freddy’s Original Double combo meal. Card is valid through November 30.

George’s Family Restaurant – 25% off for Veterans on Nov 11th

Gold Star Chili – Enjoy a free three-way and drink on Veterans Day. For all who served.

Golden Corral – November 14, 2022
Military Appreciation Night will be held on Monday, November 14 from 5pm – close. Golden Corral will once again be honoring our military heroes with a free “thank you” meal.

Graeter’s Ice Cream – free single dip sugar cone

Hooters – All Veterans who present a military ID or proof of service and purchase a beverage at any participating Hooters location nationwide, will receive a free entrée from a special Hooters Veterans Day Menu (available for dine-in only). The Hooters Veterans Day Menu includes five of Hooters’ most popular entrées:

Buffalo Chicken Salad
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Hooters Burger
10-Piece Boneless Wings

Ikea – Enjoy a free meal at Ikea on Veterans Day. Military ID required.

Logan’s Roadhouse – On Veterans Day, all active-duty military and Veterans are invited to enjoy a free meal from the American roadhouse menu in honor of Veterans Day. This offer is available 3 – 6 p.m. at all Logan’s Roadhouse restaurants nationwide.

Mamma DiSalvo’s– 50% off any dish excluding seafood or veal.

Melting Pot – Veterans eat for free on Veterans Day at select Melting Pot locations with the purchase of regular-priced four-course meals. Veterans must show military IDs.

O’Charley’s – Veterans can get a free meal—a $10 value—at participating O’Charley’s locations on November 11 if they show military ID. O’Charley’s offers a special “Veterans Thank You Menu” that you can choose from.

OinkADoodleMoo BBQ– is giving veterans a free pork sandwich on Friday.

Olive Garden – This Veterans Day, Olive Garden is offering Veterans and active-duty service members a free entree from a special menu. All entrees include Olive Garden’s famous breadsticks and choice of soup or salad.

Outback Steakhouse – This Veterans Day, all military Veterans and active service members can enjoy a free bloomin’ onion and Coca-Cola.

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

Perkins – Perkins is offering military members a free Magnificent Seven Breakfast Meal this Veterans Day.

Red Lobster – In honor of Veterans Day, and to thank veterans, active-duty military and reservists for their service, Red Lobster is offering guests a free Walt’s Favorite Shrimp, Fries, and Coleslaw, featuring six hand-breaded, butterflied and lightly fried shrimp, served with cocktail sauce, as well as crispy French Fries and Coleslaw. The offer is available for dine-in and To Go orders placed in-restaurant between 11:00am and 4:00pm local time on Friday, November 11, 2022. Guests only need to show a valid military ID or proof of service to redeem this offer.

Red Robin – One free Red’s Tavern Double with Bottomless Steak Fries for Veterans and active duty military on Fri., November 11. Dine-in only.

Smashburger – Veterans and active-duty military get a free double classic smash on Veterans Day.

Smokey Bones – Free desserts on Veterans Day, 11 am-11 pm for active-duty members and Veterans.

Starbucks – On Veterans Day, active-duty service members, Reservists, Veterans and military spouses are invited to enjoy a free tall (12-ounce) hot brewed coffee at participating Starbucks stores. this year, Starbucks is expanding this offer to include a free tall (12-oz) iced coffee.

Steve & Tammy’s Tavern is giving veterans a free pizza on Friday.

Texas Roadhouse – Veterans can drive into the parking lot of their closest Texas Roadhouse and pick up a meal voucher with a valid military ID or proof of service.

Twin Peaks –All Veterans, active-duty military and reservists can eat for free from a select menu on Veterans Day.

Uno’s Pizzeria & Grill – On Veterans Day, all past and present military members get a free entrée or individual pizza with the purchase of a second of equal or greater value.

Wendy’s – Wendy’s nationwide are offering a free small breakfast combo with a valid military ID on Veterans Day. No purchase is necessary.

White Castle – White Castle is offering several free meal options for Veterans Day for those with a military or Veterans ID, including a Free Breakfast Combo or Castle Combo Nos. 1 to 6.

Veterans Day discounts on Retail & Services

Bass Pro Shop Military Discount – 5% off for military and veterans daily, both in-store and online. Verification process is available on Bass Pro Shop’s Website and over the phone.

Bed Bath & Beyond – For active-duty U.S. military, Vets and Spouses, Bed Bath and Beyond is offering 25% off any in-store purchase on November 11, 2022. Call or visit your nearest location for details.

Goodyear Auto Service Veterans Day Deal – The nationwide ‘Car Care Checks for Vets’ promotion runs from Nov. 10-14 and includes free tire, brake and battery checks, plus, an additional 10% off tires and services for active, former and retired veterans in honor of Veterans Day.

Great Clips – Veterans and active-duty military can visit a U.S. Great Clips salon on November 11 to receive either a free haircut that day or a free haircut card to use at a later date. Visit the Great Clips website for details.

Home Depot Military discount – The 10% military discount is available every day for active duty and retirees.

Kohl’s Veterans Day Deal
Kohl’s offers active military, veterans, retirees and their immediate family members a 15% discount on purchases made on Mondays, in-store only.

Lowe’s Military Discount – Lowe’s Companies, Inc. will offer all active, reserve, honorably discharged, retired military personnel and their immediate family members a 10 percent discount on in-store U.S. purchases made during the Veterans Day holiday.

Office Depot / Office Max Military Discount – 25% off qualifying regular and sale-priced in-store purchases, with this coupon and proof of service.

Staples Military Discount – Veterans and active military members will receive 25% off in-store purchases. Offer applies to active-duty personnel, reservists, retired or disabled veterans and their immediate families at all U.S. locations. Must present a valid military ID. Coupon code: 96311

Take 5 Car Wash Veterans Day Deal – will be offering its signature Pro5 car wash to veterans for free on Veteran’s Day.

Target – Target is offering all U.S. active-duty military personnel, Veterans and their families a 10% discount off the guest’s full basket. To receive the offer, guests must first demonstrate eligibility by registering at www.target.com/circle/military. After eligibility has been verified, an exclusive, one-time use 10% Target Circle offer will be available for the guest to use in-store or online.

Walgreens – November 11-14, 2022 Military, Veterans and their families receive 20% off eligible, regular-price purchases in-store when using myWalgreens membership.

Veterans Day Freebies For 2020

November 6, 2020 By Lisa Grigsby

Many restaurants and retailers are honoring our Veterans by offering freebies and special deals to honor those that have served. These offers are good on Veterans Day, which is this Wednesday, November 11th, 2020, unless otherwise noted. If you know of a deal we’ve missed please add it in the comment below and we’ll add it to the list.

Amber Rose Restaurant

Always offers military in uniform 10% off their meal

Applebee’s Grill & Bar

On Veterans Day, Wednesday Nov. 11, active duty military and veterans with valid ID can enjoy a free meal from a special Applebee’s menu on Veterans Day. The restaurant chain suggests contacting your local Applebee’s to learn more about any Veterans Day offerings. Offers may vary based on local mandates and guidelines.

BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse

All current and former military who come into BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse can enjoy free Veterans Day meal. A military ID is required before you can get the free Veterans Day meal from BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse.

Blue Berry Cafe

On Wednesday, Novemeber 11th – 7am to 2pm…every Veteran dining in with us will receive a Meal on US!

🇺🇸 Please bring your Military ID
🇺🇸 One Meal Per Veteran PLEASE
🇺🇸 Order any breakfast or lunch off of our regular menu
🇺🇸 Cup of Regular Coffee or Fresh Brewed Iced Tea is also included
🇺🇸 Call Us 30 minutes prior to your arrival and we will get you started on our waitlist

🇺🇸This offer is for Dine In ONLY. Take Out is available and as always, we do offer a military discount of 15% with proof of ID

937-848-5900 for take out or to get on our call ahead seating list!

Bob Evans

The Veterans Day free meal choices include Hand-Breaded Crispy Fried Chicken, Country Biscuit Breakfast, Brioche French Toast, the Mini Sampler, Stack of Hotcakes, Country Fried Steak, or Soup & Salad Combo. This is for dine-in only, and beverages and gratuity aren’t included.

Buffalo Wild Wings

Buffalo Wild Wings is having their annual Veterans Day free food deal on Veterans Day, which is Wednesday, November 11. All day, veterans and active duty military get a free order of boneless wings and a side of fries.

Visit a participating Chili’s on Wednesday, November 11, 2020, to get your Veterans Day free meal if you’re a veteran or on active military duty.

All military members and veterans can visit City Barbeque on Wednesday, November 11, for Veterans Day to get a free sandwich platter. This Veterans Day free food offer

Company 7 BBQ

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. Thank you for your service, we are eternally in your debt!!

Cooper’s Hawk

On Veteran’s Day, we will offer a complimentary glass of wine to Veterans.

Cracker Barrel

Cracker Barrel is giving veterans the choice between a free Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola Cake dessert, a slice of Fruit Cobbler, or their All-American Apple Pie.

Dewberry 1850 at Dayton Marriott

We cannot adequately express our gratitude to those who have served in the defense of our country. Happy Veteran’s Day & thank you!

Please visit us on 11/11/2020 from 6A-10A for breakfast & 5P-10P and receive 20% off your order.

Dunkin Donuts

To show their support, Dunkin’ Donuts is giving away free donuts to active duty military and veterans on Wednesday, November 11, 2020.

This free Veterans Day donut is limited to one per customer while supplies last and is for dine-in only, but no purchase or military ID is required.

Fazoli’s

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

Visit Freddy’s this Veterans Day, November 11, to get a free combo meal card.You must be a veteran or active duty military to pick up the card, but it can be redeemed by anyone through November 30, 2020.

Fricker’s

Get 10 free wings with current or retired military ID Dine in only

Frisch’s Big Boy

Free meal to all Veterans and active duty military on Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11. Guests are asked to bring a military ID to claim an offer

Gigi’s Gyros

All veterans and active-duty military can get one free Gyro. Guests are asked to bring a military ID.

Golden Coral

Starting on November 1 and running through November 30, 2020, Golden Corral will be giving out Veterans Day free meal and beverage cards to active duty and veterans. They can be redeemed once anytime through May 31, 2021, for lunch or dinner, Monday through Thursday.

Gold Star Chili

A complimentary 3-way and drink will be available to all veterans and active-duty military on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020 at all of Gold Star’s 70+ locations throughout Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana

Hickory River Smokehouse

Veterans & Active Duty Military, stop by your local Hickory River Smokehouse on Wednesday, November 11th for a Free Meal! Thank you for your service!

Jubie’s Creamery

Offering 20% off any menu item with a valid Military ID

Mamma DiSalvo’s

20% off for active and retired military with ID. Dine in or carry-out.

McDonald’s

Veterans get either a free breakfast, lunch, or dinner meal to veterans who show a valid ID. The free breakfast options include an Egg McMuffin, Chicken McGriddles, or a Bacon, Egg and Cheese Biscuit. Each item comes with a soft drink of any size, tea, or hot coffee, and a hash brown. Lunch and dinner meals include a double cheeseburger, six-piece Chicken McNuggets, or Filet-O-Fish. All options will come with any size soft drink, tea or hot coffee, and an order of small fries. Each meal will be available at no charge via drive-thru or carry out at participating McDonald’s restaurants across Ohio.

On Veterans Day, all McDonald’s customers will receive a complimentary American flag sticker decal with each order. Customers can post an image of the sticker with the hashtag #McDSupportsVeterans to be entered into a contest for a $100 Arch Card gift card and a $1,000 donation to the local veteran organization of their choice.

Melting Pot

We salute, honor, and thank all military service members and veterans with 20% off your dinner for you and a guest. Offer only for active duty military and military veterans. Valid proof of military service is required. This offer is for food only. It excludes alcohol, retail, gift cards and to-go items.

Mimis Cafe

20% off for Veterans and their families, up to a party of six. Applies to dine-in or take out orders, but not delivery orders.

Mudlick Tap House

20% off (excluding alcohol and tax) for Active Duty and Retired.
Dine-in and Carry out (must show military ID upon pickup).

O’Charley’s

Veterans and active duty military can stop into an O’Charley’s location and get a free meal from their Veterans Day Thank You Menu on Wednesday, November 11.

Palermo’s Italian Restaurant

There is a 15% discount year round, and a 20% discount on Veterans Day. This discount is valid all day and for any meal offered on our menu, excluding alcoholic drinks.

Active duty military, reserve, and military veterans can stop by Red Lobster and get a free appetizer or dessert on Wednesday, November 11, 2020.

Red Robin

Veterans and active duty military can stop into any participating Red Robin location between November 12 and November 30 to get a free Tavern Double Burger and Bottomless Steak Fries.

On Veterans Day this year, all members of the military—including veterans, retired, and active military—can get a free, 20 oz smoothie of their choosing. You must bring valid military ID or another proof of service in order to redeem the offer. It’s good only in stores.

Texas Roadhouse

To celebrate Veterans Day, they will hand out dinner vouchers at their stores’ parking lots on Wednesday, November 11, from 11am – 2pm. They ask that all active, former, or retired military members please have their Military ID or proof of service when driving through to pick up their dinner voucher. Veterans and active military can redeem their dinner vouchers in-store until June of next year.

The Melting Pot

The Pub Beavercreek

In honor of the brave men and women who serve, The Pub is offering a free entree for all active or retired military members on Wednesday, November 11th.

White Caste

White Castle is giving out a free Combo Meal (#1-#6) or a free Breakfast Combo Meal to any veteran or other military members who come in on Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11th. A military ID is required to get the complimentary meal.

Free Meals & Deals for Vets

November 6, 2017 By Lisa Grigsby

As Veterans Day approaches we share with you this ever growing list of restaurants that are offering freebies and special deals to honor those that have served. Veterans Day 2017 is Saturday, November 11th, 2017 and is designated as a Federal Holiday on Friday, November 10th, 2017.

Applebee’s
Veterans and Active Duty Military can select a free meal from a limited menu on Veteran’s Day. Provide proof of service required.

BJ’s Restaurant
All veterans and active military can enjoy a complimentary entree under $12.95 on Friday and Saturday November 10-11/2017. Guests over age 21 will can also receive an alcoholic beverage for $6. Please present your military ID to receive this offer.

Bar Louie Free Lunch or Dinner
Vets and active military receive a free app or entree on Friday, November 11^th.

Bob Evans
Bob Evans Restaurants are offering free select menu items to Veterans and Active Duty Military on Veterans Day, Sat., Nov. 11.

Bonefish Grill
On Friday, November 11th, all active and retired military service members who show valid ID, can enjoy a free Bang Bang Shrimp. Offer valid for dine-in only.

Buffalo Wild Wings Free Wings
All day long on Friday, November 11, veterans and active duty military who dine at their local B-Dubs can receive a free small order of 10-12 traditional or boneless wings and a side of fries. At participating U.S. locations only.

Chili’s Free Meal
Veterans and active-duty military receive a free meal on Veterans Day from a special Veterans Day menu. Must show proof of military service.

Chipotle
Offering a buy one get one free (BOGO) burrito, bowl, salad or taco on Tuesday, November 7th, from 5 pm to close. Offer valid for all U.S. military (active-duty, , national guard, and retired military), military spouses with ID, and veterans.

Cicis Pizza
Free pizza buffet if you show a valid Military ID in Sat, Nov 11

City Barbeque
One free sandwich platter will be given to each veteran for either dine-in or carryout orders. At participating locations only. Veterans Day only.

Chuck E. Cheese
This Veterans Day (11/11) at Chuck E. Cheese’s, active and retired military members can enjoy a free individual 1-topping pizza with offer code 5258.

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Veterans receive a complimentary Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola® Cake dessert to veterans and an opportunity for guests to make purchases that support Operation Homefront. Veterans Day only.

Don Pablo’s Free Appetizer
Don Pablo’s is honoring all Veterans and Active Duty Military this Veterans Day with a free appetizer.

Fazoli’s
Veteran’s and active duty military receive a free Build Your Own Pasta on #VeteransDay (No purchase necessary. Participating locations)

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
Dine with a veteran or active duty service member on Friday and their lunch or dinner is free (free entree equal to or less than your purchase).

Frisch’s Big Boy
Veterans can go to any participating Frisch’s Big Boy location on Saturday, Nov. 11 and get a free Frisch’s Big Boy sandwich if they are dining inside of the restaurant, the restaurant chain announced. The offer is not valid for drive-thru or carry-out orders.

Gold Star Chili
You proudly served us, now let us serve you. On Veterans Day, Sat, Nov 11th enjoy a FREE regular 3 way and a drink. Simply present proof of military service to your server.

Golden Corral
On Monday, November 13th, 2017 from 5 PM to 9 PM, Golden Corral offers a free sit-in “thank you” dinner for Military veterans, retirees, and active duty members.

Graeter’s Ice Cream
All Veterans will get aa free sundae to veterans on Veterans Day Nov. 11th

Hooters Free Meal
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 participating Hooters locations across the country on 11-11.

IHOP
On Veteran’s Day between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., 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.

Ikea Free Entree
Veterans can enjoy a free entree at Ikea. Please show some form of military ID.

Logan’s Roadhouse
This Veterans Day veterans and active duty can come in for a free dessert a participating locations. Veterans year round receive a 10% discount to guests who present a military or veterans’ ID.

Longhorn Steakhouse Free App
LongHorn Steakhouse will offer a free appetizer or dessert (no purchase required, no restrictions) to anyone showing proof of military service. In addition, guests that dine with Veterans on November 11 will receive 10% off.

Max & Erma’s Free Cheeseburger Combo Meal with Dessert
On Veterans Day, participating Max & Erma’s locations are celebrating veterans and active military personnel with a free cheeseburger, endless fries and a fountain drink.

Mimi’s Cafe
U.S. Veterans or active duty military personnel can select food items from a special menu on Veteran’s Day 2017 for free. Drink purchase is required. Please show proof of military service.

MOD Pizza
Come into any MOD Pizza on 11/11 and show us your military I.D. or let us know you’re a Veteran to receive a special card for a free 11” pizza or salad valid 11/12-11/19/17. (Limit one free MOD. Not valid with online orders, or with any other offer.)

O’Charley’s
O’Charley’s will honor our military on Veterans Day 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 Free Meal
On Veterans Day, Olive Garden restaurants will offer a free entrée from a special menu to active-duty military and military veterans. The special menu features six of Olive Garden’s most popular items. Entrées are served with unlimited homemade soup or famous house salad and warm, garlic bread sticks.

Outback Steakhouse Free Bloomin’ Onion® and a beverage
All active, retired military and veterans get a free Bloomin’ Onion® and a beverage on Veterans Day. Must have valid identification. Additionally, November 12 through November 16, military members will receive 20% off their check and, beginning November 17, Military, Fire and Police heroes will receive 10% off their check.

PA’s Pork
We will do 50% off all orders for #veterans @FigLeafBrewCo on Saturday 5-8 Thank you for your service ??

Panera Bread
1 free You Pick 2 for Veterans and Active Duty members on Veterans Day at participating locations in South Florida, Kentucky, Ohio, Western Pennsylvania and West Virigina. Bring proof of service.

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
Get free Magnificent Seven® meal to U.S. Military both past and present on Veteran’s Day, November 11.

Primanti Bros.
Veterans and active duty military get a free sandwich from 4 PM to close.

Rapid Fired Pizza

Rapid Fired Pizza
Veterans and active-duty military will get a free pizza on Nov 11th.

Red Lobster
To thank Veterans, active duty military and reservists, Red Lobster will offer a free appetizer or dessert from their select Veterans Day menu. To receive offer, show a valid military ID on Saturday, November 11th.

Red Robin
All Veterans and Active Duty Military get a free dine-in Red’s Tavern Double Burger and Bottomless Steak Fries on Veterans Day 11/11.

Ruby Tuesday
This Veterans Day, all former and active duty service members of the military can enjoy a free appetizer.

Spaghetti Warehouse Buy 1 Get 1 Free Meal
Receive a special “buy one entree, get one free” coupon offer and they are encouraging its guests to “invite a veteran to lunch or dinner.” Coupon can be redeemed from Friday, November 10 through Sunday, November 12. The coupon will be available on the Spaghetti Warehouse website on Nov. 3rd, and can be printed or presented by mobile phone.

Starbucks
On Veterans Day, active duty service members, reservists, veterans and military spouses are invited to enjoy a free Tall Brewed Coffee. In addition, now through November 11, for every Veterans Day Starbucks Card or eGift purchased, Starbucks will contribute $5 to help support programs assisting service members, military spouses and veterans.

Sweeney’s Seafood
We salute our fellow veterans and current service members to a complimentary Fish and Chips Dinner with cole-slaw and a non alcholic beverage to thank for your past and current service protecting our freedom on Sat Nov 11th from 4-10:30pm. Current or past documation of service appreciated.

Submarine House
This Friday, November 10th- all Veterans who show a military ID will receive 50% off of their food purchase*! Please visit us at any of our 9 Submarine House locations any time this Friday

Texas Roadhouse
On Saturday November 11th, select from a free special veterans lunch menu including a beverage and sides.

TGI Fridays Free Lunch
Guests who show valid military ID can enjoy a free lunch menu item up to $12. This offer is valid on Saturday, November 11th, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time.

White Castle
Military veterans and active duty military who show proof of service can visit a participating White Castle location on Friday, Nov 11th, and receive a free breakfast combo or castle combo meal #1-6.

Veterans Day Free Meals & Deals 2016

November 9, 2016 By Lisa Grigsby

Veterans 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.