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Veterans Day Deal

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.

Chili’s

Chili's logo

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.

 

City Barbeque

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

In honor of our nation’s veterans, Fazoli’s will be offering free spaghetti to military service members on Veterans Day.

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.

Red Lobster

Red Lobster logo

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.

Smoothie King

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

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.

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.

Filed Under: Dayton Dining Tagged With: veterans day, Veterans Day Deal

Veterans Day Freebies Today and Monday

November 11, 2018 By Dayton Most Metro

As a small gesture of thanks for their service, many restaurants, both chains and local, are offering veterans and military members free food.  Here’s a quick round-up of the options:

 

On Veterans Day (Sunday, Nov. 11) all veterans and active military will get a lunch courtesy of City Barbeque.  This includes a free sandwich, 2 sides, and a drink for dine in or carry out. Spread the word to all the military men and women in your life!

Sweeney’s Seafood Bar & Grill will be giving all veterans three complimentary Key Lime tarts to end their meal.

It is our honored tradition to invite all Veteran’s to visit The BlueBerry Cafe on Monday, November 12th, for a meal on us ??

Certain restrictions  apply:
*Maximum discounted is $10 per Veteran showing their Military ID

*Vaild on lunch or breakfast meal only – beverages are not included
*Vaild for Dine-In Only
*Muffins not included ?
*Offer cannot Be combined with any other coupons or discounts
*To accommodate all of our Veterans in a timely manner, No Reservations Please.

Red Robin is offering all veterans and active duty military members a free Red’s Tavern Double burger with Bottomless Steak Fries on Veterans Day, Nov. 11

The morning gets a little sweeter as Dunkin’ Donuts will serve up one free doughnut on Nov. 11 to vets and active military members. Those who qualify can choose any doughnut they like.

If you’re in the mood for wings, Vets get a free order of traditional or boneless wings with a side of fries on Nov. 11 at Buffalo Wild Wings

On Nov. 11, active duty military and veterans will receive one free meal from a special menu featuring six of the restaurant’s most popular items at The Olive Garden.

Vets will be eating good in the neighborhood for sure! Applebee’s is offering seven free meal options on Saturday, Nov. 11, including chicken tenders, double crunch shrimp, chicken cavatappi, a burger and more.

This Veterans Day, the fresh fish experts at Bonefish Grill are honoring and thanking the brave with a complimentary Bang Bang Shrimp®. On Sunday, November 11th, all active and retired service members with a valid military ID will receive a complimentary appetizer at all Bonefish Grill locations.  Dickeys Barbecue has aFree Mangers Special on Veterans Day!….Pulled Pork Sandwich, side dish and a large drink. Thank you for your service!

 Red Lobster will be offering a free appetizer or dessert to veterans, active-duty military and reservists with a valid military ID on Sunday, Nov. 11 and Monday, Nov. 12. 

Hickory River Smokehouse – Enjoy a free meal on Veterans Day, a BBQ sandwich, 2 sides and a drink.  Limited to active, former or retired military only with form of military ID.  No coupon necessary

Panera Bread celebrate Veterans on Monday, November 12th – Veterans can receive a free You-Pick-Two meal that includes any two half-portions soup, salad, sandwiches, flatbreads, or mac and cheese.

Make the most of the buffet with a free dinner at Golden Corral on Monday, Nov. 13 from 5 pm to 9 pm for all Veterans.

O’Charley’s honors all active duty and veteran military personnel with a free meal from a special Veterans Day “Thank You Menu,” which is being offered on  Sunday, Nov. 11 and Monday, Nov. 12,

Rapid Fired Pizza is offering a free single-topping 9-inch or 11-inch pizza to veterans and active-duty military with ID on Nov. 11

Uno’s Pizzeria & Grill on Main Street downton thanks military members (past & present) on Sun, Nov 11th with a free entree or individual pizza, with an entree or pizza purchase of greater value.  No coupon needed- just show your military or veterans ID card

 

Bar Louie  is offering aFree burger or flatbread up to a $15 value at Bar Louie on Sunday, Nov. 11th.

Filed Under: Dayton Dining, The Featured Articles Tagged With: Veterans Day Deal, Veterans Freebies

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