Restaurants Military Discounts

129 restaurants offers for veterans and service members, 100 of them for Veterans Day 2026.

Last checked: November 9, 2026

Veterans Day 2026

Restaurants

Applebee's

FREE MEAL

Free entrée from a special Veterans Day menu + $5 Bounce Back card

Veterans, active duty, Reserve & Guard
Nov. 11
Nationwide
In-store

Dine-in only at participating locations; proof of service; drinks & tip not included

Source: Applebee's / VA News Find nearestDetails
FREE $15

Free $15 meal voucher (11 a.m.–6 p.m.), redeem through Dec. 24

Veterans & active duty
Nov. 11
South / Southwest
In-store

Dine-in only; ID required

Source: VA News Find nearestDetails

Restaurants

Bar Louie

FREE

Free burger (excludes the Big Louie)

Veterans & active duty
Nov. 10 – Nov. 11
Nationwide
In-store

Dine-in only; ID required; Nov. 10–11

Source: VA News Find nearestDetails

Restaurants

Biscuit Belly

FREE

Free biscuit sandwich + drip coffee or fountain drink

Veterans
Nov. 11
Southeast / Midwest
In-store

Dine-in only; select menu

Source: VA News Find nearestDetails

Restaurants

Blaze Pizza

FREE PIZZA

Free one-topping pizza

Veterans & active duty
Nov. 11
Nationwide
In-store

Participating locations

Source: Blaze Pizza press release Find nearestDetails

Restaurants

Bob Evans

FREE MEAL

Free meal from a special Veterans Day menu

Veterans & active duty
Nov. 11
Nationwide
In-store

Dine-in only; valid service ID; drinks & tip not included

Source: Bob Evans / VA News Find nearestDetails

Restaurants

Bonefish Grill

FREE

Free Bang Bang Shrimp entrée + nonalcoholic drink

Veterans, active duty & families
Nov. 11
Nationwide
In-store

ID required

Source: VA News Find nearestDetails

Restaurants

Capriotti's

FREE SUB

Free small sub with any other in-person purchase

Veterans & active duty
Nov. 11
Nationwide
In-store

In-person purchase required

Source: We Are The Mighty Find nearestDetails

Restaurants

Chili's

FREE MEAL

Free meal: Chicken Crispers, Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadillas, Oldtimer w/ Cheese, or Soup & House Salad

Veterans & active duty
Nov. 11
Nationwide
In-store

Dine-in only at participating locations; drinks & tip not included

Source: Chili's / VA News Find nearestDetails

Restaurants

Chipotle

FREE SIDE

Free chips + guac, queso blanco or salsa with $5 purchase

Veterans & active duty
Nov. 11
Nationwide
In-store

ID required; participating locations; $5 purchase

Source: VA News Find nearestDetails

Restaurants

Claim Jumper

FREE MEAL

Free meal from a select Veterans Day menu

Veterans & active duty
Nov. 11
West
In-store

Dine-in only; proof of service

Source: Veteran.com / Military.com Find nearestDetails

Restaurants

Common Man

FREE

Free entrée at any Common Man family restaurant or Roadside

Veterans
Nov. 11
New Hampshire
In-store

Dine-in

Source: Military.com Find nearestDetails
FREE MEAL

Free Chicken Fried Steak or Chicken Fried Chicken entrée

Veterans & active duty
Nov. 11
TX, OK, LA, AR, NM
In-store

Dine-in only; military ID

Source: VA News Find nearestDetails

Restaurants

Denny's

FREE BREAKFAST

Free Original Grand Slam (5 a.m.–noon)

Veterans & active duty
Nov. 11
Nationwide
In-store

Dine-in only; ID or DD-214; participating locations

Source: VA News Find nearestDetails

Restaurants

Eat'n Park

FREE

Free Smiley Cookie with a meal (plus 10% off dine-in all November)

Veterans
Nov. 11
PA, OH, WV
In-store

With meal purchase

Source: We Are The Mighty Find nearestDetails

Restaurants

Golden Corral

FREE BUFFET

Free 'thank you' buffet dinner — Military Appreciation Night (4 p.m.–close)

Anyone who served: veterans, retirees, active duty, Guard & Reserve
Nov. 11
Nationwide
In-store

Dine-in only; no takeout; family pays regular price

Source: Golden Corral / VA News Find nearestDetails

Restaurants

Hooters

FREE

Free item from a special menu with drink purchase

Retired & active-duty military, veterans
Nov. 11
Nationwide
In-store

Drink purchase required

Source: We Are The Mighty Find nearestDetails

Free soup, salad, bread, nacho & dessert bar + iced tea, plus $10-off-$40 voucher

Veterans
Nov. 11
Pennsylvania
In-store

Dine-in only; while supplies last; voucher expires Nov. 25

Source: VA News Find nearestDetails

Restaurants

IHOP

FREE BREAKFAST

Free Red, White & Blueberry Pancake Combo (7 a.m.–7 p.m.)

Veterans & active duty
Nov. 11
Nationwide
In-store

Dine-in; participating locations

Source: We Are The Mighty Find nearestDetails

Restaurants

In-N-Out Burger

FREE MEAL

Free burger, fries & drink + Veterans Day decal

Veterans, active duty, Reserve & Guard
Nov. 11
West / Southwest
In-store

Proof of service required

Source: VA News Find nearestDetails

Restaurants

Kona Grill

FREE ENTRÉE

Free entrée with purchase of any starter (Nov. 9–11)

Veterans, active duty, Gold Star families & first responders
Nov. 9 – Nov. 11
Nationwide
In-store

Dine-in; starter purchase

Source: We Are The Mighty Find nearestDetails
FREE LUNCH

Free lunch (11 a.m.–3 p.m.)

Veterans & active duty
Nov. 11
Nationwide
In-store

Dine-in; participating corporate-owned locations

Source: We Are The Mighty Find nearestDetails

Free pulled pork or fried chicken sandwich + $10 Thank You card

Veterans & active duty
Nov. 11
CA, AZ, NV
In-store

Dine-in; card redeemable Nov. 27–Dec. 6

Source: We Are The Mighty Find nearestDetails

Restaurants

Max & Erma's

FREE MEAL

Free cheeseburger, fries & fountain drink

Veterans & active duty
Nov. 11
OH, PA, IN, MI & Midwest
In-store

Dine-in

Source: Military.com Find nearestDetails

Restaurants

Metro Diner

50% OFF

50% off a meal (10% off every day year-round)

Veterans & active duty
Nov. 11
Nationwide
In-store

Participating locations

Reported, not confirmed by the company yet — call ahead.

Source: SavorNation Find nearestDetails

Restaurants

NORMS

20% OFF

20% off your check

Veterans
Nov. 11
Southern California
In-store

Proof of service

Source: Daily News Find nearestDetails
FREE MEAL

Free meal from special menu with purchase of an adult entrée (until 4 p.m.)

Veterans & active duty
Nov. 11
New England & NY
In-store

Adult entrée purchase

Source: We Are The Mighty Find nearestDetails

Restaurants

Off the Hook

FREE

Free shrimp platter with fries & hushpuppies

Veterans & active duty
Nov. 11
Select states
In-store

Participating locations

Source: We Are The Mighty Find nearestDetails

Restaurants

Olive Garden

FREE MEAL

Free entrée from a special Veterans Day menu

Veterans & active duty
Nov. 11
Nationwide
In-store

Dine-in only; call your local restaurant to confirm

Reported, not confirmed by the company yet — call ahead.

Source: MenuPriceBook / VeteransDMV Find nearestDetails
FREE

Free Bloomin' Onion + drink (Nov. 10–11); Dine Rewards members also get a free Hero's Meal later

Veterans & active duty
Nov. 10 – Nov. 11
Nationwide
In-store

Dine-in; military ID

Source: We Are The Mighty Find nearestDetails

Free Dinner-Cut Pork Chop with a guest's full-priced entrée, or $39 3-course Military Menu (4 p.m.–close)

Veterans
Nov. 11
TX & select states
In-store

Guest entrée purchase

Source: We Are The Mighty Find nearestDetails

Restaurants

Pilot / Flying J

FREE

Free breakfast sandwich & coffee or lunch item & fountain drink via the Pilot app

Veterans & active duty
Nov. 11
Nationwide
In-store

Redeem in the Pilot app

Source: We Are The Mighty Find nearestDetails

Restaurants

Pokeworks

25% OFF

25% off your entire in-store order

Veterans & active duty
Nov. 11
Nationwide
In-store

Military or Veteran ID

Source: California American Legion Find nearestDetails

Restaurants

RA Sushi

FREE ENTRÉE

Free entrée from select menu with any starter (Nov. 9–11)

Veterans, active duty & reservists
Nov. 9 – Nov. 11
Nationwide
In-store

Starter purchase

Source: Veteran.com Find nearestDetails

Restaurants

Red Lobster

FREE MEAL

Free Shrimp & Chips meal

Veterans, active duty & reservists
Nov. 11
Nationwide
In-store

Dine-in only; ID required

Source: VA News Find nearestDetails

Restaurants

Red Robin

FREE MEAL

Free Red's Big Tavern Burger with Bottomless Steak Fries

Veterans & active duty
Nov. 11
Nationwide
In-store

Dine-in only at participating locations; ID required

Source: Red Robin / VA News Find nearestDetails

Restaurants

Rock & Brews

FREE

Free pulled pork sandwich or Strawberry Fields salad

Veterans & active duty
Nov. 11
Nationwide
In-store

Dine-in only

Source: We Are The Mighty Find nearestDetails

Restaurants

Ruby Tuesday

FREE MEAL

Free Everyday Fresh Meal (up to $17.99) + Garden Bar + bottomless drink

Veterans, retirees, active duty, Reserve & Guard
Nov. 11
Nationwide
In-store

Dine-in only at participating locations; proof of service

Source: Ruby Tuesday / VA News Find nearestDetails

Restaurants

Shake Shack

FREE

Free Single ShackBurger

Veterans & active duty
Nov. 11
Nationwide
In-store

Show military ID or proof of service in-Shack; no purchase required

Source: VA News Find nearestDetails

Restaurants

Sheetz

FREE

Free turkey half sub + regular fountain drink, plus $9.99 car wash

Veterans & active duty
Nov. 11
PA, OH, VA, WV, MD, NC, MI
In-store

In-store

Source: We Are The Mighty Find nearestDetails

Restaurants

Shoney's

FREE BREAKFAST

Free all-you-care-to-eat Breakfast Bar (open–11 a.m.)

Veterans & active duty
Nov. 11
Southeast
In-store

Dine-in

Source: We Are The Mighty Find nearestDetails

Restaurants

Sizzler

FREE LUNCH

Free lunch (6 oz. tri-tip, Malibu Chicken or crispy shrimp) + nonalcoholic drink

Veterans & active duty
Nov. 11
West
In-store

Open until 4 p.m.

Source: VA News Find nearestDetails

Restaurants

Smashburger

FREE

Free All-American Single Smash or Americana Big Dog

Veterans & active duty
Nov. 11
Nationwide
In-store

In-restaurant at participating locations; ID required

Source: VA News Find nearestDetails

Restaurants

Sonny's BBQ

FREE

Free Pork Big Deal — must join rewards by Nov. 9

Veterans, retirees & active duty
Nov. 11
Southeast
In-store

Sign up for Sonny's rewards by Nov. 9

Source: We Are The Mighty Find nearestDetails

Restaurants

TGI Fridays

FREE MEAL

Free meal from a special menu (11 a.m.–7 p.m.)

Veterans
Nov. 11
Nationwide
In-store

Dine-in at participating locations

Source: FSR / We Are The Mighty Find nearestDetails

Restaurants

Texas Roadhouse

FREE MEAL

Free meal voucher (handed out 11 a.m.–2 p.m.), good through May 2027

Veterans & active duty
Nov. 11
Nationwide
In-store

Proof of service; verify your local location participates

Source: VA News / FSR Find nearestDetails

Restaurants

The Ruby Slipper

FREE

Free entrée for veterans; families dining with them get 15% off

Veterans
Nov. 11
Gulf South & Southeast
In-store

Dine-in

Source: We Are The Mighty Find nearestDetails

Restaurants

Tocaya

50% OFF

50% off dine-in orders

Veterans & active duty
Nov. 11
CA, AZ, NV & select states
In-store

Dine-in

Source: We Are The Mighty Find nearestDetails

Restaurants

Twin Peaks

FREE MEAL

Free entrée all day (5 choices) + 20% off all November

Veterans & active duty
Nov. 11
Nationwide
In-store

Dine-in; valid military ID

Source: VA News Find nearestDetails
FREE BREAKFAST

Free breakfast combo at PatriotCafé + free coffee at PatriotBrew (morning of Tue. Nov. 10)

Veterans
Nov. 10
Nationwide
In-store

At VA medical center canteens; no purchase necessary

Source: VA News Find nearestDetails

Restaurants

VIVA Chicken

FREE

Eat free with a guest meal purchase

Veterans & active duty
Nov. 11
Southeast
In-store

In-store; guest meal purchase

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Restaurants

Wendy's

FREE

Free Dave's Single

Veterans & active duty
Nov. 11
Nationwide
In-store

Participating U.S. restaurants; inside or drive-thru

Source: Military.com Find nearestDetails

Restaurants

White Castle

FREE COMBO

Free individual combo meal or breakfast combo

Veterans & active duty
Nov. 11
Midwest & Northeast (incl. MO)
In-store

Dine-in at participating restaurants

Source: Military.com Find nearestDetails

Restaurants

Wings and Rings

FREE

Free lunch combo, all day

Veterans & active duty
Nov. 11
Nationwide
In-store

Dine-in; military ID; excludes starters & drinks

Source: We Are The Mighty Find nearestDetails

Restaurants

Yard House

FREE APP

Free appetizer

Veterans & active duty
Nov. 11
Nationwide
In-store

Dine-in; one per person; no purchase necessary

Source: Yard House / VA News Find nearestDetails

Every day of the year

Restaurants

A&W Restaurants

10% OFF

10% off at select locations

Active & retired military
Year-round
Nationwide
In-store · Military ID

Select locations

Reported, not confirmed by the company yet — call ahead.

Source: Krazy Coupon Lady Find nearestDetails

Restaurants

Arby's

10% OFF

10% off at select locations

Military
Year-round
Nationwide
In-store · Military ID

Select locations

Reported, not confirmed by the company yet — call ahead.

Source: Krazy Coupon Lady Find nearestDetails
15% OFF

15% off year-round

Veterans & active duty
Year-round
West
In-store · Military ID

Reported, not confirmed by the company yet — call ahead.

Source: VA Claims Insider Find nearestDetails

Restaurants

Bonefish Grill

10% OFF

10% Heroes Discount every day

Veterans, active duty & first responders
Year-round
Nationwide
In-store · Military ID

Show ID

Source: We Are The Mighty Find nearestDetails

Restaurants

Country Pride

25% OFF

25% off in uniform

Military & first responders in uniform
Year-round
Nationwide
In-store · Uniform

In uniform

Reported, not confirmed by the company yet — call ahead.

Source: VA Claims Insider Find nearestDetails

Restaurants

Cracker Barrel

10% OFF

10% military discount (varies by location)

Veterans & active duty
Year-round
Nationwide
In-store · Military ID

Varies by location

Source: We Are The Mighty Find nearestDetails
15% OFF

15% off food & drinks

Veterans & active duty
Year-round
New England
In-store · Military ID

May vary by location

Reported, not confirmed by the company yet — call ahead.

Source: VA Claims Insider Find nearestDetails

Restaurants

Fogo de Chão

10% OFF

10% off for veteran + 1 guest

Veterans & active duty
Year-round
Nationwide
In-store · Military ID
Source: We Are The Mighty Find nearestDetails

Restaurants

Golden Corral

10% OFF

10% military discount (varies)

Military & veterans
Year-round
Nationwide
In-store · Military ID

Varies by location

Reported, not confirmed by the company yet — call ahead.

Source: Fast Food Club Find nearestDetails

Restaurants

Hard Rock Cafe

15% OFF

15% off food & nonalcoholic drinks

Veterans & active duty
Year-round
Nationwide
In-store · Military ID
Source: We Are The Mighty Find nearestDetails

Restaurants

Hooters

20% OFF

20% off

Veterans & active duty
Year-round
Nationwide
In-store · Military ID

Participating locations

Source: We Are The Mighty Find nearestDetails
10% OFF

10% off

Veterans & active duty
Year-round
Nationwide
In-store · Military ID

Reported, not confirmed by the company yet — call ahead.

Source: Krazy Coupon Lady Find nearestDetails
10% OFF

10% off (some locations 20% on Military Mondays)

Veterans & active duty
Year-round
Nationwide
In-store · Military ID

Varies by location

Reported, not confirmed by the company yet — call ahead.

Source: Fast Food Club Find nearestDetails

Restaurants

Metro Diner

10% OFF

10% off every day

Active & retired military
Year-round
Nationwide
In-store · Military ID
Source: SavorNation / Daily Meal Find nearestDetails
10% OFF

10% off

Military & first responders
Year-round
Nationwide
In-store · Military ID

Reported, not confirmed by the company yet — call ahead.

Source: Fast Food Club Find nearestDetails

Restaurants

Pilot / Flying J

10% OFF

10% off food & drinks in the Pilot app

Service members & family
Year-round
Nationwide
In-store · App verification

Pilot app

Source: We Are The Mighty Find nearestDetails

Restaurants

Texas Roadhouse

10% OFF

10% Heroes Discount at participating locations

Veterans & active duty
Year-round
Nationwide
In-store · Military ID

Ask your location

Reported, not confirmed by the company yet — call ahead.

Source: The Military Wallet / Chowhound Find nearestDetails

Restaurants

The Melting Pot

10% OFF

10% off

Active duty, veterans & first responders
Year-round
Nationwide
In-store · Military ID

Reported, not confirmed by the company yet — call ahead.

Source: Daily Meal Find nearestDetails

Restaurants

Wendy's

VARIES

Deals through the WeSalute (Veterans Advantage) program

WeSalute members
Year-round
Nationwide
In-store · WeSalute

WeSalute membership

Source: We Are The Mighty Find nearestDetails

Restaurants

Wings and Rings

10% OFF

10% military discount

Military & veterans
Year-round
Nationwide
In-store · Military ID

Participating locations

Source: We Are The Mighty Find nearestDetails

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