(Update: Many of the deals on this page are expired and therefore the links have been removed. This page is kept for reference)
All items below with “no link found” have not been verified by ActuallyFree.com but the information still generally came from reliable sources. More links and ads may become available as Veteran’s Day approaches and some announcements may only be available through other marketing channels such as email or mail. Offers for free appetizers or desserts may not actually be free if they are for dine-in only and/or require the purchase of an entree.
Veteran’s Day Freebies, Free Food, Bowling, Car Washes, and Admission
54th Street Grill
One free entree for veterans and active military up to $12.
Post a photo to the restaurant’s Instagram with the hashtag #54SUPPORTSVETS from now until Nov 12 for a chance to win a 54th Street Grill gift card.
Facebook Post
7-Eleven
Free coffee or Big Gulp for veterans on Memorial Day, July 4th and Veteran’s Day
Veterans Advantage Page
Another Broken Egg Cafe
Free Patriot’s French Toast and coffee at participating locations.
Announced on their home page.
Applebees
Free entree from special menu for veterans and active military.
Veteran’s Day Meals.
Backyard Burgers
Free Back Yard Classic Burger for veterans and active military with valid ID.
Free Burger On Veteran’s Day.
Bagger Dave’s Burger Tavern
Free Great American Cheeseburger with fries with military ID
Announced on their promotions page.
Bakers Square
Free meal for veterans and active military with ID.
Press Release.
Bandana’s Bar-B-Q
Free meal up to $10 for veterans and active military with ID/proof of service.
Facebook Post.
BIBIBOP Asian Grill
Free bowl on Veteran’s day for veterans and active duty.
Facebook Post.
BJ’s Restaurant and Brew House
Free Dr. Pepper and entree up to $14.95 for veterans and active military with ID/proof of service.
Veteran’s Day Page and email newsletter.
Bob Evans
Free entrees from a special menu for veterans and active military with ID or proof of service.
Veteran’s Day Page.
Bonefish Grill
Free appetizer for veteran’s and active military.
(no link found)
Bruegger’s Bagels
Free medium drip coffee at participating locations with valid ID.
(no link found)
Buffalo Wings & Rings
5 free boneless wings with choice of sauce and free non-alcoholic beverage with valid ID, Dine-in only.
(no link found)
Bucca di BEPPO
One free lunch item for veterans and active military
Coupon from email newsletter required, offer code 92100-1221-2273 may work.
California Pizza Kitchen
Choice of free pizza, pasta or full size salad and beverage from Veteran’s menu at participating locations. For veterans and active military.
Veteran’s Day Page and Facebook Post.
Carlo’s Bake Shop
Free cannoli, regular or chocolate with military ID.
(no link found)
Carolina Roadhouse
Free meals for veterans and active military with ID, certain items on menu excluded.
(no link found)
CentraArchy Restaurants
Free entree for veterans and active military from special menu.
Veteran’s Day Page.
Chicken Salad Chick
Complimentary meal from select menu.
Facebook Post.
Chili’s
Free meal from special menu on Veteran’s Day for veterans and active military, at participating locations.
Veteran’s Day Page.
Chophouse ’47
Free meal for veterans and active military with valid ID, certain menu items excluded.
Announced on their home page.
Chophouse New Orleans
Free meal to veterans and active military with ID, certain menu items excluded.
(no link found)
Cicis Pizza
Free pizza buffet with valid ID.
Image.
City Barbeque
Free meal for veterans and active military, including free sandwich, 2 sides and a regular beverage.
Veteran’s Day Page.
Claim Jumper
Free entree from special menu on Nov 11 with valid ID at participating locations.
Instagram Post.
Coffee Beanery
Free tall coffee for veterans and active military
Press Release.
Cotton Patch Cafe
Free chicken fried steak or chicken fried chicken entree, and American flag pin.
Celebrating Causes.
Country Cookin
Free salad bar or $5 off any entree (it’s only actually free if there is a $5 entree but may still be a good deal if there is not).
Honoring Those Who Serve.
County Fair Stores
Free any size coffee for veterans and active military.
Twitter Post.
Country Kitchen
Free Country Scramble, 2 pancakes with scrambled eggs mixed with ham and cheese, at participating locations.
Facebook Post.
Cracker Barrel
Free Double Chocolate Fudge Coca Cola Cake Dessert or Crafted Coffee beverage (Pumpkin Latte) for active military and veterans.
Veteran’s Day Page and Press Release.
Crooked Pint Ale House
Veterans and military eat free on Nov 11.
Announced on their home page.
Cumberland Farms
Free coffee for veterans, active duty, reserve, national guard or honorably discharged military personnel.
Press Release.
Cunningham Restaurant Group (Boulder Creek, BRU Burger Bar, Cafe 251, Charbonos, Croute, Livery, mesh, Moerlin, Nesso, Provision, Rize, Stonecreek, Tavern at the Point, Union 50, Vida)
Free entree of your choice for veterans on Nov 11.
Instagram Post.
Dash In/Splash In ECO Car Wash
Free sandwiches and car washes
Veteran’s Day Page.
Denny’s
Free Build Your Own Grand Slam, choice of four classic breakfast items from 5 am to noon for veterans and active duty military.
Announced on their home page and email newsletter.
Drake’s
Veterans and active military receive a complimentary meal at participating locations.
Facebook Post.
Dunkin’
Free doughnut for veterans and active military, no purchase necessary.
Press Release.
East Coast Wings + Grill
Free meal from Veteran’s Day menu, dine in only
Twitter Post.
El Chico Cafe
Veterans and active military eat free up to $18 on Nov 11.
Twitter Post.
Exchange
Army and Air Force Exchange shoppers enjoy a free coffee at the Express, double points on Military Star purchases.
Twitter Post.
Famous Dave’s
Free Two Meet Salute meal at participating locations for veterans and active military.
Announced on their home page.
FATZ Southern Kitchen
Free Calabash Chicken Basket for veterans and active military.
Announced on their home page:
Farmer Boys
Free Cheeseburger for veterans and active military with valid ID.
Veteran’s Day Page and Facebook Post.
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
Free lunch or dinner entree with valid ID or proof of service.
Press Release.
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
Free combo meal card for veterans and active military.
Twitter Post.
Friendly’s Restaurants
Free meal for veterans and active military.
Press Release.
Furr’s Fresh Buffet (Ryan’s, Home Town Buffet, Old Country Buffet)
Veterans eat free plus a bottled beverage, valid at participating restaurants.
Press Release.
Global Brew Tap House
Free chili and tots on Veteran’s Day for veterans and active military.
Instagram Post.
Glory Days
Free appetizer or order of boneless wings at participating locations with valid ID.
Facebook Post.
Gold Star Chili
Free sit-in “thank you” dinner for veterans and active duty.
Facebook Post.
Golden Corral
Military Appreciation Night, veterans, active military, reserve, national guard all get free meal.
Military Appreciation.
Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurants
Free entree from Veteran’s Day menu.
Veteran’s Day Promotion.
Green Mill Restaurant and Bar
Free lunch or dinner dine-in meal at participating locations with valid ID. Beverages and gratuity not included.
Military Veteran’s Discount.
The Green Turtle
Free meal up to $14 on Veteran’s Day.
Facebook Post.
Grub Burger Bar/Grub Kitchen and Bar
Free entre burger on Veteran’s Day with valid ID
Facebook Post.
Gulfstream Cafe
Free meals for veterans and active military with valid ID, certain menu items excluded.
Announced on their home page.
Hamburger Stand
Free hamburger, small fries and small pepsi with valid ID.
Announced on their home page.
Home Town Buffet (Furr’s Fresh Buffet, Ryan’s, Home Town Buffet, Old Country Buffet)
Veterans eat free plus a bottled beverage, valid at participating restaurants.
Press Release.
Hooters
Free entree from special menu for veterans and active military.
Veteran’s day Page.
Houlihan’s
Free meal from a select menu
Press Release.
Huddle House
Free order of sweet cakes for veterans and active military with ID, Nov 8-11.
Appreciation For Veterans.
Hy-Vee
Free breakfast buffet during breakfast hours at most Hy-Vee locations.
Press Release.
IHOP
Free pancakes to veterns and active military at participating locations.
Facebook Post and email newsletter.
J Christopher’s
Free meal
Veteran’s Day Post.
Jimboy’s Tacos
Free meals up to $10 for veterans with military ID.
Twitter Post.
Joann’s
Free classes for Veteran’s and their families, learn to sew, learn to knit, learn to crochet, learn to decorate with frosting, register in-store.
Verified by email newsletter.
Joellas Hot Chicken
Free meal of 2 Jumbo Tenders, 1 Southern Side, Dippin’ Sauce & Drink.
Instagram Post.
Johns Incredible Pizza Co.
Free admission and buffet Nov 4-11 with coupon
Veterans Page.
Krispy Kreme
Free doughnut and small coffee for veterans and active servicemembers.
(no link found)
K&W Cafeteria
Free entree, two vegetables, bread and refillable beverage with valid ID from 11 am to close.
Veteran’s Day Page.
Kolache Factory
Free Kolache of choice and coffee with ID on Nov 11.
Instagram Post.
Kwikfill
Free coffee with valid ID.
Twitter Post.
LaMar’s Donuts
Free doughnut and 12 oz. coffee for veterans and active duty personnel.
Announced on their home page and Twitter Post.
Little Caesars
Free $5 HOT-N-READY lunch combos for veterans and active military, at participating locations from 11 am to 2 pm, mention offer and present valid ID
Veteran’s Day Promotion Rules.
Logan’s Roadhouse
Free American Roadhouse Meal for veterans and active military.
Folds Of Honor Partnership and Press Release.
Longhorn Steakhouse
Free appetizer or dessert and 10% off their bill.
(no link found)
Lucille’s Smokehouse BBQ
Free dessert for active duty military and veterans.
Military Family Month.
Lucky Strike
Complimentary 1 hour of bowling. (Does not mention shoe rental)
Instagram Post.
Main Event Bowling
Free entree from special menu plus 30 minutes of game play.
Press Release.
Manhattan Bagel Company
Free bagel with cream cheese on Veteran’s Day for veterans and active military with valid ID.
(no link found)
Margarita Mexican Restaurant
One free entree for you AND your guest at participating locations, veterans and active military present valid ID
Instagram Post.
Max & Erma’s
Free cheeseburger, endless fries and fountain drink for veterans and active military.
Instagram Post.
Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt
Free frozen yougurt on Veteran’s Day for veterans and active military.
Announced on their home page and press release.
McCormick and Schmick’s
Veterans, active duty and Gold Star honrees that include parents and spouses get a free entree on Veteran’s Day.
Facebook Post.
Mission BBQ
Free sandwiches and slice of cake while supplies last for veterans and active military.
Announed on home page (2nd slide) and press page.
Native Grill & Wings
One free menu item up to $11.99, dine in only
Facebook Post.
New York Prime
Free entree for veterans and active duty military with valid ID. Certain menu items excluded.
(no link found)
O’Charley’s
Free meal for veterans and active military.
Press Release.
Old Country Buffet (Furr’s Fresh Buffet, Ryan’s, Home Town Buffet, Old Country Buffet)
Veterans eat free plus a bottled beverage, valid at participating restaurants.
Press Release.
On The Border
Free meal combo for veterans, retired and active military.
Verified by email newsletter.
Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt
Free yogurt with valid ID and coupon.
Veteran’s Day Page.
Olive Garden
Free meal from special menu for veterans and active duty military.
(No link found)
Peet’s Coffee
Free coffee or tea, any size on Nov 11.
(no link found)
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
Free Magnificent 7 breakfast at participating locations with valid ID.
(no link found)
Perry’s Steakhouses
Free 3 course pork chop dinner for veterans and active military on Sunday, Nov 10 from 4-9 pm.
Twitter Post.
Petro Shopping Centers (Country Pride Restaurant, Iron Skillet Restaurant)
Complimentary meal from select menu, includes a beverage at participating Country Ride or Iron Skillet restaurants nationwide.
Announced on their home page.
Pilot Flying J
Free breakfast including coffee, Friday through Monday, Nov 8-11.
Press Release.
Price Chopper Supermarkets
Free coffee and donut, Nov 11, 7 am to 7 pm.
Facebook Post.
Primanti Bros.
Free classic sandwich on Sunday, Nov 10 and Monday Nov 11.
Press Release.
Quaker Steak & Lube
Free or discounted meals at participating locations for veterans, active military, reserves.
Press Release.
RA Sushi
Receive a complementary shareable on Nov 11.
Facebook Post.
Red Lobster
Free appetizer or dessert for veterans and active military with valid ID.
Press Release. https://www.redlobster.com/news-press/press/2019/10/30/red-lobster-offers-a-free-appetizer-or-dessert-for-veterans-day
Red Robin
Free Red’s Tavern Double Burger served with bottomless steak fries at participating locations.
Veteran’s Day Page.
Rib Crib
Free meal from menu of honor, choice of two meats and two sides.
(no link found)
Rock & Brews
Complimentary meal for active military, veterans and first responders.
Instagram Post.
Romano’s Macaroni Grill
Free Mom’s Ricotta Meatballs and Spaghetti with military ID or proof of service.
Facebook Post.
Ruby Tuesday
One free burger or sandwich meal up to $14. Dine-in only
Verified by email newsletter.
Ryan’s (Furr’s Fresh Buffet, Ryan’s, Home Town Buffet, Old Country Buffet)
Veterans eat free plus a bottled beverage, valid at participating restaurants.
Press Release.
Sagebrush Steakhouse
Complimentary meal from select menu, Nov 11 from 11 am to 10 pm.
Image and Facebook Post.
Scooter’s Coffee
Free drink of any size on Veteran’s day.
(no link found)
Shane’s Rib Shack
Free sandwich combo meal at participating locations for veterans and active military.
Press Release.
Sheetz
Free meal and a free car wash for veteran’s and active military, Nov 11.
Press Release.
Shoney’s
Free “All You Care To Eat” breakfast as a Thank You from open to 11 am.
Press Release.
Sizzler
Free chicken, steak or shrimp dinner plus choice of one side and beverage (soda, tea or coffee) with valid ID.
(no link found)
Smokey Bones
Free desserts on Nov 11 from 11 am to 1 pm for active duty and retired military.
Press Release.
Sonny’s BBQ
Free pulled or sliced pork Bid Deal combo, dine in only, for veterans and active military with valid ID
Facebook Post.
Starbucks
Free tall coffee for veterans and active military.
Veteran’s Day Page.
Subway
Free six-inch sub with valid ID at select locations.
(no link found)
TA Shopping Centers (Country Pride Reatuarant or Iron Skillet Restaurants)
Complimentary meal from select menu, includes beverage.
Announced on their home page.
Tap House Grill
Free meal and a Sam Adams pint while supplies last.
Image.
Tavern at Phipps
Free meal, excludes alcohol for veterans and active duty military.
Announced on their home page.
TCBY
Free 6 oz frozen yogurt for veterans and active military with valid ID.
Announced on their home page and email newsletter.
Texas Roadhouse
Free lunch from 11 am to 4 pm for veterans and active military on Veteran’s day.
Announced on their home page.
Texas Steakhouse & Saloon
Complimentary meal from select menu, Nov 11 from 11 am to 10 pm.
Facebook Post.
TGI Fridays
Free lunch for veterans and active military with valid ID, up to $12 in value at participating locations.
(no link found)
Twin Peaks
Free meal from a select menu for veterans, ative duty and reserves.
Facebook Post.
Villa Italian Kitchen
Free slice of cheese pizza.
Press Release.
Village Inn
Free meals for active military and veterans.
Press Release.
Vitality Bowls
Free smoothie with valid military ID or VetRewards card.
(no link found)
United States National Parks
All national parks that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone on Veteran’s Day and other days throughout the year. Also check local state parks and reserves for free admission.
Fee Free Park Days.
White Castle
Receive a free breakfast combo with valid ID, combos 1-6 on their menu.
(no link found)
Wienerschnitzel
Free chili dog with small fry and small pepsi for veterans and active duty with valid ID
Announced on their home page.
World of Coca Cola
Active duty military, reserves and retirees can visit the World of Coca Cola free of charge year-round.
Military Appreciation.
Yard House
Veterans and active military receive complimentary appetizer wtih valid ID.
Announced on their events page.
Yardbird Southern Table
Veterans eat free with valid ID.
Twitter Post.
Additional Veteran’s Day Deals & Discounts
Although the following are not actually free, they may still be good deals.
Ahipoki Bowl: 50% off poke bowls.
AMC Theaters: Free popcorn with military ticket purchase.
Baker’s Square: 10% discount for veterans all year long
Bass Pro Shops: 5% off guns and ammo, 10% off everything else, Nov 8-11.
Beef ‘O’ Brady’s: Free meal with the purchase of a meal of equal or greater value
Black Angus Steakhouse: Special $9.99 plate for Veterans on Nov 11 includes steak, mashed potatoes, fresh broccoli and non-alcoholic beverage.
Boston Market: Buy a meal and drink and get one free, Nov 11-12.
Brick House Tavern + Tap: 20% off meal on Nov 11.
Bubba Gump Shrimp: 20% off food and retail purchases on Nov 11.
Carrabba’s Italian Grill: Free calamari with purchase on Veteran’s Day. 10% discount all year long.
Chipotle: Buy one get one free burrito, bowl, salad or taco with valid ID on Nov 11.
The Chop House: 50% off any meal for veterans and active miliatry with valid ID or in uniform.
Connor’s Steak & Seafood: 50% off lunch or dinner entrees
Cotton Patch Cafe: 10% discount for veterans and active military year-round.
Country Cookin: 10% discount on the first Thursday of every month year-round.
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store: $25 off U.S. Military Branch-themed rocking chairs, 25% off all other military licensed products at retail stores and online.
Eat’n Park: 10% discount for entire month of November.
Fogo de Chao: 50% off entire meal on Veteran’s Day weekend.
Grub Kitchen and Bar: 10% discount year-round.
Harbor Freight Tools: Watch mail and email for Veteran’s Day coupons, including a free flashlight, batteries or screwdriver set with purchase, 20% off coupon.
Home Depot: 10% discount
Houlihan’s: 15% off meals for active duty and veterans.
JC Penney: 10% discount in store and online.
Joe’s Crab Shack: 20% discount for veterans and active military.
Lucille’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que: Military Family Month the whole month of November, 20% discount on all meals, excludes Thanksgiving day menu items
Logan’s Roadhouse: 10% discount year-round
Lowe’s: 10% discount year-round.
Mimi’s Cafe: Free breakfast, lunch or dinner entree with purchase of a beverage.
Mitchell’s Fish Market: 20% discount on food and non-alcoholic beverages on Nov 11.
Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub: Free lunch from the 9 Real Size Entrees menu with purchase of an entree.
O’Charley’s: 10% discount year-round
Old Country Buffet: 15% discount on military Mondays, on Veteran’s day the discount extends to a family of four.
Outback Steakhouse: 20% off entire check, Nov 8-11, for service personnel, police, firefighters, first responders and their immediate family.
Medieval Times: Discounted tickets and free Royalty upgrades, entire month of November.
P.F. Chang’s: Free entree with purchase of entree, dine-in only, ID required
Rodizio Grill: Veterans eat free with purchase of at least one adult meal, Nov 11-14.
Smashburger: Free Double Burger with any other menu purchase.
Souplantation/Sweet Tomatoes: BOGO meal, plus email newsletter had coupons for 20% off and other specials.
Spaghetti Warehouse: buy one entree get one free, download coupon between Nov 4-11, redeem on Nov 11.
Texas de Brazil: Veterans receive 50% off dinner Nov 11-13.
Tucanos: Free Churassco meal with purchase of another adult meal, Nov 8-11. Post a selfie and get a free gift certificate on your next visit.
Village Inn: 10% discount year round.
Wild Wing Cafe: Free 6 wings or nuggets in your favorite sauce with purchase of a drink.
World of Coca Cola: Half price for general admission tickets for up to 4 guests and veteran’s and active military get free adimission.
World Market: 25% off entire purchase with valid ID, verified by email newsletter.
Zaxby’s: BOGO TLC Sandwich meal
Local Veteran’s Day Deals, Arizona
Cobblestone Auto Spa, various locations in the Phoenix Metro Area
Free oil change for all veterans and military personnel.
Verified by SMS campaign.
Crawford’s Auto Repair, 2855 S Alma School Rd, Mesa, AZ 85201
5% labor discount off an already competitive low price.
Facebook Post.
Fired Pie, various locations in AZ
Free entree for veterans, active military with valid ID, proof of service or in uniform.
Fresh Start Wellness & CBD, Chandler, AZ
20% discount in store and online.
Instagram Post.
Improvmania Comedy in Downtown Chandler
Veteran’s laugh for free all weekend (Nov 8-11)
Facebook post.
Quick Quack Car Wash, various locations in Phoenix-Metro area.
Free car wash for veterans on Veteran’s day.
(verified by email newsletter)
Serrano’s Mexican Restaurants, various locations in Pheonix-Metro area.
“Standard discount” for veterans
Sent by email newsletter.
Local Veteran’s Day Deals, California
Luna Grill, various locations in and near San Diego and Los Angeles
Free meal of your choice with active military ID or proof of service from Nov 9 to Nov 11.
Local Veteran’s Day Deals, Georgia
Joey D’s Oak Room in Atlanta
Free meal to veterans and active military with valid ID, certain menu items excluded.
Local Veteran’s Day Deals, Texas
Bombshells, various locations in Houston and other cities.
Free meals for veterans and active military on veterans day, 20% discount year-round
Aspen Creek Grill, various cities in Texas
Free meal from special menu, 11 am to close
Announced on their home page: https://aspencreekgrill.com/veterans/
Local Veteran’s Day Deals, New York
The Bocuse, The Tavern at American Bounty, The Egg at the CIA, various locations
Free meal up to $15 or 15 meal points, excludes alcohol. Reservations required at
Some of the sources used to compile this list:
- https://parade.com/938531/jessicasager/veterans-day-2019-freebies/
- https://militarybenefits.info/veterans-day-discounts-sales-deals-free-meals/
- https://www.veteransadvantage.com/blog/discounts-benefits/food-freebies-veterans-and-active-duty-veterans-day-2019-part-ii
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