Veterans Day is Saturday, and many restaurants and businesses across the country are offering discounts and free meals for veterans and active duty military members. The following deals are available, but be sure to check if your nearest location is participating as some may not.
4Patriots: 72-Hour Survival Food Kit deal
Emergency preparedness company 4Patriots is offering all U.S. veterans and active military its $29 72-Hour Survival Food Kit for free on Veterans Day. To get the deal, complete a shipping form on the 4Patriots Veterans Day Celebration Page (it will be available only on Saturday).
Applebee’s
Applebee’s will be offering both veterans and active duty military a free meal on Saturday. They can choose from seven entrees. They’ll also receive a $5 Bounce Back card for use on another visit within three weeks. The offer is valid for dine-in only with proof of service.
Beef O Brady’s: Free meal
Veterans eat for free (up to $12) at Beef O Brady’s on Veterans Day (each location can decide to extend the offer to active members of the military).
Bob Evans
Bob Evans will offer one of seven homestyle meals for free to veterans and active duty military with proof of service. Valid for dine-in only.
Bonefish Grill
Bonefish Grill is offering a free order of Bang Bang Shrimp and a soft beverage to veterans and active duty military with valid ID. No purchase is required. Service members receive 10% off year round.
Brass Tap: Free burger deal
Brass Tap Craft Beer Bars will give veterans a free Pub Burger on Veterans Day (each location can decide to extend the offer to active members of the military).
California Pizza Kitchen
California Pizza Kitchen will offer veterans and active military a free entree from a special menu and a non-alcoholic drink on Saturday with proof of service. Offer is for dine-in only. All people in the party will also receive a buy one, get one free pizza, pasta, or salad offer for a future visit between Nov. 12 and Nov. 21.
Carrabba’s Italian Grill
Carrabba’s will offer veterans and active duty military members a free appetizer or dessert paired with a soft beverage with a valid ID. Service members receive 10% off year round.
Chili’s
Chili’s will offer one of four entrees for free to veterans and active duty military on Saturday with a valid Military ID. Valid for dine-in only.
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store: Free cake
Veterans get a free slice of Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola Cake with an in-store purchase on Saturday at Cracker Barrel. Also, customers can get 25% off U.S. military-themed products, in stores and online.
Denny’s
Denny’s will offer a free Original Grand Slam to veterans and active duty military on Saturday with a valid Military ID. The offer is valid from store open until noon for dine-in only.
Golden Corral
Golden Corral will hold a Military Appreciation Night on Monday, Nov. 13, where any person who has served or is currently serving can receive a free “thank you” dinner between 5 p.m. and close. Offer is dine-in only.
Grimaldi's Pizzeria: 25% off discount
Grimaldi's Pizzeria is giving all active, veteran and retired military with ID 25% off their order on Friday and Saturday. Also, all military service members and veterans get 15% off every day of the year.
Hooters
Hooters will offer veterans and active duty military a free meal from a special menu on Saturday with the purchase of a drink and proof of service. Valid for dine-in only.
IKEA
IKEA will offer veterans and active duty military a 15% discount on in-store purchases up to $3,000 between Nov. 10 and Nov. 22 with a valid ID. Between Nov. 10 and Nov. 12, vets and active duty can receive a free meal in the Swedish Restaurant.
Lowe's Veterans Day: Collectible pins
On Saturday, Lowe’s will offer a free collectible pin to the first 150 veteran customers at each store.
Lowe's gives a 10% military discount to active duty and veteran military service members and their families every day on eligible purchases, with no annual limit. The home improvement chain also has dedicated parking spots for veterans at each store.
Metro Diner
Metro Diner is offering veterans and active duty military 50% off with a valid military ID. Veterans also receive 10% off year-round.
Publix
Publix will offer veterans and active duty military members 10% off their groceries on Saturday, excluding prescriptions, alcohol, tobacco, gift cards, lottery tickets, stamps and money services. Proof of service required. In-store purchases only.
Pirate Water Taxi
Pirate Water Taxi will offer veterans a free all-day pass with valid proof of service between Nov. 10-12. Veterans can board at any stop with ID. Offer is on first-come, first-serve and limited capacity.
Red Lobster: Shrimp dinner deal
On Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. local time, Red Lobster will give all veterans, active-duty military and reservists a meal voucher for a Veterans Shrimp & Chips dinner – six hand-breaded, butterflied and lightly fried shrimp, french fries and coleslaw – to be redeemed from Monday, Nov. 13, to Sunday, Dec. 10 for dine-in only. (Guests only need to show a valid military ID or proof of service to redeem.)
Red Robin: Free burger deal
Red Robin is giving veterans and active military personnel who dine-in at participating Red Robin locations on Saturday a free Red’s Big Tavern Burger and Bottomless Steak Fries (not valid for online or to-go orders, must show proof of service).
Veterans and active military members – and their parents and spouses – can sign up for Red Robin’s military rewards program for special offers all year long.
Starbucks
Starbucks is offering veterans and active duty military a free tall hot or cold brewed coffee on Saturday with proof of service. In person orders only.
Texas Roadhouse
Texas Roadhouse will offer veterans and active duty military a free lunch from one of 10 choices, including 6-ounce sirloin with two sides, plus choice of a Coke product, tea, or coffee. The meal will be offered between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday with proof of service.
Village Inn: Free breakfast deal
Village Inn will give veterans and active military a free 2-2-2 Breakfast (two eggs, two strips of bacon or two sausage links, and two buttermilk pancakes) on Veterans Day.