Veterans Day Deals 2016: Free & Discounted Meals For Service Men & Women At Applebees's, Denny's, Olive Garden & More [PHOTO]
There are a few select days each year devoted to U.S. Service men and women, and several restaurants are looking to honor those who have kept their country safe with discounted and free meals this Veterans Day.
Several restaurants and other establishments are offering big discounts to veterans who have served the United States, with cheap meals, special incentives and even some offers for completely comped meals.
Restaurants offering free and discounted meals in honor of Veterans Day are:
Applebee's: At participating locations, veterans eat free from a menu of selected entrees
Bar Louis: Veterans and Active Military Personnel will receive a free app or entrée on Nov. 11, and anyone who orders a limited edition food item from the menu from Nov. 11-13 will help Bar Louis donate 10 percent of the sales to Operation Homefront
BJ's Restaurants: All Veterans and Active Military Personnel enjoy a complimentary entrée under $12.95, plus $5.00 BJ"s beers for all
Cheeseburger in Paradise: Veterans receive a free Veterans Burger with fries on Nov. 11
Claim Jumper: On Monday, Nov. 14, Veterans can enjoy a free Chicken Pot Pie, Jambalaya Pasta, Chinese Chicken Salad, Classic Cheeseburger, Roasted Tri-Tip and Grilled Shrimp, Simply Grilled Chicken Breast, Atlantic Salmon, Country Fried Steak or Black Tie Chicken Pasta
Country Cookin': From 2-8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 15 veterans can receive free meals in honor of Troop Appreciation Tuesday
Cracker Barrel: All veterans receive a free slice of Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola Cake. In addition, those who text SERVE to 27722 and donate $5.00 to Operation Homefront from Nov. 1-11, will have their donations matched. 10 percent of rocking chair sales will also be donated, as will 10 percent of sales if the All-American Jelly Belly Mix, Camo Fudge Bites Choc A Lot, Camo Fudge Bites Big Wally and Red, White & Blue Peg Game
Denny's: On Nov. 11 from 5 a.m.-12 p.m., veterans get a free Grand Slam
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill: Dine with a Veteran or active service member on Nov. 11 and their meal is free
Glory Days Grill: On Nov. 11, get a free appetizer or a free regular order of boneless or traditional wings
Golden Corral: Service members eat free from 5-9 p.m. Nov. 14 for Military Appreciation Night
Green Mills Restaurant and Bar: Veterans and active-duty personnel eat free on Nov. 11
Grub Burger Bar: Get a free burger and fries on Veterans Day
Hickory Tavern: Veterans get 50 percent off food and non-alcoholic drinks, as well as a certificate for 20 percent off their next meal
Hooter's: All military eat free Nov. 11, and everyone else can purchase a Hooters Calendar in restaurants and they will ship it to deployed servicemen around the world
Hy-Vee: Veterans receive free breakfast on Veterans Day
IHOP: Vets and Active Duty Military get a free short stack of Red, White and Blue Pancakes from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. on Nov. 11
Krispy Kreme: Get a free doughnut and small coffee of choice
LaMar's Donuts: Veterans and Active Duty Personnel receive a free donut and 12 oz. Coffee on Nov. 11
Logan's Roadhouse: Receive a free entrée from a similar menu
Longhorn Steakhouse: All Veterans and Active Duty Personnel get a free appetizer or dessert on Nov. 11, plus their entire table will get 10 percent off
Max & Erma's: Veterans and Active Military get a free Best Cheeseburger In America on Nov. 11
Mimi's Café: With purchase of a beverage, receive a free entrée from a special menu
Mission BBQ: Veterans receive a free sandwich and cake while supplies last
Native Grill & Wings: Veterans will receive one free menu item under $11.99 on Nov. 11
Old Country Buffet: All members of the military receive discounts on Military Mondays
Olive Garden: Veterans and active duty members eat free Nov. 11
Primanti Bros.: Get a free meal on Nov. 11
Red Lobster: Get a free appetizer or dessert
Red Robin: Get a free Tavern Double Burger and Bottomless Fries
Ruby Tuesday: Veterans receive a free appetizer
Shoney's: All active-duty personnel and veterans receive a free All-American Burger on Nov. 11
Sizzler: Get a free lunch on Veteran's Day
Spaghetti Warehouse: From Nov. 11-Nov. 13, with a coupon, buy one get one free
Texas Roadhouse: Get a free lunch from the special Veterans Menu, which includes a 6 oz. Sirloin Steakhouse, Single Grilled Pork Chop, Pulled Pork Dinner, Country Fried Chicken, Country Fried Sirloin, All-American Cheeseburger, BBQ Chicken Sandwich, Pulled Pork Sandwich, Grilled Chicken Salad and a Chicken Critter Salad
Village Inn: Show a Military ID and receive a Free Inn-credible V.I.B. Breakfast
White Castle: Receive a free Breakfast Combo or Castle Combo Meal 1-6
Wienerschnitzel: Receive a free Chili Dog, Small Fries and Small Pepsi