In honor of Veterans Day, and to thank veterans, active-duty military and reservists for their service, Red Lobster® is offering guests a free Walt's Favorite Shrimp, Fries, and Coleslaw, featuring six hand-breaded, butterflied and lightly fried shrimp, served with cocktail sauce, as well as crispy French Fries and Coleslaw. The offer is available for dine-in and To Go orders placed in-restaurant* between 11:00am and 4:00pm local time on Friday, November 11, 2022. Guests only need to show a valid military ID or proof of service to redeem this offer. *Available for dine-in and to go orders placed in-restaurant only. Availability may vary. No substitutions or modifications. Active-duty military, reserves, and veterans simply show proof of service. Tax and gratuity not included.
Veterans and active duty military (with valid ID) can choose a free item from a Veterans Day special menu (at participating locations). The menu includes Arooga’s buffalo pretzel, chopped or Caesar salad, cheeseburger, grilled cheese and bacon with creamy tomato basil soup, spicy Italian wrap, boneless wings and original boli.
On Veterans Day, all active and retired military will receive a free country scramble. Offer valid only on November 11, 2022. Must provide valid proof of service. One free Country Scramble per qualified guest. Dine-in only. Cannot be combined with other offers or discounts.
Veterans and Active-Duty Military EAT FREE Friday, November 11, 2022. We’re proud to honor those who served on Veterans Day, Friday, November 11, 2022, with a FREE* menu item. *Free meal offer includes any single item from our menu for dine-in only. Active duty military and veterans must show proof of service. Available on November 11, 2022, at participating Crooked Pint locations only. Not valid with any other discount or offer. Beverages and gratuity are not included. Veterans And Active-Duty Military Save 10% Every Day! Crooked Pint is grateful for the sacrifices our military and veterans made and continue to make to help preserve our freedom. To thank you for your service, we are honored to offer all active-duty military and all veterans 10% off whenever you dine with us. Simply show us proof of service, and we’ll be happy to discount your meal. *Not valid with any other discount or offer.
VETERANS EAT FREE ON VETERANS DAY. To give our thanks to those who served, we’re feeding offering a Free Pulled Pork Sandwich for every active duty or retired military on November 11th. Valid In-store, and Online/ App for Carryout, with Code VETFREE. Must show Military ID, DD-214, or Veterans Card. One per person, not valid with any other offer or discount.
Veterans can get a free meal—a $10 value—at participating O’Charley’s locations on November 11 if they show military ID. O’Charley’s offers a special “Veterans Thank You Menu” that you can choose from. Just check beforehand to see if your nearby O’Charley’s is participating.
Smokey Bones, the Masters of Meat, are saluting the military this Veterans Day with a free meal. On Friday, November 11, 2022, all 62 Smokey Bones locations will be serving up free select entrées for active military and veterans. Military may enjoy their choice of the Meatloaf, 8-piece Boneless Wings, or Pulled Pork Sammy entrée. This offer is good for dine-in only and with valid military ID. “We would like to express our gratitude to individuals who have served our country, and are honored to dish up these fan favorites on Veterans Day,” said Cole Robillard, Chief Marketing Officer for Smokey Bones. “Our entire system is supporting this initiative, so active or retired military may visit any of our locations to enjoy this special offer.” On Veterans Day, military may select one of these three entrées without any substitutions: Meatloaf entrée with fries, baked beans, roasted corn or coleslaw or 8-piece boneless wings with fries, baked beans, roasted corn or coleslaw or Pulled pork sandwich with fries, baked beans, roasted corn coleslaw.The free meal offer is valid only on November 11. No purchase necessary. One complimentary meal per guest.
Those stand for freedom stand tall in everyone's eyes. To our veterans, all of us at Beef's wish to thank you for your service. Please join us for a complimentary meal this Veterans Day. Veterans eat free on Veterans Day with purchase of equal or greater value up to $12. Proof of service required. Not valid with any other offer, discount, promotion, or purchase of gift cards. Tax, alcohol, and gratuity not included. One offer per person, per visit. Valid for dine in at participating locations on 11/11/22 only.
Veterans and Active Duty Military are invited to be our guest for lunch from opening – 5pm on Friday, 11/10/23. Purchase any entrée and you’ll receive a free lunch from our Veteran’s Day Menu.
Honoring Our Military
We’re proud to have honored our active and former military members for over 20 years through Military Appreciation Night, and are looking forward to the celebration this year! Military Appreciation Night will be held on Monday, November 13 from 5pm – close. We will once again be honoring our military heroes with a free “thank you” meal.
Military Appreciation Event 2023 FAQs
Golden Corral® is proud of the U.S. military members who defend our country and our rights. We honor them every year with a special thank you dinner on our Military Appreciation Night. To date, we have served over 6 million free meals to our active duty and retired military heroes. But our commitment does not stop there. Over the past 20 years, Golden Corral restaurants and their guests together have raised over $17.5 million dollars for Disabled American Veterans.
Q: What is the date for 2023?
A: Military Appreciation Night will be held on Monday, November 13, 2023 from 5pm – close.
Q: Who is eligible for the free “thank you” dinner?
A: Any person who has served in the U.S. Military (retirees, veterans, active duty, National Guard or Reserves).
Q: Why does Golden Corral provide this dinner?
A: We appreciate the men and women who are serving and who have served, and we are honored to offer this special event to thank them in person.
Q: Can I bring my family?
A: We know that spouses, children, mothers, and fathers deserve a heart-felt thank you, too, for their own personal sacrifices here at home. Family and friends are welcome to come join the celebration for our military heroes; however, the free ‘thank you’ dinner is for the person who served. Other guests will pay the regular dinner menu pricing.
Q: Can I have a rain check for another night?
A: There are no rain checks for Military Appreciation Night. We hope you can arrange your schedule to join us.
Q: Can I have my free “thank you” meal as a takeout meal?
A: There are no take-out meals associated with this dinner as most veterans feel that this is a great opportunity to renew old friendships, make new friends, and simply enjoy the evening as Golden Corral’s special guest.
Q: How many meals has Golden Corral served over the past 22 years?
A: Golden Corral restaurants have served 6 million free ‘thank you’ meals to our heroes in the military over the past 22 years.
Q: How much has Golden Corral donated to the Disabled American Veterans over the past 22 years?
A: Golden Corral restaurants and their guests have donated over $17.5 million dollars to the Disabled American Veterans organization in the past 22 years.
Join us on Veterans Day, Saturday, November 11 to enjoy a meal on us. *Restrictions apply. Available in-restaurant only for select items.
Thank you for your service. Your Veterans Day meal is on us.
Today and every day, we thank you, our veterans and active military members who define selfless service. We look forward to once again showing our gratitude with a FREE* Veterans Day meal as a small way to honor your service and the sacrifices you’ve made for our country. Thank you will never be enough.
Choose an entrée for your Veterans Day free* meal below. We'll take it from there.
Old Timer with Cheese
Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadillas
Three-Piece Crispers with fries
Chili or Soup with a side salad
Which restaurants give free* meals on Veterans Day?
All veterans & active military members can get a free meal on Veterans Day November 11, 2023 at all participating Chili's Grill & Bar restaurants. Available in-restaurant only for select items. Please call ahead to your local Chili's restaurant if you have any questions about your Veterans Day meals.
*Must present Military ID to redeem offer. No substitutions. Cannot be combined with other offers. Offer only available for dine-in from the limited menu. Beverages and gratuity not included.
Honored to Serve
On Veterans' Day, we're honored to provide a comforting meal to veterans and active-duty military. On November 11, 2023 we'll be offering a special menu of seven homestyle favorites available to veterans and active duty military FREE* at their local Bob Evans Restaurant.
Veterans' Day Dine-In Only Menu
Access the full Veterans' Day menu to see the free menu options for our Veterans and active duty military.
History of Service
Bob Evans himself was a military veteran and we're proud to honor his legacy on Veterans' Day and throughout the year.
*One free item from this menu only valid for Veterans and Active-Duty Military personnel on November 11, 2023 at all Bob Evans Restaurants. Dine-in only, beverage not included. Not valid with other offers, discounts or coupons. Veterans and active duty military simply show proof of military service. Proof of service includes: US Uniformed Services ID Card, US Uniformed Services Retired Card, current Leave and Earnings Statement (LES), veterans organization card (i.e. American Legion, VFW), photograph of yourself in uniform, wearing uniform, DD214, and citation or commendation. Beverages and gratuity not included. Tax additional where applicable.
We salute our Military
Saturday, November 11th
Active and retired military can choose one free meal from our special menu.
Every Rank.
Every Branch.
If you served, we're serving you.
Veteran's Day Menu:
10-piece Boneless Wings
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
Grilled Chicken Sandwich *
Buffalo Chicken Salad
Hooters Burger *
Beverage purchase required, Dine-in only. Offer valid on November 11, 2023 at participating locations only. Military ID or proof of service required. One offer person. Not valid with any other discounts. Menu items may vary by location. * Additional charges apply for modifications or add-ons. Other restrictions may apply.
Veterans and Active Military… We Salute You! Enjoy a FREE Lunch on us Nov. 11 (valid with Military ID 10:45am – 4pm)
Veterans and military members receive a free half rack rib platter with coleslaw and fries on Veterans Day.
Available on November 11th only. Please choose your location above to see participating restaurants, or view the list below!
Available Locations
North Carolina
Florida
Tennessee
Veterans & Active-Duty Military Eat Free 11/11. As a small way of saying thank you for your service, Veterans and Active-Military eat free this Veterans Day (11/11).
Perry’s Salutes Veterans with Two Special Offers. Veterans can choose from a complimentary* Pork Chop Friday Lunch on Nov. 10 OR enjoy a 3-course $39 Military Menu for early dinner on Nov. 11. *All United States active or former military with a military ID or official record showing US military service and a reservation are eligible for one complimentary Perry’s Pork Chop Friday Lunch on Veteran’s Day Eve Lunch, Nov. 10, 2023 when each veteran is accompanied by one paying guest that orders one lunch or dinner entrée. Tax and gratuity not included. Pork Chop Friday® Lunch orders must be placed by 5 PM. Veterans Day Eve Pork Chop Friday Lunch and Military Menu are NOT available for private group dining and only valid for DINE-IN service.
Hoss’s Steak and Sea House 20% Discount:
Thank you, Veterans. Get 20% off your meal & beverage on Saturday, November 11 (Dine-In Only)
Shane's Rib Shack To provide a free meal to Military. Shane’s salutes Military personnel and Veterans by providing a FREE BBQ Pork or Chopped BBQ Chicken Plate November 9th - 11th, 2023!
Shane’s Rib Shack (Shane’s) is promoting a Veteran’s Day Appreciation gift to honor and express gratitude to local Veterans and Military service men and women. Shane’s goal is to work together as a brand to make a lasting impact on these men and women who have sacrificed so much for each of us.
Participating Shane’s Rib Shack locations will honor America’s heroes by giving one free BBQ Pork or Chopped BBQ Chicken Plate to all active, inactive, and retired Military personnel starting Wednesday, Nov. 9th through Friday, Nov. 11th. The BBQ Pork or Chopped BBQ Chicken Plate, one of Shane’s signature menu items, is a half-pound of slow smoked, freshly chopped BBQ Pork or BBQ Chicken accompanied by the choice of two side items. *Military ID or Proof of service required. One meal per Veteran. Valid In-Store only. Offer options may vary by location.
Veterans Day at Sonny’s: Free Pork Big Deals for Veterans & Active Duty Military. Veterans and Active Duty Military, you’re a Big Deal to us. The sacrifices you make to protect our freedom do not go unnoticed, and we couldn’t be more grateful to you. So, in order to show our slow-smoked appreciation, we’re offerin’ you a Free Pork Big Deal* this Veterans Day. That’s a Pulled or Sliced Pork sandwich on your choice of a toasted Bun or Garlic Bread. You also get your choice of sidekick and drink. To get yours, head to our registration page right here. We’ve partnered with ID.me to make sure verified veterans can get their coupons with no trouble. Also, you may have some questions about who is eligible for this deal, and you’ll find some answers in that same link. Pull up a chair, or come in to order a Big Deal to go this Veterans Day. Either way, we’d love to be able to thank you in person for your service. *Restrictions apply. One Free Pork Big Deal per veteran with a valid coupon on 11/11/23. Available for dine-in, takeout and drive-thru. See terms and answers to frequently asked questions in the registration link above.