Many organizations and businesses show appreciation for veterans, service
members and their families with offers on Veterans Day
McLean, Va - Military.com is showcasing Veterans Day Discounts again this year with one of the most comprehensive lists of over 100 restaurants, retailers, and travel and recreation organizations seeking to show their appreciation for service members, veterans, retirees and their families.
"This outpouring of goodwill reflects businesses' profound appreciation for our veterans," said Greg Smith, President of Military.com and retired Navy admiral. "In turn, our veterans and military personnel greatly appreciate that gesture of gratitude."
Veterans and military personnel should keep in mind that most businesses require proof of military service, which can include a Veterans Administration Universal Access Card, Military I.D., DD-214 (discharge papers), Veterans Service Organization Card (VSO's include groups like the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veterans, and the American Legion) or, in some cases, businesses will accept a picture of the veteran in uniform.
2016 Veterans Day Restaurant/Dining Offers:
- 54th Street Grill -- Veterans and active duty military get a free entree on November 11.
- Applebee’s -- Veterans and active duty military receive a free meal from a limited menu, on November 11.
- Arooga’s -- Veterans and active duty military get a free meal from a fixed menu on November 11.
- Ben’s Soft Pretzels -- Veterans receive a free Jumbo Soft Pretzel at participating locations on November 11.
- BJ’s Restaurant -- Active duty military and veterans receive a complimentary entree under $12.95 on November 11.
- Bob Evans -- Veterans and active military personnel receive a free meal from a select menu on November 11.
- Bonanza Steakhouses -- Active duty and retired military get a free buffet on November 11.
- Boston Market -- Active duty or retired military personnel and their families can receive one free brownie or cookie with any purchase on November 11.
- Bubba's 33 -- Veterans and active members of the military get a free lunch on November 11.
- Burntwood Tavern -- Veterans and active military get a free lunch or dinner on November 11.
- California Pizza Kitchen -- Veterans and active military receive a complimentary entrée from a special menu on November 11.
- CentraArchy Restaurants -- Veterans and active duty service members get a free entrée and 25% off to their accompanied family on November 11 at participating restaurants.
- Chevys Fresh Mex -- On November 11 from 11am-10pm, all active and retired military personnel can select one complimentary item from a special Veterans Day menu.
- Chipotle-- Active duty military, Reserves, National Guard, veterans and spouses get a buy-one-get-one (BOGO) deal from 3:00 p.m. to close on November 11.
- Claim Jumper -- On November 14, all Claim Jumper locations will provide veterans with a complimentary meal from a special menu.
- Cracker Barrel -- Veterans get a complimentary slice of Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola Cake on November 11.
- El Torito -- Active and retired military personnel can select one complimentary item from a special menu on November 11 from 11am-10pm.
- Fogo de Chao -- Veterans and active duty personnel will receive 50% off their meal on November 11, and up to three additional guests will receive 10% off their meals.
- Friendly’s -- Friendly’s is treating veterans and active military to a free breakfast, lunch or dinner from a limited menu on November 11.
- Golden Corral -- Golden Corral Restaurants' Military Appreciation Night free dinner will be available on November 14, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Military retirees, veterans, active duty, National Guard and Reserves are all welcome.
- Hickory Tavern -- Veterans and active duty military get 50% off all food and non-alcoholic beverages all day on November 11.
- Hooters -- Veterans and active duty military get a free meal from a select menu at participating locations on November 11.
- Houlihan’s -- Active military and veterans receive one free entrée, valued up to $15, with purchase of an additional entrée on November 11.
- Hurricane Grill and Wings -- Veterans and active duty personnel get a complimentary entrée and non-alcoholic beverage on November 11 from a limited menu.
- Hy-Vee -- Veterans and active duty military members get a free breakfast buffet on November 11.
- IHOP-- On November 11, participating IHOP Restaurants offer veterans and active duty military free Red, White and Blue pancakes from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- JJ’s Red Hots -- Veterans and active duty get a free meal including unlimited hot dogs, sausages, sides and non-alcoholic drinks all day on November 11.
- Krystal -- All guests with their military ID may receive a complimentary breakfast Sausage Biscuit from opening until 11 am on November 11.
- McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurants -- On November 6, participating McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurants will offer a complimentary entree to veterans and Gold Star Families from a special menu.
- Menchie's -- All active and retired military personnel will receive a free 6 oz. frozen yogurt on November 11.
- Mimi’s Cafe -- All veterans and active duty military will receive a complimentary entrée with the purchase of any non-alcoholic beverage on November 11. On November 12 and 13, veterans and active duty military receive their choice of breakfast, lunch or dinner entrees on the ‘Veterans Day’ menu for $5.99.
- Mission BBQ -- Veterans and active duty military get a free sandwich and a slice of cake on November 11.
- Native Grill & Wings -- Veterans and active duty service members receive any menu item up to $11.99 for free all day on November 11.
- Ninety Nine Restaurant and Pub -- On November 11 from 11 am to 4 pm, veterans and active military get a free lunch with purchase of an entree.
- O’Charley’s -- Veterans and active duty service members get a free meal onNovember 11.
- Olive Garden -- Active duty military, veterans and their families get a free entrée from a special menu on November 11.
- On the Border -- Veterans and active duty military can enjoy a free meal from the “Create Your Own Combo menu” on November 11.
- Outback Steakhouse -- All active and retired service members receive a free Bloomin’ Onion and a beverage on November 11. Outback is also offering active and former service members 15% off their meals Nov. 12 through Dec. 31.
- Ponderosa Steakhouse -- Active duty and retired military get a free buffet on November 11.
- Primanti Bros. -- Veterans and active duty military get a free sandwich from 4 pm to close on November 11.
- Red Hot & Blue -- Veterans receive a free entrée with the purchase of a second entrée on November 9, 10 and 11. Coupon required.
- Red Lobster -- Veterans, reserve and active-duty military personnel receive a free appetizer or dessert from a limited menu on November 10 and 11.
- Red Robin -- Veterans and active duty military get a free Red’s Tavern Double Burger with Bottomless Steak Fries on November 11.
- RibCrib -- Veterans and active military personnel receive a free meal on November 11.
- Rock and Brews -- Veterans and active military personnel receive a complimentary pulled pork sandwich on November 11.
- Rosebud Restaurants -- All currently serving and retired veterans get half off a second entrée purchase for lunch with the purchase of an entrée on November 11.
- Ruby Tuesday -- Veterans, active duty and reserve service members get a free appetizer on November 11.
- Shoney's -- Shoney's will offer a free All-American Burger to veterans and active duty service members on November 11.
- Sticky Fingers -- Veterans and active military get a free pulled pork sandwich with baked beans and cole slaw all day on November 11
- Tap House Grill -- Active, inactive and retired military personnel get a complimentary meal on November 11.
- Texas Roadhouse -- Texas Roadhouse locations nationwide will offer veterans a free lunch on November 11 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Offer is good for active duty, retired or former U.S. military.
- TGIFridays -- Veterans and active duty military get a free lunch on November 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Twin Peaks -- Active duty and veterans get a free menu item from their Annual Veterans Day Appreciation Menu on November 11.
- Village Inn -- Veterans and active military personnel receive a free Inn-Credible V.I.B. Breakfast on November 11.
- White Castle -- Veterans and all members of the military receive a free combo meal on November 11.
- Wienerschnitzel -- Veterans and active duty military receive a free Chili Dog, small fries and a 20 oz. drink on November 11.
- Yard House -- Veterans and active duty military receive a complimentary appetizer on November 11.
2016 Veterans Day Retailer Offers:
- American Family Care -- Military veterans get a free flu shot on November 11.
- Brides Across America -- Brides Across America holds a wedding gown giveaway in partnership with bridal salons across the country in November to honor Veterans Day. Qualifying brides register to attend the event at a participating bridal salon by completing the registration form and paying a $30 fee. Once verified, you will be assisted in finding a gown from the selection. Click here for more details.
- Enterprise Car Sales -- Active duty military members, veterans and their dependents get a Firestone Prepaid Maintenance Package with any used vehicle purchase during the month of November.
- Firestone Complete Auto Care -- Between November 11 through 13, veterans and active duty personnel receive an additional 10% off the lowest advertised price of any automotive service.
- Grace for Vets -- Car washes from around the world who join this program offer free car washes to veterans and service members on November 11.
- Great Clips -- On November 11, customers who come in for a service can get a free haircut card to give to their favorite veteran. Veterans can also receive a free haircut or get the free haircut card. Haircuts are redeemable until Dec. 31.
- Home Depot -- Home Depot offers a 10% discount to all veterans on November 11. Home Depot offers the 10% discount year round to for active duty and retirees.
- Lowe's -- All veterans receive a 10% discount on November 11. The offer is available in stores only.
- Meineke -- On November 11, all veterans will receive a free Basic Oil Change at participating locations.
- Publix -- Veterans, military personnel, and their families save 10% on groceries on November 11.
- Rack Room Shoes -- Military personnel and their dependents get a 10% discount off entire purchase on Veteran’s Day, November 11.
- Sleep Number -- Through November 14, active and veteran military members will receive exclusive discounts on Sleep Number products. Save up to $700 on select Sleep Number mattress sets.
- Sport Clips -- Participating locations are offering veterans and active duty service members free haircuts on November 11.
- Tires Plus -- Between November 11 through 13, veterans and active duty personnel receive an additional 10% off the lowest advertised price of any automotive service.
- TOPS -- Veterans and active military personnel receive an 11% discount off of a total order on November 11.
- Wheel Works -- Between November 11 through 13, veterans and active duty personnel receive an additional 10% off the lowest advertised price of any automotive service.
2016 Veterans Day Travel and Recreation Discounts:
- 9/11 Memorial and Museum -- Veterans will receive free Museum admission as well as half price museum tickets for up to two family members from November 9 to November 13.
- Aquarium of the Pacific -- Veterans and military personnel get free admission on November 11.
- Army Corp of Engineers Recreation Areas -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will waive day use fees for veterans, active and reserve component service members, and their families at the USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide on November 11.
- B&Bs for Vets -- Complimentary rooms will be offered to veterans on either November 10 or November 11.
- Birmingham Zoo -- All active and retired military, veterans and their dependents will receive free admission on November 11, 12 and 13.
- Boston Bruins -- In conjunction with Military Appreciation Night on Thursday, November 10, all military will receive 20% off at the ProShop and all Fan Zone locations on the night of the game.
- Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden -- Veterans get free admission on November 11.
- Harley-Davidson Museum -- The Harley-Davidson Museum is offering free admission to active military, veterans and their families on November 11, 12, and 13 in honor of Veterans Day.
- Killington Resort -- Active Duty, Retired and Honorably Discharged members of the military receive a complimentary lift ticket on November 11.
- Knotts Berry Farm -- Active duty military and veterans receive free admission for themselves and 1 guest, as well as 6 additional tickets for a discounted price from November 1 - 18 and November 28 - December 16.
- LEGOLAND Florida -- Veterans get free admission November 1-20, as well as 50% off tickets for up to six accompanying guests.
- Main Event -- Active duty military and veterans bowl for free from open to 3pm on November 11.
- National Parks -- On Veterans Day, November 11, veterans will have access to over 100 National Parks that require entrance fees for free.
- National Veterans Day Run -- The National Veterans Day Run on November 11 offers veterans and active duty military a reduced-rate entry into the race, as well as discounted rates to their spouses.
- Natural History Museum of Utah -- Former members of the military, plus one additional guest each, receive free admission on November 11.
- Newseum -- Active duty and retired members of the military, plus one guest receive free admission November 11 through November 13.
- Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium -- On November 11, 12, and 13, active duty service members and veterans receive free admission. Immediate family members will receive half-off general admission.
- Pro Football Hall of Fame -- Throughout the month of November, active members of the military and veterans plus one guest will be allowed free entry.
- Queen Mary -- The Queen Mary offers free admission to active service members, retired military personnel, veterans and special discounts for their family members on November 11.
- Red Roof Inn -- Red Roof Inn is offering 15% off stays in the month of November to veterans, active duty military and their families.
- Riverbanks Zoo and Garden -- Active duty and retired military receive free admission on November 11 from 9 am to 5 pm.
- Southampton Inn -- Veterans get a special $125 nightly rate for any stay in November (except for Thanksgiving).
- UFC GYM -- Active duty and veteran military personnel as well as their families get VIP status November 11 through 13. VIP attendees will receive total gym access, including a special class on November 12.
- Westgate Resorts -- Beginning November 11 at 9 a.m. EST, the first 1,000 eligible service members who complete the online military appreciation form and place a fully refundable $75 deposit will receive a complimentary three-day, two-night vacation for up to four people at Westgate Town Center May 5-7, 2017. All veterans get a special 25 percent savings on Veterans Day for rooms across their entire portfolio of 28 properties.
- World of Coca-Cola -- Active duty, reserves and retirees get free admission year-round, and November 3 through November 13, members of the Armed Forces may also purchase up to four half-price general admission tickets for their friends and family.
- Zoo Atlanta -- Veteran, active-duty, retired and reserve members get free admission and $4 off general admission for up to six accompanying guests on November 11.
Veterans are encouraged to read the offers carefully as some discounts are offered in the days before Veterans Day or may extend past Veterans Day and run for a specific period of time.
Additionally, not all franchise locations participate in their national chain's Veterans Day programs -- customers are encouraged to contact their nearest establishment to make sure they are willing to honor the discount at that location.