Editor's note: American Legion members and Sons of The American Legion members receive special discounts through their membership. Learn more about the deals offered at our special discounts page. https://www.legion.org/benefits
The following are some discounts for veterans and servicemembers for restaurants, retail outlets and recreational opportunities for Veterans Day. While these have been verified, check your local franchise to be sure that they are honoring the discounts and for more information.
RESTAURANTS
54th Street Family Grill
www.54thstreetgrill.com/
Veterans and active-duty military eat free (up to $12) on Veterans Day.
Another Broken Egg Café
https://anotherbrokenegg.com/
Veterans Day Breakfast for Heroes. We're inviting all veterans, active and retired military service members to enjoy a FREE Patriot French Toast Combo and coffee on Monday, Nov. 11.
Applebee’s
www.applebees.com/en/veterans-day-free-meals
We are proud to serve those who serve. Over the past 11 years, Applebee’s restaurants nationwide have served free meals to veterans and active-duty military on Veterans Day to honor them for their courage and sacrifice. We invite you to join us this Veterans Day, Nov. 11, to continue our tradition.
Aspen Creek Grill
https://aspencreekgrill.com/veterans/#
Please join us as we honor our veterans and active duty military on Monday Nov. 11 with a complimentary meal from our special menu from 11 a.m. to close.
Bagger Dave’s
www.baggerdaves.com/promotions/
Active, non-active, reservists, retired personnel and first responders with proof of military identification receive a free great American cheeseburger and fries on Nov. 11.
Bandana’s Bar-B-Q
www.bandanasbbq.com/
Veterans and active-duty military eat free (up to a $10 value) on Veterans day. Must show valid military ID or proof of service.
BJ’s Restaurant Brewhouse
www.bjsrestaurants.com/VeteransDay
All current and former military can enjoy a free entrée up to $14.95 and a free Dr. Pepper beverage on Monday, Nov. 11.
Black Angus Steakhouse
www.blackangus.com/contact/#terms
The Veterans Day plate is offered at $9.99 for an 8 oz. Certified Angus Beef® Top Sirloin with mashed potatoes, fresh broccoli with garlic butter and a non-alcoholic beverage. Only valid on Monday 11/11/19. All military personnel who produce a valid military ID or proof of military service are eligible to receive this special offer. One offer valid per veteran or active-duty military personnel.
Bob Evans
www.bobevans.com/veterans-day
Veterans and active-duty military, your meal is on us. Join us Monday, Nov. 11, and we’ll treat you to one of your favorites: country biscuit breakfast, brioche French toast, the mini sampler, stack of hotcakes, soup & salad combo, or dinner bell plates.
Brick House Tavern + Tap
www.brickhousetavernandtap.com/VeteransDay
Veterans enjoy 20% off your meal on Veterans Day, Nov. 11
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.
www.bubbagump.com/featuring/veterans-day/
Military personnel receive 20% off at Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. nationwide on food and retail purchases.
Burnt Wood Tavern
www.burntwoodtavern.com/
All Veterans and active military eat free on Veterans Day.
Calhoun’s
www.facebook.com/calhounstn/
Veterans and active military enjoy a free meal on Nov. 11 with military ID.
California Pizza Kitchen
www.cpk.com/
This Veterans Day, California Pizza Kitchen offers its gratitude to our nation’s veterans and active U.S. military members with an invitation to enjoy a complimentary meal from CPK’s Veterans Day menu at all participating California Pizza Kitchen locations nationwide. The special menu will include a choice of a complimentary pizza, pasta or full size salad and beverage for active military members or veterans with proof of service. Participating guests will also receive a card to redeem for a buy one, get one free** pizza, pasta, or salad during a return visit November 12-20.
Cattleman’s Steakhouse
www.cattlemens.com/cattlemens-honoring-veterans-with-sirloin-steak-dinner/
In honor of Veterans Day, Nov. 11, Cattlemens Steakhouse is inviting all active, inactive and retired military personal to enjoy a complimentary 8 oz. Sirloin Steak dinner. It’s Cattlemens way of proudly serving those who have served our country. All Cattlemens locations open at 4 p.m. every day. Call your local Cattlemens for details.
CentrAarchy Restaurants (California Dreaming, Carolina Roadhouse, Chophouse ’47, Chophouse New Orleans, Gulfstream Café, Joey D’s Oak Room, New York Prime, The Tavern at Phipps)
https://centraarchy.com/happenings/
Any U.S. veteran or active duty military member is invited to enjoy a FREE entree Monday, November 11, at any CentraArchy restaurant location.
Chili’s
www.chilis.com/restaurant-events/veterans-day
Thank you for your service. Your Veterans Day meal is on us.
All veterans & active military members can get a free meal on Veterans Day Nov. 11 at all participating Chili's Grill & Bar restaurants. Please call ahead to your local Chili’s restaurant if you have any questions about your Veterans Day meals.
City Barbeque
www.citybbq.com/blog/all-veterans-and-active-military-get-a-free-meal-on...
All day on Monday, Nov. 11, all veterans and U.S. military can stop by any City Barbeque location and receive a free sandwich, two sides and a regular beverage, applicable on either dine-in or carryout orders.
Cotton Patch Cafe
https://cottonpatch.com/community/celebrating-causes/
Every Veterans Day, all our restaurants are proud to serve our Award Winning Chicken Fried Steak or Chicken Fried Chicken FREE to all Veteran’s and Active Duty Military.
Country Cookin
http://countrycookin.com/community/honoring-those-who-serve/
All active, reserve, retired, and honorably discharged members of the U.S. military are invited to dine at their local Country Cookin on Veteran’s Day, Nov. 11. Simply show valid military ID (such as a VA benefits card) and fill out the service card to receive a free salad bar or $5 off any entree. Thank you for your service to our country!
Country Kitchen
https://countrykitchenrestaurants.com/
We invite all active and retired military to enjoy a free country scramble on Veterans Day at participating restaurants. Must provide proof of service.
Cracker Barrel
https://crackerbarrel.com/veterans-day?value=home2
On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, all U.S. military veterans and active duty military receive a complimentary Pumpkin Pie Latte or a slice of our Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola Cake at all Cracker Barrel locations to thank them for their service and sacrifice for our country.
Crooked Pint Ale House
https://www.crookedpint.com/veterans-special/
Veterans and active-duty military eat free Monday, Nov. 11. We’re proud to honor those who served on Veterans Day, 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 Nov. 11 at participating Crooked Pint locations only. Not valid with any other discount or offer. Beverages and gratuity not included.
Golden Corral
www.goldencorral.com/military-appreciation/
Golden Corral, the nation’s #1 grill buffet franchise, will thank thousands of active-duty and retired U.S. military personnel for their service with a free dinner buffet and beverage, while raising donations for the Disabled American Veterans (DAV). At all its restaurants nationwide, Golden Corral will serve free dinner buffets with beverage from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 11 to any person who is serving or has served in a United States Military branch, including the National Guard and reserves – identification is not required.
Green Mill Restaurant & Bar
www.greenmill.com/military-veterans-discount/
Green Mill honors our military on Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11 with a free menu item. Active-duty military and veterans must show proof of service.
Gordon Biersch
https://gordonbiersch.com/veterans-day-promotion/
On Veterans Day, active duty servicemembers and veterans with military ID or in uniform receive one of the following free menu items: Top sirloin, beer-battered fish & chips, Cajun pasta, marzen BBQ burger. Also 25 cents of every pint of Veterans IPA will be donated to a local veterans charity Nov. 11-17.
Kolache Factory
http://kolachefactory.com/
Kolache Factory, the largest specialty kolache bakery in the world, will offer a free sausage and cheese kolache and a free coffee (any size) at all its locations to all veteran and active military with government-issued military photo ID on Monday, Nov. 11.
Little Caesars
https://littlecaesars.com/en-us/Promotion-Rules/Veterans-Day/
Veterans and active duty military receive a free $5 HOT-N-READY lunch combo. Veterans and military personnel must present proof of service
Lucille’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que
/www.lucillesbbq.com/promos/military-family-month
U.S. active duty personnel and veterans get a free dessert on Nov. 11. US active duty personnel and veterans receive 20% off for the entire month of November.
Mission BBQ
https://mission-bbq.com/
Veterans eat free on Veterans Day. Free sandwich and cake for American heroes.
O’Charley’s
www.ocharleys.com
Active and retired military members can get a free meal from the "Veterans Thank You Menu" on Nov. 11 to celebrate Veterans Day. Any active or retired military member just has to show a military ID to take advantage of the offer.
Olive Garden
www.olivegarden.com/home
As a way to honor those who served, we are proud to offer all veterans and active-duty military a free entrée on Veterans/Remembrance Day. Veterans and active-duty military will be provided a special menu, giving them a choice from six of our most popular dishes.
Outback
www.outback.com/
On Nov. 11, all active and retired military members can receive a free Bloomin' Onion and beverage.
Red Robin
www.redrobin.com/value/veterans-day.html
Veterans and Active Duty, please join us on Veterans Day, Monday 11/11/19, for a FREE* Tavern Double® Burger with Bottomless Steak Fries. Proof of service is required.
Red Lobster
www.redlobster.com/news-press/press/article/2019/10/30/red-lobster-offer...
Red Lobster is offering a complimentary appetizer or dessert to active-duty military, reserves and veterans. Enjoy a FREE Appetizer or Dessert this Monday, November 11.
Scooter’s Coffee
https://scooterscoffee.com/
Scooter’s Coffee, a Midwest-based coffee franchise, will offer a free drink of any size to veterans and current military personnel with valid military identification on Monday, Nov. 11.
Shoney’s
www.shoneys.com/menu/
Shoney’s® Offers FREE All You Care To Eat, freshly prepared breakfast bar for military on Veterans Day
Texas Roadhouse
www.texasroadhouse.com/
On Monday, Nov. 11 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. all veterans — including all active, retired, or former U.S. military — can enjoy a free lunch at Texas Roadhouse. Veterans and active service members can choose one of 10 entrées from Texas Roadhouse's special Veterans Day menu,
Yard House
www.yardhouse.com/events
To honor and celebrate those who have served our country, we invite veterans and active duty military to join us for a complimentary appetizer on Veterans Day.
ENTERTAINMENT
Aquarium of the Pacific
www.aquariumofpacific.org/events/info/veterans_day/
In celebration of Veterans Day, the Aquarium of the Pacific honors veterans and military personnel. These men and women are invited to enjoy the Aquarium with free admission on Veterans Day. The Aquarium is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is FREE for active military and veterans when ID is shown at the ticket window. Friends and family will need to buy tickets at your local MWR/ITT office or receive $3 off adult and $1.50 off child admissions by showing a Military ID card at our ticket window.
Birmingham Zoo, Birmingham, Ala.
www.birminghamzoo.com/event/veterans-day-2019-9/
In honor of Veterans Day, all veterans, active and retired military and their dependents will receive FREE admission to the Birmingham Zoo on Saturday, Nov. 9 until Monday, Nov. 11.
City Museum, St. Louis
www.citymuseum.org/
At City Museum, nothing is more important than family so we're making it easier for our servicemembers to spend time with those they love the most. On Monday, Nov. 11, we will be open to the public with free admission for veterans.
Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, Va.
www.colonialwilliamsburg.com/plan/special-offers/honoring-service-vetera...
Colonial Williamsburg is offering FREE admission during Veterans Day weekend, Friday through Monday, November 8-11, to all active duty military, reservists, retirees, veterans, National Guardsmen and their immediate dependents. Celebrate with special events including in a march and ceremony honoring America's veterans over Veterans Day weekend on Sun. Nov. 10. Your free admission includes: Admission to more than 40 historic trades and sites, admission to our two world-class art museums, complimentary shuttle service.
Country Music Hall of Fame, Nashville, Tenn.
The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum will honor active duty and retired armed services members Veterans Day weekend with free admission and special programming Saturday, Nov. 9, through Monday, Nov. 11. Free admission is also extended to up to three immediate family members.
George Washington’s Mount Vernon, Vernon, Va.
www.mountvernon.org/plan-your-visit/calendar/events/mount-vernon-salutes...
In honor of our nation's veterans, Mount Vernon admits FREE all active duty, former, or retired military personnel on Nov. 11.
Harley-Davidson Museum, Milwaukee, Wis.
https://www.harley-davidson.com/us/en/museum.html
We salute you! On November 9-11, Harley-Davidson Museum® will offer free Museum entry for all active military, veterans and their families. Learn more about H-D’s military involvement during the Military Gallery Talks at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Free entry with valid military or veterans ID for one additional adult and up to four children, 18 years old or younger. MOTOR® Bar & Restaurant and The Shop (located on the Museum campus) offer a military discount every day.
Knotts’s Berry Farm, Buena Park, Calif.
www.knotts.com/play/events/military-tribute-days
November 3 - 21 and December 2 - 19, 2019
Active, retired and veteran U.S. military personnel may receive free admission to Knott's Berry Farm for themselves and one guest from November 3 - 21 and December 2 - 19, 2019. Up to six military discount tickets may be purchased for $42 each when visiting from November 3 - 21 and $48 each when visiting from December 2 - 19, 2019. Military discount tickets are available for purchase at the Knott's ticket booths.
National Park Service
www.nps.gov/subjects/npscelebrates/veterans-day.htm
The National Park Service invites all visitors to remember our veterans by visiting any National Park Service site for free on Veterans Day. Free for all.
The National World War I Museum and Memorial, Kansas City, Mo.
www.theworldwar.org/veteransday
Join us in honoring veterans with special activities, free public ceremonies on the grounds and free general admission for veterans and active-duty military to the Museum and Memorial on Friday, Nov. 8 through Monday, Nov. 11. In addition, general admission is half price for the public all weekend.
Newseum, Washington, D.C.
www.newseum.org/2019/10/04/free-admission-for-service-members-during-vet...
The Newseum once again offers free admission to veterans and active duty members of the U.S. military plus one guest. This promotion begins Saturday, Nov. 9 and continues throughout Veterans Day weekend, including Monday, Nov. 11.
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, Tacoma, Wash.
www.pdza.org/connect/newsroom/press-releases/free-admission-for-military...
U.S. military veterans are invited to enjoy the splendor of Northwest Trek Wildlife Park and the wonder of Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium at no charge at Veterans’ Appreciation Days on Nov. 9, 10 and 11. Veterans’ immediate family members will receive half-off general admission at each zoo.
Sedgwick County Zoo, Wichita, Kan.
https://scz.org/event/veterans-day
We salute members of our nation’s military, both active duty and veterans, for their dedication and service. To show our appreciation, we’re offering complimentary Zoo admission to all military personnel and their immediate families. To receive free admission, visitors must show a military or veteran ID, discharge papers, or other official identification. Families of deployed military personnel must show an active duty ID.
South Shore Line, Northwest Indiana into Chicago
www.mysouthshoreline.com
To show our gratitude, all active duty military personnel and veterans are invited to ride the South Shore Line for free during the weekend of November 8-10 and on Veterans Day (Nov. 11).
Up to three children 13 years of age and under may ride free with each veteran on off- peak weekday and all weekend trains (off-peak weekday trains arrive at Millennium Station after 9:30 a.m. CST and depart Millennium Station before 3:30 p.m. and after 6:30 p.m. CST).
Sunset Zoo, Manhattan, Kan.
www.sunsetzoo.com/calendar.aspx?eid=772
Saturday, Nov. 9 is Military Appreciation Day. All guests receive free admission in honor of American soldiers and their families. Thank you for your service!
World of Coca-Cola, Atlanta
www.worldofcoca-cola.com/
Military members (active duty, reserves and retirees) can visit World of Coca-Cola free of charge year-round, but Veterans Day is extra special. To show World of Coca-Cola’s gratitude to the men and women who serve our country, the attraction is extending a special offer to their loved ones as well. From Friday, Nov. 1, to Monday, Nov. 11, members of the Armed Forces may purchase up to four half-price general admission tickets for their friends and family to join them in visiting the attraction. Tickets may be purchased with a valid Armed Forces ID card at the attraction’s ticketing windows.
RETAIL
Amazon Prime
www.amazon.com/veteransdaypromo
From now until Veterans Day Nov. 11, Amazon Prime membership for veterans, active-duty military, National Guard and reserve is reduced from $119 to $79 for a year.
American Family Care
www.afcurgentcare.com/
Free flu shots on Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11 for all military veterans.
Great Clips
www.greatclips.com/promotions/veterans-day
Veterans and current military members: Visit a U.S. Great Clips salon on Nov. 11 receive either a free haircut that day or the free haircut card to use at a later date. Non-military customers: Purchase a service at a U.S. Great Clips salon on Veterans Day (Nov. 11) and get a free haircut card to give to a veteran you know. Haircut Cards are redeemable until December 31, 2019.
Just Tires
www.justtires.com/en-US/services/military-offer
Active and retired military receive free checks for vets plus free tire installation on any tire purchase. Must schedule appointment by Nov. 11 for service by Nov. 16.
Kohl’s
www.kohls.com/
Starting Thursday, Nov. 7, and running through Monday, Nov. 11, Kohl’s plans to doluble its regular military discount and give veterans, active-duty members and their families 30% off in stores nationwide. Kohl’s has “Military Mondays’ in which it gives military members, veterans and their families 15% off every Monday throughout the year.
Publix
www.publix.com/pages/discount
As a small way to show our gratitude, veterans, active military personnel, and their families are invited to save 10% on groceries on Monday, Nov. 11. This offer excludes prescriptions, alcohol, tobacco, gift cards, lottery tickets, postage stamps, and money services. Customer is responsible for all applicable taxes. Valid for in-store purchases only. Please present one of the following at purchase: veteran ID card, military ID card, discharge document, or a driver’s license with veteran designation.
Planet Fitness
www.planetfitness.com/veteransday
We're excited to announce that all veterans and active military personnel are invited to work out and relax at any Planet Fitness in the United States from November 8-15 in honor of Veterans Day. Please feel free to bring a workout buddy at no additional charge, and relax after your workout with free HydroMassage and chair massages. Any proof of military service is accepted, along with a photo ID.
Sleep Number
www.sleepnumber.com/military#mil-disclaimers
Military and veteran families receive an extra $100 off select smart beds and adjustable bases with promo code, provided with the above link.
SpartanNash
SpartanNash will honor current servicemembers and veterans of the Armed Forces this Veterans Day by offering an 11 percent discount on all eligible products in its more than 135 corporate-owned retail stores in eight states. The 11 percent discount will be offered Sunday, Nov. 10 and Monday, Nov. 11.
Target
https://corporate.target.com/corporate-responsibility/diversity-inclusio...
We’re proud to offer a 10% military discount on a purchase made in-store and online at Target.com from Nov. 3-11.
True Rest Float Spa
www.truerest.com/veterans
Veterans and active duty military receive a free float on November 11 and every 11th of the month.
Tuft & Needle
www.tuftandneedle.com/veterans-day/
Veterans receive $175 off Mint and Hybrid mattresses through Nov. 11.
