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Happy Veterans Day! Where to score over 140 free meals, deals at restaurants on Nov. 11

View more than 140 Veterans Day free meals and deals at participating restaurants across the country on Nov. 11, 2023.

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Buffalo Wild Wings offers free boneless wings and fries for retired and active military on Veterans Day.

has arrived and there are plenty of places waiting to honor our military veterans and current personnel on Saturday, Nov. 11.

There are plenty of free meals and food discounts for every taste. As a bonus, there's also a list of entertainment, shopping and service deals available on Saturday.

There are a few guidelines to consider before you go:

  • Participation may vary. Be sure to confirm your favorite restaurant is providing the offer.
  • Most deals will require proof of military service.
  • Most freebies and discounts are dine-in only.
  • Most offers exclude alcohol.
  • Most offers don't include gratuity.
  • Most offers cannot be combined with other discounts.

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Where can veterans eat free meals, Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023?

  • : Grab a free 12-inch cheese pizza.
  • :from a special menu. Guests will also receive with a $5 Bounce Back Card.
  • :Free Bar Louie Craft Burger.
  • : Veterans get a free meal up to $10.
  • : Free appetizer with any lunch or dinner entree purchase.
  • : Free pretzel.
  • : Free 24-ounce brewed coffee.
  • : Receive a free World’s Greatest Cheeseburger, regular fries and soda.
  • :Enjoy a free Chocolate Chunk Pizookie with any purchase of $9.95 or more. Plus, get a coupon for a free appetizer when you spend more than $14.95. Coupon redeemable Nov. 12through Dec. 31.
  • :Free mealfrom a special menu. Choose one from Country Biscuit Breakfast, Sunrise, The Classic Breakfast, The Mini Sampler, Brioche French Toast, Sausage Gravy & Biscuits, Buttermilk Hotcakes, Banana Berry Oatmeal or Bowl of Rolled-Oat Oatmeal and Down-Home Country-Fried Steak.
Bob Evans offers 10 breakfast combo plates free for veterans on Veterans Day.
  • : all other items. Accompanying family members also receive 20% off an entree and all other items. Alcohol is excluded.
  • :Free Bang Bang Shrimp appetizer and soft drink.
  • :Free entree.
  • :Free entree.
  • :Free hot or iced coffee with purchase.
  • :Free meal from a special menu and plus a choice of any Coca-Cola product, coffee or iced or sweet tea from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • :Free order of 10 boneless wings and fries.
  • :Free entree.
  • : Score a free lunch from 10:45 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • : Receive a complimentary taco and soft drink.
  • :Receive afree entree and non-alcoholic beveragefrom a special menu.
  • : Small hot brewed Coffee of the Day or Cold Press. Excludes nitro.
  • :Free appetizer or dessert paired with a soft drink.
Carraba's locations offer a free appetizer and soft beverage for Veterans Day.
  • : Any size free coffee or fountain drink.
  • : Free meal.
  • : Order of free Gourmet Fries. A cheesesteak and drink purchase are required to get the free Gourmet Fries at military base locations.
  • : Free meal.
  • :Free .
  • : Free meal.
  • : Free meal. Choose from Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadillas, chili or soup with a side salad, Old Timer with Cheese or Three-Piece Crispers with fries.
  • : Free adult buffet.
  • : Free coffee through the Circle K .
  • : . Choose fromBBQ Chicken Salad, Black Tie Chicken Pasta, Classic Cheeseburger, Country Fried Steak, Meatloaf and Mashed Potatoes or Southern Fried Chicken.
  • : Free .
  • : Receive a free 8-ounce top sirloin or 8-ounce chicken breast with choice of side, Cody’s Bottomless Salad and sweet yeast rolls.
  • : Free meal from a select menu. Hours and participation may vary.
  • :Free chicken fried steakor chicken fried chicken. Plus, a $1 donation will go to Homes For Our Troops for each Chicken Fried Steak and Chicken Fried Chicken sold on Nov. 11.
  • :Free meal.
  • : Free slice of Coca-Cola cake with any purchase.
  • :Free meal. Choose from Cheeseburger, California Club, Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad, Chicken Tender Dinner or Meat Lovers Pizza.
  • : Free entree up to $20 and a free $10 Power Card.
  • : Enjoy a free entree up to $25.99.
  • : Free pulled pork sandwich.
  • : Free meal from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • :Free donut.
  • : Free meal from a select menu.
  • : Free meal. Choose from an Enchilada Plate with a choice of two cheese, chicken or beef; or the Taco Plate with two chicken or beef tacos. Both include rice and beans.

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  • : Grab a free Eureka! American Cheeseburger.
  • :Free Georgia Chopped Pork Sandwich andchoice of side.
  • :Free "The Big Cheese".
  • :Free spaghetti with marinara or meat sauce.
  • : Free burrito.
  • : Free All-American burger with fries and a drink.
  • : Free meal of choice (up to $12 off).
  • :Free meal. Choose from Cobb Salad with chicken, Desert Fire Pasta, Millhouse Club, or a small 2-topping Deep Dish pizza.
  • : Free entree up to $52.
  • : Free large Wet Burrito.
  • :Free hamburger, regular fries and small soda.
  • :Free meal from special menu with the purchase of any beverage.
  • :Get a free stack of Red, White and Blueberry pancakes from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Red, White and Blueberry Pancakes will be free from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Veterans Day, Saturday, Nov. 11 at IHOP restaurants nationwide.
  • :Free meal from Nov. 11-12.
  • : Free lunch consisting of a double cheeseburger, side and a drink.
  • : Free small treat.
  • :Free meal including two Jumbo Tenders, a Southern Side, a Dippin’ Sauce and a drink.
  • :Free kolache of any kind and free Katz coffee of any size. Excludes croissants, espresso drinks and Polish varieties.
  • : Free doughnut and free small coffee.
  • :Free lunch combo from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • :Free entree.
  • :A special menu varies by location offering a
  • :Free meal. Choose from Lucille’s Original Pulled Pork Sandwich and one side, or Lucille’s Southern Fried Chicken and two sides. Plus, get a $10 thank you card while supplies last. Cards are redeemable Nov. 24 through Dec. 3.
  • :Various offers including free Egg McMuffin Extra Value Meals, McCafe desserts or coffee. Offers vary by location.
  • :Free meal.
  • :Free 6-ounce frozen yogurt.
  • :Free entree.
  • :Free sandwich.
  • : Free meal.
  • :Free entree.
  • :Free meal from a select menu and/or a free slice of pie from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • :Free lunch entree from a special menu.
  • :Free entree from a special menu.
  • :Free Bloomin' Onion and beverage with purchase of an adult entree.
  • :Receive a free meal Nov. 11-12 through a special offer via the store's.
  • Free 12-ounce hot coffee or cold brew iced coffee.
  • : Free bowl.
  • :Free entree.
  • :and bottomless steak fries.
  • :Free entree.
Cunningham Restaurant Group is among the many restaurants offering free meals to military personnel for Veterans Day.
  • :Free “We Salute You” Pulled Pork Sandwich or Strawberry Fields Salad.
  • : Any size free drink.
  • :Choose from a free Slow-Smoked BBQ Pork or Chopped BBQ Chicken Plate. Offer may vary by location.
  • : Free .
  • :Free breakfastfrom the fresh food bar until 11 a.m.
  • : Free Popcorn Shrimp Basket. While supplies last.
  • : Enjoy a free lunch from opening to 4 p.m. at participating locations. Choose from a 6-oz. steak, Malibu Chicken or Jumbo Crispy Shrimp. Not valid for salad bar or gratuity. Call ahead to verify.
  • :Free 20-ounce red, white, or blue smoothie smoothie.
  • : Free Create-Your-Own Combo.
  • : Free burger or sandwich of choice.
  • :Free pulled or sliced porkBig Deal combo.
  • :Free tall cup of hot or cold brewed coffee.
  • :Free entree.
  • :Free cheeseburger special.
  • :Free entree.
  • : Free Chicken Gyro.
  • :First 6 ouncesof frozen yogurt are free.

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  • :Free meal from a special menu and choice of Coca-Cola product, coffee or tea from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • : Free sandwich or burger with fries from 11:30 a.m. until 4 p.m.
  • : Free meal.
  • :Free entree up to $15 value.
  • : Free meal.
  • :Free entree with the purchase of a medium drink or $2.79 minimum purchase.
  • : Free small hot coffee.
  • : Free meal.
  • :Free Churrasco mealwith the purchase of an adult Churrasco meal.
  • :Free mealfrom a special menu.
  • :Free entree.
  • :Free entree.
  • : Any size free coffee.
  • : Free breakfast combo from 6:30 to 10:30 a.m.
  • :Free .
White Castle sliders are packed in patriotic packaging for Veterans Day.
  • :Free chili dog, small fries and small drink.
  • : Free Crispy Chicken Sliders from Nov. 11-12.
  • :Free .
  • : Free signature sandwich through the Zaxby’s .
  • : Free drink of choice.

Veterans Day restaurant deals for military on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023

  • : Score 50% off a poke bowl.
  • :Save 20% off.
  • : Enjoy 25% offyour meal.
  • : Enjoy 20% off a meal from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • :Save 20%on food and retail purchases. Good for parties up to four. Not valid on alcohol.
  • : Receive your entire order.
  • :Enjoy50% off. Plus, up to three guests get 10% off their meals at all U.S. locations.
  • : Veterans and up to 3 guests per table receive 25% off.
Burgers at Ford's Garage
  • : Score 20% off a meal and beverage.
  • :Save 20% off a meal from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • : Enjoy 50% off food from Nov. 11-13.
  • :Offers year-round to active military, veterans and their spouses year-round. Excluded alcohol.
  • :Save 25% off the entire table.
  • :Get 50% off. Also, save 10% off on any visit.
  • :Offers 15% off year-round to military, veterans and first responders.
  • : Score a 3-course early dinner for $39 from 4 to 6 p.m. Reservations required.
  • : All customers can score a Fritos Chili Cheese Jr. Wrap for 99 cents.
  • : Save 20% off.
  • :Save 25% off dinner pricing up to four guests on Nov. 11-12.
  • : Enjoy 50% off any purchase.

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Who has free meals, food discounts for Veterans Day after Nov. 11?

  • : Pick up one free meal voucher worth up to $15between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Nov. 11-12. Voucher redeemable Nov. 13 through Dec. 24. An empty “Fallen Soldiers Table” with symbolic items will be set aside Nov. 11 in remembrance of the soldiers who never came home.
  • :from5 p.m. to close Monday, Nov. 13for the chain’s annual Military Appreciation Night.
  • : from a select menu.
  • :Visit on Nov. 11 and get afree Freddy’s Original Double with Cheese good through Nov. 30.
  • :Free meal on Monday, Nov. 13.Choose from Biscuits & Sausage Gravy Breakfast, Double Down Breakfast, Classic Burger, and Kings Meatloaf Dinner.
  • : Veterans of the U.S. Military, National Guard, Gold Star Parents and Gold Star Spousesreceive a half-priced entree from a select menu on Sunday, Nov. 12.
  • :Save 20% offon Sunday, Nov. 12.
  • :Grab a free printed meal voucher for Veterans Shrimp & Chips between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Nov. 11. Voucher is redeemable for one meal between Monday, Nov. 13 through Sunday, Dec. 10.

More Veterans Day 2023 freebies, deals and discounts on Nov. 11

  • : Free general-admission tickets.
  • : Active and retired military members along with up to three immediate family members receive free admission.
  • :Free.
  • :Visit the box office for a free ticket to any film.
  • :Free car care checks, plus 10% off tires and services from Nov. 10-14. Schedule an appointment by Nov. 14 and use the discount by Nov. 19.
  • :Stop in for afree haircutor grab afree haircut cardto use at a later date. Cards are redeemable through Dec. 1.
  • :sitewide from Nov. 9-16.
  • :Get 15% off.
  • :Save 10% off.
  • -Save. Max discount of $500.
  • :Scoreon Nov. 11. Plus, receive a 25% military discount year-round.
  • :Free car care checks, plus 10% off tires and services from Nov. 10-14. Schedule an appointment by Nov. 14 and use the discount by Nov. 19.
  • :Tickets available for active, retired and veteran military personnel for $19.99. Discount extended up to 5 guests. Military Tribute Days are every Monday through Thursday, Nov. 1-16, including Veterans Day, and every Monday through Thursday, Nov. 27-Dec. 14.
  • :in-store Nov. 10-12. Save 15% off in-store every Monday year-round.
  • :, plus 50% off for up to six tickets through Nov. 30. Free standard parking. Save up to 25% off on hotel stays.
  • Museums:Across the country, many museums are offering free admission for veterans on Nov. 11. Some also are offering discounts for family members.Many zoosand aquariums nationwide will have free admission, too. Call ahead before you go.
  • :to more than 400 national parks. This deal isn't only for veterans and the military — it's for everyone.
  • :plus one guest. Free admission for Blue Star Mothers and Gold Star Families.
  • :Score afree haircut.
  • :year-round. Plus,save 50% offon up to four tickets for friends and family through Nov. 12.
  • :Free Premier Wash.

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