Here is the giant list of amazing Meals, Deals, and Perks for Veterans, Active Duty Servicemembers, military spouses, and military families in 2017!
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THE MEANING OF VETERANS DAY:Â A celebration to honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good.
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In Honor of Veterans Day, Target is Offering a 10% Military Discount November 7-11, 2017! Target is proud to offer a Veterans Day military discount from Nov. 7-11, 2017.
All active duty military, veterans and their spouse and/or dependent children are eligible to receive a10 percent discount on purchases in store and on Target.com (some exclusions apply; discount via single-use coupon). Learn More
GIVEAWAYS
(1) In Honor of #VeteransDay Samuels Jewelers is Honoring the Military Community with Two Giveaways Plus a Special Discount!  This sweepstakes will start on 10-27-2017 12:00 PM EST and end on 11-11-2017 11:59 PM EST. The giveaway winner will be announced on 11-12-2017 via email. The winner must respond to the email within 24 hours or a new winner will be selected. Please read terms and conditions of this giveaway. REVV, 14K White Gold, Titanium and Diamond Accent Dog Tag, Retail Value $199 and Sterling Silver, Citrine and Diamond Necklace, Retail Value, $219. ENTER THE GIVEAWAY HERE!
(2) In Collaboration with MilitaryBridge, Sirata Beach Resort, located in St. Pete Beach, Florida is Proud to Show their Appreciation of the Military Community this Veterans Day and Military Family Appreciation Month with an All-Inclusive Family Beach Vacation Giveaway! ENTER THE GIVEAWAY HERE!
(3) EIGHT Ultimate Pillow Giveaway: EIGHT Celebrates the Military Community this Veterans Day with The Ultimate Pillow Giveaway & Increased Military Discount! Enter the giveaway and learn more about EIGHT and their Veterans Day Discount on MilitaryBridge. ENTER THE GIVEAWAY HERE!
RESTAURANTS (FREE MEALS & DEALS)
The Greene Turtle: This Veterans Day, The Greene Turtle Would Like To Honor Our Military Active Duty & Veterans With A Special Discount on Veterans Day.  Up to $12 off you meal from their regular menu. Ex: If an entree costs $14.00 you only pay $2. It the item costs $11.99, you pay nothing. This offer is available at participating locations nationwide. Learn more about The Greene Turtle year-round military discounts on the link provided.
Uno Chicago Grill: On November 11, 2017, Military Members Past and Present Can Enjoy a FREE ENTREE or INDIVIDUAL PIZZA (with an entree or pizza purchase of equal or greater value).  Just show your Military or Veterans ID.
Olive Garden: On Veterans Day, Olive Garden restaurants will offer a free entrée from a special menu to active-duty military and military veterans. The special menu features six of Olive Garden’s most popular items. Entrees are served with unlimited homemade soup or famous house salad and warm, garlic breadsticks. Â
Bar Louie: This Veterans Day, participating Bar Louie locations will offer a free burger or flatbread for all active duty or military veteran with proof of service. November 10-12, 2017, order any limited addition menu item and a portion of the proceeds will helpraise $25,000 for Veterans and Families in need for OperationHomefront.org.
APPLEBEE’S: Military Veterans and Active-Duty Service Members will be able to EAT FREE from the Applebee’s Veterans Day Menu at participating Applebee’s across the U.S. on Veterans Day, Saturday, November 11, 2017 with id.
Zoës Kitchen: On Veterans Day, anyone who has served or is serving can enjoy a FREE ENTREE nationwide with id.  (Waiting 2017 Verification)
99 Restaurant and Pub: On 11/11, All active duty military and veterans with id are invited to be our guests and enjoy a free mealfrom 9 Real Size Entrées for 9.99 Menu with purchase of entrée during lunch from 11 am – 4 pm. Cannot be combined with 10% discount or other offers/coupons/discounts. Does not include beverages/tax/gratuity
Tucanos Brazilian Grill: November 9-11, 2017,  Tucanos Brazilian Grill is providing a special “Thank You” to military heroes. All ten locations will offer active duty, reserve and retired military veterans a complimentary churrasco meal with the purchase of another adult churrasco meal.  Veterans dining single will receive a 50% discount off their meal.  In addition, guests are encouraged to post a selfie taken at Tucanos to receive a Free Dessert Certificate to use at your next visit.
Abuelo’s Mexican Grill: Abuelo’s will donate $1 to Homes for Our Troops for each Chile con Queso appetizer that is sold, Thursday, November 9 through Sunday, November 12. Additionally, Virginia restaurants will offer veterans and active duty military a 20% discount on their entire check all day on Saturday, November 11. Valid Military ID required. Discount applied to food purchases only. Does not include tax, gratuity or alcohol.
Cafe Rio: This Veterans Day, Veterans & their families enjoy a 50% discount off your meal. Learn more about Cafe Rio year-round military discounts on the link provided.
Texas de Brazil: This Veterans Day, Texas de Brazil is honoring veterans with 50% off for up to 2 veterans and 20% off for up to 6 additional guests. Learn more about their year-round military discount on the link provided.
Twin Peaks: On Monday, November 13, 2017 – Active Duty Military and Veterans can enjoy a FREE menu item from our Annual Veterans Day Appreciation Menu.
GOLDEN CORRAL: Golden Corral’s annual Military Appreciation Night dinner will be held on Monday, November 13, 2017, from 5 to 9 pm in all Golden Corral restaurants nationwide. The FREE dinner meal is a special “thank you tribute” to any person who has ever served in the United States Military. If you are a veteran, retired, currently serving, in the National Guard or Reserves, you are invited to join us for Golden Corral’s Military Appreciation dinner.
Black Angus Steakhouse: On Veterans Day, all veterans and active duty personnel will receive a free Special $9.99 Certified Angus Beef® Top Sirloin Steak, with home-style mashed potatoes, fresh broccoli with garlic butter and sweet molasses bread. Offer valid open-3pm on November 11th.
CHILI’S:Â FREE meal, Veterans Day, Nov 11, 2017Â Â from 11am-5pm. Chili’s is offering a free entree from the Veterans Day menu to veterans or active duty military members. You’ll need to show proof of military service to get your free Veterans Day meal.
54th Street Grill & Bar: Veterans Day (Sat, Nov. 11th) offering a Free* Entree (*up to $12) to Veterans & Active Duty military. CONTEST: FOLLOW us on INSTAGRAM www.Instagram.com/54thStreet for a chance to win a weekly gift card. #TreatYourself #TreatYourFriends and family who have served some #Five4! #VeteransDay #SeeContestRules
Bubba’s 33: Veterans and active members of the military get a free lunch on Veterans Day. (Waiting 2017 Verification)
T.G.I. FRIDAYS: In recognition of Service, ALL Veterans and Active Duty personnel are invited to A FREE LUNCH up to $12 at participating locations from 11am-2pm from a select menu this Veterans Day, Saturday, November 11, 2017.
Wienerschnitzel: Veterans and active duty military receive a free Chili Dog, small fries and a small pepsi on November 11.
Burntwood Tavern: All Locations, Veterans and Active military get a free lunch or dinner on November 11, 2017 for Veterans Day.
Lone Star Steakhouse: All Veterans and Active duty military will receive a FREE ENTREE from the Stars & Stripes Menu with a military id. call ahead for participating locations. In addition, 10% of all proceeds on Veterans Day will be donated to SnowballExpress.org to help serve the children of our fallen heroes. (Waiting 2017 Verification)
TEXAS ROADHOUSE: FREE Lunch, Veterans Day, Saturday, Nov 11, 2017 from 11am-2pm. Offer is valid for active duty, retired, or former U.S. military.  All veterans can choose from a select menu. Proof of service includes military or VA card, or discharge papers.
Outback Steakhouse: Free Bloomin’ Onion and beverage to guests with a military ID on Veterans Day. Military discount of 15% off total from Nov. 12 – Dec. 31 with valid military ID.
Mission BBQ: Veterans and active duty will receive a FREE sandwich and cake  on Veterans Day, November 11, 2017.
Hickory Tavern: On Veterans Day this year all Hickory Taverns are honoring our heroes with a special menu and 50% off everything on that menu. This offer will be available at Hickory Tavern locations across North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama and Tennessee participating locations.
Back Yard Burgers: Free Classic Burger for Veterans and Active Duty Military on Saturday Nov. 11. Show military ID or dress in uniform.
Cracker Barrel: Veterans get a complimentary slice of Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola Cake on Veterans Day, Nov. 11th. Plus, Between Oct. 30 – Nov. 11, Cracker Barrel will donate 20 percent of proceeds from online and in-store purchases of Lodge cookware to Operation Homefront.
Tap House Grill: Active, inactive and retired military personnel get a complimentary meal (Dine-In Only) on Veterans Day, November 11, 2017.
Hurricane Grill and Wings: Free meal from a select menu and non-alcoholic beverage at participating locations for Veterans and Active duty with id. on Veterans Day 2016. (Waiting 2017 Verification)
Yard House: Veterans and active duty military receive a complimentary appetizer on November 11.
KRISPY KREME DOUGHNUT: Free doughnut and small coffee  to all those who have served or currently are serving. Proof of military service required or those in uniform. Only at participating locations.
BJ’s Restaurant: FREE entree $12.95 or less on On Friday, Nov. 10, and Saturday, Nov. 11, all service members can enjoy acomplimentary entree up to $12.95 by presenting a military ID or proof of service at any BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse location nationwide. Additionally, BJ’s is honoring active duty and retired military all month long with its Buy a Hero a Beer program. Starting on Nov. 1, guests over the age of 21 may contribute $6 toward a pint of BJ’s craft beer (or BJ’s handcrafted soda) for a veteran or military hero at a BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse® nationwide. You can contribute online at bjsrestaurants.com/hero, on the BJ’s mobile app or directly on your restaurant bill. Active and retired military who would like a beer can sign up online to reserve one. They will then receive a promo code to redeem their BJ’s craft beer or handcrafted soda.
White Castle:Â Free combo meal, including breakfast combos, for all veterans and active military on Veterans Day at participating locations.
JJ’s Red Hots: Veterans and active duty military get a FREE MEAL on Veterans Day 2017 including unlimited hot dogs, sausages, sides and non-alcoholic drinks all day at participating locations.
City BBQ: Free Sandwich platter plus drink (Sandwich platter =any sandwich + 2 sides) on Veterans Day for active duty and veterans at participating locations.
Glory Days Grill:Â On Veterans Day, Free appetizer or boneless wings with a military id. (Waiting 2017 Verification)
Chuck E. Cheese: This Veteran’s Day, Chuck E. Cheese’s will thank veterans for their service by offering one free personal 1-topping pizza to military veterans at all U.S. restaurants. The Veteran’s Day offer is good on Nov. 11, 2017 for retired service members with valid Military ID or proof of military service. Promo code #5500.
CentraArchy Restaurants: Includes 9 CentraArchy Restaurants: New York Prime, California Dreaming, The Tavern at Phipps, Chophouse New Orleans, Carolina Roadhouse, Joey D’s Oak Room, Chophouse ’47, Gulfstream Café or Burro Loco on Sunday, November 12, 2017 with a valid military ID or proof of service to enjoy a free entrée from the regular dinner menu (excluding AQ items, Porterhouse, alcohol and tax, dine-in).
Denny’s Restaurants: Veterans Day FREE Grand Slam 5am-noon for active, retired, and veterans with id.
Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza & Grill: On Veterans Day, offering two free appetizer choices. The choice is between complimentary hummus served with grilled herb flatbread or garlic cheese bread on November 11.
MOD Pizza: On Veterans Day, FREE Pizza or Salad for Veterans and Active Duty Military with id. (Waiting Confirmation)
Bob Evans: Offering veterans and active duty military personnel the choice of one of six free meals on November 11, 2017 at all Bob Evans restaurants. The choice of select breakfast (available all day), lunch, and dinner menu items are: Stack of Hotcakes (Buttermilk or Multigrain), Fresh Baked Brioche French Toast,Country Biscuit Breakfast,Mini Sampler Breakfast,Farm Boy Sandwich,Country Fried Steak Dinner
LongHorn Steakhouse: Veterans are invited to enjoy a complimentary appetizer or dessert at LongHorn Steakhouse. Guests that dine with a veteran will also receive 10 percent off their meal. This offer will be available in-restaurant on November 11, 2016.
Max & Erma’s: Veterans and Active Military EAT FREE on Friday, November 11th. Complimentary meal includes a 1/2 lb. cheeseburger, endless seasoned fries, & a fountain drink.
McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurants: McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurants will thank U.S. military veterans and Gold Star family members by offering them a complimentary lunch or dinner on Sunday, November 6 at all 56 locations. Reservations recommended.
Rock and Brews: Free pulled pork sandwich and side on Veterans day for all active duty military and veterans with id at participating locations.
Fazoli’s: Free Spaghetti with Meat sauce or Marinara for Veterans and active military with coupon and with valid ID or while in uniform, from the 10th to the 12th participating locations. No purchase necessary. E-Family members will be offered a $1.99 Spaghetti with Marinara or Meat Sauce with Drink Purchase.
Outback Steakhouse: Outback Steakhouse is honoring America’s military veterans by offering active duty military and veterans a free Bloomin’ Onion and a non-alcoholic beverage. This offer is available to Military Personnel and veterans with ID. Also receive 15% off your purchase from Nov. 12-Dec 31, 2016.
PDQ Restaurants: On Veterans Day either a FREE sandwich or 3-piece chicken tender meal with id for veterans and military members with id. (Waiting Confirmation)
Red Lobster: To thank Veterans, active duty military and reservists, Red Lobster will offer a free appetizer or dessert with a valid military ID on November 11th.
Red Robin: Free Red’s Tavern Double and Bottomless Steak Fries for all Red Robin guests with a military ID or proof of service. At a participating location.
California Pizza Kitchen: Friday, November 11th, California Pizza is offering all veterans and active military a Free meal from a special Veterans Day menu. Dine-in only. Must show ID, be in uniform, or offer other proof of service. Valid at participating locations only. (Waiting 2017 Confirmation)
Buffalo Wild WIngs: Free Wings, 10-12 traditional or boneless wings and a side of fries at participating locations. (Waiting 2017 Confirmation)
Chipotle Mexican Grill: Active duty military, Reserves, National Guard, veterans and spouses get a buy-one-get-one (BOGO) deal from 5 p.m. to close on the Tuesday before Veteran’s Day, Nov. 7.
Champps Americana: Veterans Day FREE meal – up to a $12 value on 11/11 at participating locations. (with valid ID)
Friendly’s: On Veterans Day, Free Big-Two-Do® breakfast (choice of two slices of French toast, two buttermilk pancakes or two slices of toast; two strips of crispy bacon or two sausage links and two made-to-order farm fresh eggs), or All American Burger (fries and a beverage ) during lunch or dinner. Dine-in only. Limited to one per person. Offer available for active military and veterans with ID or discharge papers. Participating locations only.
Little Caesar’s Pizza: Veterans Day, Little Caesars is extremely proud to offer all United States Armed Forces veterans and active military a FREE HOT-N-READY Lunch Combo. Free lunch combo on Nov. 11 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Includes four slices of deep-dish pizza and a 20-ounce Pepsi product. Must show proof of service. Order must be placed before 2 p.m.
Menchie’s: Menchie’s will be giving out free frozen yogurt (up to 6 oz.) to veterans and active duty military all day on Veterans Day, Saturday, November 11, 2017 with proof of military service.
Claim Jumper: On November 14, all Claim Jumper locations will provide veterans with a complimentary meal from a special menu dine-in only.
East Coast Wings & Grill: Come join us in supporting Veterans. We are partnering the th Honor Brewing Company to help raise funds for our Veterans. Read more on their promotion.
On the Border Mexian Grill and Cantina: Free combo meal for active and retired U.S. military on Saturday Nov. 11. Military guests will receive a free Choose 2 or Choose 3 Combo meal that includes their choice of enchiladas, crunchy or soft tacos, empanadas, chimichangas, soup, salad and more at participating locations. Must show id.
Shoney’s: Participating Shoney’s locations will be offering veterans and active duty military a Free All-You-Care-To-Eat Breakfast Fresh Food Bar from 6am – 11am with a military id.
Spaghetti Warehouse: Spaghetti Warehouse, Friday, November 11th through Sunday, November 13th, 2016. Buy one entrée, get one free. Coupon Required (available on their website and FaceBook page on Nov. 4). Choose any of 11 Original Recipe Spaghetti entrées and receive a second entrée free. Friends and relatives are encouraged to treat a veteran to a meal.
Hoss’s Steak & Sea: Free meal from a select menu for Veterans from 11am-9pm at participating locations with id. (Waiting Confirmation)
Cheeseburger in Paradise: Veterans and military personnel receive a  FREE  Veterans Burger with fries on Friday, Nov. 11 with id. (Waiting 2017 Verification)
Fox and Hound and Bailey’s Sports Bar: Veterans and active duty military will receive a FREE item from the 7 under $7 menu with a military id at participating locations. (Waiting Confirmation)
Famous Dave’s: On Veterans Day, Famous Dave’s is offering  The BBQ Salute (free meal offer) 11am-4:30pm dine in only for active and retired military members with id. (Waiting Confirmation)
Village Inn: We’re sharing our heartfelt Thank You to our nation’s heroes, with a Complimentary INN-credible V.I.B. Breakfast at participating locations for all who have served, for Veterans Day.
Tim Hortons Cafe & Bake Shop: Active duty military and veterans receive a free donut all day long on Tuesday, Nov. 11. (Waiting Confirmation)
O’Charley’s: Veterans and active duty service members get a complimentary meal from a select menu on Saturday, November 11th, 2017. Free meal can be ordered from the restaurant’s $9.99 menu. Must show a military id.
Fatz Cafe: Veterans Day Veterans and Active duty with id can enjoy a FREE World Famous Calabash Chicken Meal from 11am -close with id. (Waiting Confirmation)
Red Hot, & Blue: Veterans receive a free entrée with the purchase of a second entrée on November 9, 10 and 11. Coupon required. (Waiting 2017 Confirmation)
Tubby’s Steak & Cheese: Veterans Day, Free small Tubby’s famous sub from 3pm- 6pm at particpating locations for active duty and retired with id.
Food Lion: 12% off all groceries (some exclusions) for active and retired military personnel with an id and MVP card. (waiting on verification 2017)
Primanti Bros: Free Classic Primanti Bros Sandwich on Veterans Day at participating locations for Veterans and Active duty with id.
Hy-Vee: Free breakfast on Veterans Day from 7am-11am at Hy-Vee supermarkets with in-store dining.  Call ahead for participating locations. (Waiting Verification)
Calhoun’s Restaurant: Free meal from a select menu on Veterans Day for Veterans and Active military with id. all locations.
Macaroni Grill: Free Mom’s Ricotta Meatballs & Spaghetti entrée this Veteran’s Day, Saturday, November 11th to all veterans and active military.
Hooters: Hooters invites all veterans and current servicemen and women to a Hooters Veterans Day free meal  from a select menu by presenting a military ID or proof of service at participating Hooters location across the country.
Ponderosa Steakhouse: Free Veterans Day Buffet  for veterans and active military with id at participating locations. Contact your local restaurant for details.
Orange Leaf Yogurt: Free cup of yogurt at participating locations for Veterans and active duty on Veterans Day. (Waiting Verification)
Boston Market: Active duty or retired military personnel and their families can receive one free brownie or cookie with any purchase on November 11. (Waiting 2017 Verification)
Margaritas: Free entree on Veterans Day for veterans and active-duty military, plus their significant other (up to two complimentary entrees) with id.
BD’s Mongolian Grill: First, October 26th – November 12th we will be selling pin-up slips in each of our restaurants. For a donation of $2 you can purchase a pin-up slip and proudly Stand With The Folds; to thank you for your $2 donation we will give you $5 gift card, good toward future food purchases at bd’s Mongolian Grill. All donations will go directly to Folds of Honor. Secondly, on November 9th we are donating 10% of our total food sales to Folds of Honor. Just by dining with us, 11am-10pm you can contribute to the cause. BD’s Mongolian Grill is proud to always offer a 15% Military Discount. Military ID or proof of service required.
K&W Cafeterias: Free meal for all who have served with presentation of military ID on Saturday Nov. 11 (11 a.m. to closing). One free meal per ID. Free meal includes entree, two vegetables, bread and refillable beverage.
Cattlemens Steakhouse: Free Sirloin Steak meal for Active, Retired, and Veterans with id. Reservations recommended. Dine in only at participating locations.Â
Ruby Tuesday: On Veterans Day, Free appetizer from select menu for Active, Reserve, and Veterans with a military id at participating locations.
Perkins: On Veterans Day, participating restaurants will be offering a free Magnificent Seven breakfast to veterans and active military. Since this promotion varies by location, we suggest you contact your local Perkins to find out more.
Mimi’s Cafe: Veterans Day, Free entrée on select menu items for veterans and active duty members. Proof of service required.
White Castle: Veterans and all members of the military receive a free combo meal on November 11.
Quaker Steak & Lube: Veterans Day, Veterans and active-duty military members enjoy several specials such as a Free Meal from a Special Menu, Veterans eat free up to a certain dollar amount, and other specials, ask at your location.
Chevy’s Fresh Mex: Free Build your own 3-item combo for Veterans and active military on Nov. 11. Choose from a selection of Tacos, Enchiladas, Chile Relleno, Tamale or Flautas.
Chicken Salad Chick: Free Chick Special and drink for veterans on Nov. 10, 2017.
Sizzler: Free lunch for veterans and active-duty military with id on Nov. 11 until 4 p.m. to get a six-ounce tri-tip sirloin steak, Malibu Chicken or six jumbo crispy shrimp with a choice of side dish and beverage at participating locations. Beverage choices are coffee, iced tea or a fountain drink. Dine-In Only.
Bonefish Grill: On Saturday, November 11, all active and retired service members with a valid military ID will receive a free Bang Bang Shrimp.
Cicis Pizza: Free pizza buffet with a military id.
Red Hot & Blue: BOGO (buy one get one) up to $10 value with purchase of an iced tea or soft drink, dine-in only, on Veterans Day-Saturday, November 11, 2017 at all Red Hot & Blue locations.