For Veterans Day on November 11, restaurants across the U.S. are offering free meals, discounts, and special treats to honor veterans and active-duty military personnel. It’s their way of saying thank you for their service. Here’s a list of 30 Veterans Day food deals in New Jersey to help you celebrate the day with a great meal.
1. Applebee’s
Veterans and active-duty military can enjoy a free meal from a select menu at Applebee’s on Nov. 11 (dine-in only).
2. BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse
Veterans and active-duty military can enjoy a free chocolate chunk Pizookie and a free appetizer coupon for their next visit when dining in at BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse on Nov. 11.
3. Bonefish Grill
Veterans and active-duty military receive a free Bang Bang Shrimp and a non-alcoholic beverage on Nov. 11.
4. Buffalo Wild Wings
Veterans and active-duty military can enjoy 10 free boneless wings and fries. Available for dine-in or at Buffalo Wild Wings GO locations (walk-in only).
5. California Pizza Kitchen
Veterans and active-duty service members receive a complimentary entrée and drink from a prix-fixe menu at California Pizza Kitchen on Nov. 11. Plus, get a Buy-One-Get-One coupon for a future visit.
6. Chick-fil-A
Veterans and active-duty military can choose between a free Original Chicken Biscuit for breakfast or a free Original Chicken Sandwich for lunch or dinner at participating locations.
7. Chili’s
Veterans and active-duty military can enjoy a free meal at Chili’s from a special Veterans Day menu.
8. Dave & Buster’s
Veterans receive a free entrée (up to $20 value) and a $10 Power Card with valid military ID on Nov. 1.
9. Denny’s
Active and retired military personnel can enjoy a free Original Grand Slam® breakfast at participating Denny’s locations on Nov. 11.
10. Dunkin’
Veterans and active-duty military get a free donut on Nov. 11 (limit one per guest, available in-store only).
11. Friendly’s
Veterans and active military receive a free All-American Burger with cheese and a beverage from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Nov. 11 (dine-in only).
12. Fogo de Chão
Veterans and active-duty personnel get a 50% discount on the Full Churrasco Experience and 10% off for three guests on Nov. 11.
13. Hooters
Retired and active-duty military can enjoy a free meal from a special menu with the purchase of a beverage on Nov. 11.
14. IHOP
Veterans and active military can enjoy a free red, white, and blue pancake combo from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Nov. 11.
15. Little Caesars
Veterans receive a free lunch combo on Nov. 11 at participating locations.
16. LongHorn Steakhouse
Veterans and active-duty military get 10% off their meal, plus a free appetizer or dessert on Nov. 10-11.
17. Olive Garden
Veterans and active-duty military receive a free entrée from a special menu on Nov. 11.
18. Outback Steakhouse
Active-duty military and veterans get a free Bloomin’ Onion and beverage with the purchase of an adult entrée on Nov. 11.
19. Playa Bowls
Veterans get a free bowl with military ID at participating Playa Bowls locations on Nov. 11.
20. QDOBA
Veterans and active-duty military get 50% off any full-size entrée on at Qdoba Nov. 11 (dine-in only).
21. Raising Cane’s
Active or retired military and their spouses get 10% off their entire purchase when they mention the Hero Discount Program on Nov. 11.
22. Red Lobster
Veterans and active-duty military receive a free Shrimp and Chips meal on Nov. 11, which includes six Walt’s Shrimp, fries, coleslaw, and a beverage.
23. Red Robin
Veterans and active military members get a free meal from a select menu, including bottomless fries at Red Robin, on Nov. 11.
24. SONIC
Veterans and active-duty military get half-price shakes of any size and flavor on Nov. 11.
25. Starbucks
Veterans, military service members, and military spouses can enjoy a free tall (12-ounce) brewed coffee (hot or iced) at participating Starbucks locations on Nov. 11.
26. TGI Fridays
Veterans and active-duty military get a free meal from a select menu from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. 11.
27. White Castle
Veterans and active-duty military can enjoy a free individual combo meal or breakfast combo meal on Nov. 11.
28. Wendy’s
Veterans and active-duty military get a free small breakfast combo at Wendy’s on Nov. 11.
29. Yard House
Veterans and active-duty military receive a complimentary appetizer on Nov. 11 with proof of service.
30. Yogurtland
Veterans and active-duty military get 15% off in-store at participating Yogurtland locations on Nov. 11.