Nationwide, Wednesday, Nov. 11 is a day to thank veterans and those who are currently serving in active duty.
Several restaurant chains are also getting in on the act by offering free food for all veterans or current service members. Check out the list below to see what restaurants in the area are offering for Veterans Day.
If you are planning on taking part in these Veterans Day deals, be sure to bring some form of military ID, as many restaurants are asking for proof of service. Offers are only available at participating locations.
Applebees – Choose from Thank You meal list
Bob Evans – Choice of five breakfast items
Bonefish Grill – Free Bang Bang Shrimp
Chili’s – Free entree from special menu
Cracker Barrel – Free slice of Double Chocolate Fudge Coco-Cola Cake
Denny’s – Build your own Grand Slam from 5 a.m. to noon
Famous Dave’s – Free One-Meat Salute
Fish City Grill – Free entree
Foghorn’s Wings – Free six-piece order of boneless wings with small fries with military ID
Golden Corral – Free thank you dinner from 5-9 p.m.
Hooters – Free meal
IHOP – Free Red, White & Blue Pancakes from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Little Caesar’s – Free Hot-N-Ready Lunch Combo from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Logan’s Roadhouse – Free appetizer in addition to the daily 10% Military Discount
Long John Silvers – Free Two-Piece Fish Basket
Krispy Kreme – Free doughnut and small coffee
Olive Garden – Choose from list of five entrees, plus family members get a 10 percent discount
Orange Leaf – Up to 11 oz. of free frozen yogurt
Outback Steakhouse – Free Bloomin’ Onion and drink on Nov. 11, plus 15 percent off tickets for the rest of the year
Panera Bread – Free You Pick Two meal
Red Lobster – Free appetizer or dessert from special menu
Red Robin – Free Red’s Tavern Double and Bottomless Steak Fries
Ruby Tuesday – Free Appetizer
Starbucks – Free tall-brewed coffee for veterans, service members or military spouses
Texas Roadhouse – Free lunch choice from special menu
TGIFridays – Free lunch from a select menu from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Twin Peaks – Free item from special menu
