11-10-2024 1:30pm

Restaurants Offering Specials On Veterans Day... Monday Nov. 11th of 2024

Beth Callahan Editor

WARREN COUNTY, OH -- Today (11/11/24) is Veterans Day and many restaurants in and around our county are offering veterans FREE or special offers to say "Thank YOU" for serving and protecting our country.

According to www.defense.gov, Veterans Day was first known as Armistice Day, marking the day that fighting ceased in World War I. While the war officially ended when the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919, the actual fighting ended about seven months prior to that on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month and in 1926, Congress officially recognized it as the end of the war. By 1938, it had became an official holiday, set aside to honor veterans of World War I. Then on June 1, 1954, after WWII and the Korean War had happened and at the urging of veterans service organizations, Congress amended the word “armistice” to “veterans” making the day to honor American veterans of all wars.

Below is a list of the restaurants found offering specials. Some say "at participating stores" and all most all require either uniform or military ID to get the offer, so it may be a good idea to check the link provided in the story to see if the restaurant you want to go to is participating in the offer.

Another Broken Egg Cafe — All veterans and active duty or retired military service members free Patriot French Toast, topped with strawberries, blueberries and fresh whipped cream, and house blend coffee (dine-in only, while supplies last).

Applebee's — Veterans and active-duty military, reserves and National Guard get a free meal from an exclusive Veterans Day Menu.

BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse — All current and former military personnel with a valid military ID get a free Chocolate Chunk Pizookie with no minimum food purchase along with a bounce back coupon for a free appetizer, redeemable Nov. 12-Dec. 31 for dine in or take out.

Buffalo Wild Wings — Past and present members of the armed services with valid ID will get 10 free boneless wings and fries on Monday

Casey’s — Veterans can get a free coffee or fountain drink of any size on Monday.

Chicken Salad Chick — Service members in uniform and/or those who present a valid military ID will get a free Chick Meal & drink.

Chili's — All veterans and active military personnel get a free entrée on Monday from complimentary menu (beverages and gratuity not included).

Cicis Pizza — Active and retired military with a valid military ID on Monday can have a complimentary Adult Buffet.

Cracker Barrel — Available all-day on Monday for veterans and active-duty service members to get a complimentary Sunrise Pancake Special at all locations, available for dine-in guests nationwide.

Dave & Buster's — Veterans and active duty military get a free entrée up to $20 and a $10 power card (valid with veteran/military ID).

Dunkin’ — All active and retired military get a free donut on Veterans Day in Dunkin' stores (limit one per guest while supplies last.

Eddie Merlot’s — Retired and current members of the military can get a free Eddie’s Prime Cheeseburger with Fries on Monday while supplies last.

Fazoli's — All active military and veterans can enjoy a Free Spaghetti with Marinara or Meat Sauce at participating locations with proof of service when dining in or via the online code, VET24, on Nov. 11.

Firehouse Subs — Veterans and active-duty military get a free combo meal with a medium sub, chips or a cookie, and a drink.

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers — Veterans and current military personnel can get a meal card good for a free combo meal of their choice, redeemable Monday to Dec. 31.

Golden Corral — Veterans, active and retired U.S. military get a free “thank you” buffet and beverage Monday from 4 p.m. until closing time.

Hooters — All retired and active-duty military who present proof of service or a military ID and order a drink Monday can get a free meal from the Hooters Veterans Day Menu.

IHOP — From 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., IHOP will offer a free Red, White, and Blueberry Pancake Combo for veterans and active-duty military at participating locations, dine-in only.

Kona Grill — Veteran and active-duty military get 50% off all food.

Main Event — Veterans and active military get a free Double Cheeseburger, Fries, and a 30-Minute Timecard on Monday (deal is available to those with a valid veteran/military ID).

QDOBA — Veterans and active-duty military members get a 50% discount off any full-size entrée on Monday when they dine in (good at participating locations with valid military ID).

Raising Cane’s — Any active or nonactive military, fire, police, EMTs, and their spouses get 10% off their entire purchase when they mention the restaurants' Hero Discount Program at the register (show valid ID to get the discount).

Red Lobster — Those with a valid military ID or proof of service on Monday can dine in and get a free Veteran’s Shrimp & Chips meal

Sheetz— All veterans and active-duty military personnel get a free half turkey sub and a regular size fountain drink

Smokey Bones — Active-duty military and veterans with a valid military ID can get a free Create Your Own 1 meal (one protein, one side, not valid on brisket or baby back ribs)

Sonic Drive-In — Is giving half price shakes in any size and flavor, including both Classic and Master Shakes.

Starbucks — Veterans, service members and military spouses get a free tall 12-ounce brewed coffee (hot or iced) on at participating Starbucks stores in the U.S.

Texas Roadhouse — The restaurant offers active-duty military, veteran, and retired military members a choice between dining in or receiving a meal voucher from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Veterans will receive a meal voucher to use for dine-in or carry-out at a later time. Vouchers are valid until May 30, 2025. A form of military ID is required.

Wings and Rings — Veterans get a free lunch on Monday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at all locations.