Several local restaurants are thanking active and retired military personnel with free food on Veterans Day. To receive the free items or discounts, places require valid military ID, proof of service or for customers to be uniform. The specials listed are for Nov. 11 unless otherwise noted.
Applebee’s – From open to close, free menu item.
Bob Evans – Free all–you-can-eat hotcakes.
Boston Market – Free whole chicken with the purchase of a family meal.
Buca di Beppo – Free individual pasta.
Carrabba’s – Free appetizer at participating locations Nov. 8 through 11.
Champps – Free handcrafted burger and fries all day. Choose from a select menu. Participating locations only, check to confirm.
Cheeseburger in Paradise – Receive a complimentary All-American Burger with fries. Dine in only and must purchase a beverage.
Chili’s – Free meal from a special menu.
Denny’s – Free all-you-can-eat pancakes.
Einstein Bagels – Free signature or classic bagel and shmear, or any other topping.
Famous Dave’s – Free meals and discounts. Offers vary by location.
Fox & Hound Tavern – Free burger.
Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream and Yogurt – Free single-scoop ice cream cones.
Hooters – Free meal, up to $10.99 in value, with any drink purchase.
Little Caesars – Free Crazy Bread.
Longhorn Steakhouse – Complimentary Texas Tonion appetizer and non-alcohol beverage.
Max & Erma’s – Free cheeseburger combo meal with dessert.
Menchie’s Free Frozen Yogurt – Free six-ounce frozen yogurt any time of day.
O’Charley’s – Choice of one of nine meals on the O’Charley’s “$9.99er” menu.
Olive Garden – Free meal from a special menu.
On The Border – Free “Create Your Own Combo menu.”
Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt – Free cup of froyo, up to 11 ounces.
Outback Steakhouse – Free Bloomin’ Onion and a beverage. Plus, all military personnel get 15 percent off from Nov. 12 through Dec. 31.
Red Lobster – Complimentary appetizer from a special menu. Proof of service required.
Red Robin – Free tavern double burger and bottomless steak fries.
Starbucks – Free tall brewed coffee.
Texas Roadhouse – Free special veterans lunch menu including a beverage and sides.
TGI Fridays – Free lunch.
Tucanos Brazilian Grill – Free Churrasco meal. Also, get 10-percent off the entire bill for veterans and troops who dine with their families.
Uno’s – Free entrée or pizza with a purchase.
Discounts are listed but subject to restaurant’s participation. To read more, visit http://militarybenefits.info/veterans-day-discounts-sales-deals-free-meals.
