I had seen Veterans day discount discussion over the past week. I noticed some restaurants were missing. Each year I try to go to Applebee's and Red Robin on Veterans day. This year Golden Corral has their free meal on Monday November 14.
Hopefully many service members and their families will benefit from these discounts.
Here is the MOAA List
"2016 VETERANS DAY DISCOUNTS
FOOD AND DINING
Many restaurants, businesses, and attractions are extending their thanks to veterans and active duty military personnel by offering deals and discounts on Veterans Day and throughout the weekend.
Applebee’s Grill and Bar
Applebee’s continues its tradition of offering free meals from their special Veterans Day menu at participating locations. The offer is valid Friday, Nov. 11 for dine-in only. Proof of military service is required.
Arooga’s Grille House and Sports Bar
Arooga’s is offering all veterans and servicemembers one complimentary item from a fixed menu that includes some of Arooga’s favorites, such as their famous crab pretzel, buffalo pretzel, chopped salad, blackened chicken Caesar salad, buffalo chicken flatbread, wagyu cheeseburger, wagyu grilled dog, BBQ pulled pork sandwich, grilled cheese and creamy tomato basil soup, spicy Italian wrap or sub, original boli, and boneless wings. The offer is for dine-in only, and drinks are not included.
Back Yard Burgers
The better burger concept, Back Yard Burgers, is giving back to those who serve our country in a big way. On Veteran’s Day – Friday, November 11 – Back Yard Burgers is offering a free Back Yard Classic Burger to all active duty service members and veterans who show their military ID or are in uniform.
Bob Evans
Bob Evans is giving veterans and active duty military personnel a free meal from select menu items Nov. 11 at all restaurant locations. In addition, the restaurant is offering to all veterans and active duty servicemembers a 10-percent discount from Nov. 12 through Dec. 31, 2016, for dine-in and carryout purchases.
El Torito
El Torito is offering all active duty and retired military personnel one complimentary item from a special Veterans Day menu featuring a two-item combo Friday, Nov. 11, 2016.
Friendly’s
Friendly’s is treating veterans and active duty servicemembers — with a valid military ID or honorable discharge card — to a free breakfast, lunch, or dinner on Veterans Day, Friday, Nov. 11. The breakfast offer is for the Big-Two-Do® and includes a fresh cup of coffee. The lunch/dinner offer is for a complimentary All-American Burger with fries and a beverage (soda, iced tea, or hot beverage). The offer is valid at all Friendly’s locations for dine-in guests only and is limited to one breakfast or lunch/dinner entrée per person.
Golden Corral
Stop by Golden Corral Monday, Nov. 14 for a free thank-you dinner, available to anyone who has served in the U.S. military (retirees, veterans, active duty, National Guard, or Reserve). The offer is valid for dine-in only.
Hickory Tavern
Hickory Tavern is offering veterans and active duty servicemembers 50-percent off food and non-alcoholic beverages from a special menu on Veterans Day. All Hickory Tavern locations are participating. The offer is for dine-in only and cannot be combined with other offers.
Hooters
On Friday, Nov. 11, all veterans and active duty servicemembers can enjoy a free entrée from the Hooters Veterans Day Menu by presenting a military ID or proof of service at any Hooters location nationwide.
IHOP
On Friday, Nov. 11 veterans and active duty servicemembers can enjoy for free three buttermilk pancakes with glazed strawberries, blueberry compote, and whipped topping at participating U.S. of IHOPrestaurant's locations between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Select IHOP restaurants also will offer a combo of two eggs, hash browns, and choice of two bacon strips or pork sausage links as part of the Red, White & Blue Pancake promotion for retired and active duty military personnel. Guests should check with their local IHOP restaurant for additional details.
JJ’s Red Hots
JJ’s Red Hots in Charlotte, N.C., is offering a free meal, including unlimited hot dogs, sausages, sides, and non-alcoholic drinks, all day on Veterans Day. The offer is valid for dine-in only.
McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurants
McCormick & Schmick’s is celebrating their 18th annual Veteran’s Appreciation Event Sunday, Nov. 6 by offering veterans and Gold Star Family members (parents or spouse) a complimentary lunch or dinner entrée from a special menu. Veterans must provide proof of military service. No ID is needed for Gold Star Family members. Contact your local McCormick & Schmick’s, as this is valid at participating restaurants only. Space is limited and reservations are highly recommended. For more information, visit McCormick and Schmick’s Veterans Appreciation Event.
Mimi’s Café
Mimi’s Café is offering on Friday, Nov. 11 a free entrée — from a special all-day menu — with beverage purchase. On Saturday and Sunday, veterans and active duty servicemembers can enjoy $5.99 choices from the special menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The offers are available for dine-in only.
Mission BBQ
Mission BBQ is offering veterans and active duty military members a free sandwich and a slice of cake Nov. 11.
Primanti Bros.
On Nov. 11, veterans and active duty military members get a free Primanti Bros. sandwich. The offer is valid from 4 p.m. to close at participating locations.
Red Hot & Blue
Select Red Hot & Blue restaurant locations are offering veterans (active, inactive, or retired) a free entrée with the purchase of two drinks and a second entrée of equal or greater value (up to a maximum value of $10). The offer is valid Wednesday, Nov. 9 through Friday, Nov. 11, and proof of military service is required.
Shoney’s
Shoney’s is offering a free All-American Burger to veterans and active duty servicemembers on Veterans Day at participating restaurants while supplies last. There is a limit of one per day per military servicemember, and the offer is not valid in conjunction with any other offers. The offer is valid for dine-in only, and beverage, tax, and gratuity are not included.
Sizzler
Guests with proof of military service can enjoy a free lunch including non-alcoholic beverage Friday, Nov. 11 at Sizzler. Free lunch entrée choices include: a six-ounce tri-tip steak, a single Malibu chicken, or a half-dozen fried shrimp. Free beverages are coffee, iced tea, or a fountain drink. The offer is valid until 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11 for dine-in service at participating locations.
EVENTS/ACTIVITIES:
Harley-Davidson Museu
From Nov. 11-13, Harley-Davidson Museum will offer free museum entry for all active duty servicemembers and veterans and their families. The offer is valid with military or veterans ID for one additional adult and up to four children 18 years old or younger.
National World War I Museum and Memorial
Honoring those who served during Veterans Day Weekend by providing free admission to veterans/active duty military personnel and half-price admission for the general public, the annual symposium featuring academics from across the world, a presentation from Pulitzer Prize-winning author David Shipler and a screening of the Liam Neeson-narrated documentary 1916 The Irish Rebellion are among the November offerings from the National World War I Museum and Memorial.
Newseum
The Newseum in Washington, D.C., will offer free admission to active duty and retired servicemembers, plus one guest. The promotion will begin Veterans Day, Friday, Nov. 11, and continue through Sunday, Nov. 13. To take advantage of this offer, servicemembers should present military ID or another form of military service credential or wear their uniforms.
9/11 Memorial and Museum
The National September 11 Memorial & Museum in New York will pay tribute to our nation’s veterans during a special five-day Salute to Service from Nov. 9 -13. A series of events and special programs will be available on the memorial for veterans and their families, as well as the visiting public. Throughout our tribute, veterans will receive free museum admission. Veterans also will receive half-price museum tickets for up to two family members during the tribute. Ticketing for Salute to Service will be available at a dedicated ticket window at the museum entrance.
Miscellaneous:
Army & Air Force Exchange Service
Starting Nov. 11, the Exchange will offer exclusive savings on select TVs, apparel, handbags, appliances and computers. Prices are effective through Nov. 17 while supplies last—shoppers seeking high-demand, deep-discount products are encouraged to arrive early on Nov. 11 to ensure their place in line for the hottest holiday items.
Great Clips
Veterans can visit any U.S. Great Clips salon Friday, Nov. 11 to get either a free haircut that day or to pick up a free haircut card to use by Dec. 31. In addition, anyone who stops in for a haircut at any Great Clips in the U.S. Friday, Nov. 11, will receive a free haircut card to gift to a veteran. The free haircut cards are redeemable by veterans at any U.S. Great Clips by Dec. 31, 2016, with proof of military service.
JCPenney
In honor of Veteran’s Day JCPenney will offer a 5 percent discount from Nov. 10-13 to current and former military personnel and their immediate family members with valid military or VA identification provided in-store.
Main Event Bowling
This Veterans Day – Friday, Nov. 11 – Main Event is honoring our nation’s active-duty and retired military personnel by inviting them to their nearest center between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. to enjoy one FREE hour of bowling. Veterans may bring up to four guests to join in on the fun, and the super-stylish bowling shoes are included!
Meineke
On Nov. 11, all veterans and active duty servicemembers can receive a free Basic Oil Change at participating Meineke locations. A valid military ID is required.
Rent the Runway
Active duty servicemembers and spouses and significant others of servicemembers can receive $25 off an order of $75 or more from Rent the Runway by using the code THANKYOU16. The rental delivery date must be on or before Dec. 31, 2016.
UFC Gym
UFC GYM® will celebrate the upcoming Veterans Day holiday by offering active duty and veteran military personnel as well as their families VIP status at more than 130 locations across the United States from Friday, November 11 through Sunday, November 13.
We will continue to update this list as we hear of more special Veterans Day offers. If you know of one you think should be included, email [login to see] , and we will do our best to add it to our list.
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