Veterans Day restaurant freebies and deals

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Over the past few years, we’ve been able to bring you some great deals, freebies and more for Veterans Day.

This year is no different as our friends at Offers.com has all kinds of restaurant freebies and deals you can enjoy on Veterans Day. You can also enjoy other deals from shopping to entertainment.

Below are some of the restaurant freebies and deals that will be available during Veterans Day:

Applebee’s: Applebee’s has a tradition of offering veterans and active duty military a free meal on Nov. 11. It continues the tradition this year.

Bob Evans: Veterans can get a free meal ordered from a special Veterans Day menu, available Nov. 11 at all locations.

Buffalo Wild Wings: Participating Buffalo Wild Wings restaurants will offer free small boneless or traditional wings and fries for all veterans and active duty service members. Dine-in only. Military ID required.

Chili’s: Free meal for veterans and active duty military Nov. 11. See the special Veteran’s Day Menu.

Chipotle: Buy-one-get-one-free on dine-in purchases at Chipotle on Veterans Day. Valid on burritos, bowls, salads and taco orders. This offer is valid for active duty military, veterans, reserves, national guard, military spouses and retired military. Limit of one free menu item with military ID.

Cracker Barrel: Veterans and active duty military receive a free piece of Coca-Cola Cake, or a crafted coffee on Nov. 11 at all Cracker Barrel stores.

Dunkin’: On Nov. 11, veterans and active duty military can receive a free donut at participating Dunkin’ locations, no purchase necessary.

Golden Corral: Military Appreciation night is on Nov. 12 (observed Veterans Day) from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Anyone who has served in the U.S. military (retirees, veterans, active duty, National Guard or Reserves) is eligible to receive a free meal. Guests (including family) are welcome to join, but pay full menu pricing. Dine-in only.

Hooter’s: Free meal for active duty and retired military on Nov. 11. Must purchase a beverage to get this deal and order from a special Veterans Day menu. See menu.

Huddle House: Free Sweet Cake plate for veterans and active duty military Nov. 9 through 12. Military ID required.

Little Caesars: Free $5 Hot N Ready Lunch Combo for veterans and active military Nov. 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. See details.

Logan’s Roadhouse: Free American Roadhouse Meal for veterans and active duty Nov. 11, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Mission BBQ: All veterans can come in to the Jacksonville location for a free sandwich and a slice of cake. Be there at noon for the live rendition of our National Anthem.

On the Border: Veterans with a valid military ID or proof of service get a free Create-Your-Own-Combo 2 Meal. Served with Mexican rice and beans, plus endless chips and salsa.

Pilot Flying J: Nov. 10 to 12, active duty and retired military veterans can redeem an offer in the myPilot app that’s good for a free Pilot Coffee (any size) with choice of a fresh breakfast sandwich, packaged pastry item or a Cinnamon Center of the Roll.

Red Robin: Free Red’s Tavern Double Burger and bottomless steak fries for vets and active duty Nov. 11.

Red Lobster: Free appetizer or dessert Nov. 11 and Nov. 12 for veterans, active duty and reservists. See the special Veterans Day menu.

Ruby Tuesday: Free appetizer for all veterans, active duty and reserve service members on Nov. 11.

Ryan’s: Every Monday is Military Monday at Ryan’s, and it happens that Veterans Day observed (Nov. 12) is a Monday this year. Military members (with ID) can get special discounts for themselves and up to three family members who dine with them. Discounted prices are $1.99 for a kids meal, $6.29 for lunch and $9.29 for dinner.

Sheetz: Veterans can get a free 6-inch turkey sub and a regular size fountain drink. Sheetz locations also offer a free car wash to veterans and active duty military. Military ID or proof of service must be presented to qualify.

Texas Roadhouse: Free lunch for veterans and active duty Nov. 11, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.