GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD/WRIC) – Today is Veterans Day, and to say thank you to those who have served their country, many restaurants, as well as some businesses, are offering deals or are giving away free meals.
While the below information is listed online, it’s a good idea check the details or call ahead to make sure your location is participating. All discounts and freebies are available on Nov. 11, 2015 only, unless otherwise noted.
RESTAURANTS:
American Tap Room
Any active or retired military will receive 20 percent off their bill.
Applebee’s
Select meals are free to veterans and active-duty military personnel. | Details on applebees.com
Benny’s BBQ
Veterans get a free meal.
Bob Evans
Veterans and active-duty military personnel will receive free breakfast all day. | Details on bobevans.com
California Pizza Kitchen
Free entree from a special menu. | Special menu on CPK.com
Chili’s
Veterans and active-duty military personnel will receive a free meal from a special menu. | Details online
Cracker Barrel
Veterans will receive a free Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola Cake dessert | Details on crackerbarrel.com
Denny’s Einstein’s Bros Bagels
Veterans and active-duty military personnel will receive a free Build Your Own Grand Slam. | Details on dennys.com
Einstein’s Bros Bagels
Free Coffee. | Details online.
Famous Dave’s
Free One Meat Salute. | Details online.
Hooters
Veterans and active-duty military personnel will receive a free entrée. | Details on hooters.com
Golden Corral
Veterans and active-duty military personnel will receive a free meal. | Details on goldencorral.com
IHOP
Veterans and active-duty military personnel will receive free Red, White and Blue Pancakes. | Details on ihop.com
Krispy Kreme
Veterans and active-duty military personnel will receive a free doughnut and small coffee. | Details on krispykreme.com
Little Caesar’s
Veterans and active-duty military personnel will receive a free Hot and Ready Lunch Combo from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Details on littlecaesars.com
Logan’s Roadhouse
Civilians can gift a free desert with a veteran or active-duty military personnel by sharing it on Facebook or Twitter. (This restaurant also provides a 10 percent discount every day to veterans and active-duty military personnel). | Details on logansroadhouse.com
McDonald’s
Select Michigan McDonald’s locations are offering veterans and service members a free Extra Value Meal. Call ahead to see if your location is participating.
Olive Garden
Veterans and active-duty military personnel will receive a free entrée and family members dining with them will receive 10 percent off their bill. | Details on olivegarden.com
Outback Steakhouse
Veterans and active-duty military personnel will receive a free Bloomin’ Onion and a beverage. From Nov. 12 to Dec. 31, all military personnel and their families will receive 15 percent off their bill. Rain checks are available for those who are currently deployed. | Details on outbackmilitaryrates.com
Pietro’s
Veterans and active-duty military personnel will receive a free Fettuccine Michael or $13.99 off their bill. | Details on Pietro’s Facebook page
Red Lobster
Veterans and active-duty military personnel will receive a free appetizer or dessert, valid Nov. 9 through Nov. 12. | Details online
Red Robin
Veterans and active-duty military personnel will receive a free Red’s Tavern Double burger with fries. | Details on redrobin.com
Seafarer’s Restaurant and Seafood Market
50 percent off a full entree for veterans.
Starbucks
Veterans, active-duty military personnel and their spouses will receive a free 12-ounce cup of coffee. | Details on starbucks.com
Sugar Shack
Veterans and active military come by for a free donut and a small coffee.
Texas Roadhouse
Veterans, active-duty military personnel will receive a free lunch from a special menu. | Details on texasroadhouse.com
BUSINESSES:
Jiffy Lube
To honor those who have served our country, Jiffy Lube service centers in the greater Richmond area will offer a discount on its Jiffy Lube Signature Service Oil Change to veterans as well as active military. To receive the discount, please show a valid military identification. | Click here to find a location near you.
Did we miss something that belongs on this list? Send us an email at iReport8@wric.com. Include the website where the deal is listed so we can share it with our readers.
