🍽️ Military Casual Dining Discounts
Verified military & veteran discounts and free meals at sit-down restaurants — Applebee's, Chili's, Cracker Barrel, Denny's, and more.
The Veterans Day heavy-hitters
Casual dining is where the free-meal tradition lives. Applebee's, Chili's, Denny's, and Cracker Barrel are perennial Veterans Day participants, handing out free entrees to veterans and active duty every November 11. Several extend offers to Memorial Day and Fourth of July weekends too.
Year-round discounts exist — quietly
Beyond the holidays, chains like BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse, California Pizza Kitchen, and Famous Dave's BBQ run standing military discounts (often around 10%) that many guests never think to ask about. Some require you to dine in and show a military ID; a few fold the discount into a loyalty app. Boston Market and Benihana round out the sit-down options.
Confirm before you go
Like fast food, sit-down discounts often vary by franchise and by date. Each listing below notes whether it's a year-round discount or a holiday meal, plus eligibility. Call ahead on busy holidays — free-meal days draw a crowd.
95 verified casual dining discounts
99 Restaurants
✓ Active, Veterans, Guard/Reserve, Families (WeSalute+ membership required)
10% off classic pub food for military and veterans daily for dine-in or takeout at 99 Restaurants via WeSal…
Another Broken Egg Cafe
✓ Active, Veterans (Vet Day)
Free Patriot French Toast + coffee on Veterans Day. Upscale breakfast/brunch. 90+ locations.
Applebee's
✓ Active, Veterans (Vet Day)
Free entrée from special Veterans Day menu. One of the most popular Vet Day dining deals. 1,500+ locations.…
Athletic Brewing
✓ Active, Veterans
15% off via ID.me on non-alcoholic craft beer. #1 NA beer brand in the US. Covers Run Wild IPA, Upside Dawn…
Bahama Breeze
✓ Active, Veterans
~10% off for military. Darden Restaurants (same as Olive Garden/LongHorn). Caribbean-inspired casual dining.
Beach Camp Brewpub
✓ Active, Veterans
Beach Camp Brewpub offers a 10% discount on regular-priced menu items for eligible guests with valid milita…
Beef 'O' Brady's
✓ Active, Veterans (Vet Day)
Free meal (up to $12) on Veterans Day with purchase of another entree. Family sports pub. No proof required.
Benihana
✓ Active, Veterans (Vet Day)
Free entree from special Veterans Day menu (dine-in). Certificate valid Vet Day through following week. No …
Bennigan's
✓ Active, Veterans
10% off total check for active-duty and veterans year-round. Show military ID or veteran driver's license d…
Bertucci's
✓ Active, Veterans (Vet Day)
Free small cheese pizza on Veterans Day. Brick-oven Italian chain. Northeast US. No confirmed year-round di…
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
✓ Active, Veterans (Vet Day)
Free Chocolate Chunk Pizookie on Veterans Day when dining in. Plus purchase an entrée and get a free appeti…
Black Angus
✓ Active, Veterans (Vet Day)
Free 6oz sirloin on Veterans Day. Western US steakhouse.
Black Bear Diner
✓ Active, Veterans
15% off year-round for military and veterans with valid ID. Western US diner chain with hearty portions. 16…
Black Rifle Coffee Company
✓ Active, Veterans
~10% off via GovX or ID.me on coffee subscriptions, bags, and merchandise. Veteran-owned coffee company. Fr…
Bob Evans
✓ Active, Retired, Veterans
10% off daily for active duty, retired, and veterans with proof of service + free meal on Veterans Day. Yea…
Bonefish Grill
✓ Active, Veterans, Families
10% off food year-round for military, veterans, and immediate family. Accepts DD214, Veterans Organization …
Boston Market
✓ Active, Veterans (Vet Day)
Free meal on Veterans Day (varies by year). Rotisserie chicken and comfort food chain. No confirmed year-ro…
Buca di Beppo
✓ Active, Veterans (Vet Day)
Free individual pasta on Veterans Day. Family-style Italian dining. No confirmed year-round military discount.
Buffalo Wild Wings
✓ Active, Veterans
10% off at many locations year-round + free 10 Traditional/Boneless Wings on Veterans Day. Inspire Brands. …
Cafe Rio
✓ Active, Veterans, Guard/Reserve, Families (WeSalute+ membership required)
25% off Tuesday through Sunday; 50% off on Military Mondays (Virginia and Maryland) via WeSalute+ membership.
California Pizza Kitchen
✓ Active, Veterans (Vet Day)
Free entree and beverage from special prix fixe menu on Veterans Day (dine-in). No confirmed year-round dis…
Carrabba's Italian Grill
✓ Active, Veterans, Families
10% off food year-round for military (Bloomin' Brands — same as Outback). Free entrée from special menu on …
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen
✓ Active, Veterans
~10% off for military. Darden Restaurants brand (same as Olive Garden). Scratch-made comfort food. 170+ loc…
Chevy's Fresh Mex
✓ Active, Veterans, Guard/Reserve, Families (WeSalute+ membership required)
20% off fresh Mexican cuisine for military personnel and veterans at participating Chevy's locations via We…
Chili's
✓ Active, Veterans (Vet Day)
Free entrée from select Veterans Day menu. Brinker International. 1,200+ US locations. No confirmed year-ro…
Chuck E. Cheese
✓ Active, Veterans, Guard/Reserve, Families (WeSalute+ membership required)
Military discount on food and entertainment packages at Chuck E. Cheese via WeSalute+ membership; amount va…
Corner Bakery Cafe
✓ Active, Veterans (varies)
~10% off at some locations. Bakery-café chain. Free pastry on Veterans Day. Franchise-dependent.
Cracker Barrel
✓ Active, Veterans (Vet Day)
Free Sunrise Pancake Special on Veterans Day. Country cooking and gift shop. 660+ locations. Free rocking c…
Denny's
✓ Active, Veterans (Vet Day)
Free Build Your Own Grand Slam on Veterans Day (5am-noon). America's 24/7 diner. 1,500+ locations. No confi…
Denver Beer Company
✓ Active, Veterans
Active duty and retired military receive a 20% discount on their individual tabs with proof of service.
Dickey's BBQ Pit
✓ Active, Veterans (Vet Day)
Free Pulled Pork Big Barbecue Sandwich on Veterans Day. Largest BBQ franchise in US. 500+ locations.
Eat'n Park
✓ Active, Veterans
~10% off for military. Western PA/WV/OH family restaurant. Known for smiley cookies.
Eddie V's
✓ Active, Veterans
~10% off for military. Darden Restaurants upscale brand. Seafood and steak fine dining.
Factor Meals
✓ Active, Veterans
55% off first box + 15% off for a full year (51 boxes) on Factor prepared meal delivery for military and ve…
Famous Dave's BBQ
✓ Active, Veterans (Vet Day)
Free Georgia Chopped Pork Sandwich lunch with side on Veterans Day. BBQ chain. No confirmed year-round disc…
Fleming's Prime
✓ Active, Veterans
10% off food for military. Bloomin' Brands (same as Outback). Prime steaks and seafood.
Fleming's Steakhouse
✓ Active, Veterans, Families
10% off daily for military (Bloomin' Brands). Fine dining steakhouse. 65+ locations.
Fogo de Chão
✓ Active, Veterans (Vet Day)
50% off for active-duty military and veterans on Veterans Day, plus 10% off for each guest dining with them…
Friendly's
✓ Active, Veterans (Vet Day)
Free breakfast or lunch on Veterans Day. Northeast family restaurant and ice cream.
Fuddruckers
✓ Active, Veterans, Guard/Reserve, Families (WeSalute+ membership required)
Military discount on burgers and meals at participating Fuddruckers locations via WeSalute+ membership.
Golden Corral
✓ Active, Veterans (Vet Day)
Free buffet on Veterans Day (typically Mon before if Vet Day is Sun). 'Military Appreciation Night.' Longes…
Green Mill Restaurant and Bar
✓ Active, Veterans, Guard, Reserves
Green Mill Restaurant and Bar offers a 10% discount to all veterans and active-duty military personnel at a…
Grimaldi's Pizzeria
✓ Active, Veterans (varies)
~10% off at some locations. Coal-fired brick oven pizza. Franchise-dependent.
Hard Rock Cafe
✓ Active, Veterans, Families, Guard, Reserves
Hard Rock Cafe offers a year-round 15% military discount on food, non-alcoholic beverages, and retail purch…
HelloFresh
✓ Active, Veterans
55% off first box and 15% off following orders via ID.me. America's #1 meal kit. Pre-portioned ingredients …
Hooters
✓ Active, Veterans
Free entrée from select Veterans Day menu. 10% off year-round at many locations with military ID.
Houlihan's
✓ Active, Veterans, Guard/Reserve, Families (WeSalute+ membership required)
10% off the entire check for military and veterans at participating Houlihan's locations via WeSalute+ memb…
Huddle House
✓ Active duty, retired military with valid military ID
Huddle House offers a free MVP Breakfast Platter to active and retired military on Veterans Day (November 1…
IHOP
✓ Active, Veterans (Vet Day)
Free Red, White & Blueberry Pancake Combo on Veterans Day. International House of Pancakes. 1,600+ locations.
Jason's Deli
✓ Active, Veterans (varies)
Military discount landing page exists but enforcement inconsistent across locations. Some offer 10% off. Al…
Joe's Crab Shack
✓ Active, Veterans (Vet Day)
20% off for parties up to 4 on Veterans Day from 11am-3pm. No confirmed year-round discount. Seafood casual…
Kona Grill
✓ Active, Veterans (varies)
~10% off for military at some locations. Upscale sushi and modern American cuisine.
Logan's Roadhouse
✓ Active, Veterans (Vet Day)
Free meal from American Roadhouse menu on Veterans Day. Known for hand-cut steaks and free peanuts. No conf…
Lone Star Steakhouse
✓ Active, Veterans, Retired (WeSalute+ membership required)
10% off for active duty and retired military (20% off on Mondays) plus free appetizer on Veterans Day via W…
LongHorn Steakhouse
✓ Active, Veterans (Vet Day)
Free appetizer and dessert on Veterans Day. Darden Restaurants. No confirmed year-round discount.
Maggiano's Little Italy
✓ Active, Veterans (Vet Day)
Free pasta entrée on Veterans Day. No confirmed year-round discount. Brinker International-owned (same as C…
Marley Spoon
✓ Active, Veterans
Up to $260 off through your first 5 orders on Marley Spoon meal kit delivery for military and veterans via …
McAlister's Deli
✓ Active, Veterans (varies)
Military discount varies by franchise location. Many locations offer ~10% off or free tea. Known for sweet …
Mellow Mushroom
✓ Active, Veterans (varies)
~10% off at some franchise locations. Artsy pizza chain. Franchise-dependent — check locally.
Melting Pot
✓ Active, Veterans, Retirees
The Melting Pot offers various military discounts, typically 10% to 20% off, depending on the specific loca…
Mission BBQ
✓ Active, Veterans (Vet Day)
Free sandwich on Veterans Day. Military-themed BBQ — national anthem plays daily at noon. 130+ locations. F…
Newk's Eatery
✓ Active, Veterans (varies)
~10% off at some locations. Sandwiches, salads, soups, and pizza. Southeast chain.
Noodles & Company
✓ Active, Veterans (Vet Day)
Military discount varies by location — many offer 10% off with military ID. Free entrée on Veterans Day at …
O'Charley's
✓ Active, Veterans (Vet Day)
Free entrée from $9.99 menu on Veterans Day. Southern comfort food. 140+ locations.
OLIPOP
✓ Active, Veterans
12% off OLIPOP prebiotic soda subscriptions for military and veterans via ID.me.
Olive Garden
✓ Active, Veterans (Vet Day)
Free entrée from special menu PLUS a to-go entrée for later on Veterans Day. Darden Restaurants. One of the…
Omaha Steaks
✓ Active, Veterans
~10% off via ID.me on premium steaks, burgers, sides, and desserts. Ships nationwide. Popular military gift…
Outback Steakhouse
✓ Active, Veterans, Families
10% off daily for military and families (Bloomin' Brands). Free Bloomin' Onion + beverage on Veterans Day.
P.F. Chang's
✓ Active, Veterans (Vet Day)
Free entrée on Veterans Day from special menu for active military and veterans. No confirmed year-round mil…
Parry's Pizzeria
✓ Active, Veterans (Vet Day)
Free all-day dining from select menu on Veterans Day. Colorado pizza/taphouse chain.
Perkins Restaurant
✓ Active, Veterans (varies)
~10% off for military at participating locations. Family restaurant and bakery. Free meal on Veterans Day.
Perry's Steakhouse
✓ Active, Veterans (Vet Day)
Free 32oz pork chop on Veterans Day (with guest ordering entree, 4pm-close). Texas steakhouse.
Phantom Canyon Brewing Co.
✓ Active, Veterans
Phantom Canyon Brewing Co. offers a 20% discount on food and drink to active military and veterans on Thurs…
Picadilly
✓ Active, Veterans
Active and retired military personnel and veterans receive a 10% discount on their purchase.
Pizza Ranch
✓ Active, Veterans (varies)
~10% off at some locations. Pizza + chicken buffet. Midwest chain. Community-focused.
Pluckers Wing Bar
✓ Active, Veterans (Vet Day)
Free meal (entrée + side + drink up to $16) on Veterans Day. Texas wing chain.
Red Heat American Tavern
✓ Active, Veterans
Veterans and active-duty service members receive 15% off their meal every day.
Red Lobster
✓ Active, Veterans
~10% off daily for military. Free appetizer or dessert on Veterans Day. Note: Red Lobster filed bankruptcy …
Red Robin
✓ Active, Veterans (Vet Day)
Free Red's Big Tavern Burger + bottomless fries on Veterans Day (dine-in only). No confirmed year-round mil…
Ruby Tuesday
✓ Active, Veterans (varies)
~10% off at locations near military bases. Not a corporate-wide program. Always ask at your local Ruby Tues…
Seasons 52
✓ Active, Veterans
~10% off for military. Darden Restaurants brand. Seasonally-inspired fresh grill. Healthy fine dining concept.
Shoney's
✓ Active, Veterans, First Responders
15% off at company-owned locations and participating franchises for military and first responders. Southern…
Sizzler
✓ Active, Veterans (Vet Day)
Free lunch on Veterans Day at participating locations. Classic steakhouse/salad bar chain. Declining — ~50 …
Smokey Bones
✓ Active, Veterans
20% off dine-in daily for active duty and veterans — the strongest year-round restaurant military discount.…
Stir Crazy
✓ Active, Veterans (varies)
~10% off at some locations. Asian stir-fry restaurant. Limited locations remaining.
Texas de Brazil
✓ Active, Veterans (Vet Day)
Complimentary dinner on Veterans Day. Brazilian steakhouse. No confirmed year-round discount.
Texas Roadhouse
✓ Active, Veterans (Vet Day)
Free entrée from select menu on Veterans Day. One of the longest Vet Day lines. No confirmed year-round dis…
Texas Steakhouse & Saloon
✓ Active, Retired (WeSalute+ membership required)
10% off for active duty or retired military at participating Texas Steakhouse & Saloon locations via WeSalu…
TGI Friday's
✓ Active, Veterans (varies)
Military discount varies by franchise. Many locations offer 10% off or free appetizer. Free meal on Veteran…
The Cheesecake Factory
✓ Active, Veterans (Vet Day)
Free slice of cheesecake and special Veterans Day offers. No confirmed year-round military discount. Premiu…
The Greene Turtle
✓ Active, Veterans
The Greene Turtle offers a 15% discount on military personnel's meals all day, every day.
Twin Peaks
✓ Active, Veterans
~10% off for military. Sports lodge dining concept. Free meal on Veterans Day.
Village Inn
✓ Active, Veterans (Vet Day)
Free V.I.B. (Very Important Breakfast) on Veterans Day for veterans and active military. Known for pancakes…
Waffle House
✓ Veterans (Veterans Day only)
Free waffle on Veterans Day at most locations. No confirmed year-round military discount. Iconic 24/7 South…
Yard House
✓ Active, Veterans (Vet Day)
Free appetizer on Veterans Day. Darden brand. 130 taps of craft beer. 80+ locations. Great Vet Day stop for…
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