Complete Guide To Veterans Day Free Meals And Discounts In Houston

Veterans Day provides Americans with an opportunity to thank those who have served in America's Armed Forces. Across Houston, numerous restaurants, retailers, and attractions are showing their appreciation by offering special discounts and freebies to veterans and active-duty service members. Most offers require valid military identification, and many are available specifically on November 11th. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of the available offers for veterans in the Houston area.

Free Meals and Restaurant Discounts

Several Houston restaurants are offering free meals or significant discounts to veterans and active-duty service members on Veterans Day 2024.

Confirmed 2024 Offers

Azumi, located in River Oaks District, is offering veterans a 50-percent discount on their meals. The lunch bento box comes with miso soup, wakame salad, fried rice, two pieces of nigiri, and a four-piece maki roll. Sister concepts Loch Bar and Marmo are also offering a 50-percent discount. These offers are limited to parties of eight or fewer and are for dine-in only.

Feges BBQ, co-owned by Army veteran and Purple Heart recipient Patrick Feges, is offering all veterans a free two-meat barbecue plate with two sides and a drink. This offer is available on Sunday, November 10 at the restaurant's Spring Branch location and on Veterans Day at the Greenway Plaza location.

Kolache Factory is providing one free kolache and a free cup of coffee to veterans and active service members. This offer excludes croissants, Polish varieties, and espresso drinks.

Kolache Shoppe is giving all veterans and active service members one complimentary kolache of their choice at the Greenway Plaza location only.

Molina's Cantina is extending a 50-percent discount to veterans for dine-in services. This offer excludes alcohol.

Offers Pending 2024 Verification

Several restaurants have offered free meals in previous years but have not yet confirmed their 2024 Veterans Day offerings. These include:

• Olive Garden: Typically offers a complimentary entree from a special Veterans Day menu to veterans and active-duty members who dine in and show valid military ID.
• Schlotzsky's: Usually offers a free small drink and chips to veterans and active-duty military with an entree purchase.
• Subway: Typically offers a buy-one-get-one-free deal on footlong subs using a specific code from November 1-17.
• T.G.I. Friday's: Usually offers a free lunch to active duty military and veterans with proof of service.
• Wienerschnitzel: Typically offers a free chili dog, small fry, and small Pepsi with valid military ID.
• Zaxby's: Usually offers free boneless wings to current and former military personnel as part of their Zax Rewardz program.

National Chains with Houston Locations

Several national restaurant chains with Houston locations have offered Veterans Day deals in previous years:

Texas Roadhouse: At participating locations, active duty military and veterans can receive a free meal voucher to be used for dine-in or carry-out. The voucher is redeemable through May 30, 2026, and requires a valid Military ID or proof of service.

Starbucks: Typically offers a free tall hot-brewed coffee or iced coffee to veterans, active duty members, and military spouses at participating locations. Starbucks also makes a donation to military organizations.

Additional Restaurant Offers Pending Verification

Several other restaurants have offered Veterans Day deals in previous years but are awaiting confirmation for 2024:

• Smokey Mo's BBQ: Typically offers veterans a free breakfast taco between 7 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. with no purchase necessary.
• Smoothie King: Typically offers a free 20-ounce smoothie to those presenting a valid military ID.
• Tap House Grill: Usually offers complimentary meals to military personnel on Veterans Day.
• Texas de Brazil: Typically offers 25% off for veterans and active-duty personnel.
• Rock Bottom Brewery: Typically offers a free entrée to veterans and active-duty military with military ID or dining in uniform.
• Sheetz: Typically provides meals and car washes to veterans and active military with proof of service.
• Sizzler Restaurants: Typically offers free lunch options including a 6oz steak, Malibu chicken, or jumbo crispy shrimp.
• Smashburger: Typically offers a Double Classic Smash burger for free to veterans.
• Smokey Bones: Typically provides free 'Create Your Own Combos' to veterans and military personnel showing ID.
• Eureka!: Typically offers any free burger to veterans and active duty members.
• Farmer Boys: Typically offers a free Big Cheese burger to veterans and active-duty military personnel.
• Famous Dave's: Typically offers a FREE Lunch Georgia Chopped Pork Sandwich & choice of side.
• Fogo de Chão: Typically offers 50% off for military personnel's Full Churrasco Experience.
• Friendly's: Typically offers an All-American Burger with fries and a beverage to Active Duty Military & Veterans with ID.
• Glory Days Grill: Typically offers a 10% discount off veterans' checks.

Retail Discounts and Offers

Several Houston retailers and service providers offer special discounts to veterans and active military personnel, particularly around Veterans Day.

Confirmed 2024 Offers

Circle K Fuels locations that serve coffee typically offer a free medium coffee to veterans and active military on Veterans Day.

Offers Pending 2024 Verification

Several retailers have offered discounts in previous years but have not yet confirmed their 2024 Veterans Day offerings:

• Academy: Typically offers special discounts for first responders, which may include military personnel.
• Ashley Furniture: Typically offers 10% off to veterans and active military personnel.
• Bed Bath and Beyond: Despite transitioning to an online-only platform, the company has previously offered a 25% discount to veterans, active military personnel, and their spouses on Veterans Day. This discount was previously available in-store.

Museum and Attraction Discounts

Several Houston museums and attractions offer special discounts or free admission to veterans and active military personnel.

Confirmed 2024 Offers

The Holocaust Museum Houston offers free admission to active service members and veterans on Veterans Day, November 10, 2024.

Space Center Houston offers a $5 discount on regular admission tickets year-round to active and retired U.S. military personnel who present a valid U.S. military I.D. at any ticket booth.

Year-Round Discounts

U.S. veterans and active military personnel can enjoy a 50% discount on general admission tickets for up to five guests (2 adults and 3 children) year-round at the Holocaust Museum Houston. A reservation is necessary, and valid military identification must be presented upon ticket redemption.

Important Notes and Verification Status

When planning to take advantage of Veterans Day offers in Houston, veterans and active military personnel should keep several important considerations in mind.

Identification Requirements

Most offers require valid military identification. Veterans should be prepared to present a DD214, VA ID card, or other proof of service. Active duty personnel should typically present their military ID card.

Verification Status

Many of the offers listed are still awaiting confirmation for 2024. The following phrases appear frequently in the source data:

• "NO UPDATE FOR 2024 YET"
• "waiting verification"

Veterans are advised to contact businesses directly or check their official websites before visiting to confirm current offers.

Participation Limitations

Some offers are limited to specific locations, many offers require dine-in service, and some offers have restrictions on menu items or purchase requirements. Several offers are limited to one per service member.

Timing

Most restaurant offers are available specifically on Veterans Day, November 11. Some offers, like Feges BBQ, extend to the day before Veterans Day. Some offers, like Texas Roadhouse, provide vouchers that can be used at a later date.

Conclusion

Houston businesses show their appreciation for veterans and active military personnel through a variety of special offers on Veterans Day. From free meals at local restaurants to discounts on retail purchases and museum admissions, there are numerous ways for veterans to receive recognition for their service.

When planning to take advantage of these offers, veterans should verify current offers with businesses directly, bring appropriate military identification, note any specific restrictions or limitations, and be aware of whether offers are dine-in only or available for takeout.

As Veterans Day approaches, more businesses may announce their special offers, so veterans should check back with their favorite establishments for the most current information.

Sources

1. Houston CultureMap - Veterans Day Food & Drink Discounts
2. Houston on the Cheap - Veterans Day Deals Houston Texas
3. Military Bridge - Veterans Day Deals 2025