Veterans Day 2019 Free Meals And Discounts Complete Guide For Military Personnel

Veterans Day 2019, observed on Monday, November 11, brought numerous free meals, discounts, and special offers from businesses across the United States to honor military veterans and active-duty personnel. This comprehensive guide details the available offers across restaurants, retail establishments, entertainment venues, and national parks, based on verified information from multiple sources. The day provided an opportunity for businesses to express gratitude for service while allowing veterans and active-duty personnel to enjoy complimentary goods and services. Most offers required proof of service such as a military ID or DD-214 form, and availability varied by location.

Restaurant Offers on Veterans Day 2019

Numerous restaurant chains and local establishments offered complimentary meals to veterans and active-duty military personnel on Veterans Day 2019. These offers ranged from full free meals to specific menu items at no cost. Most participating restaurants required valid military identification or proof of service to redeem these offers.

National Restaurant Chains

Applebee's: Veterans and active-duty military in uniform received a free meal from a limited menu at participating Applebee's locations on November 11, 2019. The offer extended to all veterans and active-duty personnel who could provide appropriate identification. While the specific menu items weren't detailed in the source material, the offer was available at participating locations nationwide.

Chili's Grill & Bar: All veterans and active duty service members received a free meal on Veterans Day at all participating restaurants. This comprehensive offer covered all Chili's locations and required no purchase, with veterans simply needing to show proof of military service. The source material did not specify whether the free meal was from a limited menu or the entire menu.

Golden Corral: Military veterans, retirees, and active duty members were offered a free dinner from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at all Golden Corral locations on Veterans Day. This annual tradition, known as the Military Appreciation Monday, provided a sit-down "thank you" dinner to qualifying military personnel. The offer was available at all Golden Corral locations without requiring a reservation, though some locations may have experienced higher than usual wait times during the dinner hours.

Red Robin: Veterans and active duty military received a free dine-in Red's Tavern Double Burger and Bottomless Steak Fries on Veteran's Day. This specific menu item was available at all Red Robin locations on November 11, 2019. The offer required proof of military service and was limited to dine-in service only, with no takeout or delivery options available.

IHOP: All active duty and retired veterans were invited to enjoy a free breakfast at IHOP on November 11, 2019. This offer, part of IHOP's tradition of supporting military personnel, allowed veterans to select from the restaurant's breakfast menu at no cost. The source material did not specify if there were any restrictions on menu items or if the offer was available all day or during specific hours.

Texas Roadhouse: Veterans and active military received a free lunch on November 11, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at all Texas Roadhouse locations. This offer was available during the specified hours only and required valid military identification. The source material did not specify if the free lunch was from a limited menu or included specific menu items.

TGI Fridays: Military guests with a valid military ID received a free lunch menu item up to $12 on November 11, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. These guests also received a $5 coupon for their next meal at Fridays. The offer was limited to one free menu item per qualifying military member and had a strict time window. The additional $5 coupon provided an incentive for return visits and had its own expiration period, though specific details weren't provided in the source material.

Subway: Military Veterans with a valid ID were offered a free six-inch sub on November 11 at select locations. This offer was not available at all Subway locations but was limited to participating stores. The source material did not specify which menu items were included in the offer or if any purchase was required.

Outback: Veterans with a military ID could get a free Bloomin' Onion and non-alcoholic beverage on November 11, and 20 percent off their check Nov. 12 to Dec. 31. This two-part offer provided an immediate free item on Veterans Day and extended discounts for subsequent visits. The 20% discount applied to the entire check and was valid for nearly six weeks following Veterans Day, providing ongoing value to qualifying military personnel.

BJs Restaurant Brewhouse: Military and Veterans with a valid ID were offered a free entree up to $14.95 and a free Dr. Pepper beverage on November 11. This offer had a specific monetary limit on the free entree and included a complimentary beverage. The source material directed interested parties to the BJs Restaurant Brewhouse website for additional details, suggesting that specific menu items or additional terms might be available there.

Bandanas BBQ Restaurant: Veterans and active duty military were offered a free meal on November 11. This offer was available at all Bandanas BBQ locations and required proof of military service. The source material did not specify if the free meal was from a limited menu or the entire menu, nor did it indicate if there were any time restrictions during the day.

Manhattan Bagel Company: All active, former and retired military personnel with valid identification were invited to enjoy a free bagel and cream cheese at participating locations on Veterans Day November 11. No additional purchase was required for this offer. As a relatively smaller chain compared to some of the national restaurant groups, Manhattan Bagel's participation demonstrated how businesses of various sizes could participate in honoring military personnel on Veterans Day.

Houlihan's: All military members – both active-duty and Veterans – received a free and complimentary meal on Veterans Day. This offer was available at all Houlihan's locations and required proof of military service. The source material did not specify if the free meal was from a limited menu or the entire menu, nor did it indicate any time restrictions during the day.

Hometown Buffet: Active duty, reserve, or retired military personnel in uniform or with a valid ID received 15% discount on Military Mondays (Every Monday including Memorial Day) at Hometown Buffet. This offer extended beyond Veterans Day to all Mondays throughout the year, providing ongoing value to military personnel. The discount applied to the entire meal and could be used by up to four family members accompanying the military personnel.

Old Country Buffett: Active duty, reserve, or retired military personnel in uniform or with a valid ID received 15% discount on Military Mondays (Every Monday including Memorial Day) with up to four members of the family. Similar to Hometown Buffet, this offer provided regular discounts on Mondays rather than just a single day special. The 15% discount applied to the entire meal and could be extended to family dining with the qualifying military member.

Regional and Local Offers

In Charlotte, North Carolina, several local restaurants participated in Veterans Day offers:

TooJay's Deli: Free meal from a special menu on Veterans Day. Dine-in only. This offer was restricted to dine-in service and was not available for takeout or delivery. The special menu likely contained specific items selected by the restaurant for the Veterans Day promotion.

Twin Peaks: Free select meal on Veterans Day. While the specific menu items weren't detailed in the source material, the offer was available at Twin Peaks locations in Charlotte and required proof of military service.

Village Inn: Free breakfast item from four choices on Veterans Day. This offer allowed veterans to select from a limited set of breakfast options rather than the entire menu. The four choices likely represented popular or signature breakfast items from Village Inn's menu.

Villa Italian Kitchen: Free slice of pizza on Veterans Day. This offer provided a simple, complimentary food item to military personnel. The source material did not specify if there were any restrictions on pizza types or if the offer was available all day or during specific hours.

White Castle: Free combo meal on Veterans Day. This offer included both a food item and a beverage as part of a combo meal, providing more substantial value than just a single item. The offer was available at White Castle locations and required proof of military service.

Wienerschnitzel: Free meal and drink on Veterans Day. Similar to White Castle, this offer included both food and beverage components. As a hot dog specialty restaurant, the free meal likely consisted of signature hot dog items from their menu.

Willy's Mexicana Grill: 10% off a meal throughout November. Unlike most offers which were limited to Veterans Day itself, Willy's Mexicana Grill provided a discount that extended for the entire month of November. This ongoing discount provided continued value to military personnel beyond the holiday itself.

Yard House: Free appetizer on Veterans Day. This offer allowed military personnel to enjoy a complimentary starter item from Yard House's extensive appetizer menu. The source material did not specify if there were any restrictions on which appetizers could be selected or if a purchase was required to receive the free appetizer.

Zaxby's: Free Southern TLC Fillet Sandwich on Veterans Day. This offer provided a specific menu item at no cost rather than a choice from a limited menu. The Southern TLC Fillet Sandwich appears to be a signature item at Zaxby's, making it an appropriate choice for a Veterans Day promotion.

Non-Restaurant Offers on Veterans Day 2019

Several non-restaurant businesses and organizations also provided special offers for veterans on November 11, 2019. These offers demonstrated the wide range of ways businesses could show appreciation for military service beyond just complimentary meals.

National Parks

National parks offered free admission on Veterans Day 2019, allowing veterans and their families to visit these natural treasures at no cost. This annual program, typically offered on certain federal holidays, provided access to over 400 national parks across the country. The free admission extended to all visitors in a vehicle, not just veterans, making it a family-friendly offer. Veterans with proper identification could also receive discounts on other park services