Veterans Day is Monday, November 11, and in honor of those who have served, restaurants across the country are showing their gratitude with a range of free meals, discounts and other well-deserved perks.

Most discounts will require proof of military ID. To receive discounts online, you may need to register with ID.me to verify military service.

As of Veterans Day 2020, current military members and their dependents, veterans, and Gold Star families began receiving free lifetime access to national parks, wildlife refuges, and other federal lands managed by the Department of the Interior. according to the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Discover the offers below:

The restaurant chain welcomes all active duty military, veterans, reserves and National Guard members to visit their local Applebee’s to enjoy a free entree to the restaurant an exclusive menu. These guests will also receive $5 toward their next takeout, pickup or delivery meal within three weeks.

Bar Louie invites all active and retired military personnel, as well as veterans, to enjoy a free Bar Louie Craft Burger at home. Available all day and late at night, military members can choose from a selection of artisan burger favorites like the Bourbon BBQ Burger, GastroBurger and more on Sunday, November 10 and Monday, November 11.

Offer valid for dine-in only at participating locations and recipients must present valid military ID.

BJ’s Restaurant and Brewery will celebrate the nation’s veterans and active duty service members with a free Chocolate Chunk Pizookie with no minimum food purchase. Current and former military personnel will also receive a free appetizer coupon that can be used between November 12 and December 31, 2024.

California Pizza Kitchen honors veterans and active duty military with a free meal of one fixed price menu on November 11. They will also receive a free drink.

Military personnel are asked to come in uniform or bring their military ID or other proof of service.

Chili’s is offering veterans and active military members a free meal when dining out only from a select menu on November 11th. Drinks and gratuity are not included.

Free adult buffet for veterans and active duty personnel with military ID on Monday, November 11. Offer is valid for dinner only and does not include drinks.

Veterans and active duty military can visit their local Cracker Barrel location to receive a free Sunrise Pancake Special. The offer is available to dine-in customers nationwide.

Women have been a part of American military history since the American Revolution, but the armed forces were not integrated until an executive order from President Harry Truman in 1948 – and women were only allowed to serve in direct roles ground combat as of 2013. LX News host Tabitha Lipkin explores the history of America’s women veterans with help from Jodie Grenier of the Foundation for Women Warriors.

On November 11, Dave & Buster’s is offering veterans and active military members a Free admission up to $20 and a $10 Power Card. Plus, they can get 15% off all their food and drink purchases every day, all year round!

Veterans can enjoy a free “Build Your Own Grand Slam” from 5 a.m. to noon with a valid military ID or DD 214. This is only available at participating locations, so be sure to ‘call in advance.

Veterans and active-duty military personnel will receive a free donut of their choice at participating locations on November 11. No purchase necessary, but offer is available in-store only. Not available for mobile orders or in-app orders.

Veterans and active duty military can visit any Firehouse Subs location for a free combo, including a medium sub, chips or cookie and a drink.

On November 11, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friendly’s will offer a free meal to veterans. Veterans receive a free All-American cheeseburger and beverage of their choice with active military ID.

The restaurant’s buffet shows its appreciation to the men and women in uniform with its annual Military Appreciation Night, Monday, November 11, 2024, from 4 p.m. until closing. Active members and veterans will receive a complimentary thank you buffet and beverage.

Both Veterans Day and Memorial Day honor the American military community, but the two holidays serve different purposes.

On November 11, all veterans who present military ID or proof of service and purchase a beverage at any participating Hooters store nationwide will receive a free entry from the Hooters Veterans Day menu (available for dinner only). The Hooters Veterans Day Menu features five of Hooters’ most popular entrees including: Buffalo Chicken Salad, Buffalo Chicken Sandwich, Grilled Chicken Sandwich, Hooters Burger and 10-Piece Boneless Wings .

Veterans and active duty military can get a free Red, White and Blueberry Pancake Combo from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on November 11. Available only on site. 1 per person.

Veterans face a number of adjustment challenges when leaving the military. That’s why the SEALFIT fitness program supports the #BurpeesForVets Challenge, which raises funds to support them in their rehabilitation. SealFit trainer and Air Force veteran Robert Owens explains how doing 11 seconds of burpees can help support our veterans this Veterans Day. Watch NBCLX from 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET on Veterans Day for live coverage of the SEALFIT Veterans Day Challenge.

From November 8-11, Kona Grill is offering 50% off food to all veterans and active duty military. Dine onsite only with military ID or proof of service.

Current military personnel and veterans can receive a free lunch combo, consisting of four slices of Little Caesars’ popular Detroit-style Deep Dish pizza, accompanied by a 20-ounce Pepsi product, at participating locations between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

The restaurant chain invites all active duty military and veterans to visit their local Lucille’s on November 11 to enjoy a free meal at the restaurant. There will be two entries to choose from. These guests will also receive a $10 bonus card for their next meal between November 29 and December 8.