Veterans Day deals near me
The gist
Restaurants and businesses nationwide are giving veterans and active-duty military free meals and discounts on Wednesday, Nov.
Most offers require a military ID or dine-in purchase, and details vary by location.
How it unfolded
- Nov 9, 2026 –11, 2026Benihana offers active military, veterans, first responders and Gold Star Families a free 5-course hibachi entrée with the purchase of an appetizer.
- Nov 10, 2026 –11, 2026Outback Steakhouse offers a free Bloomin' Onion and a Coca-Cola beverage or domestic draft beer, with no purchase or military ID required.
- Nov 11, 2026Applebee's offers a complimentary full-size entrée from an exclusive menu and a $5 Bounce Back Card with military ID, dine-in only; the American Legion says this is its 19th consecutive year.
Key terms
- Veterans Day
- A U.S. federal holiday on November 11 honoring military veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces.
- Armistice Day
- A commemoration held each November 11 marking the 1918 armistice that ended fighting on the Western Front.
- Gold Star Families
- Families of U.S. military members who died during military operations, symbolized by a gold star on a service flag.
Source: Wikipedia