List of Locally Available Veterans Day Deals, Freebies

As has become customary many national chains and retailers will offer deals and freebies to veterans on or around Veterans Day, which is Saturday, Nov. 11.

A Veterans Day service hosted by the Edward H. Ackerman American Legion Post 397, Hellertown, will be held at Union Cemetery of Hellertown Saturday at 10:45 a.m. The public is invited to attend.

The following list from Offers.com highlights some of the deals available at establishments in the Lehigh Valley area. For more deals as well as updates to this list, visit Offers.com.

Dining (Meals)

• Applebee’s – Free entree for Veterans. Simply show proof of military service, such as a U.S. Uniform Services Identification Card, DDT214 Citation or Commendation, your U.S. Uniform Services Retired Identification Card, a Current Leave and Earnings Statement (LES) or your Veterans Organization Card.

• Braveheart Highland Pub, 430 Main St., Hellertown, will serve free meals to veterans with ID from a select Veterans Day menu all day Saturday, Nov. 11. Taps Tavern, which is also owned by local restaurateur Andy Lee, 3731 Rt. 378, Bethlehem, will do the same.

• BJ’s – Veterans and active duty military get a free meal on Friday, Nov. 10 and Saturday, Nov. 11, valued up to $12.95. Additionally, BJ’s is honoring active duty and retired military all month with its Buy a Hero a Beer program. Starting Nov. 1, guests over the age of 21 may contribute $6 toward a pint of BJ’s craft beer (or BJ’s handcrafted soda) for a veteran or military hero at a BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse nationwide. You can contribute online at bjsrestaurants.com/hero, on the BJ’s mobile app or directly on your restaurant bill. Active and retired military who would like a beer can sign up online to reserve one. They will then receive a promo code to redeem their BJ’s craft beer or handcrafted soda.

• Carrabba’s – Free appetizer for Veterans and active military members on Nov. 11 with the purchase of an entree and a Coca-Cola beverage. Mention the offer to redeem.

• Chili’s – Free entree to veterans and active-duty military on Veterans Day. At participating Chili’s restaurants, the menu items being offered will include the following: Chicken Crispers, Chicken Bacon Rach Quesadillas, Oldtimer with Cheese, Classic Bacon Burger and Chili or Soup & Salad.

• Chipotle – Buy-one-get-one (BOGO) promotion from 5 p.m. to close on the Tuesday before Veterans Day (Nov. 7). Valid on burritos, bowls, salads and taco orders. All active-duty military, reserves, National Guard, military spouses and retired military with a valid U.S. military ID and veterans with ID are eligible for a BOGO at all Chipotle restaurants in the U.S. on this day.

• Denny’s – Free Build Your Own Grand Slam Nov. 10 from 5 a.m. to noon at participating locations. Valid for inactive and military personnel with a valid military ID. Includes choice of breakfast items such as two fluffy buttermilk or hearty wheat pancakes, two eggs cooked to order, two sizzling bacon strips or hash browns.

• Friendly’s – Free Big-Two-Do breakfast or free burger on Saturday, Nov. 11. Veterans and active military with a valid military ID or honorable discharge card will receive a free Big-Two-Do breakfast (choice of two slices of French toast, two buttermilk pancakes or two slices of toast; two strips of crispy bacon or two sausage links and two made-to-order farm fresh eggs), or All American Burger (fries and a beverage) during lunch or dinner hours at their local Friendly’s restaurant.

• Golden Corral – Veterans and active-duty members get a free thank-you dinner as part of Golden Corral’s Military Appreciation Night. The event will take place Nov. 13, 2017.

• Little Caesars – Free lunch combo Nov. 11 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Includes four slices of deep-dish pizza and a 20-ounce Pepsi product. Must show proof of service. Order must be placed before 2 p.m.

• Margaritas – Free entree on Veterans Day for veterans and active-duty military, plus their significant others (for up to two complimentary entrees—one for themselves, one for their significant other). Open til close (check local hours).

• Old Country Buffet – Ongoing daily discount of 15 percent for all active-duty, reserve or retired military personnel in uniform or with a valid ID. In addition, on Military Monday, the service member can get a discount for up to three other family members. All you have to do it show proof of service–from a valid ID to a VA card to a photo of you in your uniform–and you can enjoy a discounted meal with your family.

• Olive Garden – Free entree from a special menu to active-duty military and military veterans on Veterans Day. The special menu features six of Olive Garden’s most popular items. Entrees are served with unlimited homemade soup or famous house salad and warm, garlic breadsticks.

• On the Border – Free combo meal for active and retired U.S. military on Saturday, Nov. 11. Military guests will receive a free Choose 2 or Choose 3 Combo meal that includes their choice of enchiladas, crunchy or soft tacos, empanadas, chimichangas, soup, salad and more. Present a valid military ID or proof of service.

• Quaker Steak & Lube – Offering a variety of specials at participating locations nationwide on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. Veterans and active-duty military members will have an opportunity to take advantage of deals including: free meal from a limited menu; Vets Eat Free (up to a certain dollar amount–either $10 or $12.99); 50 percent off a meal.

• Red Robin – Free Red’s Tavern Double Burger and Bottomless Fries for veterans and active-duty military on Nov. 11. No purchase necessary. Show proof of service. Dine-in only. See more details here.

• Shoney’s – Free All-You-Care-To-Eat Breakfast Fresh Food Bar for all veterans and active military (who have a valid military ID) from 6 to 11 a.m. on Veterans Day.

• Texas Roadhouse – Free lunch on Saturday ,Nov. 11. Active, former or retired military can order from special Veterans Day Menu. Lunch includes choice of iced tea, sweet tea, soft drink or coffee. Present Military ID card, Veterans Affairs card or discharge papers. Dine-in only.

• TGI Friday’s – Free lunch menu item up to $12 for those who have served. Promo runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time. This promo also includes the Big Ribs entree in the half-rack portion. Military guests will also receive a $5 coupon for future use. Dine-in only.

• White Castle – Free combo meal, including breakfast combos, for all veterans and active military. This promotion will run all day Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017. No other purchase is required. Present military ID.

Dining (Appetizers and Treats)

• Bonefish Grill – Free Bang Bang Shrimp to military personnel in uniform or with military ID on Nov. 11.

• Carrabba’s – Free appetizer for military personnel in uniform or with military ID on Nov. 11.

• Cracker Barrel – Complimentary slice of Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola Cake on Nov. 11 at all 640+ Cracker Barrel locations. Cracker Barrel is also running a giving campaign benefiting Operation Homefront. Between Oct. 30 and Nov. 11, it will donate 20 percent of proceeds from Lodge Cookware online and in-store to Operation Homefront to help support military families.

• Dunkin’ Donuts – Free donut for veterans and active-duty military on Nov. 11. Show military ID. Not purchase necessary, while supplies last. Limit one per customer.

• IHOP – Free order of Red, White & Blue Pancakes for retired and active-duty military personnel on Friday, Nov. 10 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. at participating IHOP locations. Veterans and active-duty military can receive their free Red, White & Blue Pancakes by showing proof of military service, including: U.S. Uniformed Services ID Card, U.S. Uniformed Services Retired ID Card, Current Leave and Earnings Statement (LES), veterans organization card (e.g., American Legion, VFW, etc.), photograph of self in U.S. military uniform, wearing uniform, DD214, military dog tags, and citation or commendation.

• Red Lobster – Free appetizer or dessert on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017, for veterans, active duty military and reservists. Show a valid military ID or proof of service to redeem this offer. Guests may choose their free appetizer or dessert from a special menu. The appetizers include: Sweet Chili Shrimp, Mozzarella Cheesesticks, Parrot Isle Jumbo Coconut Shrimp, Seafood-Stuffed Mushrooms, Lobster and Langostino Pizza and Signature Shrimp Cocktail. Desserts include: Vanilla Bean Cheesecake, Key Lime Pie, Warm Apple Crostada, Chocolate Wave and Brownie Overboard.

• Ruby Tuesday – Free appetizer up to a $10 value for veterans, active duty and reserve service members on Saturday, Nov. 11. To participate, all military personnel can visit their favorite Ruby Tuesday, present military identification and let their server know which complimentary appetizer of their choice they would like to order. Note this offer is valid only for dine-in guests.

• Outback Steakhouse – Free Bloomin’ Onion and beverage to guests with a military ID on Veterans Day. Military discount of 15 percent off total from Nov. 12 to Dec. 31 with valid military ID.