Chain restaurants will be thanking members of the U.S. military for their service Monday, Veterans Day, with offers ranging from burgers and steaks to snacks.
Most offers are for active and retired military personnel, veterans and reservists. Nearly all of them require customers to show valid military ID or proof of service.
Most offers are for dining in only and don’t cover family and friends. Check details and restrictions before you go.
Here are some of the offers.
Casual dining
Bar Louie: Military members can get a free burger Sunday and Monday, excluding the Big Louie. barlouie.com
BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse: Current and former personnel can get a free Chocolate Chunk Pizookie with no minimum food purchase and coupon for a free appetizer Tuesday through Dec. 31. bjsrestaurants.com
Black Angus Steakhouse: Military personnel can get a free steak entrée Monday. First responders, health care workers and teachers can qualify for a 15% Heroes Discount, which is offered year-round. blackangus.com
California Pizza Kitchen: Military personnel can get a free entrée and drink from a prix fixe menu Monday. They will also receive a buy-one-get-one coupon good Nov. 15-25. cpk.com
Chili’s Grill & Bar: Military personnel can get a free meal from a limited menu Monday for dining in only. chilis.com
Claim Jumper Steakhouse & Bar: Military personnel can get a free meal from a limited menu Monday. claimjumper.com
Denny’s: Qualified guests can get a free Original Grand Slam breakfast at participating locations from 5 a.m. to noon on Monday. dennys.com
Golden Corral: U.S. service members can receive a free buffet meal and drink from 4 p.m. until closing Monday. Disabled American Veterans members will be in restaurants to accept donations. goldencorral.com
Lazy Dog Restaurants: Military personnel can get a free entrée Monday. Restaurants will also be opening at 10 a.m. and serving their weekend brunch menus. lazydogrestaurants.com
Little Caesars: Veterans and active military can get a free lunch combo at participating restaurants 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday. The meal includes four slices of deep dish pizza and a 20-ounce Pepsi beverage.
Mountain Mike’s Pizza: Customers can get a free order of Garlic Sticks with a minimum purchase of $25. Use the code FREESTIX online. mountainmikespizza.com
Polly’s Pies: Military personnel can get a free slice of pie with no purchase necessary Sunday and Monday. pollyspies.com
Red Robin: Veterans can get a free Red’s Big Tavern Burger and the choice of a side, including Bottomless Steak Fries. There could be a charge for premium sides. redrobin.com
Red Lobster: An offer of free veteran’s shrimp and chips includes french fries and coleslaw on Monday. redlobster.com
Rock & Brews: Free entrées on Monday for veterans will be the pulled pork sandwiches and the Strawberry Fields Salad. rockandbrews.com
Round Table Pizza: Qualified guests can 15% off their orders Nov. 8-11 at participating locations. roundtablepizza.com
Sizzler: Military members can get a free lunch until 4 p.m. Monday. Choices include a half dozen crisp shrimp, Malibu chicken or a 6-ounce tri-tip steak. sizzler.com
Quick service
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf: Military personnel can get a free regular drink Monday. coffeebean.com
Dog Haus: Military personnel can get a free Haus Dog at participating locations Monday. doghaus.com
Duck Donuts: Veterans and active military members can get a free medium hot coffee or cold brew on Monday.
Farmer Boys: Veterans and active duty military personnel can get a free Big Cheese burger. The offer is for dining in only at participating locations. farmerboys.com
In-N-Out Burger: Military personnel can get a meal with burger, fries and drink Monday plus a Veterans Day decal. in-n-out.com
Juice It Up!: Qualified customers can get a free medium Classic Smoothie on Monday. juiceitup.com
Nekter Juice Bar: Military personnel can get a free 16-ounce smoothie at participating locations Monday. nekterjuicebar.com
Raising Cane’s: Military personnel can get 10% off their entire purchase. Mention the Hero Discount Program at the register. raisingcanes.com
Smashburger: Qualified customers can get a free All-American Single or Double Smash on Monday. In-store, beef only. smashburger.com