Today is Veterans Day, and Valley restaurants are lining up to say thanks to those who have served. From free burgers and barbecue platters to steakhouse entrées and half-off pizza, here’s where veterans and active-duty military members can eat (and drink) for free or for less today, plus a few spots that offer discounts all year long.
Most offers require a military ID or other proof of service, and many are dine-in only, so check the fine print before you go.
Free meals and freebies
32 Shea, Phoenix: The north Phoenix cafe, restaurant, and bar is treating veterans and active military members to a free pastry and a free medium drip coffee of any kind. No purchase necessary. 32shea.com
Applebee’s: Veterans, active-duty military, reservists, and National Guard members get a free full-size entrée from a special menu today. Dine-in only; proof of service required. Beverages and gratuity not included. applebees.com
Backyard Taco: Veterans and active-duty military members get a free meal worth up to $15 at any location today with a valid military ID. Offer details
Bar Louie: Veterans and active-duty military get a free burger (excluding the Big Louie) at participating locations today. Dine-in only, with proof of service. barlouie.com
BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse: Veterans and active-duty service members who dine in today get a complimentary Chocolate Chunk Pizookie. Dine-in and takeout guests also get a free appetizer coupon to use Nov. 12 through Dec. 31, with no minimum food purchase. Offer details
Black Angus Steakhouse: Veterans get a complimentary 6-ounce Top Sirloin meal with mashed potatoes and broccoli today, and families dining with them get 15% off the entire check. Offer details
Bubba’s 33: Veterans and active-duty military get a free lunch from a select menu today until 4 p.m. Offer details
Buca di Beppo: Veterans and active-duty military get a free lunch entrée today at all Buca di Beppo locations. Dine-in only, limit one per guest. Not valid on online orders or third-party delivery apps. Offer details
Buffalo Wild Wings: Past and present members of the armed services get 10 free boneless wings and fries today with valid proof of service. Available for dine-in, walk-in counter orders and Buffalo Wild Wings GO orders. Offer details
California Pizza Kitchen: Veterans and active-duty military members get a free entrée from a special menu plus a complimentary nonalcoholic beverage today. Dine-in only. cpk.com
Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop: Veterans and active-duty military with a valid military ID get a free small sub with any purchase today, in-shop. Offer details
Carrabba’s Italian Grill: Veterans and active-duty military get a free appetizer or dessert today. Offer details
Chili’s: Veterans and active-duty military get a free meal from a select Veterans Day menu today at participating locations. Dine-in only; proof of service required. Beverages and gratuity not included. chilis.com
Chipotle: Active-duty service members and veterans get free chips plus guacamole, Queso Blanco, or salsa with a $5 purchase at participating restaurants, all day today, with valid proof of military or veteran status. Chipotle newsroom
Cracker Barrel: Veterans and active-duty military members get a free Sunrise pancake special at participating locations today. Dine-in only; proof of service required, and a current or expired military ID counts. Cracker Barrel on Instagram
Dave & Buster’s: Veterans and active-duty military with valid ID get free unlimited game play all day today and/or a free dessert with an entrée purchase. Dine-in only. Offer details
Denny’s: Active, non-active, and retired military get a free Original Grand Slam today from 5 a.m. to noon with a valid military ID or DD-214. dennys.com
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit: Veterans and active-duty military get a free Pulled Pork Sandwich today, dine-in or carryout, with a valid military ID. Limit one per guest. Offer details
Dog Haus: Today, veterans can get any entrée free at every Dog Haus. Dine-in only; show proof of service at checkout (military ID, DD-214, VA card or veteran designation on a driver’s license). Limit one free entrée per veteran. Not available through the Haus Rewards app.
Dunkin’: Active and retired military get a free doughnut today. In-store only, limit one per guest, while supplies last. Not available on mobile orders through the Dunkin’ app. Offer details
Eureka!: Veterans get a complimentary burger of their choice today. Offer details
Farmer Boys: Today, veterans, and active-duty service members get a free Big Cheese cheeseburger. Redeem in-store with valid proof of service. Limit one per eligible guest; can’t be applied to a combo meal and isn’t valid on third-party delivery platforms or mobile orders.
Fazoli’s: Veterans and military members get a free Spaghetti with Marinara or Meat Sauce today at participating locations with proof of status. No purchase necessary; use code VET26. Offer details
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill: Veterans and active-duty service members get a free lunch or dinner entrée when dining in today, valued at or below the entrée purchased by their dining companion. Offer details
Firehouse Subs: Active-duty military and veterans who buy a sub of any size get a second sub free today with a valid military ID. Offer details
Four Peaks 8th Street Pub, Tempe: For the third year running, Four Peaks is giving veterans a free barbecue platter with any purchase of $3 or more (alcohol not required). The platter includes house-smoked pork, St. Louis-style beef ribs, BBQ chicken, cowboy beans, coleslaw and house-made cornbread. Today, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Dine-in only, ID required, while supplies last.
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers: Veterans and active-duty military who stop in today get a free Freddy’s Combo meal card, redeemable through Nov. 25. No purchase necessary. freddys.com
Golden Corral: Current service members, retired military, and veterans get a complimentary buffet and beverage from 4 p.m. to close today. goldencorral.com
Hooters: All military eat free from a special Veterans Day menu today with a beverage purchase at participating locations. Dine-in only, limit one per person. Offer details
Hopdoddy Burger Bar: Veterans and active-duty military get a free classic burger today. Dine-in only. Offer details
IHOP: Veterans and active-duty military members get a free Red, White & Blueberry Pancake Combo at participating locations today from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Military ID or proof of service required. ihop.com
In-N-Out Burger: Veterans, active-duty military, Reserves, and National Guard members get a complimentary meal today: any burger, fries and a beverage. All current and former members of the U.S. military also get a special-edition Veterans Day decal. Proof of service required. Offer details
Kona Grill: Through today, veterans, active-duty service members, and Gold Star Families get a complimentary entrée with the purchase of any starter, all day. Dine-in only. Offer details
Krispy Kreme: Veterans and active military get a free small hot or iced coffee and a free doughnut of their choice today. Limit one per guest, in-shop or at the drive-thru. No proof or purchase necessary. krispykreme.com
Lakeside Bar & Grill, Peoria: The family-friendly sports bar and restaurant is offering veterans and active military members a free Lakeside Burger with cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions and pickles. No purchase necessary. lakesidebarandgrillaz.com
Little Caesars: Veterans and active-duty military get a free Hot-N-Ready Lunch Combo, four slices of Detroit-style deep-dish pepperoni pizza and a 20-ounce Pepsi, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at participating locations. Proof of service required. littlecaesars.com
Lucille’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que: Veterans get a complimentary Pulled Pork Sandwich or personal-size Fried Chicken Plate today, dine-in only, plus a $10 Thank You Bonus Card redeemable Nov. 27 through Dec. 6. Offer details
Macayo’s Mexican Restaurants: Veterans get a free à la carte chimichanga, filled with shredded beef, shredded chicken, or beans, at any location today, dine-in or takeout. Show a valid military ID when ordering. Offer details
Mission BBQ (pictured): Veterans get a free sandwich today. Offer details
Native Grill & Wings: Veterans and active-duty military members get a free meal when dining in at participating locations today with proof of status. Choose from a half-pound Stripper Combo, half-pound Boneless Combo, MyNative Burger with fries, or Native Chicken Sandwich with fries. Offer details
Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom: Veterans and active-duty military can enjoy a free meal from a select Veterans Day menu. Available all day for dine-in guests; proof of military service required.
Olive Garden: Veterans and active-duty military get a complimentary entrée from a select dine-in menu today, with unlimited breadsticks and a choice of soup or salad. olivegarden.com
Outback Steakhouse: Active-duty military and veterans get a free Bloomin’ Onion and beverage today, plus a free Hero’s Meal for a future visit through Dine Rewards. Offer details
Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille: Today from 4 p.m. to close, veterans get a complimentary 32-ounce Dinner-Cut Pork Chop when accompanied by a guest purchasing a full-priced dinner entrée. Veterans can also choose a three-course Military Menu for $39. Dine-in only; offers can’t be combined. Reservations and a military ID or official proof of service required. Reserve at PerrysSteakhouse.com
Prince St. Pizza: Today, veterans and active-duty military members get a complimentary slice at all locations nationwide. The brand will also donate 10% of in-store sales at participating locations to the American Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces program, with NCIS: New York matching the donation up to $10,000.
Red Lobster: Veterans, active-duty military members and reservists get a free Shrimp & Chips meal (shrimp, fries and coleslaw) at participating locations today. Dine-in only; proof of service required. redlobster.com
Red Robin: Veterans and active-duty military members get a free Red’s Big Tavern Burger with Bottomless Fries at participating locations today. Dine-in only; proof of service required. redrobin.com
Red, White & Brew, Mesa: Veterans and active military members get a free All American Burger, a half-pound burger with lettuce, tomato, pickle and red onion on a toasted brioche bun. No purchase necessary.
Rosewood, Gilbert: Veterans get a complimentary order of the restaurant’s popular Gameballs, made with bison, venison, boar, ricotta and herbs, topped with a bourbon blueberry demi-glace and served with grilled bread. 366 N. Gilbert Road in Downtown Gilbert’s Heritage District. rosewoodaz.com
Rubio’s Coastal Grill: Veterans can buy one entrée and get one free today with code VETS26. In-store only, with military ID. Offer details
Rusty Spur Saloon, Scottsdale: Scottsdale’s oldest bar is giving veterans and active military members a free T-shirt. No purchase necessary; while supplies last. rustyspursaloon.com
Shake Shack: Active military and veterans get a free single ShackBurger today with a valid military ID or proof of service. shakeshack.com
Smashburger: Veterans and active-duty military get a free All-American Smashburger at participating locations today with a valid military ID or other proof of service. smashburger.com
Starbucks: Veterans, active-duty service members and military spouses get a free 12-ounce hot or iced brewed coffee at participating locations today. starbucks.com
STK Steakhouse: Through today, veterans, active-duty service members, reservists, first responders and Gold Star Families get a complimentary entrée with the purchase of any starter at participating U.S. locations.
Swizzle Inn, Phoenix: The Phoenix dive bar is giving veterans and active military members a free T-shirt. No purchase necessary; while supplies last.
Teriyaki Madness: Active-duty military and veterans get a free bowl today at participating locations. Show up in uniform or show a military ID. In-shop only; not available online or in the app. Offer details
Texas Roadhouse: Veterans and active-duty military can pick up free meal vouchers from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today, good through May 31, 2027, for one of 10 entrées, two sides and a nonalcoholic beverage. texasroadhouse.com
TGI Fridays: Veterans and active-duty military get a complimentary meal at participating locations today, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., with a valid military ID. Dine-in only. Choose from a cheeseburger with fries, chicken fingers with fries and coleslaw, Chicken Caesar Salad, or a half portion of Cajun shrimp and chicken pasta. tgifridays.com
Thirsty Lion: Today, veterans get one free entrée at any Valley location. Choices include the cheeseburger, spicy fried chicken sandwich, French dip, fish and chips, Tuscan Romano chicken, or Southwest smoked chicken salad.
Torchy’s Tacos: Veterans and active-duty military get a free taco and drink today, in-store at participating locations, with proof of service. Torchy’s on Facebook
Twin Peaks: All day today, veterans and active-duty military members get a free meal with a valid military ID and a beverage purchase. Choose from a cheeseburger and fries, chicken tenders and fries, Chicken Caesar Salad, OG Pepperoni Flatbread, or six boneless wings and fries. Dine-in only.
Wendy’s: Veterans and active-duty military members get a free Dave’s Single at participating restaurants today, inside or at the drive-thru. Just identify yourself as a veteran or active-duty service member. wendys.com
Westside Concepts: All past and present military get a free “Handheld” menu item, such as tacos, burgers, and chicken sandwiches, today at the group’s restaurants, including Haymaker, Four Corners Tap House, Copper & Sage, and Cantina Gueros. westsideconcepts.us
Whataburger: Today, active-duty military and veterans can get a free taquito until 11 a.m. at participating locations by showing a valid military ID at the counter. In-store only; limit one per qualifying guest. The free Tuesday breakfast taquito for veterans and service members continues through the end of the year, and Whataburger offers a free 16-ounce hot or iced coffee to service members and veterans year-round in its dining rooms. whataburger.com
White Castle: Veterans and active-duty service members get a free individual combo meal or breakfast combo meal at participating locations today with a valid military ID. whitecastle.com
Yard House: Veterans and active-duty military get a free appetizer at participating locations today. yardhouse.com
Zzeeks Pizza: Veterans and service members get a free slice of cheese pizza today from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bring your service ID.
Veterans Day discounts
Brooklyn V’s Pizza: All day today at all locations, veterans can get a 14-inch cheese pizza for $5 with a minimum additional purchase of $1. Toppings are extra. Show a military ID or proof of veteran status. Limit one promotional pizza per eligible guest; can’t be combined with any other discount, including military discounts.
Fogo de Chão: Veterans and active-duty military who dine in today get 50% off the Full Churrasco or Indulgent Churrasco, and everyone in their party gets 10% off those same meals. Offer details
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria: Active-duty military members and veterans with a military ID get 25% off their meal today at all Valley locations. grimaldispizzeria.com
HTeaO: Today, participating HTeaO locations will take $2 off large-size cups of iced tea or bigger for veterans, whether they go for classic sweet tea or one of the shop’s many flavors.
Jocque Concepts, Scottsdale: Today, veterans and active military get 25% off food at the group’s Old Town Scottsdale spots: Diego Pops, The Hot Chick, El Camino and The Montauk. Discount not valid on alcohol. jocqueconcepts.com
Ling & Louie’s Asian Bar and Grill and Ling’s Wok Shop: Veterans and active-duty military members get a buy-one-get-one half-off entrée special today. Dine-in only with a valid military ID; can’t be combined with other discounts or promotions. lingandlouies.com · lingswokshop.com
LongHorn Steakhouse: Veterans and active-duty military get 10% off their meal today, plus a free appetizer or dessert for the table with the purchase of an adult entrée. Available for dine-in and call-in orders.
MOD Pizza: Today, veterans and active-duty military members get 50% off a regular-size pizza or salad at participating locations. In-restaurant only, limit one per person, valid military ID required.
Roaring Fork, Scottsdale: Beginning at 4 p.m. today, active-duty military members and veterans get 20% off their entire dine-in meal. Valid military ID required.
Someburros: Veterans, active military and first responders get 25% off orders up to $100.
Tocaya: Today, veterans and active-duty military personnel get 50% off dine-in orders with a valid military ID.
Year-round discounts
Belmont Kitchen & Cocktails: Military members, veterans, and first responders get 10% off their bill year-round. Some restrictions may apply. belmontkitchenandcocktails.com
Chef Joey Maggiore’s restaurants: Veterans get 10% off their bill year-round at all five of the Valley restaurateur’s concepts: Hash Kitchen for over-the-top brunch, The Sicilian Butcher for handmade pasta, The Mexicano for bold Mexican flavors, The Italiano for elevated Italian and The Delicatessen for classic deli favorites.
Over Easy: Veterans get 10% off their bill every visit at all 19 Arizona locations of the breakfast and lunch spot known for its “As Seen on TV” dishes, including Golden Waffle Dogs, Banana Nut French Toast, and Chicken & Waffle. eatatovereasy.com
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