Veterans Day Discounts And Deals In Chicago Area

Here are some of the restaurants offering free meals or discounts for active duty or retired military personnel on Veterans Day 2017. Remember, not all locations participate in Veterans Day promotions, so call ahead to be sure. Most require some form of ID or proof of service. Being in uniform is sometimes good enough, but double check first. If you know of a great discount that isn't on the list, send us an email and we'll add it. Thank you for your service.

DUNKIN' DONUTS
Free doughnut Nov. 11 — ID required.

CHIPOTLE
Buy-one-get-one-free burrito, bowl, salad or order of tacos on Nov. 7, with military ID.

OLIVE GARDEN
Free meal Nov. 11 with proof of service.

APPLEBEE’S
Free meal Nov. 11 with proof of service.

GOLDEN CORRAL
Free buffet and beverage Nov. 13, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. — No ID required.

THE GRID
Burger and beer special Nov. 11 to all veterans. – ID required.

CHILI’S
Free meal Nov. 11 with proof of service.

T.G.I. FRIDAYS
Free lunch for all veterans from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. — ID required.

TEXAS ROADHOUSE
Free lunch between from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. — ID required.

DENNY'S
Free Build Your Own Grand Slam on Nov. 10, from 5 a.m. to noon. — ID required.

RED LOBSTER
Free appetizer or dessert Nov. 11 from a limited menu — ID required.

RED ROBBIN
Free Red’s Tavern Double Burger with Bottomless Steak Fries on Nov. 11 — ID required.

IHOP
Free stack of Red, White, and Blue pancakes, Nov. 10 — ID required.

OUTBACK
Free Bloomin' Onion and a beverage on Nov. 11. Additionally, Nov. 12-16, military members will receive 20 percent discount, and beginning Nov. 17, military will receive 10 percent discount year-round.

BOSTON MARKET
Two for one individual meals Nov. 10-12 at participating locations — online coupon required.

BONEFISH GRILL
Free Bang Bang Shrimp appetizer Nov. 11 — ID or military uniform required.

BOB EVANS
Free breakfast, lunch, or dinner Nov. 11 — ID or military uniform required.

CHICAGO Q
Half off food items Nov. 11 to veterans and active duty — ID required.

FAMOUS DAVE'S
Free "Two Meat BBQ Salute" Nov. 11. Choice of two different meats served with a Corn Bread Muffin and a choice of one side, beverage not included —photo ID and proof of service required.

CRACKER BARREL
Free Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola Cake dessert — ID required.

AMERICA'S DOG & BURGER
Free meals for dine-in and carry out from Nov. 11 to Nov. 18 — ID or uniform required.

BUFFALO WILD WINGS
free order of wings and a side of fries Nov. 11. Beverage, taxes, and gratuity not included — proof of service required.

WHITE CASTLE
Free Breakfast Combo or Castle Combo Meal Nov. 11 — proof of service is requested.

CHUCK E. CHEESE
Free personal 1-topping pizza Nov. 11 with the promo code #5500. Everyday military offers include Large 1-topping pizza, 4 drinks & 45 play points for $28.99 ($40 value), and 2 Large 1-topping pizzas, 4 drinks & 100 play points for $46.99 ($69 value). Common Access Card or Uniformed Services ID Card required.

HAKKA BAKKA KATI ROLLS
Buy one get one free Nov. 11 from 11 a.m. 9 p.m. — proof of service required.

CICIS
Free buffet Nov. 11. Includes pizza, salad and desserts. All locations may not be participating, so call ahead to be sure — proof of service required.

MAK: MODERN ASIAN KITCHEN
All orders 50 percent off Nov. 11, dine-in only, one per order — ID required.

MUSCLE MAKER GRILL
Free salad, wrap, entrée or flatbread Nov. 11 – ID or military uniform required.

CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN
Free pizza, salad or pasta when you dine in Nov. 11 — ID or military uniform required.

FRIENDLY'S
Free Veterans Day breakfast, lunch, or dinner when you dine in Nov. 11 — military ID or honorable discharge card required.

BAR LOUIE
Free burger or free flatbread Nov. 11. Not all locations may be participating, so call ahead — proof of service required.

TUSCANY RESTAURANT
Free entree up to $40 value Nov. 11 at all locations, reservations recommended — ID required

WEBER GRILL
All veterans and active duty personnel will received $25 off bills of $50 or more, dine-in only, must mention offer.

THE LOCAL
Free burger and beer special for current military and veterans Nov. 11. — ID required.

LITTLE CAESAR'S
Free HOT-N-READY Lunch Combo, includes pizza and 20-ounce Pepsi product. Not all locations are participating, so call ahead to be sure — proof of service required.

MENCHIE'S FROZEN YOGURT
Free 6-ounce frozen yogurt Nov. 11 — ID or military uniform required.

RUBY TUESDAY
Free appetizer up to $10. Not all locations are participating, so call ahead to be sure — proof of service required.

WASH U CARWASH
Free carwash for vets Nov. 11 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. to veterans and current military personnel.

WALGREENS
Customers with a reward card get 20 percent off store items nationwide — Valid ID or proof of service required.

Patch editor J. Ryne Danielson contributed

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