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Veterans Day 2021: Where To Find Meals, Deals In NJ

Veterans and some active military personnel get free Veterans Day deals at many Garden State restaurants and eateries.

NEW JERSEY — Veterans Day is Thursday, Nov. 11, and there are some special deals for military personnel. A form of military id or proof of service is required in most cases.

Here are some of the best deals you can find in New Jersey:

Dunkin: To honor members of the military, Dunkin is once again giving all veterans and members of the active military a small thanks for their service – a free donut of their choice on Thursday, November 11 at participating Dunkin’ restaurants.

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iHOP: Free red, white, and blueberry pancakes for all veterans and active-duty military on Nov. 11, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. This offer is for dine-in only, and one per guest. Military ID or proof of service is required.

Outback Steakhouse: All military veterans, servicemen and women, police, firefighters, and first responders get a 10 percent off their entire check all day, every day, with valid medical, state or federal service ID.

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Chili's: To thank veterans and active military members Chili's is offering a free veterans day meal on Nov. 11. This offer is available at all participating Chili's Grill & Bar restaurants and is for in-restaurant only. Call ahead at your local Chili's restaurant with any questions.

Starbucks: Starbucks is honoring veterans with a free hot brewed coffee and also, for every cup of coffee sold Thursday, Starbucks is donating 25 cents to be divided evenly between Headstrong and Team Red, White & Blue to support mental health of military communities.

Wendy's: In honor of Veterans Day, Wendy's is offering free breakfast combo, from 6:30 – 10:30 a.m. with a valid military ID or a Veterans Advantage card. Check with your local Wendy's as the breakfast times may differ.

Brick House Tavern + Tap: On Nov. 11 Veterans will enjoy 20 percent off on their meal when they dine-in. The offer is valid for parties up to four with valid military ID. Not valid on alcoholic beverages or retail purchases.

Bonefish Grill: Bonefish Grill has an ongoing 10% off the entire check all day, every day for servicemen and women, police, firefighters, and first responders. Also open to EMTs and paramedics.

Red Lobster: In honor of Veterans Day, Red Lobster is offering dine-in guests a free appetizer or dessert on Thursday, Nov. 11. Guests need to show a valid military ID or proof of service to redeem this offer.

Adventure Aquarium: This Veteran's Day, Adventure Aquarium is giving service members free Aquarium admission from Nov. 11 through Nov. 21. Purchase a ticket online, make an aquarium reservation for any time between those dates and explore underwater life for free!

Target: Target is offering a 10 percent military discount on two storewide purchases for circle members. The offer extends until Nov. 14

If you know a great discount that isn't on the list, let us know in the comments section below.

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