List: Free Veterans Day meals in the Dayton region

Applebee's is one of several restaurants offering meals to servicemembers on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2025. CONTRIBUTED/FILE

Credit: RICK KERN

Credit: RICK KERN

Applebee's is one of several restaurants offering meals to servicemembers on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2025. CONTRIBUTED/FILE
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Across the nation, Veterans Day is celebrated on Nov. 11. Businesses in the Dayton area will give veterans and active military members free meals in appreciation of their service.

Here is a guide to a number of these deals:

🦅Applebee’s

Locations: Multiple in Southwest Ohio

Details: For nearly two decades, Applebee’s locations have given free meals to veterans and active-duty military to celebrate Veterans Day. This offer is only available for dine-in guests.

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🦅Chili’s Grill and Bar

Locations: 1110 Miamisburg Centerville Road, Dayton and 2762 N. Fairfield Road, Beavercreek

Details: All veterans and active military service members will receive a free meal at Chili’s restaurants on Nov. 11. This offer is only available in-store and for select items.

🦅Denny’s

Location: 9935 OH 41, Jeffersonville

Details: To celebrate Veterans Day, Denny’s will give all active and retired military service members a free Original Grand Slam meal. This offer is in-store only and runs 5 a.m.-noon Nov. 11.

🦅Gold Star Chili

Locations: Multiple in Southwest Ohio

Details: Gold Star Chili is offering a complimentary meal (up to $12 in value) to all veterans and active-duty military on Nov. 11. To receive this offer, guests will have to provide a veterans’ organization card, U.S. Uniformed Services ID Card, a photograph of you in uniform or another form of military identification.

🦅Golden Corral

Locations: 2490 Commons Blvd., Beavercreek and 6611 Miller Lane, Dayton

Details: Golden Corral will honor our nation’s active and former service members with Military Appreciation Night, scheduled for 4 p.m.-close Nov. 11. During the night, those who have served will receive a free “thank you” meal.

🦅On Par Entertainment

Location: 4464 Indian Ripple Road, Beavercreek

Details: On Veterans Day, On Par Entertainment will offer 25 cent wings to those who have served in the military, while supplies last. 10 wings will be served per plate, with only one order per person. This deal is dine-in only.

🦅Red Robin

Locations: 6404 Miller Lane, Dayton and 2671 Fairfield Commons, Beavercreek

Details: On Veterans Day, veterans and active military personnel will receive a free Red’s Big Tavern Burger, complete with a side of bottomless steak fries.

🦅Rum Runners Cafe

Rum Runners Cafe will be located at 2318 E. Dorothy Lane in Kettering (Facebook Photo).

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Location: 2318 E. Dorothy Lane, Kettering

Details: On Veterans Day, Rum Runners Cafe is offering a free fried pickles appetizer to active and former military service members, with the purchase of a meal. Additionally, veterans will receive a 10% discount.

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About the Author

Born and raised in the Dayton area, Alex Cutler has always had a deep passion for the city and its history.  In 2022, he received his degrees in Multimedia Journalism and Communications from Sinclair Community College.