Here are a few deals from some nationwide restaurants.
Applebee's: Veterans and active duty military can select a free meal from a menu of seven items on Saturday with proof of service.
Aspen Creek Grill: Free lunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and Saturday when you order off a special menu.
Back Yard Burgers: All veterans and active duty military who present their military ID or who are in uniform will receive a free Back Yard Classic Burger.
Baker's Square: Veterans and active duty military can get a choice of a free breakfast of pancakes, French toast, or a Belgian waffle on Saturday.
Bandana's Bar-B-Q: Veterans and active duty get up to $10 worth of free food on Saturday.
BJs Restaurant and Brewhouse: Veterans and active duty members can get a free entrée under $12.95 on Friday and Saturday.
Boston Market: Buy one meal, and get a second free Friday through Sunday at participating locations. A military ID isn't required, but a coupon is. Get the coupon here www.bostonmarket.com.
Bob Evans: Veterans and active duty military can get one of six menu items for free at Bob Evans restaurants on Saturday.
Bonanza Steakhouse: Veterans and active duty military get a free buffet on Saturday.
California Pizza Kitchen: California Pizza Kitchen restaurants are offering veterans and active duty personnel complimentary entrées from a special Veterans Day menu.
Chicken Salad Chick: Veterans will receive a free Chick Meal (including one scoop or sandwich, plus one scoop, side, or cup of soup) and a drink on Friday.
Chuck E. Cheese: Retired or active duty military with a valid ID can get a free individual one-topping pizza (using promo code #5500).
Denny's: Active duty and military veterans can get a free "Build Your Own Grand Slam" from 5 a.m. to noon on Friday.
Farmer Boys: Farmer boys is offering a free Big Cheese cheeseburgers on Friday.
Fazoli's: Get free spaghetti with meat or marina sauce Friday through Sunday.
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill: Veterans and active duty service members get a free entrée when they eat-in with someone who purchases a meal Friday.
Golden Corral: The Golden Corral restaurant chain hosts a "military appreciation dinner" on Nov. 13 from 5 to 9 p.m. The free sit-down dinner is available for anyone who has ever served in the U.S. military (retirees, veterans, active duty, National Guard or Reserve).
Hoss's Family Steak & Sea House: Get a free meal from a select menu from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. at participating locations.
Hooters: All veterans and active duty military personnel can choose from one of five menu items for free at Hooters on Saturday.
IHOP: All active duty and retired Veterans can get a free order of Red, White, & Blue Pancakes on Friday.
Little Caesars: Participating outlets of the Little Caesars are offering all veterans and active military members a free Lunch Combo between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday.
O'Charley's: The O'Charley's restaurant chain is offering all veterans and active duty service members a free meal from their $9.99 menu on Saturday.
On the Border: On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina is offering active and former military members a free Create-Your-Own Combo Meal on Saturday.
Outback: Outback is offering veterans and active duty military a free Bloomin' Onion, a beverage, and a discount to family members on Saturday.
Panera Bread: Covelli Enterprises will salute those in uniform with free meals on Friday in observance of Veterans Day at its 13 Panera Bread locations in Dayton, Ohio.
Red Lobster: The Red Lobster is offering veterans, active duty military and reservists a free appetizer or dessert (from a select list) on Saturday.
Red Robin: All veterans and active duty service members get a free dine-in Red's Tavern Double Burger and Bottomless Steak Fries on Saturday.
Ruby Tuesday: Military personnel receives one free appetizer (up to $10 in value) on Saturday. (Offer not available at locations in Guam, Manhattan, Hawaii, airports, and international locations.)
Shoney's: Participating Shoney's are offering veterans and active duty military a free All You Care to Eat Breakfast Bar from 6 a.m.-11 a.m. on Saturday.
Spaghetti Warehouse: Spaghetti Warehouse is offering a "buy one entree, get one free" coupon that can be redeemed from Friday through Sunday.
Sizzler: Participating Sizzler restaurants are offering all active duty and veterans a free lunch and beverage until 4 p.m. on Saturday.
Texas Roadhouse: Active duty, former or retired military get a free lunch from a special menu Saturday.
T.G.I. Friday's: Guests who show valid military identification get a free lunch (up to $12) from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday.
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