Veterans Day 2026 | Free meals, deals & discounts for vets & active duty service members

Key Points:

• Veterans and active-duty service members in Maryland can access numerous free meals, discounts, and special offers on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, including free breakfasts, entrées, appetizers, and even car washes, with many requiring proof of service such as a military ID or VA card.
• Participating restaurants include Another Broken Egg Café, Benihana, BJ’s Restaurant, Bonefish Grill, California Pizza Kitchen, Buffalo Wild Wings, Cracker Barrel, Denny’s, Firebirds Wood Fired Grill, Olive Garden, Outback Steakhouse, Red Lobster, Sheetz, and many others, each offering unique deals ranging from free meals to discounts and complimentary beverages.
• Some offers span multiple days around Veterans Day, such as Benihana’s complimentary 5-course hibachi entrée from Nov. 9 to 11, while others are valid only on Nov. 11, often with dine-in restrictions and limitations on combining discounts.
• Additional chains like Chili’s, Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, Red Robin, Ruby Tuesday, and IHOP also provide Veterans Day promotions, though availability varies by location, so veterans and service members are advised to confirm details with local restaurants before visiting.
• Special promotions include free game play at Dave & Buster’s, free car washes at Sheetz, free meal vouchers at Texas Roadhouse valid through May 31, and various complimentary food and beverage items to honor military service members.