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Veterans and active-duty military members can find free food and other promotions at restaurants across the country on Veterans Day, November 11. Some deals also give customers a reason to come back for another deal later.
About 30 restaurant brands are included in Dinova’s Veterans Day 2026 Dining Guide, according to Alison Quinn, president of the Florida-based company.
The guide is in its fifth year and includes national and regional chains like Bonefish Grill, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Hooters, Outback Steakhouse and Red Lobster.
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“What we’re starting to see now is it’s going beyond Veterans Day, to trying to give back to veterans in a more meaningful way,” Quinn told Fox News Digital. “Not just for one day, but come back and we’ll give you something more.”
Quinn highlighted the California-based Hofman Hospitality Group, which offers select meals to veterans and a $10 bonus card for a future visit. Lucille’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que is one of the group’s brands.
The Veterans Day Dining Guide is a compilation of restaurants offering free meals and discounts to veterans and active duty military. (iStock)
Outback Steakhouse is offering a free Bloomin’ Onion and soft drink, as well as a meal deal for a future visit, she said.
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Other deals listed in the guide include 10 free boneless wings and fries at Buffalo Wild Wings, a free Red’s Big Tavern Burger at Red Robin, free shrimp at Red Lobster and a free All-American Smash at Smashburger.
Lucille’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que is among the restaurants offering some meals free to veterans on November 11. (Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)
Dinova launched the guide to share its offerings with veterans and, in some cases, active-duty military personnel, Quinn said. The company’s business catering network includes about 25,000 restaurants and 600 corporate partners, she said.
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Downloads of the guide have increased over the years, Quinn said, and the promotions can be helpful to veterans or active-duty personnel who are struggling or “living on a tight budget.”
The Bloomin’ Onion is a popular appetizer from Outback Steakhouse that is free for veterans on November 11th. (Oliver Tsang/South China Morning Post via Getty Images)
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When asked which deal she would choose, Quinn chose the free Eddie Merlot cheeseburger. Her father is an 85-year-old veteran, she said, and she plans to talk to him about it.
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Veterans and active-duty military personnel should bring identification and check with their local restaurant before visiting, Quinn said. Participation and identification requirements may vary depending on location and offer.
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