Veterans Day 2025: DMV Restaurants Honor Veterans with Free Meals and Special Offers
Alexandria, VA – This Veterans Day, November 11, 2025, restaurants across the DMV area are saluting veterans and active-duty military members with free meals, discounts, and special offers. Please note: Many restaurants require proof of military service andsome deals are dine-in only. Check with your local restaurant for details before visiting.
Applebee’s :Complimentary full-size entrée from an exclusive menu and a $5 “Bounce Back Card” for a future visit to all active-duty military, veterans, reserves, and National Guard members who dine in-restaurant.
Bob Evans Farmhouse Kitchen: Choose one of the following farm-fresh favorites when they dine in: Country Biscuit Breakfast, The Classic Breakfast, Banana Berry Oatmeal, Sunrise, The Mini Sampler, Brioche French Toast, Cup of Sausage Gravy & Biscuits, Buttermilk Hotcakes, Bowl of Rolled-Oat Oatmeal, or Down-Home Country-Fried Steak.
California Pizza Kitchen: Your choice of one complimentary beverage and one entree. All military guests who dine in will receive a Buy One Get One bounce-back card for a future Pizza, Pasta, or Salad purchase.
Chili’s: Enjoy a complimentary meal for dine-in only from a limited menu.
Chipotle Mexican Grill: From 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. local time, guests who order an entrée in-restaurant will receive a second entrée for free. The offer is valid at U.S. Chipotle restaurants.
Dave & Buster’s: All veterans and active-duty military are invited to enjoy a FREE entrée (up to $20) + a $10 Power Card for gameplay at any Dave & Buster’s nationwide.
Denny’s: Get a free Original Grand Slam from 5 a.m. to noon at participating locations.
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit: Get a free Pulled Pork Sandwich at all locations nationwide.
Dog Haus: Get a free Haus Dog, redeemable for dine-in only.
Flavor Hive: 50% off every day for millitary and first responders.
Friendly’s: Get a free Veteran’s Burger with a beverage. Available in-restaurant only.
Harris Teeter: Get 11% off your purchases on Veteran’s Day.
IHOP: Vets get a Free Red, White & Blueberry Pancake Combo. Dine-in only.
Joe’s Crab Shack: 20% off meal when dining-in.
McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood & Steaks: Enjoy a select half-priced entrée on Sunday, November 9, 2025..
PJ’s Coffee: Free 16oz Hot or Cold Brew Coffee.
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers: Get a complimentary Red’s Big Tavern Burger and a bottomless side.
Smoothie King: Enjoy a free 20 oz smoothie from 12-3 pm and includes three patriotic picks: Strawberry X-Treme (red), Slim-N-Trim Vanilla (white), and Blueberry Heaven (blue).
Starbucks: Get a tall brewed coffee – hot or iced.
Taffer’s Tavern: Receive 50% off one plate, handheld, or salad November 10-16.
Yard House: Get a complimentary appetizer available for dine-in guests only.
