If you’re a veteran or an active member of the military, first: thank you for your service. And because it’s Veterans Day, you can take advantage of a lot of great offers today with just a uniform or military ID:
Bob Evans: Free meal from a special menu available all day. Military ID required.
IHOP: Free red, white and blue pancakes from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Applebee’s: Free meal from a special menu and get a $5 coupon that can be redeemed Nov. 12-27.
Red Lobster: Veterans, active duty military and reservists get a free appetizer or dessert with a valid military ID on November 10th and 11th.
Longhorn: Free appetizer or dessert, and veterans and their guests will receive 10% off their meal.
Fazoli’s: Veterans will receive a free “Build Your Own Pasta Bowl” on Nov. 11.
Outback: Free Bloomin’ Onion and a beverage. Outback also is offering active and former service members 15% off their meals and their families’ Nov. 12 through Dec. 31.
Red Robin: All veterans and active duty military get a free Red’s Tavern Double Burger and bottomless steak fries at participating restaurants nationwide. Red Robin is also donating $10,000 to United Service Organizations.
Ruby Tuesday: Free appetizer up to $10.
Buffalo Wild Wings: Free small order of traditional or boneless wings with a side of fries.
Chipotle: From 3 p.m. to close, all U.S. military, military spouses and veterans get a buy one get one free burrito, bowl, salad or tacos.
Chili’s: Free meal from a special menu.
Olive Garden: Veterans and active duty service members get a free entree.
Cracker Barrel: Free slice of Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola Cake.
Denny’s: From 5 a.m. to noon, active, inactive and retired military personnel get a free Build Your Own Grand Slam.
Great Clips: Veterans who go to Great Clips for a haircut on Nov. 11 will receive a coupon for a free hair cut valid through Dec. 31.
Free entry to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton: Free admission with proof of I.D. to the Pro Football Hall of Fame courtesy of Goodyear. Active military, veterans and up to one guest will receive free admission to the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Veterans Day and through the month of November.
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