
Ahead of Veterans Day on November 11, popular restaurant chains across Southern California, such as In-N-Out Burger, Starbucks, and Sizzler, are offering free meals and exclusive discounts to veterans and active-duty military personnel. Most locations require proof of military service, such as a military ID or relevant documentation, and participation may vary by location.
Popular Restaurant Chains Offering Veterans Day Deals
Veterans Day freebies provide a wonderful opportunity to honor those who have served. In-N-Out Burger is offering a complimentary burger, fries, and beverage of choice to all veterans, active-duty service members, reservists, and National Guard members. Proof of military service is required, and participants will also receive a commemorative Veterans Day decal.
Starbucks is treating veterans, active-duty military, and military spouses to a free tall (12 oz) brewed coffee, hot or iced, on November 11 at participating stores. Meanwhile, Sizzler will serve free lunch and non-alcoholic beverages to veterans and active-duty military from opening until 4 PM on November 11, with a choice of 6 oz tri-tip sirloin steak, Malibu chicken, or six crispy shrimp.
More Dining Discounts and Free Meals
Red Lobster is offering a complimentary ‘Shrimp & Chips’ menu item to veterans, active-duty personnel, and reservists, while Red Robin is serving up a free ‘Red’s Big Tavern Burger’ alongside bottomless steak fries. Both of these offers are valid for dine-in only and require military identification.
Rubio’s is offering a buy-one-get-one-free entree deal for guests who present a military ID and use the promo code ‘VETS26’ at checkout. Applebee’s and Chili’s are also participating by offering a free select meal from a limited menu at participating locations.
Because promotion terms vary by brand and locationβwith some restrictions on dine-in only, beverages, taxes, or tipsβit is strongly recommended to check participation details and requirements with your nearest restaurant before visiting.




