Two notes before jumping in:

•Proof of Military Service. Most companies require some form of military ID. These include: a Military ID card (active/reserve/retired); Veterans Affairs card; current Leave and Earnings Statement (LES); drivers license with veterans designation; photograph in uniform; be wearing uniform (if your service permits); veterans organization card (e.g., American Legion and VFW); DD214; discharge paperwork; or other form of identification. Other restaurants and companies may go by the honor system.

•Participation. Second, always call ahead to verify locations, times, and participation. Many of the listed companies are franchises and may have different policies. We will do our best to keep this page updated as we find new info.

DISCLAIMER: A partial list of discounts follows. In no way does this list intend to represent EVERY discount offered related to Veterans Day. Inclusion in this list does not imply endorsement by the Presidio of Monterey, U.S. Army or Department of Defense. Contact business websites or individual restaurants to confirm offer.

Additionally, many local businesses are offering their own Veterans Day specials. If you know of any that were not included, please add in the comments section.
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***Restaurants & Meal Deals***

Applebee’s - Veterans and Active Duty Military can select a free meal from a limited menu for Veteran’s Day. Provide proof of service required. All current and former military personnel will also receive a $5 coupon that can be redeemed between November 12 and November 27, 2016.

Baker’s Square Free Breakfast - Veterans and active duty get a complimentary breakfast on Veterans Day at participating locations. Choose between Buttermilk Pancakes, three slices of French Toast or a Belgian Waffle.

BJ’s Restaurant - All veterans and active military can enjoy a complimentary entree under $12.95 on Friday, 11/11/2016. Please present your military ID to receive this offer.

Black Angus Steakhouse - On Veterans Day, all veterans and active duty personnel will receive a free Top Sirloin Steak Dinner, with home-style mashed potatoes,fresh broccoli with garlic butter and sweet molasses bread. Offer is good Veterans Day November 11th 2016.

Bob Evans - offering free select menu items to Veterans and Active Duty Military on Veterans Day, Friday Nov. 11, 2016. In addition to the meal, Bob Evans will offer a 10% discount from November 12 – December 31 for both dine-in and carryout meals.

Buffalo Wild Wings Free Wings - All day long on Friday, November 11, veterans and active duty military who dine at their local B-Dubs can receive a free small order of 10-12 traditional or boneless wings and a side of fries. At participating U.S. locations only.

California Pizza Kitchen - On Veterans Day, all veterans or active duty military personnel will be able to select a free entree from a special Veterans Day menu including pizza, salads and pasta. Please come in uniform or bring your military ID or other proof of service.

Chili’s Free Meal - Veterans and active-duty military receive a free meal on Veterans Day from a special Veterans Day menu. Must show proof of military service.

Chipotle -Offering a buy one get one free discount for a small burrito, bowl, or salad on Veterans Day from 3pm to close. Offer is extended to all Veterans, military, and military spouses with proof of service.

Chevys Fresh Mex - On Veterans Day, Chevys Fresh Mex will offer a complimentary menu item to all active and retired military personnel. Special Veterans Day menu includes fajitas, burritos, tacos and more.

Chuck E. Cheese - To thank service members past and present, on Veteran’s Day on Nov. 11, Chuck E. Cheese’s will be offering one free personal pizza to all active and retired military members at participating stores nationwide.

Coco’s Bakery - Coco’s is honoring all Veterans & Active Duty Military with a free slice of pie this Veterans Day.

Claim Jumper - On Monday, November 14, 2016, veterans who show valid ID may receive a free entree from a special menu. This offer is valid for dine-in only, and will not be available at Golden Nugget Lake Charles and Golden Nugget Las Vegas locations.

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - Veterans receive a complimentary Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola® Cake dessert to veterans and an opportunity for guests to make purchases that support the United Service Organizations (USO). Veterans Day only.

Denny’s All You Can Eat Pancakes - All active, inactive, and retired military personnel at all participating Denny’s restaurants nationwide will receive a free Build Your Own Grand Slam breakfast on Friday, Nov. 11, from 5 a.m. to noon. Diners must show ID to receive this offer.

Golden Corral - On Monday, November 14th, 2016 from 5 PM to 9 PM, Golden Corral offers a free sit-in “thank you” dinner for Military veterans, retirees, and active duty members.

Hickory Tavern - 50% off of all food and non-alcoholic drinks for Veterans and Active Duty Military on Veterans day 11/11/16. This offer includes Hickory Tavern’s 24 locations in 13 communities in the southeast and a certificate for 20% off of your next meal.

Hooters Free Meal - Hooters invites all veterans and current servicemen and women to a Hooters Veterans Day free meal from their select Veterans Day menu by presenting a military ID or proof of service at any Hooters location across the country on 11-11-2016.

IHOP - On Veteran’s Day between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., participating IHOP Restaurants around the nation will be honoring the brave men and women who have served, or are serving, in the United States Military by offering them free Red, White and Blue pancakes. Select IHOP restaurants will also offer a combo of two eggs, hash browns and choice of two bacon strips or pork sausage links as part of the Red, White & Blue Pancake promotion. Promotion for retired and active duty military personnel.

Krispy Kreme Free Doughnut & Coffee - On Veterans Day 2016, a free doughnut and small coffee will be given to anyone who identifies themselves as a veteran or active military personnel (no ID required).

Longhorn Steakhouse - free appetizer or dessert (no purchase required, no restrictions) to anyone showing proof of military service. In addition, guests that dine with Veterans on November 11 will receive 10% off.

Mimi’s Cafe - Veterans and Military receive a free entree with the purchase of any non-alcoholic drink at Mimi’s Cafe on Veteran’s Day, 11/11/16. Entrees on the Veteran’s Day menu include Grilled Chicken & Frites, Chicken Chop salad, Brioche Cheeseburger, or Farmhouse Tacos.

Olive Garden Free Meal - On Veterans Day, Olive Garden restaurants will offer a free entrée from a special menu to active-duty military and military veterans. The special menu features six of Olive Garden’s most popular items. Entrées are served with unlimited homemade soup or famous house salad and warm, garlic breadsticks.

Outback Steakhouse - Free Bloomin’ Onion® and a beverage
All active, retired military and veterans get a free Bloomin’ Onion® and a beverage on Veterans Day. Must have valid identification. There is also a military discount of 15% off the total check from valid for military members and their families.

Petro Stopping Centers - On Veterans Day, military veterans who hold a CDL can receive a complimentary meal from a select menu (including a beverage). Please show proof of service. Offer is valid Friday, November 11, 2016, at any participating Petro sit-down restaurant nationwide.

Ponderosa Steakhouses - From 4pm-close, all former and current military service men and women enjoy a free buffet (beverage not included) from participating Ponderosa locations. Contact your local Ponderosa for more details.

Red Lobster - To thank Veterans, active duty military and reservists, Red Lobster will offer a free appetizer or dessert from their select Veterans Day menu. To receive offer, show a valid military ID on November 10th and 11th.

Red Robin - All Veterans and Active Duty Military get a free dine-in Red’s Tavern Double Burger and Bottomless Steak Fries on Veterans Day 11/11/2016.

Ruby Tuesday - On 11/11/2016 veterans, active duty, and reservists (with proof of service) may receive one free appetizer up to $10 in value.

Sizzler Free Lunch - Sizzler is proud to honor and celebrate United States veterans and active-duty military personnel with a free lunch and beverage on Veterans Day, Friday, Nov. 11, 2016.

Spaghetti Warehouse - Buy 1 Get 1 Free Meal. Receive a special “buy one entree, get one free” coupon offer and they are encouraging its guests to “invite a veteran to lunch or dinner.” Coupon can be redeemed from Friday, November 11 through Sunday, November 13. The coupon will be available on the Spaghetti Warehouse website on Nov. 4, and can be printed or presented by mobile phone.

TA Stopping Centers - All truck drivers who are also veterans of the United States armed services can enjoy a complimentary meal, including a beverage, on Veterans Day. At any participating TA and Petro sit-down restaurant across the U.S.

TGI Fridays - Free Lunch. Guests who show valid military ID can enjoy a free lunch menu item up to $12. This offer is valid on Friday, November 11th, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time.

White Castle - Military veterans and active duty military who show proof of service can visit a participating White Castle location on Friday, Nov 11th, and receive a free breakfast combo or castle combo meal #1-6.

Wienerschnitzel - On Veterans Day, 11/11/16, Wienerschnitzel offers a free Chili Dog with a small fry and a 20-ounce drink to Veterans and Active Duty Service members. Bring your military ID or dress in a uniform.
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***Retail Stores and Services***

AARP - up to a 30% membership discount for veterans, their families, and anyone interested in annual or multi-year memberships and renewals.

Amazon.com - Offering 20% off of select apparel on Veterans Day. Promotion code: “20veterans”

Army & Air Force Exchange Service - Get Veterans Day deals on many items, including gift items starting on Nov. 10.

Army Corp of Engineers Recreation Areas - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is waiving all day use fees at more than 2,400 recreation areas nationwide. This waiver is available to all veterans, active and reserve component service members, and their families. Only verbal confirmation of service is required.

Brooks Brothers - Enjoy 25% off all in store purchases to all active military personnel and veterans. Proof of military service required.

Dell - This Veterans Day, military members save an additional 15% on select PCs and electronics.

Enterprise Car Sales - In honor of Veterans Day this November, all active United States military members, veterans and dependents, will have included in their used vehicle purchase from Enterprise Car Sales, a Firestone prepaid maintenance package valued at $300.

Firestone Complete Auto Care - Between November 11 through 13, veterans and active duty personnel receive an additional 10% off the lowest advertised price of any automotive service.

Free Car Wash - ALL veterans and service personnel get a free car wash at participating locations. Every year Grace For Vets, a non-profit organization, unites the car wash industry in 4 countries (U.S., Canada, New Zealand, Australia) with this program.

Great Clips - Free Haircut. On Veterans Day, customers who come in for a haircut at any U.S. Great Clips salon will receive a free haircut card to give to an active/inactive/retired military member of any branch, including the National Guard. Veterans can also visit any U.S. Great Clips salon on November 11 to get either a free haircut that day or to pick up a free haircut card to use later.

Home Depot - free “Build a Veterans Day Jet” workshop for children ages 5-12 to help teach them about Veterans Day. Event is from 9am-12pm while supplies last. Register online, or arrive at the allotted time, while supplies last. A 10% discount is also offered to all other military veterans on Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day and Veterans Day.

Ikea - From Nov. 7 – Nov. 11 veterans can enjoy a free entree at Ikea. Please show some form of military ID.

JC Penney - All current and former military personnel can enjoy discounts off purchases on Veterans Day.

Jockey - 25% off to active military, veterans and their families. Enter promo code MILITARY at checkout. Good thru 11/11/14.

La-Z-Boy Furniture Gallery - During their Veteran’s Day Sale they are offering an additional 5% off to Active Duty, Veterans, Retirees, and Reservists. Proof of service require.

Lowes Home Improvement - Lowes honors all Veterans on three specific holidays: Memorial Day, 4th of July and Veterans Day. During these three holiday weekends, Lowes extends the discount to all veterans who served honorably and who present a valid Form DD214 or other proof of service.

Meineke Free Oil Change - This Veterans Day, November 11, 2016, all veterans and active duty will receive a free Basic Oil Change* at participating Meineke locations.

Orchard Supply Hardware - is honored to offer an extra 20% off entire purchase to all to veterans and active military personnel.

Red Roof Inn - 15% Off All November. Veterans receive 15% off from January 19th to March 31st, 2017. Use VP Code 606732 when booking to receive the discount!. Don’t forget, Red Roof Inn is military and government friendly all year long, offering 10% off at locations nationwide. Who is eligible?: Active Duty, Veterans, Retirees, Reservists, Dependents.

Sleep Number Military Discount - Sleep Number is providing exclusive offers for current and past military personnel. Save $500-$700 on selected Sleep Number® mattress sets, or 20% – 30% off for other select sets, depending on the designated discount per product.

Under Armour - 15% Off plus Free Shipping. Offer valid for Military, Veterans & First Responders.

US National Park Service Free Veterans Day Admission - The U.S. National Park Service is waiving fees at most of its day-use recreation sites over the Veterans Day holiday weekend. Go online to find a national forest or grassland near you.

Walgreens - Offering a 20% discount to all Veterans, Active duty military, and their immediate families, on Veterans Day 2016. Must present a Walgreens Rewards card and valid Military ID or proof of service to receive discount on eligible items.

Western Union - Western Union is offering consumers the opportunity to make U.S. domestic money transfers — and transfers to and from U.S. military bases around the world where Western Union has a retail Agent location — for zero fee on Veterans Day using promo code HERO.
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***California Specific***

49ers Museum – Santa Clara, CA
Nov. 11th-13th veterans can stop by Levis Stadium & receive free admission to the 49ers museum.

Aquarium of the Pacific Free Admission – Long Beach, CA
Aquarium of the Pacific is offering free admission with valid service ID for veterans, military personnel, police officers, and firefighters.

Barwest Burgers & Wings – Sacramento, CA
Veterans are offered one free meal (entree and non-alcoholic beverage) with proof of service or valid ID. Offer is valid on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2016, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

California State Parks
Free admission to veterans, active duty and reserve personnel at 143 participating state parks on Veteran’s Day, Friday, November 11.

California State Railroad Museum – Sacramento, CA
Free excursion train ride on the Sacramento Southern Railroad at 1p.m., 2p.m., and 3p.m., and free museum admission on Veterans Day Friday, November 11, 2o16 for Veterans and Active Duty Military. Must show proof of service for free admission and ride.

El Torito – Bay Area, Fresno, Los Angeles, Orange County, Sacramento, San Diego, CA
All active duty and retired military personnel can select one complimentary item from a special Veterans Day menu featuring a 2-item combo. To qualify bring proper identification or dine in uniform on Friday, November 11, 2016. In addition military receive a 20% discount at all El Torito locations throughout the year.

Knotts Berry Farm Free Admission – Military Tribute Days – Orange County, CA
Knott’s Berry Farm in Buena Park, CA, is offering active duty, retired, and military veterans free admission for themselves and one guest from November 1-18 and November 28-December 16, 2016. To receive this offer, show your military ID or DD-214 at a Knott’s Berry Farm ticket booth. Additional admission tickets may be purchased by the Military I.D. holder at a discounted rate.

Madame Tussaud’s – Hollywood, CA
Show your veteran ID at the Box Office from November 4 – November 14, 2016 and get free admission plus guests receive 50% off. Must show valid military ID at the Box Office. 50% offer good for up to six guests.

Monterey Bay Aquarium – Monterey, CA
To honor the bravery and sacrifice of U.S. military on Veterans Day weekend (through Nov. 12), the aquarium is offering free admission for all U.S. military veterans, active-duty military, reservists and retirees who present valid military ID at the Main Entrance.

Queen Mary – Long Beach, CA
Free admission to to active service members of the armed forces, retired military personnel, veterans, and special discounts for their family members. Bring proof of service.

Sacramento Childrens Museum – Rancho Cordova, CA
Free admission for Veterans on Veterans Day and Veterans Day Weekend, from November 11-13.

Sacremento History Museum – Sacramento, CA
Free admission for Veterans on Veterans Day.
Sacramento Zoo – Sacramento, CA
Hosting Military Family Day on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2016. 50% off admission for Veterans, Active Duty Military, and their families. Must bring I.D. to receive discount.

SeaWorld San Diego – San Diego, CA
Waves of Honor Veterans Salute offers free admission to a U.S. Veteran and up to 3 guests (up to 4 total complimentary single day admissions) into the San Diego, CA park. This offer is only available online with valid Troop ID, and it cannot be redeemed at the front gate. This Veterans offer must be obtained and used by December 31, 2016.

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom – Vallejo, CA – near San Francisco
Active and veteran service men and women will receive a free park admission ticket to enjoy the park on Veterans Day. In addition, military members can bring up to three guests for only $39.99 each when purchasing tickets at the gate.

USS Midway Museum – San Diego, CA
Free admission for Veterans and active military members and their families from 10am-4pm. Maximum of 4 admissions per military ID.

Yosemite National Park – CA
Free admission for all on Veterans Day 11-11-16.

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