Wednesday, November 11^th is Veteran’s Day, and America’s active duty military members and veterans can enjoy some of the perks of having served with some free and steeply discounted meals at restaurants in and around Gainesville.

7-Eleven

Active duty, retired, veteran, guard, reservists and family members get a free coffee or Big Gulp on Wednesday, November 11^th. Dine in only.

Bob Evans

Veterans and active-duty military get a free meal from a select menu on November 11^th. Dine in only, beverages not included.

Bonefish Grill

All service members, veterans and first responders can enjoy the ‘Heroes Discount’, 10% off their bill on Wednesday, November 11^th with valid ID.

Buffalo Wild Wings

Veterans and active-duty service members get a free order of 10 boneless wings and fries on Wednesday, November 11^th. This is available for dine-in or take-out.

Chili’s

Veterans and active-duty service members can get a free meal from a select menu on Wednesday, November 11^th. You can choose from items like chicken crispers, Cajun chicken pasta, and an Oldtimer burger with cheese. This offer is only available for dine-in.

Cracker Barrel

Veterans and active-duty service members can enjoy a free slice of the Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola Cake.

Golden Corral

Golden Corral is offering free meal and beverage cards to all active duty and veterans from now until November 30^th. The card will be valid for one use from now until May 31^st for lunch or dinner Monday through Thursday.

Hooters

All veterans and active-duty personnel can get 10 free wings with any 10 purchased on November 11^th. Military ID or proof of service is required at participating locations.

Metro Diner

If you’re active or retired military with a valid military ID you can get 50% off of your bill on Wednesday, November 11^th. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner in the diner.

Outback Steakhouse

Active or retired service members can get a free Bloomin’ Onion and Coke product on Wednesday, November 11^th. Customers also have the opportunity to round up their check for Operation Homefront until the end of the year.

Also note that Outback Steakhouse offers a hero’s discount daily – all servicemen and women, police officers, firefighters and first responders get 10% off their bill all day, every day with a valid state or federal service ID.

Pilot Flying J

In celebration of Veterans Day, the Pilot Flying J will offer all veterans one free breakfast combo from November 9^th-15^th (valid at all participating U.S. and Flying J Travel Center locations). The breakfast combo includes a free pilot coffee of any size, one free breakfast offering, like a French Toast Sausage or Egg and Cheese sandwich. The Veterans Day breakfast combo is available on the Pilot Flying J app.

Red Lobster

On November 11^th, Red Lobster will honor veterans, active-duty military and reservists with a valid military ID with a free appetizer or dessert.

Other Military Discounts

CVS

Join veterans advantage to save 20% and get free shipping.

Goodyear Auto Service and Just Tire

From November 8^th-16^th, Goodyear Auto Service and Just Tire locations are offering active and retired military members free car care checks and free tire installation.

Great Clips

This Veterans Day, any customer who go to a U.S. Great Clips Salon will receive a free haircut card to give to any active/inactive/retired military member. Veterans can also visit any U.S. Great Clips salon on Wednesday, November 11^th to get a free haircut that day or a free haircut card for later use. Haircuts will be redeemable until December 11^th.

Harley Davidson

Harley Davidson is offering various military support benefits including special stateside military financing, including no down payment, reduced rates and flexible term options for active-duty military.

Home Depot

All military personnel can receive a 10% discount with valid military ID. 

Lowe’s

Lowe’s offers a 10% discount to veterans every day. Sign up for a My Lowe’s account to verify your credentials.

Rack Room Shoes

Military personal and their dependents can get 10% off their entire purchase on Veterans Day, Memorial Day and July 4^th.

Target 

All military personnel, veterans, and their families can receive 10% their entire purchase through November 11^th.