Veterans Day 2018: Free Meals And Discounts In St. Louis

ST. LOUIS, MO — Here are some of the restaurants offering free meals or discounts for active duty or retired military personnel on Veterans Day 2018. Remember, not all locations participate in Veterans Day promotions, so call ahead to be sure. Most require some form of ID or proof of service. Being in uniform is usually good enough, but double check first. If you know of a great discount that isn't on the list, send us an email and we'll add it. Thank you for your service.

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Starbucks
Free 12-ounce coffee for veterans, active duty military personnel and their spouses on Sunday, Nov. 11, with proof of military service.

Ameristar Casino Hotel St. Charles
Free lunch buffet Nov. 10 — valid military ID required.

Lumiere Place Casino
Free buffet for active duty military and veterans on Saturday, Nov. 11 and Thursday, Nov. 23.

54th Street Grill
Free entree up to $12. Dine-in only, military ID required.

BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse
All service members can enjoy a complimentary entree up to $12.95, plus a free Dr Pepper beverage, by presenting a military ID or proof of service at any BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse nationwide. Offer is valid on Sunday, November 11, for dine-in guests only at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse locations and is limited to one entree and Dr Pepper beverage per person.

Boston Market
Buy-one-get-one meal free with promo code: 37585. Find coupon here. Valid on Sunday, Nov. 11 and Monday, Nov. 12 only.

Super 8 by Wyndham
20 percent off for military members

Back Yard Burgers
Free burger on Sunday, Nov. 11, with proof of military service. The restaurant has locations in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina and Tennessee.

Bob Evans
Free breakfast, lunch or dinner items on Sunday Nov. 11 for active duty military, retirees and veterans with ID or proof of service.

Great Clips
Free haircuts for active duty military or veterans on Nov. 11. Non-veterans can also get a free haircut card to give to a veteran with the purchase of any regular service.

Sport Clips
Free haircuts for on Veterans Day (with valid military ID).

Home Depot
10 percent military discount everyday for active duty military, retired or disabled veterans and their immediate families with proof of service.

Lowe's
10 percent military discount for active duty military, veterans and their immediate family. Valid military ID or other proof of service required.

Target
10 percent discount via a single-use coupon any time between Nov. 4 and Nov. 12. Get the coupon here.

Kolache Factory
Free kolache, a Czech pastry, and a free coffee of any size to veterans and active military members with a government-issued ID from 6 a.m.-2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 11.

Pilot Flying J
Free breakfast sandwich, packaged pastry item or Cinnabon Center of the Roll item, along with a free coffee, from Nov. 10-12. To claim the offer, they need to download the myPilot app. The offer is good at the 750 Pilot and Flying J Travel Centers in North America.

Hooters
Free entree from a special Veterans Day menu with the purchase of a beverage on Sunday, Nov. 11. Guests must present a military ID or proof of service.

Huddle House
Free order of its platter-sized pancakes, called Sweet Cakes, from Nov. 9-12 to all active duty military personnel and veterans with a proper ID.

Walgreens
20 percent off regular priced store items Nov. 9 to 11 — valid military ID or proof of service required.

Chipotle
Buy-one-get-one-free burrito, bowl, salad or order of tacos on Sunday, Nov. 11, with military ID.

Olive Garden
A free meal has been offered in the past with proof of service. We haven't been able to confirm that's the case at all locations this year, so call ahead.

Applebee's
Free meal Nov. 11 with proof of service. Choose from a selection of 8 full-sized entrees.

Golden Corral
Free buffet and beverage Monday, Nov. 12, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. — No ID required.

Chili's
Free meal Nov. 11 with proof of service.

T.G.I. Friday's
Free meal under $12 on Sunday, Nov. 11 and Monday, Nov. 12. Not all locations may be participating, so call ahead — ID required.

Texas Roadhouse
All veterans, including all active, retired, or former U.S. military, can choose one of 10 entrees from a special Veterans Day menu. Proof of service required — includes military ID, VA card or discharge papers.

Denny's
Free Build Your Own Grand Slam on Nov. 12, from 5 a.m. to noon. — ID required.

Red Lobster
Free appetizer or dessert on Sunday, Nov. 11 and Monday, Nov. 12 from a limited menu — ID required.

Red Robbin
Free Red’s Tavern Double Burger with Bottomless Steak Fries on Nov. 11 — ID required.

IHOP
Free stack of Red, White, and Blue pancakes, Nov. 10 — ID required.

Outback
Free Bloomin' Onion and a beverage on Nov. 11. plus 10 percent military discount year-round.

Dunkin' Donuts
Free doughnut Nov. 11 — ID required.

Bonefish Grill
Free Bang Bang Shrimp appetizer Nov. 11 — ID or military uniform required.

Famous Dave's
Free "Two Meat Salute" Nov. 11. Choice of two different meats served with a Corn Bread Muffin and a choice of one side, beverage not included —photo ID and proof of service required.

Shoney's
Free all-you-can-eat breakfast bar Nov. 11, 6 to 11 a.m., beverage, tax and gratuity not included. Shoney's also gives a 15% military discount year round —proof of service required.

Cracker Barrel
Free Crafted Coffee or Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola Cake dessert —ID required.

Freddy's Frozen Custard
Free combo meal card. You must be a veteran or active duty military to pick up the card but it can be redeemed by anyone.

Buffalo Wild Wings
free order of wings and a side of fries Nov. 11. Beverage, taxes, and gratuity not included — proof of service required.

White Castle
Free Breakfast Combo or Castle Combo Meal Nov. 11 — proof of service is requested.

Chuck E. Cheese
Offers several military specials, including large 1-topping pizza, 4 drinks and 45 play points for $28.99 (normally a $40 value).

Fazoli's
Free spaghetti with meat sauce or marinara Nov. 11. Not all locations are participating so call before you go —ID or military uniform required. Call ahead to make sure your location is participating.

Romano's Macaroni Grill
Free Mom’s Ricotta Meatballs & Spaghetti meals for lunch or dinner Nov. 11 — proof of service required.

Cicis Pizza
Free buffet Nov. 11. Includes pizza, salad and desserts. All locations may not be participating, so call ahead to be sure — proof of service required.

California Pizza Kitchen
Free entree on Nov. 11 at participating locations — ID or military uniform required. Here's the CPK Veteran's Day menu.

Friendly's
Free Veterans Day breakfast, lunch, or dinner when you dine in Nov. 11 — military ID or honorable discharge card required.

Bar Louie
Free burger or free flatbread Nov. 11. Not all locations may be participating, so call ahead — proof of service required.

Little Caesar's
Free HOT-N-READY Lunch Combo, includes pizza and 20-ounce Pepsi product. Not all locations are participating, so call ahead to be sure — proof of service required.

Menchie's Frozen Yogurt
Free 6-ounce frozen yogurt (or first 6 oz. free) Nov. 11 — ID or military uniform required.

Ruby Tuesday
Free appetizer from a limited menu, up to $10. Not all locations are participating, so call ahead to be sure — proof of service required.

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