On Veterans Day, Check Out Free Food And More In Freehold

(Photo credit Edward N. Johnson USARAF Public Affairs)

There will be parades and ceremonies throughout the area on Wednesday as we take time out to honor our veterans and our active-duty military on Veterans Day.

A number of national chains are offering freebies to those veterans and military to mark the day. From free drinks to full meals for those who present a military ID, check out these offers in the Freehold area. There may be others as well; be sure to inquire. Most of these offers are good only on Nov. 11. Closest location in parentheses; check with the location to confirm they are offering the deal.

Great Clips has the following offer at participating locations: get a haircut, and receive a card for that can be given to a veteran or active-duty service member for a free haircut at a later date, good through Dec. 31, at participating locations. (Mounts Corner Shopping Center, 220 Mounts Corner Dr., Freehold)

Meineke offers free oil changes with military ID at participating locations. (6811 Route 9, Howell)

Starbucks is giving a traditional free tall-brewed coffee for active duty service members, veterans and military spouses and will donate $5 to the USO Transition 360 Alliance with every purchase in select stores. (Multiple locations in Freehold along Route 9)

Applebee’s, at participating locations, has a special menu of free entrees that includes three-cheese chicken penne, 7-oz. sirloin, and double crunch shrimp. Beverages and tip are not included. (4721 Route 9, Howell or Manalapan EpiCentre, 55 Route 9, Manalapan)

Bonefish Grill, at participating locations, will give customers with military ID a free order of Bang Bang Shrimp. (Manalapan EpiCentre, 55 Route 9, Manalapan)

Chili’s, at participating locations, is offering any lunch combo, or a dinner meal from a select menu, including any full-size flatbread; beverages and gratuity not included. (3991 Route 9, Freehold)

Golden Corral, at participating locations, is offering a free special sit-down dinner from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. (3520 Route 9, Freehold)

IHOP, at participating locations, is offering one free order of Red, White & Blue Pancakes, which come with glazed strawberries (red), blueberry compote (blue), and whipped cream (white), from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (4731 Route 9, Howell or 12 Route 9 North, Morganville)

LongHorn Steakhouse has a free Texas Tonion and non-alcoholic beverage at participating locations. (Freehold Marketplace, 300 W. Main St., Freehold)

Olive Garden, at participating locations, will give a free entree such as chicken parmigiana, lasagna, or cheese ravioli, with unlimited soup or salad and breadsticks, to customers with military ID, and family members joining them at the table get 10 percent off. (Freehold Marketplace, 290 W. Main St., Freehold)

Outback Steakhouse, at participating locations, is giving a free Blooming Onion appetizer and free beverages on Veterans Day; additionally, all military and their families get 15 percent off from Nov. 12 to Dec. 31. (730 Route 35, Middletown)

Panera Bread, at participating locations, has a free “You-Pick-Two” meal at participating locations for those in uniform or with military ID or discharge papers. (531 Solomon Way, Freehold)

Red Lobster, at participating locations, is giving a free appetizer or dessert during the week of Veterans Day, through Thursday, from a select list of appetizers and desserts. (2200 Route 35, Oakhurst)

Red Robin, at participating locations, offers a free Red’s Tavern double burger and bottomless steak fries for veterans and current service members. (1054 Cedar Bridge Ave., Brick)

Ruby Tuesday, at participating locations, offers a free appetizer. (Freehold Raceway Mall)

T.G.I. Friday’s has free lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., dine-on only at participating locations. (3492 Route 9, Freehold)

List compiled from listings by Time, USA Today, and The Military Wallet.