On Veterans Day, Check Out Free Food And More In Red Bank

(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 Red Bank and Shrewsbury 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. (Shrewsbury Plaza Shopping Center)

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. (178 Route 35, Eatontown)

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. (Middletown Shopping Center or 14 Park Road, Tinton Falls)

Bonefish Grill, at participating locations, will give customers with military ID a free order of Bang Bang Shrimp. (447 Route 35, Red Bank)

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. (2105 Route 35, Holmdel, Holmdel Towne Center)

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. (106 Route 36, Keyport)

LongHorn Steakhouse has a free Texas Tonion and non-alcoholic beverage at participating locations. (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. (230 Route 35, Eatontown, just south of Monmouth Mall)

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. (740 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. (1050 Broad St., Shrewsbury, or 776 Route 35, Middletown)

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)

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

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

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