Eat Free On Veterans Day At Restaurants Near University Place

UNIVERSITY PLACE, WA - As a show of gratitude to U.S. military and veterans, many restaurants throughout Puget Sound are offering free entrees and specials for Veterans Day 2017. Most promotions are valid only Saturday, Nov. 11, however, some offerings are for Monday, and the deal at IHOP, for free "Red, White and Blue Pancakes," expires Friday night.

Below is a list of the deals we've rounded up:
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Applebee's – Free entree for veterans on Nov. 11 from a special Veterans Day menu at participating restaurants. Diners must show proof of military service, such as a U.S. Uniform Services Identification Card, DDT214 Citation or Commendation, your U.S. Uniform Services Retired Identification Card, a Current Leave and Earnings Statement or a Veterans Organization Card. Beverages and gratuity not included. Limit one meal per veteran or active duty military. Dine-in only.'s (Locations: Bellevue, Renton, Bonney Lake, Lakewood, Gig Harbor, University Place)'s

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse – Veterans and active duty military get a free meal, up to a $12.95 value, on Friday, Nov. 10, and Saturday, Nov. 11. Details here. BJ's also is honoring the armed forces throughout November with its Buy a Hero a Beer program where patrons can donate $6 toward a pint of beer or soda for a veteran or military hero at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouses nationwide. More information here. (Locations: Redmond, Renton, Puyallup, Tacoma)

Black Angus – On Saturday, Nov. 11 from opening to 3 p.m., participating restaurants will offer veterans and active military a special $9.99 Certified Angus Beef® Top Sirloin Steak, served with home-style mashed potatoes, broccoli with garlic butter and a beverage. Details here. This special is only available to dine-in customers with a valid military I.D. (Locations: Lakewood, Puyallup, Lynnwood, Tukwila)

Bonefish – Free Bang Bang Shrimp to military personnel in uniform or with military ID on Nov. 11. It's possible that not all locations are participating, so be sure to contact your local Bonefish Grill before heading out. (Locations: Bothell, Marysville)

Buffalo Wild Wings – "Wings for Heroes" all day Nov. 11, at participating restaurants, where active and retired service members can receive a free small traditional or boneless wings and a side of fries. Dine-in only, no substitutions or upgrades. Must be in uniform, or present proof of service. More information here. (Locations: Seattle, Tukwila, Lynnwood, South Hill, Tacoma)

California Pizza Kitchen – Free entree for past and present members of the U.S. military on Nov. 11. Service members can order from a special Veterans Day menu that includes pizzas, pastas and full-size salads. Dine-in only, no substitutions. Guests must be in uniform or show proof of service. "We thank you from the bottom of our hearts, and we extend our service as a gesture of gratitude for yours," said CPK Executive Chairman & CEO G.J. Hart. (Locations: Bellevue, Tukwila, Seattle)

Chuck E. Cheese's –On Veteran's Day, Nov. 11, the restaurant chain is offering one free personal, one-topping pizza to military and veterans with valid military ID or proof of military service. Promo code #5500. Details here. (Locations: Tacoma, Kent, Bellevue, Lynnwood)

Claim Jumper – A free meal for veterans is offered Monday, Nov. 13 that such options as chicken pot pie, a turkey sandwich, BBQ chicken salad, a cheeseburger, meatloaf and mashed potatoes, coconut or grilled shrimp, country fried steak or chicken pasta. Veterans must show official verification of their service. Details here. Locations here. (Tukwila)

Famous Dave's –On Saturday, Nov. 11 former and current military are offered a free "Two Meat Salute," a choice of two meats served with one side and a corn bread muffin. Dine-in only with valid photo identification and proof of military service. (Locations: Puyallup, Tukwila, Everett)

Golden Corral – On Monday, Nov. 13, veterans and active-duty get a free thank-you dinner from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. as part of Golden Corral's Military Appreciation Night. Golden Corral restaurants have served more than 5.1 million free 'thank you' meals to military heroes over the past 16 years. (Marysville)

IHOP – Free order of "Red, White & Blue Pancakes" for retired and active-duty military personnel today, Friday Nov. 10, until 7 p.m. at participating IHOP locations. Veterans and active-duty military mus show proof of military service, including: U.S. Uniformed Services ID Card, U.S. Uniformed Services Retired ID Card, Current Leave and Earnings Statement (LES), veterans organization card (e.g., American Legion, VFW, etc.), photograph of self in U.S. military uniform, wearing uniform, DD214, military dog tags, and citation or commendation. (Locations: Renton, Tukwila, Sammamish, Seattle, Bellevue, Lakewood, Puyallup)

Krispy Kreme – Free donut and small coffee for veterans and active-duty military on Nov. 11. No purchase required. (Locations: Tacoma, Seattle, Sammamish)

Little Caesars – Free lunch combo on Nov. 11 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Includes four slices of deep-dish pizza and a 20-ounce Pepsi product. Must show proof of service. Order must be placed before 2 p.m. (Locations: Seattle, Bellevue, Renton, Lakewood, Sumner, Tacoma)

Macaroni Grill – Free Mom's Ricotta Meatballs & Spaghetti for veterans and active duty Nov. 11 with military ID. (Lynnwood)

Menchie's – Free 6-ounce frozen yogurt for veterans and active-duty military Nov. 11. Military ID required. "We are thankful to all those who have served. On Saturday, Nov. 11, Veterans receive their 1st 6 ounces of froyo FREE!," the company said on Facebook. (Locations: Seattle, Mercer Island, Bellevue, Kirkland, Renton, Shoreline, Bonney Lake, South Hill)

Olive Garden –Free entree from a special menu to active-duty military and military veterans on Nov. 11. Entrees are served with unlimited homemade soup or house salad and breadsticks. (Locations: Puyallup, Tacoma, Tukwila, Kirkland, Lynnwood, Federal Way)

Outback Steakhouse – Free Bloomin' Onion and beverage to guests with a military ID on Nov. 11. Military discount of 20 percent off total from Nov. 12 to Nov. 16 with valid military ID. (Locations: Bellevue, Kirkland, Tukwila, South Hill, Tacoma)

Panera Bread – Free breakfast sandwich at participating locations on Nov. 11. Available until 10 a.m. Show military ID. Not all locations are participating, so call in advance. (Locations: Puyallup, Lakewood, Gig Harbor, Renton, Bellevue, Edmonds, Woodinville)

Red Lobster – Free appetizer or dessert on Nov. 11 for veterans, active duty and reservists with valid military IDs or proof of service. See the menu offerings here. (Locations: Tacoma, Federal Way, Lynnwood)

Red Robin – Free Red's Tavern Double Burger and Bottomless Fries for veterans and active-duty military dining in on Nov. 11. No purchase necessary. Show proof of service. (Find locations here)

Sizzler –Until 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 11, guests with proof of military service can enjoy a six-ounce tri-tip sirloin steak, Malibu chicken or six jumbo crispy shrimp with a choice of side dish and beverage at participating locations. Proof of service includes a U.S. military-issue or veterans group identification card, appearance in uniform or a photo of the person in uniform. Dine-in only. Details here. (Locations: Tukwila, Tacoma)

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