MARYLAND (WBFF) — Veterans and active duty military members across Maryland will find plenty of free meals and discounts available for Veterans Day on Wednesday, November 11, with deals ranging from free breakfasts and burgers to restaurant entrees, appetizers and even a free car wash.
Offers vary by location and many require proof of service, such as a military ID, VA card, discharge papers or other documents. Some offers are valid on site only and cannot be combined with other discounts.
Dining discounts and free meal deals for Veterans Day 2026:
Another Broken Egg Coffee: Located in Elkridge, Maryland, veterans and active duty military receive up to $10 off any admission on November 11th. The offer is valid for dinner only and cannot be combined with other discounts, such as their 15% Daily Military Deal. Proof of service is required.
Benihana: Located in Bethesda, Maryland. Active military, veterans and Gold Star families receive a special dining offer from November 9-11, where eligible guests can enjoy a free 5-course hibachi entrée with the purchase of an appetizer.
BJ’s Restaurant and Brasserie: Located in various locations across Maryland, including Columbia, Frederick and other locations, is offering a Chocolate Chunk Cookie for dine-in and, in addition, for dine-in or takeout, you can receive a free appetizer coupon to use between November 12 and December 31, with no minimum food purchase required.
Grilled Bonefish: Located in Glen Burnie, Owings Mills, Bel Air and other locations, is offering veterans and active-duty military members a free order of Bang Bang Shrimp and a non-alcoholic beverage on Nov. 11 with a valid ID.
Bubba’s 33: Located in Glen Burnie, it is offering free lunch from a select menu on November 11 until 4 p.m. to veterans and active duty military.
California Pizza Cuisine: Located in various parts of Maryland, offering a free non-alcoholic beverage, veterans or active duty military can choose a free entrée from a special menu on November 11th.
Wild buffalo wings: Also located in various areas of Maryland, offering 10 free boneless wings and fries with valid ID or WeSalute+ ID card.
The Capriotti sandwich shop: Located in Bel Air, Annapolis and other locations, it offers a free small sub with any purchase for veterans and active duty military with a valid military ID.
Carrabba’s Italian Grill: Located in Baltimore, Hunt Valley, Ellicott City and other areas of Maryland, offering a free appetizer or dessert to veterans or active duty military.
Charlie’s cheesesteaks: Located throughout Maryland, offering one free order of regular sized fries with military ID or proof of service required.
Cracker Barrel: Offering a free special pancake at sunrise for veterans and active duty service members with valid ID.
Dave & Buster’s: Located in White Marsh, Hanover and other Maryland locations, it offers unlimited free play all day and/or free dessert with purchase of admission for available veterans and active duty military with valid ID.
At Denis: Located in various parts of Maryland, Denny’s offers a free Original Grand Slam breakfast from 5 a.m. to noon, available with a valid military ID.
Dunkin’: Offering a free donut to active and retired military personnel only, available in-store only and limited to one per guest while supplies last.
Einstein Bros. Bagels : Offering a free hot or iced coffee of any size to veterans and active duty military on November 11 with any purchase.
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill: Located in Annapolis, Frederick and Gaithersburg, is offering free lunch or dinner to veterans or active-duty military personnel who dine on-site on November 11th.
Fire Station Subs: Located at multiple locations across Maryland, Firehouse Subs offers free subs of any size and a second sub with a valid military ID.
Friends: Located in Nottingham, Glen Burnie and Pasadena, Friendly’s offers a free veteran burger with cheese, fries and a drink from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. with valid military ID or honorable discharge card required; This is dine-in only and one deal per guest.
Golden Corral: Host a Military Appreciation Night on November 11 from 4 p.m. until closing, with a free appreciation meal for dinner guests.
Hard Rock Café: Located in the Inner Harbor, it invites all military service members to enjoy a free Classic Smash Burger all day long, with valid ID. Veterans can also combine this deal with Hard Rock Cafe’s 15% military discount.
Kona Grill: Located in the Inner Harbor, it offers free admission with the purchase of an entry all day from November 9-11, on-site only.
The Little Caesars: Located throughout Maryland, it is offering a free in-store lunch combo only on November 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Main event: Located in Colombia, is offering a free double cheeseburger with fries and a 30-minute game pass to any active military or veteran with a valid ID.
Menchie: Located in Bel Air, Menchie’s is offering veterans and active duty military members their first 6 oz of free froyo upon presentation of a valid ID.
BBQ mission: Located throughout Maryland, it will offer a free sandwich to all veterans on November 11th.
Garden of Olives: Offering a free entrée from a special menu for every veteran and current member of the military with proof of military service.
Outback Steakhouse: Located throughout Maryland, it’s offering a free Bloomin’ Onion and beverage to veterans and active-duty military members Nov. 10-11; you can also receive a free hero meal on a future visit through Dine Rewards.
Paisano’s pizza: Located in College Park and other Maryland locations, it offers a free large 1-Topping pizza to veterans and active duty military with proof of service.
Red lobster: Located throughout Maryland, it’s offering free shrimp and chips for veterans on November 11 and requires a valid military ID, WeSalute+ ID card or proof of service to take advantage of this offer; dine on site only.
Browse: Invites all veterans and active duty military personnel to enjoy a free half-turkey sub and full-size fountain drink, including extras and add-ons. Sheetz will also provide a free car wash to veterans and active duty military. Proof of service must be presented.
Sonic: Offering customers a half-price shake in any size and flavor, including classic and master shakes.
Ted’s newsletter: Located in Gaithersburg, offering free Ted Pie on November 11th.
Texas Truck Stops: Will distribute free meal vouchers to veterinarians and active duty U.S. military personnel, available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Must provide proof of service, such as military or VA card or discharge papers. Coupons can be redeemed until May 31 for a choice of 10 entries.
TGI Fridays: Offering a free meal from 11am to 7pm from a selected menu.
Other Maryland chains, including Chili’s, Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, Red Robin, Ruby Tuesday and IHOP, are also offering Veterans Day deals, discounts and free meals, although availability depends on participating locations.
Customers are encouraged to contact their local restaurant to confirm details before heading out.
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