Veteran’s Day is coming up on Wednesday. November 11th is the day we celebrate the women and men who make the ultimate sacrifice for our country everyday. Take a moment and thank a service man or woman.

Once again many restaurant chains and local eateries are offering thanks by treating active military and veterans discounted and sometimes free meals.

Applebee’s – All Day, free meal from a special menu for Vets and active duty

California Pizza Kitchen - Choose a pizza, full size salad, or pasta from the
special Veterans Day Menu.
Chili’s - Free lunch combo during lunch hour, or free meal from special menu
during dinner hour. Participating locations only – call ahead.

Denny’s – 5am-12pm Free Build Your Own Grand Slam, from 5 a.m. to Noon..Must show  proof of military service.

Golden Corral – 5pm-9pm. Free meals and a beverages will be given to anyone who has ever served in the military or is on current active duty, including retirees, veterans, National Guard or Reserves. No identification is required.

IHOP – All Day Veterans receive a free stack of Red, White & Blue pancakes. You must show proof of service. Not all locations are participating.

Little Caesar’s – Free pizza or $5 HOT-N-READY Lunch Combo (11a-2pm) Call ahead to verify participation.

Linos - Free Spaghetti or lasagna Dinner (Dine in in only)

LongHorn Steakhouse: . Complimentary Texas Tonion and non-alcoholic beverage.

Olive Garden – All Day. Veterans can choose a free entrée from a special menu. Proof of military service is required.

Outback Steakhouse - Free Bloomin’ Onion and a non-alcoholic beverage. Also receive 15% off your purchase from Nov. 12-Dec 31, 2015
Perkin’s - Free Magnificent Seven meal at participating. Beverage not included. Call ahead to verify participation.

Red Lobster. Active duty military, reserve, and military veterans can get a free appetizer or dessert on Monday, November 9 through Thursday, November 12, 2015. Must dine-in and show proof of military service.

Red Robin  Free Tavern Double burger with Bottomless Steak Fries
Participating locations only.

Starbucks – All Day,  Veterans, active duty members and their families receive a tall brewed coffee on Veteran’s Day although not all locations are participating.

Texas Roadhouse -  Free lunch from special menu. Dine-in only.

TGI Friday's - Free lunch, 11am-2pm, participating locations only.

Please call ahead to verify offer.

As always, please call ahead and verify with the restaurant. Specials and deals subject to change

Here's a great way you can help out military families right here in the Stateline. You can make a donation to Townsquare Cares. Here’s how you can help: Townsquare Cares is a non-profit organization that betters the lives of troops and their families 24/7, 365 days a year. We all owe our deepest gratitude to these people. Q98.5 is making that easy for you to do.

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