Restaurants, businesses offer freebies to thank veterans
HOUSTON – If you are a veteran, you don't need to pay to eat this weekend. Many Houston-area restaurants are offering free meals in honor of Veterans Day.
Olive Garden and Applebee's are offering a free entree for all veterans and active duty military on Sunday.
Hooters is saluting veterans with free wings and Denny's will serve all-you-can-eat free pancakes for veterans on Monday from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Colonial Car Wash, 12810 Westheimer, is honoring those who served by giving them free car washes Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
There are several free weekend events for the whole family to enjoy including the 2nd Saturday Muttcracker Market from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday at the Houston Humane Society, 14700 Almeda Road. There will be free hot dogs, popcorn, caramel apples, bounce houses for humans and free rabies vaccines for pets.
Also Saturday, the Christmas tree will be lit on the ice rink at The Galleria. The 24th annual tree lighting and ice skating show will feature NBC's The Voice Finalist and Republic Nashville recording artist RaeLynn and a visit from Santa Claus.
The Houston Cinema Arts Festival will feature the classic film An American in Paris at Miller Theater at 6:45 pm on Sunday.
Veterans Day is Sunday and there are many restaurants and companies who thank our veterans by providing them with discounts or a free meal. For additional events and non-food discounts, visit The Military Wallet.Free small Slurpee on Sunday, Nov. 11 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Offer good to all current and former military members. ID or proof of service required.Free meal, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012: Last year, Applebees served over one million free meals to military veterans and active servicemembers. There will be 7 entres to choose from, beverage and gratuity not included. Military ID or proof of service required.Free meal on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. 2012. Active duty military members and veterans can receive a free meal, up to $10 in value, and a free non-alcoholic beverage. Available at all locations, military ID or proof of service is requiredAll Veterans and Active Military will receive a free burger on Nov. 11. Proof of service required. Offer not valid for the Pepperjack Bacon Stack Burger or Kobe Burger. Dine in only, valid at participating locations.Free meal, Sunday, Nov. 11 2012. Chilis is offering all military veterans past and present their choice of one of 7 meals. This offer is available from 11am 5pm on November 11, 2012 at participating Chilis in the U.S. only. Dine-in from limited menu only; beverages and gratuity not included. Veterans and active duty military simply show proof of military service.Dennys Veterans Day Appreciation Event, Nov. 12 2012. Free all you can eat pancakes from 6 a.m. 2 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 12 for all active, retirees, and veterans with a valid military ID or proof of military service. Offer available in every Dennys nationwide.Famous Daves Sunday Nov. 11 2012. Free or discounted meals on Veterans Day. Offer varies by location, please check the Famous Daves Veterans Day page or call your local restaurant for more information.T.G.I. Fridays Free Lunch, Monday Nov. 12, 2012. Valid for all US Military personnel and veterans. Must wear uniform (if permitted by your service) or present military ID or other proof of service. Only valid at participating locations for anyone with an old or current military ID. More details on TGIFridays.com.Golden Corral Free meal, Monday Nov. 12: The 12th annual Golden Corral Military Appreciation Monday dinner will is available to any person who has ever served in the United States Military. For more information visit http://www.goldencorral.com/military/.Hooters Free Meal, Sunday, Nov. 11 2012. Hooters is serving up a free meal to military veterans all day on Veterans Day. Offer good for all veterans and active duty military personnel. Get 10 Free Wings Boneless or Regular, drink purchase required. Offer valid at participating Hooters only. For more information, visit, www.HootersVeteransDay.com.Hy-Vee, Free Breakfast, Monday, Nov. 12, 2012. Free Veterans Day breakfast from 7am 11am at all Hy-Vee supermarkets with in-store dining. Please call ahead to verify participation, and bring proof of service.Krispy Kreme Free doughnut, Nov. 11, 2012. Available only at participating Krispy Kreme stores. Offer available to all active-duty, retirees & veterans. Be sure to call ahead to verify your local Krispy Kreme is participating.Little Caesars Pizza, Monday, Nov. 12, 2012. Little Caesars is honoring the men and women of the United States armed forces this Veterans Day by providing veterans and active military members with a free Crazy Bread with proof of military status or proof of service at participating stores nationwide. Call ahead to verify participation.Lone Star Steakhouse, Monday, Nov. 12, 2012. Free Appetizer for military members and veterans. Taste of Texas Sampler not included. ID required, please call ahead for verification.Max & Ermas, Sunday, November 11, 2012. Participating Max & Ermas locations are offering military members and veterans a free Best Cheeseburger in America Combo, which includes tortilla soup or side Caesar salad, seasoned fries, and chocolate chip cookies.McCormick & Schmicks Seafood Restaurants free lunch or dinner, Sunday Nov 11, 2012: Veterans will be able to choose a complimentary lunch or dinner entre. Veterans must provide proof of military service. Be sure to contact your local McCormick & Schmicks as this is valid at participating restaurants only. Also, space is limited and reservations are highly recommended.The Olive Garden, Free entre, Nov. 11, 2012. Offer good for veterans and active duty military, on Sunday, November 11th during regular business hours. Chose from a special menu; all entres inlcude freshly baked garlic sticks and choice of soup or salad. Off er good in US and Canada, proof of service required.Outback Steakhouse A week of Free Bloomin Onions and Cokes Nov. 7 Nov. 11 2012. Outback Steakhouse is honoring Americas military veterans by offering active duty military and veterans a free Bloomin Onion and a Coca-Cola product during the week leading up to Veterans Day. This offer is available to Military Personnel with ID.Red Robin, Monday, Nov. 12, 2012. Free Reds Tavern Double and Bottomless Steak Fries for all Red Robin guests with a military ID or proof of service.Red Lobster Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012. Free Appetizer on Veterans Day with military ID or proof of service. Vets may choose from a select list of appetizers.Sizzler Restaurants, Nov. 12, 2012. Free lunch served until 4pm. Choice of 3 entrees. Valid with proof of military service.Spaghetti Warehouse, Monday, Nov. 12, 2012. Buy one entre, get one free, coupon required. Choose any of 11 Original Recipe Spaghetti entres and receive a second entre free. This offer is open to everyone, not just veterans. Download the coupon at 40meatballs.comNo description found
Veterans Day is Sunday and there are many restaurants and companies who thank our veterans by providing them with discounts or a free meal. For additional events and non-food discounts, visit The Military Wallet.
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