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With Veterans Day on the horizon, California American Legion is compiling a list of discounts and coupons California veterans can take advantage of this year. All the listings below have been confirmed already and we will update this list as new deals are announced. Be sure to check back!

Note: this list only includes Veterans Day-specific discounts; we won’t be including year-round military and veterans discounts.

CALIFORNIA FOOD AND DRINK DISCOUNTS ON VETERANS DAY

Applebee’s

Applebee’s locations across the U.S. will be offering various dine-in Veterans Day deals and promotions.

Buffalo Wild Wings

On Nov. 11, veterans who show proof of service can get 10 free boneless wings and fries.

California Pizza Kitchen

Veterans and servicemembers can get a free dine-in entrée and drink when they visit any California Pizza Kitchen restaurant and show their proof of service. Additionally, veterans will receive a BOGO coupon to be used anytime between Nov. 12–20. Finally, California Pizza Kitchen will be donating 20% of all sales between Nov. 8–10 to Disabled American Veterans when patrons mention the organization’s name.

Chili’s

Veterans and active duty military can get a free dine-in meal on Veterans Day at all participating Chili’s restaurants.

Claim Jumper

Claim Jumper is offering a free meal from a special Veterans Day menu for veterans and servicemembers on Nov. 11 only. A valid ID must be shown.

Luna Grill

Luna Grill offers a permanent 10% discount (excluding alcohol) for all servicemembers, veterans, and spouses with valid proof of service or uniform.

Lucille’s Smokehouse BBQ

Veterans and servicemembers who show a valid proof of service can get a free Original Pork Sandwich on Veterans Day.

Famous Dave’s

Veterans, reservists, and active duty military who present valid proof of service and the coupon code VETERAN can get a free Georgia Chopped Pork Sandwich and side on Nov. 11.

Farmer Boys

Servicemembers and veterans can get a free Big Cheese with a valid proof of service on Nov. 11.

Freddy’s

Freddy’s is offering a free combo meal to veterans and current servicemembers on Veterans Day.

McCormick & Schmick’s

Veterans and Gold Star parents and spouses can get a half-priced entrée on Nov. 11.

Red Lobster

Veterans and servicemembers can get a free appetizer or dessert on Veterans Day (dine-in only).

Red Robin

Veterans and active duty servicemembers who register for Red Robin’s Royalty program by Nov. 1 can get a free Tavern Double Burger with Bottomless Steak Fries anytime between Nov. 11–14.

Texas Roadhouse

Texas Roadhouse locations will be handing out free dinner vouchers on Veterans Day between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm to be used before May 30, 2022.

Yard House

Veterans and active duty military can get a free dine-in appetizer on Nov. 11.

RETAIL (CALIFORNIA AND ONLINE)

Bed Bath & Beyond

Veterans, active duty military, and spouses can 25% off their entire in-store purchase through Nov. 11.

Sport Clips

Every Nov. 11, participating Sport Clips locations provide free haircuts to veterans and servicemembers. Sport Clips will also donate $2 to Veterans of Foreign Wars for every sale made that day.

Target

Every November, veterans and service members that are enrolled in Target Circle will receive a 10%-off coupon.

ENTERTAINMENT

Knott’s Berry Farm

From Nov. 1 to Nov. 18 and from Nov. 29 to Dec. 16, veterans and active duty military can pay $20 per ticket for themselves and up to five additional guests.

Christian Southards
Author: Christian Southards

Coming from a family with a proud military background and wanting to contribute his writing skills to a worthy cause, Christian began writing for the California American Legion in August of 2020. His father is a 25-year Army Veteran and his grandfather served in the Navy during Vietnam.