Free meal deals at 20 North Texas restaurants on Nov. 11 your veteran needs to know about
Many businesses will offer Veterans Day discounts for those who served, and for Air Force veteran Randy Geisel, that type of recognition matters.
The Arlington native, who served between 1969-1973, has had the occasional beer or two bought for him by complete strangers. Discounts for the holiday may not seem like much, but for veterans, it’s a way to show support, Geisel said.
“It’s nice to be recognized for that time,” he said. “I gave away four years of it.”
President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed Nov. 11, 1919, the first “Armistice Day” to honor World War I veterans, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
The day was made a federal holiday in 1918, and after World War II and the Korean War several veteran organizations made pleas to strike the word “Armistice” from the name and call the Nov. 11 holiday simply, Veterans Day.
In 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed legislation to change “Armistice Day” to Veterans Day, and that is how the holiday has been celebrated ever since.
Many businesses all over the Dallas-Fort Worth area are showing their support for those who have served with free meals and drink. Here’s where veterans can find deals in North Texas on Nov. 11:
Applebee’s
What: Complimentary entree meal
When: All day Nov. 11
Where: Find locations here
BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse
What: Receive a free chocolate chunk pizookie with food purchase of $11.95.
When: All day Nov. 11
Where: Find locations here
B&B Butchers & Restaurant
What: Complimentary sandwich, chips and non-alcoholic drink
When: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 11
Where: 5212 Marathon Ave., Fort Worth
Bombshells
What: Free entrees, 20% off for family members accompanying veterans
When: 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Nov. 11
Where: 701 N. Watson Road, Arlington and 7501 N. Stemmons Freeway suite 140, Dallas
Bubba’s 33
What: Free lunch
When: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 11
Where: 19089 IH 635, Mesquite and 4025 State HWY 121, The Colony
Chili’s
What: Free meal
When: All day Nov. 11
Where: Find locations here
Dunkin Donuts
What: One free donut
When: All day Nov. 11
Where: Find locations here
El Fenix
What: Free meal
When: All day Nov. 11
Where: Find locations here
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
What: Freddy’s original double with cheese combo coupon
When: All day Nov. 11, coupon valid until Nov. 30
Where: Find locations here
Golden Corral
What: Free dinner buffet and drink
When: 5 to 9 p.m. Nov. 13
Where: Find locations here
Hat Creek Burger Company
What: Free Big Hat Burger
When: All day Nov. 11
Where: Find locations here
Hutchins BBQ
What: Half pound of the smoked meat of your choosing with two sides
When: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Nov. 11
Where: 1301 N. Tennessee St., McKinney and 9225 Preston Road, Frisco
Kolache Factory
What: One free kolache and coffee
When: 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 11
Where: Find locations here
Logan’s Roadhouse
What: Free meal
When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 11
Where: Find locations here
McDonald’s
What: Free breakfast or lunch combo meal
When: All day on Nov. 11-12
Where: Find locations here
Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille
What: Choose between complimentary pork chop lunch or $39 three-course meal
When: Pork chop Nov. 10, three-course meal Nov. 11
Where: Find locations here
PJ’s Coffee
What: Free 12-ounce hot or iced coffee
When: All day Nov. 11
Where: Find locations here
Red Robin
What: Complimentary Red’s Big Tavern Burger and bottomless steak fries
When: All day Nov. 11
Where: Find locations here
Starbucks
What: Free 12-ounce hot or cold brewed coffee
When: All day Nov. 11
Where: Find locations here
Texas Roadhouse
What: Free complimentary meal
When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 11
