Veterans Day 2026 falls on Wednesday, November 11. Restaurants across Miami-Dade and Broward counties are recognizing veterans and active-duty military members with complimentary meals and special offers. Participation and eligibility vary by location, so call ahead before traveling.
Veterans Day 2026 free meal offers
- Applebee’s: Selected free entrée and a $5 return-visit card.
- Chili’s: Complimentary entrée from a limited menu.
- Denny’s: Original Grand Slam breakfast, generally 5 a.m. to noon.
- Texas Roadhouse: Military meal offer; check local distribution and redemption details.
- MISSION BBQ: Complimentary sandwich.
- Red Robin: Red’s Big Tavern Burger with bottomless fries.
- Golden Corral: Military Appreciation Night buffet; verify date and hours.
- Red Lobster: Shrimp & Chips.
- Shake Shack: Single ShackBurger.
- Bonefish Grill: Bang Bang Shrimp and a nonalcoholic beverage.
These are reported chain-level promotions, not confirmation that every local franchise is participating. Menus and restrictions can differ.
Where to look in South Florida
Miami and Coral Gables
Check Denny’s in Coral Gables for breakfast, Chili’s in Miami for a selected entrée, and Shake Shack in Brickell for its reported burger offer.
Doral
MISSION BBQ and Red Lobster locations in Doral are options to contact about Veterans Day sandwich and seafood promotions.
Hialeah
Applebee’s and Golden Corral locations in Hialeah may offer Veterans Day dining promotions. Golden Corral’s appreciation meal may occur during a designated evening event rather than throughout the day.
Weston and Broward County
Veterans in Weston can check with Bonefish Grill about the reported Bang Bang Shrimp offer. Residents of Davie, Pembroke Pines and nearby communities can also contact local branches of the participating chains.
What identification do veterans need?
Restaurants may request a military ID, VA identification card, DD Form 214, veteran designation on a driver’s license, or another accepted form of service verification. Requirements vary by business.
Can military families receive free meals?
Most complimentary offers apply only to eligible veterans or active-duty service members. Accompanying family members generally pay for their own meals unless a restaurant states otherwise.
Are the offers dine-in only?
Many promotions are dine-in only and may exclude delivery, alcohol, taxes or gratuities. Selected-menu restrictions and time windows may also apply.
When is Veterans Day 2026?
Veterans Day is observed every November 11. In 2026, it falls on Wednesday. The federal holiday honors people who have served in the United States Armed Forces.
Before you go
Call your chosen restaurant to confirm its 2026 Veterans Day participation, serving hours, identification rules and available menu items. Individual South Florida locations listed here have not been independently verified as participating.
