Veterans Day 2025: Free Meals For Veterans In Texarkana

Veterans Day is Tuesday, November 11, 2025. Many of America's national brand restaurants are offering special deals and free meals for active-duty military and veterans.

To receive discounts or free meals, a valid Military ID is required for most offers. According to the websites Military.com and MySA, most of the restaurants on this list have been verified, but it's always good to check before you go, just in case.

2025 List of Texarkana Restaurants Offering Deals and Free Meals

Applebee's - Veteran and active-duty military personnel receive a free meal from a select menu on November 11 at participating locations. Dine-in only.

Big Jake's BBQ Texarkana - Veteran and active-duty military personnel receive a free BBQ sandwich from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on November 11. Military ID required.

Bubba's 33 Texarkana - This Veterans Day, November 11, enjoy a free meal from 11 am to 4 pm, or pick up a voucher for later between 9 am and 12 pm.

Chili's - Veterans and active-duty military members get a free meal on November 11 at all participating restaurants. Dine-in only for select items. Military ID required.

Cracker Barrel - On November 11, veterans and active-duty service members with a valid ID receive a free Sunrise Pancake Special.

Denny's - Veterans and active-duty military personnel receive a free Original Grand Slam on November 11 from 5 am to 12 pm. Valid Military ID required or DD214.

Firehouse Subs - On November 11, active-duty military personnel and veterans can enjoy any size sub and receive a second sub for free with a valid military ID.

Golden Corral - November 11 is the 25th annual Military Appreciation Night. All veterans and active duty members will receive a free meal from 4 p.m. to closing with a valid military ID. Dine-in only. National Guard and Reservists are included in this offer.

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Hooters - Veterans receive one free menu item on November 11 from a select menu. Military ID required.

IHOP - Veterans and active-duty military can get a free Red, White, and Blueberry Pancake Combo from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Dine-in only. Military ID required for offer.

Olive Garden - Veterans and active-duty military receive a free entrée from a select menu. Military ID required for offer.

Outback Steakhouse - Outback is offering a free Aussie 3-Course Meal with a valid military ID when dining in on November 10 and 11. Choose from a select menu only.

Smoothie King - Active-duty military and veterans can enjoy a free 20-oz smoothie at participating locations nationwide on November 11, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. only.

Starbucks - Veterans, military service members, and spouses can get a free tall brewed coffee (hot or iced) at participating Starbucks locations for Dine-in or drive-thru. Coffee is limited to one per customer.

Texas Roadhouse - One free dine-in or to-go meal voucher is being offered to veterans. Veterans can redeem the voucher for one of 10 entrees, two sides, and a non-alcoholic drink of their choice on November 11. Offers are good for dine-in or carry-out until May 30, 2026.

All these restaurants would like to thank you for your service and sacrifice to our great country, the United States of America.