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19 San Antonio restaurants honor service members on Veterans Day 2024
Nov 6, 2024 | 9:35 am
Veterans Day is a significant holiday throughout the United States but has a particular resonance in San Antonio. After all, the area has one of the largest concentrations of military bases in the United States — enough to give it the nickname Military City.
Many of San Antonio's restaurants offer discounts for service members year-round, but even more will share their appreciation on November 11. Scroll down for the best deals delivered to veterans and active-duty military with valid IDs.
- 7 Brew Coffee: Enjoy 25% off any drink with a valid military or veteran ID.
- BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse: All five area outposts of the fast-casual chain are throwing in a free Chocolate Chunk Pizookie with any dine-in purchase of $11.95 or more on November 11. Vets can also score a coupon for a free appetizer, valid for the rest of 2024.
- Carrabba's Italian Grill: From October 8-10, The Italian favorite is touting a BOGO deal, offering service members a free take-home entrée of equal or lesser value when they order an entrée in-house. On the holiday, veterans can also order a complimentary appetizer or dessert.
- Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen: Service members past or present can opt for a free appetizer or dessert.
- Chili's: The newly popular fast-casual restaurant is offering a select menu of free meals for the military.
- Dog Haus: Hot dog! All current and former military members can receive a free Haus Dog on November 11.
- Firehouse Subs: All locations of the sandwich franchise will offer a free combo meal on Veterans Day with a medium sub, chips or a cookie, and a drink.
- Fogo de Chão: The Brazilian steakhouse offers deals for enlistees and civilians on November 11. Veterans will enjoy half-off the Full Churrasco experience, while up to three guests can take advantage of a 10-percent discount.
- Garcia Barbecue: The veteran-owned business is giving all veterans a choice of a pulled pork or sausage wrap taco with a soda on November 9-10. Offer is subject to availability.
- Golden Corral: From 4 pm-close, the family chain will thank service members with a complimentary buffet and beverage.
- Hard Rock Cafe: Bring the whole crew to this River Walk staple. Veterans and active-duty personnel can feast on a free Legendary Burger while friends and family enjoy a 15% military discount.
- Kona Grill: Both locations of the upscale chain are thanking vets with 50 percent off food from November 8-11.
- Logan's Roadhouse: The beefy chain honors veterans with free lunch between 11 am-3 pm, while raising funds for PTSD nonprofit K9s for Warriors.
- Main Event: The bowling hub hopes to entertain vets with a free double cheeseburger, fries, and a 30-minute timecard.
- MOD Pizza: The chain pizzeria sweetens Veterans Day with a free Mega Cookie when you purchase any MOD-sized pizza or salad. The offer is available for both military members and their spouses.
- Perry's Steakhouse & Grille: The swanky steakhouse is giving out complimentary dinner-cut pork chops from 4 pm-close when a guest orders a full-price entrée. Those dining alone or with other veterans will receive the same dish for half off.
- PJ's Coffee: The New Orleans coffeehouse chain will perk up vets with a free 12-ounce hot coffee or cold brew iced coffee.
- Pluckers Wing Bar: Veterans can enjoy a free meal with entrée, a side, and a nonalcoholic beverage.
- Whataburger: San Antonio's favorite fast food joint will offer a free 16-ounce hot or iced coffee all year starting November 11.