In a military city like San Antonio, Veterans Day is a chance to take a step back and acknowledge the sacrifices that everyone who has ever served in the military has made for our country.

That includes multiple restaurants across Military City USA, which will be generously showing their appreciation for veterans and their families with special deals on November 11 (or days surrounding it).

Here's our list of the deals they're offering to help military families save a few dollars. Unless otherwise stated, all deals are solely for veterans and active-duty military with valid ID.

• 7 Brew Coffee: The coffee chain, which has 10 locations around San Antonio, will offer 50 percent off all drinks on November 11.
• Andy's Frozen Custard: The frozen custard chain, which has five locations throughout the San Antonio area, will offer a free, regular-size, one-topping sundae on November 11.
• Applebee's: The casual restaurant chain, which has 12 locations in the San Antonio metroplex, will offer a free meal on November 11. Vets can also get a free Budweiser, Bud Light, or Budweiser Zero as part of the "Buy A Hero A Bud" program, although the free beer is dependent on the number of Folds of Honor beers bought by guests for veterans prior to Veterans Day. Any unclaimed funds for pre-purchased Buds will be donated to Folds of Honor, which provides scholarships to families of America’s fallen or disabled military as well as families of America’s first responders.
• BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse: The casual restaurant chain, which has six locations in the area, will offer a free Chocolate Chunk Pizookie® with any dine-in purchase of $11.95 or more on November 11. Additionally, veterans will receive a bounce-back coupon for a free appetizer, good anytime between November 12 and December 31. It can be used for dine-in or take-out and is redeemable with a purchase of $14.95 or more.
• Charleys Cheesesteaks: The cheesesteak chain, which has five outposts in San Antonio, will offer a free regular-sized gourmet fry on November 11.
• Chili's: The casual restaurant chain, which has 15 locations in San Antonio, is offering a free meal from a limited menu at participating locations for dine-in only. Customers should contact their preferred location to confirm participation.
• Chipotle Mexican Grill: The fast-casual Mexican food chain, with 10 San Antonio units, will offer a buy one, get one free deal on entrées on November 11. The deal is only good for those who order in-restaurant; app orders do not apply.
• Cicis Pizza: The pizza chain, which has five San Antonio locations, will offer a free adult buffet on November 11. The deal is good for dine-in only and does not include a drink.
• Cracker Barrel: The homestyle restaurant, which has five local restaurants, will offer a free Sunrise Pancake Special on November 11.
• Dave & Buster's: Both San Antonio locations of the entertainment chain will offer a free entrée (up to $20 value) and a $10 Power Card on November 11. In addition to the Veterans Day offer, Dave & Buster’s provides an evergreen 15 percent discount on food and non-alcoholic beverages for veterans and active military year-round.
• Dog Haus: The hot dog restaurant chain, which has two locations in Alamo City, will offer a free Haus Dog on November 11. The deal is good for dine-in only.
• Firehouse Subs: The sandwich chain, which has 10 shops in the area, will offer buy-one-get-one-free for any size sub on November 11.
• Golden Corral: Buffet chain, which has five locations around River City, will offer a free “thank you” buffet and beverage on November 11 from 4 pm to close.
• The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill: Greek restaurant chain, which currently has one restaurant in San Antonio, will offer 25 percent off all gyros and gyro combo meals on November 11.
• Grimaldi's Pizzeria: The pizza chain, which has three locations in the metro, will offer 25 percent off on November 10 and 11. If you can't make it on Veterans Day, they offer 15 percent off for veterans every day of the year.
• Hotel Valencia: The River Walk hotel is honoring veterans with a complimentary appetizer of their choice with the purchase of any specialty cocktail at the hotel's Dorrego's restaurant or Naranja Tequila and Mezcal Bar, 10 am-11 pm.
• Kona Grill: The upscale casual restaurant chain, which has two locations in San Antonio, will offer a free entrée up to a $75 value on November 11.
• La Madeleine: The casual French restaurant chain, which has four locations in North San Antonio, will offer a free entrée on November 11.
• Maple Street Biscuit Company: The casual Southern cafe chain, which has a single location in Alamo Ranch, will offer 10 percent off on November 11.
• MOD Pizza: The pizza chain, which has 9 locations throughout the region, will offer 50 percent off a MOD-size pizza or salad on November 11.
• Ojos Locos Sports Cantina: The Mexican food chain, which has six locations in San Antonio, will offer 20 percent off all food items on November 11.
• Outback Steakhouse: The steak chain, which has 17 locations in the city, will offer a free Aussie three-course meal on November 11. The deal is good for dine-in only.
• Parry's Pizzeria & Taphouse: The pizza chain, which has three locations in San Antonio, will offer free entrée options on November 11.
• Perry's Steakhouse & Grille: The steakhouse chain, which has only one outpost in Alamo City, will offer a free dinner-cut pork chop on November 11 from 4 pm to close when accompanied by a guest purchasing one dinner entree. If dining alone or with other veterans, veterans will receive a dinner-cut pork chop for half off the original price. The deal is good for dine-in only.
• PF Chang's: The fast-casual Chinese food chain, which has two locations in San Antonio and one in New Braunfels, will offer free lunch on November 11 from 11 am to 3 pm. The deal is good for dine-in only.
• Pluckers Wing Bar: The chicken wing chain, which has five locations in the area, will offer a free meal, including an entrée, side, and non-alcoholic beverage (up to $16 value) on November 11. The deal is good for dine-in only.
• Savvy Sliders: The new-to-San Antonio burger chain, which debuted in 2023, will offer one free original or fried chicken slider on November 11. The deal is good for dine-in only.
• Smoothie King: The smoothie chain, which has dozens of locations in the San Antonio area, is giving away free 20-ounce smoothies, no purchase necessary. The deal is available from noon-3 pm on November 11 and includes three patriotic picks: Strawberry X-Treme (red), Slim-N-Trim Vanilla (white), and Blueberry Heaven (blue).
• Starbucks: The ubiquitous coffee chain will offer will offer a free tall (12 fl oz) brewed coffee (hot or iced) at participating stores on November 11.
• SusieCakes: The cupcake chain, which has one shop in Alamo City, will offer a free cupcake of the customer's choice on November 11.
• Teriyaki Madness: The casual Japanese chain, which has five locations in San Antonio, will offer a free bowl of the customer's choice on November 11.
• Torchy’s Tacos: The taco chain, which has six outposts in the region, will offer a free taco and non-alcoholic beverage on November 11.
• Twin Peaks: The breastaurant chain, which has four locations in San Antonio, will offer a free lunch (11 am-3 pm) from a select menu on November 11.
• Whataburger: The fast food chain, which is everywhere in the area, will offer a free cup of coffee every day and a free taquito every Tuesday during breakfast until December 30.