Thank you for your service: Treat yourself this Veterans Day with these Ohio deals and offerings

Restaurants

54th Street Grill - Veterans and active-duty military get a free meal up to $14 on November 11. Dine-in only.

94th Aero Squadron - On Veterans Day, Thursday, November 11th, all Veterans eat free.

Bar Louie - FREE Craft Burger for Veterans Day on November 11.

Bob Evans - Veterans and active-duty military get a free meal from a select menu on November 11. Dine-in only.

California Pizza Kitchen – Veterans and active military get a complimentary entree and beverage when they dine in and show proof of service on November 11. In addition, all veterans who dine with California Pizza Kitchen will receive a BOGO, redeemable from November 12 through 20.

Chili's - Veterans and active-duty service members get a free meal from a select menu on November 11. Available for in-restaurant only.

Country Kitchen - Active and retired military get a free Country Scramble on November 11 at participating locations. Dine-in only.

Denny's - Veterans and active military personnel get a free Build Your Own Grand Slam on November 11, from 5 a.m. to noon. Dine-in only.

Golden Corral - Golden Corral is hosting their Military Appreciation Night on November 11 from 5pm to close. This includes a free “thank you” meal when dining in.

McDonalds restaurants across Ohio will be offering free meals to all veterans with a valid service ID. Each meal will feature a choice of sandwiches, drinks, and a side. Breakfast: A choice of an Egg McMuffin® or a Bacon, Egg and Cheese Biscuit. All options come with any size soft drink, tea or hot coffee and a Hash Brown. Lunch and Dinner: A choice of a Double Cheeseburger, 6-Piece Chicken McNuggets® or a Filet-O-Fish® will be offered. All options come with any size soft drink, tea or hot coffee and small fries. McDonald’s restaurants in the area will also be giving all customers American Flag decals to honor the veteran community on November 11.

Mission BBQ - Veterans and active-duty military get a free sandwich on November 11.

Pilot Flying J - Veterans get a free meal at participating locations November 11 through a special offer in the app.

Red Lobster - Veterans, active-duty military and reservists get a free appetizer or dessert from a special menu on November 11. Dine-in only.

Red Robin – Veterans and active-duty military who are Red Robin Royalty members can redeem a free Red's Tavern Double Burger with Bottomless Steak Fries November 1 through November 14 for dine-in or to-go. You must register for Red Robin's Royalty Program with military designation by Monday, November 1.

Shoney's - Veterans and active-duty service members get a free All You Care To Eat, Freshly Prepared Breakfast Bar on November 11 until 11 am. Dine-in only.

Starbucks - Veterans, military service members and military spouses get a free tall (12-oz) hot brewed coffee at participating stores on November 11.

Tap House Grill - Veterans and active-duty military get a free meal on November 11.

Texas Roadhouse - Texas Roadhouse will hand out dinner vouchers at the stores’ parking lots on November 11, from 11am to 2pm. Veterans and active-duty military can redeem their dinner vouchers when the restaurant opens for dinner, through May 30, 2022.

Luna Grill - Veterans and active-duty service members get 10% off their entire purchase with valid ID on November 11. Offer is only valid for orders placed in restaurant (dine-in or to-go).

McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurants - Veterans, National Guard, Gold Star parents and Gold Star Spouses can enjoy a select half priced entrée on November 7. Reservations are strongly recommended.

Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant - Veterans and active-duty military can choose one free entrée from the Veterans Day menu on November 11 at select locations.

Applebee's - Veterans and active-duty military receive a free meal from a special menu on November 11. Dine-in only.

Bar Louie - Active or retired military get a free craft burger or flatbread of your choice on November 11. Dine-in only.

BIBIBOP Asian Grill - Veterans and active-duty military get a free bowl on November 11. In-store only.

BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse - On November 11, all current and former military members receive a free entree up to $14.95 plus a free Dr. Pepper beverage. Dine-in only.

Bruegger's Bagels - Veterans get a free medium fresh-brewed hot or iced coffee with your breakfast November 11.

Buffalo Wild Wings - Veterans and active-duty service members get a free order of 10 boneless wings and fries on November 11. The offer is available for dine-in or takeout.

Charleys Philly Steaks - Active-duty military and veterans get a free Cheesesteak on November 11. Free small or regular cheesesteak at domestic non-AAFES locations. In-store only.

Chop House - On November 11, active-duty and retired service members get 50% off any dine-in lunch or dinner entree.

Cicis Pizza - Active and retired military get a free adult buffet on November 11. Dine-in only. Coupon required.

Cracker Barrel - Veterans get a complimentary slice of Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola Cake when dining at any location on November 11.

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit - Veterans get a free Pulled Pork Classic Sandwich in-store at participating locations on November 11.

Dunkin' Donuts - On November 11, veterans and active-duty military receive a free donut at participating locations. Offer available in-store only.

East Coast Wings + Grill - Veterans get a free meal on November 11. Dine-in or pick-up takeout.

Eat'n Park - All former and current military personnel and their families will receive a 10% discount for the entire month of November. Dine-in only.

Einstein Bros. Bagels - Veterans and active-duty military get a free hot or iced medium coffee on November 11.

Famous Dave's - Military personnel get a free Free Georgia Chopped Pork Sandwich + Side at participating locations on November 11. Valid for Dine-In, To Go, and Online Ordering. Not valid for call in orders.

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - Dine with a veteran or active-duty service member on November 11 at participating locations and their lunch or dinner is free. Dine-in only.

Friendly's - Veterans and active-duty military get a free All-American meal for lunch or dinner, which consists of the All-American Burger, served with a side of fries and a drink on November 11. Dine-in only at participating locations.

Frisch’s Big Boy - Veterans and active-duty military receive a free meal, all day, up to $10 at participating locations on November 11. This tribute is available at Frisch’s dine-in, drive-thru and carryout.

Gordon Biersch - Veterans and active-duty military get a free entrée from a select menu on November 11. Dine-in only.

Juice It Up - Veterans and active-duty military receive a free 20oz Classic Smoothie on November 11.

Kolache Factory - Veterans and active-duty military get a free kolache and a cup of coffee on November 11 from 6 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Krispy Kreme - Veterans get a free doughnut of choice and coffee on November 11.

Little Caesars - Veterans and active military get a free HOT-N-READY Lunch Combo at participating stores on November 11, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Logan's Roadhouse - On November 11 between 3 and 6 pm, veterans and military personnel receive a free meal from a special menu.

Menchie's - Veterans who visit stores on November 11 get their first 6 oz of froyo free.

Mimi's Cafe - Veterans and their families get 20% off through November 13. Valid for up to 6 guests per party. Applies to dine-in or take-out orders. Not valid for delivery or online orders.

Morton's The Steakhouse - On November 11, current and former military members get 20% off. Dine-in only.

O'Charley's – Active-duty military and veterans can enjoy a free meal on November 11. Dine-in only.

Olive Garden - On November 11, veterans and current members of the military who dine in get a free entrée from a special menu.

Outback Steakhouse - Veterans and active-duty service members get a free Bloomin’ Onion and Coca-Cola product to on November 11. Offer available for dine-in or to-go (call-in orders only, not available online).

Quaker Steak & Lube - Veterans get a free meal up to $15 at participating locations on November 11. Dine-in only.

Roy Rogers - Veterans get a free Uncle Ralph's Brownie with any purchase on November 11 at participating locations.

Ruby Tuesday - Active-duty military and veterans get a free sandwich with fries or tots on November 11. Available for dine-in or call-in to-go orders.

Smashburger - On November 11, veterans and active-duty military get a free Double Classic Smash.

Smoothie King - On November 11, veterans get a free 20 oz. smoothie.

TravelCenters of America - Active-duty military, veterans and reservists get a complimentary meal on November 11 at participating quick-service restaurants and at Country Pride and Iron Skillet locations nationwide.

Village Inn - Veterans and active-duty military get a free VIB breakfast on November 11. Valid for dine-in and pick-up orders only. Online orders use promo code VETSVIB when placing order for pick-up.

Wendy’s - Active military and veterans get a free small breakfast combo on November 11 at participating locations from 6:30 to 10:30 a.m. Not valid for mobile orders or at kiosk.

Travel and recreation

Akron Zoo - Veterans, past and current, receive free admission and immediate family members receive 50% off admission November 11 through 14 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tickets must be reserved ahead of time.

Cincinnati Zoo - All members of the military will receive free admission on November 11. The offer also allows military personnel to purchase up to six half-price admission tickets for members of their immediate family.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium - Military personnel, both past and present, and their immediate family get free admission on November 11 with military ID or proof of service.

Pro Football Hall of Fame - Veterans and active military plus a guest get free museum admission and parking from November 1 through 15. A 20% off discount in the HOF Store will also be offered in November.

Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad - Veterans, active military, first responders, and up to three family members are invited to take a two-hour, complimentary train ride through Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Veterans and their families can choose to depart from: Akron Northside Station, 27 Ridge St., Akron, OH 44308 Rockside Station, 7900 Old Rockside Rd., Independence, OH 44131 Thursday, November 11, 2021 (Tickets for the Veterans Day Train can be redeemed starting October 12th at 9 am)

Wexner Center for the Arts - Free gallery admission (always) for veterans and active military members in support of Vets at the Wex, an ongoing public program that works with veterans and their loved ones, many living with the symptoms of traumatic brain injury or PTSD. Just show military or veteran ID. Note: the Wex is closed on Veterans Day and most major holidays.

Retail

True REST Float Spa - Active-duty military members, Reservists and veterans get a free 60-minute float therapy session on the 11th of every month, including November 11. All spa locations will close on Veterans Day to the public to serve service members.

Grace for Vets - Car washes from around the world who join this program offer free car washes to veterans and service members on November 11.

Great Clips – On November 11, veterans and active military members can visit a U.S. Great Clips salon and receive either a free haircut that day or a free haircut card. In addition, non-military customers who get a haircut on Veterans Day at Great Clips salons can pay it forward. They will receive a free haircut card they can give to an active service member or veteran as a way of saying thank you. The cards can be redeemed for a free haircut from November 12 through December 10, 2021.

Home Depot - Home Depot offers a 10% discount to all veterans on November 11. Home Depot offers the 10% discount year round to active duty and retirees.

Lovesac - Active and retired service members and their registered dependents get 20% off online after verification. Apply for your Heroes discount code before November 14, then redeem your code by November 21.

Sport Clips - On November 11, participating locations will provide free haircuts to veterans and active-duty service members with valid proof of service. Call your local sports clips for details

Target - Target is offering a 10% discount from October 31 through November 13 to active-duty military personnel, veterans and their families. The discount can be used on two separate transactions and applies to all in-basket items, online and in-store.

Army & Air Force Exchange Service - On November 11, MILITARY STAR cardholders will receive various deals, including 10 cents off every gallon of fuel purchased at Exchange Expresses, double rewards points on online and in-store Exchange purchases, $10 off Exchange mall concession or kiosk purchases of $25 or more and 15% off food orders at participating Exchange restaurants. Beyond MILITARY STAR card-exclusive offers, Exchange Expresses and participating restaurants will be serving free coffee on November 11. Exchange Redbox video rental locations will also offer two movies for the price of one November 6 through 13.

Bass Pro Shops - Veterans and active-duty military get 10% off (exclusions apply) both online and in-store, November 8 through 11. (Firearms and ammo discount is 5%.)

Bed Bath & Beyond - Veterans, active duty and spouses get 25% off their entire purchase November 11 through 14.

Big Lots - In honor of Veterans Day, Big Lots announced they are offering a year-round 10% "Always On" discount for active military personnel and veterans who are members of the company's Big Rewards program.

Cabela's - Veterans and active-duty military get 10% off (exclusions apply) both online and in-store, November 8 through 11. (Firearms and ammo discount is 5%.)

Columbia Sportswear - Military personnel receive 20% off at all Columbia brand and outlet stores on November 11.

Dollar General - Veterans, active-duty military and their families get an 11% discount on in-store and online purchases on November 11.

Enterprise Car Sales - Active-duty military members, veterans and their dependents who purchase a used vehicle from Enterprise Car Sales are eligible to receive $300 off their vehicle purchase, November 1 through 30.

GM - GM offers special savings for the military November 3 through 30.

L.L.Bean - Now through November 11, active, veteran, retired and reservist personnel get 15% off online and in stores.

Mattress Firm - From November 11 through 17, veterans and active-duty military members can take advantage of Mattress Firm’s Black Friday Sale and receive an additional 10% off their entire purchase, for total savings up to 60% off.

Office Depot and OfficeMax - Veterans, active-duty military personnel, retirees, Reservists and their dependents get 25% off qualifying regular and sale-priced purchase November 11 through 13. This offer is valid in-store only.

Sheetz - On November 11, veterans and active-duty military personnel get a free half turkey sub and a regular size fountain drink. Sheetz locations that offer car washes will also provide a free car wash to veterans and active-duty military.

Sleep Number - Military and veteran families receive an extra $100 off select smart beds and adjustable bases with promo code until November 16.

Staples - Active-duty military personnel, reservists, retired or disabled veterans and their immediate families get a 25% discount November 8 through 14.

Tractor Supply Company - Active-duty military, veterans and their dependents get a 15% discount on November 11.

Walgreens - Veterans, military and their families get a 20% discount on eligible regular priced items, November 11 through 15. This in-store offer is only valid in Walgreens or Duane Reade stores.