Wednesday, Nov. 11 is Veterans Day, a time to thank the men and women who have served our country. Restaurants, coffee shops, museums and more places in Massachusetts are showing their appreciation with special offers and deals for those who have served in the military.
Below is a round-up of Boston-area restaurants and businesses that are offering free meals, discounts and more on Wednesday. Keep in mind that they may require proof of service, like a military ID, and some restaurant deals may only be valid for dine-in only or between certain hours.
Veterans and active duty military can get a free lunch from a select menu until 4 p.m. at 110 Grill.
Anna's Taqueria is offering free entrees including burritos, tacos, quesadillas, bowls and salads to active veteran and military members Wednesday.
Veterans can get a free-full size entree from a select menu at Applebee's on Wednesday and a $5 gift card for a future visit.
Aroma Joe's is offering a free coffee up to 24 ounces or an energy drink for veterans on Wednesday.
Bertucci's is offering a free dine-in pasta entrees for veterans and active duty members on Wednesday.
California Pizza Kitchen is offering veterans and active military a free drink and entree from a select menu.
Chili's is offering a free meal from a select menu on Wednesday to veterans and activity military members.
Chipotle is offering free chips with choice of guacamole, queso or salsa with any purchase of $5 or more Wednesday.
Denny's is offering a free original Grand Slam from 5 a.m. to noon on Wednesday.
Dunkin' is giving a free donut to all veterans and active military members on Wednesday.
Einstein Bros. Bagels is offering a free coffee and bagel with shmear to veterans and active duty military Wednesday.
Evviva Trattoria is offering veterans and active duty military $15 off their meal on Wednesday.
Franklin Park Zoo and Stone Zoo are offering free admission to veterans and their immediate family members on Wednesday.
Friendly's is offering a dine-in free cheeseburger, fries and drink to veterans from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday.
Honey Dew is offering a free coffee of any size to all veterans Wednesday.
IHOP is giving veterans a free red, white and blueberry pancake combo from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday.
Legal Sea Foods is offering a free bowl of its New England clam chowder to veterans and active military on Wednesday.
Little Caesars is offering a free Hot-N-Ready lunch combo to veterans and active military Wednesday between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. It includes four slices of deep dish pizza and a 20-ounce drink.
All veterans and active military will get 50% off their check on food at Margaritas Mexican Restaurants.
Margaritaville Resort Cape Cod in Hyannis is offering free admission to veterans and up to four accompanying family members at their indoor water park.
Veterans and active duty military can get free admission to the Museum of Illusions from Nov. 11 to Nov. 17.
The Ninety Nine is offering a free lunch from a select menu with the purchase of an entree on Wednesday from opening to 4 p.m.
Outback Steakhouse is offering a free Bloomin' Onion and beverage on Tuesday and Wednesday. Rewards members who take advantage of the deal will also get a free meal reward for a future visit.
Red Robin is offering a free Red's Big Tavern Burger with bottomless fries Wednesday to all who served.
Sports Clips locations are offering free haircuts for veterans and service members on Wednesday.
Veterans, military service members and military spouses can get a free tall (12-ounce) brewed Starbucks coffee hot or iced.
Veterans can get a free passenger ticket at any Steamship Authority ticket office before boarding.
The Tavistock Restaurant Collection, which includes Abe & Louie's, Atlantic Fish Co., Joe's Waterfront, Joe's on Newbury and Coach Grill, are offering 20% off for veterans and active military on Wednesday.
Topgolf is offering one free hour of game play and a complimentary order of Donut Holes-In-One to active duty military and veterans. A $6 account activation fee applies for first-time players.
Uno Pizzeria is offering a free meal for veterans Wednesday from a select menu.
Wendy's is giving veterans and active-duty military a free Dave's Single burger.
Yard House is offering a free appetizer to veterans on Wednesday.
