The following food deals, beverage deals, and restaurant dining discounts are available primarily on Oʻahu and to a lesser extent on the neighbor islands.
Restaurants offer free meals and food discounts as a way to thank veterans’ for their service. Photo by MarianVejcik via iStock by Getty Images.
Free meals & food discounts for Veterans Day
NOTE: Not all locations offer the same national promotions. As a result, price and participation may vary. It’s always wise to call ahead for verification in your area.
(Listed alphabetically by company name)
Veterans Deals ongoing
Black Angus Steakhouse (Oʻahu/Pearl City). Active and retired military members, first responders (police, EMT & fire fighters), nurses and other healthcare personnel, and teachers can receive 15% off their dine-in order at any Black Angus, any day! No codes or coupons, just present an ID to your server to receive the Heroes discount. More info: Heros Discount – Black Angus Steakhouse
Outback Steakhouse (Hawaiʻi/Kailua-Kona, Oʻahu/Kapolei, Waipahu). The Outback Steakhouse Restaurant’s Heroes Discount is offered all year long — 10% off for all service members, veterans and first responders every day. More info: Military Discount | Outback Steakhouse
Red Lobster: (Ala Moana) All active-duty military personnel receive a 10% discount on purchases every Monday. More info: Military Monday (redlobster.com)
Veterans Deals November 10, 2023
Dennys (Honolulu, Waipahu). All active, non-active and retired military personnel can kick off their Veterans Day weekend with a hearty breakfast at Denny’s. The popular diner is serving them a FREE Original Grand Slam breakfast from 5 a.m. to noon on Nov. 10, 2023. More info: Veterans Day freebies and deals 2023 – Living On The Cheap
Veterans Deals November 11, 2023
Buffalo Wild Wings (O’ahi/ʻEwa Beach, Honolulu, Kāneʻohe, Pearl City). Vets can just “wing it” on Veterans Day at Buffalo Wild Wings on Nov. 11, 2023. All past and present armed services members can get a FREE order of 10 boneless wings and fries. Buffalo Wild Wings GO locations are participating for walk-in/order at the counter only.
California Pizza Kitchen (Oʻahu multiple locations). Veterans & Active Military can receive a complimentary non-alcoholic beverage + choice of one entrée from a prix fixed when you dine-in November 11. In addition, from November 6-8, 2023, CPK is holding a Veterans Days and a National Fundraiser supporting Disabled American Veterans (DAV). More info: Veterans day | California Pizza Kitchen (cpk.com)
Chili’s (O’ahu/Aiea, Honolulu, Kapolei, Mililani, Waipahu). Veterans and active military members can heat up Veterans Day at Chili’s with a FREE entrée from a select menu on November 11. More info: FREE Veterans Day Meals | Chili’s (chilis.com)
Dunkin’ (Oʻahu/Aiea, Honolulu). Veterans and military members can take a break. Vets enjoy a FREE donut of their choice November 11.
Hard Rock Cafes (Waikīkī). Vets can rock out at Hard Rock Cafe on Nov. 11, 2023. The popular rock-and-roll memorabilia restaurant is serving veterans and active-duty military members one of its signature entrées for FREE on Veterans Day. The offer is also redeemable with Hard Rock Cafe’s 15% military discount, so bring your family and friends. More info: Veterans Day freebies and deals 2023 – Living On The Cheap
Yardhouse (Waikīkī) Vets and active-duty military can get a FREE appetizer on November 11.
Calendar of Veterans Day events
Veterans Day banner – Depositphotos.com
Listed below are Veterans Day events on our calendar. Many are held on Veterans Day, which is always November 11. Parades and other festivities may be held the weekend before or after or in the days leading up to Veterans Day.
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