Where do you plan to eat on “Free Food Day”?

[Chuckles]

I would totally be eating at Fogo De Chao for their 50% off special if the in-laws weren’t dropping by to visit literally that day…going to have to find what I will be able to hit now thanks to them.

2023 Veterans Day Free Meals and Restaurant Deals and Discounts

Restaurants are saluting Veterans Day with free meals and discounts for veterans, service members and their families.

www.military.com

 

[vmax]

I make a big day out of this every year. The last few years, I have gone out with some Vet buddies and eaten all day long. I look up the local places and what they have and plan the day out to eat as many times as I can. I go in, have the special, order a drink and leave a nice tip at every place
I track my calories for each meal and I try to hit 5000-6000 calories.
The most I every got in was 5600 and that was tough..lol

 

[toddnjoyce]

My wife served nine years and looks forward to Denny’s and Red Robin. Me, I can’t stand any of these promos.

 

[Mowingmaniac 24/7]

tnj,

I don't quite know why, but I too find this kind of thing off putting...and I'm a Vet.

U.S. Army / 67 thru 73 / MOS 11C10

 

[Chuckles]

I make a big day out of this every year. The last few years, I have gone out with some Vet buddies and eaten all day long. I look up the local places and what they have and plan the day out to eat as many times as I can. I go in, have the special, order a drink and leave a nice tip at every place
I track my calories for each meal and I try to hit 5000-6000 calories.
The most I every got in was 5600 and that was tough..lol

 

[TexasRedneck]

tnj,

I don't quite know why, but I too find this kind of thing off putting...and I'm a Vet.

U.S. Army / 67 thru 73 / MOS 11C10

As do I. I served my country and her citizens to do my duty, not for a free meal. We generally stay home that day - some of the vets that go obviously need a good meal, but others are simply looking for a handout, and I was raised better than that.

 

[45tex]

I don't set out to get a deal. I know the Vet discount at Lowes had been enough to make me decide on a project.
Don't really feel like the country owes me anything. I volunteered to serve. Would rather someone that needs a meal eats rather than stretch my own belt loops.
When I think back on my service, in total, I received more than I gave. At least in life's lessons learned.

 

[BuzzinSATX]

I also avoid these promotions. I appreciate the thought and to each their own on what they take or not.

I do support and appreciate Businesses who offer veterans discounts. I generally accept the 10% savings when offered, but this Veterans Day free food deal, especially with the crowds, isn’t my thing.

 

[kyletxria1911a1]

tnj,

I don't quite know why, but I too find this kind of thing off putting...and I'm a Vet.

U.S. Army / 67 thru 73 / MOS 11C10

Hoo oohrah troop

 

[kyletxria1911a1]

Effing no free drinks I ain't goin

 

[TreyG-20]

I've also never participated in the food offers, but I did one time take up Great Clips for a free haircut. I know why it was free. I've had better haircuts from soldiers in the barracks.

 

[BRD@66]

I do the Lowe's thing (year round) & that's it.

 

[BuzzinSATX]

I like near San Antonio, which is probably the most veteran-friendly city I’ve ever lived around. LOTS of places offer vet discount.

But with a huge active duty and veteran population, it makes sense. At one time, there were 4 (maybe 5???) USAF active duty bases (Randolph, Lackland, Brooks, Kelly, another?) here, plus Fort Sam Houston Army post. So it makes sense to entice and cater to your community.

I appreciate and generally accept discounts offered. I don’t push nor do I avoid businesses who don’t offer them. At restaurants that advertise the discounts, I generally add the savings into the tip, assuming I got good service. I am a pretty good tipper regardless as long as I get good service as I’ve had lots of friends who worked as waiters and waitresses and understand how it works.

I also accept veteran discounts when offered by Academy, Cabelas, and Lowe’s.

Finally, whenever anyone, after applying my discount (or at any other time), says “thank you for your service”, my reply used to be “thank you”. Now, it’s “Thank you, and thank You for your service and support to those who serve our Nation.”

That seems to make a lot of folks smile!

 

[vmax]

Effing no free drinks I ain't goin

cheap bastard

 

[no2gates]

Every day should be vet discount day

 

[kyletxria1911a1]

cheap bastard

 

[toddnjoyce]

You’re my favorite bastard, that’s fo’ sho’.

 

[TheDan]

Usually Perry's, but we're skipping it this year.

 

[Chuckles]

Usually Perry's, but we're skipping it this year.

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Nice! Where is this?!

 

[Texasgordo]

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You look way different than your avatar picture