Veteran’s Day is Monday, Nov. 11, and Valley restaurants are honoring those who have served (and are serving) with delicious freebies, discounts and special events.
Now through the end of November, Ling & Louie’s will be taking donations for Military Assistance Mission (MAM). The charitable organization provides financial and morale aid to current Arizona’s active duty military, their families and wounded warriors. For donations of $2, $5 or more, the restaurant will provide a bounceback gift card for the next visit. On Nov. 9, the Scottsdale location will be hosting a donation drive for MAM’s Operation Holiday Open House, for which they will be collecting Christmas gifts to give to military children (the restaurant is asking for gifts for teens and pre-teens, specifically). The drive culminates in a carnival where military families “shop” through the items that have been donated. There will be live music from noon to 2 p.m., and those who donate will receive 15 percent off their meal. On Veteran’s Day, all veterans and active duty military will receive a free entrée by simply showing their military ID.
Show MOD Pizza your valid U.S. military or veteran ID to receive a free MOD-size pizza or salad with purchase of a pizza or salad of equal or greater value. Available in-store only, at participating U.S. MOD locations, while supplies last. Limit one per customer.
Arcadia Tavern is offering 25 percent off to all veterans on Veteran’s Day.
Veteran-owned and -operated by brothers Jason Duren, Sgt, USMC (Ret.) and Josh Duren, Mesa’s Cider Corps offers all veterans and active military $1 off a pint, flight or slushie at the taproom year-round, including Veteran’s Day.
Twin Peaks will show their appreciation to armed forces by offering all active and retired military members a free entrée from a special menu.
Uptown Alley is giving active and retired military members a free game of bowling on Veteran’s Day. Year-round, military (active, reserve and retired) and service specials include daily 15 percent off bowling, laser tag and food. Plus, every Monday, they are offered $2 bowling, $2 shoe rentals, $3 laser tag and $2 domestic tap pints.
Eggstasy is thanking veterans for their service with a free meal on Nov. 11. Retired and active duty members of the military will receive a free meal of their choice with a valid military ID. Limit one. Dine-in only.
The VIG restaurants (pictured) will be honoring Valley veterans with a special dining deal all day long. Veterans can enjoy 20 percent off their entire bill during lunch and dinner with proof of military ID. (Alcohol is not included.)
On Veteran’s Day, Original Breakfast House honors those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces with its annual Veteran’s Day celebration. Original Breakfast House invites veterans to come in and enjoy a free meal on the house, and live entertainment will be going on all day including tents outside the restaurant with fun and games for the whole family.
All Sauce Pizza & Wine locations will honor veterans with 25 percent off their bill, available for all active, reserve and retired US military. Bring a military ID or other proof of service.
Angry Crab Shack offers 10 percent off year-round for all military with a valid ID at all locations.
Active, retired and veterans can receive 25 percent off the bill at any Grimaldi’s Arizona locations in honor of Veteran’s Day. The company also offers 15 percent off year-round with the military discount to active, retired and veterans.
Fired Pie will be offering a free entrée to all vets who show their ID or are in uniform on Veteran’s Day. The company also offers a 10 percent discount year round to veterans.
California Pizza Kitchen thanks and honors our nation’s veterans and active military with a complimentary meal from a select menu on Veteran’s Day.
Blue Clover Distillery in Scottsdale offers 10 percent off to active duty military members and veterans all year round.
Tomaso’s, Tomaso’s Italian Kitchen, Hash Kitchen, Sicilian Baker and Sicilian Butcher all offer 10 percent off to veterans on Veteran’s Day.
Villa Italian Kitchen will honor the service of veterans and active duty military nationwide by treating service members to a free slice of Villa Italian Kitchen’s classic Neapolitan cheese pizza, featuring handmade dough made fresh daily, sauce made from fresh California tomatoes and 100 percent whole-milk mozzarella.
Harkins Theatres will be offering free small popcorn to all guests who present a valid veterans ID card. This special offer is available at all Harkins Theatres locations all day on Nov. 11.
Hopdoddy Burger Bar is honoring those who have served for our country. At all Hopdoddy locations, veterans and active military service will receive a free Classic Burger with Cheese; just show military ID or proof of service.
Morning Squeeze honors veterans and active military with 20 percent off an entrée and free drip coffee at both its Scottsdale and Tempe locations on Nov. 11. Its Tempe restaurant is on the Tempe Veteran’s Day Parade route.