AREA COMMUNITIES OFFER EVENTS FOR VETERANS DAY
On Veterans Day this Sunday, several restaurants and other businesses are showing their appreciation by offering deals to veterans and active-duty military men and women, including free or reduced meals.
Here are some of the establishments in the Dayton area that have reached out to us to let us know they are offering Veterans Day deals.
RESTAURANTS
■ The Chop House
On Sunday and Monday, The Chop House restaurant is offering 50 percent off any dine-in lunch or dinner entrée to veterans with military ID or in uniform.
Location: Washington Twp. ■ City Barbeque
City Barbeque will commemorate Veterans Day by treating veterans and troops to a meal. All day on Sunday, all veterans and U.S. military will receive a free sandwich, two sides and a regular beverage, applicable on either dine-in or carryout orders, at every City Barbeque location.
Locations: Beavercreek, Centerville and West Chester
■ Bonefish Grill
On Sunday, all active and retired service members with a valid military ID can enjoy a complimentary Bang Bang Shrimp appetizer at all Bonefish Grill locations.
Locations: Near the Dayton Mall in Miami Twp., and in West Chester
■ Mimi’s Cafe
Mimi’s Cafe will be saluting active duty military personnel and veterans with a free entree from a special menu all day on Sunday. Honorees with a military ID can choose from any of these menu items with the purchase of a non-alcoholic beverage: Slow-Roasted Turkey entree, Brioche Cheeseburger, Asian Chicken Salad, Brioche French Toast, Breakfast Tacos, Four Buttermilk Griddlecakes
Locations: The Greene in Beavercreek; Mason
■ Red Lobster
Red Lobster will be offering a free appetizer or dessert to veterans, active-duty military and reservists with a valid military ID on Sunday and Monday. Appetizer choices include Sweet Chili Shrimp, Mozzarella Cheesesticks, Parrot Isle Jumbo Coconut Shrimp, Seafood-Stuffed Mushrooms, Lobster and Langostino Pizza, or Signature Shrimp Cocktail. Dessert choices are Vanilla Bean Cheesecake, Key Lime Pie, Warm Apple Crostada, Chocolate Wave or Brownie Overboard.
Locations: Five locations in the Dayton area
■ Sweeney’s Seafood Bar & Grill
Sweeney’s will be giving all veterans three complimentary Key Lime tarts to end their meal.
Location: Centerville
■ Red Robin
Red Robin is offering all veterans and active duty military members a free Red’s Tavern Double burger with Bottomless Steak Fries on Sunday at participating locations.
Locations: Miller Lane in Butler Twp./Vandalia, near the Mall at Fairfield Commons in Beavercreek, and in West Chester
■ Pilot Flying J
Pilot Flying J, the largest operator of travel centers in North America, is treating active-duty and retired military veterans to a free breakfast Sunday and Monday. This includes a free Pilot Coffee of any size with a choice of a PJ Fresh breakfast sandwich, packaged pastry item or a Cinnabon Center of the Roll.
Download (or open) the myPilot app Sunday and Monday to find a coupon in myOffers waiting to be redeemed at the more than 750 Pilot and Flying J Travel Centers in North America. Firsttime users receive an additional free drink of their choice when downloading the app.
Locations: Five locations in the Dayton area
■ Dunkin’ Donuts
On Sunday, veterans and active military personnel can enjoy a free donut of their choice at participating Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants nationwide, no purchase necessary. Fans who wish to submit the name of a deployed member of the United States armed forces can do so here. Dunkin’ will surprise some of these members with a case of the brand’s ground Original Blend Coffee.
Locations: Multiple shops throughout the region.
■ Panera Bread
Note: This offer is for Monday, not the actual Veterans Day holiday. Veterans can receive a free You-Pick-Two meal that includes any two half-portions soup, salad, sandwiches, flatbreads, or mac and cheese.
Locations: More than a dozen Panera Bread Cafes throughout the region.
■ Rapid Fired Pizza
The Kettering-based pizza chain is offering a free single-topping 9-inch or 11-inch pizza to veterans and active-duty military with ID on Sunday. The offer is available for dine-in and carryout, but will not be available via online ordering.
Locations: Multiple restaurants throughout the region
■ O’Charley’s Restaurant & Bar
O’Charley’s will honor all active duty and veteran military personnel Sunday and Monday, when veterans will have their choice of a free meal from a special Veterans Day “Thank You Menu,” which includes O’Charley’s Famous Chicken Tenders & Fries, HouseMade Chicken Pot Pie, Chopped Steak, Low Country Shrimp or Peach Chutney Chicken.
Locations: Near the Dayton Mall in Miami Twp., Miller Lane in Butler Twp., Middletown, Springfield, West Chester
■ Chipotle
Buy one get one free entree with valid ID at all restaurants on Sunday.
Locations: multiple
■ Golden Corral
Free sit-down dinner from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday.
Locations: Miller Lane, Beavercreek, Miami Twp., Franklin, Springfield
■ Applebee’s
Free meal at Applebee’s Grill and Bar Sunday from a select list of entrees.
Locations: Multiple
■ Bar Louie
Free burger or flatbread up to a $15 value at Bar Louie on Sunday.
Locations: at The Greene in Beavercreek and at Austin Landing in Miami Twp.
■ Chili’s
Free meal on Sunday from a select list of entrees.
Locations: Near the Dayton Mall in Miami Twp. and near the Mall at Fairfield Commons in Beavercreek
■ Cracker Barrel
Free Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola Cake of Crafted Coffee beverage Sunday.
Locations: Centerville, Miller Lane, Springfield and Middletown