Salute to service: These Charlotte-area restaurants offer free Veterans Day meals, deals
Restaurants all around the Charlotte area are marking Veterans Day — Friday, Nov. 11 — with discounts and even free meals to honor veterans and active military members.
Many require only a show of identification to get the deal, and some even offer discounts all year round. Pro tip: Make sure to check before you dine that you’re at a participating location.
Here is a list of restaurants where you can find free meals and other deals in honor of Veterans Day:
Another Broken Egg Cafe
Location: 11324 N Community House Rd, Charlotte, NC 28277
Veterans and active-duty service members who dine in can enjoy a free Patriot French Toast Combo and coffee on Nov. 11 while supplies last at participating locations.
Cicis Pizza
Location: 10900 University City Blvd Ste 13-15 Charlotte, NC 28213
Location: 1000 Cloverleaf Plz, Kannapolis, NC 28083
Location: 1804 Windsor Square Dr Ste. U-V Matthews, NC 28105
Veterans and active-duty military members who dine in will get a free buffet meal on Nov. 11. (A drink is not included.)
Bonefish Grill
Location: 7520 Pineville Matthews Road, Charlotte, NC 28226
Location: 10430 E. Independence Boulevard, Matthews, NC 28105
Location: 8503 Concord Mills Blvd., Concord Mills, NC 28027
Location: 8805 Townley Road, Ste. B, Huntersville, NC 28078
This Veterans Day, Bonefish Grill is offering a free order of Bang Bang Shrimp and a soft drink to all service members, veterans and first responders with show of ID. No purchase required. All year, the restaurant offers a 10% off Heroes Discount to service members, veterans and first responders, as well.
Carrabba’s Italian Grill
Location: 7900 Lyles Lane, Concord, NC 28027
Location: 1954 13th Ave Dr SE, Hickory, NC 28602
Location: 16408 North Cross Drive, Huntersville, NC 28078
Location: 10400 E Independence Blvd, Matthews, NC 28105
All year, Carrabba’s offers a Heroes Discount of 10% off to all service members, veterans and first responders. For Veterans Day, all restaurants are offering a complimentary dine-in appetizer or dessert paired with a soft drink for veterans and active-duty military with show of ID. No purchase is required.
Choplin’s Restaurant
Location: 19700 One Norman Blvd., Cornelius, NC 28031
Choplin’s Restaurant, which serves upscale American food for lunch and dinner, is offering 50 percent off for veterans and active military members on Veterans Day.
Emmet’s Social Table
Location: 100 Main Street, Fort Mill, SC 29715
Location: 401 E South Main St, Waxhaw, NC 28173
Dine-in customers who are veterans and active-duty military members will get a free meal up to $15 on Nov. 11 with valid ID.
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
Location: multiple, with locations in Concord, Indian Land, Mt. Holly, Rock Hill
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers will honor veterans and military personnel on Veterans Day with a free Freddy’s Original Double combo meal card. No purchase is necessary, and the cards may be redeemed through Nov. 30, 2022.
Genghis Grill
Location: 11324 North Community House Road #10, Charlotte, NC 28277
Location: 9727 East Independence Boulevard, Matthews, NC 28105
Genghis Grill locations throughout the Carolinas will offer veterans who dine in a free small Chef Bowl or Create Your Own Bowl on Nov. 11. To claim the deal, show your valid military ID or show up in uniform.
Harry’s Grille & Tavern
Location: 8426 Park Road Suite 9, Charlotte, NC 28210
Location: 2127 Ayrsley Town Blvd Suite 103, Charlotte, NC 28273
Harry’s Grille & Tavern is offering veterans a free lunch on Nov. 11, available from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at both locations. Veterans can choose from the Harry’s Burger, Club Sandwich, Derby Cobb or Country Club Chicken.
The Heavenly Hoagie
Location: 516 River Hwy #4, Mooresville, NC 28117
Every day, The Heavenly Hoagie sandwich shop gives a 10% discount to veterans, active duty military members and first responders.
Mac’s Speed Shop
Location: 8021 Concord Mills Boulevard, Concord, NC 28207
Location: 19601 Liverpool Pkwy, Cornelius, NC 28031
Location: 142 E John St, Matthews, NC 28105
Location: 2414 Sandy Porter Rd, Charlotte, NC 28273
Location: 2511 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203
Mac’s Speed Shop is offering veterans who dine-in a free Lil’ Pig sandwich and side with the purchase of a beverage. The restaurant also offers 25% off discounts. for active duty military members year-round.
Metro Diner
Location: 8334 Pineville-Matthews Rd Suite 110, Charlotte, NC 28226
Location: 10412 E Independence Blvd #400, Matthews, NC 28105
Metro Diner is offering 50% off meals for active and retired military members with valid military ID on Veterans Day, and 10% off year-round.
Red Lobster
Location: 8012 Concord Mills Boulevard, Concord, NC 28027
Location: 200 N. New Hope Road, Gastonia, NC 28054
Location: 9801 Independence Pointe Pkwy, Matthews, NC 28105
Location: 9415 Pineville-Matthews Rd, Pineville, NC 28134
Red Lobster is thanking veterans, active-duty military and reservists for their service with a free order of Walt’s Favorite Shrimp with fries and coleslaw. The offer is available for dine-in and to go orders placed in the restaurant between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Nov. 11 with a valid military ID or proof of service.
Sonny’s BBQ
Location: 7820 Lyles Lane, Concord, NC 2 8 0 2 728027
Location: 2781 Cherry Rd, Rock Hill, SC 2 9 7 3 029730
Veterans and active-duty military get a free pork big deal to celebrate Veterans Day at Sonny’s BBQ with a coupon ordered online. The deal is good for dine-in, takeout and drive-thru orders, but not online orders or delivery.
SouthBound
Location: 2433 South Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28203
SouthBound is offering veterans who dine in two free carnitas tacos with a side of rice and beans with the purchase of a beverage. Like its sister restaurant Mac’s Speed Shop, it also offers 25% off discounts. for active duty military members year-round.
Starbucks
Location: multiple
Participating U.S. Starbucks stores are offering a free tall (12-ounce) hot brewed or iced coffee for veterans, military service members and military spouses.
This story was originally published November 8, 2022 at 5:15 AM.
