Restaurants nationwide are paying their respects to U.S. veterans and active-duty military personnel on Friday. In honor of Veterans Day 2022 on Nov. 11, several chains are gathering together to offer free or discounted meals to those with a valid military ID or proof of service. Check out where to get the deals below.

110 Grill: Veterans and active-duty military can get a free lunch entrée from a select menu.

Another Broken Egg Café: Veterans, active and retired military can get a free Patriot French Toast Combo and coffee.

Applebee's: All veterans are eligible for a free meal on Veteran's Day. Options to choose from include a Classic Bacon Cheeseburger, Chicken Tenders Platter, Fiesta Lime Chicken, Oriental Chicken Salad, 6 oz. Sirloin, Double Crunch Shrimp and Three Cheese Chicken Penne.

Biggby Coffee: All veterans and military personnel can receive a free 16 oz. Beverage of their choice.

BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse: Current and former military service personnel who dine in at restaurants on Nov. 11 will receive a complimentary Dr. Pepper beverage and meal from a select menu. Options include a bacon cheeseburger, spaghetti and meatballs, soup/salad combo and Mediterranean chicken pita tacos.

Bob Evans: Veterans and active-duty military can treat themselves to a free meal from a menu of seven options on Veterans Day.

Bombshell's Restaurant and Bar: Veterans will receive a free entrée, and other items will also be available for a 20% discount. In addition, family members who accompany veterans or active duty service members will also receive a 20% discount.

Calhoun's: Veterans can receive a free lunch at locations between the hours of 10:45 a.m.-4 p.m.

California Pizza Kitchen: All veterans will be able to receive a complimentary non-alcoholic beverage and a choice of one entrée from a special menu.

Carolina Ale House: Veterans and active duty military members can get a free rib platter with coleslaw and fried at participating locations in North Carolina, Florida and Tennessee.

Cattlemens: At California locations, active, non-active and retired military personnel can enjoy a complimentary sirloin steak dinner. Sign up here before Nov. 11 to receive a certificate which will be emailed on Nov. 12. It is good for use Nov. 12-Nov. 22.

Chili's: Veterans can enjoy a free meal at participating locations.

Claim Jumper: Veterans can receive either a free BBQ Chicken Salad, Classic Cheeseburger, Black Tie Pasta, Meatloaf and Mashed Potatoes, Grilled Shrimp, Country Fried Steak or Southern Fried Chicken meal.

Colton's Steak House & Grille: Veterans can eat free from a select menu at participating locations until 4 p.m. on Veteran's Day.

Cotton Patch Café: Veterans and active-duty military can receive a free Chicken fried steak entrée or Fried chicken entrée on Nov. 11 as a thank-you for their service.

Country Kitchen: Those who eat at restaurants on Veterans Day can enjoy a free Country Scramble meal.

Crooked Pint Ale House: Vets and active-duty military can eat free at all participating locations.

Davanni's Pizza and Hot Hoagies: Active service members and veterans can take advantage of a free Solo 1-item pizza and a regular Pop.

Duffy's Sports Grill: From 11-4 on Veteran's Day, all vets can eat free.

Famous Dave's: Veterans can stop in for a free Georgia Chopped Pork Sandwich and side.

Farmer Boys: Veterans with proof of service can receive a free Big Cheese at participating locations.

Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburgers: Stop in to receive a card for a free Freddy's Original Double with Cheese combo meal, which can be redeemed anytime through Nov. 30.

Golden Corral: The restaurant will be hosting its Military Appreciation Night event on Monday, Nov. 14, which includes a free "thank you" meal.

Gold Star Chili: All veterans can receive a complimentary 3-Way (Spaghetti topped with chili and cheese) and drink.

Granite City Food & Brewery: Veterans receive a free lunch in honor of the holiday.

Greene Turtle: Veterans eat free all day at participating locations.

Green Mill Restaurant & Bar: Veterans and active-duty military can receive any single item from the menu for free.

Huddle House: All active duty, retired military and veterans can visit any participating location to receive a free MVP platter featuring two eggs, bacon or sausage, hashbrowns or fruit, a waffle or pancake and grits with toast or a biscuit with sausage gravy.

IHOP: From 7 a.m.-7 p.m., veterans can stop by for a free stack of Red, White and Blueberry Pancakes.

Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant: Veterans and active-duty service members are invited to enjoy a complimentary burger or sandwich as well as a non-alcoholic beverage.

King's Family Restaurants: All veterans receive a free meal, regardless of the time of day.

LaMar's Donuts: Veterans and active military personnel can stop in for a free donut and 12 oz. Coffee.

Little Caesars: From 11-4 on Veteran's Day, Service men and women can get a free lunch combo featuring a 4-slice Detroit-Style deep dish pizza with pepperoni and one 20 oz. Pepsi product.

Logan's Roadhouse: At participating locations, veterans and active-duty military personnel can enjoy a free meal between 3-6 p.m.

Lucille's Smokehouse BBQ: Veterans can choose from four different entrée options for a free meal, plus receive a $10 Thank You Card that can be redeemed on another visit from Nov. 25-Dec. 4.

Max & Erma's: At participating locations, veterans can treat themselves to a free Best Cheeseburger in America meal served with endless fries, a fresh-baked cookie and a fountain drink.

Menchie's Frozen Yogurt: All veterans can get their first 6 oz. of frozen yogurt for free when stopping in on Nov. 11.

Nekter Juice Bar: All veterans can take advantage of a free 16 oz. freshly made juice or smoothie.

Parry's Pizza: Veterans can receive a free full-size entrée and fountain drink.

Perkins: Those who dine in at restaurants on Nov. 11 will receive a free Magnificent Seven meal, featuring two eggs, three pancakes and a choice of two bacon strips or sausage links.

Pilot Flying J: Veterans can enjoy a free meal at one of more than 750 participating locations.

Red Lobster: As a thank you for service, restaurants will offer a free Walt's Favorite Shrimp, Fries and Coleslaw meal.

Red Robin: All veterans and active-duty personnel will receive a free Red's Tavern Double when they eat inside restaurants on Veteran's Day.

Shoney's: Until 11 a.m. on Nov. 11, Veterans can enjoy a free all-you-care-to-eat Breakfast Bar.

TCBY: Veterans and active military can enjoy their first 6 oz. of yogurt for free on Nov. 11.

Tuscan Brands: Veterans and one guest of their choice can take advantage of a free family-style meal. Guests are encouraged to bring individual packages of drink mixes, ramen noodles, power bars, hot cocoa mix, or trail mix for a donation.

Uno Pizzeria & Grill: Veterans and military members receive a free entrée.

Ziggi's Coffee: All veterans and active-duty military personnel can enjoy a free 16 oz. Drink.

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