Update: Here are some Veterans Day 2020 meals, deals and discounts in Kansas City

The following restaurants are offering special discounts to veterans and active duty military for Veterans Day (Nov. 11). Military ID is required in most cases. Veterans should call ahead to verify requirements and participating locations.

We will be adding to this list as companies finalize their offerings. If you have a Veterans Day meal, deal and/or discount, email it in the following format to jsmith@kcstar.com under the subject line “Veterans Day 2020.”

▪ BIBIBOP Asian Grill. One free bowl for veterans or active military on Veterans Day. Offer available in-store only.

▪ Bonefish Grill. Heroes Discount offers 10% off the bill for all service members, veterans and first responders— all day, every day with a show of valid ID.

▪ Buffalo Wild Wings. Free order of 10 boneless wings and fries for all past and present armed services members on Nov. 11. The offer is available for dine-in or takeout. Proof of service must be shown for redemption.

▪ Cracker Barrel. Free slice of double chocolate fudge Coca-Cola cake, apple pie or fruit cobbler on Nov. 11.

▪ Denny’s. Free Build Your Own Grand Slam on Nov. 11 to all active, inactive and military personnel. Dine-in only at participating locations from 5 a.m. to noon.

▪ Denver Biscuit Co. Free meal for any veteran or active-duty military service member on Nov. 11. Military ID or proof of service required; no additional purchase necessary; dine-in only.

▪ Dickey’s Barbecue Pit. Free classic sandwich and side for military service members (in-store or online) with a $10 minimum purchase on Nov. 11. Use Code “VETFREE.”

▪ Eyemart Express. 20% discount on all eyewear purchases for veterans, active- and inactive duty.

▪ Fat Sully’s. Free pizza slice for any veteran or active-duty military service member on Nov. 11. Military ID or proof of service required; no additional purchase necessary; dine-in only.

▪ 54th Street Grill & Bar. Free entrée up to $12 to Veterans and Active Duty on Nov. 11, for dine-in only. Proof of service is appreciated and can be presented by wearing a uniform, presenting a military ID or showing a photo in uniform.

▪ Firebirds Wood Fired Grill: Free lunch or dinner entrée on Nov. 11.

▪ Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers. It will start handing out a Free Combo Meal Card to all veterans and current military personnel who visit Freddy’s on Nov. 11. No purchase necessary. The card is good through Nov. 30.

▪ Frozen Gold. Free ice cream cone for any veteran or active-duty military service member on Nov. 11. Military ID or proof of service required.

▪ Golden Corral. Free meal and beverage card through Nov. 30 while supplies last. Military personnel can then redeem their card once for lunch or dinner Monday through Friday from through May 31.

▪ Grimaldi’s Pizzeria. Grimaldi’s honors all active duty and retired military personnel with a year-round 15% discount. In addition, to celebrate Veterans Day on Nov. 11, Grimaldi’s is offering 25% off an entire purchase. Must show valid Military I.D. to redeem.

▪ Houlihan’s Restaurants: $10 off a $30 food purchase on Nov. 11.

▪ Hy-Vee. Free breakfast to all veterans and active-duty military members. Due to COVID-19 safety precautions, each breakfast will be individually packaged and available via contactless drive-thru in the store parking lot.

▪ Lion’s Choice. Free Original Roast Beef Sandwich on Nov. 11.

▪ Maxwell House. Free canisters of its limited-edition Maxwell Houses for Heroes. Starting Monday afternoon, veterans and active servicemen and women can visit coupons.com to download a coupon, while supplies last.

▪ McDonald’s. From 6 to 10 a.m. Nov. 11, all active and retired military personnel, and military families, who are in uniform or present a military ID will receive a free apple fritter or blueberry muffin.

▪ Minsky’s Pizza. Free small gourmet pizza or build-your-own pizza with up to 4 toppings for Veterans and Active Duty Military on Nov. 11 for dine-in only. Proof of service by wearing a uniform or Military/Veteran ID required.

▪ Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom. Free individual Pizza to military service members on Nov. 11 when they show their US Military ID.

▪ Pie Five Pizza. Free personal pizza to all active or retired members of the military, and current or past members of the Armed Forces or Department of Defense with proof of ID. This offer is valid in-store only at participating locations.

▪ QuikTrip. Free self-serve coffee or fountain drink to any active or former military members on Nov. 11.

▪ Red Lobster. Free appetizer or dessert to veterans, active duty military and reservists with a valid military ID on Nov. 11.

▪ Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews. Starting Thursday, Nov. 12, its Military Royalty members can get a free Tavern burger served with Bottomless Steak Fries at participating restaurants nationwide.

▪ Sea Life Kansas City Aquarium, 2475 Grand Blvd. Free admission for active and former military personnel with military ID. Limit 4 additional customer tickets at 50% off on Nov. 11.

▪ Staples. 25% off to active-duty personnel, reservists, retired or disabled veterans, and their immediate families at all U.S. locations from Sunday to Nov. 14.

▪ Taco John’s. Free small Beef #1 Combo Meal to all active, reserve, retired and honorably discharged members of the U.S. military who redeem the bold offer in the App on Nov. 11 from open to close at participating locations.

▪ Tohi Aronia Berry Wellness Drink. Free variety four-pack of Tohi beverages (limit one per person) and 20% discount on Tohi products for veterans and military personnel with valid military ID card. Redeem online beginning Nov. 11.

▪ Torchy’s Tacos. Complimentary taco and non-alcoholic beverage from Torchy’s special Veterans Day Menu on Nov. 11.

▪ Village Inn. Free Village Inn Breakfast on Veterans Day. In addition, veterans will receive a coupon with their meal to receive 20% off their next meal with Village Inn when dining between November 12 and November 30.

▪ Westside Grill & Bar, Lee’s Summit. 50% off for veterans on Veterans Day.

This story was originally published October 24, 2020 at 5:00 AM.