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Many local restaurants and national chains are showing their appreciation to veterans and active duty military on Veteran’s Day by offering free meals or other deals.
At all locations, be prepared to show proof of service such as a military or VA card, DD214 or discharge papers. With franchise restaurants, participation may vary by location.
Bill Gray’s
Bill Gray’s is offering a free cheeseburger, fries and a regular soft drink to all veterans and active-duty military personnel.
Buffalo Wild Wings
Buffalo Wild Wings will offer a free order of 10 boneless wings and fries for all past and present armed services members. Only available for dine-in. 1046 Ridge Road in Webster and in Stoneridge Plaza at 1500 W. Ridge Road in Greece.
Carrabba’s Italian Grill
Carrabba’s Italian Grill, 3340 West Henrietta Road in Henrietta, is offering a complimentary dine-in appetizer or dessert along with a soft beverage. It will be available all day, with no purchase required. Year round, Carrabba’s offers a heroes discount providing 10% off to all service members, veterans and first responders.
Denny’s
Denny’s will offer its deal a day ahead of time. It will offer all active military and veterans a free Original Grand Slam for dine-in only from 5 a.m. to noon on Friday, Nov. 10. Denny’s is at 2890 W. Ridge Road in Greece.
Dunkin’
Dunkin’ is offering veterans and active military a free doughnut of their choice, no purchase required, for in-store redemption only at participating Dunkin’ restaurants nationwide.
Founder’s Cafe
Founder’s Café, 13 S. Fitzhugh St. in downtown Rochester, will serve a free cup of coffee to all veterans and first responders on Nov. 11.
Great American Diner
The Great American Diner, 850 Long Pond Road in Greece and 650 Whitney Road in Fairport, will offer a free milkshake to veterans on Veterans Day. No purchase is required.
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Outback Steakhouse
Outback Steakhouse is offering all active and retired military personnel and their spouses a free Bloomin’ Onion to share and one beverage each (one soft drink or 16-ounce domestic draft) with the purchase of an adult entrée on Nov. 11. This offer is available for dine-in only and excludes tax and gratuity. Military personnel will also get a $10 off coupon to return to the restaurant through Dec. 17. Outback Steakhouse is at 1954 W. Ridge Road in Greece.
Perlo’s Restaurant
Perlo’s Restaurant, an Italian restaurant at 202 N. Washington St., East Rochester, is offering veterans a free dessert, no purchase required, for dine-in only. Among the options will be chocolate cake, turtle cheesecake, cannoli, tiramisu and spumoni.
Red Robin
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers will welcome veterans and active military to dine in and enjoy a complimentary Red’s Big Tavern Burger. Red Robin has locations at 740 Jefferson Road in Henrietta, at The Mall at Greece Ridge in Greece and at 905 Holt Road in Webster.
Red Lobster
Red Lobster is giving veterans, active-duty military and reservists free printed meal vouchers for Veterans Shrimp & Chips — six hand-breaded and fried shrimp, served with cocktail sauce, fries and coleslaw — from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 11. The voucher may be redeemed from Nov. 13 through Dec. 10 for dine-in only. Guests will need to show a valid military ID or proof of service to redeem.
Salvatore’s
Salvatore’s is offering a free 12-inch Thin Thin one-topping pizza to veterans and active military personnel. The offer is valid only for pick-up or dine-in orders. It is not available for delivery.
Starbucks
Starbucks will give a free tall 12-ounce hot or iced brewed coffee to veterans, current military service and spouses. Starbucks will also be donating $100,000 each to Team Red, White & Blue and Travis Manion Foundation to support veterans and the military community.
Taste of Rochester
Taste of Rochester in the Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport will offer a free Thin Thin Salvatore’s pizza or a free Zweigle’s hotdog to any veteran or active duty military flying through the Rochester airport.
Texas Roadhouse
Texas Roadhouse will honor veterans and active military with free lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 11. Choose from one of 10 meals, including a 6-ounce sirloin with two made-from-scratch sides. All meals include a choice of any Coca-Cola product, sweet tea/iced tea or coffee. Texas Roadhouse has locations at 3150 W. Henrietta Road in Henrietta and 3065 West Ridge Road in Greece.
War Horse Brewing
War Horse Brewing Co., the microbrewery on the grounds of Three Brothers Winery & Estates, 623 Lerch Road in Geneva, will offer a complimentary beer or hard cider flight to veterans and active military on Nov. 10 and 11. On other days, veterans and active military may enjoy a free pint pre-purchased by brewery customers as part of its “Pint it Forward” program. On Veterans Day, War Horse donates funds from unredeemed pints to the local Veterans Association; this year’s donation will be $3,000.
Heron Hill Winery
Heron Hill Winery, 9301 County Road 76 in Hammondsport, overlooking Keuka Lake, offers a free wine tasting to veterans and active duty military every day.
Airy Acres Vineyard
Airy Acres Vineyard, a small winery at 8011 Footes Corners Road in Interlaken, near Cayuga Lake, will have free wine tastings for vets and active duty members.
RMSC
Not a food deal, but worth mentioning: The RMSC, 657 East Ave., is offering complimentary admission to veterans from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 10 and 11. This may only be redeemed in person at the Museum & Science Center’s front desk. The USS Rochester exhibit, located across from the Museum & Science Center in the Eisenhart Auditorium, will be open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday and Saturday. This veritable floating city became the flagship of the Navy’s 7th fleet during the Korean War. This exhibit features authentic objects from the ship and hands-on activities.
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