Restaurants honor veterans with free meals

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) - Four area restaurant chains will honor veterans with special discounts and promotions.

Olive Garden Restaurants will offer military members a free meal from a list of several entrees on a special menu with proof of service. The special is scheduled for Monday, November 12. Additionally, some Olive Garden locations will also give out a $10 gift card to veterans for a future visit.

Applebee's is offering free meals to military veterans and active-duty service members Sunday, November 11. There will be six entrees to choose from. Guests will be asked to show a U.S. Uniform Services Identification card, a U.S. Uniform Services Retired Identification card, current leave and earnings statement, veterans organization card, photograph in uniform, or wearing a uniform in person. For more information about Veteran's Day at Applebee's visit http://www.applebees.com/vetDay/default.aspx .

Golden Corral will hold its 9th annual Military Appreciation Dinner Monday, November 12 from 4 to 9 p.m. The free meal is a special thank you tribute to any person who has served in the United States military. To date, Golden Corral has provided over 2.2 million free meals and contributed over $3.3 millon to the Disabled American Veterans organization.

Chili's will offer all past and present military members their choice of one of six meals on Sunday, November 11. All desserts will also be discounted for veterans and active duty military. Proof of military service is required.