November 11th will soon be here & I thought I'd spread the word(if you haven't heard yet). Applebees is givingt away free meals at their restaurants on Veterans Day, It's their way of saying thank you to the men & women who currently are serving & those that have served our country. They started this last year & it was a big success. A few guys from my Legion Post went & the folks at Applebees were super nice.

They said, current active duty ID or retired ID, member card to a vets organization or other item to show you served.

"eating good in the neighborhood"(& thanking our vets!)
Good job Applebees!

The Golden Coral has been doing this for years.
Just wear a cap with a insignia will do.

I don't know of any Golden Coral up here in NJ, how aout Apllebees? They near you? If so, you could have lunch & dinner covered!

I tryed Applebees last year,prefer Golden Coral.
Theirs is nationwide and the monday before or after Vets day.
All you can eat.

The salads are great at Applebess. Did anyone see the Ballad of Ricky Bobby where he gets thrown out of an Applebees. Great show.

I hardly never visit these two establishments. I would feel funny just going there on a free day. The only time I would use the offer if it included paying for my wife and childrens meals.

It reminds me of the volunteer FD specials. There's some members we call "fork and spooners". We only see them when there's a free meal.

It's O.K. to go on a free day. Just leave a $20.00 tip and the waitress will love you even more.

Golden Coral, yours is free,wifes is $10 bucks
roast beef, chicken.salads ice tea. etc.
Good conversation.
Applebees they give you a selected menue.
Coral is smorgasboard of stuff. Deserts inclluded.

McCormick and Schmick’s (my Veterans Day choice)
Sunday, November 8, 2009

WE PAY TRIBUTE TO OUR VETERANS WITH A COMPLIMENTARY ENTREE FROM A SPECIAL MENU

Please present proper identification to your server when you are seated. Proper ID includes VA card, VFW card, discharge papers, DD214 or other Veterans ID . Please note that in an effort to accommodate as many Veterans as possible, many restaurants will not be able to seat parties larger than 6.

I wonder what "special menu" means?

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Originally posted by scpd3045:
I wonder what "special menu" means?

dog comes to mind... or else LRP rations.

I wish our military would allow Vets and Retirees to eat in their mess halls on Veterans day but they don't care about us anymore.

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Originally posted by m551sheridan:

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Originally posted by scpd3045:
I wonder what "special menu" means?

dog comes to mind... or else LRP rations.

I'll take the LRPS.

Kevin, tell ya what, drop in that place and let us know what it's like!

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Originally posted by Duster6:
I wish our military would allow Vets and Retirees to eat in their mess halls on Veterans day but they don't care about us anymore.

Retirees can at the same price that the active duty personnel pay at the commuted rations price.

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Originally posted by YN1Mike:

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Originally posted by Duster6:
I wish our military would allow Vets and Retirees to eat in their mess halls on Veterans day but they don't care about us anymore.

Retirees can at the same price that the active duty personnel pay at the commuted rations price.

Not at Cherry Point NC which is covered with Marines and Navy people. If I could eat in their mess hall an pay the going rate I would divorce my wife tomorrow. I love military food.

MAKE SURE you check with the restaurant BEFORE you show up.

Last year, a bunch of us were going to go to Applebees for our "free" dinner. We would have left crazy tips. I called the restaurant and they were NOT participating!!! So, it is up to the owner. And this Applebees is right by an Army Reserve HQ and an AF base. We have never been back.

Don't mind paying for mine, thanks - -

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Originally posted by greywolfghost:
Don't mind paying for mine, thanks - -

This tactic is a traffic-getter to promote a regular customer base. It's to encourage year-round business. I'm sure there's certain vets who will go there just this one day a year for a freebie.

I'm not suggesting any posters here in particular are like this. Just general discussion.

Nothing necessarily wrong with it. Doesn't bother me at all to see some of the older guys getting in there and having a meal...just ain't fer me - - yet