Participation can vary. To be on the safe side, check with your closest location.
Applebee's:Through May 31,participating restaurants are offering active, retired military servicemembers and their families to dine and receive 10% off their bill. Also for the month of May, getthe Dollarita margarita for $1 at participating restaurants nationwide.
Chuck E. Cheese's:Military families including active-duty, National Guard, reservists and retired service members getspecial dealsyear-round when they show their Common Access Card, Uniformed Services ID Card or Dependent ID Card at restaurants.
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill: Veterans, active military and Gold Star family members get a free entree with the purchase of another meal Monday.
Fogo de Chão: Veterans and active duty personnel get 50% off meals Monday and up to three guests get 10% off their meals. Military identification required.
Hooters: Veterans and active military eat free from a special menu Monday with a military identification and drink purchase. Hooters also offers a daily 10% military discount and a special 20% military discount every Tuesday throughout the year at participating locations.
LaMar's Donuts: Veterans and active duty military get a free doughnut and small coffee Monday.
Logan’s Roadhouse: Active-duty military and veterans get a free meal from the American Roadhouse Meals menu with proof of service from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday.
McCormick & Schmick’s: Veterans, active military personnel, Gold Star parents and spouses and National Guard get a free entree Monday.
Naf Naf Middle Eastern Grill:The chain's new Heroes Appreciation discount starts Monday. Active and retired military personnel and first responders including police, fire and paramedic get 15% off Monday with a valid ID.
Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub: Veterans and active military who purchase any meal Monday get a free entrée from the “9 Real Size Entrées for $9.99 Menu.” Proof of service required.
Outback Steakhouse: Through Monday, active military, veterans, police officers and firefighters with valid state or federal identification get 20% off. There’s also a 10% everyday Heroes Discount for servicemen and women, police officers and firefighters.
Potbelly Sandwich Shop: All vets and active military get a buy-one-get-one offer on sandwiches, salads and Pick-Your-Pair when they show their ID.
Quaker Steak & Lube:Check with your local location for Memorial Day discounts for veterans and first responders.
Rubio’s Coastal Grill:All military and veterans get a free adult entree with the purchase of another adult entrée Monday with their military ID and a coupon available at www.rubios.com.
Texas de Brazil: Veterans and active duty military get 50% off lunch or dinner Memorial Day through May 29 with military IDs. Plus up to eight guests get 20% off their meals.
Twin Peaks: All military personnel get a free meal from a select menu select menu item Monday with military identification. Also anyone who donates $5 to Folds of Honor at participating restaurants will get a $5 Twin Peaks gift card to use on their next visit.
More deals: Locally-owned businesses and regional chains also may have military free meals and discounts. One of the easiest ways to find out is to check restaurants' social media channels.