Veteran Day Food Deals: Where You Can Eat For Free Or Cheap In New Orleans

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If you’re a veteran or currently served in the U.S. military, you can eat for free in New Orleans. It’s all part of the restaurant industry’s celebration of honoring America’s heroes with a meal.

Veterans Day is Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023 this year so these food deals are only good for one day. Don’t miss it!

Veterans And Military Can Eat For Free At These Restaurants

Amici’s East Coast Pizzeria

15% off takeout orders. Applies to veterans, active-duty military personnel, and first responders.

Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar

Free Big Daddy’s All-American Burger and side. Applies to veterans and active-duty military personnel. Must show valid military ID. Must be redeemed between 11 AM-4 PM.

Bar Louie

Free craft burger or flatbread of your choice. Applies to veterans and active-duty military personnel.

BJ’s Restaurants and Brewhouse

Complimentary entrée up to $14.95, plus a free Dr. Pepper. Applies to veterans and active-duty military personnel. Must show valid military ID or proof of service.

All-American steak plate, plus all the fixings and a non-alcoholic beverage for $10.99. Applies to veterans and active-duty military personnel. Offer valid at select restaurants. Contact Black Angus for additional details.

Bruegger’s Bagels

Free medium, fresh-brewed hot or iced coffee with your breakfast order. Applies to veterans.

California Pizza Kitchen

Free entree and complimentary drink from a prix fixe menu. Receive a “Thank You for Your Service” Buy-One-Get-One (BOGO) that can be redeemed from November 12-21, 2022. Applies to veterans. Must show proof of service. Dine in only.

Carabba’s

Complimentary appetizer or dessert with a non-alcoholic beverage. Applies to veterans and active-duty military personnel. Dine-in only.

Earl’s Kitchen and Bar

10% off. Applies to veterans.

Einstein Bros. Bagels

Free hot or iced medium coffee. Applies to veterans and active-duty military personnel.

Final Word

New Orleans has one of the best restaurant scenes in the Southeast, and with state of Southern cooking and an emphasis on the culinary arts at an all-time high, that’s saying something.

When New Orleans’ food is mentioned on a national level, it somehow always reverts back to gumbo, which is the best around, although the city’s eateries certainly represent those dishes well, there’s so much more.

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Keisha Smith

Keisha Smith is a Contributing Writer who attended college at Southern University A&M College in Baton Rouge. She is currently writing a book on south Louisiana culture.