Golden Corral Free Dinner after Veterans Day 2024

On the Monday after Veterans Day weekend, current and former military members can enjoy a free meal at Golden Corral’s Military Appreciation Night on the Monday after Veterans Day weekend in 2023.

This offer is dine-in only. Locations won’t provide free takeout orders on November 13.

Golden Corral Military Appreciation Night on Veterans Day

Golden Corral hosts Military Appreciation Night on Monday, November 13th, from 5 p.m. to close. Active and former military members enjoy a free meal, but it's for dine-in only. A valid military ID or proof of service is required.

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Golden Corral Free Veteran Meal Eligibility 

Veterans, active-duty, National Guard and reserve service members can eat free on Monday, November 13, 2023, from 5 pm to close.

You may be asked to verify your military status. If so, be prepared to present one of the following:

• Military ID
• VA identification card
• State ID card with veterans designation
• DD-214

Some locations may also accept a photo of you in uniform or a membership card for the VFW, American Legion, Vietnam Veterans of America, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America or another veteran service organization. 

Golden Corral Military Appreciation Night Exclusions

Veterans and service members can only eat for free dining at Golden Corral. You may run into an extended wait time due to this requirement, so call ahead to find out if you’ll be able to get in. 

While service members eat free, family members and others must pay for their meals. 

More Veterans Day Discounts and Offers

More restaurants offering free meals on Veterans Day include Applebee’s, Bob Evans, Chili’s, Little Caesar’s, McCormick & Schmick’s, Red Robin, Ruby Tuesday and Texas Roadhouse.

Here’s this year’s list of restaurants offering free meals on Veterans Day! We’ve also rounded up these 2023 Veterans Day retail discounts and Veterans Day activities, events and attractions.