Golden Corral's Veterans Day Military Appreciation Night: free dinner Nov 11 for anyone who has served

On Wednesday, November 11, 2026, from 4 p.m. until close, Golden Corral is offering a FREE meal to any person who has served in the U.S. Military. This is one of the longest running Veterans Day's freebies. They've provided 6.8 million free meals to veterans over the years. Active duty, National Guard, Reserves, retirees and veterans are all eligible. Dine-in only. Guests of military members must pay regular price for their meals. In addition, Golden Corral and guests raise money for Disabled American Veterans. In the past 24 years they've donated over $21.5 million. Many restaurants offer a free meal or a discount to veterans and active duty military on Veterans Day. Make sure to check out our huge list of Veterans Day freebies and deals for 2026. You'll also find non-food freebies, and Veterans Day events, like parades, ceremonies and festivals, on the list. Golden Corral locations in the Triangle 5006 Apex Highway 55, Durham 3424 Capital Boulevard, Raleigh 3551 Grenelle Street, Raleigh 2618 South Horner Blvd, Sanford 100 Towne Centre Place, Smithfield

Last updated October 22, 2026