Local Restaurants to Thank Veterans with Free Meals
Nov 03, 2026 10:23AM ● By MPG Staff
Military personnel throughout the Yuba-Sutter area can enjoy a variety of complimentary meals and special offers. Designed by Magnific
YUBA CITY, CA (MPG) - Veterans and active-duty military personnel throughout the Yuba-Sutter area can enjoy a variety of complimentary meals and special offers Wednesday, Nov. 11, as local restaurants join businesses nationwide in recognizing Veterans Day.
From steak dinners and burgers to breakfast favorites and coffee, national restaurant chains with locations in Yuba City and Marysville have announced promotions honoring those who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
Local restaurants with Veterans Day promotions announced for 2026 include:
Sizzler, 872 W. Onstott Frontage Road, Yuba City: Veterans and active-duty military personnel can enjoy a complimentary lunch and nonalcoholic beverage from opening until 4 p.m. Guests can choose from a 6-ounce tri-tip sirloin steak, Malibu chicken or a half-dozen crispy shrimp. No military identification is required.
Applebee's, 1000 Tharp Road, Yuba City: Veterans and active-duty service members can receive a complimentary dine-in entree from a special Veterans Day menu. Proof of service is required. Beverages and gratuity are not included.
Chili's, 1300 Annette Way, Yuba City: A free entree from a select Veterans Day menu will be available to veterans and active-duty military personnel at participating locations. The offer is dine-in only, with proof of service required.
Red Robin, 1208 Colusa Ave., Yuba City: Veterans and active-duty service members can receive a complimentary Red's Big Tavern Burger with bottomless steak fries. The offer is available for dine-in customers with military identification.
In-N-Out Burger, 1325 Sunsweet Blvd., Yuba City: Veterans, active-duty military personnel, reservists and National Guard members can receive a complimentary burger, fries and beverage. Proof of military service is required.
Denny's, 630 10th St., Marysville: Veterans and active-duty service members can enjoy a free Original Grand Slam breakfast from 5 a.m. to noon. The offer is dine-in only and requires proof of service.
Starbucks, various Yuba City and Marysville locations: Veterans, military service members and military spouses can receive a complimentary tall, 12-ounce hot or iced brewed coffee at participating stores.
The Marysville Elks Lodge, 920 D St., has also traditionally hosted a complimentary Veterans Day breakfast ahead of the annual Yuba-Sutter Veterans Day Parade. The lodge's annual G.I. Breakfast has previously been held from 7 to 10 a.m., although details for this year's gathering have not yet been announced.
Other local veterans organizations and downtown Marysville establishments have historically hosted Veterans Day meals, barbecues and fundraising activities following the parade.
The restaurant promotions are among numerous offers listed in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' annual Veterans Day discounts and free meals roundup. Offers may vary by participating location, and restrictions may apply. Veterans are encouraged to contact individual restaurants before visiting to confirm availability and identification requirements.
A full national listing of Veterans Day offers is available at http://news.va.gov.














