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20 Phoenix restaurants offering Veterans Day food deals and discounts

Where to eat, drink and honor current and former military members this Veterans Day.
Image: Cider Corps will celebrate its seventh anniversary and honor Veterans Day through events, food pop-ups and special releases.
Cider Corps will celebrate its seventh anniversary and honor Veterans Day through events, food pop-ups and special releases. Cider Corps
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November marks a time to salute veterans and Veterans Day is on Monday. Over the next several days, and also throughout the year, Phoenix area grocers and restaurants are offering discounts to current and former military personnel. Here are 20 places that will honor and celebrate those who have served.

Bashas’ Family of Stores

Multiple locations
The grocer Bashas’ – and its fellow stores Food City, AJ’s Fine Foods, Eddie’s Country Store and Bashas’ Diné Markets – introduced a 10% discount for retired and active-duty military, first responders and their families in September. The discount is available for in-store purchases on the first Tuesday of each month, as well as Memorial Day, July 4 and Veterans Day. Military members and first responders can get their discount by showing their identification card.

Cider Corps

31 S. Robson St., #103, Mesa
The veteran-owned cidery opened its doors on Veterans Day in 2017, striving to create a space that honors those who have served and who made the ultimate sacrifice. This year, Cider Corps has a full slate of special releases and events planned to mark its seventh anniversary and Veterans Day. On Friday and Saturday, the cidery will release four cans that honor specific military service members. The Old Breed, for example, is a hard cider with cranberry, pineapple and lime that is made in honor of the First Marine Division – the oldest and largest active duty division of the U.S. Marine Corps. On Sunday, Cider Corps will host the free inaugural Gem City Veterans Day Celebration, featuring local and veteran-owned businesses and giveaways as well as food from Flyin K BBQ, chef and restaurateur Dom Ruggiero and others, plus drinks from Cider Corps, 1912 Brewing Co. and Talbott’s Cider. On Veterans Day, Cider Corps will host a wood-fired lunch pop-up with Armando Henandez of Tacos Chiwas and Roberto Centeno of Espiritu. Brightside Burgers will sling burgers, poutine and more for dinner.

Dave & Busters

2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe
The Tempe Dave & Buster's will offer a complimentary entree (up to $20), plus a $10 Power Card to use on games, for veterans and active military personnel with a valid ID. The offer is available from Friday, Nov. 8, to Monday, Nov. 11. This deal is offered in addition to Dave & Buster’s regular 15% discount extended to veterans on food and beverages, and these deals can be combined for more savings.
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Avondale smokehouse Eric's Family Barbecue offers a discount to veterans year-round.
Chris Malloy

Eric’s Family Barbecue

12345 W. Indian School Road, Avondale
Eric’s Family Barbecue owner Anthony Garcia served in the 82nd Airborne Division. He works to pay it forward to fellow veterans by extending a 15% discount at the West Valley smokehouse year-round. We suggest ordering Eric’s sweet-tea-injected smoked turkey or cheesy elote cup.

Grimaldi’s Pizzeria

Multiple locations
The six Valley locations of the coal-fired brick-oven chain Grimaldi’s Pizzeria give back to those who have served with a 15% discount year-round. On Veterans Day, active military and veterans will receive a 25% discount with their military ID. The discount is available for dine-in and call-in takeout.

The Italian Daughter

23655 N. Scottsdale Road, #120, Scottsdale
North Scottsdale restaurant The Italian Daughter will offer a 30% discount for military service members and veterans on Monday. The menu includes starters such as cheesy garlic bread, octopus carpaccio and meatballs with polenta, as well as stone-fired pizzas, pastas and larger plates including a Barolo braised-beef short rib. The discount is available with proof of a military ID.
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The Montauk is among Jocque Concepts restaurants that will offer veterans and active-duty military members a 25% discount of food purchases.
The Montauk

Jocque Concepts

Multiple locations
Veterans and active military can receive discounts from restaurants that are part of Jocque Concepts: fast-casual homestyle Arcadia spot Eat Up Drive In, Old Town Scottsdale tacos and tequila joint Diego Pops and East Coast-inspired restaurant and bar The Montauk. Each restaurant will offer 25% off food purchases. The discount is available on Veterans Day and does not include alcohol.

Kona Grill

21001 N. Tatum Blvd.
2224 E. Williams Field Road, Gilbert
Veterans and active-duty military can receive 50% off food at Kona Grill’s two Valley locations. The discount is available from Friday, Nov. 8, through Monday, Nov. 11. Kona Grill's menu includes sweet chile-glazed salmon, an Asian salad with napa cabbage and a customizable surf and turf option featuring a New York strip steak with the choice of shrimp, crab oscar or lobster roll. The offer is only available for dine-in with a military ID.

Lakeside Bar & Grill

9980 W Happy Valley Parkway, Peoria
The Peoria sports bar will keep its grill fired up for Veterans Day. Lakeside Bar & Grill will offer a free Lakeside Burger to veterans and active military members. The burger is a half-pound beef patty served with cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions and pickles. No other purchase is necessary. On Monday, Lakeside also offers Monday Night Football deals, including $3 domestic beers and $1 wings.

Los Sombreros

2534 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale
1976 W. Southern Ave., Mesa
Both locations of Los Sombreros will offer a free entree to veterans and active military on Veterans Day. The Oaxacan-inspired Mexican restaurants’ offerings include carnitas, mole poblano, enchiladas and more.

Old Chicago Pizza + Taproom

2950 E. Germann Road, Chandler
1828 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear
Old Chicago Pizza + Taproom will offer a complimentary entree from an exclusive menu for active military members and veterans on Monday. Among those selections, available with proof of service, is a classic cheeseburger, spaghetti and meatballs and the Chicago Fire Calzone, made with pepperoni, salami, Italian sausage, red peppers, red onions, pepperoncini, mozzarella and ricotta, with jalapenos baked into the crust.

Original Breakfast House

13623 N. 32nd St.
The veteran-owned North Phoenix breakfast and brunch spot will serve complimentary meals to veterans and activity duty military members all day on Monday. Original Breakfast House will also have live music from the Joshua Stone Band and host a car show. The Veterans Day celebration at the restaurant benefits Tunnel to Towers Foundation, a nonprofit that provides mortgage-free homes to Gold Star and fallen first-responder families.
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Local breakfast chain Over Easy extends a 10% discount to veterans year-round.
Over Easy

Over Easy

Multiple locations
Over Easy, the Arizona-born breakfast and brunch spot that serves playful, Food Network-featured dishes including Golden Waffle Dogs and Banana Nut French Toast, offers a 10% discount to veterans every time they visit. The discount is available year-round at all 16 of Over Easy’s Arizona locations.

Sandfish Sushi & Whiskey

4232 N. Seventh Ave.
Veterans can enjoy a 20% discount on sushi, specialty rolls and signature dishes, such as grilled short rib, from this Melrose neighborhood restaurant. Sandfish Sushi & Whiskey’s discount is available on Veterans Day and does not include alcohol.

The Sicilian Butcher

Multiple locations
The Italian restaurant that boasts build-your-own charcuterie boards and customizable meatball bowls will offer a special discount for veterans and their fellow diners. The Sicilian Butcher will offer veterans and their dining companions a 50% discount on their tab, with proof of ID. The offer is valid on Veterans Day and excludes alcohol.
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The Old Town Scottsdale steakhouse will offer 50% off its vibe-dining menu for current and former military members on Veterans Day.
STK

STK

7134 E. Stetson Dr., Scottsdale
The Old Town Scottsdale steakhouse and rooftop bar will celebrate veterans and active-duty military all weekend.  Current and former service members will receive 50% off food when they dine in at STK from Friday, Nov. 8, to Monday, Nov. 11. Choices of entrees include maple rubbed salmon, braised beef short rib, roasted lamb rack and lobster linguine. Make a reservation online to book your table. Proof of military ID is required.

Streets of New York

Multiple locations
The pizzeria Streets of New York will offer 20% off its pies, slices, salads and more, for veterans and active military on Monday. The discount does not include alcohol and is only valid at participating locations, so be sure to confirm with the pizzeria you visit.

Thirsty Lion

Multiple locations
At the five Valley locations of Thirsty Lion, service members can choose a free entree from a special Veterans Day menu with proof of military ID. The offer is only valid when dining in. Menu selections include the Thirsty Lion’s roasted chicken cobb salad, French dip sandwich and IPA beer-battered fish and chips.
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Copper & Sage's Goodyear and Phoenix locations (pictured) will over a free "handheld" menu item to current and former military members.
Asonta Benetti

Westside Concepts

Multiple locations
Veterans who dine at the West Valley barbecue restaurant Haymaker or the southern-inspired gastropubs Copper & Sage can choose a free “handheld” menu item. Current and former members of the military will be offered complimentary tacos, burgers, chicken sandwiches and more on Veterans Day. Haymaker has locations in Goodyear and Peoria; Copper & Sage has outposts in Phoenix and Goodyear.

Wine Girl

4205 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale
The Old Town Scottsdale wine bar Wine Girl has a “Vino for Vets” promotion on Veterans Day. On Monday, veterans can receive a glass of Champagne for one penny. The wine bar also features a rotation of wines on tap, craft beer, hard seltzers and a rotation of food options.