Veterans Day 2024: See businesses offering free meals or deals in West Michigan

GRAND RAPIDS, MI - This Veterans Day, West Michigan's local and mom-and-pop eateries are proudly serving those who served.

This year, Veterans Day, Nov. 11, falls on a Monday. The federal holiday honors people who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. In addition to free and discounted meals, those who served in the military will also see deals for activities like virtual golf and at local bars.

The day originally began as Armistice Day in 1919 and marked the anniversary of the end of World War I, marking the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month when fighting officially ceased.

Armistice Day was renamed Veterans Day in 1954. The holiday is another opportunity to celebrate and honor those who have served and continue to serve our country. More than a dozen businesses in West Michigan are offering veterans free or discounted meals and other deals.

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The following is a list of known local and family-owned businesses in Kent, Ottawa and Muskegon counties that are offering deals for veterans and active duty service members this Veterans Day. Some places will require proof of service, such as a military ID. Most deals are dine-in only and do not include tax or gratuity.

Anna's House

Veterans and active duty members can get a free Traditionalist breakfast, which includes two eggs, potatoes, toast and choice of meat, at all Anna's House locations. Available for dine-in and takeout.

Bear Lake Tavern

Veterans with a military ID receive a free meal from 4-9 p.m. at Bear Lake Tavern, 360 Ruddiman Dr., North Muskegon.

Beechwood Grill & Catering

Veterans and current service members who dine in at Beechwood Grill, 380 Douglas Ave. in Holland, can get any sandwich and side up to $16 for free.

Big Lake Brewing

Veterans and current service members can get any pizza or flatbread, excluding the Works Pizza, for free at Big Lake Brewing, 13 W Seventh St., Holland.

Brann's Steakhouse & Grille

Veterans and current service members can get a free 6oz. Sizzler Steak & Baked Potato at any Brann's Steakhouse location.

No substitutions. Dine-in only.

Crazy Horse Steakhouse & Saloon

Veterans get half-off any meal at crazy Horse Steakhouse at 2027 North Park Dr. in Holland.

Good Earth Café

The Good Earth Café at 159 S. River Ave., Suite 240 in Holland is giving veterans and current service members 15% off their entire order.

Redwater Restaurant Group

Veterans and current service members get any food item valued at $25 or less for free at all Redwater restaurants, including:

Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant, 216 Van Raalte Ave., Holland

The Butler, 40 Butler St., Saugatuck

Cork Wine & Grille, 1600 Galbraith Ave. SE, Grand Rapids

Fire Rock Grille, 7177 Kalamazoo Ave. SE, Caledonia

Gravity Taphouse & Grille, 3210 Deposit Dr. NE, Grand Rapids

Lake Bluff Grille, 2801 Lakeshore Dr., Muskegon

Redrock Grille, 4600 Macatawa Legends Blvd., Holland

Reds, 4100 Thousand Oaks Dr. NE, Grand Rapids

Rush Creek Bistro, 624 Port Sheldon St. SW, Grandville

Redwater also is giving veterans and active duty receive a free half-hour golf simulator rental at any LiveGolf Studios location.

All HopCat restaurants are offering veterans and current service members a free dine-in meal and soft drink.

Hops at 84 East

Hops at 84 East in Holland is giving veterans 15% off all food orders.

Stella's Lounge

Veterans and current service members who visit Stella's Lounge, 53 Commerce Ave SW, Grand Rapids, can get a free meal and soft drink.

The Unicorn Tavern

Veterans, active duty and reserve members who visit the Unicorn Tavern, 415 South Beechtree Street in Grand Haven, can either get a free Burger and Frites meal - a $13.50 value - or get $13.50 off a different food order.

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