STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Restaurants give thanks to United States veterans across the country -- and on Staten Island -- come Friday, Nov. 11.

Show a military ID card or other proof of service -- a photograph in uniform will do, according to TheMilitaryWallet.com -- for various food freebies from a cup of Joe to complete meal.

Here's a rundown of Veterans Day dining deals -- if you know of one not listed here, please share it in the comments section:

APPLEBEE'S

2655 Richmond Ave., 718-370-3761, New Springville; 430 New Dorp Lane, 718-980-7800, New Dorp; 1451 Richmond Ave., Bulls Head; 2720 Veteran's Rd. West, 718-943-1200, Charleston. Applebees.com

The menu for vets is the following: Butcher's Meat and Potatoes, Oriental Chicken Salad, Fiesta Lime Chicken, Chicken Tenders Platter, Double Crunch Shrimp, American Standard All-In Burger and Three-Cheese Chicken Cavatappi.

Special events:

Applebee's of New Dorp -- 2 to 6 p.m. the SSG Michael Ollis VFW Post 9587 will have a table set up with information about benefits and membership.

Applebee's of Graniteville -- Girl Scouts return to hand deliver hand made thank you notes to Veteran's and active-duty military.

Applebee's supports the Thank You Movement, which gives a chance to connect with veterans and active military through personal messages of gratitude via Thankyoumovement.com.

BOSTON MARKET

854 Arthur Kill Rd., 718-227-8200; 2530 Hylan Blvd., 718-980-4300; 1465 Forest Ave., 718-815-1198; BostonMarket.com



Free Brownie or Cookie with any purchase for all veterans, service members, and their families.

BUFFALO WILD WINGS

1447 Richmond Ave., Bulls Head; 718-983-6912, BuffaloWildWings.com

Free order of wings and a side of fries to veterans and current military members. Dine-in only. Bring proof of military service.

CHARLIE BROWN'S

1001 Goethels Rd. North, Mariners Harbor; 718-494-0197 CharlieBrowns.com

A special lunch menu runs from 11 to 3 p.m. At no charge are these items: Cheeseburger, chicken tenders, Golden Fried Shrimp, Grilled Chicken Sandwich, Panini and the salad bar combo that includes soup.

CHILI'S

1497 Richmond Ave., Bulls Head; 718-697-0883, ChilisToGo.com

From a special menu, a choice of lunch or dinner with a full-size flat bread eaten in the restaurant. Those selections include: an "Old Timer" with Cheese, Soup and Salad, any flat bread or Chicken Crispers.

CHIPOTLE

2602 Hylan Blvd., New Dorp; 718-980-1742, Chipotle.com

Buy one-get-one free from 3 p.m. to close.

IHOP

935 Richmond Ave., Graniteville; 718-494-4467, IHOP.com

One free short stack is available from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

JIMMY MAX

280 Watchogue Road, Westerleigh; 718-983-6715; JimmyMax.com

Jimmy Max gives VFW members 15 percent off their meals.

LA FONTANA

2879 Amboy Rd., Oakwood; 718-667-4343

Says owner Joe Fauci: "LaFontana and Rolling Thunder are doing free breakfast for all Vets in honor of Danny Ditonno, my bartender for 30 years who just passed." Breakfast runs from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Fauci adds, "Military appreciation is very important to us since my nephews just served in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars."

LEO'S SANDWICH SHOP

1153 Forest Ave., West Brighton; 718-718-8757

There is a 50 percent discount to all veterans as well as other law enforcement officers.

LIBERTY TAVERN

382 Forest Ave., West Brighton; 718-442-8121, LibertyTavernSI.com



As part of Assemblyman Mike Cusick's VETS program, the business routinely presents 10 percent off daily on food and drink. But on Veterans Day, all Vets can buy one meal or drink and get one free all day.

MARINA CAFE

154 Mansion Ave., Great Kills; 718-967-3077 Marinacafesiny.com

A vet gets 15 percent off his or her entree.

PLAY SPORTS BAR

2 Sneden Lane, Annadale; 718-984-3700, PlaySportsBarSI.com

The first drink is on the house all day with proof of service.

RED ROBIN GOURMET BURGERS



The Staten Island Mall, New Springville; 718-477-1063, RedRobin.com

Vets and active duty members can have a free "Tavern Double Burger" with bottomless steak fries. Also, Red Robin Royalty military members receive deals throughout the year.

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE

The Crossings at The Staten Island Mall, New Springville; 718-761-3907, Outback.com

Active duty military and veterans receive a free Bloomin' Onion and a non-alcoholic beverage. This offer is available to military personnel and veterans with ID. Also receive 15 percent off purchases from Nov. 12 through Dec. 31, 2016.

PERKIN'S RESTAURANT & BAKERY

1409 Hylan Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10305Phone:(718) 979-9180; 1745 Forest Ave., Graniteville; (718) 720-8888; 4370 Amboy Rd., Eltingivlle; (718) 317-1153, PerkinsRestaurants.com.

Current service members and veterans receive a free Magnificent Seven meal which includes two eggs, three buttermilk pancakes, and a choice of two bacon strips or two sausage links. Beverage not included. ID or proof of service required.

T.G.I. FRIDAY'S

The Crossings at The Staten Island Mall, New Springville; 718-982-7801 TGIFridays.com; 2754 Hylan Blvd., 718-980-0892; 2505 Richmond Ave., 718-494-4451; The Staten Island Mall 718-477-5010

Free lunch for all current military members and veterans with valid ID from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dine-in only.

THE HOP SHOPPE

372 Van Duzer St., Stapleton; 718-448-3400

The first drink or beer is on the house all day with proof of military ID.