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Every year, Veterans Day honors those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. To celebrate these brave Americans, Miami restaurants are offering discounts on meals and cocktails to veterans this weekend and Monday, November 11.
Below is a list of places to score the best deals and freebies. Veterans must present valid military ID or other proof of service to enjoy promotional offers.
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3540 Main Hwy., Coconut Grove BLT Prime’s patio Photo courtesy of BLT Prime
954-765-3030
arietemiami.com
At his Coconut Grove spot, Michael Beltran invites veterans to enjoy an extended happy hour from 6 to 10 p.m. on Veterans Day. Signature dishes include fritas, the Chug burger, and Philly cheesesteak. Special cocktails are the Chug old-fashioned, the Walter Mercado, and Em’s Tonic. 
BLT Prime
4400 NW 87th Ave., Miami
305-591-6606
bltprimemiami.com
BLT Prime invites veterans and active military members to enjoy half off their bill for parties of eight or fewer this Monday. The modern steakhouse offers cuts such as 28-day dry-aged New York strip, Kansas City bone-in strip, and porterhouse for two, along with seafood favorites such as tuna tartare, Dover sole, and lobster Cobb salad.
Cocktail at Bartaco.
Photo by Tom McGovern
Bartaco The sultry Lavagave cocktail. Photo courtesy of Beaker & Gray
2906 NE 207th St., Aventura
305-614-8226
bartaco.com
This Saturday through Monday, Bartaco in Aventura will offer veterans 20 percent off the food menu, including signature items such as the Baja fish taco, chicken chorizo bowl, and crispy Brussels sprouts taco.
Beaker & Gray
2637 N. Miami Ave., Miami
305-699-2637
beakerandgray.com
Monday, the Wynwood hot spot will salute veterans with a complimentary handcrafted cocktail created by owner and bar director Ben Potts.
Fogo de ChÁ£o
836 First St., Miami Beach Lounge at Nikki Beach. Photo courtesy of Nikki Beach
305-672-0011
fogodechao.com/location/miami
Today through Monday at all locations, the Brazilian steakhouse Fogo de ChÁ£o is celebrating veterans and active-duty personnel with a 50 percent discount toward their meals. Guests dining with veterans receive 10 percent off meals for up to three guests.
Nikki Beach
1 Ocean Dr. Miami Beach Happy hour at Novikov. Photo courtesy of Novikov Miami
305-538-1111
miami-beach.nikkibeach.com
This Monday, Nikki Beach will offer the $10 Veterans Day mojito, a mix of blueberries, strawberries, mint leaves, lime slices, white rum, and sugar, topped with lemon-lime soda and garnished with a sugarcane stick. Proceeds will be donated to Dogs2Dogtags, a charitable organization that saves and trains shelter dogs to place them with veterans diagnosed with PTSD and other anxiety disorders.
Novikov Miami
300 S. Biscayne Blvd., Miami RWSB Photo by Noah Fecks
305-489-1000
novikovmiami.com
Novikov will host a special Maestro Dobel tequila bar from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday. The lineup of exclusive $12 cocktails includes the Kiss My Shiso, made with Maestro Dobel Blanco, yuzu, pineapple, and shiso. 
RWSB at W South Beach
2201 Collins Ave., Miami Beach
305-938-3112
rwsbmiami.com
At the eatery inside W South Beach Hotel & Residences, military guests will receive 20 percent off their breakfast, lunch, or dinner on Veterans Day.
Rusty Pelican’s outdoor area.
Photo courtesy of Rusty Pelican
Rusty Pelican
3201 Rickenbacker Cswy., Key Biscayne Dessert pizza Photo courtesy of Sugar Factory
305-361-3818
therustypelican.com
Veterans who dine at Key Biscayne’s waterfront destination this Monday will receive 20 percent off their bill. Those who’ve served in the U.S. Armed Forces hold a place of honor at Rusty Pelican: Its parent company, Specialty Restaurants Corporation, was founded in 1958 by David C. Tallichet Jr., a World War II Army Air Corps veteran. 
Sugar Factory American Brasserie
Multiple locations Tacos at Toro Toro. Photo courtesy of Toro Toro
sugarfactory.com
Veterans, military personnel, and first responders will receive 10 percent off dinner at all Sugar Factory locations this Monday.
Toro Toro
100 Chopin Plaza, Miami Dinner at Yardbird. Photo courtesy of Yardbird
305-372-4710
torotoromiami.com
Toro Toro, the pan-Latin steakhouse inside the InterContinental, will show its appreciation for veterans by offering 15 percent off Sunday brunch and 15 percent off meals all day Monday.
Yardbird Southern Table & Bar
1600 Lenox Ave., Miami Beach
305-538-5220
runchickenrun.com
Veterans are invited to enjoy a free meal (up to $75 value) all day this Monday at Yardbird in South Beach. Gratuity is not included.
