Veterans Day is on Nov. 11. A slew of restaurants around D.C. are honoring those who have served with discounts or free items on Monday. And for those who have the federal holiday off of work, there’s always brunch.
Brunches
Ambar
523 8th St. SE
At Ambar, find a $39 brunch of unlimited small plates and cocktails from 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Dine on all you can eat mezze, soups, salads, sandwiches, and more.
City Tap
901 9th St NW and 1250 Connecticut Ave NW suite 105
City Tap’s Penn Quarter and Dupont locations plan to celebrate Veterans Day with a $10 bottomless mimosas brunch from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. All active and retired military members will receive 10 percent off of their meal.
Commissary
1443 P St. NW
November 11 falls on one of the restaurant’s bottomless Monday offerings, which means mimosas, bloody Marys, and glasses of sangria are limitless. Breakfast items for brunch include grain bowls, sandwiches, and smoothies. Brunch runs 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Logan Tavern
1423 P St. NW
This casual Logan Circle joint is extending its weekend brunch to Monday, with items including French toast, fried chicken eggs Benedict, and breakfast enchiladas. Brunch runs 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
The Pig
1320 14th St. NW
Brunch from 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. includes classic breakfast dishes (think omelets and French toast) and bottomless bloody Marys and mimosas for $17.
Supra
1205 11th Street NW
Supra will offer brunch from 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Items including breakfast khachapuri and special eggs Benedict will be on offer, and mimosas and other specialty drinks will be available for $6.
Deals for veterans and military personnel: food and drink
12 Stories
75 District Square SW
With a valid military ID, the Wharf’s rooftop bar will offer half-off house spirits and beer for a maximum discount of $50.
Atlas Brew Works
2052 West Virginia Ave. NE
While military members always get 10 percent off at Atlas Brew Works, the brewery is beefing up the discount to 20 percent off orders in the Tap Room on Monday. The bar will be open 1 p.m.-8 p.m. on Monday.
Brew’d Coffee Bar
901 4th St. NW
The Mt. Vernon Square coffee shop will be offering complimentary cups of coffee to veterans and active military all day on Monday.
Crimson
627 H St. NW
The Southern-inspired restaurant and bar is offering 25 percent discount for those who show a military ID.
Le Diplomate
1604 14th St. NW
In addition to serving brunch from 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Le Diplomate is offering its Burger Américain for free to guests with a valid military ID. Other proceeds from the $18 burger on Veterans Day will be be donated to the Wounded Warrior Project.
District Doughnut
multiple locations
On Veterans Day, District Doughnut is will offer free coffee to any former and active member of the military.
The Occidental
1475 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Present a valid military ID to receive half off the bill at this posh restaurant.
Osteria Morini
301 Water St. SE
The restaurant is serving up a Yellow Ribbon Apple Pie Parfait Nov. 11-17. The dessert features layers of stewed apple, vanilla sabayon, cinnamon caramel, lemon pie crust crumble and chocolate pearls. The dessert costs $12; a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Yellow Ribbon Fund.
Deals for veterans and military personnel: entertainment
National Law Enforcement Museum
444 E St. NW
Veterans and active-duty military who present a valid military ID will get free admission into the museum (normally $17.56 for vets) on Monday.
Newseum
555 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
The Newseum is offering free admission to veterans and active-duty members of the U.S. military Saturday-Monday. Veterans and active duty members are allowed to bring one guest. Visit while you can; The Newseum will close at the end of the year.
Old Town Trolley Tours
Rides on Old Town Trolley Tours that tour throughout downtown D.C. are free for veterans Saturday-Monday. One dollar from all other tickets sold on Monday will go to sponsor puppies with Patriot Service Dogs.
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