Today is a day to honor the memory of those who served in the U.S. Armed Forces, but it is also a holiday and many of our local restaurants are offering brunch, lunch and dinner specials, as follows:

• Half of Buffet Lunch! The Green Parrot Villa is offering a free buffet lunch today, from 111 am to 2 pm, with purchase of a buffet lunch and two drinks (reg. price $9.95).  Their buffet lunch usually includes a taco bar, with handmade tortillas, their delicious enchiladas, freshly made salads and fruit, and many other dishes.  At $9.95 it is a great bargain!  They are also offering half off any of their gourmet dinners with purchase of a dinner at regular price and two drinks , from 4pm to 8pm today.  The Green Parrot Villa is located at 2035 N. Main St, across the street from the Bowers Museum, in Santa Ana.  There is a free public parking lot on Main St., just south of the 5 Freeway, and a smaller free public parking lot just south of the Green Parrot Villa.
• The Velvet Lounge is offering a special edition of LA FEMME!  a special 9pm Cabaret style dinner show hosted by Kristie Champagne starring MOZIE PORNWOOD, MISS CONCEPTION, Jasmine Masters and special guest – the return of DOLLY LEVI! Be sure to make dinner reservations and join us for a very special night, you do not want to miss this night! Arrive early for our $4 Mai Tai special during Musical Monday (VJ Dan playing your favorite show tune video clips!), or come in for dinner and stay for the amazing show that starts at 9:00 PM.  To ensure best seating, call and make dinner & table reservations in advance: 714-232-8727 or online at http://www.velvetoc.com/lafemme/.  The Velvet Lounge is located at 416 W 4th St., in Downtown Santa Ana.
• Chapter One: the modern local, is offering Happy Hour Drink Specials today from 3 pm to 2 am.  See the ad below for details.  Click here for more info.

• El Pollo Norteno is offering a coupon for a free 12 oz. side order with any purchase, at this link. They have two locations in Santa Ana. They offer grilled marinated chicken that is cooked over mesquite, as well as carne asada, carnitas and homemade rice and beans, plus fresh salsas that are outstanding. Click here for more info.
• Norms Restaurant is celebrating with the return of Baby Back ribs.  Click here for a $2 coupon.  Norms is located on 17th and Main St., here in Santa Ana.
• Black Angus has a Summertime Kickback offer – for every $50 gift card you purchase, get $5 E-bonus bucks.  They are located in Santa Ana at 1350 North Tustin.
• Santa Ana’s Claim Jumper has a number of Memorial Day to-go specials.  These are party platter specials that include 20 street tacos for $40.  They are located in Santa Ana at 2250 E 17th St.  Call them to order the specials at (714) 836-6658.
• Rubio’s Fish Tacos has a $1 coupon in celebration of World Oceans’ Day, available here.
• Kids can eat at Hometown Buffet today for only 99 cents, tonight from 5 pm to 8 pm.  Plus click here to register to win a free family vacation!  And click here for a $1 off coupon that is good from 5/28/13 – 6/30/13.  They are located in Santa Ana at 1008 East 17th St. and at 2321 South Bristol..