As a thank you, veterans and active military members can eat free at the following 12 restaurants in metro Atlanta. Offers are only available today, which is Veterans Day, unless noted otherwise. Be sure to bring your military identification to redeem the offers at each restaurant.

Uncle Maddio's Pizza: All veterans and active service members can build and enjoy their own three-topping, nine-inch pizza at this fast causal pizza concept restaurant.

Various locations, unclemaddios.com.

Dantanna's: Local veterans and active service members are invited to dine-in at any three of Dantanna's locations— Buckhead, Downtown and Sandy Springs — and receive a complimentary entree up to $25 (valid on food only). Options will include a house or sunny side up egg and bacon burger as well as fish and chips.

3400 Around Lenox Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-760-8873.

One CNN Center, Atlanta. 404-522-8873.

6649 Roswell Road, Sandy Springs. 404-705-8873. dantannas.com

On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina: This casual dining Mexican restaurant is giving the VIP treatment with a free meal from open to close. No purchase required.

Various locations, ontheborder.com.

Metrotainment Cafes: The restaurant group, which is home to Einstein's, Hudson Grille, Joe's on Juniper, Guaco Joe's, Cowtipper and Sugar Shack is offering a free meal. Visit each location for menu options.

Various locations.

Mimi's Cafe: This neighborhood cafe with French-inspired American comfort food, is saluting America's military with a free entrée from a special breakfast, lunch and dinner all-day Veterans Day menu. The offer is valid with the purchase of any non-alcoholic beverage.

1221 Ashford Crossing, Atlanta. 770-351-8444.

1880 Mall of Georgia Blvd., Buford. 770-614-0554. mimiscafe.com.

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers: Stop in today to receive a free combo meal coupon, which can be redeemed throughout November.

Various locations, freddysusa.com.

Shoney's: The signature All-American burger comprised of grain-fed, 100% ground beef with lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, pickles and mayonnaise is free for all veterans and active duty military members today.

Various locations, shoneys.com.

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