Looking for dairy-free-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are High Garden Tea, Van Leeuwen and Rafferty's Restaurant & Bar, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry dairy-free-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top-rated dining experiences
Discover the best Nashville restaurants with dairy free options. Highly rated spots with authentic dairy free menu items.
Nashville's Premier Dairy Free Destinations
Nashville’s vibrant culinary scene offers an impressive array of dairy-free dining options that cater to every palate without sacrificing flavor. From the bold spices of Thai and Mexican favorites to the refined elegance of French bakeries and classic American steakhouses, this curated collection highlights the city's most inclusive menus. Whether you are looking for a casual bite at a local brewery or a sophisticated sit-down meal, these Music City destinations ensure a delicious experience for those seeking plant-based or lactose-free alternatives.
30 restaurants in Best Nashville Restaurants with Dairy Free Options | Top Rated
- High Garden Tea · rated 5/5: 53 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Van Leeuwen · rated 5/5: 9 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Rafferty's Restaurant & Bar · rated 5/5: 7 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- The Goo Goo Shop · rated 5/5: 6 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- The Eastern Peak · rated 4/5: 17 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- Philly & Burgers · rated 4/5: 11 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Whitt's Barbecue · rated 4/5: 10 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- El Agavero Mexican Restaurant · rated 4/5: 8 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers · rated 4/5: 8 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Sedona Taphouse · rated 4/5: 8 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Bearded Iris Brewing · rated 4/5: 7 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Dozen Bakery · rated 4/5: 7 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- City Limits Bakery & Cafe · rated 4/5: 6 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- J. Alexander's Restaurant · rated 4/5: 4 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- d'Andrews Bakery · rated 4/5: 4 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Demos' Restaurant · rated 4/5: 4 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Taco Mama · rated 4/5: 4 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Little Hats Market · rated 4/5: 3 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Bearded Iris - Sylvan Supply · rated 3/5: 10 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Whitt's Barbecue · rated 3/5: 8 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- ML Rose Craft Beer & Burgers · rated 3/5: 6 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint · rated 3/5: 5 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Harth · rated 3/5: 4 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- China Dragon: 28 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Tumeric & Company: 20 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Indian.
- Thai Esane Nashville Music Row: 19 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- Kebab Gyros: 18 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Greek.
- Only Chicken: 18 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Playa Bowls: 16 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Tower Market and Deli: 15 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
