Looking for plant-based-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are High Garden Tea, Rafferty's Restaurant & Bar and The Goo Goo Shop, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry plant-based-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top-rated dining experiences
Discover the best Nashville restaurants with plant based options. Highly rated spots with authentic plant based menu items.
Nashville's Premier Plant Based Destinations
Nashville’s vibrant culinary scene offers an incredible array of dining destinations that cater to every palate, ensuring those seeking plant-based options never have to compromise on flavor. From the hearty offerings of traditional steakhouses like J. Alexander's to the bright, aromatic spices found at The Eastern Peak, this collection highlights the city's ability to blend Southern hospitality with global influences. Whether you are craving classic American comfort food, authentic Mexican dishes, or refined Japanese and Italian fare, these local favorites provide diverse menus that satisfy both dedicated vegans and adventurous omnivores alike.
30 restaurants in Best Nashville Restaurants with Plant Based Options | Top Rated
- High Garden Tea · rated 5/5: 52 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Rafferty's Restaurant & Bar · rated 5/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- The Goo Goo Shop · rated 5/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Van Leeuwen · rated 5/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Bearded Iris Brewing · rated 4/5: 18 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- City Limits Bakery & Cafe · rated 4/5: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- El Agavero Mexican Restaurant · rated 4/5: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Alley Pub · rated 4/5: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Philly & Burgers · rated 4/5: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- The Eastern Peak · rated 4/5: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers · rated 4/5: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Sedona Taphouse · rated 4/5: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Dozen Bakery · rated 4/5: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Brotherly Love Cheesesteaks · rated 4/5: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Taco Mama · rated 4/5: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- TailGate Brewery Music Row · rated 4/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Sonny's Patio Pub and Refuge · rated 4/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Little Hats Market · rated 4/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Bearded Iris - Sylvan Supply · rated 3/5: 21 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Harth · rated 3/5: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- ML Rose Craft Beer & Burgers · rated 3/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint · rated 3/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- il Forno: 34 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Bite a Bit Thai & Sushi: 21 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- Kebab Gyros: 19 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Greek.
- Lyra: 19 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Tumeric & Company: 17 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Indian.
- Eddie Ate Dynamite: 16 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Cinco de Mayo: 15 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Dumpling House: 14 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
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.
