Whether you are just looking for the best vegetarian restaurants in Nashville, or are a full-blown vegetarian, there are plenty of options to satisfy your cravings. Here are a few of our favorites.
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Whether you’re looking for a delicious vegan burger, a vegan hot chicken sandwich, or a vegan dessert, Nashville has a wide selection of restaurants. In fact, the city has recently opened its doors to a number of vegetarian and vegan restaurants.
One of the best restaurants in Nashville to try is the Sunflower Cafe. Its menu is filled with delicious, healthy food that has a family-friendly atmosphere. It also has a large screened porch.
Another great option is the Be Hive Deli. This restaurant offers a wide variety of vegetarian sandwiches, as well as soups that are fresh and never-frozen.
Deep Sea Vegan
Located in East Nashville, Deep Sea Vegan is an all-vegan restaurant. The menu focuses on seafood, including vegan “fish” sandwiches and vegan seafood chowder. The restaurant also serves a number of other dishes. It is open every other weekend from noon to 6 p.m. You can also order online.
Deep Sea Vegan is owned by twin brothers Kendall and Kelvis Duffie. They are both certified deep-sea scuba divers. Their menu includes items like vegan fish, a chickpea-based crab cake, and peach cobbler.
Their most popular dish is the Deep Sea Fish Sandwich. It features a Southern cornbread batter, heart-of-palm hearts, lettuce, tomatoes, and pickles. It’s topped with candied jalapenos.
Graze
Graze is a plant-based restaurant in Nashville. This upscale restaurant has a sleek bar, tasty biscuits and a menu with options for vegetarians. It is located near the Country Music Hall of Fame and The District in downtown Nashville. It is a fun spot with good service and reasonable prices.
The restaurant’s signature appetizer is a Roasted Cauliflower with truffle pea pesto. It also has a juice bar with the largest carrot in Nashville, a screened porch, and a great selection of vegetarian dishes.
It has a bar with local craft beer and distilled spirits. You can also get a sample of the vegetarian dishes they serve.
The Southern V
Whether you are in town for business or pleasure, The Southern V vegetarian restaurant in Nashville is one of your best options for a vegan lunch or dinner. Its menu features a variety of signature dishes and vegan alternatives. Its indoor seating includes four-top tables and bench seating. The restaurant is located at 1200 Buchanan Street in North Nashville.
The Southern V has been listed among PETA’s top vegan soul food spots. They offer curbside delivery, but they only have a few vegan options on their menu.
In addition to vegan options, the restaurant also has an indoor cocktail bar. They have been praised for their vegan fried chicken and waffles.
I Dream of Weenie
Whether you are a vegetarian, vegan, or just love a good hot dog, you will be pleased by I Dream of Weenie’s grub. This is the best of the best when it comes to a traditional hot dog, albeit with some interesting twists. In addition to their famous all-beef weenie, you’ll find the vegan version, as well as a few non-meat options. The menu is seasonal so you can get the best hot dog for the weather.
I Dream of Weenie has a small outdoor seating area, which is a nice change from the indoors. You can sit in style on their patio or unroll a blanket to enjoy the heat.
Succulent Tacos
Located in the Nashville Farmers’ Market, Succulent Vegan Tacos is a fast-casual plant-based taqueria. It’s open for business Tuesday through Saturday. In addition to its traditional Mexican menu, it offers heat-and-serve vegan meals online. The restaurant also delivers to Nashville through Postmates.
Succulent Vegan Tacos opened its first pop-up shop in the Nashville Farmers’ Market Grow Local Kitchen in July 2017. The pop-up will continue as a monthly event until it opens a permanent location this fall. The menu is inspired by the street food of Mexico City. It will include vegan pan dulce, tortas, and tamales.
Koko’s vegan ice cream
Whether you’re a local or visiting Nashville, you’ll want to check out Koko’s vegan ice cream. This is the city’s only plant-based ice cream shop and offers guilt-free frozen treats made with coconut milk. It’s also free from tree nuts and peanuts. The shop is operated by two musicians. They started out as a small scoop shop pulled around on a bike, and now have a brick-and-mortar location.
The menu features many vegan and gluten-free options. For lunch, you can order a variety of salads and sandwiches. The restaurant has rotating specials, so you never know what you’ll find.
