Whether you are on a gluten-free diet by choice or for medical reasons, most people feel like it is easier to enjoy a meal at home. After all, it is not like you can go to a nearby McDonald's or Wendy's and order anything off of their menu. In Nashville, being on a strict gluten-free diet does not mean you have to eat at home. Here are some dining establishments that offer gluten-free dishes in Nashville.

A Matter of Taste - 2401 B Franklin Road, Nashville

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A Matter of Taste is the name of a dining establishment that is owned by someone who is allergic to gluten. The owner knows how hard it can be to find decent dining establishments that offer gluten-free dishes. The owner of this establishment takes great pride in providing individuals who cannot have gluten or do not want it with lots of delicious options to choose from.

ACME Feed & Seed - 101 Broadway, Nashville

Come on down to the heart of Nashville and enjoy your meal in an iconic, century-old building: ACME Feed & Seed. The first floor is a modern take on an old-fashioned honky-tonk with street food, craft beer, and live music. The second floor features a relaxing lounge with seasonal cocktails and a sushi bar. Or, climb to the rooftop bar to enjoy the open air and the twinkling lights of Broadway with the Cumberland River as your backdrop. Chow down on a variety of gluten-free menu choices including stews, salads, and tacos. Then, wash it all down with a gluten-free beer on tap or choose from an assortment of cocktails.

Burger Up - 2901 12th Ave. S., Nashville

You just assume a greasy and juicy cheeseburger is out of the question when you commit to a gluten-free diet. Burger Up provides burgers that are 100 percent gluten free. It is fresh meat and delicious ingredients that you can enjoy. Lamb, turkey, vegetable, and salmon are just a few burgers to choose from.

You should not feel like you have to stay home and make your own meals because you have a gluten-free diet. Fortunately, there are lots of dining establishments in Nashville that are 100 percent gluten-free or they have several gluten-free dishes on their menu.