Bad Idea

Name: Bad Idea
Address: 1021 Russell St, Nashville, TN, United States, 37206
Telephone: (629) 729-4332
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.8

4.8

10 Reviews

$50 and over

Wine Bar

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2 people

Jan 3, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 26 times today

Innovative
Great for fine wines
Good for groups

From the New York Times: Bad Idea may well be what many seasoned diners thought when they heard there was a wine bar specializing in envelope-pushing Lao food opening inside an East Nashville church. But given the level of cooking here, the name turned out to be a self-aware joke, rather than a self-own. The concept coheres in the hands of the owner, Alex Burch, a seasoned sommelier and first-time restaurateur. He had the good sense to bring on Colby Rasavong as executive chef. He invests the weight of his life experience in food that stretches the boundaries of Southeast Asian cooking to the edge of Appalachia. And the wine list is wise beyond this restaurant’s years, mixing tantalizing obscurities, affordable crowd pleasers and connoisseur selections you’ll rarely find poured by the glass. BRETT ANDERSON

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Wine Bar, Laotian, Farm-to-table
Hours of Operation
Daily 5:00 pm–12:45 am
Phone number
(629) 729-4332
Website
http://www.badideanashville.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Enjoy a semi-private experience in our mezzanine.Overlooking our beautiful dining room, our mezzanine can be the perfect gathering place for up to 30 people!Email Events@badideanashville.com

Location
1021 Russell St, Nashville, TN 37206
Neighbourhood
East Nashville
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 10 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.9Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

10 Reviews

A
Austin
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The name is great because eating here was anything but a Bad Idea. The food was phenomenal and the service was next level. I don’t remember how I heard about it but I’m thrilled that I did! I can’t recommend it enough. The space was beautiful as well. Can’t wait to go back!
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Michelle
VIP
New York City
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant always knocks it out of the park. Love their food.
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Bevan
VIP
Jacksonville
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding as always! Creative food and the best wine selection around, the by-the-glass wine menu is the best around.
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Katya
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic experience. The food is delicious and the wine list is excellent. The restaurant is simultaneously sophisticated and welcoming. Can’t wait to go back.
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J
Jon
Charlotte
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really enjoyed the experience once again. Food is excellent and service is friendly/top notch. We took a friend for her first visit and loved it, too. Excellent wine list and we certainly don’t expect it, but this is the type of place that remembers you after you’ve been and that says something about extra effort. Prices are also quite reasonable for the quality. We’ll keep returning!
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J
James
VIP
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food. Lovely people. Gorgeous space. Highly recommend.
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d
diane
Nashville
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Noise level was intolerable. Everything else was very good
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T
Tyler
Nashville
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful dining experience! Server was super knowledgeable about the menu. Can’t wait to come back!
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B
Brian
VIP
Chicago
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and best wine list in Nashville. Interesting, excellent cuisine as well. It's a winner all the way around!
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Geoffrey
Charleston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent spot! Amazing food and wine. Awesome design. Caring and intelligent staff.
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Bad Idea is rated 4.8 stars by 10 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Jan 3, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 26 times today

1021 Russell St, Nashville, TN 37206

Additional information

Neighbourhood
East Nashville
Hours of Operation
Daily 5:00 pm–12:45 am
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Wine Bar, Laotian, Farm-to-table
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.badideanashville.com/
Phone number
(629) 729-4332
Private party facilities
Enjoy a semi-private experience in our mezzanine.Overlooking our beautiful dining room, our mezzanine can be the perfect gathering place for up to 30 people!Email Events@badideanashville.com

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