East Nashville · Seasonal small plates and wine
Bad Idea
$$Reservation dining room plus first-come bar and loungeMichelin Recommended · 2025 American South Guide · 2025 Michelin Sommelier Award
Last Update: August 6th, 2026
Why we’d go
The reason to put it on your list
Bad Idea is a good plan when the bottle matters as much as the food. The converted church room gives the evening drama, while the bar and lounge keep it from requiring a special-occasion script.
Plan the meal
A few things worth knowing
Best for
- Wine-led dinner
- A date in a converted church
- Spontaneous bar seating
Start with
- Ingredient-driven seasonal plates
- Large artisan wine selection
- Late-evening energy
Good to know
Street parking only is the restaurant’s stated reality; rideshare or transit may be easier. Reservations are useful, but the bar and lounge are first come.
Ready to go?
Plan your visit
Check Bad Idea’s website for today’s menu, current hours, and reservations, or open the map for directions.
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