East Nashville · Seasonal small plates and wine
Bad Idea
The Nashville Food take
Why it earns a place in the directory
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
What to know before you go
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
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.
From the community
There is room for a local voice here.
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We used the restaurant’s official site for operating details and linked a second named source where it adds recognition or context. Menus, prices, hours, reservation rules, and accessibility can change after our review date.
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