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Bad Idea

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$50 en meer
Wijnbar
1021 Russell St, Nashville, TN 37206

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2 personen
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Vandaag 29 keer gereserveerd
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Over dit restaurant

  • Geweldig voor goede wijn
  • Innovatief
  • Goed voor speciale gelegenheden
Bad Idea is East Nashville's buzziest new restaurant from Sommelier Alex Burch and Executive Chef Colby Rasavong. It was honored as one of the 50 Best Restaurants in America in 2024 by the New York Times. New York Times food writer Brett Anderson remarks “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…[Rasavong] 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.” Bad Idea was also named a semifinalist for Best New Restaurant in the 2025 James
Beard Awards.

Waarom dit pareltjes zijn

Van de OpenTable-redactie: Chef Colby Rasavong leans on his Lao heritage at this one-of-a-kind East Nashville wine bar that Bon Appétit dubbed one of its most eagerly anticipated openings in 2023. Sommelier Alex Burch's exciting, global wine list, which includes selections from South Africa, Hungary, and Portugal, sets the stage for Rasavong's ever-changing menu. Expect inventive dishes like a sausage roll with Calabrian chiles and lemongrass, mushroom tartare, and pot pie and noodle soup all served in a spacious bi-level former church with arched windows overlooking the street. The New York Times named Bad Idea one of its 50 favorites around the country in 2024.

Aanvullende informatie

  • Stijl
    Een hapje eten
  • Prijs
    $50 en meer
  • Keuken
    Wijnbar, Laotiaanse, Lokaal geproduceerd
  • Openingstijden
    Dagelijks 17:00 uur–00:45 uur
  • Telefoonnummer
    (629) 729-4332
  • Website
    http://www.badideanashville.com/
  • Betalingsmogelijkheden
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual kleding
  • Private party faciliteiten
    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
  • Locatie
    1021 Russell St, Nashville, TN 37206
  • Wijk
    Nashville-Oost
  • Parking details
    Geen
  • Extra
    Bar/Lounge, Glutenvrije opties, Happy hour, Kurkengeldvergoeding, Late avond, Roken verboden, Rolstoeltoegang, Veganist, Wijn

Experiences

  • Lao New Year Dinner Collab

    alleen 25 mei 2025
    Join us in Celebrating the Lao New Year with guest Chefs Jeff and Boby! We will be hosting a speicial menu for this day of - Chef Jeff Chanchaleune is a two-time James Beard finalist and one of the leading Lao chefs in the US. His two acclaimed restaurants, Ma Der and Bar Sen, are nestled in Oklahoma City’s vibrant Plaza District— just minutes from his childhood home. His restaurants have both been recognized by The New York Times & Bon Appetite. Chef Boby Pradachith is a nationally recognized Lao-American chef based in Los Angeles, California. As the Chef and Co-Owner of Padaek, Thip Khao, and Baan Mae, Boby has earned spots on Zagat’s National 30 Under 30 list, Eater’s Young Guns list, and Washingtonian Magazine’s The New Wave.
    Lao New Year Dinner Collab foto

  • JPF 90/90 Dinner at Bad Idea

    US$ 150,00 per persoon

    Vooraf betaald

    alleen 13 mei 2025
    Bad Idea is proud to support the Jacques Pépin Foundation by donating a portion of the proceeds from tonight’s dinner to help empower individuals through culinary education. Enjoy a meal that makes a difference! Proceeds from the event help transform lives through culinary education, and we deeply appreciate your generous support. Join Chef Colby Rasavong for a four-course dinner on the balcony of Bad Idea where guests will enjoy a curated selection of Colby’s takes on recipes and techniques inspired by Chef Jacques Pépin’s iconic books and videos. The team will offer two seatings for 20-30 guests each All tickets are final sale, non-refundable & non-transferable. Final price is inclusive of food, beverage, tax, service & donation.

Menu

Bekijk het menu op de website van het restaurant

Wat 86 mensen zeggen

De reviews over Bad Idea van mensen die hier hebben gegeten. Gebaseerd op recente beoordeling.

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4.5
4,5 gebaseerd op recente scores
  • 4,4Eten
  • 4,7Bediening
  • 4,7Sfeer
  • 4,1Prijs-kwaliteitverhouding

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    Innovatief

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    Geweldig voor goede wijn

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    Innovatief

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    Geweldig voor goede wijn

86 Reviews

  1. robert vip

    Nashville13 recensies

    5.0

    1 dag geleden gegeten

    1. Algeheel 5
    2. Eten 5
    3. Bediening 5
    4. Sfeer 5
    great food that is different than anything else out there. Spicy but not overwhelming. Pleasant service. A lovely evenig!

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  2. Laura vip

    Nashville96 recensies

    5.0

    5 dagen geleden gegeten

    1. Algeheel 5
    2. Eten 5
    3. Bediening 5
    4. Sfeer 5
    It's a beautiful space and really great staff. Not normally a bologna fan but the handmade bologna paired with the potato chop violin is a real treat. The crunchy rice salad with sour pork was spicy and delicious. Being a wine bar, they also offer 2.5 and 5 oz pours so i took the the opportunity to try a rose from Malbec grapes. A very enjoyable and creative meal. Thanks to everyone for a wonderful meal.

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  3. Alex vip

    Tampa / West-Ce4 recensies

    5.0

    5 dagen geleden gegeten

    1. Algeheel 5
    2. Eten 5
    3. Bediening 5
    4. Sfeer 5
    Incredibly delicious and enjoyable experience from start to finish! From the service, having a sommelier come to our table and dishes packed full of flavor (and some heat), it was a top-notch dining experience. The chicken sausage dish and the ricotta mushroom dumpling were 🤌

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  4. Sharon vip

    Nashville43 recensies

    5.0

    6 dagen geleden gegeten

    1. Algeheel 5
    2. Eten 5
    3. Bediening 5
    4. Sfeer 5
    Over the top service, food, and wine. Just go, rely on your server to select dishes and wines, and have a GREAT time. Highlights include crispy rice dish, beef tartare dish, and the Velveeta ice cream. Check out the four Madeira selections on the dessert menu as well. Bonus: they serve half glasses of wine so you can taste a wide variety from their expertly curated collection.

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  5. Lara

    Nashville16 recensies

    4.0

    Gegeten op 15 april 2025

    1. Algeheel 4
    2. Eten 4
    3. Bediening 3
    4. Sfeer 5
    We ordered 5-6 dishes to share amongst 3 people, and we liked almost all of them! Fun new spot with pleasant flavors that got us out of our comfort zone. The mango sticky rice is insanely good and we also liked the tartare, scallops, and pork tenderloin the best of everything we ordered.

    Is dit nuttig?

  6. Heather vip

    Cincinnati / Dayton3 recensies

    5.0

    Gegeten op 11 april 2025

    1. Algeheel 5
    2. Eten 5
    3. Bediening 5
    4. Sfeer 5
    Always a pleasure. Thoughtful, delicious, and a lovely setting. We drive from Cincinnati; this is our third trip. Absolutely top notch. If you're a local just go. Thank you Chef & Alex. We will be back.

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  7. Penny

    San Francisco2 recensies

    4.0

    Gegeten op 6 april 2025

    1. Algeheel 4
    2. Eten 3
    3. Bediening 4
    4. Sfeer 5
    The famous bolona sandwich was mine blowing. The dumpling appetizer was really great. The pork shrimp terrane was not that great. It’s because some of the dishes were too salty. However the wine options were amazing. The smaller on staff was really knowledgeable and clearly has done their homework. The ambience and the decor are unique special and definitely worth going.

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  8. Jason

    New York City2 recensies

    3.0

    Gegeten op 5 april 2025

    1. Algeheel 3
    2. Eten 3
    3. Bediening 4
    4. Sfeer 5
    Server was very nice and helpful. Coursing the order was not good. Our only entree, a steak was served simultaneously with 3 other appetizers. Wine list was great.

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  9. Alana vip

    Nashville13 recensies

    5.0

    Gegeten op 4 april 2025

    1. Algeheel 5
    2. Eten 5
    3. Bediening 5
    4. Sfeer 5
    I can’t say enough good things about Bad Idea. The space is warm and inviting with big, beautiful windows that make it feel light and open. The service was prompt without being overbearing and everyone was very friendly and professional. Every dish was delicious - including the controversial Velveeta ice cream!! Personally, I would eat their ricotta dumpling in mushroom brown butter everyday for the rest of my life. Instead I will settle for going back often to try all the other creations coming out of their kitchen. What a special experience!

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  10. Ash vip

    Memphis23 recensies

    5.0

    Gegeten op 4 april 2025

    1. Algeheel 5
    2. Eten 5
    3. Bediening 5
    4. Sfeer 5
    Phenomenal food, very unique dishes that were well executed ! We even met the Chef - will definitely return !

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Een tafel reserveren

Vandaag 29 keer gereserveerd
Experiences beschikbaar.
Google Maps voor Bad Idea

1021 Russell St, Nashville, TN 37206

Aanvullende informatie

  • Wijk
    Nashville-Oost
  • Openingstijden
    Dagelijks 17:00 uur–00:45 uur
  • Prijs
    $50 en meer
  • Keuken
    Wijnbar, Laotiaanse, Lokaal geproduceerd
  • Stijl
    Een hapje eten
  • Dress code
    Casual kleding
  • Parking details
    Geen
  • Betalingsmogelijkheden
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Extra
    Bar/Lounge, Glutenvrije opties, Happy hour, Kurkengeldvergoeding, Late avond, Roken verboden, Rolstoeltoegang, Veganist, Wijn
  • Website
    http://www.badideanashville.com/
  • Telefoonnummer
    (629) 729-4332
  • Private party faciliteiten
    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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