Bad Idea
9 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/nashville11 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Commenters recommend Bad Idea, with one describing a standout Nashville meal. One diner praises its small plates and starters and singles out the pain perdu. A different commenter likes the European-feeling atmosphere. Dissent includes a past visitor who was underwhelmed and another who thought it more expensive than expected.
Address
Bad Idea, 1021 Russell St #101, Nashville, TN 37206
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/The_Inflicted in r/nashville · Oct 2025taste
Calls their meal at Bad Idea the best they had in Nashville this year.
- Recommendsu/margueritedeville in r/nashville · Oct 2025
Strongly agrees that Bad Idea is a great pick and also suggests Bastion.
- Mixedu/shay1020shay in r/nashville · Nov 2023price
Agrees with the positive views but thinks the restaurant is a little more expensive than expected.
- Caveatu/CaPaTn in r/nashville · Nov 2025taste
Was underwhelmed by Bad Idea on a past visit.
- Recommendsu/kyleofdevry in r/nashville · Jun 2025
Suggests making dinner here before leaving town.
- Recommendsu/internetwavez in r/nashville · Nov 2024ambience
Agrees and says the vibe feels like Europe and is very unique.
- Recommendsu/hautemisfit in r/nashville · Feb 2024
Names Bad Idea when asked for new places they loved.
- Recommendsu/bionicwhale in r/nashville · Oct 2025
Suggests Bad Idea as one of two choices.
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- Recommendsu/ScooterSaysGoVols in r/nashville · Oct 2025taste
Agrees with the Bad Idea pick and says the food is very good.
- Recommendsu/615lauren in r/nashville · Jun 2025
Agrees it's a great spot and says they're glad to have it nearby.
- Recommendsu/bloodpressures in r/nashville · Feb 2024taste
Praised excellent small plates and wines, especially the pain perdu.
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