Bad Idea

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1021 Russell St
Nashville, TN 37206

Bad Idea, located at 1021 Russell Street in East Nashville, is a culinary destination led by Chef Colby Rasavong, offering an ever-evolving menu inspired by his Lao heritage. The restaurant features approachable yet exciting dishes, complemented by a carefully curated wine list.

While reservations are recommended, Bad Idea welcomes walk-ins at the bar and lounge on a first-come, first-served basis. The establishment is family-friendly, although it does not provide a special menu or high chairs for children.

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4.088 reviews
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Christian C.
12/31/2025

Really fantastic dining experience. Laotian food through a bit of a French lens. It was a unique experience for me. It is a wine bar, so I would recommend letting your server guide your...

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Tarek H.
12/26/2025

I have been to Bad Idea six times. At this point, this is no longer a review, it's a case study. Every visit starts the same way: I convince myself this time it'll click. The name is ironic, I...

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Daniel S.
8/30/2025

I wanted to like this place, but it just didn't deliver. The hamachi crudo was the biggest letdown -- instead of being bright and clean, it carried an unpleasant old, fishy taste that lingered and...

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Stefanie C.
11/24/2025

Obsessed with the look of this photogenic restaurant! It clearly used to be a church, which seems to be a trend for many Nashville establishments. Came here with a few coworkers and sat upstairs...

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Eugene W.
6/18/2025

Naem Khao: way too salty. The flavors were great, but overshadowed by the all-consuming saltiness of the dish. Khao Piak Mak Het: the ricotta dumpling was so delicious!!! The textures of this...

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