$25 to spend at Bad Idea

East Nashville · Asian
  • 🥦 Vegetarian Options
  • 🧑‍ Kid Friendly
  • 👯 Good for Groups
  • ☀️ Outdoor Dining
  • 🌾 Gluten-Free Options
  • 🦮 Dog-Friendly
  • 🍜 Dinner
  • Asian

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Restaurant Info

$25 to spend

  • Your bill must exceed your Offer amount.
  • Dine-in only.

Good to know

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When it's valid

  • Monday: Valid
  • Tuesday: Valid
  • Wednesday: Valid
  • Thursday: Valid
  • Friday: Not valid
  • Saturday: Not valid
  • Sunday: Valid
  • Friday: Offer not valid on Friday
  • Saturday: Offer not valid on Saturday

Location

  • Bad Idea

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    1021 Russell St
    Nashville, TN 37206

    Hours
    • Monday5:00 – 10:30 PM
    • Tuesday5:00 – 10:30 PM
    • Wednesday5:00 – 10:30 PM
    • Thursday5:00 – 10:30 PM
    • Friday5:00 – 10:30 PM
    • Saturday5:00 – 10:30 PM
    • Sunday5:00 – 10:30 PM

The Gist

  • Don't let the name fool you, _Bad Idea_ is a church turned foodie haven — and dining here is one of the best ideas we've had in a while. Housed in a renovated church turned chic wine bar in East Nashville (talk ab turning water into wine) here you can expect a one-of-it's-kind dining experience w some next-level eats.
  • Led by Chef Colby Rasavong, the menu is inspired by his Lao heritage + features exciting yet approachable dishes that change more often than Nashville weather, so you get a new experience each time you visit.
  • Wine list with a Master's touch. The wine list at Bad Idea is thoughtfully crafted by Alex Burch, their Advanced Sommelier, ensuring each selection is perfectly suited to complement the restaurant's innovative Lao cuisine.
  • At Bad Idea, culinary mastermind Chef Colby Rasavong remixes seasonal ingredients into a vibe that's never static and all his own.
  • Craving katsu over rice at midnight? Bad Idea has got you covered. With an exclusive late-night menu running every day from 10 pm to 12:30 am, this is the go-to spot for elevated eats.

Top Picks

🍅 NAM KHAO CROQUETTES

jeow mak len

🐖 PATE EN CROUTE

red-eye aoili

🍞 PAIN PERDU

kaya jam, caviar

🦪 SCALLOP STUFFED CREPE

nam prik blanquette, laced tuile

🐠 MOK PA

Ora King Salmon, date, dill, puffed wild rice

🐟 “PAD PA” LAO STYLE FRIED FISH

local lettuce, lovage + tumeric crepes, soured cabbage, jeow nam jim, jeow nam prik pao

Auto Gratuity

A 15 to 20% auto gratuity (on the pre-discounted amount) may be added to your bill.

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