Bad Idea
Bad Idea is a Wine Bar restaurant in East Nashville, North America, United States bookable through Chase Dining. Put $300 a year of Sapphire Reserve Dining Credit toward the bill, and reserve a priority table.
Cuisine: Wine Bar, Farm-to-table, American · Rating: 4.5★
Location: East Nashville, United States, East Nashville, North America, United States
Card credits that apply at Bad Idea
- Sapphire Reserve Dining Credit (Chase Sapphire Reserve) — $300 a year. $150 credit January–June and $150 July–December for dining at Sapphire Reserve Dining Collection restaurants. Exclusive access to priority reservations at top restaurants via Chase Dining and OpenTable.
Bad Idea is a wine bar and restaurant in East Nashville focused on Contemporary American cooking and seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. Founded by Alex Burch, recipient of the Michelin American South Sommelier Award 2025, the concept places wine at the center of the experience, with a dynamic, food-friendly list designed for exploration and balance. The culinary program is directed by David Breeden, whose approach emphasizes technique, restraint, and letting exceptional ingredients speak for themselves. The result is a refined yet approachable neighborhood destination for both casual evenings and special occasions. Bad Idea was also named a semifinalist for Best New Restaurant in the 2025 James Beard Awards.