Bad Idea
When the Name Says It All
Nashville · Nashville · Contemporary American
Reviewed March 2, 2026
Wingman Metrics
First Impression
The wine list at Bad Idea lives up to its name in ways the owners probably didn't intend. What you get is a bare-bones selection that feels like someone ordered from a restaurant supply catalog and called it a day. Zero personality, zero effort, maximum markup.
Selection Deep Dive
The list reads like the greatest hits from a gas station wine aisle: mass-produced Chardonnays, generic Cabernets, and maybe a Pinot Grigio if you're lucky. There's no regional focus because there's no focus at all—just brands that show up on every chain restaurant menu from here to Tulsa. You won't find small producers, interesting regions, or anything that suggests someone actually cares about wine. It's the vinous equivalent of a participation trophy.
By the Glass
By-the-glass options appear to be whatever's open and hasn't oxidized yet. Expect the usual suspects: a basic Prosecco, a California Chardonnay that tastes like butter and regret, and a Cabernet that's been marked up 400%. No rotation, no seasonal changes, no reason to order a second glass.
Whatever's on tap at the bar next door — $8
Because spending money on wine here is the actual bad idea
There isn't one
You can't hide gems in an empty jewelry box
The entire list
Every bottle is overpriced and uninspired—stick to beer or cocktails
Anything BYOB if they allow it + Whatever brought you here in the first place
At least you'll have a fighting chance of enjoying your meal
❌ The Bottom Line
Bad Idea doesn't just phone it in on wine—they've disconnected the line entirely. Save your money and order literally anything else.
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