Bahama Breeze, the beloved Caribbean-inspired dining chain, is set to close several of its locations, including the one in Jacksonville, marking the end of an era for many fans of its tropical ambiance and flavors. Some of these locations will be transformed into other restaurants under the Darden Restaurants umbrella.
Based in Orlando, Florida, Darden Restaurants, the parent company of Bahama Breeze, announced on Tuesday that it plans to shutter 14 of its Bahama Breeze outlets permanently across nine states. The company also plans to rebrand the remaining 14 locations under different Darden brands, signaling a significant shift in its strategic focus.
In the next 12 to 18 months, Darden intends to complete the conversion of these locations, although it has yet to specify which of its other brands—such as Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Yard House, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, or Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen—will take the place of the outgoing Bahama Breeze establishments.
The decision marks a pivotal moment for Darden Restaurants as it recalibrates its portfolio to better align with evolving consumer preferences. A detailed list of the specific closures and future conversions is available for those interested in the changes.
A full list of store closures and conversions is below.
Bahama Breeze restaurants closing across nine states: See the list
Delaware
- 500 Center Blvd., Newark, DE
Florida
- 12395 SW 88th St., Miami, FL
- 10205 Rivercoast Drive, Jacksonville, FL
- 1251 West Osceola Pkwy., Kissimmee, FL
- 11000 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines, FL
- 1540 Rinehart Road, Sanford, FL
Georgia
- 3590 Breckenridge Blvd., Duluth, GA
Michigan
- 19600 Haggerty Road, Livonia, MI
New Jersey
- 2000 Route 38, Cherry Hill, NJ
North Carolina
- 3309 Wake Forest Drive, Raleigh, NC
Pennsylvania
- 320 Goddard Blvd., King of Prussia, PA
- 6100 Robinson Center Drive, Pittsburgh, PA
Virginia
- 2714 Potomac Mills Circle, Woodbridge, VA
Washington
- 15700 Southcenter Pkwy., Tukwila, WA
Bahama Breeze locations converting to different restaurants: Full list
Florida
- 499 E. Altamonte Drive, Altamonte Springs, FL
- 805 Brandon Town Center Drive, Brandon, FL
- 14701 S. Tamiami Trail, Ft. Myers, FL
- 8160 Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy., Kissimmee, FL
- 25830 Sierra Center Blvd., Lutz, FL
- 5620 W. Oak Ridge Road, Orlando, FL
- 8849 International Drive, Orlando, FL
- 8735 Vineland Ave., Orlando, FL
- 1200 N. Alafaya Drive, Orlando, FL
- 3045 N. Rocky Point Drive East, Tampa, FL
Georgia
- 755 Earnest W. Barrett Pkwy. NW, Kennesaw, GA
North Carolina
- 570 Cross Creek Mall, Fayetteville, NC
South Carolina
- 7811 Rivers Ave., Charleston, SC
Virginia
- 4554 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA
