Bahama Breeze

Specialties

Get a taste of the islands or dive in for full on flavor adventure. Bahama Breeze offers all your favorites: burgers, salads, seafood, chicken – all with our island flair. From trying jicama or plantains to jerk chicken pasta, you can enjoy the islands one taste at a time, discovering new flavors and favorites along the way. If our Latin and Caribbean-​inspired recipes sound delicious but you’re not sure you’re ready to explore, ask us about the ingredients or preparation. We’re always happy to share our knowledge of Latin American and Caribbean cuisine. Most importantly we want you to enjoy whatever you choose from our flavorful menu.

Our bartenders make our legendary cocktails with fresh juices, sugar cane, and island expertise rarely found on the mainland. Tasty and exotic, many of these spirited drinks come with a story to tell. Recipes gathered from the bars and hotels where they were first made famous, these handcrafted creations are one of our signature island enjoyments. Here’s to sunshine and quenching your thirst for a bit of adventure.

Every Bahama Breeze has live music in the evenings. With Caribbean soul and Reggae tunes, our musicians keep the energy lively and the atmosphere friendly. Let it be the soundtrack to a fun evening with friends – an island escape that re-​energizes your adventurous spirit, puts sunshine back in your smile, and leaves you humming a Caribbean melody.

History

Established in 1996.

Established in 1996.

Since its founding in Orlando in 1996, Bahama Breeze has been dedicated to providing a vibrant island atmosphere that lets you feel a million miles from home, any day of the week.

Here, you can explore island flavors, discover legendary cocktails, and feel the energy of live music. Like sunshine on your face, it’s warm and welcoming. A place to gather with friends and share a tasty plate or two or five. Or you can order it all To Go and have your favorite island escape ready for pickup.

Our 36 restaurants have evolved with our customers’ favorites in mind. Inspired by Caribbean and Latin flavors, our menu is always evolving to ensure that there is something new to try and something everyone will enjoy.

Meet the Business Owner

Bill D.

Business Owner

Bill Darden was just 19-​years-​old when he opened his first restaurant in 1938. It was a 25-​seat luncheonette in Waycross, Ga., called The Green Frog and promised «Service with a Hop.» He went on to create the Red Lobster and Olive Garden brands, and in 1995, Darden Restaurants was formed.

In March 1996, the Bahama Breeze Island Grille brand launched, featuring food and drinks found in the Caribbean and a vibrant island atmosphere.