Fewer than a dozen Bahama Breeze locations are still in operation, though they’ll soon be replaced by new restaurants, according to USA Today.
Earlier this year, Darden Restaurants — the Florida company behind the chain — revealed that Bahama Breeze was “no longer a strategic priority,” with all locations set to be either closed or converted into other existing Darden brands.
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However, Darden Restaurants reportedly confirmed on Aug. 27 when several of these conversion locations are set to close, when they’ll reopen, and what new brand they’ll reopen as.
Per USA Today, that list is as follows:
| Bahama Breeze Location | Converting To | Effective Close Date | Expected Reopening Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennesaw, GA | Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen | Aug. 30 | Sept. 23 |
| Fayetteville, NC | Chuy’s | Sept. 7 | Sept. 28 |
| Orlando, FL (Grand National) | Olive Garden | Sept. 28 | Oct. 19 |
| Altamonte Springs, FL | Yard House | Oct. 17 | Nov. 18 |
| Charleston, SC | Chuy’s | Oct. 26 | Nov. 18 |
| Lutz, FL (Wesley Chapel) | Yard House | Nov. 7 | Dec. 9 |
| Orlando, FL (Lake Buena Vista) | Yard House | Feb. 2027 | March 2027 |
| Tampa, FL | Yard House | Feb. 2027 | March 2027 |
| Orlando, FL (International Drive) | Chuy’s | April 2027 | May 2027 |
| Ft. Myers, FL | Yard House | May 2027 | June 2027 |