Bahama Breeze to Shutter All Restaurants After 30 Years

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Bahama Breeze, a Caribbean-themed casual dining chain owned by Darden Restaurants, announced it will close 14 locations across 9 states and convert the remaining 14 restaurants to other Darden brands such as Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse within the next 12-18 months.

Why it matters

The closure of Bahama Breeze marks the end of a 30-year run for the Caribbean-inspired restaurant chain. It reflects broader challenges facing casual dining chains as consumer preferences shift and competition from fast-casual and delivery options intensifies.

The details

Darden Restaurants, the parent company of Bahama Breeze, said the 14 closing locations span across Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington. The remaining 14 Bahama Breeze restaurants will be converted to other Darden brands, though the company did not specify which ones.

• Bahama Breeze announced the closures on February 4, 2026.
• The company plans to convert the remaining 14 Bahama Breeze locations to other Darden brands within the next 12-18 months.

What’s next

Darden has not disclosed which specific brands the remaining 14 Bahama Breeze locations will be converted to, but the company plans to complete the conversions within the next 12-18 months.