An Orlando Bahama Breeze closes next week. Here’s what’ll open in its place
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An Orlando Bahama Breeze closes next week. Here’s what’ll open in its place

  • September 21, 2026

Restaurant located at 5620 W. Oak Ridge Road

FILE- Exterior of a Bahama Breeze location (Jim Roof 770-476-8553, Darden Restaurants)

ORLANDO, Fla. – 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.

One spot reported to be closing September 28th at 5620 W. Oak Ridge Road.

USA Today reports that the business will remain closed through Oct. 19, when it will reopen as an Olive Garden.

The list of remaining conversions is as follows:

Bahama Breeze LocationConverting ToEffective Close DateExpected Reopening DateAltamonte Springs, FLYard HouseOct. 17Nov. 18Charleston, SCChuy’sOct. 26Nov. 18Lutz, FL (Wesley Chapel)Yard HouseNov. 7Dec. 9Orlando, FL (Lake Buena Vista)Yard HouseFeb. 2027March 2027Tampa, FLYard HouseFeb. 2027March 2027Orlando, FL (International Drive)Chuy’sApril 2027May 2027Ft. Myers, FLYard HouseMay 2027June 2027

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