{"id":406035,"date":"2026-09-21T09:36:34","date_gmt":"2026-09-21T09:36:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/406035\/"},"modified":"2026-09-21T09:36:34","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T09:36:34","slug":"an-orlando-bahama-breeze-closes-next-week-heres-whatll-open-in-its-place","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/406035\/","title":{"rendered":"An Orlando Bahama Breeze closes next week. Here\u2019s what\u2019ll open in its place"},"content":{"rendered":"

Restaurant located at 5620 W. Oak Ridge Road<\/p>\n

\"\"FILE- Exterior of a Bahama Breeze location (Jim Roof 770-476-8553, Darden Restaurants)<\/p>\n

ORLANDO, Fla. \u2013 Fewer than a dozen Bahama Breeze locations<\/a> are still in operation, though they\u2019ll soon be replaced by new restaurants, according to USA Today<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Earlier this year, Darden Restaurants \u2014 the Florida company behind the chain \u2014 revealed that Bahama Breeze was \u201cno longer a strategic priority,\u201d with all locations set to be either closed or converted<\/a> into other existing Darden brands.<\/p>\n

One spot reported to be closing September 28th at 5620 W. Oak Ridge Road.<\/p>\n

USA Today reports that the business will remain closed through Oct. 19, when it will reopen as an Olive Garden.<\/p>\n

The list of remaining conversions is as follows:<\/p>\n

Bahama Breeze LocationConverting ToEffective Close DateExpected Reopening DateAltamonte Springs, FLYard HouseOct. 17Nov. 18Charleston, SCChuy\u2019sOct. 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\u2019sApril 2027May 2027Ft. Myers, FLYard HouseMay 2027June 2027<\/p>\n

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About the AuthorAnthony Talcott headshot\"\"Anthony Talcott<\/a><\/p>\n

Anthony, a graduate of the University of Florida, joined ClickOrlando.com in April 2022.<\/p>\n

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