This Caribbean-themed restaurant in Kendall is closing for good
Kendall, say goodbye to your Bahama breezes.
The Caribbean-themed restaurant Bahama Breeze at 12395 SW 88th St. in Miami will be closing its doors, according to Nation’s Restaurant News, a media brand that covers business, news and analysis for the food service and restaurant industry.
According to NRN.com, parent company Darden Restaurants has announced it plans to close its remaining 28 Bahama Breeze locations, either to sell them outright or to convert them into one of its other restaurant concepts. Darden also operates Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Yard House, The Capital Grille, The Capital Burger, Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen, Chuy’s, Eddy V’s, and Seasons 52.
But don’t expect a Yard House or Seasons 52 to pop up at the Kendall location. It’s scheduled to close, along with the Bahama Breeze at 11000 Pines Blvd. in Pembroke Pines. All restaurants are scheduled to continue operation until April 4.
The restaurant chain, which started in 1996, was known for dishes like coconut shrimp and jerk chicken pasta, as well as grilled octopus and a jerk shrimp pineapple bowl. The restaurant was also known for its tropical frozen drinks like the Bahama Mama and the Ultimate Piña Colada.
This story was originally published February 3, 2026 at 3:31 PM.