Bahama Breeze
“Beef empanadas, shrimp and crab stack, jamaican jerk chicken wings, spinach dip, coconut shrimp and cocktails.”
“Overall, I'd love to come back here for more happy hours if only I didn't have school 40 minutes away!”
“The shrimp calypso is a must try, a perfect blend of alfredo-esque sauce and garlic.”
Bahama Breeze
Takes Reservations: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Accepts Apple Pay: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Happy Hour: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
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Here's how my trip to Bahama goes…. I Isley come in for happy hour because the dead are incredible… Soo I walk in and basically stumble out. 20oz beer are only $3 and all the drinks are discounted.
Now this isn't why I always come here thou. The food is actually really really tasty. Every app I had from here (except maybe 1) was great. Not a single piece left on the plate.
I would come here just to sit down but the happy hour is just to great to pass up!
Do I get my Elite badge revoked if I actually enjoyed this place?? I came for a work event with free drinks and apps so I'm sure that didn't hurt.
I had a virgin pina colada which was actually twice the size of the alcoholic one my friend got. We sampled a bunch of apps that were like guilty pleasure good- coconut shrimp, lobster and shrimp quesadilla, spinach dip, nachos, wings, etc. I definitely left stuffed so it could t have been that bad!
Service was stretched thin but still managed to keep us happy. They had a guitar player/singer on a Thursday night which was very chill. All that in a Caribbean oasis off of rt 4! Wouldn't be my first choice to go back to but you wouldn't have to twist my arm either.
Not impressed with this establishment. We should have known as we waited for a host to acknowledge we even entered the half filled restaurant. Our group of four was seated and it was obvious the server was slammed, not sure why.
After being seated for a long period we were brought menus and he was ready to leave again and asked if he could take our drink order before he left, which he kindly did.
We ordered our food and I ordered the crab avocado salad along with a cup of chicken tortilla soup to come out the same time.
As our food came out we were served and had no cutlery so waited while the server went to get us cutlery. Was not a quick turn around and by the time he came most of our food was cold. Did I mention the soup didn't come out. I reminded him of the soup and said it was on its way. I finished my salad (mind you I'm a fast eater) and the soup came out…….not ice cold but room temperature.
We were disappointed with the service and food, especially since it was suggested we eat here.
Hey get one star for their menu and one for their food (I'm being generous) three IF the food was hot and four if service was good.
How I rate my restaurants despite an off night would be if I would come back and I wouldn't come back here.
I had avoided going here for a long time. I thought everything would be greasy but good. I was pleasantly surprised when I got inside and saw the menu. The decor reminds me of the Elephant Bar chain on the west coast. Very Caribbean looking inside. Was relatively quiet in noise volume for its size. The food has been great every time I have gone. Not greasy at all. Came out looking fresh and hot. The taste was great too. We have gone back several times now and these are the dishes we tried and found to be very good. Lobster & Shrimp Quesadilla, Beef Empanadas, Ahi Tuna Stack, Chicken Tortilla Soup and Bahamian Seafood Chowder. At lunch they offer a lunch option that has smaller meals and comes with a Caesar Salad or house salad. They have a full bar and the service was great. Hope you have a great experience too when you go.
Before coming here I didn't expect much. I was expecting it to be just another applebee/tgi Fridays type place and it is, but the food tastes so much better. Just like those chain restaurants it's a casual dining spot with the same type of feel. It's island themed in the menu and decor. The service is also very nice. Our waiter was friendly and attentive. This place does get busy so be prepared to wait for a seat on a Saturday night. What's cool is that when you put your name on the list they will send you a text message when your table is ready.
As for the food, the shrimp and grits is our favorite dish. It's plate licking good. The Jamaican stuffed plantains was also delicious. The ribs, wings, and tacos were great also. Try the island style drinks as well.
I've been here multiple times since my last review and i've still got the same feelings. The food here is pretty decent and nothing beats their awesome happy hour but the service needs work and that's always a shame when the place has such potential to be great. Be prepared to wait and wait and wait….don't come here if you're in a rush. I went for the 9p-12p happy hour to get some drinks and food. We sat right at the bar and our waitress came over took our drink order and then took what felt like forever to come back and get our food order. We ordered the shrimp, chicken quesadilla, and carnitas tacos. Our order came out and we were missing the shrimp which never came out. The waitress never came back to check on us at all until we flagged her down and told her we were missing the shrimp. Finally when it was all said and done flagging her down again to pay was a process. Maybe it's just the bar area that's like this? I will admit I mostly dine in the bar area when I do go but nonetheless i think service can be better. Also the time before that there were some fruit flies annoyingly around the bar area which was also a turn-off.
I really want to give this place 4 or even 5 stars, because the food here is amazing-especially because it's a chain restaurant. However, every single time we come here we have a problem getting seated. Every single time. We have come on numerous occasions for dinner and are either met by an empty hostess station, or an unreasonable wait time considering the amount of empty tables that are in plain view. Just today, we stopped in for a late lunch. The restaurant was empty. There were maybe 10-15 tables sat. We were told there would be at least a 25 minute wait. On a Saturday afternoon. This was my final straw which prompted my review. A 25 minute wait at 3 pm on a Saturday when hardly half the restaurant was full is beyond unacceptable. The only reason we ever come here is because they keep sending us coupons in the mail, and like I said-the food is fantastic.
I'll write a little about the food just to give credit where credit is due. Like I mentioned, this is a chain restaurant and I typically avoid chains because the food is really sub par. Bahama Breeze is an exception to that rule. The food is so unique and full of flavor. I have never been disappointed by a menu item here. Some of my favorites are the habanero wings (literally my favorite hot wings ever), the skillet shrimp, and as a main course the shrimp with grits (ask for it with Sriracha sauce!)
They also make really awesome mixed drinks and have a fun happy hour.
A fairly good chain with a Caribbean twist. My recent experience was average, more three stars than four. Service was good, but I felt a bit awkward after asking for a table instead of the booth. We preferred the small tables with one booth seat, but were told (in the 3/4 empty restaurant) that those tables were saved for bigger groups (which never came) and we (2) were given an oversized table for four. Thereafter, service was professional but not the typical chain-friendly so 3 stars there.
As for the food, again, between 3-4 stars. The coconut shrimp is ok, but something needs to contrast the sweet coating. The seafood chowder was very tasty. Grilled salmon over mixed greens with avocado and bean salsa was enjoyable and I'd order that again. It was a lazy afternoon visit so no drinks ordered.
An average dining experience for a $24+ tip lunch for two. That is a three star experience for me, but I would try again and hope the next time is more on the mark.