Darden Restaurants is closing all 28 Bahama Breeze locations by April 5, 2026, as part of a strategic shift.

Darden Restaurants is closing all 28 remaining Bahama Breeze locations by April 5, 2026, with half shutting down permanently and 14 others converting to other Darden brands over the next 12 to 18 months. The move follows a strategic review finding the Caribbean-themed chain no longer fits the company’s long-term goals. The conversions, including 10 near Orlando, will not significantly impact financial performance, and Darden aims to reassign affected employees. The new brands have not been disclosed.