Bahama Breeze — Restaurant in Jacksonville

Bahama Breeze is a popular Caribbean-inspired restaurant chain known for its vibrant atmosphere and delicious island cuisine. Recently, I had the opportunity to dine at Bahama Breeze and experience their unique take on Caribbean flavors. While my overall experience was enjoyable, there were a few aspects of the dining experience that left something to be desired.

Upon entering Bahama Breeze, I was immediately struck by the lively and colorful decor that transported me to a tropical paradise. The restaurant was bustling with activity, and the sound of steel drums filled the air, adding to the festive ambiance. I was seated promptly by a friendly hostess and handed a menu filled with tantalizing options.

As a fan of Caribbean cuisine, I was excited to try some of the signature dishes at Bahama Breeze. I decided to start with the Island Hopper Combo, which featured a selection of coconut shrimp, beef empanadas, and chicken skewers. The coconut shrimp was crispy and flavorful, while the beef empanadas were savory and satisfying. The chicken skewers, however, were a bit dry and lacked seasoning, which was a disappointment.

For my main course, I opted for the Jerk Chicken Pasta, a spicy and creamy dish that combined tender chicken with al dente pasta. The flavors were bold and satisfying, and I appreciated the generous portion size. However, the pasta was slightly overcooked, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the dish.

Despite these minor shortcomings, the service at Bahama Breeze was attentive and efficient. My server was knowledgeable about the menu and made excellent recommendations. The drinks were also a highlight, with a wide selection of tropical cocktails and mocktails to choose from.

In conclusion, my experience dining at Bahama Breeze was a mixed bag. While the atmosphere was lively and the food was generally tasty, there were a few missteps that prevented it from being a truly exceptional dining experience. With a few tweaks to the menu and attention to detail in the kitchen, Bahama Breeze has the potential to be a top destination for Caribbean cuisine. I would recommend giving it a try for a fun and flavorful...

I’m writing this at 5.28 in the morning. I had to get up at 3:00am earlier, and around 1:00am before that. I wish I could say it was explosive bowels — but this was totally different. You see, at least with explosive bowels, it’s one and done. No, this is a sort of stomach turning — like your stomach was being twisted tight as though you were doing the same with a wet rag to squeeze all the water out. This is the stuff that leaves you severely dehydrated. This is the stuff that — if you weren’t “tough enough” — you’d be vomiting at the same time — and apparently I’m not the only one. I can hear the toilet flushing at the same ungodly hour of the day from where I’m sh•tting. You read that right. I thought my family was spared the suffering, but apparently they were not.

The food? This was supposed to be a happy occasion. The food seemed like it was recycled from leftovers of former patron’s dishes. I wouldn’t put it past them to do it. I’ve seen some really shady stuff in this country that would make third world countries cringe. And I’ve lived in third world countries. Lived. Not visited. If I wanted this level of quality I could have just had a cheaper, quality meal at any sports bar. Hopefully that summarizes it for you.

Except no — I’ve never had to wake up all night to have my intestines turned inside out after eating out at a sports bar.

Service was ok. I wish I could have had my refills coming sooner, but it’s not the waitress’ fault — it’s pretty clear that they were watching until every last drop of drink was consumed. Most likely orders of management.

I’m going to see what my options are. I don’t feel like paying to have your intestines removed is a thing, unless you’re preparing for a colonoscopy. One thing is for sure — I’m calling the city health inspector. I’ve never done that before — but because they’ve harmed my family — I can only imagine the same...

Prior to this experience, this had recently become one of my favorite places to eat (I’ve been 4 times in the last two months), as the food, drinks, and customer service were always superb. This was my first time ordering for curbside pickup, and to say I disappointed would be an understatement. First, the fries were cold (it was busy and Mother’s Day , so I could have overlooked that). Then I ordered grilled chicken breast as a kid’s meal, and they gave me two fried tenders instead. But most importantly, I ordered jerk shrimp pasta and as you can see from the picture there is absolutely no sauce when it is supposed to come “tossed in Parmesan cream sauce.” Even worse than that, when I opened the container a gnat was flying around in my food. After waiting for over 15 minutes for a manager to come to the phone, she offered asked if I either wanted a refund or a new order of pasta. I said after seeing a gnat fly in my food absolutely do not want anymore pasta. She said then a refund will post to your account in 24-48 hours. I asked if that’s all she’s going to do or say is offer a refund, she said I could get more pasta. No apology for both the food and inconvenience but just a refund will post to my account, and when I asked even after I saw a gnat flying around and she said well I can’t verify that so yes a refund will be given to your account in 24-48 hours. I offered to bring the food back up there for them to see and she said it wasn’t necessary she can still give the refund. However, the lack of care and consideration, and poor customer service will sadly stop me from ever going back to this location, which is very unfortunate because I truly loved eating here and had been raving about it to my...