Bahama Breeze

The service here was great. We absolutely loved our appetizers. We got the cheesy yuca and the cinch fritters and damn they hit so good! We both got the sirloin steak. I got mines with coconut shrimp and it was delicious. Our drinks were very tasty and strong. We sat outside with a live band and loved the vibe!! I would definitely come again and try different dishes and appetizers..

The food was okay. I got jerk shrimp with pasta. It had no flavor. I also didn't taste any jerk. We also got the beef empanadas and my boyfriend like those. I tasted his salmon and the top had some flavor but the bottom was tasteless. The drinks were okay to. I was looking forward to the live music which is why we came all the way from NY. When I got there the live music was only for outside which was disappointing. Their prices are great though pretty affordable.

For apps, we had Tostones con pollo. Dinner: coconut shrimp tacos they were delicious, and i could have ordered just two it was plenty. My hubby had the Island Grille steak. He loved it, he stated it was a man's salad. Drinks, Guava goose, and the Ultimate pineapple. Everything was delicious, and our waitress Madison was so attentive and so kind. We will be back. !

What an absolutely amazingly run restaurant! Their service is the best! From the reception (Antoinette), to the manager (Bobby), to our beautiful server (Somali). They were all amazing. But the best part was the food and drinks! I saw so many things on the menu I wanted to order that we will be back for more!

Our first time here and we were very happy with our experience! We sat outside and was served by Somali. She gave some really great drink recommendations that we ordered, including the Mama's Hooch and Holler drink flight and the Painkiller. All were so delicious! We thoroughly enjoyed our appetizers and entrees as well as the atmosphere. The conch fritters and chicken tostones were extremely flavorful and came out quickly, which we loved. For entrees, we ordered the Island Snapper and Shrimp Pineapple Bowl, and I wouldn't have changed my entree for anything else! That pineapple bowl has a large amount of food inside of it and was amazing (extreme pineapple flavor!)! Highly, highly recommend it. The live singer/ guitar player, Bruce, was also a pleasure to listen to and talk to. Overall, I had a really great experience, and we will be back.

Bahama Breeze is an exceptional spot that truly embodies a tropical paradise. From the moment you step in, you're greeted with vibrant island vibes and an inviting atmosphere. The live music on the day I visited added a wonderful touch, making the experience even more enjoyable. The ultimate Pineapple drink was a standout, both visually and in taste. Served in an actual pineapple, it was refreshingly delicious and perfect for the tropical setting. Among the dishes, the pineapple jerk chicken bowl was a highlight – bursting with flavor and cooked to perfection. Every bite was a delight, capturing the essence of Caribbean cuisine. The salad bowl was also commendable, fresh and well-balanced, providing a great complement to the richer dishes. The coconut shrimp was another favorite; it was perfectly crispy and paired with a dip that was absolutely to die for. Overall, Bahama Breeze exceeded my expectations in every way. The combination of fantastic food, lively music, and a relaxed, tropical atmosphere made for an unforgettable dining experience. I can't wait to return and explore more of their menu. Highly recommended for anyone looking to escape to a tropical getaway without leaving town.

I frequent this place with my mom. It gives us that home away from home vibes since we're both Jamaicans. Food isn't truly tropical. It's quite refreshing but with flavors that go well together. I absolutely enjoy eating the conch fritters and the coconut shrimp tacos. My mom enjoys the spare ribs and tostones with chicken. Overall, it's a nice atmosphere to relax, staff is decent, and service is good. Never had any issues here.

We recently dined at Bahama Breeze and had an excellent experience, thanks to our waiter, Justin. He was incredibly friendly and constantly attentive to our table. Professional, kind, and well-spoken, Justin made our visit truly enjoyable.We started with drinks, ordering the Ultimate Pina Colada and the Sunrise Moscato Sangria. Both beverages were well-crafted and had a delightful tropical taste that perfectly matched the restaurant's theme. Since it was happy hour, we decided to stick with appetizers. We ordered Beef Empanadas, Whole Jamaican Jerk Wings, Yuca Cheese Sticks, and one of the new menu items, the Tuna Tostada Stack. The food arrived in a reasonable amount of time, and everything tasted fresh and was well-seasoned. Hats off to the chefs, the bartender, and our server Justin for a job well done. We also tried the Creamy Spinach and Artichoke Dip, which was a delicious addition to our meal. We can't wait to go back and enjoy more of what Bahama Breeze has to offer.

Absolutely phenomenal! Cass and Kim, the bartenders at Bahama Breeze, are the epitome of excellence. Their mixology skills are top-notch, crafting delightful and perfectly balanced cocktails every time. Not only are they incredibly talented, but their warm, friendly, and attentive service makes every visit a memorable experience. Whether you're looking for a classic drink or something creative, they consistently deliver with a smile. Highly recommend stopping by for a fantastic evening!

First time coming to this place, I will tell you this the outside is better than the inside. The inside is very cozy. I will say this is the perfect place for a date or family reunions. Wasn't a fan of the jerk chicken pasta, the pasta was very flat did not have a great tastings. I will say this the bahamaritas tasted so good! But the bahama mama wasn't so tasty. Also had a bacon burger with fríes, the fries were fresh and the burger was well done. The music inside wasn't too good in my preference. I can listen to all types of music but the music that was playing the 2 hours that I was inside wasn't it. The waiter that we had was ok, very slow and took too long to come back and check on the table. The outside has great sitting area, and a band was playing. Not sure what days the band plays but next time I come here definitely sitting outside. Did go outside a couple of times and did enjoy it more than inside. Overall will revisit either sit at the bar this time or relax outside. But will definitely come back.

This place has lots of available indoor and outdoor seating. Reservations weren't needed during afternoon hours but would recommend for evening times. The lighting is dim to allow for some intimacy. The food and drinks orders were fast with a great taste. The Bahama mama was well made along with the coconut mojito. The crab dip was savory and hearty with the perfect kiss of seasoning salt/old bay. There is available Wi-Fi if needed. The portions sizes are large so keep that in mind when ordering. The staff was super friendly and attentive while serving the table. What a pleasant experience today!

The Bahama Breeze in Woodbridge is about the best. I ordered the Cuban black bean soup and The cloud nine drink. The drink was made above average great. The Cuban black bean soup was excellent too. Our waiter Jesse has a good memory for details, he was friendly and helpful too. Nice tropical ambience also!

Dined in on a week night when I was in New Jersey. The food and service were very good. I have dined in several of this chain restaurant locations and have found them to be consistently good. I had a rum runner cocktail which was well made. For dinner I had one of their signature dishes, jerk chicken pasta. My wife had a half pineapple filled with shrimp, rice, pineapple and veggies in a pineapple glaze. Both entrees were very good. We sat outside as there was live entertainment. It is a large covered seating area. Some other favorite entrees are their ribs, coconut shrimp, paella, and jerk chicken. Plenty of parking available.

My family and I enjoyed our meal. Our server, Dana, was very knowledgeable with the meal and drink selections; he set a high standard.

Went here for the first time in about 10 years so wasn't sure what to expect! There's definitely an island vibe and palm trees as decoration, I liked it! To drink, I got the margarita flight which I definitely recommend. It comes with a regular, coconut, and dragon fruit. I liked them all but coconut was my favorite! Not too sweet. For food, we got empanadas, firecracker shrimp, yuca fries, and the coconut shrimp tacos. The tacos were the best! They come with a sweet mango salsa which is delicious and the shrimp is fried perfectly. I think next time I go I'll go straight for the tacos! Our waitress was also super nice and was helpful.

Just tried this place for the first time. We ended up here because Longhorn Steakhouse in Woodbridge had an hour wait. The main dining hall looked like your typical chain restaurant. A little dim, dark wood furniture, etc. The deck area (where we were seated) was much brighter and fit more with the "Island" motiff their name was suggesting. There was even some live music playing (basically it was a man with an electric guitar, good backing tracks, a sound board and a PA system). It was a much enjoyable area and I was glad we were seated there. The service was great and the food was very good. I had the sirloin steak and coconut shrimp. My son had the skirt steak with chimichurri. We both had beers. I had the Aruba Red and he had the Aruba Blonde. Not bad at all. I would definitely go back. It is one of the better chain restaurants out there.

Great service and food. Big portions so I now have lunch for work. Can't wait to go back and try something else out maybe get this again, because it was so good.

Haven't been here in years and that was only once. Seated quickly, took waitress a while to come over but took our drink order and appetizer. I had regular lemonade, BF had strawberry, both were overly sweet. Crab dip appetizer was good, although too many chips for the dip. I had Mahi tacos and yellow rice with black beans, too much cabbage in tacos, I took most out. BF had the chicken jerk pasta, which was good. Everything was fine and until I used the restroom and one of the employees walked out without washing her hands. I was so disgusted. I spoke to the manager who looked horrified and apologetic. Our bill was compensated, which I was surprised and appreciated but a grown person should know to wash their hands after using the restroom. She wasn't a server and possibly worked in the kitchen so my only hope is that she washed her hands when she went in there to work.

When a waitress tries to tell you and sell you that your wrong why argue I asked for a medium to medium rare burger and she's like that's medium and I'm like look at it closer its medium well, but why argue. Lettuce was also bad pics I'm uploading so you can see. Salad was like a soup we hardly any lettuce. Btw We sat down and it took a good ten minutes to be acknowledge after the hostess sat us.

Went back again after many years, and this time our server was terrific. However, there is no way the 10 ounce burger is anywhere near close to 10 ounces.

This was our first visit to this location. Tommy our server was friendly and professional, however did not check on us often enough. The restaurant's decor is nice and on theme. Now the food and beverage, The cocktail I chose was the One Love it was delicious! The appetizer we had was whole jerk chicken wings, they were hot and flavorful. For the entree we both had the Jerk shrimp pineapple bowl, the pineapple was fresh and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. All in all, we would come back.

If a restaurant delivers exactly what it promises shouldn't the review end in five stars. Bahama Breeze is a "Caribbean Cuisine" chain midwived at the corporate kitchens of Darden, the eating concept factory in Orlando, Florida -- so you have every reason to expect Olive Garden meets Miami Vice -- and on that scale it succeeds admirably. Although I left my deconstructed white blazer and Paco Rabanne cologne in the Ferrari, the Disneyfied sub-tropical atmosphere is exactly what you'd expect with plenty of bamboo and fake palms to blot out the early Spring chill of Central Jersey. Despite a deep dive into naming rights featuring "firecracker" this and "Bahamian" that, the menu is fairly conventional. I sprang for the Bahamian Chowder (clam chowder) and the seafood linguini which were both competent, tasty and highly salted which is the Darden way of saying they love you. The service was brisk, the meal enjoyed and the fake palms left to fend for themselves. It is exactly what I expected so four stars and one extra for Paco Rabanne.

I've been to Bahama Breeze quite a few times since it opened over a decade ago. The food is usually consistent, a nice Caribbean flair and with that said, if I am being honest the only thing that makes me choose BB over a small business with similar food is the drinks! In my opinion the food here is good but small business restaurants just do it better. With that said, it's still typically a good option if you're looking for this type of cuisine. The ambiance on the outside is a colorful sunny building with an island vibe, the inside is like an island hideaway, dim lighting, deep wood and some island decor all around with punchy, yet understated, fabrics. There is nothing to entertain younger visitors except those terrible tablets that cost over $2 to play games on. Honestly these should be available by request only because they are so clunky and of course my child wants to play with it but no I'm not spending $2 when we should just be given a menu he can color on. I think these tablets take away from the dining experience, I want to engage with my child, they have enough exposure to screens as it is, and this tablet just upsets them If you don't allow them to play with it. Luckily I had some coloring books and activities for my son so he was fine, but I can only imagine the meltdowns these must cause some families, resulting in the parents not being able to put in their credit card info fast enough! On my past visit I was a little disappointed with our experience. My husband and son did not receive their drinks until after our appetizer was finished and we were starting on our meals. I didn't receive my drink until HALFWAY through my meal in which I was eating very slowly. This was so disappointing because as I stated, I usually come here for the drinks more than anything else. I am big on beverages so if you are slow on the refill it's a big deal for me. So to not even receive my drink until so late in our visit, I was extremely disappointed. Not only that, we were clearly not being attended to enough because we were the ones who had to wave down our waitress to let her know we never received them. To her credit, she seemed to feel badly about the situation and comped my drink, but only mine, when all three were so late! The place was busy but I've seen busier. Bahama Breeze always has a party going on, I think because they can easily accommodate large groups of people, and it seemed like there were a few parties going on. As much as possible I try to be an understanding customer, so I gave her the benefit of the doubt and thought she must be new and/or completely overwhelmed. The food: When BB first opened I loved the Jerk Chicken Pasta and knew it as their signature dish. I am not sure what has happened over time to this dish but the past few times someone I am with or myself orders it, it seems to be very soggy and watery and honestly a little bland. It's not at all what I remember from the earlier days. I ordered the churrasco steak and it was cooked perfectly. The chimichurri sauce was already on the top of the steak (I do prefer on the side but I was ok with this presentation, too) and tasted deliciously herby and tangy. I appreciate a good chimichurri and hate when there is mint in it, this one did not have detectable mint. The rice and beans on the side was ok, nothing to rave about, and the maduros (sweet plantains) were deliciously caramelized and crisp. We ordered my son chicken fingers and fries and that is exactly what he got. There was nothing special at all about this dish, it was fine. Being in a Caribbean themed restaurant it would be cool to have a special sweet and tangy dipping sauce or something to differentiate this standard kids meal into something more memorable. My son did enjoy having his meal served with a side of fruit though. Overall, I like having Bahama Breeze as an option but I am not running to go back

Excellent food, with the caveat that you should get what you know you would like rather than experiment. The service is usually quite good. One time one of the ladies that worked the bar told me the bar was closed in a needlessly rude manner but I haven't seen her there since. The ambiance is about what you'd expect from a resultant with this theme and does its thing well. Try the empanadas!

This is becoming my favorite chain restaurant. Maybe it is the outdoor seating and live band they had today that was so cool. Or possibly the Coconut shrimp tacos I've had the last 2 visits. Or possibly the Ultimate virgin colada I had the last two visits. Could have been rhe outstanding service that was given my last two visits. May the combination of all 3 is drawing me back more frequently. Look forward to more of there live bands. Will try more of the menu but the CS tacos are a winner for sure

Stopped here with a work colleague on our way back from a business trip. I had never tried a Bahama Breeze restaurant so this was a nice opportunity to try a new chain restaurant. We were seated quickly and our server was excellent. We shared a coconut shrimp appetizer and it was good. Overall a small portion when being shared, but nice to be able to taste a dish I saw on at least 50% of the tables. $12 for 6 smaller butterflied shrimp with a zesty dip and a thin slice of pineapple as an edible garnish. We both chose the same lunch special. The beef empanadas. We both also chose a cup of Bahamian seafood chowder. The seafood chowder was good, but almost tasted more of cheese than of seafood. There was very little seafood, bit it was a nice soup. The empanadas were amazing. Incredibly flavorful, flaky crust, savory filling, and two dips (one sour-cream-based and one pineapple). Both definitely added to the empanadas. But the empanadas were excellent even without the dips. I'd go back to this establishment even if just for the empanadas. So, nice environment, quick service, good food, and spotless bathrooms. What's not to like?

Bahama Breeze is a fun place for its interesting and tasty drinks and menu. The happy hour specials alone are worth the visit. So far we haven't gotten to the dinner menu yet, just too full. Drinks, especially the Bahama Mama, are delicious, service is outstanding, and food is very good. Ambiance is unique, however room volume is loud when more than a few tables filled. Have been there twice, enjoyed both visits, will return again soon.

The atmosphere is wonderful, the service was fast and friendly, and the food was F'ing amazing I will be returning with more people.

Had Salmon which didn't seem fresh it had a bad taste. Salad was brown. Bathroom was disgusting. Have gone before and it was not bad. Went with my family out to celebrate sons graduation and regretted it. Not sure what happened it used to be nice. Would not be going back.

Dana was a delight, I loved the great service! He was very attentive and gave us great advice.

Service was excellent, no complaints there at all. He was extremely attentive, as the was entire staff. I literally could ask or expect more from the staff. Jerked wings: I liked them, I could do without the sauce personally speaking. But ultimately they had great flavor, spice and were nice and crispy. Tostones: In general I'm not a fan of tostones but these were on another level with the chicken and other toppings that adorned them. Extremely flavorful, moist and just flat out delicious. Beef empanadas: AMAZE BALLS!! Very good and the sweet mango chutney (I think/ hope that's what it's called) that they gave on the side was SLIZZAPPIN on many levels. I had to ask for extra to go. Yes it was that good. Also the inside of the empanadas might be the most moist empanadas I've encountered, they didn't need the mango sauce, but it was still a nice touch. Now for the entrees: The steak was pretty good, cooked just right and the churrasco wasn't a fave of mine but the wife liked it. The rice was on point, and the plantains were perfectly ripe and sweet, I could've ate 30 of those alone. The beans weren't bad either. Now.. as for the jerked chicken pasta, this was indeed the weakest link. I only say this because I couldn't taste the jerk, spice or chicken in general for that matter. Yes there was indeed chicken in the dish, a good amount at that, but it just had no flavor. Fortunately I am a fan of Alfredo sauce and that probably would be a better title for this dish. The asparagus were good, for crunch in this sea of sauce, but that didn't have much flavor either. However the mushrooms did have some flavor and should probably be considered the star of this failed attempt at Rasta pasta. Nonetheless... this was a great experience, we went during lunch time so it was very quiet and everything came out super fast. Overall it was a good meal, and again the service was cool from our waiter to the servers, hostess and other staff. I'd def return and would suggest this location to others.

I have been a repeat customer until recently. I often find the food somewhere on the salty side which isn't a preference, however the empanadas, plantain, and tropical salads are a usual favorite. My desire to return all came to a crashing halt with the discover of a cockaroach in my food. 2 stars. clean up your kitchen. was the food old? not stored properly? yuck. I almost threw up.

Our server Dana provided 5 star service he was very attentive and kind. We went during happy hour and Dana made sure we got all our drink orders in before it ended and recommended all the best half off apps. The food was delicious and filling and the drinks were strong! We will definitely be back again soon to enjoy the patio and live music this summer.

So with this was by far the worst experience I've ever had at the establishment. Took my son for his birthday and mentioned it was my son's birthday. The server acknowledged and said happy birthday. I asked if they would please sing Happy Birthday he said he would ask the performer who was live singing. Sadly not an ounce of sympathy or effort went into providing the request. I contacted the manager and found out it's in their policy not to sing Happy Birthday to their customers, it's up to the individual server if they do want to sing they can. However if it is the customer birthday they will offer a free dessert. My 8 year old wasn't offered anything. So if you plan on doing a celebration here I'd strongly recommend another venue. As I was left waiting even for a paper copy of my check as I paid in cash. My only complaint is if you don't want to work as a server or having a bad day or even offf day least you can do is request a day working another role.

Happy Hour and after evening happy hour deals are always great! The drinks and apps are good. Definitely recommend the coconut shrimp and guac. The entrees are decent sized, i liked their tacos.

Great dining atmosphere and friendly service. The food menu is very diverse and afforable even on a family-friendly budget. Food presentation is simple elegance even for the fingerfood appetizers. The taste is really good as well! As a vegan, their options are limited but at least present and great tasting. My non vegan family truly enjoyed their dishes and exclaimed their sauces are very tasty.

I was new to the area and I though I would try this place and I walked in no one greeted me, sat at the bartender and it took 30 minutes for the bartender to wait on me because she was too busy sitting the bar up so clearly my business is not important so I left

Amazing food! Love the buttermilk chicken and bang bang shrimp. Dana was a rockstar and the service was impeccable! Caribbean/island playlist set the tone for a relaxing evening. One of my favorite spots in Woodbridge!

We were served inside and only realized after the fact that there is a live music section which is also nice. Decent / fair service. Overpriced, sugary, weak drinks. Food was decent enough. We would go back again if we are in the area and try other dishes.

I really liked the vibes in the restaurant, it gave me a bit of island vibes, drinks were good and the food was solid!

The Plantain Bowl is flavorful!!! A mixture of rice, beef, sweeeeeet plantains, beans and cheese. The bit was a bit salty, but everything all together was just right. Had a island style old fashion and that was great as well. They make it with a coconut water ice cube and a slice of pineapple that nicely complements the regular old fashion. All in all it's a decent lunch with a commercial Caribbean vibe. Kinda like a carnival cruise in a restaurant.

DO NOT GO HERE!!! My mother had fried shrimp and got food poising. Go to the Wayne location, much much better. TRUST ME!

Everything has pineapples and I'm allergic. It just Wasn't a good option for me.I wish there were more options.

We tried going for happy hour and missed it by 15 minutes. We were seated as soon as we came in but weren't asked if we preferred indoor or outdoor dining. They say us outside and to be fair it was closed in but still cool nonetheless. It took a while for a server to great us and was finally able to get someone attention to change our table. When our waiter finally greeted us he was apologetic. He took our order and our drinks and appetizers didn't take long to come out but somehow they forgot about the order of fries. They were cold but they took them off the check. I would definitely go back for the jerk chicken wings and plantains.

Terrible besides from the service, the food was very disappointing and the shrimp wasn't even cleaned! The ambiance was okay and the waitress was very polite but i will never step foot back in there!

This place was so beautiful. I love the service provided from both the hostess (Jessica) snd server (Nicole). It was my first time there, and although I was on an awkward and failed "date", those two were very welcoming I would come back - the food was really good. Had the crab appetizer snd a great burger Thank you ladies !

Terrible weak surgery drinks. The food was just ok, however I did like my waiter. Most likely won't go back .

My favorite place to come for happy hour and reserving your table on the website is such a time saver. Serve food and drinks are usually on point.

Not good for vegan!!!! Very few vegan options and none of those are good except plantain chips!!!!!!

Ehhh it's not as bad as Kona Grill down the street but if I had to pick between Bahama Breeze or Olive Garden next door, I would pick Olive Garden. The service at Bahama Breeze has been excellent the two times I've been and the place looks decent inside. However, the food just isn't good. It's a chain restaurant and if you like chain restaurants then go here you will love it. If you don't like chain restaurants then stay far away. Obviously, I am the latter.

Come here every so often, & it's still one of my favorite chain versions of Caribbean food. My Wife & I can be very hard to please on this matter because she is Jamaican, first generation born here. So we know authentic Caribbean style food, but for what it's worth, they do an excellent job at the Woodbridge location. Most of the dishes on the menu are really good, & the drinks are surprisingly strong. A location I would highly recommend.

Amazing service. Somali was amazing. She was very attentive. Food was amazing I loved the experience.

My first time eating at this restaurant was good overall. I had the coconut margarita and it was delicious, very tasty and the liquor hit the spot. The spinach and artichoke dip was really good as well, very creamy and rich. I also had the salmon salad, let's just say I cleaned my whole plate, fresh, flavorful and delicious. For dessert I got the chocolate mousse with chocolate brownie, it was just okay, I wouldn't order it again. The server could've been a little bit more attentive thou. But I highly recommend this restaurant!

When I landed in Florida last year we all went in for dinner. The drinks were super, The staff were very friendly and welcoming. The atmosphere was very light and lively. I'll go back as soon as I get a chance. The price for food was amazing I paid for dinner for 4 people and it was less than $200.00 bucks I loved that. We had Appetizers and a full dinner and drinks so you can't beat that that's fabulous

First time dining here... not that we haven't tried before but they were always too busy, so on this particular Saturday night I made a reservation for 8:30 on Open Table. When we arrived there were plenty of open tables and no wait... I'm guessing it had something to do with the snow storm we were supposed to have but turned into rain instead... We had the greatest server who was very friendly and explained the menu to us and gave some recommendations as it was our first time here. I had the most delicious Virgin Bahamarita which is a frozen margarita drink with kiwi, strawberry, and mango ices garnished with fruit... really tasty We skipped the appetizers tonight because we had plans later and didn't want to overdo it... so straight to the entrees... I had the coconut shrimp tacos with fries. The tacos were delicious, crispy coconut shrimp inside a soft flour tortilla topped with a tomato salsa, sriracha aioli, and cabbage-jicama slaw. They were really good and a pretty big portion so I ended up with 1 to go home. Fries were golden crispy and well seasoned too. The other entree was the skirt steak churrasco topped with chimichurri, served with yellow rice, black beans, and sweet plantains. That entree was very good as well and no leftovers on that one...lol No desserts tonight and I also had an online offer for $10 off a $40 dinner purchase for signing up for their e-club so our check was only $33 and change before tip... what a bargain! We'll definitely be back to try some more of their selections.

Great place, great food, excellent Happy Hour deals and great waiter, Ken. It's nice for a change to have a conscientious waiter who takes the time to listen and is very friendly.

Service was crazy fast and waiters were exceptionally kind and efficient. Place is well kept and food options are wide and can fit anyone's taste buds. 10/10 restaurant for the whole family