With so many major businesses filing for bankruptcy and shutting down stores, there's yet another name to add to the list. Popular Island Grille, Bahama Breeze, has abruptly closed 15 locations nationwide,USA Todayreported. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 Darden Restaurants spokespersonKiaraBucknerconfirmed the closures to the outlet after reports began surfacing that locations across multiple states were suddenly closed. Customers were informed of the move by signs and notes posted on doors of locations as they attempted to dine in. "We continually evaluate the performance of all our restaurants," Buckner said, adding, "Closing a restaurant is a difficult choice because it impacts our team members and guests." The statement also stood by the decision, noting it will "allow Bahama Breeze to focus on its highest performing restaurants and strengthen the brand's overall performance." Closures span locations in Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey, New York and Tennessee. Fans took to social media to voice their concerns and complaints, withone writing, "Why the hell is Bahama Breeze closed with no warning" as asecond added, "am I the only one who's upset about Bahama Breeze? those empanadas were just different" and athird concluded, "the bahama breeze closest to me just abruptly closed. IM SO HURTTTTT" Otherscalled itthe "worst news" of the week, withanother statingthey "can't believe the shutdown," adding, "They had the best happy hour & the best pasta" andsomeone else expressingthat they would miss the Bahamaritas the most. I can't believe they closed Bahama Breeze, no announcement or nothing 😭 — 𝐀𝐁 🫧 (@TheAshleyCo_)May 16, 2025 Just fell to my knees upon learning that Bahama Breeze has closed — Andrew Phifer 🗿 (@ThePiedPhifer)May 15, 2025 Bahama Breeze really shut down out of nowhere… it's crazy that they gave us no warning. — sam✨ (@sammbamms)May 16, 2025 The sign at the Gainesville location reportedly read, "This location is permanently closed. Please visit a nearby sister location," suggesting the nearby Darden-owned restaurants Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse. "We appreciate your business." Darden Restaurants also owns Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen, Chuy's,Ruth's Chris Steak House, Yard House, The Capital Grille, Seasons 52, and Eddie V's. You can see the full list of closureshere.
