After hearing about the closing of Bahama Breeze, I had to squeeze in a visit before they officially left Jax. A friend and I stopped by for happy hour, which starts at 4:00 p.m. The bar area was packed, but we managed to grab the last available booth. We both ordered Bahama Mamas to drink and shared the Skillet-Simmered Jerk Shrimp, Crab and Three-Cheese Dip, and Conch Fritters. The bartender did a great job managing a busy bar, our order was taken quickly, and drinks arrived promptly. The food came out hot and fast. The jerk shrimp was my favorite, while the crab dip was my least favorite. Overall, we had a good time and are hoping to visit again before they close for good. read more

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During a work trip to Jacksonville, Florida, I found myself looking for somewhere close to the office for a lunch. I noticed this location on Open Table, so I booked to help make the most of our allocated one hour lunch. Upon arrival, we were seated immediately and the restaurant was quite empty. Though it was empty, it still took some time for our waitress to take our order and later to receive our bill to pay to head back to the office. Though the place was quiet and enjoyable for our meal, we ended up being rushed which we were trying to avoid. Overall, the Jerk Mahi Mahi was decent in flavor but at a price point of just over $25, I'd expect a little more. My coworker said her soup was okay, and took her bread to go as we didn't have much time to eat before leaving to return to work. We both said we probably wouldn't return unless someone else wanted to go here specially as this area has plenty of other restaurants. read more

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I'm a little late writing this review, but it's definitely worth sharing! My party of 4 visited Bahama Breeze on Dec. 6, 2025 while in Jacksonville, and overall we had a great experience. The food came out fast, hot, and delicious, which is always a win. The drinks, however, were a bit on the weak side, especially for the price -- they definitely could've used another shot or two . Service was where this place really stood out. Our waitress was friendly, attentive, and on point the entire time. The restaurant itself was clean, colorful, and beautifully decorated, truly giving those Bahamian island vibes . Shoutout to the manager, who was awesome! He came to our table after my friend's wings were fried a little too hard, was very understanding, and immediately had them remade at no additional charge. That level of customer service really made an impression. My visit was a solid 4/5, but the exceptional service pushed it to a perfect 5/5. I'd definitely visit again! read more

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Was in Jacksonville for the holidays this year, fun in the sun is an understatement. As usual I had to stop by and do a review so here we go. Bahama Breeze was huge, a lot of space inside. There was also outside seating available, I was suprised at how many people were out for Christmas Eve but it wasn't full/busy. There were bars both inside and outside that one could choose from, the outside bar was more of a sports bar vibe with TVs to watch sporting events. Service was decent, I have to be honest and say when I got seated I think they forgot about me. It took about 15 minutes for someone to come and speak to me. It happens, I was kind of hidden in a corner so I don't want to make it a huge thing. My waitress was kind and she got my order out to me quickly after she acknowledged my existence. I got some of my food to-go at the end of my stay and she added more to it before I left, which is always appreciated. Food was good, I wasn't too thrilled with the flavors of the food. I did not hear anything about the establishment so I came in blind so I was open minded about the experience. A Caribbean place in Jacksonville right? Who knew? Lol! My drink was amazing. I had the King Carnival, highly recommended. One thing I will say is all the food I had was extremely filling, I started with the Chicken Tostones and that almost took me out! Great portions, but again it was lacking in the flavor department. Directly after I had the stuffed plantain bowl, I loved the sound of it on the menu: caramelized sweet plantain, yellow rice, ground beef, alllllllllll the goods. When I had it all together it was just......ok. Again no expectations but I was hoping to get more bang for my buck. I would love to go back and give it another try soon. read more

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I've been in several times for happy hour and at least once for dinner. The bill is always great! Brandon was the most recent server who was friendly and attentive and kept an eye on the happy hour clock! The outside patio is great! Inside is a little dark. Bathrooms are clean! The drinks are very tasty and good pours for happy hour prices! The apps are all tasty! Overall a good time! read more

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Out with the work crew. Seated outside. The weather was perfect! Live steel drummer. A little loud and made it difficult to hear our conversations. We ordered drinks and empanadas and spinach artichoke dip for starters. Very good. For dinner I had the Ahi tuna salad. It very very good! read more

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I love Bahama Breeze! They have such a great happy hour. Its one of my friends and I favorites for happy hour! They have great drink specials and half off most apps as well a specials on others. I love the Bahama Mama and the jerk wings. I also love their skirt steak and sweet potatoes as well as the plantains. I am so hoping this location doesn't close!! read more

Stopped in for a quick lunch and the server made sure we got served in time for work. Love the ordering at the table fie any extra items and paying at the table too. Snapper was prepared perfectly and totally fresh. The seafood chowder with lumps of scallops and whole shrimp hit the spot! The coconut shrimp tacos were the best I've ever had! read more

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Ok I havent been to bahama breeze since before covid, but their happy hour specials are still the best in town! My friends and I yesterday enjoyed HH drinks ranging from $4 to $6 (my fav was the house marg, my friend liked her berry sangria, and hubby liked the bahama mama). We also enjoyed oodles of 1/2 priced apps! Their coconut shrimp with the mango chutney is the best in town, and the new ahi tuna tostada stack was great as well! Our server Brandin was spot on with taking our orders, knowing the menu, and attending to us. It always feels like a mini vaca having some fruity drinks and delicious apps on the front patio of bahama breeze! read more

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Food was Awesome and our Bartender ((Bobby) was Great. We love the feeling inside we always come back...And there are other great bartenders too. Management is always friendly and making sure everyone is comfortable and satisfied...We wete worried they were leaving but praying aren't going anywhere ...Love oir Bahamas.!!!! read more

It's been awhile since I visited Bahama Breeze and the food and service did t disappoint.... I had the shrimp taco and the taste was spot on with the Jamaican spice... love it, conch fritters, awesome taste.... The place has still the same design, Island feel... so giving them a good review thu deserved read more

Came with a big group for lunch on a Thursday around 12:15 and had no problem getting a table inside. I just felt like everything was very slow. We waited over 45 mins from when our order was put in to get our food, and I get that it was a big party but the restaurant was not busy. I got the mahi tacos with broccoli and they were good, not the best tacos I've had because the flour tortillas were hard as a rock. Would I come back? Yes but it wouldn't be my first choice. read more

Mahi Mahi - DOA Dined at Bahama Breeze on Saturday 05/03/25. The service was extremely slow, lack of attentiveness by the staff, and the food was NOT good. I ordered the new menu item, the Jerk Mahi Mahi topped with a fresh tomato salas, lime vinaigrette and served with yellow rice for $22.99. The wait time was about 30 minutes. The dish looked very good. Beyond that, it was a downward slide. Too much lime vinaigrette and the rice were cold. Although the rice was cold, it tasted very good with the charred tomatoes. The Mahi Mahi didn't make the cut. The Mahi Mahi was hot, but it was overcooked, extremely dry, chewy, bland, and tasteless. This Mahi Mahi had no Jerk and no Caribbean flare. This Jerk Mahi Mahi dish was dead on arrival. Bahama Breeze 10205 River Coast Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32246 read more

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Extremely pleasant, our server was Great, empanadas outstanding, Smoked wings Nice flavor just right. Skirt steak thumbs up. Beverages great Margaritas. Will Definitely recommend and will return. Thank you, Bahama Breeze read more

I love the happy hour here. The service is great and the food is so good. I enjoy the live music. The atmosphere is wonderful. read more

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Good food - nice place - it looked good for a try and we weren't disappointed - different mention than most places - great happy hour - nice waitress and good service - very tropical colors and vibe read more

This was our first time here, and we were pleasantly surprised by the laid-back atmosphere and island vibe. The service was ok, she could have been a little more attentive. and the food was simply amazing, perfectly seasoned, the only thing was that the beans tasted weird. We'll definitely be returning.. read more

Service: 5 Food: 4 Drinks: 5 Atmosphere: 4 Hostess Hannah: 5 Nice place to celebrate, chill, hangout, and unwind read more

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Shoutout to our local community heroes here at this venue! I know that I can always count on the staff to be pleasant, the food to be amazing, and the ambiance to have chill island vibes! I truly appreciate the hospitality felt here. The food has the proper flavors and textures that I enjoy from Caribbean food. The drinks are amazing because of the combinations, variety, and flavors. The sangrias are easily some of our favorites. The proteins here are masterfully prepared and accompanied with the perfect sides. Savory black beans, tender seasoned rice, and amazing sauces!!! I like my favorite go-to's, but I also like to take an adventure with new dishes like crispy chicken and Johnny cakes!! Hubby said the seafood paella is so good that he would eat the shells if it were possible! That meant it was proper!! I can't help but chill and sway to the music! The staff is amazing! Professional, personable, and joyful. I know that everyone is very busy, but they are attentive and friendly. I look forward to coming here to chill and enjoy the food.... It's bussin!! read more

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After years of menu changes, I am left guessing when ordering takeout here but I still find myself satisfied with the Jerk Chicken Pasta and my fiancée loves the grilled salmon. We truly miss some former appetizer like the lobster quesadillas, but what can you do? For take out, portion sizes are always plentiful and packed well. My one complaint is that curbside service can range from speedy to taking 35+ minutes past your intended pickup time. It's always a guessing game whether some large group with randomly pop into the location and push out your order significantly. Overall, the food is seasoned well and a great central location in the St. John's Town Center for dine-in in the middle of a day of shopping, or take out to end your evening. read more

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Food was Empanadas, Conch Fritters and coconut shrimp as appetizers. All were very good. I've never tried Empanadas before, I really enjoyed them.Shrimp were crisp and tasty with a sweet fruity mustard tasting dipping sauce. The fritters were good but a little mushie for my pallet. Friend had the Pineapple rice bowl. She said it was delicious. read more

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Came for dinner and was seated right away. The waitress was fantastic and service was top notch. The food came out within 10 minutes after ordering. The snapper and the mahi mahi were new on the menu. Both had very good flavor. Both fish were not super fresh. They weren't bad but not as tasty as a fresh fish. If you look at my pictures the plate looked a lot better than it tasted. Place was clean. read more

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Went here for an early birthday brunch. Our large party was immediately seated with no wait. Our server very friendly and accommodating. The food was a hit and miss for some of us but overall the dining experience was good enough to come back.the drinks were beautiful and delectable. read more

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The ambiance is very fun and it is a great place to meet up with friends. The service is generally friendly and they are attentive. The selection on the menu is pretty limited for me as I don't like spicy food and I adhere to a keto diet. I added in my diet restrictions as the menu in general is fairly good but if you are adverse to spice and/or limit your carb/sugar intake, the menu is very sparse. read more

Food took over an hour to come to our table It was okay, nothing wow I wouldn't rush back to try read more

The description of this restaurant says consistently average. I completely disagree. When we travel we especially look for a BB because we love it so much. Empanadas are the bomb. A newer item the crab and cheese appetizer is fantastic. Top it all off with coconut shrimp and you have a great meal. We will keep looking for a BB whenever we can !!! read more

Bahama breeze is one of our usual go to spots, however, they are not with other issues at times. I will say this visit was really good. Everything was fresh and hot service was great. We had our usual server. Kate and she was on point. We decided to sit down on the patio this day and it was a nice breezy day. And the drinks are good and do you recommend this location down in town center. This days visit was a 10. read more

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Had a great time sitting at the bar and Indy made our drinks just right! The Mango hot hiney margarita was so good i had to get 2. The yuca cheese sticks had a nice flavor and texture but were a little overcooked. I also got the steak and coconut shrimp as my main course. The steak had a nice flavor but was a little tough. The island Snapper was also delicious, very flavorful. Overall had a great experience and I'll definitely stop back in! read more

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Had an awesome time at Bahama Breeze in Jacksonville! The band Chillakaya was amazing--great vibes and energy. Shoutout to GM Zach for being so welcoming and professional. Definitely coming back!" read more

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The food was really great! Quick service and boy they make a killer Margaretta! At the time I went around 1:30pm it was not overly crowded and we had a very nice time and enjoyed the music they were playing. The waitress checked on us multiple times. Great time!!! read more

If you're heading to Bahama Breeze, do yourself a favor and sit at the bar with Bobby! He's hands down one of the best bartenders I've ever met -- super friendly, attentive, and always makes you feel welcome. You can tell he genuinely enjoys what he does. His drink recommendations are always on point (seriously, let him surprise you -- you won't be disappointed), and he keeps the good vibes flowing all night. Whether it's a casual happy hour or a night out with friends, Bobby's energy and professionalism make the whole experience 10x better. Bahama Breeze is lucky to have him -- I'll definitely be coming back just for Bobby's great service and good vibes! read more

Big Bobby is one of those rare people who instantly makes you feel welcome the second you sit down. He greets everyone like an old friend, remembers your name and your usual order, and somehow always manages to make the whole bar feel like a community. He takes real pride in what he does -- every drink comes out perfectly balanced, and he'll happily tweak anything to your taste without hesitation. He's genuine, kind, and has that calm, steady energy that makes the entire place feel relaxed and fun, no matter how busy it gets. It's obvious that Bobby truly cares about people. He takes the time to check in, remembers the little details about your life, and makes every visit feel personal. You don't just leave with a great drink -- you leave in a better mood. Bahama Breeze is lucky to have someone like him behind the bar. read more

Preparation Presentation Personality Pace Professionalism Bobby Jones knows my drink! Very few get it right ! read more

Came here for a birthday and had an amazing time! Great food, yummy drinks Zach the manager helped us then we also had excellent service. Chillakaya was playing live -- such a cool band. Highly recommend!" read more

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3.5 stars is a more accurate rating, but I prefer to round up rather than down. It's been yeeeeears since we've been to Bahama Breeze, but have always enjoyed it in the past, so we were looking forward to coming back when a friend picked it for their birthday dinner. Despite being a large party of about 25 people, service was good. Food was delivered promptly and the servers were attentive. I ordered a dragonfruit margarita, which was surprisingly quite good considering that I'm not normally into fruity drinks. For appetizers, we ordered the skillet simmered jerk shrimp, crab and 3 cheese dip, and yuca cheese sticks. I didn't care for the yuca cheese sticks, but the crab dip and shrimp were both good. For an entree, we ordered the lobster and shrimp linguini, which has always been a staple. I did think the linguini was slightly over cooked, but the flavor was good. Overall, we were satisfied with our meal, but the food quality and flavor was just slightly over mediocre. Everything was good, but just didn't stand out, and with so many other options to choose from, I just don't see myself wanting to come back for anything other than the margarita. read more

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We've always had a great time when we come here. The happy hour half priced appetizers is a steal. The jerk shrimp appetizer is so good and the bread it is served with is so fluffy. Also on our list of favorites is the coconut shrimp and yuca fries. I got the salmon this last time and it was really good. In the past I've also ordered the chimichurri steak and it was so good!! It is in the town center so traffic is what it is but there is ample parking. read more

This used to be my favorite happy hour spot but I haven't been in awhile. Just came back today for lunch and it was less busy than usual, we got our table right away. I had ordered the Virgin Pina colada, it was overly sweet and not cold enough. I would liked it a bit more flavour. Onto the entree, I had the new pineapple chicken and shrimp served with white rice. It was surprisingly too sour, I believe there was too much pineapple juice in the sauce which made it soggy and not sweet enough. Our server was great though, Tony (I believe) was very attentive and kept checking up on us. Which was the highlight of my experience. read more

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When first open was one of favorite place to eat. Then the service and food left you wanting.

Just ok. Didn't have everything on the menu. Can you tell me that up front? No military discount which doesn't affect rating for me but just letting you know. Service was pretty good. I don't think I would go back. Which means I am ubering somewhere else if I am staying here. Cause it is probably the best place in St. John's town center for drinking. read more

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In this area after an appointment with my daughter trying to find a spot to have dinner - remembered I have a gift card from here, so we decided to stop in here. They have a sign on their door about masks, social distancing, etc., so I was a bit surprised when we were sat in an area where every other table was full (and many others around were not). We started with the yucca cheese sticks - these had no flavor whatsoever. None. We added salt and with the included two sauces decided we were too hungry to wait and so we ate them anyway. Would never order them again though. My daughter got the Cajun Shrimp Pasta and I opted for the Salmon with sweet potato mash and green beans. The pasta was well cooked, shrimp were nice and juicy, and just enough of a spice to give it some good flavor. My salmon was cooked perfectly, the green beans were so tasty, and the mashed sweet potatoes were okay. We did have a time getting drink refills, even after using their table pad to request a server. Bahama Breeze has good food, nothing spectacular, and probably not my choice as I find them to be quite pricey. But all in all we had a nice dinner and enjoyed ourselves. read more

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