Westfield Confirms Bahama Breeze Patch Report

The following report was submitted by Hunter Robinson, on behalf of , concerning the May 9 announcement of the planned fall opening of Bahama Breeze at the Brandon shopping mall. Brandon Patch reported on the construction documents for that restaurant in an April 25 report. We asked then, and ask again, “How Psyched Are You?” Let us know in the comment box below.
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Bahama Breeze Island Grille — the casual dining restaurant that gives guests the feeling of a Caribbean escape — has selected Westfield Brandon for its newest location in Florida and will be located at 805 Brandon Town Center Drive. The new Bahama Breeze Island Grille is expected to open this fall and will bring approximately 175 new jobs to the Brandon area.

“We are excited to bring Bahama Breeze to Brandon and Westfield Brandon is an ideal location for our restaurant,” said John Wilkerson, Bahama Breeze senior vice president for operations. “Guests visiting the area will be able to take a break from their shopping and experience an unforgettable island escape at our restaurant with fresh and delicious foods and tropical drinks in a warm and vibrant atmosphere. Our guests can also take advantage of the great Florida climate and experience our live Caribbean music on the outdoor deck.”

The Brandon Bahama Breeze will be open daily for lunch and dinner and happy hour Monday through Friday from 4 to 6 p.m. The restaurant will also offer call-ahead seating, which lets guests add their name to the wait list in advance. 

“We are delighted that Bahama Breeze will join Westfield Brandon,” said Tara Martin, regional marketing director for Westfield Brandon. “With its innovative menu, top-notch customer service and festive ambiance, this iconic brand is the perfect complement to our Westfield Brandon lifestyle of exceptional shopping, dining and entertainment.”

Known for its fresh seafood, wood-grilled chicken and flame-grilled steaks made with island inspiration, Bahama Breeze features guest favorites including a variety of housemade burgers, Jerk Chicken Pasta, Coconut Shrimp, Fresh Pan-Seared Salmon Pasta and Baby Back Ribs.

The restaurant also has daily fresh fish offerings and a wide selection of shareable appetizers such as Firecracker Shrimp and Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sliders, as well as a “snacks and small plates” menu that offers outstanding value and variety, including Chicken Empanadas, Mojo Marinated Pork with Sweet Plantains and Sweet Peruvian Corn Cakes. 

Bahama Breeze is also known for its handcrafted tropical drinks and features an extensive bar menu with a variety of mojitos, margaritas, martinis and tropical cocktails, as well as a diverse beer list that includes Aruba Red, a microbrew made especially for Bahama Breeze. The restaurant also offers a selection of “skinny cocktails” with as few as 103 calories, for those who are watching their calories but still want refreshing tropical flavor.

Bahama Breeze has a warm, island-like atmosphere that features vibrant colors, high ceilings and lush landscaping.  The space can accommodate small and large parties in intimate and group settings, has a spacious bar and an outdoor deck with comfortable seating and large HD flat-screen TVs that guests can enjoy year round. 

About Bahama Breeze

With 30 locations nationwide, Bahama Breeze is the restaurant that brings you the feeling of a Caribbean escape and invites you to Feed Your Island Spirit® with the food, drink and vibrant atmosphere you’d find in the Caribbean. The restaurant is known for fresh, delicious seafood, distinctive chicken dishes and flame-grilled steaks, accompanied by refreshing, hand-crafted tropical drinks.  Popular menu items include Jerk Chicken Pasta, Coconut Shrimp, Fresh Pan-Seared Salmon Pasta, Baby Back Ribs and Center-Cut Filet Mignon, and a daily fresh fish sheet offering guests a choice of several fresh fish species, preparations and side items.  All Bahama Breeze locations are open for lunch and dinner daily, from 11 a.m. until late, and offer call-ahead seating.  For more information, visit www.bahamabreeze.com, and visit us on Facebook, www.facebook.com/bahamabreeze.