BAHAMA BREEZE #3001

Health grade
A · 93/100
Orange County rank
Safer than 53%
Diner rating
4.4 ★ · 13,902 reviews
Violations
1 intermediate and 4 basic
Last inspected
Jun 2026

It pulls 4.4 stars across 13,902 reviews and ranks safer than 53% of Orange County restaurants we grade. Look for american in Orlando. Menus here flag vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, and other dietary options.

Get directions Call (407) 248-2499

Restaurant details

Health grade
A (93/100)
Violations
5 total — 1 intermediate, 4 basic
Address
8849 INTERNATIONAL DR, Orlando, FL
Cuisine
American
Categories
Caribbean restaurant, Bar & grill, Chicken restaurant, Cocktail bar, Jamaican restaurant, Latin American restaurant
Price
$20–30
Rating
4.4 stars (13902 reviews)
Seats
290
Phone
(407) 248-2499
Website
Official website
Photo of BAHAMA BREEZE #3001
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Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.4 Community-sourced rating 13,902 reviews
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What diners say — our read

The recurring subject in this corpus is the staff, not the food in general. Front-of-house tends to be raised approvingly here, averaging 4.5 stars. Wait times is the next most common subject, in 24% of reviews (averaging 4.0).

How much food arrives shows up in 18% of reviews as well, averaging 5.0. The single most common rating left here is 5 stars (13 of 17). Of the 17 rated reviews, 16 sit at four stars or better and 1 at two or below.

The health record runs ahead of the reviews. The last DBPR inspection returned an A (93/100) with 1 intermediate and 4 basic violations. The visit behind that grade was June 5, 2026. That puts it ahead of 53% of graded kitchens in Orange County. For specifics, the last inspection cited food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized and nonfood-contact surfaces clean.

Both measures agree, which is the least complicated version of this page. The underlying reviews are reproduced in full underneath.

Our own analysis of 17 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 29, 2026

    Excellent service, food

  • June 28, 2026

    You can't beat their $7 cocktails during Happy Hour.

  • June 26, 2026

    Reduced 1 star for atmosphere because live music on patio was too loud to carry on conversation at normal volume during dinner.

  • June 26, 2026

    10/10 My fave restaurant ever!!

  • June 26, 2026

    It was nice but I ordered steak Alfredo and it was the sliced meat that you put on sandwiches not steak you cut up.

  • June 26, 2026

    Wish it wasn't going away...

  • June 25, 2026

    Good meal & drink options, friendly staff, and quick with everything. Our large party enjoyed the place.

  • June 25, 2026

    Good vibes and great server. Will be back when visiting Orlando again (Wednesday night)

  • June 22, 2026

    Hadn't been at this location in quite some time (years). I was never thrilled with the crowds, loud music and so on. But today, Father's Day, I was treated there by my daughter and what a pleasant surprise. A total 180 degree change. Service (Adam) our server, fantastic. Food was excellent. From apatizer to main course, and left with a to go bag. Yes crowded, but pleasantly crowded. You could carry on a conversation. Atmosphere, tropical with some island music. It was good. Hope it stays like this. I'll be back.

  • June 19, 2026

    Great food. Fast. Cool atmosphere. I’d recommend.

  • June 18, 2026

    Food was good. Not the best i have ever had. Alittle spicy.

  • June 17, 2026

    Cordney did an amazing job at taking a large party of 14 and remembering every single detail of our order with no pen or paper. Great personality, and great service. This is the reason we come to Bahama Breeze. Thank you. Satisfied customer

  • June 16, 2026

    This place was awesome. I've been there at least 3 times when I head down to Orlando for my annual vacation and each time, it has never failed me. The food is awesome. My personal favorite was the shrimp tacos. They do have a decent selection and every plate gives a good portion of food to satisfy. The servers were always pleasant and eager to work and despite how busy this place was, there never a wait. The atmosphere was evtemely peaceful even with the populated area, and for the serving sizes and the quality, the price is definitely worth it!

  • June 16, 2026

    Great drinks and food

  • June 14, 2026

    Food and drinks are amazing

  • June 14, 2026

    Im a regular in Orlando and used to love coming here. Really disappointing experience today. We were told the wait would be 10 minutes and were invited to wait at the outside bar while watching the game. I requested to sit outside at a screen and the hostess said there was no problem. After 20 minutes, I politely checked on our table incase I was called and I didn’t hear my name, and was met with a rude, dismissive response from the hostess with the edges. When our table was ready, I asked if we could sit where we could continue watching the game. Instead, I was sarcastically told to sit at a dirty table if that’s what I wanted, and the hostess then instructed staff not to serve us. We ended up getting our own drinks from the bar because that’s all we wanted. The wait wasn’t the problem it was the unprofessional attitude and poor customer service that ruined the experience.

  • June 14, 2026

    Stephen (the manager) made our experience so very special! He was understanding, kind, and compassionate. I will never be able to thank him enough! Under his leadership, our servers Karen and Leslie were also amazing!

Overall Score

82 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 40/40
    Grade A
  • Dietary transparency 20/20
    9 options listed
  • Community rating 18/20
    4.4★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 4/10
    Stable, 0% clean

Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.

Opening hours

Monday
11 AM to 1 AM
Tuesday
11 AM to 1 AM
Wednesday
11 AM to 1 AM
Thursday
11 AM to 1 AM
Friday
11 AM to 1:30 AM
Saturday
11 AM to 1:30 AM
Sunday
11 AM to 1 AM

Inspection history

The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.

  1. June 5, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Call Back - Complied

    0 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 4 basic

    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
    • 53 — Food manager certification; employee food-safety training
  2. June 4, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Warning Issued

    2 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 4 basic

    • 09 — Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized (×2)
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
    • 53 — Food manager certification; employee food-safety training
  3. December 1, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    1 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 7 basic

    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
    • 05 — Food & equipment thermometers provided and accurate
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained (×2)
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation

This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →

Data last updated: June 5, 2026