This post brought to you by Bahama Breeze. All opinions are 100% mine.
Summer is here and what better way to celebrate than with the Bahama Breeze Summer Beach Bash? I was going through severe Caribbean withdrawal after coming home from an eight day cruise, so I grabbed Chris and headed out to Bahama Breeze to keep the tropical momentum going with a fun date night out! It's so nice to get a feel of the tropics without leaving your city, I really need to do this more often.
The Summer Beach Bash at Bahama Breeze is all about experiencing the fun of the tropics without leaving your backyard. With live music on Saturday nights, delicious tropical-inspired dishes and a fabulous mojito bar, Bahama Breeze has everything you need to get a taste of the tropics right in your own backyard!
The Summer Beach Bash at Bahama Breeze will run through August 3rd and has everything you need to live it up on a Saturday night!
With live music inspired by the tropics, the Bahama Breeze Ultimate Pineapple signature cocktail and a very special Instagram Selfie Contest, there’s no better way to take a little vacation without having to whip out your passport!
At the Bahama Breeze Summer Beach Bash, their mojito bar allows you to choose your fruit and rum, then watch as their experienced bartenders mix up your customized cocktail!
Mojitos are my very favorite drink, and I ordered a lemon Ginger Mojito - it even had a piece of sugar cane in it! YUM!
The Lemon Ginger Mojito was delicious, but of course you can get as creative as you want.
You can also try the Ultimate Pineapple, the official Summer Beach Bash drink for summer!
While you're at the Summer Beach Bash at Bahama Breeze, enter the #MyBBSelfie Instagram Contest! It's a fun way to capture the moment while you are having fun at the Bahama Breeze Summer Beach Bash.
Entering is so simple, all you have to do is share a selfie with the hashtag #MyBBSelfie on Instagram and you will be entered to win a $25 Bahama Breeze gift card and fun swag!
We had a fantastic time at the Bahama Breeze Summer Beach Bash, especially with the live music! The band played all sorts of popular songs, incorporating a tropical rhythm so it felt authentic. People were specifically requesting to sit outside so that they could enjoy the ambiance!
We started off with the Ropa Viejo Tacos as an appetizer and boy were they delicious! We have been to the Caribbean quite a bit and I felt like this was something I could easily order off any menu on the islands! They had just the right amount of spice without being too "hot" for my taste.
Chris and I both ordered the Jerk Chicken Pasta - it's one of Bahama Breeze's most popular dishes, according to my friends who eat there regularly. I ordered the regular portion and Chris ordered the small portion (they have a special option for some of their meals that are lighter and lower in calories because the portion is smaller). I honestly ordered the larger portion so that I would have enough for leftovers to take home...it was so big that I ate a full meal, and Chris and I each had a full serving the next night for dinner!
The Jerk Chicken Pasta at Bahama Breeze is fantastic! It has just the right amount of jerk seasoning, a creamy sauce over the pasta, and crisp asparagus and sauteed mushrooms. This is now my favorite dish at Bahama Breeze, and you can get it year-round!
Our guest (who is camera shy and backed away as soon as I brought out the camera to snap a picture of her food! ha ha!) ordered the Jerk Chicken platter, which came with half a chicken, plantains and rice, beans and salsa. The Jerk Chicken was amazing - yes, she let me take a bite - and the rice, beans and plantains made it a truly tropical experience. I don't think I've had a single meal in the Caribbean that wasn't served with plantains or rice and beans.
I've noticed something about Bahama Breeze: they serve large portions! This is fantastic for people like me who love taking home leftovers so that I can enjoy the meal a second time!
We had so much fun at the Bahama Breeze Summer Beach Bash and can't wait to go again! Visit your local Bahama Breeze now through August 3rd to experience the Summer Beach Bash for yourself, and make sure to enter my giveaway for a $50 Bahama Breeze gift card and a LARGE Bahama Breeze t-shirt!
Bahama Breeze Summer Beach Bash $50 Gift Card Giveaway
To enter, simply leave a comment on on this blog post telling me why you want to go to the Bahama Breeze Summer Beach Bash. What gets you most excited? Is it the Mojito bar? The Ultimate Pineapple cocktail? The delicious tropical-themed cuisine or the live music? Tell me why to win! This contest is open to US residents 21+ (due to alcohol content) and ends on July 22nd. I'll pick a winner on July 23rd.
Don't forget to enter the #MyBBSelfie Instagram contest too!
tamra H
Love the idea of the mojito bar, what a fun event!
TerriAnn @ Cookies & Clogs
The Ropa Viejo Tacos and Jerk Chicken pasta looks amazing. What a great idea to have a Mojito bar – very creative!
Kelsey Apley
I agree it looks amazing and who wouldn't love a mojito bar, sounds so fun!!!
heather s
I love the great food and the relaxing atmosphere
Adrienne gordon
I want to go because it would be a fun night out.
Melanie S.
I like the whole thing! It feels like a vacation, and I could really use one of those. 🙂
Jessie C.
I would love to win this for a date with my family, the Jerk chicken pasta looks so delicious!
Jen Andrade
So sad there isn't a location in California near me! Your whole meal plus drinks has me drooling though...
Denise S
I want to go because I really need a break around here.
Tammy
I'd love to go because Bahama Breeze was the last restaurant I went to with my dad before he passed last summer (In Florida) besides being delicious I remember being at peace, it was a happy place and now they have one here in NJ just a mile away from me. I thought I would have to visit Florida to ever eat there again.
Cynthia C
I would be excited about a nice night out. The food looks good!
Natalie
I would love to go meet new people in a relaxing and fun atmosphere with great food.
Robin (Masshole Mommy)
I love Bahama Breeze, but we don't have any near me 🙁 I will hit the one in Orlando next month, though.
Ellen Christian
Looks delicious and like a fun time for everyone!
Cinny
How fun! I think I'm excited since we need a date night!
Kelsey Apley
Wow that looks like such a fun place to eat, I love their style! The food looks AMAZING!!!!
tracey byram
I love going anywhere that has live music.
Debra
Love the mojito bar! I've never been to a Bahama Breeze before - there's only a few in Northern NJ - but I want to check it out!
Jenn
Their food is AMAZING! We used to go all the time when we lived in downtown Ft Lauderdale, I wish we lived closer now. I miss it.
Amber Edwards
Oh goodness! Look at all that delicious food! i want to go to a bahama Breeze!
Stacey - Seattle Mom Blog
Bahama Breeze is such a fun place to eat. I love the outdoor seating and island feel!
Jennifer
There's such a nice atmosphere there, and the food looks beautiful. If I ever travel to a place that has one, I'll be trying it for sure.
Courtney
What a gorgeous restaurant. Such atmosphere. I'll have to go there next time I travel to an area that has one.
Kimmy Ripley
I have gone past Bahama Breeze so many times and never have ate there but would love to try it! I would really love to try their food. The menu looks awesome.
Taryn T.
My hubby and I rarely get to go away. Overnight trips alone are out, as we don't have people to help with the kiddos, but this Bash would help us feel that just for a few hours, we were away! Live music, great food and drinks!!! It also sounds heavenly!
Daisy
Now you have me craving Bahama Breeze. I love their food and drinks. I always read the entire menu and then order the same thing. lol. 🙂
Debi
Everything looks great. It seems like a great place to enjoy a night out and relax
Elizabeth @ Being MVP
Looks like you had a great time! I want to go 😉
April Brenay
my husband loves their Aruba Red beers, its our favorite resturant!
Tammy Woodall
I've never been to Bahama Breeze before but definitely want to. I would love to try their Ultimate Pineabpple Cocktail. The Tropical-Themed items look delicious. I would like to try their Jerk Chicken.
Tammy Woodall
I've never been to Bahama Breeze before but definitely want to. I would love to try their Ultimate Pineapple Cocktail. The Tropical-Themed items look delicious. I would like to try their Jerk Chicken.
T Michelle Trump
I would love to try the mojito bar. This sounds perfect for a girls night out!
Linda Lansford
I want to go to the Bahama Breeze Summer Beach Bash for the tropical theme
Dawn Lopez
Oooh I wish I could click my feet three times and just appear that! From food, drinks to setting.. I need to get there ASAP!
Nolie
Food looks so good but I want to go get me a customized cocktail.
candice
what a fun place AND a mojito bar…that is a fab idea!
Tammi @ My Organized Chaos
great contest, I could use some Caribbean sun right now. Ahhh, now you have me daydreaming!
Tracy Pryor
I would love to win and be able to take my husband out on a date.
Laura (Lauras Little House Tips)
What a fun night. It's nice you got a date night and such great surroundings. Love your pictures. Thanks for sharing.
Aimee Smith
Those tacos looks so tasty! I love a good date night!
Ann Bacciaglia
The Mojito bar looks very inviting! Such a fun and refreshing drink. The food also looks great.
Angela S
When I lived in Florida, I ate at Bahama Breeze all the time. I don't have one near me in GA, but did get to stop into one on a recent trip to Orlando.
kristin
YUM! Looks like a great place, and that bar. YUM! I could use some fun in the sun, I baldy want to visit Florida.
Melanie Roberts
This looks like a blast.... love the decor.. the food looks delicious.... great summer time fun..thanks for sharing
Amy D
I love this place! Look at those drinks and meals!! Yum-o!!
Pam
Looks like an awesome place to eat! The mojito bar is really cool.
Kristen
I'd definitely want to try the Ultimate Pineapple Cocktail!
Kelly D
I would enjoy the tropical-themed cuisine at the Bahama Breeze Beach Bash.
Liz Mays
Everything about the meal looked fantastic! Can you believe I've never tried a mojito though? I need to do that!
Mama to 5 BLessings
I have never eaten there before, sounds like a nice place to eat with delicious food.
valmg @ From Val's Kitchen
Sounds like a blast!! I've never been to a Bahama Breeze and they literally just opened one in the next town over.
Marina @ Mommy Snippets
How fun! I have never even heard of Bahama Breeze, let alone been to one. Looks nice.
tammileetips
What a fun restaurant!!! I love the beach so these types of restaurant are my favorite!!
Shauna
Oh my goodness, what total fun. Sounds like a great time with great food. Thanks so much for sharing!
Sarah Hirsch
i want to go because i love the food at bahama breeze, and such a fun atmosphere!
Kelly Hutchinson
I wish we had a Bahama Breeze in my town, but sadly, we do not. You made everything look so delicious and fun!
Sarah @ Must Have Mom
That ultimate pineapple Bahama Breeze sounds delicious.
Jennifer Essad
While I enjoy everything you mentioned what is most fun is the environment itself. Bahama Breeze has a relaxed atmosphere has creative foods and drinks and allows us to sit back and relax. I'd love to win and take my husband for a relaxing evening on the deck.
Carrie Messer
I'd love to take my mom to try the ultimate pineapple cocktail since Bahama Breeze is her favorite restaurant.
elishia bakle
pineapple cocktail hello! here i come! anything pineapple i have to try its my fav fruit
CR Williams
I would have to say the delicious tropical-themed cuisine. I am always excited to try new foods.
Onica {MommyFactor}
What a fun event to relax and enjoy a summer drink at. I have to look for these Bahama Breeze in my area to enjoy.
Andrea Julian
The jerk chicken looks amazing!
Andrea Julian
The jerked chicken looks amazing!
Racquel
This looks like a great experience! Good food and good times.
ELIZABETH C.
I would love to go just for a relaxing night out & to listen to the music.
Maryann D.
This sounds like fun and I do like the food also at Bahama Breeze!
Carly D.
I am excited for a nice date with my husband at a tropical place that reminds me of our honeymoon!
Susan Christy
Oh yea, Mojitos!!!
janna johnson
Def pineapple drinks and live music!!
Jennifer Heintz
Mojito Bar at Bahama Breeze! What could be more fun?
Tiffany Hearn
The Ultimate Pineapple and live bands sound awesome!
Christine P
Love the Cilantro Lime Chicken and tostones at Bahama Breeze! Would love to try a drink in a pineapple too! 🙂
Nancy @ Whispered Inspirations
OMG, this looks absolutely amazing!!! I've only been there once when I was in Florida. So yummy.
Kathleen Ophelan
I am super pregnant so the delicious food and live music excites me most. But as soon as Im done breastfeeding I am so there for a mojito. I love BB, their food is always awesome and so fresh!
Marcie W.
I have never been to Bahama Breeze but that will definitely have to change! A refreshing cocktail is a must have when visiting a restaurant during the summer months.
Kim Keithline
I love Bahama Breeze I recently discovered it when I took my son to college they have awesome food and cocktails, I am excited to win because I love the Shrim and grits at bahama breeze and I would love to have Mojito with it!
Donna
I've never tried a mojito before... really want to though! All the food looks amazing!
Amanda Sakovitz
I would love to try the Mojito bar! I've never had a mojito and I'm always happy to listen to some good music.
Giselle
I'm Cuban & live in Miami so def the mojito bar makes me excited! Would love to go! Fingers crossed!
Missa Lynn
We *LOVE* Bahama Breeze! The mojitos are amazing, and so is the food!
CASEYCOLETTE
There is one about 20 min away on HWY 280 in Birmingham, Al and I have never been! It sounds delish! The noodles picture above is making my mouth water. A night out for dinner and drinks w/o kids sounds FAB!
Kenneth Ostrer
Love the food. I've eaten there a coupla times and they always have great service and a great menu. Love the drinks too 🙂 *crosses fingers
Christine Treece
Mmmmm the Mojito Bar sounds amazing! I definitely be interested in that! 🙂
Thanks!
Maryssa T.
Because my birthday is the on the 25th this month!! 🙂
Katie Rose
I went to Bahama Breeze with my girlfriends when I was in college (several years ago) I'd love to go back again and take my hubby with me! 🙂
harford howell
well to be honest because me and the wife need a drink... to imagine were at the Bahamas , because we won't be going there no time soon...
Cynthia
My husband and I would love a date night. Grab a couple of drinks and sit and listen to music.
Lisa V.
Everything about Bahama Breeze sounds wonderful...would remind me of my cruises.
stacy
I love pineapple, so the ultimate pineapple cocktail is calling my name!
Brittney House
I'm most excited about the mojito bar. After working long hours, it's nice to get away and have some drinks!
kyl neusch
the idea of the mojito bar is the best
Erica B.
It would just be nice to get out!
Paula Michele Hafner
I'm most excited about the food. I love to try new types of food!
Tracy
Such cute pics of you and your hubs!! 😉
Lilly Campagnol
I'd like to win so I can take hubby out for a night of yummy tropical food and live music.
courtney hennagir
I would love to go because my hubby and I love Bahama Breeze! We even went there after our wedding to celebrate! The mojito bar is calling my name!
Giant Sis
I'd love the live music and the mojito bar! Would love to escape for a little while!
Peggy Rydzewski
I have never been to this restaurant before but have passed it several time always saying.. I want to go there . Now the pineapple cocktail just might get me there..!!!
Valeen N
I'm most excited for the whole atmosphere of a beach blast. Delicious food while listening to great music! Sign me up!
Nicole Millheim
I want to go to try all the delicious dishes they serve
Eugenia Hall
I'd like to go because it sounds like a great date night for Hubby and I. The drinks sound amazing and the food looks great.
Tari
The taco picture was enough to send me to the online menu to review all the other choices. Love this restaurant!
Anna
I would love to try the mojitos!
Crystal F
I think it sounds like a lot of fun. Hubby and I just found a babysitter that we trust and this would make the perfect date night. thank you!
Rachel
I would love to go because it sounds like fun-- date night, anyone?!
liz l
I am Cuban and this will bring me back home 🙂
Stephanie Galbraith
The food looks amazing!
Ashley Fryer
I love their food and drinks! And hanging out on the patio is always a blast.
Joy Q
I really would love to try the Ultimate Pineapple cocktail and I love sitting outside on their patio.
Jackie
I love live music while eating or drinking, so that seems like the best part to me. Although, the Ultimate Pineapple cocktail is a close second.
Kathryn C
I have never been to a Bahama Breeze! there is one in the city- about 45 min drive from us. I love trying new restaurants, winning this would be a perfect way to try it out
Kathryn C
Kelley Roach
I love the great food and the relaxing atmosphere
Cynthia Richardson
Wow! A Mojito bar? Is that heaven or what?
Thomas Murphy
I want to go for the Mojito bar
CharityS
I really would love to sample some island food, and Bahama Breeze is the perfect place to do it.
Stefani Tolson
I wish we had a Bahama Breeze near! I heard they got some good food.