Wanting to cruise to the Caribbean or sail away, but don’t have the funds to do so? Sometimes simply going out to eat at a tropical-themed restaurant is all you need to take a mini-staycation. Reggae music, Caribbean-influenced cuisine, a unique atmosphere you can’t beat? That’s what you’ll find at Bahama Breeze in North Carolina. This Raleigh restaurant transports you to clear water and white sand, with some delicious food too.

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Palm trees in Raleigh? Surely the only place so clever to transport the island-vibe to the Capital City would indeed be Bahama Breeze. With a total getaway feel, just walking inside this themed restaurant in North Carolina transports you miles away.
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The interior features an airy sunroom reminiscent of a beach-style restaurant and also a cozy booth section with brightly-patterned seats and knick knacks adorning and decorating the restaurant.
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Many people come for the specialty cocktails, including mixed drinks right out of a pineapple. Other drinks include the classic Dark and Stormy and the Zombie California (a combination of Bacardi Black and Barbancourt Rums with Peach Schnapps). There's also the Goombay Smash with Cruzan Coconut, Spiced and Bacardi Black Rums, mixed with fresh orange and pineapple juice. If you're a mojito lover, then there's a wide range of various mojitos like classic, coconut, lemon ginger and mango jalapeño.

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A great way to experience a bit of everything is visiting for happy hour. You're treated to live music, speciality cocktails and half-priced appetizers. Happy Hour is Monday through Friday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and a special late night happy hour Sunday through Thursday from 9 p.m. to close. We can't think of a better way to finish out the weekend!
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Even if you decide to dine during normal hours, you're treated to an amazing menu. There's a little bit of everything like pork, chicken, steak, seafood, bowls, and even burgers. Favorites include the jumbo lump crabmeat stacked high with chilled shrimp, avocado and fresh mango; seafood paella, coconut shrimp, and Caribbean-style lobster mac and cheese.
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Not only does Bahama Breeze have an amazing atmosphere but also an inventive menu, unique cocktails, and special events like live music and happy hour. They're definitely living by island time here, relaxing and making the most of every meal and experience from sunup to sundown.

Looks like you can have a slice of the island life at Bahama Breeze in North Carolina – without traveling miles and miles away. Have you dined here before? Learn more and view the menu at this link on the official website and follow the Facebook page here!

Address: 3309 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, NC, 27609

Speaking of unique dining experiences, how about an all you can eat buffet that’s one of the best in the state?

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