
The newest addition to the restaurant scene at Cross Creek Mall in central Fayetteville, Bahama Breeze Island Grille will be opening the doors to its second location in North Carolina on Feb. 5, 2024.
The Fayetteville location is now officially posted on the restaurant’s website and while customers are unable to make reservations or place early orders as of this article's publication, future guests can now preview the menu and get an idea of the flavors and Happy Hour offerings coming soon.
Located at the official address of 570 Cross Creek Mall, the new restaurant advertises
a vibrant island atmosphere filled with tropical drinks, Caribbean-inspired food, and live music.
“Music plays a major part of our restaurant's energetic island-vibe. Our songs are artfully curated, and we regularly schedule live music performances for your entertainment,“ reads the website's description of the new location.

Located outside the Cross Creek Mall at the corner of Skibo Rd and Morganton Rd, the project was under construction throughout 2023 and brought to life by Buffalo Construction, Inc., a commercial construction partner based in Louisville, KY with experience in hospitality, retail and restaurant builds.
Marketing Director for Buffalo Construction Inc. Sierra Baumle confirmed with the Greater Fayetteville Business Journal that the finished building will be an 11,000 sf restaurant with patio, bar and private dining room. Buffalo construction partnered with DP3 Architects to build the project.
See more about the Fayetteville Bahama Breeze Island Grille on their website here.
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