Broadway at the Beach Blog

When there's a chill in the air, there's nothing better than a hot bowl of soup. That's probably why America's first chilly month of each year is designated as National Soup Month.

At Broadway at the Beach, our restaurants have added their own unique twists to popular varieties of this piping hot food, and many even create and serve a different soup each day. Stop in and discover rich chowders, chunky soups, zesty gumbos, and thick beef and bean stews flavored with red chilies.

At Landry'sSeafood, your taste buds will be tingling with the exciting flavor of spicy gumbo filled with seafood and andouille sausage. Love bacon? Then you'll want to taste Landry's version of New England-style Clam Chowder, because it's laced with bacon. Order up a bowl of she-crab soup, and you'll be enthralled by Landry's classic recipe with its subtle flavors.

Head over to Joe's Crab Shack if you're a fan of the traditional approach to rich and creamy New England Clam Chowder. This big bowl of hearty will stick to your ribs.

The queen of all seafood cuisine, she-crab soup, can also be found at Key West Grill, where they also have an awesome Cuban-inspired black bean soup with sour cream and corn tortillas on the menu. But this restaurant is best known for its signature spiced Key West Conch Chowder. Don't miss it!

For many of us, chili is the comfort food we like the best when the weather turns cold. Chili lovers can get their fix at Johnny Rocketswhere the all-meat chili is as big a hit as the rock 'n roll tunes playing on the jukebox. Or head over to Liberty Brewery & Grillwhere big bowls of this Southwestern-inspired stew are served with cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses.

From hot and spicy to traditional favorites, you can enjoy them all at Broadway at the Beach.

Have you and your family gone to see Santa yet? Would your kids enjoy a nice long visit with the jolly old elf? How wonderful would it be to have an hour and a half to shoot photos of your children enjoying a party with the big guy?

Grab your camera and bring the kids to Hard Rock Cafe's “Breakfast with Santa” to meet Santa and get a treat from Mrs. Claus.

Santa will be making his list and checking it twice when he comes to Hard Rock on Saturday, December 12, and Saturday, December 19 for his annual “Breakfast with Santa” at Hard Rock Café.

Enjoy a full, hot, breakfast buffet. From scrambled eggs, bacon and sausage, to French Toast sticks with maple syrup, Santa's serving up a feast that has something to please everyone from the littlest kids to Mom and Dad.

Hard Rock will be taking reservations for an 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. seating. Just call 843-946-0007 Ext. 208. Santa tells us that the 10 a.m. seatings are filling up fast, so call today! Breakfast is $9.95 per person, and children 2 and younger get to eat free when they're with a paying adult.

Hard Rock will also have a free activities room presented by Sparkles, RIDEMAKERZ, Over the Moon Productions and Coccadotts. And, as a special holiday treat, all kids will receive a free admission ticket to WonderWorks (valid with the purchase of a full-priced adult ticket).

After everyone's tummy is full, why not walk off your meal with a stroll around Broadway at the Beach? No other place in town has such a variety of gift options and treats. From toys to jewelry to clothing and more, Broadway offers the unique, beautiful and unexpected at prices worth celebrating.

October is National Pretzel Month. It's time to celebrate the creation of one of mankind's truly twisted inventions — the soft pretzel. Legend says that Christian monks created the doughy treat as far back as the 12th century. They twisted the pretzels into the shape of crossed arms – the popular posture for prayer in those very old days. By the 17th century, the pretzel knot was being revered as a symbol of everlasting love.

Some reports say the pretzel came over to America with the first English settlers, but it wasn't until 1861 that the first pretzel factory was built in Pennsylvania. Today, one of that state's claims to fame is that it produces 80% of all the pretzels made in the U.S.

Which brings us to Auntie Anne's, a company that started selling its pretzels at a Pennsylvania farmers market in 1988, and now has a home at Broadway at the Beach.

At Auntie Anne's in Broadway's Caribbean Village, these delicious snacks are mixed, hand-rolled and shaped right before your eyes, then baked to perfection as you wait with your mouth watering.

Auntie Anne's likes to say that it's “raising the standard of snacking" and few who have tasted their pretzels would disagree. In addition to their awesomely delicious basic pretzel, there are adventurous options like roasted garlic & parmesan and jalapeno. A variety of scrumptious dips are offered to jazz up the pretzely goodness.

But where's the meat? It's in the pepperoni pretzel and Auntie Anne's salute to the great American hot dog. Don't miss that unusually delicious treat formed by snuggling a plump Nathan's Famous hot dog inside soft, chewy pretzel dough.

Got a sweet tooth? Check out the sweet almond, raisin and cinnamon sugar pretzels. For the nuggets fan, Auntie Anne's has pretzel nuggets covered in cinnamon sugar or stuffed with cheddar cheese.

Why not celebrate fall and National Pretzel Month by sharing your thoughts about Auntie Anne's pretzels using #NationalPretzelMonth on social media?

Then, take a stroll around Lake Broadway. There's no better snack to have in hand on a crisp autumn day than a warm, soft pretzel.

Since 1995, Broadway at the Beach has been the center of fun for Myrtle Beach. Roughly 14 million guests visit us each year to enjoy our restaurants, shops, and entertainment. Those twenty years have flown by, and now some who first came to Broadway as kids are returning to experience Broadway with their own families.

We want to thank you for your support by providing a few surprises, as well as prizes. This month, we'll have special activities on the 20^th. And, we'll do it all over again on July 20 and August 20.

On Saturday, June 20 from 4 to 6 p.m., join us in Center Court for a little fun in the sun. We'll have character appearances; free balloons and free face painting for the kids, a spin wheel of prizes, where everyone is a winner, and if you're one of the first 200 people to attend, you'll get a free candy pack from our friends at It'Sugar. (If the weather turns on us, we'll move the spin wheel of prizes, the It'Sugar giveaway, and our free balloons inside the Guest Services office.)

After all that fun on June 20, why not bring Dad back to Broadway the next day for Father's Day? Turn him on to some high octane fun at Broadway Grand Prix where the whole family can enjoy 19 attractions including go-kart tracks, rock wall climbing, the thrilling Skycoaster®, indoor arcade, and more. Next, head over to Helicopter Adventures for a memorable ride into the sky high above Myrtle Beach. Round out the day with a jet boat ride around Lake Broadway before taking Dad to his favorite restaurant for dinner.

Spending time with your Dad is the best gift you can give him. So come to Broadway and make some memories together.

TripAdvisor reviews are the "go to" source for those planning a vacation, choosing a restaurant or heading to an attraction. When a property receives a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence two years in a row, it's both outstanding and inspiring.

Recipients of the award are "determined by traveler reviews and ratings on TripAdvisor." To earn one, a property has to "consistently impress travelers" — so much so that travelers are moved to write a review about the experience.

It's truly inspiring to read the many positive reviews that catapulted Broadway to its Excellence award.

Some reviews confirmed that you come to Broadway because of the "Great food choices. Great shops. Rides for the little ones. Mini golf and water sports. Great break from the beach."

We were especially thrilled to see reviews raving that "Broadway at the Beach is my family's all-time favorite place to visit when we are at MYRTLE BEACH!!!! We had dinner at Hard Rock and Margaritaville. Explored WonderWorks, ziplined, shopped, had a wine tasting, ate pralines, fed the fish, and people watched. Favorite place besides the beach."

Those kinds of reviews earned us a Certificate again this year. But, more importantly, they demonstrated that you think we're delivering a great experience.

And knowing that is the best award of all.