Broadway at the Beach Blog

It's a little hip, a little homemade, a little Hollywood and it's the perfect place to go when you're hungry! Our recent mid-day getaway had us enjoying lunch with friends at Wahlburgers at Broadway at the Beach!

Although Wahlburgers offers a great grab and go service, we had time to sit, eat and enjoy and that is exactly what we did!

As we sipped on ice cold Teas and Cokes, our lunch date of three perused through the menu.

Although it was a little difficult to narrow down our taste buds when skimming over the Thanksgiving Day Sandwich, Mom's Sloppy Joe, Crispy Haddock Sandwich and their signature house burgers, but we finally made our minds up with the Fiesta Burger, a Cobb Salad and House Salad... and then an order of sweet potato tots (to share)!

The Fiesta Burger is a carefully crafted 1/2 lb. burger with house made southern spice, topped with jalapenos, lettuce, pepper jack cheese, house made salsa, chipotle mayo and pickles. One word, delicious! Tasty Tip: wrap the paper around it so you don't miss any of the juicy flavor!

And there is nothing skimpy about their salads, as the fresh toppings of seared chicken, roasted cherry tomatoes, bacon, crumbled blue cheese and avocado filled the cobb salad and our other lunch date opted for a house salad topped with a Turkey burger!

And then there were tots, oh those warm, delicious sweet potato tots! Trust us, you will not be able to eat just one!

As we were finishing up, our server tempted us with the sweet treats of Wahlburgers including house made frappes and even a Grilled Banana Fluffanutta (peanut butter, fresh banana, fluff and Nutella), however, we couldn't fit one more bite into our bellies!

We may just have to start with dessert on our next visit to Wahlburgers!

Sometimes you just need to dine, wine and unwind as you enjoy the company of others or as a party of one and at Broadway at the Beach, we have just the place, Landry's Seafood House!

We recently took a tasty tour and first things first, the bread! Buttery, garlic bread that melts in your mouth is the perfect snack as you decide where your palette leads! But trust us, you don't want to fill up on the bread!

A first scamper down the menu, finds everything from New Orleans BBQ shrimp, fried alligator and ribeye steaks, just to name a few!

Since we were there for lunch, we took full advantage of the great lunchbox specials, which features a first course appetizer and second course meal!

For the appetizers, you pick from a starter course, with your choice of fried zucchini, tossed salad, battered onion rings and jalapenos. We picked the fried zucchini and it did not disappoint, yum!

Next up, the second course of the lunchbox special, where you have your choice of fried fish and shrimp, shrimp scampi, fried shrimp, chicken Romano, shrimp remoulade, crawfish etoufee or grilled shrimp. Our pick, the Chicken Romano… a parmesan crusted chicken breast with a delicious red sauce served with spaghetti and veggies! Let us say again, yum!

The generous portion was enough to take home, and that's just what we did because we wanted to save room for dessert and we are so glad we did! After a flavorful appetizer and delicious meal, we were looking for something sweet to tempt our taste buds and we found just the thing, Key Lime Pie! Oh my goodness!

From start to finish, our fine dining lunch was delicious and was made even better by the ambiance of soft music, white linen tables and tea light candles that created an atmosphere of relaxation and sophistication! It was the perfect lunch time getaway during a busy week!

Let's face it, there are certain days on the calendar we don't look forward to. For some of us, that dreaded day is Tax Day or your annual dentist (or insert other medical professionals here) appointment; for others, it may be when the in-laws make their arrival or for students, it could be the first day back in the classroom. But for all those sometimes negative but necessary occasions, there are also days we count down to, the Christmases, the first day of summer and anniversaries but for us at Broadway at the Beach, it's Sunday, July 16^th, otherwise known as National Ice Cream Day!

We have a plethora of ice cream pints and plenty of flavors to pick at our ice cream shops at Broadway! Our restaurants have plenty of cool delights too, but we're devoting this blog to the eateries that are devoted to the love of all things ice cream, Ben & Jerry's, Cold Stone Creamery and Kilwins!

Delicious Duo, Ben & Jerrys!

We have doubled the deliciousness of the world-famous brand with two locations at Broadway (Ben & Jerry's South, located in the New England Fishing Village near Starbucks and Ben & Jerry's North located in the Charleston Boardwalk near Paula Deen's Family Kitchen). Whether you're in the mood for some Cherry Garcia, orUrban Bourbon or need some Blondie Ambition, grab a cone and taste the euphoric concoctions made with wholesome, natural ingredients at Ben & Jerry's.

Cool Down With Cold Stone

If it's one of their perfectly crafted creations you crave or to mix it up with your own mix-in must haves, ice cream connoisseurs can find something that is perfect for their palate at Cold Stone Creamery! Located in Heroes Harbor across from Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville, this nationally recognized shop features super-premium ice cream made fresh in the store every day! The ice creams are perfectly divine all by themselves, but we prefer to add in some deliciousness with a variety of mix-ins and watch as they blend it all together on a frozen granite stone! Did we mention they have ice cream cakes? They do!To order one, click here!

Keep It Classic With Kilwins

With their motto, "Sweet in every Sense since 1947", Kilwins has created decadent treats with the finest ingredients and exceptional confectionary service for 70 years with locations across the U.S. including right here at Broadway at the Beach in the Mediterranean Village! One taste of their rich, yet refreshing ice cream and you will be hooked! (P.S., get a sample of their Southern Praline Pecan. You can thank us later!) Whether you prefer your ice cream in a freshly made waffle cone or in a cup, you will always remember your first taste of Kilwins Ice Cream and you'll want to come back again and again!

There are plenty of places to celebrate National Ice Cream Day at Broadway at the Beach! So when you're enjoying the hot summer day of Sunday, July 16^th, be sure to cool down with your favorite ice cream with us!

Wham, Bam Thank You Mammoth, Poultry Geist and Holy Cow… when it comes to the naming of their signature pizzas, there's one place at Broadway at the Beach that is a little extreme! However, what other way is there to go when your name is Extreme Pizza? And the extremeness doesn't end with the perfect pizza pies, but also in the monster subs, crafted calzones, sensational salads and delectable desserts!

However, with all the deliciousness in every bite, one would think they couldn't be health conscious when partaking in the pizzas, appetizers and other delights at Extreme Pizza, but we're here to calm your fears as Extreme Pizza is the place for healthy options! Take their crusts for instance; you can choose between regular, wheat and gluten free! No matter the choice of crust, you can always pile on the freshest ingredients including pulled pork, Italian sausage, grilled chicken, broccoli, black beans, homemade pesto and even hummus! Whether you're wanting a flat pizza or rolled over into a calzone, the possibilities are endless!

The extreme deliciousness doesn't stop in the pizza oven, but also with the fresh salads and what better name for a salad than Back Country Betty featuring leaf lettuce, smoked bacon, feta, sliced tomatoes, candied walnuts and caramelized onions? Yum!

If salads aren't your thing, then you can always just wing it with extremely delicious wings, served boneless or regular with your choice of Buffalo, Sweet BBQ or Hot Thai sauce!

With all the great tastes of signature pizza pies, appetizers and salads, you will still want to save some room for desserts! Because an evening at Broadway at the Beach isn't complete without a Big Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie or Pow Wows (Baked dough "twisted" with a hazelnut sauce, powdered sugar and chocolate sauce… Need we say more?)

Even with all this awesomeness, don't forget Extreme Pizza also features a full bar, a great outdoor seating area overlooking Lake Broadway and live music every Saturday evening in the summer!

So if going extreme is on your bucket list while at Broadway at the Beach, look no further than Extreme Pizza!

Who is your best friend?

They are the person that knows the real you. That person you can confide in. That person you do life with. That person you celebrate the highest highs and that walks with you through the lowest lows. Whether it's a best friend from childhood or a recent instant connection, true best friends are rarity in life. When you find one or two or even a group of besties, you should celebrate them and what better day to do that than national best friend day on Thursday, June 8^th at Broadway at the Beach!

Whether it's your go-to girlfriends or best bros, dining over burgers at Wahlburgers, crackin crab legs at Joe's Crab Shack or sipping on something sweet from Wet Willie's or the latest craft brew at American Tap House, you can always catch up on the latest gossip while enjoying a meal at Broadway!

Are you a more adventurous duo or group, make memories with your best friends over lake broadway as you zipline at Soar & Explore and be sure to bring your camera to capture those intense facial expressions as your friend conquers their fear of heights on the new Ferris wheel of Pavilion Park West!

Are you a competitive couple of best friends? If so, let the games begin at Dave & Buster's as you compete for bragging rights after scoring the most points on basketball swishes and football throwing games!

Shopping can also be a great way to celebrate national best friends day, because let's face it, you know you will be borrowing whatever they buy at some point in time! You can help decide which wall piece is best for your bro's man cave when shopping at Man Cave Store and help your girlfriend decide which piece of jewelry goes best with their little black dress when shopping at Bijuju!

So how will you celebrate National Best Friends Day? Whether you spend it with us or with a phone call across country to your childhood friend, we hope it's a day where memories are made that will last a lifetime!

Happy National Best Friends Day!