Eating at Broadway at the Beach? Here are the top 5 restaurants, reviews say
After a day spent at Broadway at the Beach, completing the WonderWorks ropes course and buying enough novelty T-shirts to clothe a classroom, vacationers find themselves hungry with a slew of options to eat.
From the large-scale chains like Hard Rock Cafe to the celebrity-endorsed restaurants like Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen to local joints such as the Grumpy Monk, there are more than 20 restaurants to choose fromendless.
Here are five of the top restaurants at Broadway at the Beach, according to TripAdvisor and Google Reviews.
The Hangout
1181 Celebrity Circle
4.1 stars from 165 reviews on TripAdvisor and TripAdvisor Traveler’s Choice, 4.8 stars from 15,888 reviews on Google.
The Hangout offers more than just a meal. The restaurant is massive and offers multiple forms of live entertainment that often involves audience participation. The food can be pricey, with sandwiches and burgers costing up to $23 but most reviews say it is worth it.
Over 500 reviewers mention how they had “fun” at The Hangout.
Rioz Brazilian Steakhouse
2920 Hollywood Drive
4.5 stars from 2,882 TripAdvisor reviews and a TripAdvisor Traveler’s Choice, 4.7 stars from 8,406 Google reviews.
Although located across the street from Broadway at the Beach, Rioz Brazilian Steakhouse had enough positive reviews to make the list. Rioz offers a variety of grilled meats including leg of lamb, beef tenderloin with bacon and pork sausage. There is also a large salad bar, offering vegetables, cold cuts and pasta salad.
Many reviewers mention how they love the salad bar and the grilled pineapple.
Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen
1202 Celebrity Circle
4.5 stars from 4,412 reviews on TripAdvisor, 4.2 stars from 10,147 Google reviews.
Paula Deen’s Family Restaurant serves Southern favorites in a family-style setting. The restaurant charges per person and groups choose a specific number of main and side dishes for the table. Reviewers speak highly of the chicken and dumplings, creamed corn and ooey gooey butter cake.
Be prepared to eat, as multiple reviewers describe it as “all-you-can-eat” and “too much food.”
Wet Willie’s
1306 Celebrity Circle
4.4 stars from 167 reviews on TripAdvisor, 4.6 stars from 1,360 Google Reviews
Wet Willie’s is beloved for its endless combination of slushies and daquiris as well as bar food. There are fruity flavors like mango and pineapple, as well as chocolate and frozen cocktails like a Jack N Ginger. There are main entrees like sliders and a buffalo chicken wrap and shareables such as wings and nachos.
Reviewers recommend asking the staff for drink combination ideas. They also say the reusable cup is worth the extra cost if you plan to come multiple times.
Señor Frog’s
1304 Celebrity Circle
4.2 stars from 2,313 TripAdvisor reviews, 4.1 stars from 5,387 Google Reviews
Similar to The Hangout, Señor Frog’s has a ton of entertainment and good food. The restaurant has live music, balloon hats and a photographer offering to snap photos. Señor Frog’s serves typical a variety of food like tacos, burgers and barbecue.
The majority of the reviews mention that the restaurant activities are the best part.
