As a girl, I hated Brussels sprouts with the righteous fury of a small dictator. My mother boiled them gray. I hid them in my napkin, in my pockets, once in the family dog, who also declined.
Forty years later, on a cool November night, I was walking off the 9th green with my neighbor Dale, a man who keeps a spreadsheet of his putting stats and considers it light reading.
"Sprouts," Dale said, steering us to the patio at the turn. "Trust me." I did not trust him. I had seen his spreadsheet.
Then they arrived. Oven roasted Brussels sprouts, the outer leaves gone dark and crisp at the edges, the hearts tender, almost sweet. A glossy drizzle of balsamic glaze, deep and syrupy, clinging to every crevice. And over the top, soft little clouds of goat cheese, tangy and creamy, melting just slightly into the warmth beneath. Nothing gray about it. Nothing boiled. Nothing that belonged in a napkin.
I ate one. I ate six. I stopped looking at the scorecard.
On the 10th I had an uphill putt across a slope that fell away to the right, the kind I usually three-putt out of sheer anxiety. I aimed a cup outside and let it ride. Birdie.
Dale wrote it down in his notebook. Somewhere, my mother is very, very confused.
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Came for the putting, stayed for the food. The double smash burger is unreal, crispy edges and that bacon jam. We ended up sitting on the patio for two hours after our round.
Jessica M.
Winter Garden
Ordered a round of BarTender's Choice cocktails from the course and they found us on the 11th. The Birdie Juice is dangerously good. Already planning our next visit.
Marcus T.
Nashville
The kids ran between the playground and our table the whole time. Tenders were hot and crispy, and they were thrilled with the chips. Easiest family night we've had in months.
Alicia R.
Dallas @ The Colony
Honestly didn't expect a golf spot to have food this good. The ahi tuna nachos and miso salmon were both a hit. The course itself is legit too, real breaks and tiers.
Dan P.
Palm Beach
Brunch on the patio before an early round is our new Sunday thing. Chicken and waffles with Mike's Hot Honey, a Hair of the Bird, and a lag putt I'm still bragging about.
Priya K.
Orlando
Lost at cornhole, won at ping pong, and the wings made up for both. Staff kept checking on us without hovering. Great spot for a group.
Chris L.
Tampa
The Tequila Creamsicle tastes like summer camp for adults. Paired it with the Korean steak tacos after our round and watched the sunset from the patio. Perfect night.
Morgan B.
Winter Garden
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Grilled Wings
Jumbo brined wings, available in homemade BBQ, mild, hot, garlic parmesan, mango habanero, sweet heat, hot BBQ, honey-roasted garlic, or Nashville hot dry rub. Served with your choice of blue cheese or ranch.
$18.50
Nachos
Crispy corn tortillas topped with pico de gallo, jalapenos, queso, avocado lime crema, and guacamole. Add chicken or seasoned beef for $4
$14
Ahi Tuna Nachos
Fresh ahi tuna* atop crisp wonton chips, sweet sriracha aioli, and a medley of avocado, cucumber, mango, and jalapenos. Finished with sesame seeds, onion relish, cilantro, and carrots. * Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
$20