July. Nine o'clock at night and still eighty-six degrees. The air thick enough to lean on. The greens glowing under the lights like a stage set for a play about ambition.
My buddy Ray and I were all square through fifteen. On sixteen I had a slippery right-to-left putt off a ridge, maybe twenty feet. Ray said, "Don't think about it." So naturally I thought about nothing else.
I hit it. It curled. It dropped. Birdie. I may have shouted. A family on the next hole may have applauded. I may have bowed.
Victory demands a feast, even a victory that lasts exactly one hole. After the round, on the patio: the crispy chicken tender tacos.
A hand-breaded chicken tender, tossed in a bold hot BBQ sauce, sticky and smoky and unapologetically spicy. Nestled into a warm flour tortilla, soft as a handkerchief, over a crisp bed of citrus slaw that cools the fire just enough to keep you going. Cheddar jack cheese on top. A sliced jalapeno for a fiery finish, as if the sauce needed backup. Then shredded carrots and a pickled onion garnish, bright, tangy, a little bit of confetti for the occasion.
Ray ate his in three bites. I savored mine, as a champion savors crispy chicken tacos: slowly, and with witnesses.
He birdied seventeen and eighteen and beat me by two. I still had sauce on my thumb as I signed the scorecard, a small, spicy souvenir of glory.
Customer reviews
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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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Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Hand-breaded crispy chicken on a toasted brioche bun with sweet heat sauce and pickle chips.
$15
Double Smash Burger
(2) 4oz patties, bacon jam, potato bun, lettuce, tomato, american cheese, and burger sauce. Served w/ house made chips +a pickle spear
$16.50
Turkey Club
Turkey breast, toasted ciabatta, bacon, arugula, roasted tomato, garlic mayo. Served w/ house made chips +a pickle spear
$16.50