Ten at night, mid-June, the air thick and sweet as a Gulf Coast porch. Cicadas going. My best friend from grade school, Lena, on a layover she had extended specifically to beat me at putting.
She did not beat me. Not on the front nine, anyway.
On the 13th I had a putt over a crest and down a slope toward a cup tucked at the back, maybe thirty feet, maybe a lifetime. I hit it, turned away, and heard it fall. Birdie. Lena called it witchcraft. I called it a sign that we should eat.
Fried shrimp. Hand-breaded and crispy, curled like little golden question marks, each one answering itself in a single crunch. Beside them, sweet onion dill, cool and herby and faintly sweet, the flavor of a summer night by the water. A grilled lemon, charred and glistening, ready to be squeezed over everything. And green onions scattered across the top, bright as fresh-cut grass on an early morning green.
We ate them with our fingers at a patio table, the lemon running down our wrists, the string lights humming.
Lena got her revenge on the back nine. She aced the 17th. I have no defense.
She caught her flight at six the next morning, and texted me from the gate: one word, shrimp.
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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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