Fog rolled in early that Friday, soft and silver, blurring the far greens into ghosts. The kind of evening a sea captain would have called "thick."
I was paired with a stranger, a retired schoolteacher named Pearl who carried her own putter in a velvet sleeve. She had played every hole on the course, she said, more times than she could count. I believed her.
On the tenth I faced an awkward eight-footer for par, sidehill, with a slope I could not quite see through the mist. Pearl leaned in and whispered, "Inside left edge. Firm." I did as I was told. In it went. Par saved. I felt like a pupil who had finally been called on and knew the answer.
After the round we sat on the patio with the fog curling around the lights, and Pearl recommended the fish n chips, the best fish and chips, she swore, this side of any ocean. I recommend it to you now.
The fish, hand battered to order, so it arrives in a crisp golden shell, light and lacy and still hissing faintly. Underneath, tender and flaky and steaming. French fries alongside, crisp and well salted. And the sweet onion dill dipping sauce, cool and creamy and herbal, a little sweet, the sort of sauce you keep dipping into long after you've run out of reasons.
Pearl and I tied. She said that was rare. I have decided to take her at her word.
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
Crispy Chicken Tender Tacos
A hand-breaded chicken tender tossed in a bold hot BBQ sauce, nestled in a warm flour tortilla over a crisp bed of citrus slaw. Topped with cheddar jack cheese and a sliced jalapeno for a fiery finish. Finished with shredded carrots and a pickled onion garnish.
$16
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