Nine-thirty on a Sunday morning. The dew still silver on the greens, the shadows long, the patio nearly empty except for me and a man reading the newspaper like it owed him money.
I'd played an early round alone, just me and the course. On the 3rd I'd read a long downhill putt all wrong, aimed a full cup right of where it needed to be, and somehow it curled in anyway. The universe, occasionally, forgives. I walked to the patio and ordered breakfast in a glass.
Hair of the Bird. New Amsterdam vodka, clean and cold. Finest Call loaded bloody mary mix, thick and red as a fire engine on parade. Worcestershire sauce, dark and savory. Horseradish, the kind that clears your sinuses and your conscience. A splash of olive juice. Hot sauce, enough to make the morning take you seriously.
And then, balanced on top like a hat on a gentleman: a crispy chicken slider.
A slider. On a cocktail. I looked at it for a long time. The man with the newspaper looked at it too.
I took a bite. Golden and crunchy. Then a long sip, savory and spicy and bracing as a cold lake in June. The best Bloody Mary I have ever eaten.
The man folded his newspaper. "I'll have what he's having," he said to no one in particular, and I have never felt so understood.
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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Birdie Juice
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