Midnight, or close to it. The last group on the course, a cold, clear winter night, every star out and every breath visible. Me and a stranger named Theo, paired up because our friends had gone home and neither of us wanted to admit defeat.
Theo putted like a surgeon. Quiet, unhurried, deadly. On the 14th he faced a slick downhill putt that broke left off a ridge, the kind that rolls past the cup and keeps rolling into next week. He barely touched it. It trickled in on the last rotation.
I asked what he did for a living. "Sushi," he said. Of course.
So after the 18th, when we ducked into the bar to thaw out, I let him choose: the tuna tartare.
It came out like something from a jeweler's case. Fresh tuna, deep red and glistening, bright with a citrus marinade that woke up every corner of my cold mouth. A spoonful of guac, rich and green. Crisp cucumbers, cool and clean. Green onion and onion relish, sharp and sweet in turn. And for scooping, crispy wonton chips that snapped like the frost underfoot.
Theo took one bite, considered it, and nodded once. High praise from a surgeon.
We lingered at the bar until they started stacking chairs, coats still zipped. I never got his last name. I still think about that downhill putt.
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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