Barefoot Bay Golf Course — Local services in Sebastian

19th Hole - Barefoot Bay - 3.5 Stars

“Publicity is justly commended as a remedy for social and industrial problems.” —-Brandeis

I have a theory about food - the places you get the most surprisingly good food are the places you least expect to find it (and sometimes the converse is true). To be clear, I usually know what I am walking into, but I always keep an open mind regardless. Some people may disagree with some of my reviews, but the reality is that I am consistent in the application of my criteria. I feel free to lambaste décor and service because I don’t rate based on service or décor: It’s all about the food.

The 19th Hole restaurant is located at the Barefoot Bay Golf Course in the manufactured housing community of Barefoot Bay. This 10,000 resident retirement community was the largest in Florida at one time. Now it pales in comparison to Sun City and The Villages. Anyway, this was my next stop on the list of restaurants. The décor is similar to every single public golf course clubhouse in existence. Golf-related kitsch is in great abundance, as to be expected. The tan walls exude a soothing relaxing vibe - it’s almost like color therapy for the frustrated golfer. Denise, my server, was an upbeat and friendly older lady who I would gladly have as service staff at every restaurant I go to visit. She did not get annoyed at my questions and willingly asked the cook whatever she could not answer.

I ordered the turkey club sandwich and the open face meatloaf sandwich. The club came with real - not processed - turkey with fresh bacon and tomatoes. Served triple-decker style, it was enjoyable. On the other hand, the open face meatloaf sandwich was interesting. I inquired about the gravy because it was obvious the mushrooms were canned. Refreshingly, I was told the gravy is made by hand every Wednesday morning on the day of the meatloaf special. It was very flavorful and I totally believe it was made on premises as was reported. The loaf itself was pedestrian in the execution, but its seasoning was well-balanced. Like the other food, the mashed potatoes were made from real potatoes rather than some instant mix. I can’t imagine any of my followers going out of their way to eat here but if you are up for a round of golf stop in the 19th hole for a bite to eat. It may not be a hole in one, but Big Boy says it’s par...

The most ridiculous check in experience ever. We booked a 3:50 PM tee time online the day of and made the 25 minute drive down to the course. Sundown was at 6:30 PM so we figured we would get most of this short course in, but we were informed while checking in that the course would be closing at 5 PM. Well before sundown for no apparent reason.

When we asked why they would accept tee times online for an hour before close without warning, we were told “you should have called”. We tried that, but the phones said “you need an appointment to get through??” The response to that was “oh that’s sad”, not an apology. Even the online hours say 6 PM which would be reasonable.

Obviously not wanting to pay full price to get through 6 holes, we offered to walk so that we could come off the course when we were done, but that wasn’t acceptable. We decided to hit the range instead, paid without any instruction on where to get balls or anything, only to find out it’s only 100 yards which would have been a nice warning as it’s a complete waste of time.

Overall, a complete waste of our time when we could have gone to a respectable course and played as booked, without issue.

We walked out looking for cameras for the prank show that we must...

So I played golf today at this course and its the second winter here.. I kept thinking after the first winter the second one could not be bag.. So wrong.. Here is the deal at this course, if your not a member be ready to be treated like s**t. This is the third time playing and members hitting into us. I nicely said please follow golf etiquette and boy did i get yelled and at.. Then a lady who lives in barefoot bay i was playing with reported the hostile golfers (who were members) .. This is what came of it.. Some lady came out from the golf shop and saw who they were (Members) and came back to me and my friend WHO WAS HARASSED and said ok you only have to more holes so be nice!!!!! ARE YOU KIDDING ME.. So if you want this kind of treatment play at...