5 Golf Course Restaurants to Swing By

Coppertop at Cherokee Hills
Why We Love It: Request a spot on the patio overlooking the 110-acre course to enjoy the affordable menu of sandwiches, burgers and entrees. “It’s a home-style menu and there’s something for everyone here,” says manager Donna Murrell. Try This: Potato-crusted grouper ($16), drizzled with a lemon chardonnay cream sauce. 5740 Center Road, Valley City, 330-225-6122, cherokeehillsgolf.com/restaurant

Granite Grille
Why We Love It: Celebrate Quarry Golf Club’s 10th anniversary with a $10 menu all season at its pub-style restaurant. “We do our own smoked garlic aioli, beurre blancs, candied bacon,” says chef Zach Beaver. “We put a little twist on it to enhance the food.” Try This: The Quarry burger ($13) comes with an in-house smoked pork belly, balsamic-marinated tomatoes, onions, and fresh basil and fresh mozzarella. 5650 Quarry Lake Drive, Canton, 330-488-3178, quarrygolfclubggp.com/barandgrill

Hacker’s Bar and Grille
Why We Love It: Visit this golf-themed restaurant at Firestone Country Club for its Fresh Caught Fridays. You’ll find a variety of fish fry options, including herb-encrusted walleye and red snapper. “Our most popular is our beer-battered cod,” says chef Adam Nickolich. Try This: Firestone burger ($11.25), a half-pound Angus patty with cheddar, bacon, lettuce, tomato and a house-made olive sauce. 600 Swartz Road, Akron, 330-724-9123

Legacy Restaurant
Why We Love It: With an airy dining room, this Sweet Briar Golf Club spot features a American-style menu from French-trained chef and general manager Paul Marhefka. “Although we’re not a French restaurant, we have a lot of those influences in there,” says Marhefka. “Just the more simpler things.” Try This: Blackened chicken ($10) served with a melon sweety drop pepper relish. 750 Jaycox Road, Avon Lake, 440-930-5570, legacydiningavonlake.com

Rustic Grille
Why We Love It: Situated on the 180-acre Stonewater Golf Club, this eatery creates classics with a spin. “The type of food we’re doing adds a little something different to the area,” says executive chef Kathryn Neidus. Try This: Crab-stuffed shishito peppers ($13) made with a cream cheese filling and fresh jumba lump crab that’s tempera-battered and served with a sweet and spicy mayo. 1 Club Drive, Highland Heights, 440-461-4653, stonewatergolf.com/-about-the-grill