Nothing erases the bad taste of double-bogey like a plateful of post-round chow that takes the taste buds out of bounds in the best way possible. By that we mean into territory hitherto unexplored in the resort golf realm, that special place where haute cuisine and comfort food happily coexist.

In years gone by, mixing clubhouse atmosphere with high-end cooking was a region pretty much reserved for the private club member. Most public players were content with (or simply limited to) the standard burger-dog-club-sandwich lineup. Such fare fills the void well after a hard day of taking dead aim, but often does little for the soul.

Then a revolution took hold in 19th holes from coast to coast. As resort and upscale public courses popped up with incredible frequency in the 1990s and early aughts, the how-can-we-attract-more-travelers turf wars went to a new level. Food and beverage managers recognized the need to up their games; if the quickest way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, the route is even shorter if that guy is a golfer. We love to eat as much as we love burying a 10-footer for birdie to take the last leg of a rabbit. And we’ll travel anywhere to find great food, just as we do with great golf.

Come to think of it, we’ve dined on rabbit in a golf setting, along with duck, quail, elk, rattlesnake, dover sole, lobster, crab — and, of course, copious quantities of beef, pork and chicken prepared and presented at a rarefied level that the world’s best chefs strive to reach every day, washed down with the world’s best beverages.

As we once said in these pages, it ain’t grandpa’s post-round food and drink anymore. It’s much, much better — as evidenced by the on-course and off-course hotspots our panel have put forth this Best of Everything issue. Hope you’re hungry.

Best Locally Sourced Menu
Artisan Table, Lodge at Torrey Pines, California
It’s a big deal these days for restaurants to employ as much locally grown meat, vegetables, fruits and spices into their menus, but this exquisite meal, served weekly either indoors or out at A.R. Valentien and overlooking the first tee at Torrey Pines South, takes the concept to its delicious, ultra-fresh extreme. Reservations are like gold, for good reason. — Vic Williams

Best Place to Gorge Yourself on Lobster
Castle Rock Inn, Ingonish, Nova Scotia
Lobster is a way of life in Canada’s maritime provinces; it’s harvested year-round, moving month-to-month from one village to the next. And at the Castle Rock Inn, it’s served year-round in the simplest locally preferred style: steamed whole and slapped down on newspapers with butter, bread and potato salad. —VW

Best Expense Account Lunch Spot
Trump National Los Angeles
The Lunch Box always pleases the midday crowd, and the view is simply unbeatable. No wonder folks from all across the area find reasons to stop in and eat, even when they can’t make time for 18 holes. —VW

Best Place for Lunch, Take 2 (and 3)
The Bay House, Lincoln City, Ore.
Tidal Raves, Depoe Bay, Ore.
My wife and I both found that it’s tough to swallow your food when you can’t catch your breath. With fantastic food and truly stunning views of the pounding Pacific Ocean just outside, these two spots
are located with a couple of miles of each other. Worth two days to sample each. —Mitch Laurance

Best Nachos
El Pinto Restaurant, Albuquerque, N.M.
Don’t wait for a table. Sit at the bar.
A single order is dinner for two. —Dan Vukelich

Best Conch Ceviche
Tropical Paradise Hotel, Caye Caulker, Belize
Grand larceny at $3.50 U.S. —DV

Best Chicago Pizza
Cafe Due, Chicago
Uno was first, Due was second but stayed local and authentic. —DV

Best Booze-soaked Beachside Dive with Bras and Bikinis Hanging from the Ceiling
Flora-Bama Lounge, Perdido Key, Ala.
’Nuff said. —DV

Best Really Dive Bar Ever Featured on Diners, Drive-ins & Dives
Nadine’s, Pittsburgh
The episode with the string holding the oven door closed? Yep, that’s this place. —DV

Best Bar for a Late-Night Drink
Round Robin Bar, The Willard Hotel, Washington, D.C.
Good for people-watching: boozy congressmen, lobbyists and women in slinky dresses. —DV

Best Thai Appetizers at the Bar
The Slanted Door, San Francisco’s Ferry Building
Watch the barmen banging out mixed drinks at warp speed. —DV

Best Oysters and Beer in San Francisco
Anchor & Hope
Lippy wait staff, terrific location close enough to walk to from St. Francis Hotel. —DV

Best Sauteed Crab Claws with Alfredo Sauce
Tin Top Restaurant & Oyster Bar, Bon Secour, Ala.
Add salad, beer and it’s all the meal you’ll need. —DV

Best Breakfast in Santa Fe, N.M.
Tia Sophia’s off the plaza
Terrific green chile sauce. Don’t mind the movie stars. They need to eat, too. —DV

Best Re-envisioning of Golf Course Comfort Food
Cayton’s, Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain, Arizona
You might find deep-fried pickles on this upscale clubhouse eatery’s seasonal menu. Or some southwest twist on ribs, sliders, pizza, grilled cheese, fish & chips — all the good stuff, run through the imaginative wringer by Cayton’s talented culinary crew. It’s as spot-on as Jack Nicklaus’ three stellar nines outside. —VW

Best Bar in My Hometown
Marble Brewery, Albuquerque, N.M.
Killer IPA. Patio. Picnic tables. Dogs, cats, people. All getting along. —DV

Best Non-Singing Meatloaf
Grandma’s Meatloaf, on the menu at McKee’s Pub, Bandon Dunes. —Tom Bedell

Best 19th Hole
Dunvegan Hotel Lounge and Corner Bar
Located just steps away from the Old Course at St. Andrews, historic memorabilia and ambiance make this hangout a must-visit for any golf fan. —Mike Bailey

Best French Fries
Centre V Brasserie, Colorado
Located within The Arabelle at Vail Square, the fries are marinated and fried in duck fat ... never tasted anything so delicious. —MB

Best S’mores
The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay, California
The S’mores Kits are made by a company in San Francisco and can be purchased at the property. The best place to enjoy them is at one of the Ritz’s on-site fire pits, preferably just after the bagpiper has made his rounds to welcome a stunning sunset. —MB

Best 110-Year-Old Dining Room
The 1895 at Pinehurst Resort, N.C.
They call it the “best breakfast in golf,” and I can’t disagree. A piano player in the morning — how good is that? Fresh fruit, made-to-order omelets and all the traditional Southern breakfast fare are served in a gorgeous dining room that dates back to 1901. —Pete Wlodkowski

Best Fish Chowder
Aberdovy, in Wales
It’ll put you in mind of Bernie Darwin, the golf luminary who identified the little course as a favorite (actually, favourite). Plus, it’s great chowder. —Tom Harack

Best Fruit Pervading a Golf Destination
Black cherries in Northern Michigan
Sold at roadside stands and appearing in multiple dishes on local menus, they’re the quintessential, but still healthy, summer indulgence. —TH

Best Shellfish
Prince Edward Island
Especially mussels, which are ubiquitous, including at casual seaside spots around the island’s periphery. —TH

Best Parmesan Cheese
Palazzo Arzaga Hotel and Golf Resort, Verona
They set out a huge cairn for nibbling or wolfing, and you cannot resist. —TH

Best Post-Round Gathering Spot
Cigars on the porch at The Carolina Hotel
at Pinehurst Resort. —Mike Jamison

Best Dessert
Sticky Toffee pudding anywhere in St. Andrews, Scotland. —MJ

Best Buffalo Tenderloin
Core Kitchen & Wine Bar, Dove Mountain, Ariz.
Marinated for three days in garlic, oil and maple syrup, it’s so tender and tasty you’ll want to save any leftovers for breakfast. —Katharine Dyson

Best Fresh-Caught Red Snapper
Cooked by Capt. Ricky McDuffie’s first mate on board his fishing boat in Gulf Shores, Alabama. —KD

Best Crawfish
Seafood Palace, Lake Charles, La.
Piles and piles and piles of them. —KD

Best Hot Dogs with Attitude
Dog Nation Grill in Aberdeen, N.C.
Who let the dogs out? A tiny place in a 1930s Esso station at the corner of Poplar and Maple where folks eat outdoors. The menu is simple: Sabretts and Nathan’s hotdogs, brats, burgers, hand-cut fries and onion fries. —KD

Best Oyster Bar
Grand Central Oyster Bar, New York
Under the golden vaulted ceiling, this place is legendary for its oyster pan roast, but wait until you peruse the Raw Bar menu where oysters come from near and far — Rhode Island, Nova Scotia, even Oregon. Or order something from Today’s Catch or an appetizer like an Oyster Shooter. KD

Best 17th Hole ... Bar
Old Course Hotel, Road Hole Bar
On the balcony watching people tee off on the 17th, following their ball and watching it land, all while downing the best in local beverages. —KD

Best imitation of Ireland in the U.S.
O’Donoghue’s Irish Pub, Scottsdale, Ariz.
Irish sliders made with fresh and tender corn beef go with perfect pours of Guinness draft (perhaps the best in the United States). The bar itself was actually imported from Dublin. Features Irish music as well, favorite among pros who come into town for the PGA Tour event. —MB

Best Golf Facility Food
Southern Links in Maricopa, Ariz.
Hands down, I’ve never had anything better on or off the course than I have at Southern Links. Barbecue, fajitas and chili are all exquisite, but the meatball soup was so incredible I took a pint with me back to the hotel for a late-night snack. —MB

Best Golf Course Snack
Spam musubi
You either hate it or love it, but Spam is a staple in Hawaii and the little snacks of warm, marinated spam on a bed of sticky rice with sliver of egg are the perfect pick-me-up for a morning round in Paradise. —MB, Ken Van Vechten