They say the early bird gets the worm, and as a result I have not told you about Canongate Grill before now. I’m normally up at the crack of dawn, and I knew this little spot by the golf course opened at sunrise. It’s my favorite place to fly by for breakfast before I hit the links – and sometimes even when I’m headed somewhere else.

Well, as a heron, I was always taught that you keep your best fishing spots to yourself lest some other heron come along and get all your fish. Old habits die hard, and I have to admit that I was worried too many people might start eating breakfast at Canongate Grill and all the food might be gone. Was I ever wrong? You see, people, unlike birds, just keep the plates coming. Recently, I’ve gotten there as late as 11 a.m., and I learned that not only was there still plenty to eat, but they serve lunch and dinner, too. They have a large variety of food, including things the kids will like. Hamburgers, steak salads and their signature wraps are just a few. The prices range from $4 to $15, so it’s a great place to take the whole family.

For guests who can’t fly in, they have walk up service. You can also sit at a table if you have time. They have room to seat 80 inside, plus extras on the patio. I hate that I have missed some of the fun events they have for members, especially the seafood luau and the low country boil. There’s nothing better than having someone else do your fishing for you.

Canongate Grill is open seven days a week. They generally start serving breakfast around sunrise, but they don’t close until 7 p.m. I don’t think it will be my morning stop anymore – I think it’s going to be my stop-by-anytime place. They’re just that friendly, the menu is that good, and they’re not running out of food anytime soon.

I guess this is one case where the early bird isn’t the only one who gets to eat!

Sunset over the 13th hole at Canongate golf course in Heron Bay.