By Barbara Palmgren
Growing up in Oklahoma, Trinity Coleman worked at her mother’s steakhouse — a restaurant that served three meals a day. Later, she stepped away from the restaurant business as she married Trey Coleman and spent many happy, active-duty military years with Trey and their three children while he served in the United States Air Force.
Five years ago, now retired, Trinity and Trey returned to their restaurant roots. Drawing on years of experience, they purchased Tisano’s restaurant in Bluewater Bay from Mike Tisa. Their culinary creations quickly became part of the Niceville community’s favorite reasons to dine out and support local business.
When Trinity learned that the restaurant at Bluewater Bay Golf Club was available, it felt like the perfect opportunity to change locations and help the club once again offer food to golfers and the public. After purchasing the venue in June 2025, Trinity and Trey spent two months preparing the kitchen and restaurant for opening.
What a grand opening it was in August! The community was thrilled that three meals a day would once again be served. And how fitting — Trinity understands that good things come in threes. Her mother’s steakhouse served three meals, three children make the perfect family … and yes, the name Trinity does reference “three,” doesn’t it? Maybe we should rename a line from a famous song — “It’s three o’clock somewhere.”
But don’t wait for three o’clock. The Blue Tee opens early with a breakfast menu sure to please, featuring crepes, omelets, egg dishes, burritos, benedicts and more — all the makings of one of the Panhandle’s best breakfast menus.
Trinity says the top lunch sellers are the Club Sandwich and the Reuben, though with so many options, guests may want to return again and again to try them all. Dinner offers a wide variety of choices that won’t disappoint. In addition to the restaurant and bar area, a private banquet room is available for rental. Trinity can design special banquets for groups, and food and drink options are also available for meetings and gatherings. She says golfers especially appreciate having the restaurant open again for food and drinks.
Don’t wait any longer to try this outstanding new restaurant, The Blue Tee, located in the Bluewater Bay Golf Course clubhouse in Niceville. It’s open to the public for breakfast, lunch and dinner, offering a full bar, cocktails and comfort food in a welcoming setting.
