~The Tempting Blog~

Soup du Jour
Burgundy Mushroom 6

Appetizers

Steak Satay 12
Oriental Marinated N.Y Strip Satays Served over an Asian Slaw and Accompanied by a Ginger Soy Aioli

Oyster Rockefeller 12
Louisiana Oysters Stuffed with Bacon,
Spinach, Pernod, Parmesan Cheese
& Hollandaise Drizzle

Entrees

Delmonico Au Poive 32
Peppercorn Seared 14 oz Ribeye Steak Served over Tobacco Onion Straws & Finished with Gorgonzola Cream Sauce
Wine Suggestion:
Louis M Martini Cabernet (glass/bottle) 11/42 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon(bottle) 98

Fire Cracker Special 34
All You Can Eat Snow Crab Legs Steamed and Served with Drawn Butter
Wine Suggestion:
Allan Scott Sauvignon Blanc (glass/bottle) 9/35
Monkey Bay Sauvignon Blanc (bottle) 32

Entrees

Island Favorite 35
Bronzed Fresh Snapper Served over Sautéed Brussel Sprouts with Prosciutto, Garlic, and Shallots Finished with a Citrus Beurre Blanc
Wine Suggestion:
Blanc De Mer (glass/bottle) 10/38
St Hallet Poachers Blend(bottle) 33

Florida Rock Lobster 34
Baked and Served with Beurre Noisette
Wine Suggestion:
Montevina Pinot Grigio (glass/bottle) 8/29
Ca Montini Pinot Grigio (bottle) 35

Stuffed Jumbo Shrimp 30
Baked with Lump Crab Meat, Lemon, Butter and White Wine
Wine Suggestion:
Stags Leap Chardonnay (glass/bottle) 12/49
Kendall Jackson Chardonnay (bottle) 32

American Red Snapper (33)
Black Grouper (34)
Served Blackened, Bronzed, or Flame Broiled with Picatta, Almondine,
Or Meuniere Sauce

Soup du Jour
Smoked Chicken 6
With Black Eyed Peas

Appetizers

Tuna Tartar 15
Served with Asian Slaw and Fried Wontons

Oyster Rockefeller 12
Louisiana Oysters Stuffed with Bacon,
Spinach, Pernod, Parmesan Cheese
& Hollandaise Drizzle

Entrees

N.Y Strip Au Poive 32
Pepper Crusted Char grilled 14 oz New York Strip Served over Tobacco Onion Straws & Finished with Gorgonzola Cream Sauce
Wine Suggestion:
Louis M Martini Cabernet (glass/bottle) 11/42 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon(bottle) 98

Fire Cracker Special 34
All You Can Eat Snow Crab Legs Steamed and Served with Drawn Butter
Wine Suggestion:
Allan Scott Sauvignon Blanc (glass/bottle) 9/35
Monkey Bay Sauvignon Blanc (bottle) 32

Entrees

Bronzed Hog Snapper 35
Served with Frangelico Butter Pecan Sauce
Wine Suggestion:
Blanc De Mer (glass/bottle) 10/38
St Hallet Poachers Blend(bottle) 33

Hawaiian Tuna 38
Grade A #1 Yellowfin Tuna Seared Rare with Grilled Romaine Hearts, Ginger Vinaigrette, Sirachi Aioli and Wasabi Cream
Wine Suggestion:
Pinot Noir BV (glass/bottle) 14/53
Pinot Noir Four Graces (bottle) 47

Florida Rock Lobster 34
Baked and Served with Beurre Noisette
Wine Suggestion:
Montevina Pinot Grigio (glass/bottle) 8/29
Ca Montini Pinot Grigio (bottle) 35

Stuffed Jumbo King Prawns 30
Baked with Lump Crab Meat, Lemon, Butter and White Wine
Wine Suggestion:
Stags Leap Chardonnay (glass/bottle) 12/49
Kendall Jackson Chardonnay (bottle) 32

American Red Snapper (33)
Black Grouper (34)
Served Blackened, Bronzed, or Flame Broiled with Picatta, Almondine,
Or Meuniere Sauce

Soup du Jour
Smoked Chicken 6
With Black Eyed Peas

Appetizers

Crabby Patty 14
Boca’s Best Crab Cake Fried and Served over Steamin Greens with a Roasted Shrimp Sauce

Oyster Rockefeller 12
Louisiana Oysters Stuffed with Bacon,
Spinach, Pernod, Parmesan Cheese
& Hollandaise Drizzle

Entrees

N.Y Strip Au Poive 32
Char grilled 14 oz New York Strip Served over Tobacco Onion Straws & Finished with Gorgonzola Cream Sauce
Wine Suggestion:
Louis M Martini Cabernet (glass/bottle) 11/42 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon(bottle) 98

Entrees

Pan Seared
Cornmeal Dusted Flounder 29
Finished with a Tomato-Cilantro Salsa
Wine Suggestion:
Blanc De Mer (glass/bottle) 10/38
St Hallet Poachers Blend(bottle) 33

Hawaiian Tuna 38
Grade A #1 Yellowfin Tuna Seared Rare with Grilled Romaine Hearts, Ginger Vinaigrette, Sirachi Aioli and Wasabi Cream
Wine Suggestion:
Allan Scott Sauvignon Blanc (glass/bottle) 9/35
Monkey Bay Sauvignon Blanc (bottle) 32

Clams Linguini 29
Fresh Steamed Littleneck Clams in White Wine, Garlic, Shallots with Grape Tomatoes and Green Onions Finished over Linguini
Wine Suggestion:
Montevina Pinot Grigio (glass/bottle) 8/29
Ca Montini Pinot Grigio (bottle) 35

American Red Snapper (33)
Black Grouper (34)
Served Blackened, Bronzed, or Flame Broiled with Picatta, Almondine,
Or Meuniere Sauce

Lunch at The Temptation
Today’s Specials

Soups & Appetizers

Lobster Corn Chowder 6

Smoked Chicken & Black Eyed Pea 6

Oysters Rockefeller 12
Served with Three Peppercorn Dijonnaise

Salads, Sandwiches & Fresh Fish

Strawberry Chicken Salad 12
Spring Mix Greens with Strawberries, Grilled Chicken, Toasted Pecans,
Boursin Cheese & Balsamic Reduction

Roast Beef Lettuce Wraps 10
Boars Head Italian Seasoned Top of the Round Roast Beef Presented in Leaf Lettuce with Fresh Tomato Cilantro Salsa & Green Onion Coulis

Shrimp Creole 14
Gulf Shrimp, Peppers, Onions, Tasso Ham, White Wine & Tomato
over Cheddar Cheese Fried Grits Cake

Bronzed Grouper 16
The Island Sensation! Served on a Bed of Sautéed Brussel Sprouts with Roasted Garlic, Shallots, Prosciutto, & Parmesan Cheese
Topped with an Orange Beurre Blanc
Vegetarian (Grilled Veggie Burger & No Prosciutto) 10 Bronzed Chicken 11

Soup du Jour

Chipotle Potato & Cheddar Cheese 6

Salad

“Temp Me Wedge” 10
with Grape Tomatoes, Applewood
Smoked Bacon, Sliced Onions
& Blue Cheese Dressing

Appetizers

Oyster Rockefeller 12
Louisiana Oysters Stuffed with Bacon,
Spinach, Pernod, Parmesan Cheese
& Hollandaise Drizzle

Entrees

N.Y Strip Au Poive 32
Char grilled 14 oz New York Strip Served over Tobacco Onion Straws & Finished with a Peppercorn Brandy Cream Sauce
Wine Suggestion:
Louis M Martini Cabernet (glass/bottle) 11/42 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon(bottle) 98

Entrees

Island Favorite 35
Bronzed Fresh Grouper Served over Sautéed Brussel Sprouts with Prosciutto, Garlic, Shallots and Butter & Finished with A Citrus Beurre Blanc
Wine Suggestion:
Blanc De Mer (glass/bottle) 10/38
St Hallet Poachers Blend(bottle) 33

Crab Combo 30
Tempura Fried Soft Shell Crab and Sautéed Crab Cake Served with Steamin Greens
Wine Suggestion:
Allan Scott Sauvignon Blanc (glass/bottle) 9/35
Monkey Bay Sauvignon Blanc (bottle) 32

Shrimp Scampi 29
Gulf Shrimp, Grape Tomatoes, Garlic, White Wine, and Basil Served over Linguini
Wine Suggestion:
Montevina Pinot Grigio (glass/bottle) 8/29
Ca Montini Pinot Grigio (bottle) 35

American Red Snapper (33)
Black Grouper (34)
Served Blackened, Bronzed, or Flame Broiled with Picatta, Almondine,
Or Meuniere Sauce

Lunch at The Temptation
Today’s Specials

Soups & Appetizers

Lobster Corn Chowder 6

Chipotle, Potato & Cheese 6

Lump Crab Hushpuppies 12
Golden”Puppies” with a Jumbo Lump Surprise inside
& Drizzled with a Green Onion Coulis

Salads, Sandwiches & Fresh Fish

Strawberry Chicken Salad 12
Spring Mix Greens with Strawberries, Grilled Chicken, Toasted Pecans,
Boursin Cheese & Balsamic Reduction

Roast Beef Po’ Boy 11
Thin Sliced Top O’ The Round with Cheddar Cheese, Lettuce, Onion & Horseradish Crema

Sweet Thai Chili Shrimp 14
Fried Gulf Shrimp Tossed in Sweet Thai Chili Sauce & Presented with Grilled Peppers and Onions Over Seasoned Rice, Garnished with Chopped Peanuts and Slivered Scallions

Bronzed Grouper 16
The Island Sensation! Served on a Bed of Sautéed Brussel Sprouts with Roasted Garlic, Shallots, Prosciutto, & Parmesan Cheese
Topped with an Orange Beurre Blanc
Vegetarian (Grilled Veggie Burger & No Prosciutto) 10 Bronzed Chicken 11

Soup du Jour

Chipotle Potato & Cheddar Cheese 5

Salad

“Temp Me Wedge” 10
with Grape Tomatoes, Applewood
Smoked Bacon, Sliced Onions
& Blue Cheese Dressing

Appetizers

Oyster Rockefeller 12
Louisiana Oysters Stuffed with Bacon,
Spinach, Pernod, Parmesan Cheese
& Hollandaise Drizzle

Southern Hush Puppies 10
Served with Green Onion Coulis

Entrees

N.Y Strip Au Poive 32
Char grilled 14 oz New York Strip Served over Tobacco Onion Straws & Finished with a Peppercorn Brandy Cream Sauce
Wine Suggestion:
Louis M Martini Cabernet (glass/bottle) 11/42 Duckhorn Cabernet Sauvignon(bottle) 80

Entrees

Florida Rock Lobster 32
Baked with White Wine and Lemon
Served with Drawn Butter
Wine Suggestion:
Blanc De Mer (glass/bottle) 10/38
St Hallet Poachers Blend(bottle) 33

Crab Combo 28
Tempura Fried Soft Shell Crab and Sautéed Crab Cake Served with Steamin Greens
Wine Suggestion:
Allan Scott Sauvignon Blanc (glass/bottle) 9/35
Monkey Bay Sauvignon Blanc (bottle) 32

Shrimp Scampi 29
Gulf Shrimp, Grape Tomatoes, Garlic, White Wine, and Basil Served over Linguini
Wine Suggestion:
Montevina Pinot Grigio (glass/bottle) 8/29
Ca Montini Pinot Grigio (bottle) 35

American Red Snapper (33)
Black Grouper (34)
Served Blackened, Bronzed, or Flame Broiled with Picatta, Almondine,
Or Meuniere Sauce

Lunch at The Temptation
Today’s Specials

Soups & Appetizers

Lobster Corn Chowder 6

Chipotle, Potato & Cheese 6

Fried Green Tomatoes 10
Served with Cucumber Dill Sauce

Salads, Sandwiches & Fresh Fish

Strawberry Chicken Salad 12
Spring Mix Greens with Strawberries, Grilled Chicken, Toasted Pecans,
Boursin Cheese & Balsamic Reduction

Smoked Ham & Swiss Wrap 10
Boars Head Smoked Virginia Ham & Lacey Swiss Cheese with Spring Greens,
Tomato & Onion. Served in a Sundried Tomato Wrap.

Jumbo Lump Crab Salad 14
Presented with Baby Iceberg, Grape Tomato, Sliced Cucumber,
Cajun Tortillas & Three Peppercorn Dijon Drizzle

Bronzed Grouper 16
The Island Sensation! Served on a Bed of Sautéed Brussel Sprouts with Roasted Garlic, Shallots, Prosciutto, & Parmesan Cheese
Topped with an Orange Beurre Blanc
Vegetarian (Grilled Veggie Burger & No Prosciutto) 10 Bronzed Chicken 11

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Soup du Jour

Mojo Chicken & Black Eyed Peas 5

Salad

“Temp Me Wedge” 10
with Grape Tomatoes, Applewood
Smoked Bacon, Sliced Onions
& Blue Cheese Dressing

Appetizers

Oyster Rockefeller 12
Louisiana Oysters Stuffed with Bacon,
Spinach, Pernod, Parmesan Cheese
& Hollandaise Drizzle

Entrees

N.Y Strip Au Poive 32
Char grilled 14 oz New York Strip Served over Tobacco Onion Straws & Finished with a Peppercorn Brandy Cream Sauce
Wine Suggestion:
Louis M Martini Cabernet (glass/bottle) 11/42 Duckhorn Cabernet Sauvignon(bottle) 80

Entrees

Florida Rock Lobster 32
Baked with White Wine and Lemon
Served with Drawn Butter
Wine Suggestion:
Blanc De Mer (glass/bottle) 10/38
St Hallet Poachers Blend(bottle) 33

Baked Stuffed Prawns 29
Jumbo Prawns Stuffed Rich in Crabmeat
With White Wine & Butter
Wine Suggestion:
Allan Scott Sauvignon Blanc (glass/bottle) 9/35
Monkey Bay Sauvignon Blanc (bottle) 32

Bronzed Hog Snapper 35
Finished with a Frangelico Butter Pecan Sauce
Wine Suggestion:
Montevina Pinot Grigio (glass/bottle) 8/29
Ca Montini Pinot Grigio (bottle) 35

American Red Snapper (33)
Black Grouper (34)
Served Blackened, Bronzed, or Flame Broiled with Picatta, Almondine,
Or Meuniere Sauce