~The Tempting Blog~

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

Lunch at The Temptation
Today’s Specials

Soups & Appetizers

Lobster Corn Chowder 6

Creole Shrimp 6
With Andouille Sausage

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

Fried Oyster Po’ Boy 11
Flash Fried Oysters with Remoulade, Shredded Lettuce & Onions
Served on a Toasted Hoagie Roll

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

Shrimp & Andouille Green Gumbo 6

Appetizers

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

King Prawns 12
Stuffed with Lump Crab Meat, Baked and Served over Steamin Greens

Entrees

N.Y Strip Au Poive 32
Peppercorn Seared 14 oz New York Strip Served over Tobacco Onion Straws & Finished with a Peppercorn Brandy Cream Sauce
Wine Suggestion:
Cabernet Louis M Martini (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

Shrimp Carbonara 29
Sautéed Jumbo Shrimp with Bacon, Green Onions and Grape Tomatoes in a Parmesan Cream Sauce Finished over Linguini
Wine Suggestion:
Allan Scott Sauvignon Blanc (glass/bottle) 9/35
Monkey Bay Sauvignon Blanc (bottle) 32

Grouper Oscar 36
Bronzed Grouper Served with Asparagus, Lump Crab and Beurre Blanc
Wine Suggestion:
Pinot Grigio Montevina (glass/bottle) 8/29
Ca Montini (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

Creole Shrimp 6
With Andouille Sausage

Oysters Rockefeller 12
Spinach, Bacon, Pernod & Parmesan Cheese
Baked & Finished with Hollandaise Drizzle

Salads, Sandwiches & Fresh Fish

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

Spicy Oyster Caesar Salad 14
Spicy Seasoned Oysters over our Tempting Caesar Salad

Grilled Mojo Chicken 13
Mojo Creole Marinated Chicken Breast over Pea’s & Greens
With Creole Tomato Concasse

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

Shrimp & Andouille Green Gumbo 6

Appetizers

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

Entrees

N.Y Strip Au Poive 32
Peppercorn Seared 14 oz New York Strip Served over Tobacco Onion Straws & Finished with a Peppercorn Brandy Cream Sauce
Wine Suggestion:
Cabernet Louis M Martini (glass/bottle) 11/42 Cabernet St Clement (bottle) 51

Entrees

Southern Mans Delight 28
Blackened Chicken Breast Served over Fried Green Tomatoes and Finished with a Zesty Corn & Tomato Salsa
Wine Suggestion:
Blanc De Mer (glass/bottle) 10/38
St Hallet Poachers Blend(bottle) 33

Shrimp Carbonara 29
Sautéed Jumbo Shrimp with Bacon, Green Onions and Grape Tomatoes in a Parmesan Cream Sauce Finished over Linguini
Wine Suggestion:
Allan Scott Sauvignon Blanc (glass/bottle) 9/35
Monkey Bay Sauvignon Blanc (bottle) 32

Island Favorite 36
Bronzed Grouper Served over Sautéed
Brussel Sprouts with Prosciutto, Garlic, Shallots and Parmesan Cheese
Finished with a Citrus Beurre Blanc
Wine Suggestion:
Pinot Grigio Montevina (glass/bottle) 8/29
Estancia Pinot Grigio (bottle) 34

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

Creole Shrimp 6
With Andouille Sausage

Oysters Rockefeller 12
Spinach, Bacon, Pernod & Parmesan Cheese
Baked & Finished with Hollandaise Drizzle

Salads, Sandwiches & Fresh Fish

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

Smoked Chicken Salad 11
Nestled in a Tomato Crown & Served with a Cucumber Salad

Beef Lettuce Wrap 12
Marinated Beef Sirloin, Pickled Onion, Carrots & Bean Sprouts with Sticky Rice
& Chimichurri Sauce Tucked in Red Leaf Lettuce
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

Shrimp & Andouille Green Gumbo 6

Salad

“Temp Me” Wedge Salad 11
Baby Iceberg Lettuce, Grape Tomatoes,
Onions, Applewood Smoked Bacon
And Blue Cheese Dressing

Appetizers

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

Entrees

Certified Angus Beef 32
12oz Char Grilled New York Strip
over Onion Rings and Finished with a Gorgonzola Cream Sauce
Wine Suggestion:
Cabernet Louis M Martini (glass/bottle) 11/42 Cabernet St Clement (bottle) 51

Entrees

Florida Rock Lobster 32
8oz Lobster Tail
Baked and Served with Drawn Butter
Wine Suggestion:
Stags Leap Chardonnay(glass/bottle) 12/49
BV Reserve Chardonnay (bottle) 55

Dijon Chicken 28
Twin Char grilled Dijon Rubbed Chicken Breasts Served over Steaming Greens with a Fresh Sweet Corn & Tomato Salsa and Finished with a Roasted Bell Pepper Coulis
Wine Suggestion:
Blanc De Mer (glass/bottle) 10/38
St Hallet Poachers Blend(bottle) 33

Stuffed King Prawns 29
Stuffed Pacific Prawns with Lump Crabmeat and Baked with Garlic, Lemon & White Wines
Wine Suggestion:
Allan Scott Sauvignon Blanc (glass/bottle) 9/35
Monkey Bay Sauvignon Blanc (bottle) 32

Island Favorite 36
Bronzed Grouper Served over Sautéed Brussel Sprouts with Prosciutto, Garlic, Shallots and Parmesan Cheese and Finished with a Citrus Beurre Blanc
Wine Suggestion:
Pinot Grigio Montevina (glass/bottle) 8/29
Estancia Pinot Grigio (bottle) 34

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