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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

“Temp Me” Wedge Salad 11
Baby Iceberg, Grape Tomatoes, Applewood Smoked Bacon & Green Onions
Served with Blue Cheese Dressing

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

Santa Fe Black Bean 5
Served with a Dollop of Sour Cream
and Green Onion Garnish

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

Ahi Tuna Nachos 14
Tuna Tartare Presented on Crispy Wonton Chips, with Wasabi Cream, Sirachi Aioli, Ginger Vinaigrette & Pineapple Puree

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 27
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 a 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

Bronzed Grouper Oscar 36
Served with Asparagus, Lump Crab Meat
and 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

Soup du Jour

Santa Fe Black Bean 5
Served with a Dollop of Sour Cream and Green Onion Garnish

Salad

Spinach Artichoke
and Hearts of Palm Salad 12
Served with Applewood Smoked Bacon, Hard Boiled Egg, Onions, Grape Tomato and a Homemade Russian Dressing

Appetizers

Chicken Satay 11
Oriental Marinated Chicken Breast Skewers Served with Organic Buck Wheat Noodles
And Thai Peanut Sauce

Entrees

Certified Angus Beef 32
12oz Char Grilled New York Strip
over Onion Rings and Finished with a Roasted Garlic Compound Butter
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
Beaulieu Vineyard Reserve
Chardonnay (bottle) 55

Hawaiian Tuna 38
Grade A #1 Yellowfin Tuna Seared Rare, Complimented with Grilled Romaine Hearts, Pineapple Puree, Ginger Vinaigrette, Sirachi Aioli
and Wasabi Cream
Wine Suggestion:
BV Reserve Pinot Noir (glass/bottle) 14/53
Belle Glos Pinot Noir(bottle) 78

King Prawns 29
Grilled Pacific Prawns with a Fresh Corn, Tomato Relish, and Sweet Red Pepper Coulis
Wine Suggestion:
Allan Scott Sauvignon Blanc (glass/bottle) 9/35
Monkey Bay Sauvignon Blanc (bottle) 32

Bronzed Grouper Oscar 36
Served with Asparagus, Lump Crab Meat and 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

Check out what Travel & Leisure Magazine had to say about The Temptation Restaurant and the island of Gasparilla! Don’t forget to watch the slideshow!

www.travelandleisure.com/articles/americas-best-little-beach-towns
If the above link does not work simply copy & paste it into your browser’s address bar.

Soup du Jour

Santa Fe Black Bean 5
Served with a Dollop of Sour Cream and Green Onion Garnish

Salad

Spinach Artichoke
and Hearts of Palm Salad 12
Served with Applewood Smoked Bacon, Hard Boiled Egg, Onions, Grape Tomato and a Homemade Russian Dressing

Appetizers

Chicken Satay 11
Oriental Marinated Chicken Breast Skewers Served with Organic Buck Wheat Noodles
And Thai Peanut Sauce

Cedar Key Steamer Clams 12
Served with Garlic, Shallots, White Wine, Butter and Parsley

Entrees

Certified Angus Beef 32
12oz Char Grilled New York Strip
over Onion Rings and Finished with a Roasted Garlic Compound Butter
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
Beaulieu Vineyard Reserve
Chardonnay (bottle) 55

Hawaiian Tuna 38
Grade A #1 Yellowfin Tuna Seared Rare, Complimented with Grilled Romaine Hearts, Ginger Vinaigrette, Sirachi Aioli and Wasabi Cream
Wine Suggestion:
Iona Sauvignon Blanc (glass/bottle) 11/45
Duckhorn Sauvignon Blanc (bottle) 47

King Prawns 29
Grilled Pacific Prawns with a Fresh Corn, Tomato, Relish, and Sweet Red Pepper Coulis
Wine Suggestion:
Allan Scott Sauvignon Blanc (glass/bottle) 9/35
Monkey Bay Sauvignon Blanc (bottle) 32

Bronzed Grouper Oscar 36
Served with Asparagus, Lump Crab Meat and 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

Check out what Travel & Leisure Magazine had to say about The Temptation Restaurant and the island of Gasparilla! Don’t forget to watch the slideshow!

www.travelandleisure.com/articles/americas-best-little-beach-towns
If the above link does not work simply copy & paste it into your browser’s address bar.

Lunch at The Temptation
Today’s Specials

Soups & Appetizers

Lobster Corn Chowder 6

Beef & Barley 6

Shrimp Cocktail 12

Salads, Sandwiches & Fresh Fish

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

Grilled Ham & Pineapple Salad 13
Grilled Julienne of Golden Pineapple & Boarshead Ham Served over Mixed Greens with Seedless Cucumber, Grape Tomatoes, Sweet Peppers & Cinnamon Ginger Vinaigrette

Buttermilk Chicken Sandwich 12
Fried Chicken Breast with Applewood Smoked Bacon, Boars Head Lacy Swiss Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato & Onion on a Toasted Corn Dusted Kaiser

` 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

Chicken Vidalia & White Bean 6

Salad

“Temp Me” Wedge Salad 12
Baby Iceberg, Applewood Smoked Bacon,
Grape Tomatoes, Onions and
Blue Cheese Dressing

Appetizers

Oysters Rockefeller 12
Louisiana Oysters
with Bacon, Spinach, & Pernod
Finished with a Hollandaise Drizzle

Lollipop Veal Chop 14
Rosemary Rubbed Char Grilled Served over Steamin Greens with a Gorgonzola Cream Sauce

Entrees

Surf and Turf 37
12 oz Char Grilled NYS with Bordelaise Accompanied by a 5oz Florida Rock Lobster Tail Served with Drawn Butter
Wine Suggestion:
Cabernet Louis M Martini (glass/bottle) 11/42 Cabernet St Clement (bottle) 51

Entrees

Hawaiian Tuna 38
Grade A #1 Yellowfin Tuna Seared Rare over Asian Slaw with Sirachi Aioli and Ginger Vinaigrette
Wine Suggestion:
Iona Sauvignon Blanc (glass/bottle) 11/45
Duckhorn Sauvignon Blanc (bottle) 47

Stuffed Jumbo Shrimp 30
Rich in Crab and Baked with Garlic, Lemon, White Wine and Butter
Wine Suggestion:
Allan Scott Sauvignon Blanc (glass/bottle) 9/35
Monkey Bay Sauvignon Blanc (bottle) 32

Bronzed Snapper 36
By Popular Demand
Served over a Bed of Sautéed Brussel Sprouts with Roasted Garlic, Shallots, Prosciutto and Parmesan Finished with Orange Butter Sauce
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

Vidalia & Chicken 6
With White Kidney Beans

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

Grilled Ham & Cheese 10
Boars Head Smoked Virginia Ham with Boursin Cheese, Sautéed Onions & Mushrooms

Pot Roast 12
Tempting Slow Cooked Pot Roast with Simmered Greens,
New Potatoes & Caramelized Pearl Onions

` 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