Closed for the season
Saturday August 15th was our last night until October. Thanks for all of your support and we look forward to seeing you all in the fall!
Dinner Specials for Saturday, August 15th
Soup du Jour
Chicken Marsala 6
Salad
Spinach and Hearts of Romaine 11
With Sliced Mushrooms, Crumbled Blue Cheese, Hard Boiled Egg and a Warm Bacon Walnut Vinigerette
Appetizers
Tempura Fried Asparagus 10
Served with a Lemon Herb Cream Sauce
Entrees
Island Favorite 35
Bronzed Fresh Grouper Served over
Sautéed Brussel Sprouts with Garlic, Shallots and Prosciutto and Finished with
a Citrus Beurre Blanc
Wine Suggestion:
Oyster Bay Pinot Noir (glass/bottle) 10/38
Wildhorse Pinot Noir(bottle) 44
Entrees
Shrimp Aurore 28
Jumbo Gulf Shrimp, Shallots, Garlic, Basil and White Wine in a Tomato Gorgonzola Cream Sauce Over Angel Hair Pasta
Wine Suggestion:
Chardonnay Stag’s Leap (bottle) 49
Stuffed Tenderloin of Beef 34
8 oz Filet Mignon Stuffed with Roquefort Cheese and Finished with a Mushroom Bordelaise
Wine Suggestion:
Ca Montini Pinot Grigio (bottle) 35
Crabby Patties 28
Boca’s Best Crab Cakes Sautéed and Served Over Steaming Greens with a Roasted Tomato, Corn Relish and Remoulade Sauce
Wine Suggestion:
Iona Savignon Blanc (glass/bottle) 11/45
Kendall Jackson Savignon Blanc (bottle) 31
American Red Snapper 33
Black Grouper 34
Served Blackened, Bronzed, or Flame Broiled with Picatta, Almondine,
Or Meuniere Sauce
Dinner Specials For Friday, August 14th
Soup du Jour
Chicken Marsala 6
Appetizers
Tempura Fried Asparagus 10
Served with a Lemon Herb Cream Sauce
Entrees
Island Favorite 35
Bronzed Fresh Grouper Served over Sautéed Brussel Sprouts with Garlic, Shallots and Prosciutto and Finished with a Citrus Beurre Blanc
Wine Suggestion:
Oyster Bay Pinot Noir (glass/bottle) 10/38
Wildhorse Pinot Noir(bottle) 44
Shrimp Aurore 28
Jumbo Gulf Shrimp, Shallots, Garlic, Basil and White Wine in a Tomato Gorgonzola Cream Sauce Over Angel Hair Pasta
Wine Suggestion:
Chardonnay Stag’s Leap (bottle) 49
Entrees
Chicken Roulade 27
Stuffed Breast of Chicken with Applewood Smoked Bacon, Exotic Mushrooms & Swiss Cheese Served Over Steamin Greens
Wine Suggestion:
Ca Montini Pinot Grigio (bottle) 35
Corn Meal Dusted
Fresh Mangrove Snapper 33
Corn Meal Dusted and Pan Seared Finished with Blue Crab Meat and a Roasted Tomato and Corn Relish
Wine Suggestion:
Iona Savignon Blanc (glass/bottle) 11/45
Kendall Jackson Savignon Blanc (bottle) 31
American Red Snapper 33
Black Grouper 34
Served Blackened, Bronzed, or Flame Broiled with Picatta, Almondine,
Or Meuniere Sauce
Lunch Specials for Friday, August 14th
Lunch at The Temptation
Today’s Specials
Soups & Appetizers
Lobster Corn Chowder 6
Cream of Chicken & Mushroom 6
Shrimp Cocktail 10
Salads, Sandwiches & Fresh Fish
Strawberry Chicken Salad 12
Spring Mix Greens with Strawberries, Grilled Chicken, Toasted Pecans,
Boursin Cheese & Balsamic Reduction
Soft Shell Po-Boy 12
Fried Soft Shell Crab with Shredded Lettuce, Tomato, Onion and Spicy Remoulade
Oven Roasted Chicken Breast Wrap 10
Lettuce, Tomato, Onion & Monteray Jack Cheese in a Sundried Tomato Basil Wrap
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
Lunch Specials for Thursday, August 13th
Lunch at The Temptation
Today’s Specials
Soups & Appetizers
Lobster Corn Chowder 6
Tomato, Basil & Gorgonzola
Shrimp Cocktail 10
Salads, Sandwiches & Fresh Fish
Strawberry Chicken Salad 12
Spring Mix Greens with Strawberries, Grilled Chicken, Toasted Pecans,
Boursin Cheese & Balsamic Reduction
Soft Shell Po-Boy 12
Fried Soft Shell Crab with Shredded Lettuce, Tomato, Onion and Spicy Remoulade
Crab Cake Sandwich 10
Blue Crab Patty with Lettuce, Tomato & Onion
Served on a Toasted Kaiser Bun
Bronzed Snapper 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
Great read from The Boca Grande Historical Society
A little trip down memory lane with this article:
The Boca Grande Historical Society
The Temptation
One of the pleasant things the teenagers enjoyed doing during their short Spring Break in the 1950’s was to gather at the Temptation restaurant before cocktail hours. Dora and Homer Addison owned the “Temp” at that time. The main attraction was Dora Addison’s piano playing, often accompanied on a homemade “gutbucket” bass by a young sailor who was stationed at the Coast Guard quarters down by the Boca Grande lighthouse.
He constructed the instrument by connecting a bass G-string to the center of a large turned-up-side-down galvanized washtub. A broom handle, conveniently cut to the proper length, had a groove made on one end to fit on the washtub rim, and the G-string was attached to the other. It took some talent to apply the right pressure to the stick and pluck the string so the required “notes” could be achieved, and the resulting combo was the perfect accompaniment to energetic dancing by the young folks! The soft lights reflecting on Deo Weymouth’s murals (very new at that time) created a charming scene.
Dora always called an immediate halt to the festivities when the adult customers began to arrive and shooed the dancers out. Mrs. Pickman and her attractive daughters, C.Z. Cochrane Guest and sister Nancy, were usually among the first diners to come in.
Tudie, my wife, wanted to help me celebrate my 60th birthday in 1973 by having such a large group of friends for dinner that our house couldn’t accommodate them all. April 15 fell on a Sunday that year and most of the local restaurants were closed. The problem was neatly solved by Jean Montgomery, at that time the chef and majordomo of the Temptation. Thanks to her executive ability, Jean was able to gather up helpers to bartend and wait on tables; even the butcher from Harry Whidden’s grocery store came over to carve the legs of lamb!
It was a delightful party, enjoyed by all, especially the 60-year-old birthday boy. Thanks to John and Jean and the volunteers.
Dinner Specials For August 11 2009
Soup du Jour
Tomato, Basil & Gorgonzola 6
Appetizers
Crabby Pattie 13
Boca’s Best Crab Cake Sautéed and Served over Steamin Greens with a Roasted
Creole Remoulade Sauce
Entrees
Island Favorite 35
Bronzed Fresh Grouper Served over Sautéed Brussel Sprouts with Garlic, Shallots and Prosciutto and Finished with a Citrus Beurre Blanc
Wine Suggestion:
Oyster Bay Pinot Noir (glass/bottle) 10/38
Wildhorse Pinot Noir(bottle) 44
Entrees
Chicken Marsala 27
Twin Chicken Cutlets Sautéed and
Served Over Penne Pasta in a Rich
Marsala Cream Sauce
Wine Suggestion:
Ca Montini Pinot Grigio(bottle) 35
Corn Meal Dusted
Fresh Mangrove Snapper 33
Served with Creole Tomato and Okra Sauce
Wine Suggestion:
Iona Savignon Blanc (glass/bottle) 11/45
Kendall Jackson Savignon Blanc(bottle) 31
American Red Snapper 33
Black Grouper 34
Served Blackened, Bronzed, or Flame Broiled with Picatta, Almondine,
Or Meuniere Sauce
Lunch Specials For August 11th 2009
Lunch at The Temptation
Today’s Specials
Soups & Appetizers
Lobster Corn Chowder 6
Shrimp Cocktail 10
Salads, Sandwiches & Fresh Fish
Strawberry Chicken Salad 12
Spring Mix Greens with Strawberries, Grilled Chicken, Toasted Pecans,
Boursin Cheese & Balsamic Reduction
Soft Shell Po-Boy 12
Fried SoftShell Crab with Shredded Lettuce, Tomato, Onion and Spicy Remoulade
Luau Burger 12
Our Half Pound Burger with Grilled Sweet Ham & Pineapple, Monteray Jack Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato & Onion on a Toasted Kaiser
Bronzed Snapper 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
Lunch Specials for Monday, August 10th
Lunch at The Temptation
Today’s Specials
Soups & Appetizers
Lobster Corn Chowder 6
Miso Soup 6
Shrimp Cocktail 10
Salads, Sandwiches & Fresh Fish
Strawberry Chicken Salad 12
Spring Mix Greens with Strawberries, Grilled Chicken, Toasted Pecans,
Boursin Cheese & Balsamic Reduction
Island Steak Salad 10
Jerked Flat Iron Steak with Grilled Hearts of Romaine, Julienne Peppers& Onions with Sliced Cucumber and Grape Tomato
Luau Burger 12
Our Half Pound Burger with Grilled Sweet Ham & Pineapple, Monteray Jack Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato & Onion on a Toasted Kaiser
Lunch Specials for Monday, August 10th
Lunch at The Temptation
Today’s Specials
Soups & Appetizers
Lobster Corn Chowder 6
Miso Soup 6
Shrimp Cocktail 10
Salads, Sandwiches & Fresh Fish
Strawberry Chicken Salad 12
Spring Mix Greens with Strawberries, Grilled Chicken, Toasted Pecans,
Boursin Cheese & Balsamic Reduction
Island Steak Salad 10
Jerked Flat Iron Steak with Grilled Hearts of Romaine, Julienne Peppers& Onions with Sliced Cucumber and Grape Tomato
Luau Burger 12
Our Half Pound Burger with Grilled Sweet Ham & Pineapple, Monteray Jack Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato & Onion on a Toasted Kaiser
