~The Tempting Blog~

Soup Du Jour

Smokey Tomato Bisque 6
With Fresh Ricotta Cheese

Salad

Roast Beet Salad 12/7
Roasted Beets, Crumbled Goat Cheese, and Pistachios served over Organic Baby Greens with a Ruby Red Grapefruit Vinaigrette

Appetizers

Crab and Crawfish Beignets 12
Served with a Roasted Jalapeño Tarter

Entrees

Pasta Orleans 29
Sautéed Gulf Shrimp Set atop a Bed of Linguine Topped with a Zesty Mushroom and Scallion Cream Sauce
Wine Suggestion:
Pinot Noir, Acacia (glass/bottle) 14/54

Entrees

Florida Rock Lobster 36
½ lb Baked Florida Rock Lobster Tail Served with Drawn Butter
Wine Suggestion:
Chardonnay, Stags’ Leap Winery (glass/bottle) 12/49

Chargrilled Pompano 36
Local Fresh Pompano lightly Chargrilled and served with a choice of Almondine, Picatta, or Meuniere Sauce
Wine Suggestion:
Blanc De Mer (glass/bottle) 10/38

Local Fresh Boat Run Stone Crabs 38
1lb Served chilled accompanied with a Keylime Mustard Sauce
Wine Suggestion:
Chardonnay, Sterling (glass/bottle) 9/35

Local Favorite 34
Bronzed Grouper served on a bed of Sautéed Brussel Sprouts with Prosciutto, Roasted Garlic, Shallots, and Parmesan Cheese finished with Orange Butter Sauce
Wine Suggestion:
Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau St. Michelle (glass/bottle) 8/31

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 6/10

Tuscan Bean 6/10
With Prosciutto, Fennel, and Crimini Mushrooms
Fried Green Tomatoes 10
With Cucumber Dill Relish

Salads, Sandwiches & Fresh Fish

Soup & Salad 12
Choice of Soup with Small Strawberry Chicken Salad or Small Chicken Caesar Salad

Gravlax Platter 10
House Cured Salmon with Capers, Red Onion, Dill Lemon Crema, Boiled Egg & Toast Points

Cuban Sandwich 14
Hot Pressed on Tampa Baked Cuban Bread with Boars Head Ham, Fresh Pork,
Pickles, Swiss Cheese & Garlic Mayonnaise

French Dip Sliders 12
Boars Head Top Round Roast Beef on Toasted Onion-Poppy Spitzwek Rolls
Served with Au jus and Choice of Side

Fish Taco 15
Bronzed Grouper Fingers with Sour Cream, Shredded Lettuce, Cheese & Pico de Gallo in Warm Flour Tortilla

The Island Favorite 16
Bronzed Grouper over Sautéed Brussel Sprouts with Roasted Garlic, Shallots, Prosciutto
& Parmesan Cheese Topped With Orange Beurre Blanc Bronzed
With Chicken 11 or Have it Vegetarian 10

Soup Du Jour

Tuscan Bean 5
With Prosciutto, Funnel, and Crimini Mushroom

Salad

Spinach and Artichoke Hearts of Palm 11
Served with Bacon, Green Onions, Tomatoes, Hard Boiled Eggs, Almonds, and our own Dressing

Appetizers

Oysters Rockefeller 12
Fresh baked Louisiana Oysters on the Half Shell stuffed with Baby Spinach, Bacon, and Pernod finished with a Hollandaise Drizzle

Entrees

Veal Parmesan 28
Sautéed Veal Cutlet topped with House Made Marinara and Parmesan Cheese over Linguini
Wine Suggestion:
Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau St. Michelle (glass/bottle) 8/31

Entrees

Cajun Carbonara 34
Fettuccine Topped with Black Grouper, Prosciutto, Shallot and Cream Sauce
Wine Suggestion:
Blanc De Mer (glass/bottle) 10/38

Local Fresh Boat Run Stone Crabs 38
1lb Served chilled accompanied with a Keylime Mustard Sauce
Wine Suggestion:
Chardonnay, Sterling (glass/bottle) 9/35

Florida Rock Lobster 36
8oz. Florida Lobster Tail baked with Lemon, Garlic, and White Wine served with Warm Drawn Butter

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 6/10

Beef Barley 6/10

Fiesta Shrimp Cocktail 10
Tequila Lime Marinated Shrimp with Salsa Fresco & Cilantro Crema

Salads, Sandwiches & Fresh Fish

Soup & Panini 12
Choice of Soup & a Chicken, Arugala and Dill Havarti Panini
Or
Choice of Soup with Small Strawberry Chicken Salad

Buttermilk Chicken Sandwich 12
Fried Buttermilk Marinated Chicken Breast with Applewood Smoked Bacon,
Lacey Swiss Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato & Onion on a Corn Dusted Kaiser

Tempt Me Wedge Salad 9
Baby Iceberg Lettuce with Bacon, Egg, Red Onion, Grape Tomato & Bleu Cheese Dressing

Shrimp Creole Encroute 16
Slow Cooked Creole Shrimp, Celery, Onions, Peppers & Tomato
Presented in a Parmesan Vol-au-vent

The Island Favorite 16
Bronzed Grouper over Sautéed Brussel Sprouts with Roasted Garlic, Shallots, Prosciutto
& Parmesan Cheese Topped With Orange Beurre Blanc Bronzed
With Chicken 11 or Have it Vegetarian 10

Lunch at The Temptation
Today’s Specials

Soups & Appetizers

Lobster Corn Chowder 6/10

Tomato Basil Bisque 6/10

Fiesta Shrimp Cocktail 10
Tequila Lime Marinated Shrimp with Salsa Fresco & Cilantro Crema

Salads, Sandwiches & Fresh Fish

Soup & Panini 12
Choice of Soup & a Chicken, Arugala and Dill Havarti Panini
Or
Choice of Soup with Small Strawberry Chicken Salad

Drunken Bratwurst 10
Sheboygan Style Johnsonville Brat Slow Cooked in The King Of Beers with Onions & Garlic
Served with Spicy Brown Mustard & Choice of Side

Tempt Me Wedge Salad 11
Baby Iceberg Lettuce with Bacon, Egg, Red Onion, Grape Tomato & Bleu Cheese Dressing

Claire’s Special 16
Char-Grilled Grouper Served over Steamin Greens with Sautéed Crimini Mushrooms, Fennel & Jicama in Lemon Brodo

The Island Favorite 16
Bronzed Grouper over Sautéed Brussel Sprouts with Roasted Garlic, Shallots, Prosciutto
& Parmesan Cheese Topped With Orange Beurre Blanc Bronzed
With Chicken 11 or Have it Vegetarian 10

Soup Du Jour

Tomato Basil Bisque 5
With Fine Herbs

Salad

Tempt Me Wedge Salad 11
Baby Iceberg Lettuce with Bacon, Egg, Red Onion, Grape Tomato & Bleu Cheese Dressing

Appetizers

1/2lb of Fresh Local Stone Crab Claws 18
Served Chilled Accompanied with a Keylime Mustard Sauce

Entrees

Peppercorn N.Y. Strip 33
Peppercorn Seared 16 oz all natural N.Y. Strip served over Tobacco Onion Straws and finished with a Mushroom Gorgonzola Cream Sauce
Wine Suggestion:
Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau St. Michelle (glass/bottle) 8/31

Entrees

100% Beautiful Grade A #1 Fresh Tuna 38
Seared Rare Presented Over Grilled Romaine Hearts and Finished with a Ginger Carrot Vinaigrette and Fresh Pineapple Puree
Wine Suggestion:
Blanc De Mer (glass/bottle) 10/38

Florida Rock Lobster 36
1/2lb baked Florida Rock Lobster served with warm Drawn Butter
Wine Suggestion:
Chardonnay, Sterling (glass/bottle) 9/35

Baked Stuffed Flounder 33
Lump Crab Meat Stuffed Fresh Flounder Served over Steamin Greens Topped with a Citrus Compound Butter
Wine Suggestion:
Chardonnay, Stags’ Leap Winery (glass/bottle) 12/49

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 6/10

French Onion 6/10

Fried Green Tomatoes 10
Served with a Dill Cucumber Relish

Salads, Sandwiches & Fresh Fish

Soup & Panini 12
Choice of Soup & a Roast Beef & Cheddar Panini
With Caramelized Onions & Horseradish Aioli
Or
Choice of Soup with Small Strawberry Chicken Salad

Fish Taco 15
Bronzed Grouper Fingers with Shredded Lettuce, Cheese,
Sour Cream & Pico De Gallo in a Flour Tortilla

Southwest Chicken Sandwich 11
Grilled, Mesquite BBQ Marinated Chicken Breast with Cheddar and Applewood Smoked Bacon on Kaiser roll with Lettuce, Tomatoes and Onions

The Island Favorite 16
Bronzed Grouper over Sautéed Brussel Sprouts with Roasted Garlic, Shallots, Prosciutto
& Parmesan Cheese Topped With Orange Beurre Blanc Bronzed
With Chicken 11 or Have it Vegetarian 10

Lunch at The Temptation
Today’s Specials

Soups & Appetizers

Lobster Corn Chowder 6/10

Broccoli, Cheddar & Bacon 6/10

Fried Green Tomatoes 10
Served with a Dill Cucumber Relish

Salads, Sandwiches & Fresh Fish

Soup & Panini 12
Choice of Soup & a Chicken Panini with poached spinach & Monterey Jack Cheese
OR…
Soup & Small Strawberry Chicken Salad

Fish Taco 15
Bronzed Grouper Fingers with Shredded Lettuce, Cheese,
Sour Cream & Pico De Gallo in a Flour Tortilla

Tempt Me Wedge Salad 12
Baby Iceberg Lettuce with Chopped Applewood Smoked Bacon, Red Onion, Hard Boiled Eggs, Grape Tomatoes & Blue Cheese Dressing

Claire’s Special 16
Fresh Gulf Grouper Char-Grilled & Served with Grilled Hearts of Romaine,
Sautéed Fennel, Crimini Mushrooms & Sweet Yellow Peppers

The Island Favorite 16
Bronzed Grouper Over Sautéed Brussel Sprouts with Roasted Garlic, Shallots, Prosciutto
& Parmesan Cheese Topped With Orange Beurre Blanc Bronzed
With Chicken 11 or Have it Vegetarian 10

Lunch at The Temptation
Today’s Specials

Soups & Appetizers

Lobster Corn Chowder 6/10

Broccoli, Cheddar & Bacon 6/10

Fried Green Tomatoes 10
Served with a Dill Cucumber Relish

Salads, Sandwiches & Fresh Fish

Soup & Panini 12
Choice of Soup with a Tangy Chicken,Garlic poached spinach and
Monterey Jack Cheese Panini OR…
Soup & Small Strawberry Chicken Salad

Fish Taco 15
Bronzed Grouper Fingers with Shredded Lettuce, Cheese,
Sour Cream & Pico De Gallo in a Flour Tortilla

Mediterranean Beef Roulade Salad 13
Seasoned Beef Roulades over Organic greens with Tomato,
Cucumber, Red Onion, Feta Cheese and Hard boiled egg With Choice of Dressing

Claire’s Special 16
Fresh Gulf Grouper Char-Grilled & Served with Grilled Hearts of Romaine,
Sautéed Fennel, Crimini Mushrooms & Sweet Yellow Peppers

The Island Favorite 16
Bronzed Grouper Over Sautéed Brussel Sprouts with Roasted Garlic, Shallots, Prosciutto
& Parmesan Cheese Topped With Orange Beurre Blanc Bronzed Chicken 11 Vegetarian 10

Soup Du Jour

Cream of Broccoli 5
With Bacon, Cheddar, and
Herbs De Provence

Salad

Ginger Grilled Shrimp Salad 12
3 Ginger Grilled Shrimp over Organic Baby Greens with Carrots, Red Cabbage, and Grape Tomatoes finished with Ginger Root Vinaigrette

Appetizers

Local Boat Run Stone Crab Claws 16
1/2lb. Chilled Stone Crab Claws Served with Key Lime Mustard Sauce

Entrees

“Creek Stone Farms” Delmonico Aupoive 33
Peppercorn Seared 16 oz all natural Delmonico Steak topped with a Brandy Cream Demiglaze

Entrees

Stuffed Pacific Blue Tail Prawns 32
6 Main Lobster and Jumbo Lump Crabmeat Stuffed Prawns Baked with Lemon, White Wine, Butter and Parsley
Wine Suggestion:
Sauvignon Blanc, Allan Scott (glass/bottle) 9/35

Fresh Local Pompano 36
Prepared Char Grilled with Choice of Almondine, Picatta or Meuniere
Wine Suggestion:
Blanc De Mer (glass/bottle) 10/38

Sweet Potato Crusted Fresh Pumpkin Swordfish 36
Set atop a bed of Sautéed Fennel, Artichoke Hearts, and Cippoline Onion Complimented with a Pureed Pumpkin Beurre Blanc
Wine Suggestion:
Chardonnay, Sterling (glass/bottle) 9/35

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