Love love love this place. The ambiance, the service and the food is amazing. You will not be disappointed. We loved our drinks, and were all drooling over our dinners and still talking about it days after how good it was . Portions are large and everything is so delicious and fresh. I got the tuna that was to die for! Make sure you get a reservation because even though it is a big restaurant it gets filled up quickly. Be sure to stop at the bar in the front for a night cap :) thanks for a great night helping me celebrate my 30th! read more

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Temptation Restaurant was amazing-an old-school vibe with reasonable prices and truly standout food. I had the island grouper sandwich and the lobster bisque, and both were outstanding. The house-made tartar sauce made the grouper sandwich, adding moisture and flavor that brought everything together. The lobster bisque was exactly what a great bisque should be: rich without being overwhelming, creamy without being heavy. Will definitely be back read more

Amazing! Always come here with my family! Food is always good and good staff as well!

Everything was beyond wonderful- from the cocktails to the salad to the main entrees. Service was fantastic as well. Highly recommend!!! read more

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This is a great place to go. They have a great ambiance(dive bar meets upscale) and the atmosphere is friendly and welcoming. The food is amazing! It's the best place to go when in Boca Grande! read more

Been around for 76 years according to Kathleen the lovely hostess. Looks like a hole in the wall from the outside and the indoor decor dates itself but man oh man, must try. Delicious, great service. Love people watching here. read more

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I can't recommend this place to anyone due to blatant racial discrimination. The bartenders served myself and my other girl friend. We are both white girls. The one person they did not serve was my Latino friend. When he politely approached the bar and asked for a beer the bartender looked him up and down and said "the liquor store is down the street." My sad friend quietly left. He did not make a fuss... so I will! Do not support this place. read more

This is for the bar! I love the old salty florida feel here. Very casual but the bartender was great! A good place for a cold beer while friends are shopping or after the beach! read more

Cloth tablecloths exemplify the quality of the food. The exterior of building is not indicative of the quality of the food. We love this place, and you will too!!! read more

Our friend recommended this to us and we're so glad she did. Overall it was a great evening and a solid four star experience. I'm not sure if this is true, but I love that their menu feels like a daily menu that perhaps has some change from day to day. It is fairly small and for that reason I already appreciated this place! Seafood is definitely the shining star here but they do have a few other options. I ordered the Pompano because I've never had it or seen it in a menu. The server worked with me and the chef so that it was gluten free and dairy free which I was very thankful for but had hoped they would have come up with some sort of sauce or seasonings for the Pompano for me like I had requested. It ended up being plain and still very good and cooked well, but again, for such a nice place I didn't think my request was too much to ask. My baked potato was plain but also delicious and the side of green beans and carrots was really good! I'm glad they don't skimp on the quality of their sides. The history of the restaurant is really neat if you read the story on the menu. It helps explain why you feel like you're in a time capsule while dining there. I do have to say though, it almost feels like it has an identity crisis. The quality of the food and menu is quite high, but the interior isn't up to that caliber. The super old school floors and diner style booths are examples. Again, the history is neat and I'm sure some people appreciate these old features of the restaurant, but it just didn't do it for me. I'd return when we're back down in the area, as the food is definitely worth the visit. I'd recommend checking out this place; just don't blink because you'll miss it driving by! read more

Love every single thing about this place. The grouper fingers are the best. Whatever they use to fry things is perfection. My favorite restaurant in BG. read more

Cool ambience....food was great and service was excellent....i would recommend ....went there for lunch and sat at the bar...

The saying goes "its not how you start but how you finish" applied to our visit we made reservations (this is a must) for 6pm. Arrived a few minutes early and the welcome was not very warm. We grabbed a seat at the bar and grabbed a drink while our table was prepared. Barkeep was more interested in others and we thought this was going to be a mess. We were seated and waited several minutes for our server. She apologized and mentioned that opening is usually a bit hectic. From that point forward our experience went great. I had the chowder to start and it was amazing. My wifes salad was really good too. I decided on the crab cakes and they were superb. My wifes grouper was outstanding as well. Our server took great care of us and the meal was a hit. This is a mist place for a meal. read more

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I'd been mentioning this restaurant to Bruce for a while now. I'd walked in on a day trip to the island before, because you can't beat the sign & the old Florida ambiance and I told Bruce, "I think this is our kind of place." Last Friday, Bruce called for a table over the weekend and the lady laughed at him. He said she was "curt." So last night he surprised me by saying he'd gotten a table at 6:15 but we had to be out by 8:20. I started thinking, "This reminds me of something ..." [yes - Musso & Frank, White House Laguna, old-time Sycamore Inn] We got there and the hostess was kind and welcoming in person. She led us through the much-bigger-than-I-thought restaurant and the liquor cabinet. We got a table we were very thrilled with - by the back window. It reminded me of several places in "old LA" or "old Palm Springs" with its own special Florida flair. Our young, kind servers were all excellent and the party that sat next to us was a mom, dad, two grandmas, and the cutest little baby girl ever. They have home-grown looking murals and artwork on the walls and the restaurant's history is something to be proud of, as well as fascinated by. That said - our meal was one of our "good ones" - the food is oldschool but done right. We had the spicy crab dip which was seriously like something you'd get at Musso & Frank or maybe White House in Laguna Beach. An old recipe served in a traditional way. The chowder was excellent. I ordinarily don't order fried food but they have several fried items that are coated in extremely light, crispy, minimal batter. Oysters raw or cooked are one of my favorite foods & these were very good fried oysters. The baked potato was perfect & fluffy. The green beans were oldschool - with a little bit of pot liquor & spice. Bruce had crab cakes and he really enjoyed them. I fell off the sugar wagon & ate quite a bit of Bruce's caramel cheesecake. This thing was insane, it was like a candy bar in a crispy, buttery, brown sugary graham crust. It was so so sweet but had that dark caramel flavor with salt & graham, very good. So, this is the type of restaurant you need to show respect for, and they will treat you accordingly. You have to call ahead and make sure you get reservations and be kind to them, because it is always packed. read more

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Immediately seated at our reservation time. Excellent food with good service. Accommodated my request to try two different topping on my perfectly prepared Pompano. Both the lemon butter and almondine toppings were great but its fish was so good it didn't even need them! read more

Came before dinner and after lunch. The bar was the only thing open. We sat at the one hightop in the bar area. Grouper fingers and fries were delicious. Lightly breaded like we like. The man working the bar was friendly and attentive. read more

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A visit here is a trip back to Old Florida. Step through the original doors and you're magically transported to the 50's -- 60's with hand painted murals on the dining room walls, a 1950's cigarette machine located on the way to the restrooms, and bathroom sinks that have separate hot and cold faucets, just to name a few of Temptations' highlights. Following a foodie friend's suggestion, I ordered the Grouper Reuben. It's served on a toasted marble-rye bread and served with your choice of two sides. One of my sides was fresh fruit, and let me tell ya---the fruit was so fresh and delicious! So, if you're looking to travel back in time AND have a great lunch, YA GOTTA EAT HERE! :-D read more

Temptation Restaurant - Step back in time to Old Florida - Seafood Near Me - Boca Grande, Florida

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This place is lovely. You take a trip back in time. I thought it would be stuffy considering the location. It's not at all. Our server Jean was just as warm as anyone could be. She didn't mind questions about the famous people who frequent the place. She didn't mind questions about the restaurant or about the working cigarette machines. She walked us all around and showed us the interesting aspects of the two dining rooms, the bar, and the liquor shop. The best part was the yummy food. I loved the murals on the wall. Felt like we experienced something very unique. read more

Change the time to kitchen closes at 9:30PM. Very rude when you walk in at 9:32 and there are tables everywhere with no food who just sat down and they won't serve us. read more

Our past experiences have been fabulous. But tonight we have to give Temptation a terrible review. We had an excellent waitress but the Temptation Salad had limp lettuce and was flavorless. The Tripletail was burned on top and had no evidence of crabmeat as advertised. The vegetables, greens, were also overcooked. The wine, bread and baked potatoes were okay. In addition, our romantic evening was spoiled by 15 people who surrounded our table, obviously reconnecting. It was fine for them but it ruined our night in addition to the poor food. Our special night was a disaster. read more

Looks sketchy on the outside and almost didn't go in! Wow what a mistake that would have been. The food and service are awesome and it was only the Yelp reviews that drew me in. The building looks like it was built in the 1940's and still looks original but don't let that deter you from entering. Great dining experience, the red snapper was fresh and very nicely prepared. read more

I can't believe it's taken me so long to try this place after going to Boca for a few years for tarpon season. Temptation and their bar is fantastic, all the staff is wonderful as well! Some of the best food on the island is served here. Get a hummer for dessert drinks. read more

We decided to do a day trip and were very hungry for lunch. We entered Temptation Restaurant and were so friendly greeted and that was by everyone. The food was amazing, grouper sandwiches were excellent and the drinks(pina colada and dirty martini) were perfect. We had a great waitress, great cook, great bartender! Next time we are in the area, we will drop in again. Thank you for the best food and service ever! Norm & Sue read more

Temptation Restaurant - Our pina colada and dirty martini.... - Seafood Near Me - Boca Grande, Florida

Had lunch at Temptation today and it was great. Grouper and shrimp very fresh and lightly battered, perfect seasoning. Daughter had the Grouper sandwich and said it was one of the best ever. Wife had the cobb salad with crab and gave it high praise. Waitress very attentive and never let the tea glass go empty. Would highly recommend! read more

Walked in a little after 7pm. I didn't know this place was here so it was spur of the moment. No reservation. I walked in and stood at the door to be seated or at least greeted. I scanned the restaurant and it was packed. I probably wasn't going to get a table. 20/30 seconds pass and an older couple walked in. They were greeted immediately by a hostess. I didn't notice the hostess station when I walked in. Since the hostess greeted the couple that walked in after me and never acknowledged me, I walked out. I won't be back. It's a shame because it seems like a nice place. You never get a second chance to make a first impression. read more

Just perfect, Old Florida ambiance with really good food at a good value. Staff are super friendly and responsive. Don't miss Temptations if you are on Gasparilla. read more

Excellent food & service! Have eaten at this restaurant several times while visiting Boca Grande. Always have a great meal!

Ate here twice this week for dinner. The first night everything was super fresh and good. The grouper fingers appetizer was so good we ordered a second round. The best was the second night. We arrived with a bag of fileted fish that we caught 2 hrs prior. We were supposed to eat at the Gasparailla Inn but after arranging in advance to have our fish cooked they changed their mind. You can read more about that on the review on their page. Cathy at the front greeted us and took immediate care of us. Kevin the chef, prepared our food and it was fantastic. Our server Jessica was so helpful and the service was awesome. Can't say enough great things. Definitely worth a stop. Reminds me of old Florida. read more

Temptation Restaurant - The trout we caught cooked 2 ways - grilled and bronzed. Both were delicious - Seafood Near Me - Boca Grande, Florida

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I had an excellent lunch at my first time at Tim Tatian, I heard locals call it the temp! Small and cozy very intimate space, everyone seem to know everyone else, but they were also extremely welcoming! I had the grouper fingers and shrimp, vert good! read more

The Temp is a must for dinner when in Boca Grande! The fish in the specials menu is always my first choice and has never disappointed.

We love this restaurant. It is always our top choice when we visit the island. Our server tonight was Bailey and he was so attentive and knowledgeable. Everything is so delicious and well made. Everything on the menu is fresh and tastes delicious. You can't go wrong with anything. We have never had a bad meal at The Temp. This place will be open for another 75 years! Long live The Temp! read more

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Three strikes & your out... So not only did we give this place a second shot, we also went for a third and it just keeps missing it. It began when my boyfriend & we ordered a crab Rangoon which was about a month or so ago. It was served to us way to overcooked to the point that the outer layer was burnt & flaky. Then a few weeks later we were in the mood for some Italian yet we don't want anything lo heavy. While I was still reluctant from the previous experience, We agreed to share the stuffed ravioli. When our food was finally brought out, we come to find that the ravioli was ice cold on the inside! Well,, tonight, was the final strike. We decided to order the Ribeye dinner plate. We figured we would order one of the most expensive plates ($48) so it has to be more than good, right? Well, the meat was totally fatty and we ended up eating maybe 2 bites. For being in such a prestige island this place just does not fit in. Not only is the place dark and a bit dingy, service is not the best and the staff could be friendlier. Very disappointing. I hope they get their game right one day & start serving some good dishes not ones that you buy frozen at Costcos and then heat up in the microwave. read more

Temptation Restaurant - Ribeye - Seafood Near Me - Boca Grande, Florida

We loved this restaurant. We went for lunch and all 3 of us loved our entrees. I want to try their dinner after such an awesome lunch.

We have been going for years. A great hangout. Grear food. Friendly people. A Gasparilla highlight and full of history.

It was fantastic. The pan fried snapper was one of the best meals I've had .....period. It's a must have. We had 3 couples in Gassparilla, and we all agreed it was our favorite place, and there is a lot of good food in that town. I will go back for sure the next time I'm on the island. Service was great. read more

Great local hangout with brilliant food...grouper fingers and spicy scallops are amazing !

Old Florida atmosphere. Opened in 1946. Vinyl tile flooring (probably the original tile). Murals painted on the plaster walls. White table cloths for lunch and dinner. A wonderful time capsule taking you back to the 40's. You feel like Humphrey Bogart could walk in any minute. The specialty here is fresh, locally caught seafood which typically includes grouper, snapper, pompano, shrimp, oysters and soft shell crab. We enjoyed the Grouper Reuben at lunch. Small bar on side. If you come in the winter months, you need a reservation. read more

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Great good and bar service. Only issue is that they are booked up for two months! Not fair. How about two weeks out

Favorite spot on the island. Menu is fresh and staff the staff is friendly and energetic.

Hidden gem! Fresh fish specials daily! Lobster corn chowder is a favorite. Crab au Gratin appetizer is a must! Great wine selection. read more