Nice place. Recommend the strawberry salad and the grouper,blackened. The snapper gaspar and hog fish were nice but the not as good as the grouper, which was amazing. Staff was very nice. read more

Really good service. Waiters well trained knew menu and able to accommodate all requests with a smile! Bar, front and back rooms classic Florida. Great atmosphere. Food fresh and delicious seafood. Strawberry salad good if you like sweet dressing on salad. Lobster corn chowder had lots of lobster. House grouper was delicious. read more

Jeff and his staff at Temptation are outstanding! The food and service is excellent and I look forward to returning to try some other dishes! read more

There was a fly in my salad and the food literally made me and my sister sick and they would not refund the food. We have been coming to Gasparilla Inn for 10+ years and this was the first time we branched out and tried something other than the main dining room or the Pink Elephant and regret that decision immensely. The food was absolutely disgusting, contaminated and overpriced. Their bathroom was disgusting too. Would never eat here again or recommend it to anyone. It's fine for just a beer but avoid the food at this place at all costs! read more

Just came back from a enjoyable 3 day weekend in Boca Grande, and of course I had to visit Temptation multiple times. Lunch the first day was amazing, island favorite spectacular as usual. Was even able to make a reservation with a nice young lady for the same night on Friday. On my way back for dinner the car ride I was already thinking about the spicy fried shrimp ( my personal favorite). Was greeted again but the same nice young lady (wish I knew her name) she was able to squeeze us in that night in the Caribbean dining room, overall my night with my family was one for the books. Thank you temptation and Boca Grande for the memories read more

Great lunch sitting at the bar. Fried shrimp is lightly battered and huge! Best I have had. Grouper is always good too. Christine does a great job at bar and is very nice. It would be nice if they had some draft beer!!! read more

This was my first time at Temptation, even though I have been to Boca Grande many times, and I decided to have their burger for lunch. The burger was cooked to perfection and they provided my side of ranch in the cutest little cup. We also had the conch appetizer and that was AMAZING. I will definitely be back to check out their dinner menu. read more

This place was an assault on my ears, and everyone else's ears in our group of 5!!!! It was impossible to have a nice family visit. It was the loudest restaurant I have ever ever ever sat in --- louder than weddings I have been to. That being said, the food was wonderful --- I had the scallops (there were at least 6 on the plate) that were very tasty, and everyone else liked and appreciated the food. But..........I felt the whole time like I was in some NYC diner with people shouting orders, with dishes clanking, and I felt like I was standing at a counter trying to hurry down the food because everyone, including me, had to go back to work right away. That is not the way I wanted to feel, so unless something changes in this place, I wouldn't recommend it for the noise level reasons. But the food was very good! read more

This was my 1st and will not be my last visit. The food was excellent and the service was wonderful! My husband and I ate the hot crab temp which could have served 6 people and we also tried the lobster corn chowder both were delicious. Entrees were the rib eye steak and red snapper and they were superb! I would definitely recommend this restaurant read more

Very cool old Florida ambience with seafood as fresh as it gets. The fried shrimp and oysters were outstanding.

Loved the Temptation Restaurant! We felt welcome from the time we walked in. Had the Lobster Corn Chowder to start. It was creamy, had good sized lobster bites & was delicious. We really enjoyed the shrimp & grouper platter. The grouper was excellent- fried but lightly breaded and tasted very fresh. I had to ask about it and was told the secret is that they keep the fry pans very clean. Really works! We topped it off with Key Lime Pie, which we also recommend. Apart from great tasting food, we also had a great server. Marcy made sure that we were well taken care of. Her friendly, excellent service and the delicious food will surely have us looking forward to returning to the Tempt whenever we are on Gasparilla. read more

It doesn't look like much from the outside, but definitely go in!!!! We were told this is where the locals go. The service was wonderful. The friend shrimp were the best I have ever had. read more

Went here for lunch with my family. Was expecting a great meal because of all of the hype in town, but the waitresses were a bit rude, acting like they were doing us a favor. Food options were mainly fried, nothing special. We were all disappointed. read more

I've been wanting to dine at Temptation for years and finally had the chance to do so. Before I write my positive review on this restaurant that has been open since the 40's I believe, I just want to say I find it humorous that there have been several bad reviews on this place, including several one star reviews. Yes, restaurants can have there BAD evenings when everything goes wrong or they might even hire rude and nasty people and find out the hard way before they let them go. But I think it's unfair to a business to write a one star review in your anger when you have a bad experience. Give the place another chance, or talk to a manager, then write your review. You may have dined there in PEAK HIGH season and planned on eating at 7:15 on a Saturday night. There's a good chance you won't be super pampered and taken care of in the pricey high end fishing village of Boca Grande, where there aren't a TON of places to eat and during high season they are flooded with people. During Tarpon season they ARE flooded with people, and there are a LOT of rich, entitled jerks that show up expecting their butts to be wiped for them. That being said when I am frustrated at a restaurant I ask to speak with a manager who 99% of the time wants to please their patron and makes an effort to do so. We dined here on a Monday evening, and since it is HIGH Tarpon season, I called for a reservation. We decided to go early at 6pm since we requested the front room to sit in. We showed up 15 minutes early but the hostess was accommodating, told us that the servers were still in their prep meeting but that we could sit and have bread and water. If we wanted a drink we could go to the bar. Being that the oldest member of our party was 93, it was nice to sit and relax a few minutes before our server came out. The room was filled by 6:20 with diners. I love the old Florida atmosphere that feels like you've time warped to the 40's. As another yelper pointed out, you feel like Bogart and Bacall could walk in at any moment. There are 4 areas of the restaurant, the front room with what looks like the original flooring and some old school Florida murals, that have been restored and repainted a few times. Then there is the bar area, a side smaller room with high tops and a nice back room with plenty of tables. We had the Hot Crab Temp appetizer which was shareable among four and really outstanding. All of us ordered the Red Snapper cooked various ways. I had mine bronzed with picatta sauce and fried rice and vegetables. SO GOOD. I cleaned my plate. Now the Temp ain't cheap, so be prepared to spend some money. But our service was good, attentive and everyone was very satisfied with their meal. I look forward to going back. read more

The Temp has always been a go to spot on Boca Grande, but I think they have gotten even better lately. The fish was s so fresh, the fried oysters are delicious! Hate to be leaving town, I'll be missing that pan fried snapper ATS! The staff are all very professional and friendly, which is icing on the cake, and speaking of dessert, I would recommend be goldbrick sundae! read more

Walked in at 4pm hoping for a happy hour cocktail... sat at the bar for 5 minutes and not a soul in site. Walked out and across the street where we were promptly greeted and had cocktails in hands within minutes. So much for high Yelp ratings. read more

Spent a few days on the island and had lunch at temptations and everything was delicious, service was superb but it was lunch, pastrami on rye and fried grouper done beautifully. Great lunch. Went to dinner and it's a different place. Once again service was impeccable, but this time the food was beyond stunning. My beautiful wife who has been after me to take her there had perfect crab au gratin with roasted sweet potatoes and grilled asparagus and she raved the entire meal. I ordered the "seven ounce" blackened Filet with baked potato and grilled asparagus. My steak came out and I was stunned at the size of it, I asked our server if it was the seven ounce and she told me the chef cuts them to order and has a bit of a heavy hand. It was huge. My guess almost twelve ounces. Cooked to a perfect medium. I took one bite and could not believe what I was tasting. I was a Starwood Chef for 18 years and my son in law ran Shula's Steak House for three of those years and I can say without reservation that this was the finest piece of meat I have ever encountered. That steak literally melted in my mouth. Oh my, I forgot to mention the little bowl of lobster meat they serve with a small amount of corn and vegetables in it that was dangerously delicious. It's call lobster corn chowder and lobster is indeed the main ingredient. If you are anywhere near here, pay the six bucks to get over the bridge and treat yourself to one of the finest meals you will ever eat! read more

We thought we were having lunch st the Pink Elephant. But it wasn't opened for lunch so we went here, to Temptation Restaurant. I was so glad we did! Our food was tops! Delicious, beautiful and fresh. It has a very local color atmosphere, like non-tourists might frequent the place. But we will be back. Big surprise to have a gourmet type restaurant for lunch in Boca Grande! read more

Amazing! We enjoyed the Island Favorite (Grouper on a bed of brussel sprouts) served with a warm baguette and real butter. The dish and the restaurant were recommended as a "must try while you are in the area". For dessert, we enjoyed a piece of Candy Bar Cake, a moist chocolate cake with white icing and small pieces of candy bars, with chocolate and caramel drizzle. We had a wonderful waitress who seemed genuinely interested in our dining experience. It is a small, nostalgic restaurant with very good food and great service! read more

Love this place! The quirky vintage interior makes you feel like you've entered a time machine. Wonderful fresh fish, love the rice pilaf!

I would give it an average. Probably the best on island, but that says little. Cool place , a bit of a time warp, but food is sorry for such a great place. read more

White tablecloths, cozy booths or tables the perfect size for your party. The oyster stew is unforgettable, the lightly coated fried shrimp and grouper also very good. Do yourself a favor and thoroughly enjoy a nice meal at Temptations! read more

My husband has raved about this restaurant for years. I finally was able to go there while visiting Boca Grande. Everything he said was "spot on" and better! We went there twice in one week. The first evening we had the hogfish which was absolutely outstanding--fresh. We shared the fried oysters--delicious! The coconut cream pie is to die for--WOW! Doesn't get any better than this! Our last evening there we both had the blackened red snapper. FANTASTIC!!!! Can't wait to go again. Really loved the atmosphere, very casual. Seafood is always fresh. Great salads. It's a must if you are in Boca Grande. read more

Food itself was good but not outstanding like it was our previous visit. Dined in the Main Dining Room (previous visit we were in the Caribbean Room in the back - now our preference). 8pm reservation. All the tables were full. The hostess seemed so uninterested and aloof. She missed Hospitality 101 course. Didn't crack a smile in spite of our politeness. Waitresses were efficient but rather mechanical. I had bronzed hog fish, my companion had crab casserole. All ok, just not outstanding. I think they are happy Winter Season is over. read more

Great experince....stopped in with friends for a quick bite and some drinks at the bar. Was not disappointed. We had Moscow Mules and enjoyed the bartender and atmosphere. Food was great. Stopped by the attached liquor store to restock the boat. We will be back again. Great little stop to check out. read more

For service I would rate 5 stars. My seared yellowtail was amazing and so so good.. Definitely 5 stars! My husband really enjoyed his steak too. We have come here over the years as a girl growing up. I tried my parents piccatta grouper ..and it was Ok, nothing to be overly enthusiastic about for $40. Don't be fooled piccatta sauce is really just butter sauce... So yes the grouper "melts in your mouth" but I thought it was a little bland. Anything melts in your mouth with enough butter on it. My grandmother said the same about her lobster bisque, just a little lobster with potatoes ...she expected more since it's expensive. read more

What a place. Bartenders are great, food is great, and a very generous pour. A little bit of history preserved, and is my favorite place to go in Boca Grande. No pretense whatsoever. read more

This place is like stepping back in time with its decor! I don't think any of it has changed in 50 years! Had a great fresh grouper sandwich, and the others had a grouper ruben. The food was fabulous the service was friendly. Always nice to revisit when on Boca Grande! read more

As a girl who grew up visiting Boca Grande....I love the Temp. We didn't spend much time there as kids because they close during the summer but when we are there and they are open, its where I want to eat. Drinking a dark & stormy over a nice meal in an old Florida locale is awesome! Service is great and the food is really good. Mom & Pops are also favorites in the south:) read more

I strongly dislike this restaurant for multiple reason. Starting with the fact the cook is a buccaneers fan. The steak was way to over done and tough it was like eating a brick. Then after sending it back the cook brought out a piece of steak that was mooing. Also dipping sauce for the fried oysters was not delivered and then when asked the only thing given was an attitude from the waitress. The root beer was good, also shrimp was above standard. Overall for the prices charged very unsatisfactory. -Gordo Also looking for the missed connection of Jimbo P.S. I really miss you read more

This is the best place on the planet to eat fried oysters. Great bar and tremendous food! Step back in time and enjoy the Bahama Room.

The fact that you are in Boca Grande means that you have already stepped back in time and are one of those that enjoys getting away from stress and enjoying a leisurely vacation. So make sure you eat at The Temp to keep the good vibes going! The Blackened Grouper is killer, the Lobster Corn Chowder will knock your socks off and the drinks are large and strong. Tracy will keep you company behind the bar, you can buy a bottle to take home with you and they even have a room full of cigars for sale. What more does a man need! You might want to bring a beautiful woman with you, because they are few and far between, which just means you have to sit longer at the bar and enjoy the company! Don't miss this restaurant, it is so much more................... read more

I have been to this restaurant many times over the last few years. The food has been delicious for the most part, but there have been a few times when it has been less so.... one time the food had been over cooked (they said they would replace it), and another time our guest did not like her fish as there were too many bones in it. But the reason I am only giving it 3 stars is because the front room is too loud and too crowded (one night our chairs were continually being banged into as people passed or wait staff passed by), and the back room is very, very dark. We all had to read our menus and check out our entrees with our I-phone flash lights. I just don't love the environment, although the place does have an old world charm. It's OK....not my favorite in Boca Grande. read more

I have been going to the temptation for thirty years. Restaurants have come and gone on boca over this period, but the temp has hung in there with the best food, service and ambiance on the island. The place is a serious step back into the old florida days. The staples of blackened grouper and snapper and grouper fingers are always present as well as very good daily/weekly specials. Drinks and desserts are very good as well. Dinners are cheap, but thats par for the course on boca. If trying to go there in season, be sure to make a reservation read more

Consistently excellent - staff, food, ambiance - all top notch! Some of the best fish we have ever had!

Hands down, the best place to get a drink on the island. They make an amazing Dark and Stormy.

VERY DISSAPPOINTING! We ordered our entrees at 6:45P and they were placed on our table at 7:45P. Wait staff kept saying 'Your dinners will be right up'. When mine arrived,(shrimp with pasta in a cream sauce) it was hot around the outside, warm in the middle, and cool underneath. Microwaved?!?! On top of that the shrimp was bad! Lobster corn chowder was average, crab appetizer poor, and all other entrees barely ok. Wouldn't be sooo bad if this was the first time......but bad experience the first time and thought we would give them a second chance!!!!! DONE WITH THIS PLACE! read more

First time to visit for our anniversary...was an unexpected surprise! Loved it..old Florida with great food and exceptional service..cannot wait to go back! read more

My family's first time to Temptation and the experience was horrible! The waitress was less than friendly throughout our dinner and she attempted to bill us $50 more than our bill total. After bringing the discrepancy to her attention, she produce another ticket for yet a different amount. The waitress was not friendly and her service for our table was truly unacceptable and she was absent for most of the time. Portion sizes were really small and not worth the money. However, the quality of the food was good. I would not recommend Temptations to anyone and we will not be returning. read more

Love this place! I had pompano piccata here a couple of times and it ranks among the best dishes I have had anywhere. Lunch is great too.