Bōken - Manalapan

Had dinner at Temple Orange inside the hotel. Ordered a little of everything to try. Shrimp app, Caesar salad, oysters, fish, steak, mushrooms and a side of pasta in butter, was disappointed for sure. I expected the food to be much better-but the ocean views are priceless.

Really expected good food here and it was so gross. Service was good and servers were very kind but the food was disgusting. We went for lunch today and I ordered the burger and fiancé ordered the white pizza or whatever and it had more water in it than cheese. For the price, I would have gotten better food at McDonalds.

It's in a beautiful area overlooking the ocean there's VIP parking the grounds are beautiful the desserts are wonderful. Great food Incredible atmosphere. However, the portion size on the fish (trout, I believe was very paltry (maybe 4 6 oz? . This would have been fine for an appetizer, but certainly not for an entrée. Comparatively, The rack of lamb, which was very large in portion. Five Zak

Came here for Sunday Brunch for a friends birthday. Nice place. Nice Hotel. Nothing great. Very basic brunch, not too many choices but what you would expect for about $65 per head. Service was alright. You won't be angry you came here, nor will you be elated. Basically everything was nice. The view of the beach and ocean outside of the restaurant is the best part. I would like to come here again someday. If you are paying.

So Temple Orange is part of the Eau Palm Beach hotel and is absolutely beautiful. You can eat by the pool or get a table overlooking the ocean. You can get drinks or a full meal. Their menu is eclectic and varied. They have quite a large menu and it is a bit on the pricey side but you get alot for your money. The setting is lavish and the atmosphere is really stunning. Now I cannot speak to the food. Why? Because I only had drinks the first time I was here. They have Mimosas. But I knew I'd be coming back so I w as not worried. Life got in the way and when I attempted to come here a second time, we showed up to late literally as they were closing. That was completely my fault but I never did get to try the food so my rating is based on drinks, atmosphere and the staff who were absolutely terrific. They are on my list to try again. Will post an update if and when I do.