Tender Greens
Tender Greens
Roasted mushrooms, fingerling potatoes, Tokyo turnips, olive oil labneh, and a winter panzanella salad with grilled sourdough croutons, caramelized apples, delicata squash, and roasted tomato vinaigrette.
braised beef short rib, mashed potatoes, red wine shallot sauce, citrus gremolata, french green beans
serves 4; slow cooked pork bolognese, fusilli pasta, grated pecorino cheese, with your choice of one salad and one side
serves 4; baked with breadcrumbs
serves 4; med rare (sliced), with your choice of one salad and one side
serves 4; cooked medium, with your choice of one salad and one side
serves 4; white and dark meat (sliced), with your choice of one salad and one side
serves 4; white and dark meat (sliced), with your choice of one salad and one side
serves 4; country-style fried chicken, with your choice of one salad and one side
serves 4; grilled tuna with sea salt & herbs, with your choice of one salad and one side
serves 4; braised beef, with your choice of one salad and one side
26 oz, sliced
26 oz, sliced
26 oz, sliced
4pcs, cooked medium rare
serves 4; country-style fried chicken
serves 4; grilled tuna with sea salt & herbs
4pcs, braised
slow cooked pork bolognese, fusilli pasta, grated pecorino cheese (serves 5-7)
serves 4; parmesan, sourdough croutons, caesar dressing
serves 4; parmesan, shaved fennel, lemon vinaigrette
serves 4; Laura Chenel goat cheese, roasted almonds, cabernet vinaigrette
serves 4; rainbow cauliflower, mushrooms, delicata squash, carrots**subject to availability
quart of roasted tomato soup topped with house-made croutons & fresh herb olive oil
quart of rustic chicken soup with free-range chicken & locally sourced vegetables
serves 4
serves 4
serves 4
6 oz
6 mini freshly baked chocolate chip cookies
serves 4-6
grilled w/ sea salt & herbs
grilled 6oz beef patty (blend of chuck brisket and hanger), monterey jack cheese, bistro sauce, lettuce, pickles on sesame bun served with crispy potatoes.
garlic & herb marinade. medium rare.
grilled medium with sea salt & herb oil
garlic & herb marinade
grilled with chipotle bbq
spiced buttermilk marinade; deep fried
grilled with sea salt & herb oil
baked + grilled chickpea fritters
garlic & herb marinade
seasonal vegetables* (rainbow cauliflower, mushrooms, delicata squash, carrots) + your choice of two sides
black lentils slow cooked with dried pears & fennel, roasted rainbow cauliflower and purple potatoes, arugula salad with pecorino cheese, smoked paprika lebni
black lentils slow cooked with dried pears & fennel, roasted rainbow cauliflower and purple potatoes, arugula salad with pecorino cheese, smoked paprika lebni
slow cooked pork bolognese, fusilli pasta, grated pecorino cheese
slow cooked tomato sauce, fusilli pasta, grated pecorino cheese
sushi rice, miso mayo, pickled cucumber, carrots, mizuna, sesame, ginger dressing
sushi rice, miso mayo, pickled cucumber, carrots, mizuna, sesame, ginger dressing
roasted butternut squash, cilantro lime brown rice, cabbage slaw, queso fresco, pepitas, lime crema
roasted butternut squash, cilantro lime brown rice, cabbage slaw, queso fresco, pepitas, lime crema
sushi rice, toasted coconut, green papaya, cabbage, tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, thai basil, cilantro, pickled fresno peppers, thai chili vinaigrette
sushi rice, toasted coconut, green papaya, cabbage, tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, thai basil, cilantro, pickled fresno peppers, thai chili vinaigrette
baked falafel, farro salad, hummus, pasta pearls, heirloom cherry tomatoes, baby lettuces, sunflower seed pesto, sherry vinaigrette
grilled 6oz beef patty (blend of chuck brisket and hanger), monterey jack cheese, bistro sauce, lettuce, pickles on sesame bun
chicken breast, provolone, preserved tomatoes, arugula, sunflower seed pesto, aioli, grilled Larder Bakery sourdough
chipotle bbq chicken breast, spicy aioli, queso fresco, avocado, grilled Larder Bakery sourdough
country-style fried chicken breast, cabbage slaw, pickles, spicy maple glaze, miso mayo, sesame bun
diStefano mozzarella, preserved tomatoes, arugula, sunflower seed pesto, aioli, grilled Larder Bakery sourdough
salami, mortadella, provolone, sunflower seed pesto, giardiniera, aioli, grilled Larder Bakery sourdough
avocado, lemon ricotta, queso fresco, pickled fresno peppers & onions, cilantro, grilled Larder Bakery sourdough
miso mayo, pickled cucumber and onion, cherry tomatoes, avocado, papaya, cilantro, sesame seeds, gem lettuces, ginger dressing
avocado, queso fresco, radish, green onions, crispy tortilla, cilantro, romaine, lime dressing
roasted delicata squash, bosc pears, grapes, pepitas, Laura Chenel goat cheese, caramelized onions, baby lettuces, golden balsamic vinaigrette
Shafts blue cheese, bacon, egg, avocado, cherry tomatoes, romaine, tarragon dressing
feta, cherry tomatoes, pickled cucumbers, sweet peppers, olives, red gem lettuces, arugula, lemon vinaigrette
cherry tomatoes, roasted fingerling potatoes, capers, french green beans, egg, olives, Babe Farms baby greens, sherry vinaigrette
salami, mortadella, provolone, pecorino cheese, cherry tomatoes, sweet peppers, onions, basil, pepperoncini, radicchio, red gem lettuce, roasted tomato vinaigrette
sourdough croutons & basil oil
sourdough croutons & basil oil
potato, carrot, celery, leek, thyme
potato, carrot, celery, leek, thyme
shredded chicken, hominy, tomatillos, onions, cabbage, radish, cilantro
shredded chicken, hominy, tomatillos, onions, cabbage, radish, cilantro
baked cheddar macaroni with italian breadcrumbs. served with fruit and bread, water and/or juice box.
slow cooked pork bolognese, fusilli pasta, and grated pecorino cheese. served with fruit and bread, water and/or juice box.
slow cooked tomato sauce, fusilli pasta and grated pecroino cheese. served with fruit and bread, water and/or juice box.
grilled steak served with fruit and mashed potatoes, water and/or juice box.
salt & pepper chicken served with fruit and mashed potatoes, water and/or juice box.
2 chicken tenders served with fruit and mashed potatoes, water and/or juice box.
grilled cheese served with fruit and mashed potatoes, water and/or juice box.
12oz side of slow cooked pork bolognese (sauce only)
organic brown rice seasoned with lime, scallions & cilantro
roasted maitake mushrooms
garlic & herb marinade; cooked medium rare
grilled rare with sea salt & herb oil
chili flakes, garlic & herb marinade
one braised beef short rib
parmesan, shaved fennel, lemon vinaigrette
localy sourced baby lettuces with our sherry vinaigrette
Laura Chenel goat cheese, roasted almonds, cabernet vinaigrette
parmesan, sourdough croutons, caesar dressing
freshly baked chocolate chip cookie
olive oil cake dusted with powdered sugar
carrot cupcake with a cream cheese frosting
12 oz Diet Coke Can
freshly squeezed lemonade with chopped mint
freshly brewed & lightly sweetened hibiscus flower iced tea
our house-made green juice with spinach, kale, cucumber, green apple, ginger, & celery
Uglies premium kettle cooked sea salt potato chips 2 oz
Uglies premium kettle cooked barbeque potato chips 2 oz
Uglies premium kettle cooked salt & vinegar potato chips 2 oz
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Stephanie D.
Oct 10, 2024
Tender greens is still one of my go-to lunch spots with my coworkers. Wanted to update my review to shoutout Fernando.The great food and Fernando's service makes coming here always a joy. He always provides us extra sauce and will refill our drinks. Definitely come check this spot out!
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Mike L.
Feb 6, 2025
Mistakes were made.Whenever I go to restaurants I've never been to before, I'm always excited to explore the menu and try out a variety of different things. However, when I find a dish I like at places I go back to again and again, I'm always hesitant to stray from my go-to orders. Partly because I'm just loyal like that, but mostly because it seems counter intuitive to deprive myself of something I like. So, you can imagine how pissed I am for deviating from one of my absolute favorite salads anywhere and ending up with one of the worst things I've ever eaten in my life...Even though part of me wanted to stick with trying places that are more unique to Irvine during my trip down here, Tender Greens actually felt like a nice way to break up all of the Asian food I'd already been having (plus, it was nice not having to leave the complex). Compared to the one I used to go by my old office in SF, this location feels notably bigger and a lot more chill. Granted, peak lunch hour pre-COVID isn't the same as middle of the afternoon post-COVID, but it was different being surrounded by college kids studying. More importantly, though, I was just happy to see that in the years since my last visit to a Tender Greens, the Grilled Chicken Cobb Salad was still on the menu!-- MINT LEMONADEPretty solid, but nothing spectacular. It's a bit on the sweet side and doesn't have much tartness to it, but it's got a nice, minty flavor and it's quite refreshing on a hot day.-- RUSTIC CHICKEN SOUP with Potato, Carrot, Celery, Onion, and ThymeNot hyperbole - the worst soup I've ever eaten. Nice that it had a bunch of vegetables in it, but this was ridiculously watery both in terms of consistency and flavor (think a bowl of water with a bouillon cube and vegetables). Ate the first spoonful, ate another to confirm how awful it was, and ditched the rest.-- CHICKEN PESTO SANDWICH - Chicken Breast, Provolone, Preserved Tomato, Arugula, Sunflower Seed Pesto, Aioli, and Grilled Larder Bakery SourdoughI had a craving for chicken pesto, but this was just okay. The chicken was a touch dry, but everything else in this, especially the pesto, was pretty good. As for the bread, it seemed decent, but it was hard to tell (see below). Also, I feel like toasting it might have made this better.-- GRILLED CHICKEN COBB - Blue Cheese, Bacon, Egg, Cherry Tomatoes, Avocado, Romaine, Tarragon DressingThe only reason why this isn't a one star review. Although there seemed to be less chicken and bacon in this one, it tasted a lot more flavorful than I remember. What's more, it seemed like they made up for it by adding more romaine, which I didn't mind, as I love the tarragon dressing they use.As far as service goes, it was both good and bad. Each time I was here, the girls working the register were terrific, but the runners were less so. After I mentioned to the guy who brought out my salad that I was missing the Mint Lemonade, he asked, "are you sure you didn't get it yet?" (yes...?). The second time I was here, the guy who brought out my sandwich and soup put the plate down at a sharp angle, which led to the bowl sliding into the sandwich and the soup splashing all over the bread (he apologized). Obviously, neither were great, but the former was more of a weird exchange and the latter would've been less of an issue if the soup had been better. Either way, they weren't nearly as problematic as the soup (BTW, did I mention it was bad?).Inevitably, I'll make my way back to a Tender Greens again at some point, but when I do, I doubt I'll be straying from my always reliable Grilled Chicken Cobb, especially now that I know that I could end up with something as awful as the Rustic Chicken Soup again.
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Marissa D.
Oct 1, 2024
Service is always good here. Tip: I feel like they serve a larger portion if you dine in but it could just be the sizing of the plate to be honest. The employees are always helpful and working quick to get orders taken. There is plenty of seating both indoor and outdoors. It's one of the nicer places to study at the UTC. I recommend their salad or steak plates.
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Sue B.
Jan 25, 2025
Three of us came for dinner tonight after church. Two ordered the fried chicken with mashed potatoes, gravy and mixed veggies. Delicious! I ordered the grilled shrimp, farro and mixed veggies. The grilled shrimp was a bit overdone; loved the veggies. I'll get the short ribs next.
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Jamie L.
Aug 20, 2024
We decided to try tendergreens for the first time and it was pretty good! I really enjoyed my californian salmon bowl (8.5/10). The salmon was cooked perfectly and the rice/salad had really good flavor. We also ordered a grilled steak plate which we thought was really salty. We let the worker know because it tasted like a spoonful of salt and he said all their steaks are marinated that way so he offered a different alternative protein choice instead. There was plenty of seating and looked really clean. We had to wait about 15-20 minutes for the food to come out so it's not a quick eat and go type of place. Aside from that tho- everything tasted really good so I probably would come again.
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Jenny Y.
Jul 6, 2024
I must be really late to the party because I finally made a visit to Tender Greens for a late lunch after a watching a movie with the family. From a quick glance of the menu, I was having a hard time to decide what I want because everything just look so healthy and good! I decided to try to salmon bowl. YUM! Fresh cooked salmon was delicious. The rice and salad and corn all mixed together, with a touch of lime, was delicious. :)Parking can be a pain since it's at the UTC area.Customer service - luckily it wasn't too crowded so the service was good and fast with our food orders.It's clean inside and seatings are spaced out.I'll definitely come back and try other dishes on the menu.
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Johnny V.
Feb 24, 2025
They ruined the Mac and Cheese! The former Mac and Cheese was very good and creamy and had the healthy vibe of what I associate Tender Greens with. Today I got the Mac & Cheese and was given a loaf of congealed cheesy pasta. I am very sad please change back the pasta.
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Mei S.
Sep 27, 2024
I used to come here at least 3X a week, enough to have earned the Free Drink Thermos -- Two Of them!!For the newbies, that was their loyalty program that earned me a free Logo Thermos which entitled me to have it filled with a drink of choice, with any meal, for the life of the thermos!After spending over $1500 to earn that, imagine earning two...After moving away for 3 years, I came back today to try the new fried chicken. My my my, how things changed!! And not in the good way.Crispy potato means those roasted potatoes are just dried up and hard on the edges. I thought they were to be crispy like fries. Gave up after two pieces.Baby greens, according to the guy who helped with my order, was mixed veggies. NOPE, I got a scoop of plain salad.The chicken is a good size, looking like country-fried chicken you get at breakfast places. Except there would be served with gravy. Here, TG serves it plain. No sauce available.... I asked.I basically doused it with salt and pepper.Then I was outta there!!!!
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Adeeva M.
Aug 7, 2024
I came here for lunch and Tender Greens is such a great option if you want a well balanced and hearty meal! Lots of healthy options as well. I decided to try the short rib since that was their special they had going on. It was delicious! Perfectly tender and great flavor. It comes with mashed potatoes and broccolini which were also really good. Highly recommend!
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Shain M.
Feb 13, 2025
Food is great and service from the manager is amazing. Highly recommend this place. Taste great and healthy options.
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