Tender Greens - San Diego

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Tender Greens, a culinary haven that offers a remarkable selection of well-balanced, protein-rich meals at an affordable price. This hidden gem not only provides a dining experience that feels like a homemade feast, but it also surpasses expectations in terms of taste and quality.The menu at Tender Greens offers a wide variety of nutritious options, carefully crafted to cater to various dietary preferences. Each dish is thoughtfully designed to be high in protein, ensuring that you can maintain a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Whether you're a vegetarian, vegan, or a meat lover, Tender Greens has something to suit your taste buds and dietary needs.One of the standout aspects of Tender Greens is its affordability. Despite the high-quality ingredients and careful preparation, the prices remain surprisingly reasonable. This makes Tender Greens an accessible option for individuals seeking healthy, delicious meals without breaking the bank.What sets Tender Greens apart is its ability to create dishes that are reminiscent of what one might prepare at home. The flavors are familiar and comforting, evoking a sense of nostalgia. It's a testament to the restaurant's commitment to delivering homestyle cuisine that appeals to a wide range of diners.In addition to the exceptional food, the service at Tender Greens is exemplary. The staff members are knowledgeable about the menu and are more than happy to provide recommendations or accommodate any dietary restrictions. The service is prompt and efficient, ensuring that you can enjoy your meal at a leisurely pace.

Loved it here! My friend recommended this place and we came by for dinner the other day. I got the steak plate with mashed potatoes and romaine hearts with cesar dressing and croutons. It also came with a piece of toasted bread. Everything was so tasty! The steak was medium rare and absolutely delicious. The 2 sides were also very tasty. I also tried their hibiscus tea and it was pretty good. Will definitely be back!

My delivery order placed through the Tender Greens site was taking a long time to update after the restaurant received the order. After calling to get an ETA, I spoke to someone who was really clueless and said only a manager could help me track the order. After waiting 9 minutes for a manager, Marjorie came on the line and she didn 't know what she was doing with the system. She seemed to be learning it as she was trying to assist me. She then goes uh-oh and I immediately get a text on my phone that my order was all of a sudden cancelled. She clearly cancelled my in progress order and tried to convince me otherwise. When I asked her what was going on and she acted like she had no idea that she cancelled my order. Then she finally tells me, there were no drivers so it was cancelled. Riiight. The order was still in progress and never updated to reflect that it was ready to be assigned to a driver. She told me that I could replace the order. I told her if it would be expedited since she wrongly cancelled it and said, no, but there will be a delay now like that was any better. After placing a 2nd order and getting my delivery after two hours, the salmon was fishy, cold/bland and the special instructions were not followed. I normally love Tender Greens but every time I order from this location there’s always something missing/wrong. My meal was clearly prepared with zero care. There 's no way (I hope not) that I would have been served a plate like this if it were in house. What really sucked is how no one at the restaurant tried to rectify the situation. Marlene and Marjorie only made things more difficult than they needed to be. I 'm like 60% sure my order was so bad because I called a couple times to get help with the delivery order. Very disappointed.

Great place to stop for a bit while shopping in the area, or to get to go. If you're looking for something healthy you might cook yourself at home with a bit more flavor and talent haha than this is a great pick! Tender Greens reminds me of other places like Urban Plates but I liked the simplicity of the menu here. FOOD: I love seared Ahi and this one was delicious! Especially the flaky salt on the edges. The Cesar salad was very well dressed, I think it's ready for the red car part! :p The fingerling potatoes rounded it out to a solid meal. I've also had the steak salad and found the steak very well seasoned as well! Also, I really enjoyed the toasted bread, which is rare for me personally. DRINK: The mint lemonade was good but nothing special. Cons: water machine was out of water, several spots I wanted to sit hadn't been cleaned up. $14 19 per person.

AMBIANCEChef led kitchen, Tender Greens, is serving up some damn good food in a spacious and comfy dining area with plenty of natural light filtering in through the glass storefront. FOOD5/5 THAI GRILLED STEAK bowlTalk about an elevated spin on comfort food! The steak was grilled perfectly tender and pre-sliced. The coconut sushi rice was crispy and fluffy. The salad was super fresh with green papaya, cabbage, tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, Thai basil, and cilantro, has some heat from Fresno peppers, and has acidity from the Thai lime vinaigrette. DRINK4/5 THE GREENS (house made)This was a good greens drink with hints of veggies and juice. I personally would like it to have a stronger concentration/taste.SERVICEOrder at the front and take a number to your seat where the food will be delivered. P.S.I'd come back for that Thai grilled steak bowl... Drool...