Tender Greens

2071 University Ave, Berkeley
(510) 356-0697

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Plate with Salt and Pepper Chicken Broccolini and Mashed Potatoes
Romaine Hearts Salad
Fried Chicken Plate
Chicken Sandwich
Grilled Salmon
Tender Greens
Avocado Toast
Chicken Soup
Kale Salad
Tuna Plate

Menu

specials
short rib
braised beef short rib, mashed potatoes, red wine shallot sauce, citrus gremolata, grilled broccolini
tender burger plate
grilled 6oz beef patty (blend of chuck brisket and hanger), monterey jack cheese, bistro sauce, lettuce, pickles on sesame bun served with crispy potatoes.

family meals
6 pack cookies
6 mini freshly baked chocolate chip cookies
quart of rustic chicken soup
quart of rustic chicken soup with free-range chicken & locally sourced vegetables
grilled steak family meal
serves 4; med rare (sliced), with your choice of one salad and one side
grilled flank steak
26 oz, sliced
quart of mashed potatoes
scratch-made creamy mashed potatoes
grilled salt & pepper chicken
26 oz, sliced
grilled salmon family meal
serves 4; cooked medium, with your choice of one salad and one side
grilled salt & pepper chicken family meal
serves 4; white and dark meat (sliced), with your choice of one salad and one side
grilled chipotle bbq chicken
26 oz, sliced
gravy
grilled chipotle bbq chicken family meal
serves 4; white and dark meat (sliced), with your choice of one salad and one side
halfpan bolognese
slow cooked pork bolognese, fusilli pasta, grated pecorino cheese (serves 5-7)
bolognese family meal
serves 4; slow cooked pork bolognese, fusilli pasta, grated pecorino cheese, with your choice of one salad and one side
mac & cheese
serves 4; fusilli, parmesan, cheddar, mozzarella cheese, and bread crumbs
fried chx family meal
serves 4; country-style fried chicken, with your choice of one salad and one side
grilled salmon
4pcs, cooked medium rare
fried chx al la carte
serves 4; country-style fried chicken
romaine hearts
serves 4; parmesan, sourdough croutons, caesar dressing
baby arugula
serves 4; parmesan, shaved fennel, lemon vinaigrette
baby spinach
serves 4; Laura Chenel goat cheese, roasted almonds, cabernet vinaigrette
seasonal vegetables
baby sweet peppers, frenchgreen beans, summer squash, green zucchini**subject to availability
quart of pasta pearls
quart of farro salad

plates
grilled steak plate
garlic & herb marinade. medium rare.
short rib
braised beef short rib, mashed potatoes, red wine shallot sauce, citrus gremolata, grilled broccolini
grilled salmon plate
grilled medium with sea salt & herb oil
country-style fried chicken
spiced buttermilk marinade; deep fried
grilled chipotle barbeque chicken plate
grilled with chipotle bbq
grilled salt & pepper chicken plate
garlic & herb marinade
grilled shrimp plate
garlic & herb marinade
baked falafel
baked + grilled chickpea fritters
seasonal vegetable plate
roasted with herb oil

bowls
thai bowl with grilled steak
sushi rice, toasted coconut, green papaya, cabbage, tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, thai basil, cilantro, pickled fresno peppers, thai chili vinaigrette
pacific bowl with grilled salmon
sushi rice, miso mayo, pickled cucumber, carrots, mizuna, sesame, ginger dressing
california bowl with grilled salmon
roasted corn salsa, cilantro lime brown rice, cabbage slaw, queso fresco, pepitas, lime crema
pacific bowl with katsu chicken
sushi rice, miso mayo, pickled cucumber, carrots, mizuna, sesame, ginger dressing
california bowl with chipotle bbq chicken
roasted corn salsa, cilantro lime brown rice, cabbage slaw, queso fresco, pepitas, lime crema
happier vegan with baked falafel
baked falafel, farro salad, hummus, pasta pearls, heirloom cherry tomatoes, baby lettuces, sunflower seed pesto, sherry vinaigrette
longevity bowl with grilled salmon
black lentils slow cooked with dried pears & fennel, roasted rainbow cauliflower and purple potatoes, arugula salad with pecorino cheese, smoked paprika lebni
thai bowl with grilled shrimp
sushi rice, toasted coconut, green papaya, cabbage, tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, thai basil, cilantro, pickled fresno peppers, thai chili vinaigrette
bolognese pasta
slow cooked pork bolognese, fusilli pasta, grated pecorino cheese
nonna's pasta (vegetarian)
slow cooked tomato sauce, fusilli pasta, grated pecorino cheese

sandwiches
fried chicken sandwich
country-style fried chicken breast, cabbage slaw, pickles, maple glaze, miso mayo, sesame bun
chicken pesto sandwich
chicken breast, provolone, preserved tomatoes, arugula, sunflower seed pesto, aioli, grilled Larder Bakery sourdough
tomato mozzarella sandwich
diStefano mozzarella, preserved tomatoes, arugula, sunflower seed pesto, aioli, grilled Larder Bakery sourdough
avocado toast
avocado, lemon ricotta, queso fresco, pickled fresno peppers & onions, cilantro, grilled Larder Bakery sourdough
salami & provolone sandwich
salami, mortadella, provolone, sunflower seed pesto, giardiniera, aioli, grilled Larder Bakery sourdough
tender burger
grilled 6oz beef patty (blend of chuck brisket and hanger), monterey jack cheese, bistro sauce, lettuce, pickles on sesame bun
chipotle chicken sandwich
chipotle bbq chicken breast, spicy aioli, queso fresco, avocado, grilled Larder Bakery sourdough

salads
grilled mediterranean steak salad
feta, cherry tomatoes, pickled cucumbers, sweet peppers, olives, red gem lettuces, arugula, lemon vinaigrette
harvest chicken
stone fruit, black berries, pistachios, goat cheese, caramelized onions, baby lettuces, golden balsamic vinaigrette
grilled chicken cobb salad
Shaft's blue cheese, bacon, egg, avocado, cherry tomatoes, romaine, tarragon dressing
grilled chipotle bbq chicken salad
avocado, queso fresco, radish, green onions, crispy tortilla, cilantro, romaine, lime dressing
italian chop
salami, mortadella, provolone, pecorino cheese, cherry tomatoes, sweet peppers, onions, basil, pepperoncini, radicchio, red gem lettuce, roasted tomato vinaigrette
salmon salad
miso mayo, pickled cucumber and onion, cherry tomatoes, avocado, papaya, cilantro, sesame seeds, gem lettuces, ginger dressing

soups
rustic chicken soup - cup
potato, carrot, celery, leek, thyme
rustic chicken soup - bowl
potato, carrot, celery, leek, thyme
green pozole - cup
shredded chicken, hominy, tomatillos, onions, cabbage, radish, cilantro
green pozole - bowl
shredded chicken, hominy, tomatillos, onions, cabbage, radish, cilantro

kid plates
kids fried chicken
fried chicken served with fruit and mashed potatoes, water and/or juice box.
kids grilled cheese
grilled cheese served with fruit and mashed potatoes, water and/or juice box.
kids grilled steak
grilled steak served with fruit and mashed potatoes, water and/or juice box.
kids grilled salt & pepper chicken
salt & pepper chicken served with fruit and mashed potatoes, water and/or juice box.
kids bolognese
slow cooked pork bolognese, fusilli pasta, and grated pecorino cheese. served with fruit and bread, water and/or juice box.
kids nonna's pasta (vegetarian)
slow cooked tomato sauce, fusilli pasta and grated pecroino cheese. served with fruit and bread, water and/or juice box.
kids mac & cheese
fusilli, parmesan, cheddar, and mozzarella cheese. served with fruit and bread, water and/or juice box.

sides
mashed potatoes
side of scratch-made creamy mashed potatoes
seasonal vegetables
"baby sweet peppers, frenchgreen beans, summer squash, green zucchini**subject to availability"
grilled steak
garlic & herb marinade; cooked medium rare
pasta pearl salad
sunflower seed pesto, green beans, pecorino cheese, sherry vinaigrette
crispy potatoes
grilled salmon
grilled medium with sea salt & herb oil
CA sprouted rice
organic brown rice seasoned with lime, scallions & cilantro
country-style fried chicken
spiced buttermilk marinade; deep fried
grilled salt & pepper chicken
garlic & herb marinade
farro salad
dried cranberries, toasted almonds,arugula, golden balsamic vinegar
grilled chipotle bbq chicken
side of grilled free-range chicken in our chipotle bbq sauce
baked falafel
baked + grilled chickpea fritters
grilled shrimp
chili flakes, garlic & herb marinade
mac & cheese
fusilli, parmesan, cheddar, and mozzarella cheese
bolognese sauce
12oz side of slow cooked pork bolognese (sauce only)
maitake mushroom
roasted maitake mushrooms
Short Rib
one braised beef short rib
sushi rice
burger patty

side salads
romaine hearts salad
parmesan, sourdough croutons, caesar dressing
baby arugula salad
parmesan, shaved fennel, lemon vinaigrette
baby spinach salad
Laura Chenel goat cheese, roasted almonds, cabernet vinaigrette
baby greens salad
localy sourced baby lettuces with our sherry vinaigrette

desserts
chocolate chip cookie
freshly baked chocolate chip cookie
carrot cake
carrot cupcake with a cream cheese frosting
olive oil cake
olive oil cake dusted with powdered sugar
salted caramel cookie
flourless chocolate lava cake
apple cobbler

drinks
the greens drink
our house-made green juice with spinach, kale, cucumber, green apple, ginger, & celery
mint lemonade drink
freshly squeezed lemonade with chopped mint
watermelon agua fresca
hibiscus tea drink
freshly brewed & lightly sweetened hibiscus flower iced tea
green iced tea drink
Proud Source Sparkling Water
Proud Source Still Water
Verve Flash Brew
black iced tea drink
diet coke
12 oz Diet Coke Can

chips
sea salt chips
Uglies premium kettle cooked sea salt potato chips 2 oz
barbecue
Uglies premium kettle cooked barbeque potato chips 2 oz
salt and vinegar
Uglies premium kettle cooked salt & vinegar potato chips 2 oz

paper supplies
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Recent Reviews

Employees are all super nice and the restaurant is clean and has tons of seating. There’s a cute patio in the back too with plenty of seating. The mac and cheese is sooo good, def recommend! The chicken is yummy but sometimes comes out cold. Crispy potatoes can be amazing and so flavorful. Prices are fair. It’s in downtown Berkeley so parking is limited to street parking and hard to find, would walk or bus here
June 2025
I absolutely love Tender Greens!!!
There are few in NorCal, but very popular in SoCal...
I would love to see more in the bay area!!!
Grest atmosphere, very open and spacious, friendly service qnd engaging, and the food never disappoints!
Fresh, flavorful, and healthy!!!
June 2025
I’ve been coming to Tender Greens in Berkeley since I was a student, and it’s always been a go-to spot. The food is consistently fresh, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned—not too salty, not bland—and the prices are super reasonable for the quality. It’s one of the few places in the Bay Area where I can eat a full, satisfying meal and not feel inflamed afterward, which says a lot about the quality of ingredients they use. Healthy, filling, and reliably good—thank you...
June 2025

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Tender Greens

2071 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 356-0697