Tender Greens

621 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena
(626) 405-1511

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Pacific Bowl with Salmon
Chipotle Chicken Salad
Grilled Chicken Cobb
Tender Greens Salad
Grilled Steak Plate
Baby Spinach Salad
Marinated Steak
Mashed Potatoes
Butter Lettuce
Olive Oil Cake

Menu

Featured items
grilled steak plate
grilled medium rare
grilled salmon plate
grilled medium with sea salt & herb oil
pacific bowl with grilled salmon
sushi rice, spicy miso mayo, pickled cucumber, carrots, greens, sesame, ginger dressing
pacific bowl with katsu chicken
sushi rice, spicy miso mayo, pickled cucumber, carrots, greens, sesame, ginger dressing
grilled salt & pepper chicken plate
grilled with salt & pepper
grilled chipotle barbeque chicken plate
grilled with chipotle bbq
grilled chipotle bbq chicken salad
avocado, queso fresco, radish, green onions, romaine, cilantro lime dressing, tortilla strips
seared tuna nicoise salad
cherry tomatoes, potatoes, capers, green beans, egg, olives, Babe Farms baby greens, sherry vinaigrette
buttermilk fried chicken plate
deep fried
grilled mediterranean steak salad
feta, cherry tomatoes, pickled cucumbers, olives, Babe Farms baby greens, sweet peppers, lemon vinaigrette
short rib
braised beef short rib, mashed potatoes, red wine shallot sauce, citrus gremolata, grilled broccolini
grilled steak
side of grilled medium rare steak
mashed potatoes
side of scratch-made creamy mashed potatoes
grilled chicken cobb salad
Shaft's blue cheese, bacon, egg, avocado, cherry tomatoes, romaine, tarragon dressing
rustic chicken soup - bowl
potato, carrot, celery, leek, thyme
chicken pesto sandwich
chicken breast, provolone, preserved tomatoes, arugula, sunflower seed pesto, aioli, grilled Larder Bakery sourdough
grilled salmon
4pcs, cooked medium rare
seasonal vegetables
carrots, cauliflower, mushrooms, delicata squash
rustic chicken soup - cup
potato, carrot, celery, leek, thyme
seared tuna plate
grilled rare with sea salt & herb oil

holiday 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 flank steak
26 oz, sliced
grilled steak family meal
complete meal for 4 with grilled medium rare steak served with your choice of locally sourced greens & our house-made sides.
quart of mashed potatoes
scratch-made creamy mashed potatoes
grilled salt & pepper chicken
26 oz, sliced
grilled salt & pepper chicken family meal
complete meal for 4 with seasoned & grilled free-range chicken served with your choice of locally sourced greens & our house-made sides.
grilled salmon family meal
complete meal for 4 with grilled Global G.A.P certified salmon served with your choice of locally sourced greens & house-made sides.
quart of roasted tomato soup
quart of roasted tomato soup topped with house-made croutons & fresh herb olive oil
grilled chipotle bbq chicken family meal
complete meal for 4 with grilled free-range chipotle bbq chicken served with your choice of locally sourced greens & house-made sides.
grilled chipotle bbq chicken
26 oz, sliced
gravy
grilled salmon
4pcs, cooked medium rare
romaine hearts
serves 4; parmesan, sourdough croutons, caesar dressing
quart of pasta pearls
quart of farro salad

plates
grilled steak plate
grilled 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
buttermilk fried chicken plate
deep fried
grilled chipotle barbeque chicken plate
grilled with chipotle bbq
grilled salt & pepper chicken plate
grilled with salt & pepper
seared tuna plate
grilled rare with sea salt & herb oil
grilled shrimp plate
grilled w/ sea salt & herbs
baked falafel
baked + grilled chickpea fritters

bowls
thai bowl with grilled steak
sushi rice, toasted coconut, green papaya, cabbage, tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, thai basil, cilantro, fresno peppers, thai chili vinaigrette
pacific bowl with grilled salmon
sushi rice, spicy miso mayo, pickled cucumber, carrots, greens, sesame, ginger dressing
pacific bowl with katsu chicken
sushi rice, spicy miso mayo, pickled cucumber, carrots, greens, sesame, ginger dressing
blue zone bowl with roasted maitaike mushroom
slow cooked black lentils with fennel & dried pears, roasted rainbow cauliflower and purple potatoes, arugula salad with pecorino cheese, smoked paprika lebni
california bowl with chipotle bbq chicken
roasted butternut squash salsa, brown rice, cabbage slaw, queso fresco, pepitas, lime crema
california bowl with grilled salmon
roasted butternut squash salsa, 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, harissa sauce, sherry vinaigrette
blue zone bowl with grilled salmon
slow cooked black lentils with fennel & dried pears, 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, fresno peppers, thai chili vinaigrette
bolognese pasta
Slow cooked pork bolognese, fusili pasta, grated pecorino romano and Larder sourdough crostini
nonna's pasta (vegetarian)
slow cooked tomato sauce, fusilli pasta, grated pecorino cheese and Larder Bakery sourdough crostini

salads
harvest chicken
roasted delicata squash, bosc pears, grapes, pepitas, Laura Chenel goat cheese, caramelized onions, baby lettuces, golden balsamic vinaigrette
grilled mediterranean steak salad
feta, cherry tomatoes, pickled cucumbers, olives, Babe Farms baby greens, sweet peppers, lemon vinaigrette
grilled chipotle bbq chicken salad
avocado, queso fresco, radish, green onions, romaine, cilantro lime dressing, tortilla strips
italian chop
salami, mortadella, provolone, cherry tomatoes, basil, pepperoncini, Tanimura Farms red gem lettuce, radicchio, roasted tomato vinaigrette
seared tuna nicoise salad
cherry tomatoes, potatoes, capers, green beans, egg, olives, Babe Farms baby greens, sherry vinaigrette
grilled chicken cobb salad
Shaft's blue cheese, bacon, egg, avocado, cherry tomatoes, romaine, tarragon dressing
salmon salad
Red Gem, Green Papaya, Cherry Tomato, Sesame Seeds, Cilantro, Avocado, Pickled Cucumber, Pickled Onion, Spicy Aioli, Carrot Ginger Dressing, Grilled Salmon

sandwiches
fried chicken sandwich
chicken breast/thigh, cabbage slaw, pickles, maple glaze, chili aioli, Larder Bakery bun
chicken pesto sandwich
chicken breast, provolone, preserved tomatoes, arugula, sunflower seed pesto, aioli, grilled Larder Bakery sourdough
avocado toast
avocado, lemon ricotta, queso fresco, pickled fresno chilis & onions, cilantro, grilled lemon, grilled Larder Bakery sourdough
falafel wrap
oven-roasted chickpea fritters, arugula, lemon vinaigrette, heirloom cherry tomatoes, pickles, tzatziki, harissa, lavash
tomato mozzarella sandwich
diStefano mozzarella, preserved tomatoes, arugula, sunflower seed pesto, aioli, grilled Larder Bakery sourdough
salami & provolone sandwich
salami, mortadella, provolone, sunflower seed pesto, giardiniera, aioli, grilled Larder Bakery sourdough

soups
rustic chicken soup - cup
potato, carrot, celery, leek, thyme
green pozole - cup
shredded chicken, hominy, tomatillos, onions, cabbage, radish, cilantro
roasted tomato soup - cup
sourdough croutons & basil oil
rustic chicken soup - bowl
potato, carrot, celery, leek, thyme
green pozole - bowl
shredded chicken, hominy, tomatillos, onions, cabbage, radish, cilantro
roasted tomato soup - bowl
sourdough croutons & basil oil

kid plates
kids grilled steak
kids plate with grilled medium rare steak, rotating seasonal fruit, scratch-made creamy mashed potatoes & choice of water or juice.
kids grilled salt & pepper chicken
kids plate with seasoned & grilled free-range chicken, rotating seasonal fruit, scratch-made creamy mashed potatoes & choice of water or juice.
kids bolognese
Slow cooked pork bolognese, fusili pasta, grated pecorino romano with a juice box
kids fried chicken
kids plate with buttermilk fried free-range chicken, rotating seasonal fruit, scratch-made creamy mashed potatoes and choice of water or juice.
kids grilled cheese
kids plate with an aged cheddar grilled cheese, rotating seasonal fruit, scratch-made creamy mashed potatoes and choice of water or juice.
kids nonna's pasta (vegetarian)
Slow coooked tomato sauce, fusili pasta and grated pecroino romano with a juice box

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

sides
mashed potatoes
side of scratch-made creamy mashed potatoes
seasonal vegetables
carrots, cauliflower, mushrooms, delicata squash
grilled steak
side of grilled medium rare steak
pasta pearl salad
sunflower seed pesto, green beans, pecorino cheese, sherry vinaigrette
grilled salmon
grilled medium with sea salt & herb oil
grilled salt & pepper chicken
side of seasoned & grilled free-range chicken
crispy potatoes
buttermilk fried chicken
deep fried
grilled chipotle bbq chicken
side of grilled free-range chicken in our chipotle bbq sauce
grilled shrimp
grilled w/ sea salt & herbs
farro salad
dried cranberries, toasted almonds,arugula, golden balsamic vinegar
CA sprouted rice
organic brown rice seasoned with lime, scallions & cilantro
seared tuna
grilled rare with sea salt & herb oil
baked falafel
baked + grilled chickpea fritters
roasted potatoes
sweet potato mash

desserts
chocolate chip cookie
freshly baked chocolate chip cookie
olive oil cake
olive oil cake dusted with powdered sugar
carrot cake
carrot cupcake with a cream cheese frosting
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
pomegranate ginger agua fresca
hibiscus tea drink
freshly brewed & lightly sweetened hibiscus flower iced tea
black iced tea drink
green iced tea drink
Verve Flash Brew
Proud Source Sparkling Water
Proud Source Still Water
bottle water

specials
short rib
braised beef short rib, mashed potatoes, red wine shallot sauce, citrus gremolata, grilled broccolini
salami & cheese plate
P. Balistreri salami, mozzarella, castelvetrano olives, preserved tomatoes, sunflower seed pesto, grilled Larder Bakery sourdough

paper supplies
add on utensils/plates/napkins

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Recent Reviews

The food was great and came out quick! I come here fairly often. Fanny is always a great help and a beast with managing what seems like 5 stations. Not only did she run that kitchen like Gordon, she also was helpful with order updates. This location is beyond blessed to have a hard worker like her around. Great customer service and food every time.
February 2026
Tender Greens – Pasadena
Overall, everything was great. The food was very tasty and fresh. The restaurant has a large dining area with plenty of seating, which is very comfortable. Service was fast and efficient.

A small downside was that the tables on the patio were a bit dirty — they could use a more thorough cleaning and better maintenance throughout the day. The staff also seemed a little tired, but it didn’t affect the overall positive experience.

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February 2026
A wonderful restaurant!! Delicious and healthy food with great customer service!! A very special thanks to the managers and assistant managers, who always go out of their ways to help and
to everyone at the restaurant for making each dish a special treat!! THANK YOU!!
December 2025

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Tender Greens

621 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 405-1511