Tender Greens

2400 Historic Decatur Rd, San Diego
(619) 226-6254

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Salt and Pepper Chicken
Tender Greens Salad
Backyard Steak Salad
Mashed Potatoes
Fried Chicken
Avocado Toast
Seared Tuna
Avocado
Falafel
Kale

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.
japanese chicken curry
amazu-zuke (pickled radish), green onion, furikake, sushi rice

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
quart of mashed potatoes
scratch-made creamy mashed potatoes
grilled flank steak
26 oz, sliced
gravy
grilled steak family meal
serves 4; med rare (sliced), with your choice of one salad and one side
grilled salt & pepper chicken
26 oz, sliced
grilled salt & pepper chicken family meal
serves 4; white and dark meat (sliced), with your choice of one salad and one side
grilled salmon family meal
serves 4; cooked medium, with your choice of one salad and one side
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
serves 4; white and dark meat (sliced), with your choice of one salad and one side
grilled chipotle bbq chicken
26 oz, sliced
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
tuna family meal
serves 4; grilled tuna with sea salt & herbs, 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
tuna a la carte
serves 4; grilled tuna with sea salt & herbs
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
grilled salt & pepper chicken plate
garlic & herb marinade
grilled chipotle barbeque chicken plate
grilled with chipotle bbq
country-style fried chicken
spiced buttermilk marinade; deep fried
seared tuna plate
grilled with sea salt & herb oil
grilled shrimp plate
garlic & herb marinade
baked falafel
baked + grilled chickpea fritters
seasonal vegetable plate
roasted with herb oil

bowls
pacific bowl with katsu chicken
sushi rice, miso mayo, pickled cucumber, carrots, mizuna, sesame, ginger dressing
thai bowl with grilled steak
sushi rice, toasted coconut, green papaya, cabbage, tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, thai basil, cilantro, pickled fresno peppers, thai chili vinaigrette
california bowl with chipotle bbq chicken
roasted corn salsa, cilantro lime brown rice, cabbage slaw, queso fresco, pepitas, lime crema
longevity bowl with roasted maitaike mushroom
black lentils slow cooked with dried pears & fennel, roasted rainbow cauliflower and purple potatoes, arugula salad with pecorino cheese, smoked paprika lebni
california bowl with grilled salmon
roasted corn salsa, cilantro lime brown rice, cabbage slaw, queso fresco, pepitas, lime crema
pacific bowl with grilled salmon
sushi rice, miso mayo, pickled cucumber, carrots, mizuna, sesame, ginger dressing
happier vegan with baked falafel
baked falafel, farro salad, hummus, pasta pearls, heirloom cherry tomatoes, baby lettuces, sunflower seed pesto, sherry vinaigrette
thai bowl with grilled shrimp
sushi rice, toasted coconut, green papaya, cabbage, tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, thai basil, cilantro, pickled fresno peppers, thai chili 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
japanese chicken curry
amazu-zuke (pickled radish), green onion, furikake, sushi rice
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
chicken pesto sandwich
chicken breast, provolone, preserved tomatoes, arugula, sunflower seed pesto, aioli, grilled Larder Bakery sourdough
fried chicken sandwich
country-style fried chicken breast, cabbage slaw, pickles, maple glaze, miso mayo, sesame bun
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
avocado toast
avocado, lemon ricotta, queso fresco, pickled fresno peppers & onions, cilantro, 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
harvest chicken
stone fruit, black berries, pistachios, goat cheese, caramelized onions, baby lettuces, golden balsamic vinaigrette
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
grilled mediterranean steak salad
feta, cherry tomatoes, pickled cucumbers, sweet peppers, olives, red gem lettuces, arugula, lemon vinaigrette
grilled chicken cobb salad
Shaft's blue cheese, bacon, egg, avocado, cherry tomatoes, romaine, tarragon dressing
seared tuna nicoise salad
cherry tomatoes, roasted fingerling potatoes, capers, french green beans, egg, olives, Babe Farms baby greens, sherry vinaigrette
salmon salad
miso mayo, pickled cucumber and onion, cherry tomatoes, avocado, papaya, cilantro, sesame seeds, gem lettuces, ginger dressing

soups
roasted tomato soup - cup
sourdough croutons & basil oil
green pozole - cup
shredded chicken, hominy, tomatillos, onions, cabbage, radish, cilantro
rustic chicken soup - cup
potato, carrot, celery, leek, thyme
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 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 grilled steak
grilled steak 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 grilled cheese
grilled cheese served with fruit and mashed potatoes, water and/or juice box.
kids fried chicken
fried chicken 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 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
grilled salt & pepper chicken
garlic & herb marinade
crispy potatoes
grilled chipotle bbq chicken
side of grilled free-range chicken in our chipotle bbq sauce
grilled salmon
grilled medium with sea salt & herb oil
seared tuna
grilled rare with sea salt & herb oil
CA sprouted rice
organic brown rice seasoned with lime, scallions & cilantro
baked falafel
baked + grilled chickpea fritters
country-style fried chicken
spiced buttermilk marinade; deep fried
grilled shrimp
chili flakes, garlic & herb marinade
farro salad
dried cranberries, toasted almonds,arugula, golden balsamic vinegar
mac & cheese
fusilli, parmesan, cheddar, and mozzarella cheese
sushi rice
roasted potatoes
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
salted caramel cookie
flourless chocolate lava cake
olive oil cake
olive oil cake dusted with powdered sugar
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
Proud Source Sparkling Water
green iced tea drink
Proud Source Still Water
Verve Flash Brew
black iced tea drink
diet coke
12 oz Diet Coke Can

chips
barbecue
Uglies premium kettle cooked barbeque potato chips 2 oz

paper supplies
add on utensils/plates/napkins

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Recent Reviews

I had a salad with chicken. I should have asked for extra protein. My companion had the steak plate. My friend's food looked better than mine. When I order, the server asked if I wanted the bread. Which I declined. The salad was made up of large pieces of salad greens. Very large. I don't like needing to cut my salad with a knife in order to fit the greens in my mouth. I do enjoy the steak plate. This was the first time I ordered the salad. I won't order it again....
October 2025
The food is always fresh and tasty, I really like this restaurant. However, I’ve noticed that the portions have been getting smaller. The last two times I ordered the California Bowl, I didn’t feel as satisfied as before — it felt like there wasn’t enough food. Also, the amount of protein was reduced by around 50%.
September 2025
The quality and the portions of the food have gone down as the prices have gone up. The music here is way too loud, especially for the outside when you just want to sit in a peaceful surrounding.
August 2025

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Tender Greens

2400 Historic Decatur Rd, San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 226-6254