Tender Greens
4545 La Jolla Village Dr, San Diego
(858) 455-9395
Customers' Favorites
Rustic Chicken Soup with Potato Carrot Celery Leeks and Thyme
Chipotle Barbecue Chicken
Chipotle Chicken Salad
Citrus Olive Oil Cake
Grilled Sea Bass Bowl
Grilled Chicken Cobb
Chipotle BBQ Chicken
Baby Arugula Salad
Chicken Sandwich
Roasted Veggies
Featured items
grilled steak plate
grilled medium rare
grilled salmon plate
grilled medium with sea salt & herb oil
pacific bowl with katsu chicken
sushi rice, spicy miso mayo, pickled cucumber, carrots, greens, sesame, ginger dressing
grilled mediterranean steak salad
feta, cherry tomatoes, pickled cucumbers, olives, Babe Farms baby greens, sweet peppers, lemon vinaigrette
grilled chipotle barbeque chicken plate
grilled with chipotle bbq
grilled salt & pepper chicken plate
grilled with salt & pepper
short rib
braised beef short rib, mashed potatoes, red wine shallot sauce, citrus gremolata, grilled broccolini
grilled steak
side of grilled medium rare steak
pacific bowl with grilled salmon
sushi rice, spicy miso mayo, pickled cucumber, carrots, greens, sesame, ginger dressing
chicken pesto sandwich
chicken breast, provolone, preserved tomatoes, arugula, sunflower seed pesto, aioli, grilled Larder Bakery sourdough
seared tuna nicoise salad
cherry tomatoes, potatoes, capers, green beans, egg, olives, Babe Farms baby greens, sherry vinaigrette
rustic chicken soup - cup
potato, carrot, celery, leek, thyme
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
thai bowl with grilled steak
sushi rice, toasted coconut, green papaya, cabbage, tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, thai basil, cilantro, fresno peppers, thai chili vinaigrette
grilled chipotle bbq chicken salad
avocado, queso fresco, radish, green onions, romaine, cilantro lime dressing, tortilla strips
buttermilk fried chicken plate
deep fried
grilled salmon
4pcs, cooked medium rare
green pozole - bowl
shredded chicken, hominy, tomatillos, onions, cabbage, radish, cilantro
holiday meals
quart of rustic chicken soup
quart of rustic chicken soup with free-range chicken & locally sourced vegetables
6 pack cookies
6 mini freshly baked chocolate chip cookies
grilled flank steak
26 oz, sliced
quart of mashed potatoes
scratch-made creamy mashed potatoes
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.
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.
quart of roasted tomato soup
quart of roasted tomato soup topped with house-made croutons & fresh herb olive oil
grilled chipotle bbq chicken
26 oz, sliced
gravy
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.
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 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
grilled salt & pepper chicken plate
grilled with salt & pepper
buttermilk fried chicken plate
deep fried
grilled chipotle barbeque chicken plate
grilled with chipotle bbq
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
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
thai bowl with grilled steak
sushi rice, toasted coconut, green papaya, cabbage, tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, thai basil, cilantro, fresno peppers, thai chili vinaigrette
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
happier vegan with baked falafel
baked falafel, farro salad, hummus, pasta pearls, heirloom cherry tomatoes, baby lettuces, harissa sauce, sherry vinaigrette
thai bowl with grilled shrimp
sushi rice, toasted coconut, green papaya, cabbage, tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, thai basil, cilantro, fresno peppers, thai chili vinaigrette
california bowl with grilled salmon
roasted butternut squash salsa, brown rice, cabbage slaw, queso fresco, pepitas, lime crema
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
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
italian chop
salami, mortadella, provolone, cherry tomatoes, basil, pepperoncini, Tanimura Farms red gem lettuce, radicchio, roasted tomato 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, romaine, cilantro lime dressing, tortilla strips
seared tuna nicoise salad
cherry tomatoes, potatoes, capers, green beans, egg, olives, Babe Farms baby greens, sherry vinaigrette
sandwiches
chicken pesto sandwich
chicken breast, provolone, preserved tomatoes, arugula, sunflower seed pesto, aioli, grilled Larder Bakery sourdough
fried chicken sandwich
chicken breast/thigh, cabbage slaw, pickles, maple glaze, chili aioli, Larder Bakery bun
tomato mozzarella sandwich
diStefano mozzarella, preserved tomatoes, arugula, sunflower seed pesto, aioli, grilled Larder Bakery sourdough
falafel wrap
oven-roasted chickpea fritters, arugula, lemon vinaigrette, heirloom cherry tomatoes, pickles, tzatziki, harissa, lavash
salami & provolone sandwich
salami, mortadella, provolone, sunflower seed pesto, giardiniera, aioli, grilled Larder Bakery sourdough
avocado toast
avocado, lemon ricotta, queso fresco, pickled fresno chilis & onions, cilantro, grilled lemon, 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
roasted tomato soup - bowl
sourdough croutons & basil oil
green pozole - bowl
shredded chicken, hominy, tomatillos, onions, cabbage, radish, cilantro
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 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 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 bolognese
Slow cooked pork bolognese, fusili pasta, grated pecorino romano with a juice box
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
seasonal vegetables
carrots, cauliflower, mushrooms, delicata squash
mashed potatoes
side of scratch-made creamy mashed potatoes
grilled steak
side of grilled medium rare steak
grilled salmon
grilled medium with sea salt & herb oil
pasta pearl salad
sunflower seed pesto, green beans, pecorino cheese, sherry vinaigrette
crispy potatoes
grilled salt & pepper chicken
side of seasoned & grilled free-range chicken
grilled chipotle bbq chicken
side of grilled free-range chicken in our chipotle bbq sauce
baked falafel
baked + grilled chickpea fritters
seared tuna
grilled rare with sea salt & herb oil
CA sprouted rice
organic brown rice seasoned with lime, scallions & cilantro
farro salad
dried cranberries, toasted almonds,arugula, golden balsamic vinegar
buttermilk fried chicken
deep fried
grilled shrimp
grilled w/ sea salt & herbs
roasted potatoes
sweet potato mash
desserts
chocolate chip cookie
freshly baked chocolate chip cookie
salted caramel cookie
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
green iced tea drink
Proud Source Still Water
black iced tea drink
Verve Flash Brew
Proud Source Sparkling 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
Easy to order online & pick up. Great food! If there’s a line it takes a minute but it’s not the employees it’s people ordering that don’t know what they want ahead of time & have a lot of questions.
October 2025
The chipotle barbecue chicken salad I ordered was tasty, and the staff was friendly and attentive. My only complaint is that my salad took more than 30 minutes to prepare, which is a long time to wait for a Tuesday lunch. But I'd be willing to try them again.
September 2025
My 11 year old nephew chose this place and I had no idea the goodness that was inside!!! I started with the olive oil cake which was soooooo moist and delicious. Its a bit on the sweeter side (which i loved). My nephew got the Thai Bowl with grilled shrimp and he wolfed that down. I got side orders (the roasted veggies and a side salad and I was so happy). Chris the manager checked on us and was so sweet and accommodating. You felt such a welcome vibe in the restaurant and everything...
September 2025
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