Very disappointed. I went to Tender Lovin Grill often years ago for salads and chicken wings. Not sure what happened but ordered dinner tonight, paid $58 for what tasted worst than a frozen meal from the grocery store. Jerk platter, comfy bowl and cali salad were terrible, chicken tenders dry and overcooked. We threw it in the trash. Will not return.
michael albanese
Great food. All prepared fresh.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Wings
Danielle D.
The owners were very nice, but the food was tasteless. I mean how does anyone mess up potato wedges. Won't be back!
Jay Mani
This is a great place and a neighborhood family business…Please support them. Great Food and the best Chicken in town.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jay B.
Tender Lovin' Grill is a great spot with a variety of dishes available! Food: I got a 3 piece tender combo that came with a side and a drink. My wife got a cilantro burrito (not pictured) that she really enjoyed. I really liked the Mac and cheese. It tasted more like pasta with a homemade cream sauce than a traditional Mac and cheese but it was very good. The chicken tenders were huge and perfectly cooked. As you can see in the picture, really juicy. Only reason for 1 star off is that the breading could've used more seasoning. Ambiance: TLG is more of a casual spot with a few tables inside if you're grabbing a quick bite. Overall, good experience and will be back to try more!
Ansh B.
I've lived in Hillsborough for years but never tried this place. We decided to give it a try and were pleasantly surprised. I got the adobo burrito which was very tasty but maybe a little too spicy. The wings were amazing and some of the best wings in town, they are huge and very well seasoned. I decided to go again and tried the chicken blt wrap, which I liked better than the burrito I got and we ordered wings again which were great again and the ranch sauce they serve them with is amazing. The staff is very friendly, although the interior could probably use a refresh, not that it matters if the food is good. The menu is pretty diverse so this is a great place to get a quick takeout lunch or dinner if people can't decide on what they want and I will definitely be going again.
Nagie A
Delicious, better than I expected. I wish the portion was more but the ingredients are fresh and perfectly seasoned. I’ll treat myself to it once every couple of weeks.Parking: Directly in front of the restaurant
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Teriyaki Bowl
Marla Folz
Placed a catering order for a party at Flounder’s Brewery. Everyone raved how delicious the food was. Delivered hot. So easy to work with. They went above and beyond to make the party as easy as possible for us. Would definitely recommend Tender Lovin Grill for catering.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak Burrito
Paradise L.
Food wasn't that great, The jerk chicken platter smelled like it was thawed out and microwaved very small portion as well the Mac and cheese was dry and stiff the pull pork sandwiches was dry and cold nothing like pull pork. Maybe a bad day but no one was in there.
Paula L.
Stopped by in desperation of a delicious wrap and I found it here! Tender Lovin Grill has a great selection of sandwiches, wraps, salads. Definitely a new go-to for lunch!
I really wanted to like this food spot. I stopped by Tender Lovin Grill for lunch. I walked in and there was a couple people inside eating. I grabbed the chicken tenders, mac n cheese and mashed potatoes. The chicken was good quality, not much seasoning but cooked well. The Mac n cheese was the best part. I liked that they didn’t use elbow macaroni, it’s something different and the cheese flavor was delicious. The worst were the mashed potatoes. This is what I really was in the mood for so I was bummed that they weren’t good. The potatoes were cold, very chunky, and just weak overall. The flavor on the gravy was very good. The owner behind the grill is very nice. He was giving suggestions the whole time I was browsing the menu. I suggest going on the website for the full menu because what’s posted feels pretty limited. One of the younger employees had a broom upside down and smacking dust around, that grossed me out a bit. I don’t think I’ll be back based on the $20 price tag for the tenders and two sides and average food.Parking: Plenty of parking.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
Scott B.
I hate to leave a 1-star review, but the food I purchased demands honesty. However, let me first start off by saying that this is not personal. The staff I interacted with were incredibly polite, welcoming, and friendly. If their wraps/burritos were any good, I would happily come back often. Although I will say that the place was quite empty when we got there, so maybe that should've been a sign? Also, the owner there also told me that they never check their Yelp reviews, so I have no faith that this review will help them improve anything, but may it will at least help spare someone from the experience I had. Anyway, the $15 wraps we got were insanely overpriced for how bad they were, and I honestly could've gotten better quality at a Del Taco for half the price. I got a flank steak burrito, and was remarkably disappointed. Now before you say that I ordered wrong or that the steak burrito isn't what's good here or whatever, I came in and told the owner that I wanted their absolute favorite thing on the menu, and this was their recommendation, which is why I went with it. Steak sandwich sounded great and I was very eager. The burrito I got was just wholeheartedly irredeemable. I only kept eating it because I was on the road and starving, didn't have time to stop for something else, and I had spent almost $35 on 2 sandwiches! The meat was seasoned with some sort sort of cheap taco seasoning that was very heavy on the cumin, and had no salt. I had to fight through dense bland meat with each bite. No only was the steak super tough, but instead of cutting it up into bit size chunks, they cut it into huge thick strips that ran down the length of the burrito; whenever I took a bite, the whole damn thing kept wanting to come apart in my lap. Additionally, they included shredded iceberg lettuce in it. Now I know some people actually like lettuce in their burritos (freaking weirdos), but this particular lettuce is that awful stuff that just tastes like dirt water. I honestly can't remember a more disappointing food item in a very long time. I resented the damn thing with every bite, but I was starving and was out of options time wise. I really liked the people working there, and I would like to see them do well, but I could never return for that food. They would have to do something drastically different for me to eat there again.
Joe Goldbloom
Favorite place in hillsborough, owned and operated by locals!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Catherine DeTrizio
Lovely place. Delicious burrito and very kind caring owner! I'll be back.... thank you for a great pre-interview lunch!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Erin D.
I'd give this place a solid 3.5. I was alittle dissapointed as their google review is at 4.6 and in my opinion it's just not there. I got the chicken burrito, it was underwhelming with little seasoning to be found. A touch of salt would have helped it tremendously. I fortunately got chicken fingers, while the chicken fingers were dry, the creamy cilantro sauce really kicked up the burrito and saved it, it was really good. My husband got the flank steak burrito and he felt the same, very under seasoned. He liked the chicken tenders a lot more then I did. I moved from somerville into hillsborough and hillsborough has a lot less options as far as close food. For that reason I will try something else here again as it is so close. It wasn't terrible, It was just lacking a bit, and very much could've just been the day.
Very disappointed. I went to Tender Lovin Grill often years ago for salads and chicken wings. Not sure what happened but ordered dinner tonight, paid $58 for what tasted worst than a frozen meal from the grocery store. Jerk platter, comfy bowl and cali salad were terrible, chicken tenders dry and overcooked. We threw it in the trash. Will not return.
Great food. All prepared fresh.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Wings
The owners were very nice, but the food was tasteless. I mean how does anyone mess up potato wedges. Won't be back!
This is a great place and a neighborhood family business…Please support them. Great Food and the best Chicken in town.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tender Lovin' Grill is a great spot with a variety of dishes available! Food: I got a 3 piece tender combo that came with a side and a drink. My wife got a cilantro burrito (not pictured) that she really enjoyed. I really liked the Mac and cheese. It tasted more like pasta with a homemade cream sauce than a traditional Mac and cheese but it was very good. The chicken tenders were huge and perfectly cooked. As you can see in the picture, really juicy. Only reason for 1 star off is that the breading could've used more seasoning. Ambiance: TLG is more of a casual spot with a few tables inside if you're grabbing a quick bite. Overall, good experience and will be back to try more!
I've lived in Hillsborough for years but never tried this place. We decided to give it a try and were pleasantly surprised. I got the adobo burrito which was very tasty but maybe a little too spicy. The wings were amazing and some of the best wings in town, they are huge and very well seasoned. I decided to go again and tried the chicken blt wrap, which I liked better than the burrito I got and we ordered wings again which were great again and the ranch sauce they serve them with is amazing. The staff is very friendly, although the interior could probably use a refresh, not that it matters if the food is good. The menu is pretty diverse so this is a great place to get a quick takeout lunch or dinner if people can't decide on what they want and I will definitely be going again.
Delicious, better than I expected. I wish the portion was more but the ingredients are fresh and perfectly seasoned. I’ll treat myself to it once every couple of weeks.Parking: Directly in front of the restaurant
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Teriyaki Bowl
Placed a catering order for a party at Flounder’s Brewery. Everyone raved how delicious the food was. Delivered hot. So easy to work with. They went above and beyond to make the party as easy as possible for us. Would definitely recommend Tender Lovin Grill for catering.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak Burrito
Food wasn't that great, The jerk chicken platter smelled like it was thawed out and microwaved very small portion as well the Mac and cheese was dry and stiff the pull pork sandwiches was dry and cold nothing like pull pork. Maybe a bad day but no one was in there.
Stopped by in desperation of a delicious wrap and I found it here! Tender Lovin Grill has a great selection of sandwiches, wraps, salads. Definitely a new go-to for lunch!
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I really wanted to like this food spot. I stopped by Tender Lovin Grill for lunch. I walked in and there was a couple people inside eating. I grabbed the chicken tenders, mac n cheese and mashed potatoes. The chicken was good quality, not much seasoning but cooked well. The Mac n cheese was the best part. I liked that they didn’t use elbow macaroni, it’s something different and the cheese flavor was delicious. The worst were the mashed potatoes. This is what I really was in the mood for so I was bummed that they weren’t good. The potatoes were cold, very chunky, and just weak overall. The flavor on the gravy was very good. The owner behind the grill is very nice. He was giving suggestions the whole time I was browsing the menu. I suggest going on the website for the full menu because what’s posted feels pretty limited. One of the younger employees had a broom upside down and smacking dust around, that grossed me out a bit. I don’t think I’ll be back based on the $20 price tag for the tenders and two sides and average food.Parking: Plenty of parking.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
I hate to leave a 1-star review, but the food I purchased demands honesty. However, let me first start off by saying that this is not personal. The staff I interacted with were incredibly polite, welcoming, and friendly. If their wraps/burritos were any good, I would happily come back often. Although I will say that the place was quite empty when we got there, so maybe that should've been a sign? Also, the owner there also told me that they never check their Yelp reviews, so I have no faith that this review will help them improve anything, but may it will at least help spare someone from the experience I had. Anyway, the $15 wraps we got were insanely overpriced for how bad they were, and I honestly could've gotten better quality at a Del Taco for half the price. I got a flank steak burrito, and was remarkably disappointed. Now before you say that I ordered wrong or that the steak burrito isn't what's good here or whatever, I came in and told the owner that I wanted their absolute favorite thing on the menu, and this was their recommendation, which is why I went with it. Steak sandwich sounded great and I was very eager. The burrito I got was just wholeheartedly irredeemable. I only kept eating it because I was on the road and starving, didn't have time to stop for something else, and I had spent almost $35 on 2 sandwiches! The meat was seasoned with some sort sort of cheap taco seasoning that was very heavy on the cumin, and had no salt. I had to fight through dense bland meat with each bite. No only was the steak super tough, but instead of cutting it up into bit size chunks, they cut it into huge thick strips that ran down the length of the burrito; whenever I took a bite, the whole damn thing kept wanting to come apart in my lap. Additionally, they included shredded iceberg lettuce in it. Now I know some people actually like lettuce in their burritos (freaking weirdos), but this particular lettuce is that awful stuff that just tastes like dirt water. I honestly can't remember a more disappointing food item in a very long time. I resented the damn thing with every bite, but I was starving and was out of options time wise. I really liked the people working there, and I would like to see them do well, but I could never return for that food. They would have to do something drastically different for me to eat there again.
Favorite place in hillsborough, owned and operated by locals!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lovely place. Delicious burrito and very kind caring owner! I'll be back.... thank you for a great pre-interview lunch!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I'd give this place a solid 3.5. I was alittle dissapointed as their google review is at 4.6 and in my opinion it's just not there. I got the chicken burrito, it was underwhelming with little seasoning to be found. A touch of salt would have helped it tremendously. I fortunately got chicken fingers, while the chicken fingers were dry, the creamy cilantro sauce really kicked up the burrito and saved it, it was really good. My husband got the flank steak burrito and he felt the same, very under seasoned. He liked the chicken tenders a lot more then I did. I moved from somerville into hillsborough and hillsborough has a lot less options as far as close food. For that reason I will try something else here again as it is so close. It wasn't terrible, It was just lacking a bit, and very much could've just been the day.