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Tender Greens

3.5 (510 reviews)
Closed • 10:30 am - 8:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Moderate noise
Good for groups
Good for kids

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kids bolognese
Jazlene T.

Ultimately great service and yummy food. This is my go-to spot during lunch. I regularly enjoy their soups and kids size meals since I can't finish their large portions. You can download the app for rewards and quick access. It's cute inside! They decorate for the holidays and there's indoor or outdoor seating. A lot of people tend to pick up orders. The bolognese was really good, they have a vegetarian option available as well.

salmon salad
Julianne C.

on two separate occasions, i picked up salmon salad and chicken pesto pasta from tender greens. the salmon salad was decent, the piece of salmon was not very big and there wasnt much special about the rest of the salad. the chicken pesto pasta was really good, but note that there's a lot of oil at the bottom. the chicken was cooked well though and the flavor was amazing. would definitely order again from tender greens!

CHIPOTLE BARBECUE CHICKEN
Kristina S.

Very disappointed to be gifted lunch. Only to see the merchant isn't being sanitary when working with food. This isn't fast food, stay by quality.

Had to wash the dirt and sand off the salad Tender Greens served me (and my whole office). $20 for wash-them-yourself greens.

How little quality control would it take for a restaurant called "Tender Greens" to serve a $20 lunch with dirty sand-laden salad greens? Absolutely disgusting and inedible. I went ahead and washed the lettuce myself because I hate food waste, but I'll never eat here again. The Mozzerella tomato sandwich was soaked in oil, add some gritty, unwashed lettuce and a cookie and charge $20? Insane. And my whole office was served these sandboxes for lunch. Nice work, Tender Greens. If a kitchen staff is inclined to serve food that is not properly cleaned, what does that tell you about the establishment?

chicken pesto pasta
Tarini S.

came here for a late lunch and ordered the chicken pesto pasta, salmon bowl with grilled veggies and roasted potatoes, a side of mashed potatoes, and some lemonade. lemonade was nice, fresh and not too sweet and the entrees were pretty standard but tasted great. service was excellent- the lady who took our order was helpful and talkative. lots of indoor seating with well spaced out tables and light music in the background. would definitely come back!

Grilled Salmon Salad
Richard G.

I've walked past this restaurant a hundred times but never really gave it a chance. I finally decided to give it a shot and I wasn't disappointed. This place is great. My wife and I ordered the Grilled Salmon Salad and the Chicken Harvest Salad. Both of the salads were equally tasty and surprisingly very filling. I'll definitely come back and explore the menu for other yummy dishes.

Mellie M.

Tender Greens always hits the spot when I'm craving something fresh and hearty! I ordered the Cobb Salad and my friend got the Grilled Salmon plate -- both were super flavorful and generously portioned. The ingredients tasted fresh, and the grilled bread was perfectly toasted. The side of veggies was a nice touch too -- cooked just right with a little crunch. Only reason for the 4 stars instead of 5 is that the wait was a bit longer than expected, but the food definitely made up for it. Overall, a great lunch spot with healthy options that don't compromise on taste. Will definitely be back!

thai bowl with grilled steak
Steffan A.

Review is purely on the food -- loved this bowl and will order it again very soon. Steak was cooked great! The balance between the steak, freshness and citrus from of the lil salad, and warmth of the sushi rice with toasted coconut shavings on it was perfect. Generous portion of steak, I'd say about 6oz maybe a little less. Normally bowls like this skimp out on the protein so I was very happy with it. They have a nutritional guide available online! Perfect for someone like myself because I track all my food (as much as I can). I will probably come here over Sweetgreen next time around

Agua fresca, tomato mozzarella sandwich, roasted potatoes
Sarah R.

Tender Greens are only in California?! I don't know why I just assumed they were nationwide because there are so many in SoCal - but I was in SF with a bunch of colleagues from all over the country and they hadn't heard of TGs. At this location there is seating indoor and outdoors and is very walkable if you're nearby. Be careful during lunch time - literally right when we sat down the line was all of a sudden out the door and tons of people crowding to grab their pick up orders. The chaos was real. Still, the staff were calm and kind. Their menu is full of fresh, super tasty, healthy meals. I got the tomato mozzarella sandwich with roasted potatoes and agua fresca. The potatoes lacked flavor but the sandwich and agua fresca were excellent!

Fried Chicken Sandwich and macaroni
Jasmine T.

I visited Tender Greens for lunch and it was a great experience. I was delighted to see the biz is woman-owned and was easy to find in San Fran's busy downtown area. I went for the fried chicken sandwich with a side of mac and cheese. The sandwich had a fresh slaw on top that was really good. The mac and cheese needed salt, but it was still creamy and cheesy. There's plenty of seating both inside and outside, though it was a bit too chilly for us to sit outside this time. The service was swift and the staff was friendly. Overall, an easy choice to curb mid day cravings.

Blue zone bowl with grilled salmon
Stephanie S.

Great fast causal spot for lunch. I got the blue zone bowl which had lentils, cauliflower, and purple potatoes and I added salmon. The bowl was very significant in size and I had plenty to take home. It came with some type of chipotle crema, which really tied the entire bowl together. The potatoes were the perfect balance between soft and crispy. I also got the carrot cupcake which was just okay. It was kind of dense and felt more like a muffin. A nice sweet treat nonetheless. If you're in a hurry be sure to get here just before the lunch rush which seemed to be right at 12:00. Arrived at about 11:55 and as we were waiting for our food, I looked up and the place was packed out of nowhere: They were moving pretty quickly though, so you may be okay even if you are short on time. Although the portion was big, I didn't feel too full or gross after my meal.

Kitchen area
Clark F.

If you're looking for healthy food that's fast and casual in downtown San Francisco, you've only got a few options--and one of the best is Tender Greens. I like the health consciousness, greenery, and organic produce over at MIXT a bit better, but here they've got many more options. In particular, they offer several different types of healthy protein, including decent salmon, and they also include the calorie count. It's also a really cool atmosphere, with lots of cartoons on the walls and bright lighting that gives it a lively, fun vibe. The staff isn't super friendly or warm the way they are at MIXT--a relatively small point, but worth noting. And special bonus: super healthy purple potatoes

DO NOT ORDER FROM HERE. I ordered lunch for 15 people via UberEats 4 days prior to the meeting date. Delivery was supposed to be today, between 11:30 am - 12:00 pm. No phone call. No email. I checked the order status, and the order was cancelled at 10:45 am. Seriously? I am an Exec Assistant and if I don't come through, it reflects terribly on me. I could get fired. Let me say it again - I could get fired for not providing lunch to 15 people, which included my C-Suite. I will never give my business to Tender Greens again.

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Grilled salmon plate was spot on exactly what I was expecting. Fresh, good portions, package well for delivery.

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Thank you for choosing Tender Greens!

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Thrilled to hear it hit the spot, Jasmine!

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We hope to see you again! Thank you!

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Thank you, Isabella for the review and for choosing Tender Greens!

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Thanks for being a loyal fan, Hillari!

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Thanks Gregory for the glowing review! Glad to hear you are a fan!

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RT Rotisserie - Fat Rice; half Rotisserie Chicken

RT Rotisserie

4.2(904 reviews)
1.7 mi•Hayes Valley
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genuinely my go-to spot and i cannot express how much i love this place. they have 2 locations and…read moreit's exactly what you need when you don't know what to eat. my go-to is the salad with chicken and umami fries but if you ask me what to order for the table... we're getting the whole chicken, umami fries, rotiserrie fat rice, and brussel sprouts. and even better, their summer soft serve is absolutely worth it. all this and you will realize your tummy will be as full as your wallet because it is by far the best bang for your buck. everyone that works here is the absolute sweetest and i can guarantee that your dine-in will be worth it. super cozy spot and you can't go wrong taking it home to eat too

I don't usually venture out to pick-up lunch on weekdays but every now and then, I treat myself…read more RT Rotisserie, part of the Rich Table family, is always packed during lunchtime. The first time I picked up from there, I got the rice bowl with chicken. I wanted to try the rotisserie fat rice that came with it. That was a big mistake as the bottom portion of the box was so oily and heavy that it would've been the same if I just opened a bottle of cooking oil and just drank it. The second time, I went with the rotisserie chicken salad. My fault for assuming their house dressing wouldn't be creamy, I asked for my salad to be tossed rather than the dressing on the side. Another big miss as there was so much dressing that my salad was drowning in it. The online ordering option didn't allow me to select light or extra dressing. A decently priced lunch spot in Hayes Valley, but sadly both times have been misses for me.

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RT Rotisserie - Interior facing ordering area

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RT Rotisserie - RTR Salad $10.50 + Chicken $4.25; iced tea $4.00

RTR Salad $10.50 + Chicken $4.25; iced tea $4.00

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MIXT - Sanoma Salad

MIXT

3.5(289 reviews)
2.6 mi•Mission
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Second time at Mixt, first time at this location. This time I got a steak salad with potatoes,…read morecorn, butter lettuce, cauliflower, sweet potato, wonton crisps, and hot sauce. I really liked how spicy and flavorful the hot sauce was, and enjoyed this combo of toppings though I found the steak a bit chewy. I would probably stick with the blackened chicken again next time. Wifi was available but was quite slow. Typical fast casual dining experience but there were some cozy booths inside and plenty of seating space.

I came in specifically for the seasonal items and let me tell you... mission fully accomplished…read more My two picks were the Sonoma Salad and the Bangkok Bowl, and WOW -- both delivered in totally different (but equally amazing) ways. If you're craving something refreshing, light, and fruity, the Sonoma is a must. The pears take it to the next level and give it that perfect sweet, crisp bite that makes every forkful feel extra refreshing. It's the kind of bowl you order when you want to feel bright and satisfied. Now if you're in the mood for something warm, crunchy, and nutty, the Bangkok Bowl is your girl. The texture, the richness, the cozy vibes -- chef's kiss. It's hearty without being heavy and hits all the comfort-food notes. And can we talk about portions?! These bowls are NO joke. I swear I made a huge dent in mine, looked down thinking I was almost done... only to realize I basically still had a whole second meal left. Instant take-home win. On top of all that, the staff is super friendly, the space is clean, bright, and welcoming, and the whole experience just feels good from start to finish. I came for the seasonal menu but I'll definitely be back for everything else too. If you're debating what to order: Sonoma for fresh + fruity, Bangkok for warm + crunchy -- you truly can't go wrong!

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Bangkok Bowl

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MIXT

3.8(25 reviews)
4.1 mi•Inner Sunset

I've now been 3 times and each time it just was nothing impressive and definitely not worth $20+…read more This most recent visit I ordered their steak salad with caramelized onions and croutons - big miss here. Steak was barely flavorful, quite cold even though it was "cooked on the spot". The caramelized onions were cold and nothing out of this world - if anything because they were chilled, they lost a bit of their flavoring. The croutons were nonexistent, I almost had to go back and ask if they could add some until I found 3-4 at the very bottom of my bowl. A lot of greens which was good, good serving there. I got a side of focaccia and that was delicious (do wish they offered to toast it a bit, it'd be that much more yummy!). As for my other visits, same applies - unfortunately it's just an overpriced salad I know I can make better at home. Not to mention 1 of my visits was a pickup order and they completely forgot my dressing on the side. All in all, I am very let down by this place. Dare I say I love and prefer it to be Sweet Green. Bummer, I really was happy to have this in the area.

I'm actually giving this spot a 3.5 but rounding up to 4 because the Agua Fresca was excellent as…read morewell as portion sizes and packaging were on point for delivery. So while I can't speak to in person service or decor the delivery is on point. My peachy salad was just ok. The chicken was cold and not crunchy, and the cornbread crumbles were not crunchy at all, like kind of in between stale and crunchy... weird combo. Peaches and pickled onions were awesome though. The dressings that it came with which were a bbq sauce and some type of special ranch also were a weird combo, glad it was on the side vs in the salad itself otherwise I'm not sure I would have eaten it. Crispy cauliflower was good but definitely not crispy at all! Probably got softer on delivery but definitely not something that should be advertised as crispy when it's not... The saving item was my carrot ginger agua fresca- this was amazing! Loved it, that gets a 5/5. Food is 3/5.

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MIXT - FALAF 2.0 SALAD (vegan)

FALAF 2.0 SALAD (vegan)

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Kitava

Kitava

4.4(685 reviews)
2.2 mi•Mission
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Wow! Wish I had a place back home like this. I found this as I researched the area for lunch…read moreoptions during an art gallery walk. And we hit the jackpot. Delicious, high quality food served in a timely fashion. Even though my plant burger looked dry it was refreshingly tasty and soft. My fellow diners loved their bowl choices too. This is one of those places where I could go multiple times, pick new meals each time and be completely satisfied with every one. Definitely on the list to hit again when we are back in SF.

I totally love this place, workers are always nice to me…read more Today I went in to pick up my order and encountered a white tall bald man. I'm not sure if he's the manager but he needs to do way better. I showed him my order and he had an attitude when he asked for my name. He said order just came in 4 minutes ago, I totally understand that food takes time so I asked to use restroom. When I came out I saw my order on the counter but did not grabbed it. I asked him to check if any of those were my order and he said "no" I told him I saw my order on the back counter and he rudely said "you did not" I told him to please check the orders in the front counter and he gave me my order stating he haven't realized it was a pick up... Idk if this the way you're treating everyone but I didn't find the attitude to be the correct one for a place like this. Food is great but remove this man if he's in management. Thanks!

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Inside decor is lovely

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Blue Barn

Blue Barn

3.8(86 reviews)
3.3 mi•Cole Valley

One of my favorite sandwiches is at Blue Bar - the Rooster!…read moreI like the casual country vibe in their restaurants! The Cole Valley one has a big space. The staff are very nice. Easy to stop in to BB for picnic foods on the way to Golden Gate Park or Ocean Beach.

Been here many times and I totally regret it today. I'll never be back…read more I normally order the spicy tuna salad or the Thai inspired chicken salad. Prices are more reasonable. About $23 or so. And the portions of leaves are large but the portion of protein is borderline stingy when you're talking $23-$35+ salads Today 2/6 I decided to try something different but it was $35 and I totally regretted it when I saw the price on the screen but it's ok to try it just once. I ordered a Waldorf with rooster chicken with no raisins. I sit there for 15 minutes with my pager and nothing goes off which is fine. I stepped out for 5 minutes to go to double black. I'm just sitting there people watching. Their salads always take about 15 minutes so I don't mind. Then I hear a dark haired petite girl calling out an order repeatedly at exactly 2PM. Then I walked over and give her the pager just to make sure she's calling me. She doesn't say "hey sorry, the pager didn't ring" or "here, this is your salad" she takes the pager from my hand and storms off visibly annoyed without saying anything. why are you so annoyed? How should I know to pick up my order when the pager didn't even vibrate? Why do you need to be so rude? Are you having a bad day? That's enough to turn me off and never come back, at least for a long time. Btw don't waste your money on the Waldorf. It was nothing special. Just stick to the other ones.

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The upstairs dining room - 9/10/26

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Thai chicken salad

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View out the windows onto Carl Street - 9/10/26

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