I live nearby and had always seen this restaurant, but had never tried it. My husband tried it about 3 weeks ago, and we absolutely loved it! Now we come back every week we usually get the sandwich, the tender, salad, and fries, and everything is always delicious. Without a doubt, it has become one of our favorite places! read more

This place is awesome. I mean, at the end of the day, yeah, chicken tenders... But give 5/5 where 5/5 is due! The tenders are crispy, not overly breaded, juicy, and they have like 10+ different dipping sauces. My only complaint: nothing spicy. They have so many sauce choices, but none of them are hot (including the poorly named "flame thrower"). However, this was made up for by the SUPER delicious wasabi cream sauce. To die for! Price was also reasonable. These are not your standard "throw in the fryer" Tyson frozen chicken tenders. Tender Tenders is doing something special. Go check 'em out! read more

This place was good and inexpensive. They have a lot of sauces and variety of items on the menu. I will be back next time I'm craving chicken tenders. read more

Tender Tenders - Fast Food Near Me - San Rafael, California

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To be clear, the tenders are fine. However, the service on my last visit was so poor that I likely won't be back. I tried calling them while driving home so I could order some take-out to bring home for dinner. After several attempts of no answer, I figured they must be too busy to answer the phone. I finally made it there, so I just went in to order and was surprised to find the place relatively empty. I went to order and mentioned that I tried calling several times. The guy behind the counter said "we don't answer phone" very dismissively. Ok, that's annoying and certainly not conducive to good business, especially since the place was relatively empty, but whatever. Anyway, the wifey wanted a salad so when I order one the guy behind the counter then tells me "we don't have salads today, no lettuce." Something they could have easily told me if they simply answered the phone and I would have pivoted to another take-out option, no harm no foul. But the person behind the counter was so dismissive at this point, I just turned and walked out because I didn't have it in me to keep dealing with this person. First world problems, I get it. All the same, I doubt I'll be back. read more

Update March 2026- The level of food is back up to the old standards. The tenders are crispy or crunchy depending on your choice, hot and not greasy. A couple of the pieces do seem to be a little bit gristly but nothing I can't handle. I get the five piece and it's enough for two meals for me. I slice the leftovers the next day and add them to a salad - delicious. Overall it's still great bang for the buck these days. I will be coming back again and again. read more

Their food is absolutely amazing. Unfortunately, their portion control is very unstable. The sizes of the tenders fluctuate as much as 50% less. They used to give a great large container full of curly fries that now is also about 50% less. It's so much smaller that they have a completely different container that they now are presented. I used to order multiple times weekly on door dash but the massive inconsistency has me only ordering much less now. Really if I can't go in person I don't order anymore. read more

who knew something so simple could taste so delicious? tender tenders serves chicken tenders, chicken sandwiches, and salads, with different options for sides. it can sometimes take a while for orders to come out, but the food is made to order and comes out piping hot! even when i've ordered delivery, the food still tastes great. - curly fries (5/5): great curly fries, which were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. very standard seasoning - garlicious fries (4/5): really good garlic fragrance and flavor, but i wish it was more evenly spread because some of the fries on the bottom were plain. they were very crispy and a little overcooked for me, but it didn't bother me too much because i liked the flavor overall - crunchy tenders (5/5): a really unique breading that incorporated sesame seeds. i LOVED the crunchiness of the breading and the sesame seed flavor. i was impressed that the chicken was so juicy, and the tenders were huge! - crispy tenders (5/5): a very crispy yummy breading, which is great if you want more of a classic tender. these were perfect chicken tenders, but i just loved the crunchy tenders more! one of the best things about tender tenders is the variety of sauces they offer! my favorite sauce was the house sauce, which reminded me of raising cane's. it was creamy, tangy, and peppery. the chipotle mayo had a creamy and smoky chipotle flavor, and the zesty ranch was the spiciest one. i thought it tasted peppery and a little nutty, kind of like a spicy cashew ginger sauce. the honey lime was tangy from the lime with a very slight sweetness from the honey. i liked the flavor but thought it was too watery, and i had to mix it since the honey separated. i love dipping chicken tenders in yummy sauces. and somehow, tender tenders makes them even better. these are some of the biggest and juiciest chicken tenders i've ever had! i've never seen another restaurant sell chicken tenders with sesame seeds in the breading, and i'm so sad i can only get these here. tender tenders is such a simple concept, but it's one of my favorite restaurants in san rafael! read more

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The service is wonderful the food is to die for the staff is kind enough to instantly lighten someone's mood the atmosphere makes it feel safe and like everyone there is happy and fine with each other and overall a top 3 pick for food in San Rafael read more

Tender Tenders - Two tenders with fry's and a house sauce - Fast Food Near Me - San Rafael, California

Amazing fried chicken sandwich shop in San Rafael Marin...Marin Academy students were eating lunch...it's cheap and easy...crispy chicken sandwiches oh so tasty...wish I could come back...would be a favorite. read more

Tender Tenders - Fast Food Near Me - San Rafael, California

Walt reporting for Walt's Adventures in San Raphael, California and it has finally been found. What I discovered was Tender Tenders... a restaurant solely dedicated to that meal that every child requests in every restaurant no matter what type of eatery it might be. This indoor seating only establishment has taken chicken nuggets- bites- tenders to the next level. Their tenders were the best tenders I have consumed. They offer 3 different menus for their sauces and customized breading for the tenders. Their customer service was excellent but they were no doubt changing their sign for it was absent from the restaurant. Every restaurant offers chicken nuggets but if you want true chicken tenders... they can be found in San Raphael read more

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Delicious every time! Wanted to try this place out yesterday and I loved it so much, I grabbed it again today for lunch! I like the crispy ones more than the crunchy, but both are honestly good. The tenders are large and juicy; I like that I'm not eating just bits of breading at the ends, but actual chicken! The service is quick; I always order online and it's ready when I walk in. read more

Obsessed. The flavors are amazing, The meat is moist and they really know how to fry chicken here!

The name is so simple, but accurately describes Tender Tenders! Fried chicken tenders are having a moment but there have definitely been misses. After being recently let down by the quality of Starbird in Larkspur, I was hesitant about Tender Tenders and came in with low expectations. Located on the outskirts of downtown San Rafael, Tender Tenders is in an assuming lot with the Best Buy Outlet. I placed an order through Uber Eats which had an even more limited menu! The place does have a few seats but it is probably better to expect to order and go. If I had known, I would have come in to order the sandwich! What I got: 5 Chicken Tenders with Three Sauces (4/5): There are two options for the tenders the original crispy which is your typical breading or their proprietary crunch which seems like a little bit more of bite. If I were to go back, I think I would probably choose "Crunchy" since it is more unique! These chicken tenders were pretty big and still very juicy when we bit into it! In terms of sauces, they had so many to choose from but settled on the house sauce, chipotle mayo and sweet chili. They were all pretty standard as expected but served as good pairings to the tenders. In terms of service, the food came out fresh and hot at the estimated time. There was plenty of parking when we arrived on Saturday afternoon. Overall, I would say Tender Tenders serves great chicken tenders that are worth getting especially if you want something substantial and decent value! read more

Tender Tenders - 5 Tenders and 3 Sauces - Fast Food Near Me - San Rafael, California

We went this afternoon around 12-12:15pm. Super disappointed because they weren't open. Their IG and Yelp and Google states they should be open at 11:45am. I'll update if we decide to go back, but really unfortunate as we were excited to give this place a shot. (It's a Sunday too) and we're not the only people who were disappointed when they weren't open. read more

First time, and really good! I had three Crunchy Tenders with one sauce, and Garlic Fries. What is surprising is that each tender is very large, like a full chicken breast. I've never seen that before. The outside was crisp and tasty, the inside was moist and delicious. The Garlic Fries were a large portion and very good. It's a nice clean place, with adequate seating. In summary, this is an excellent choice, very tasty, generous portion size, and reasonably priced. Highly recommended! read more

How have I never known about this place?! Came here on a whim while having to do laundry next door. WOW... the name doesn't lie. Shared a sandwich and tenders. The chicken is real white moist chicken with crispy outside. We were obsessed. The flamethrower sauce is addictive. Be back soon... tomorrow. read more

Tender Tenders - Crispy chicken sandwich - Fast Food Near Me - San Rafael, California

These are the best chicken tenders I have ever had. They brighten them the night before, and I've never gotten them that are not perfect. The batter around them is very thin so you're not getting a lot of fat. Do yourself a favor and order these amazing tenders. read more

I actually really like the food at this place. But unfortunately, I placed a Delivery order that was defaulted to Pickup order in the system, and realized it right after placing the order...so called the store 8 times, and I've sent numerous emails over the past week...and I've heard nothing. back. at. all. Won't be going back, need to be reimbursed, bummer the customer service is non-existent. read more

I went there today and got the Asian Citrus Salad with two crunchy tenders, for takeout. I brought it home, opened the box of salad and tenders, and it was obvious it was enough for two meals. I loved the combination of goat cheese, orange slices, and chunks of chicken. The photo I posted is of 1/2 of what I brought home. Oops, for some reason I got an error when trying to upload the photo. read more

It was because of yelp reviews that I found this place. So thank you Yelp community! It is clear that Tender Tender is a local favorite and for good reason. Both coatings are the perfect ratio of crunchy breading to meat. The different dipping sauces elevate this place from any other fried chicken spot I've ever been to. The wasabi sauce is a person favorite. read more

This place is incredible!! Great price and huge portions! I just only wish they would package their tenders in a way that they don't get soggy. They come in a closed box so the heat and steam makes them soggy instead of crispy and crunchy. I've asked them to keep the box open and they just don't do it but whatever I still go at least once a week! I've never had tenders so juicy before- you gotta try them! read more

Consistently good and a solid takeout option. I love their salads the most. Fresh greens, generous toppings and lots of chicken

Let me put this out there -- these were hands down the best chicken tenders I've ever had. Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and seasoned just right. But what really took it to another level? That honey mustard sauce. read more

AMAZING ! OMG. I live around the corner how did I not know about them. Super duper delicious and HUGE. Easy dinner option for everyone. The tenders are soooo tender and juicy and seasoned to perfection. read more

This place is getting 5 stars because of how good the prices are for their chicken sandwich and tenders! Very yummy, tender, crispy chicken. 7.30 for the sandwich and 8.30 for 2 FAT tenders. This place beats chick-fil-a out of the park in my opinion (for the price). I would say inside the restaurant the ambiance is entirely not there lol, but who goes to a chicken sandwich place for the ambiance. Also to get more than one sauce its a dollar which kinda sucks :/ read more

We came to Tenders Tenders after my son's basketball game. We're not from the area, so I checked Yelp for suggestions--and they didn't disappoint. I must say, they're even better than Raising Cane's. The tenders are incredibly moist, and the portion size is generous for the price. We loved the California Signature Crunchy Almond Sesame. We'll definitely stop by again if we're in the area. Shoutout to Ali for being so friendly and helpful! read more

Fast service, chicken is machine slaughtered halal. Chicken sandwich was good and fresh. Fries were good. Perfect.

Love all the sauces love the tenders. Not something you get all the time more of as a treat. It's a little $$ but they do have really good food. The tenders are very big also. I normally order door dash so idk what the service is like read more

Delicious meaty chicken tenders with a twist. Service is always with a smile. I enjoy their options of dipping sauces. I usually just do pick-up. read more

Tasty! I had the Cobb salad. It was good but took 10-15 minutes to get it after ordering. Also the tiny dressing wasn't enough for the two tenders and the salad. For $16 it should come with two. read more

Tender Tenders - Cobb salad with two tenders. - Fast Food Near Me - San Rafael, California

Have nice time and food service and enjoy my self i would tell family and friends and parking was good

Kind of a long wait but worth it! Got the 3 tenders and 1 sauce which I choose the house sauce and with house breading crispy. The tenders are so juicy and all the tenders were perfectly cooked. Hands down the best chicken tenders i've ever had! I also got the garlic fries which were really good just wish there was more garlic. They have indoor dining and the service is great! read more

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Stopped in for some chicken tenders. I ordered two with fries and my husband had a crispy chicken sandwich with fries. Chicken was crispy on outside and moist and tender on inside. Good flavor. Honey mustard dipping sauce could use tuning. Bun on sandwich was fresh. Fries were crispy. read more

Chicken was dry and felt like a poor homemade fried chicken job, line was long, service was slow, owner was rude, no napkins, no utensils, drink station was gross and tables were dirty. I don't get it... read more

Simple menu of jumbo chicken tenders with two choices which are either1 crispy or crunchy. They do have sides of salads and fries also. What's special about this shop is the 23 sauces. I counted only 22 but they might have included Ketchup as a sauce :). Second time customer in this take-out shack and I have always ordered online alternating 6 sauces now (Honey Lime, Honey Mustard, Chipotle Mayo, Sweet Chili, Basil Pesto & the House Sauce) but always getting the 5 Tender - 3 Sauce combo. Food doesn't dissapoint. Will surely be coming back for more. read more

Tender Tenders - 3+2 Crispy + Crunchy combo with Basil Pesto, Honey Lime & Chipotle Mayo sauces - Fast Food Near Me - San Rafael, California

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Go for a quick bite. I walked in just after about 8 high schoolers and almost walked out expecting to wait too long. Boy was I wrong. These guys have it dialed in. They are cranking this stuff out. And it's good stuff. I had the chicken sandwich with the almond and sesame and it was very good and the curly fries were very good too. Didn't wait very long at all....less than 10 from ordering. Chicken was cooked through, juicy and CRUNCHY. read more

Sometimes we have a strong desire for juicy fried chicken, but don't need all the extras, and we want it FAST. Tender Tenders is the perfect for this. If you go to their store and you get it fresh, it's the perfect bite of fried chicken. But we discovered that if you order it for pick up, you may not get the expected crunch you were hoping for. That's because they'll pack it up for you in a cardboard box (yay for the environment) but that causes all the moisture to soften the crispiness, and by the time we get home 15 minutes later, it's kind of a sog. Same thing can happen to their otherwise wonderful fries (we love the garlic fries!). Our plan of action going forward is to just drive to the store, order at the counter and wait the couple of minutes for them to fill the order. Then we know it wasn't sitting in the box for 10-15 minutes before we even arrived. If you're eating in (which we haven't done yet), then this wouldn't be an issue. One other suggestion... they have two types of fried chicken, "Crispy" and "Crunchy." We can never remember which one we prefer. I'm now pretty sure that Crunchy had a bit of heat, so our preference is Crispy. It would be great if the name actually told you what you were both getting (both are very crispy/crunchy). Or get some of each and then tattoo your preference on your chicken-eating hand so you won't forget next time. read more

Best f'n tenders you will ever have. Always get the crunchy ones with the Chipotle Mayo sauce and the Special sauce Seriously..... Best tenders! read more

Tender Tenders - Fast Food Near Me - San Rafael, California

When it first opened, they were cash only. Now, they accept everything and deliver via Doordash. Hubby loves this place. I don't understand the hype, like hellooooo, it's just chicken people! Everything tastes like chicken. I feel it's too salty for my palate, I've cut out salt for a long time. I even order fries without salt. If you do crave chicken tenders, I recommend getting the 4-piece combo, it's shareable & the best deal, as their tenders are huge. 'Til next time or not ~ cheers & see you on Yelp (SYOY)! read more

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Great chicken tenders. Reasonable price. Efficient order ahead and pickup. Can get crowded at lunch but if you order ahead its a non issue.