Tender Greens

(310) 842-8300

9523 Culver Blvd
Culver City, CA 90232 34.0233 -118.395

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Neighborhood: Downtown

tendergreensfood.com

Hours:

Monday To Thursday From 11:30 AM To 09:00 PM Sunday From 11:30 AM To 09:00 PM Friday To Saturday From 11:30 AM To 10:00 AM

Price:

$

Last updated 10.15.11

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Outdoor Dining, Lunch Spot, Date Spot, Cheap Eats

Cuisine:

Health Food, Fast Food

What People Are Saying About Tender Greens

Featured Review

Martha Burr

Contributor

In Short – Accenting the upscale artsy vibe of this rejuvenated Culver city neighborhood is this eco-friendly date spot, Sony exec lunch spot and organic haven for locals. Inside, polished blond wood and stainless steel exude modern warmth and huge plate glass windows bring the outdoors in. The wraparound sidewalk patio offers tables under fragrant Jacaranda trees amid herbs and vines. Specialties include big salads made with Scarborough Farms greens, gourmet soups, sandwiches and mesquite-grilled flatiron steak and free-range chicken.

Editor's Tips

What to Drink:
Fresh-squeezed juices, artisan sodas, micro beers on tap and boutique wines by the glass or bottle are available.
Where to Sit:
The coolest seat is the cushioned banquette on the patio just outside the front door--it's shaded and off the street but still good for people-watching. A lovely rough hewn wood table with rustic benches is ideal for larger groups of eight to 10.
Parking:
Street parking is limited during busy hours--there's a public structure around the corner on Watseka.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. The location is great and the seating is nice outside.
  2. The atmosphere is nice and everyone is smiling and I could tell the food was good quality because I felt pretty healthy and happy afterwards.
  3. We sat outside and enjoyed the warm evening as well as the "towne" atmosphere of that part of Culver Boulevard.
  4. This isn't fine dining but it is healthful, tasty food at an unbeatable price, in a very pleasant, clean atmosphere.
  5. Tasty & fresh in a pleasant atmosphere
  6. It's a great location and atmosphere.
  7. The decor is beautiful and crisp, just like the food!
  8. The atmosphere of the cafe is great too, very cute and comfortable.
  9. food was great, atmosphere friendly prices were very reasonable.
  10. I've been wanting to try this place for a while and I really enjoyed the food and the casual atmosphere (you place your food order at the front counter, pay and pick up at the other end and pick your table).
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. We split the toffee cup cake which was terrific.
  2. They also have great deserts!
  3. Best carrot cake in West Los Angeles!
  4. even had the carrot cake which was good, too.
drinks
83.33000183105469% positive
  1. My beer was warm and my date's raw salad was too nutty, boring and relatively vegetable-less.
  2. They have iced tea with my favorite brand of tea, Mighty Leaf, so, all in all, a win, win!
  3. If you want to try REAL aguas frescas, try El Gallo Giro (several locations in southern California), but be warned if you think the junk at Tender Greens is good, unless you are a Kool Aid or soda pop junkie, you won't like their drinks after trying the r
  4. Affordable, healthy, delicious food with great staff and the best outdoor patio ever (with beer & wine!)
  5. Yelling over plexiglass - carrying my own drinks and dinner, on big metal trays, through a maze of people and tables to meet my date.
  6. It is a great place to go on a quick lunch break for a healthy meal or a leisurely Sunday afternoon for a bottle of wine on the patio!
  7. Great wine and insanly delicious cupcakes!
  8. think it would be great if they expanded into full service dining with a beer and wine list at night.
  9. Its one of a kind, if you are hungry and want to enjoy good food or you want to go by for some vino or beer and lounge outside, this place is worth checking out.
food quality
93.10000419616699% positive
  1. Husband had the Tomato Bread soup which was AMAZING, he went back fro seconds.
  2. The food is still delicious, and I still love the concept, but (maybe because of the economy, or maybe because TG has just gotten too big for their britches), the portion sizes are now fraction of what they were!
  3. The portions are pretty big, and you get a choice of 5 side salads to accompany your sandwich, which gives you some variety.
  4. good food
  5. have been looking forward to going to Tender Greens for quit a while to have a great Cobb Salad well the salad was not great.
  6. The decor is beautiful and crisp, just like the food!
  7. Our salads were fresh and satisfying - no where near 'rabbit food'.
  8. It is good food for the money, but nothing to write home about.
  9. Sometimes you just want a great salad, and that's what you get at Tender Greens.
  10. love the spinach salad and on semi-cold days, i love their tomato soup.
  11. The lemon cupcake was tasty and I would have enjoyed another one if they were not sold out.
  12. The seared ahi with side salad for less than $15 is healthy, filling, fresh and a great value.
  13. Quick & cheap yet awesome food
  14. Great breads, try the sandwiches as well.
  15. Great salad selection for decent price ($9), and nice modern yet casual vibe.
  16. And, worst of all having mediocre, FLAVORLESS food.
  17. got there around 11:30am, and by the time I finished, about 45 min later, theres literally a line outside the door just like what other reviews have mentioned, it is good food, but not good enough for me to wait in line for.
  18. The have the best mashed potatoes too!
  19. also enjoyed my arugula and tomato salad.
  20. The grilled steak salad was delicious and their specialty gazpacho soup was excellent.
  21. The food is not bad, but it's extremely standard.
  22. Great salad, service
  23. Final analysis: Overpriced, not fresh, poor quality.
  24. Where else can you get a really good ahi tuna salad for $9?
  25. The food is always consistently amazing.
  26. I'm absolutely obsessed with the Ahi Tuna Nicoise salad and the tomato bread soup, but I hear the spinach salad and sandwiches are good too.
  27. could eat here almost every day of the week and not get tired of the excellent fresh salads and DEE-licious mashed potatoes.
  28. it's vegan friendly and also had some big slabs of meat for those who want a little more than a good salad.
  29. Good food, order process needs improvement
  30. Tasty & fresh in a pleasant atmosphere
  31. I've been wanting to try this place for a while and I really enjoyed the food and the casual atmosphere (you place your food order at the front counter, pay and pick up at the other end and pick your table).
  32. The salad was DELICIOUS!
  33. Great food here and nice atsmosohere.
  34. When you just want a great salad
  35. Great wine and insanly delicious cupcakes!
  36. Great healthy food!
  37. fresh healthy food fast and at a good price
  38. had the flat iron steak "big salad", it was tasty but it was nothing magnificent, Ive had better salads elsewhere.
  39. I've now eaten at this place twice in the last week, and I think it's an amazing value for incredibly fresh and healthy food.
  40. went to Tender Greens on a Sunday night when I needed a fresh healthy start to my week!
  41. Pretty Good, good value, fresh food
  42. ordered the flat iron steak as part of their "hot plate" (comes with mashed potatos and choice of salad) and ate everything on my plate (which I normally don't do).
  43. could have still gone to a decent restaurant, pay $9 (not including tax and tips), and get a salad that has much more flavor, a greater amount, plus some table service.
  44. Talk about delicious and healthy and cheap!
  45. The tomato soup was decent, but nothing special.
  46. It's so hard to find a good place to get an interesting salad, so I'll be going here again and again.
  47. Affordable, healthy, delicious food with great staff and the best outdoor patio ever (with beer & wine!)
  48. If you take a big forkfull of crispy green salad and add a portion of creamy smooth mashed potatos onto the same forkfull of salad, you close your eyes and you experience pure taste-bud bliss.
  49. The lines are usually long, but it goes very quickly, and it's great because they make your food right when you order it, so it's quick and fresh.
  50. The atmosphere is nice and everyone is smiling and I could tell the food was good quality because I felt pretty healthy and happy afterwards.
  51. It is a great place to go on a quick lunch break for a healthy meal or a leisurely Sunday afternoon for a bottle of wine on the patio!
  52. really enjoyed this restaurant; I ordered a cobb salad, and it was very delicious!
  53. Amazing, healthy, fresh upscale casual dining
  54. From reading most of the reviews, I would agree to say that their salads are quite fresh.
  55. My beer was warm and my date's raw salad was too nutty, boring and relatively vegetable-less.
  56. Salad greens were not fresh, limp, some of the chicken pieces were a disgusting grey color.
  57. Its one of a kind, if you are hungry and want to enjoy good food or you want to go by for some vino or beer and lounge outside, this place is worth checking out.
  58. The Ahi Tuna sandwich is my personal favorite, and the mashed potatoes are scrumptious.
  59. If you want a salad with fresh ingredients, this is the place to go!
  60. like the food but would only try going at very off-peak times and when I'm not in a hurry.
  61. I've been to Tender Greens twice and just love the casual fresh delicious food.
  62. This isn't fine dining but it is healthful, tasty food at an unbeatable price, in a very pleasant, clean atmosphere.
  63. The ingredients are amazingly fresh and even a "simple" salad can fill up the most ravenous of diners.
  64. love the tomato soup so yummy.
  65. fast food you feel REALLY good about!
  66. actually liked the ahi salad and will probably stick to that the next time I go.
  67. Super fresh meat, fish and greens with all the right spices and dressings!
  68. The food is a great bargain.
  69. By the time I'm in the middle of the line, he asked me 3 times what I order cuz he can't keep track of the dishes in front of him, so I'm trying to make sure they won't forget my order while I'm in line.
  70. it's like the ultimate artisan salad- i had one of the big salads - a delish tuna nicoise with a bunch of wholesome veggies in it.
  71. The ahi tuna sandwich was fantastic, the tuna was seared and had the bell peppers that come on the sandwich have great flavors.
  72. It seemed to us that the owner spent too much time building a very nice place that has this walk-through ordering process and didn't really care about creating memorable food.
  73. The long lines are a little annoying and there does seem to be some confusion behind the counter, but other than that, great healthy food.
  74. good food but overall experience not worth it
  75. OK, the food is tasty.
  76. have eaten there several times and in this neighborhood, you can't beat it for fresh salad made with high quality ingredients.
  77. really enjoyed Tender Greens mostly because of the quality of the ingredients they use- they are committed to organic food, which I really.
  78. Everything was fresh.
  79. Ever want great food but not in the mood to go to a fancy restaurant and have a big tab?
  80. Their ingredients were fresh and (to me) totally worth the $10 pricetag.
  81. Fresca mean "fresh" in Spanish, and aguas frescas are supposed to be fresh fruit pulverized in water, lightly sweatened.
  82. I'm not a health food person AT ALL, but Tender Greens is a great place to eatsome REALLY tasty, yet healthy food.
  83. My favorite is the steak salad with beets.
  84. live blocks away, work in CC and love a great salad/anything fresh from the Farmer's Market.
  85. food was great, atmosphere friendly prices were very reasonable.
  86. The flatiron steak was well-prepared, and the Yukon Gold mashed potatoes were excellent.
  87. We had the hot plate with loads of fresh grilled veggies / half mashed potatoes, and some fabulous grilled steak, and simple salad of ceasar.
menu variety
83.33000183105469% positive
  1. love the variety the menu has to offer.
  2. Great menu, excellent quality ingredients
  3. May I say I'm in love with the tables and chairs and the cushions and the way in which you can focus on the full menu right there as big as life and the easy free manner of the diners and the servers and the cooks even though the cooks and servers are wor
  4. It is a great place and has a great selection of salads you cannot go wrong with.
  5. Great salad selection for decent price ($9), and nice modern yet casual vibe.
  6. The portions are pretty big, and you get a choice of 5 side salads to accompany your sandwich, which gives you some variety.
overall
100.0% positive
  1. Its one of a kind, if you are hungry and want to enjoy good food or you want to go by for some vino or beer and lounge outside, this place is worth checking out.
  2. I'm not a health food person AT ALL, but Tender Greens is a great place to eatsome REALLY tasty, yet healthy food.
  3. Ever want great food but not in the mood to go to a fancy restaurant and have a big tab?
  4. It is a great place and has a great selection of salads you cannot go wrong with.
  5. It seemed to us that the owner spent too much time building a very nice place that has this walk-through ordering process and didn't really care about creating memorable food.
  6. It's so hard to find a good place to get an interesting salad, so I'll be going here again and again.
  7. It is a great place to go on a quick lunch break for a healthy meal or a leisurely Sunday afternoon for a bottle of wine on the patio!
return potential
100.0% positive
  1. but if you need to go back to work after lunch, the lemonade is perfect.
service
84.61999893188477% positive
  1. could have still gone to a decent restaurant, pay $9 (not including tax and tips), and get a salad that has much more flavor, a greater amount, plus some table service.
  2. think it would be great if they expanded into full service dining with a beer and wine list at night.
  3. Affordable, healthy, delicious food with great staff and the best outdoor patio ever (with beer & wine!)
  4. Upbeat environment with a friendly staff!
  5. food was great, atmosphere friendly prices were very reasonable.
  6. Service is friendly, thought the efficient order-at-the-counter model is very casual.
  7. Great salad, service
  8. it's vegan friendly and also had some big slabs of meat for those who want a little more than a good salad.
  9. Yelling over plexiglass - carrying my own drinks and dinner, on big metal trays, through a maze of people and tables to meet my date.
  10. the staff are nice and friendly.
  11. The service was nice enough and quick - however, while waiting I noticed others struggle to be heard over the plexiglass.
  12. healthy, quality ingredients, fast service
  13. May I say I'm in love with the tables and chairs and the cushions and the way in which you can focus on the full menu right there as big as life and the easy free manner of the diners and the servers and the cooks even though the cooks and servers are wor
value
100.0% positive
  1. Best salads for the best price
  2. Pretty Good, good value, fresh food
  3. Their ingredients were fresh and (to me) totally worth the $10 pricetag.
  4. This isn't fine dining but it is healthful, tasty food at an unbeatable price, in a very pleasant, clean atmosphere.
  5. And the prices are decent, but certainly not what I'd call a bargain.
  6. fresh healthy food fast and at a good price
  7. good food but overall experience not worth it
  8. We walked away having had plenty to eat without feeling uncomfortable; the portion sizes are fantastic, and the prices are right.
  9. That being said, it was pretty good and the prices are very reasonable.
  10. It is good food for the money, but nothing to write home about.
  11. The portions are pretty big, and you get a choice of 5 side salads to accompany your sandwich, which gives you some variety.
  12. Tender Greens consistently serves excellent meals at mind-boggling prices, whether for lunch or dinner.
  13. The seared ahi with side salad for less than $15 is healthy, filling, fresh and a great value.
  14. The salads are so good, the prices are very reasonable and they have gr.
  15. Great prices as well.
  16. Quick & cheap yet awesome food
  17. Tasty, healthy, affordable and the owners aren't bad looking either!
  18. food was great, atmosphere friendly prices were very reasonable.
  19. Filling, not too pricey, perfectly dressed.
  20. Talk about delicious and healthy and cheap!
  21. I've now eaten at this place twice in the last week, and I think it's an amazing value for incredibly fresh and healthy food.
  22. Its one of a kind, if you are hungry and want to enjoy good food or you want to go by for some vino or beer and lounge outside, this place is worth checking out.
  23. Great salad selection for decent price ($9), and nice modern yet casual vibe.
wait time
90.0% positive
  1. The long lines are a little annoying and there does seem to be some confusion behind the counter, but other than that, great healthy food.
  2. The service was nice enough and quick - however, while waiting I noticed others struggle to be heard over the plexiglass.
  3. The ordering process is quick and easy and the outdoor seating is perfect on a sunny day.
  4. It is a great place to go on a quick lunch break for a healthy meal or a leisurely Sunday afternoon for a bottle of wine on the patio!
  5. The lines are usually long, but it goes very quickly, and it's great because they make your food right when you order it, so it's quick and fresh.
4 Star Rating: Recommended

03/21/12

Pretty good food

by Selmah2

Their grilled veggies are pretty good! The location is nice, parking's always available. Also, their bread is great! This is where we always drop by when we can't decide on what to eat.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/04/10

custom made goodness

by sippinroguestatus

GREAT PRICES, very clean/ friendly , parking is always around, ingredients fresh as anything, and they brought back the oliver-oil crunchy bread

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

04/17/10

Wonderful restaurant, neighborhood feel

by trekk

Good neighborhood feel, I like West Hollywood one best.

  • Pros: good prices, portion sizes, delicious and healthy food
  • Cons: seating can be limited during busy hours on weekends
4 Star Rating: Recommended

01/22/10

Great healthy food!

by JonSol

I'm not a health food person AT ALL, but Tender Greens is a great place to eatsome REALLY tasty, yet healthy food. Try the Albacore Tuna Sandwich, it's great!

The patrons there are an eclectic mix from the West Hollywood Area. From people in suits to jeans and t-shirts. Right in the heart of We-Ho, I would highly recommend Tender Greens!

  • Pros: Great, healthy food!
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/15/10

Salad of the Gods

by Miss Libby

There are few places that can make my mouth water from just a memory, Tender Greens is one of those rare place...and they sell salads!

The ingredients are amazingly fresh and even a "simple" salad can fill up the most ravenous of diners. My favorite is the butter lettuce with taragon dressing with the addition of seared albacore. Delish!

Not into salads? Try any of the healthy meats as a sandwich or plate.

  • Pros: Fresh, clean ingredients
  • Cons: A tad expensive

The Details on Tender Greens

Place Categories:

  • great fresh salads
  • great place
  • very reasonable atmosphere friendly prices
  • great clean atmosphere
  • love tender greens
  • nice service
  • fresh quality ingredients
  • fantastic everything
  • decent restaurant
  • perfect outdoor seating
  • yummy tomato soup
  • excellent mashed potatoes
  • very good lemonade
  • beautiful decor
  • favorite grilled steak salad
  • great bargain
  • good carrot cake
  • helpful everyone
  • great plus
  • warm evening
  • full menu
  • favorite ahi tuna sandwich
  • good food
  • friendly staff
  • great healthy food

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