(310) 842-8300
9523 Culver Blvd
Culver City,
CA
90232
34.0233
-118.395
Neighborhood: Downtown
What People Are Saying About Tender Greens
The Editor
Martha Burr
Citysearch
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.
10/29/09
Worst dining experience in years
by Devora
Went with a friend, got Chinese chicken salad, and flank steak plate, with "aguas frescas". Salad greens were not fresh, limp, some of the chicken pieces were a disgusting grey color. I don't like a lot of dressing on my salad, but even for my taste, the salad did not have enough dressing. Typically, Chinese chicken salads have almonds, they use cheaper peanuts. Also for the price, the portion was very small. The flank steak plate was a few small slices of meat, 2 small scoops of instant mashed potatoes and a rock hard stale piece of bread. My friend wanted soup instead of salad with his dinner, and had to pay another $2 for the substitution. The soup was ok, but for those health nuts, the chicken in the soup had skin on it. The "aguas frescas" are artificially flavored, over sweatened from mix. Fresca mean "fresh" in Spanish, and aguas frescas are supposed to be fresh fruit pulverized in water, lightly sweatened. Pineapple agua fresca should have small pieces of pineapple in the drink. 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 real thing. Final analysis: Overpriced, not fresh, poor quality.
- Pros: Nice outdoor seating
- Cons: Overpriced, not fresh, poor quality
10/26/09
fresh healthy food fast and at a good price
by Sheauen
I love tender greens! just the agua fresca is enough to keep me coming back every other day. The have the best mashed potatoes too!
i love that there's a place i can run to grab a quick healthy dinner made from the freshest farmer market quality ingredients. I love the variety the menu has to offer.
I'm very picky about my caesar salads and I LOVE tender greens caesar. chicken hot plate with a side caesar. thats my favorite option at tendergreens!
- Pros: healthy, good value for your dollar, fast service
- Cons: limited seating, parking can be a hassle
08/04/09
Great Salads
by sbak007
It is a great place and has a great selection of salads you cannot go wrong with.
- Pros: Great salads
- Cons: Pricey
The Details on Tender Greens
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.
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