Welcome to our kitchen!
Two chefs and a foodie set out to change the way people eat for the better. Our inspiration? The meals we had when our friends came over. The food. The pairings. The exploration. The energy. And the promise that on any given day we’d eat or drink something we wouldn’t find anywhere else. So we opened Tender Greens in 2006 and started a food revolution.
We start with the best ingredients, cook from the heart and let our food do the talking. No compromises, no matter what. Sustainability is at the core of all the choices we make, from our food to our planet to the future of farming. It’s in our DNA. After all, we’re chefs.
Modern, cafeteria-style chain serving area-sourced, globally influenced plates, sandwiches & salads. Based on 629 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.3 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
530 Spectrum Center Dr, Irvine, CA 92618
Phone: (949) 679-9135
Website:
Hours
| Friday |
10:30 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday |
10:30 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday |
10:30 AM–9 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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10:30 AM–9 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday |
10:30 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday |
10:30 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday |
10:30 AM–9 PM |
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Reviews
Marina Zemskaia
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Karina Larson
The food here is so bomb, definitely my favorite spot to eat at the spectrum. You have to try the mint lemonade. The longevity bowl is my favorite ever, I don’t know what they put in the lentils but it’s so so good! PLEASE don’t ever get rid of it!!
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Abdullah Riaz
Bread and crispy fries were burnt, but the salmon plate was good. Packaging was amazing and couldn’t have asked for anything more. They also added a note showing that the order was double checked, but I wish they had swapped my burnt side dish and bread with a good one. Probably they were just checking if everything has been added to the order and may be it was not really a quality check.
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Ron Deo
Straight to the point of healthy choices and delicious taste. Ordered their Pacific bowl and the salmon came out to my liking of crispy, savory and furikake seasoning compliments the sauce that came with it. The staff was helpful and were able to suggest several choices that are on the menu. The food came out to our table in a timely manner and the staff checked in on us during dining.
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Li K.
We got the Longevity bowl with grilled trout $16.95 – pretty good, it is a good atmosphere for people watching.
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Sofia R
This place definitely has downgraded. For starters it’s very pricy, and has small portions. To add on, they don’t take cash and the steak is un-flavorful.
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john m.
Simply the best in cooked meat and greens. A healthy alternative. Price points are very reasonable for the area. You will not be disappointed! 8/11/23 – had another tasty chipotle chicken entree with roasted veggies & mashed potatoes. Very satisfying comfort food!
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Patrick Simon
From the manager on down… They all seem ready to quit. Ordered takeout at 4:30 to be picked at 7. Ticket shows it was printed at 6:30. Waited 30 mins for the food to be ready at 7:30. They must give inhouse orders priority. No napkins or silverware given even though it was on the ticket. This was a pain since we were staying at a hotel, so we had to eat with just the spoons we found in the lobby. Too bad I gave them a tip in advance when I ordered. No apologies at all for the delay. Worst attitudes I’ve encountered in a restaurant, period. Simple greens: Fire the entire staff or watch your brand go down the drain. Food tested fine. I usually love simple greens, but this location again… Jamais!
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Shay Roehm
This concept and location was one of my favorite spots for many years. The last two visits changed this for good. The proteins (chicken and salmon were both dried out and only slightly warmed (I assume neither were made fresh to order). The dressings were over-seasoned. The kid’s meal was cold and inedible. The service was slow and impersonal at best.
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Callum Mckeefery
Used to love this place. I watched 3 customers get refunds because the food was so slow. Wait time after ordering was over an hour.
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