“Tender Tenders gets chicken right”
This was Published by Marin Independent Journal (Marin IJ). Not only we get it right, we do it perfect.
Hand-Crafted Tenders. Marinated overnight. We only serve the FINEST tenders. ALWAYS Fresh, NEVER Frozen, Natural, NO Hormones, Antibiotic-Free chicken. We fry everything in vegetable oil.
We build our own unique breadings from scratch.
We offer 23 sauces, mostly house-made.
Our premium crispy fries and crunchy onion rings are rated the best: el número uno.
Our salads are always made to order from the freshest ingredients available.
Asian Citrus Salad and Cobb Salad are customers’ favorite.
Based on 133 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
1815 4th St, San Rafael, CA 94901
Phone: (415) 312-0107
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Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 12–8 PM |
| Sunday | 12–8 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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11 AM–8 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–8 PM |
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Reviews
Nicholas Morris
Wow. I’m seriously impressed. Crunchy tenders are breaded with almonds, sesame seeds, and pepper flakes, making it some of the best chicken I’ve ever had. Pair that with Flamethrower and you’re in for a supreme experience.
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Bob Chapman
Tenders are well-prepared. Breading has the right amount of crunch; chicken has the right amount of juiciness and tenderness. My issue is that neither the breading nor the chicken carry much flavor, so that role falls heavier on the shoulders of the sauce. Unfortunately, I picked a simple ranch sauce, assuming that the breading and chicken would carry the flavor.
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Alecksee Warwick
This little finger lick’n gem was clucking fantastic! Chicken tenders are 100% cooked perfectly. Crisp on outside and juicy on the inside. Fries are also prepared with this same intention and also a smash. Have tried 5 or 6 sauces… all homemade and everyone of them was great .. but seriously the honey mustard was way unique. Maybe the best honey mustard sauce I have had. House and flamethrower were delish. I could of used more heat but my coworkers said it was just the right amount. Love a place that focuses on one main fish and absolutely slays it.
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Lonnie Perry
Nice food find while traveling through the area. The food we were served was delicious. The French Fries were crispy and the best I have had in San Rafael. My wife enjoyed of of the salads while my kids enjoyed the chicken tenders and French Fries. The chicken was fried to perfection with a tasty breading. There appeared to be over 20 different sauces to choose from with most of them made in house.
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Elizabeth F
Excellent juicy, large and flavorful chicken tenders made fresh! Loved the citrus salad and dipping sauces. I’ve been thinking about this place since the last time I ate here. Highly recommend from a true foodie and picky eater!
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Vince P
Nice spot. Juicy tenders!!! Crunchy tenders were a pleasant surprise that were enjoyable. The fries were crispy and fresh. The star of the show for me was the house made Maple Mustard!!!
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THOMAS HIRSH
I was asked to perform work for the owner of tender tendors on his existing San rareal location and another new location up the street at the old Mexican restaurant. I spend 4 plus hours consulting and 6 hours of work that I performed after I requested to stop work because of his short style commitment to excellence . I was denied my pay and he used my consulting ideals and did not pay me for my hard work time performed. He filmed me as I was very upset trying to use that as an excuse with the San rafeal pd for taking advantage of people who are people who provide affordable services . This is my only means of explanning to the community of the owner of fingers fingers lack of integratiy and lastly the oil on the fryers they do not switch out regularly and after eating his chcken i almost ended in the hospitol . It’s my responsibility to explain the situation to locals that may be fooled by the great food this man actually has but fails to one up into what he could be .
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Justin light
I was craving tenders and stopped by this location. Friendly staff… very hardworking. WOW the tenders are amazing.. truly delicious. The tenders have a very tasty flavoring that is added by the restaurant .. this location is fantastic. Planning on visiting again soon.
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Sean Kolton
We jumped off the 101 to get some chicken to put on salad that we had with us. The chicken was awesome, as was the sauce they make in house. So glad we found this gem.
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Nicole Fucile
Tenders done right! Owner is super friendly and passionate about his tenders, the service was great and the food came fast. Definitely will be going back to try one of their salads!
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