Green Street Restaurant

Name: Green Street Restaurant
Address: 146 S Shopper's Lane, Pasadena, CA, United States, 91101
Telephone: (626) 577-7170
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

2419 Reviews

$30 and under

Californian

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Green Street Restaurant is where Pasadenans go to enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner and it's been a Pasadena tradition since 1979. It is centrally located just off South Lake Avenue and is within walking distance of hotels, the convention center, the Pasadena Playhouse and popular shopping areas. Green Street has an eclectic menu featuring savory salads (the ever popular and addicting Dianne Salad is ordered over 2,000 times per week), tasty meats, fresh fish and creative sandwiches served on wonderful breads. Guests enjoy a full bar and interesting wines by the glass on a beautiful patio or in the airy interior. Take-out and full catering services are also available.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 8, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(626) 577-7170

Other options

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Californian, American
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 9:00 am–4:00 pm Brunch Daily 9:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(626) 577-7170
Website
http://www.greenstreetrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Jesus Valladares

Location
146 S Shopper's Lane, Pasadena, CA 91101
Neighborhood
Pasadena
Cross street
Lake Avenue and Cordova Street
Parking details
We are located on the ground floor of a three story parking structure. Entrance is just south of the restaurant. There is also considerable street parking in surrounding areas.
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Margherita Flat Bread
Burrata de Stefano/fresh basil
Mexican Street Corn Flat Bread
Burrta de Stefano/cotija cheese/lime crema/cilantro/ chili powder
Apple Goat Cheese Flat Bread
Sliced apples,/caramelized onions/goat cheese/drizzle of honey/fresh thyme
Meatball Flat Bread
Mama V's tomato sauce/pepper jack cheese / parmesan cheese/ cilantro
Meatballs
Turkey/Mama V's tomato sauce/ garlic bread
BBQ Chicken Quesadilla
Chipotle BBQ sauce / grilled onions / cilantro / pepper jack / cotija
Chicken and Papaya Quesadilla
Pepper jack / cotija / avocado / fire roasted red bell peppers
Potato Chips
Housemade / parmesan cheese / blue cheese or onion dip
Sliders
Grilled onions / pickles / mayo / sweet potato fries
Dips
Housemade/tortilla chips choose one, - Guacamole - Roasted Poblano Queso - Mexican Street Corn - or Fresh Salsa
Poblano Mac and Cheese Balls
Panko crust/poblano crema
Green Street Nachos
Cheese, onions, toasted pecans and red sauce. Add Gaucho Chicken, Chipotle Shrimp for additional charges
Mini Nachos
House Salad
Roasted Beets / cheddar / cherry tomatoes
Soup
Corn Chowder/ Chicken Posole made daily in house.

Salads

Our zucchini bread is served with each of the following salads. Most of our salads are available in a Luncheon size, and Small size

Dianne
our famous dressing is tossed with tender chicken, crisp Asian noodles, toasted almonds, sesame seeds and shredded lettuce
Kale Dianne
didn't believe it until we tasted it! We substitute kale for iceberg lettuce – everything else is the same
Cornucopia Salad
Greens tossed with chicken breast, avocado, raisins, dried cranberries, apples, mandarin oranges, green onions, toasted almonds and blue cheese crumbles. Citrus blue cheese vinaigrette
BBQ Salmon Cobb Salad
Sustainable Salmon, charbroiled, with Chipotle BBQ sauce/mixed greens/roasted corn/grape tomatoes/bacon/ diced egg/avocado/croutons/buttermilk ranch dressing
Steak Salad
Slice Flank Steak Certified Angus Beef/tossed greens/onions/blue cheese crumbles/cherry tomatoes/walnuts and our honey balsamic dressing.
Beet, Goat Cheese and Arugula Salad
One Size Only. Fresh beets, roasted and caramelized, with baby arugula, roasted walnuts, dried cranberries, avocado and goat cheese. With our honey balsamic dressing
The Arroyo
Black beans, avocado, red onion, red bell peppers, corn, cotija cheese, tortilla strips and romaine in our lime vinaigrette. Add Gaucho Chicken for additional charges
The Green Street Cobb
romaine, chicken breast, avocado, blue cheese crumbles, tomato, diced egg and bacon tossed with our citrus vinaigrette
Grilled Chicken Tostada
One Size Only. Charbroiled chicken breast atop a bed of lightly dressed cabbage, black beans, grilled onions, Michoacán salsa, guacamole and Jack cheese
Caesar With Chicken
Romaine, croutons and Caesar dressing. Topped with charbroiled chicken
Southwest Caesar With Chicken
romaine, tortilla strips, cotija cheese, roasted corn, avocado and charbroiled Gaucho chicken with our chipotle chili Caesar dressing

Bowls

Chipotle Lime Shrimp Bowl
Sautéed chipotle-lime marinated shrimp/brown rice/black beans/mango/avocado/bell peppers/cherry tomatoes/onion/crema
Ginger Veggie Bowl
Brown and cauliflower rice medley/sautéed with ginger flank sauce/grilled fresh vegetables
Thai Chicken Bowl
Thai Chicken Bowl Mixed greens/shredded carrots/cucumbers/red bell peppers and brown rice tossed with Thai dipping sauce/topped with Thai chicken/green onions

Lunch Entrees

All Luncheon Entrées served with your choice of Zucchini Bread or Garlic Bread

Charbroiled Fresh Salmon
sustainable salmon together with fresh vegetables and brown rice. Choice of Asian Mustard, spice rub or plain
Steak and Dianne
an 8-oz New York steak, cooked to order, with a dinner Dianne
Chicken Pasta
Chicken breast/sautéed crimini mushrooms and onions/garlic/roasted tomatoes/Parmesan romano cheese/pennette
Pasta with Shrimp
Sautéed shrimp/red pepper flakes/fresh garlic/roasted tomatoes/linguine finni
Southwest Pasta with Chicken
Chicken breast/julienne squashes/garlic/red bells peppers/lime chipotle cream sauce/linguine finni

Quesadillas

Our Quesadillas are ideal for sharing

Charbroiled Chicken and Papaya
Jack and cotija cheeses, avocado, fire roasted red bell peppers
BBQ Chicken
Chipotle bar-b-que sauce, grilled onions, cilantro and pepper Jack & cotija cheeses

Tacos

Ginger Flank Steak
Two tacos/ginger flank steak/Asian slaw/sriracha crema/corn tortillas
ShrimpTacos

Burgers

Burgers served with your choice of house fries, sweet potato fries, tomato slices, fresh fruit or cole slaw

All American Burger
Kobe beef, cheese, mayonnaise, 1000 Island dressing, red onion, tomato, lettuce and pickle
Roasted Poblano Turkey Burger
Ground turkey mixed with BBQ sauce, gaucho seasoning/poblano chili/pepper jack cheese/grilled onions/shredded lettuce/chipotle mayonnaise/sweet potato fries
Portobello Burger
Portobello mushroom, charbroiled with balsamic vinaigrette, roasted red bell peppers, roasted tomatoes, zucchini slices, Burrata di Stefano and fresh basil
Beyond Burger™
Beyond patty sautéed in olive oil/grilled onions/grilled pineapple/BBQ sauce/shredded lettuce/avocado.

Sandwiches

Sandwiches served with your choice of house fries, sweet potato fries, tomato slices, fresh fruit or cole slaw

Stephen's
breast of chicken with sautéed mushrooms, onions, avocado, sour cream and cheese on grilled sourdough
Karen's Grilled Club
breast of chicken with tomato, bacon, mayonnaise and cheese on grilled sourdough
Reuben
sauerkraut and melted swiss cheese, piled high atop a stack of corned beef on grilled rye (more incredible with sautéed onions!)
The Chicken Club
Charbroiled chicken breast, tomato, bacon, lettuce and mayo. Add Avocado Slices for additional charges
Southwest Chicken Sandwich
pulled chicken breast with pepper jack cheese, cilantro pesto and chipotle aioli on grilled sour dough
Pasadena Steak Sandwich
charbroiled tri tip slices, with sautéed onions, bell peppers and roasted garlic aioli on a choice of bread

The Sandwich Board #1

On sourdough, multi grain, rye, rosemary, olive or roll. With mayonnaise, lettuce and tomato. With fresh fruit, tomato slices, tangy slaw OR house fries. Choose any sandwich from the following

Roast Beef
Charbroiled Breast of Chicken
Smoked Turkey
Pork Tenderloin
Corned Beef
ALT
Tuna Salad

The Sandwich Board #2

Halfer
Half of any sandwich from the "sandwich board" and a cup of soup or a small salad
Delux Halfer
Half of any sandwich from the "sandwich board" and a cup of soup and a small salad

What 2,419 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Pasadena / San Gabriel
Great for brunch
Pasadena / San Gabriel
Healthy
Pasadena / San Gabriel
Great for outdoor dining

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SandiG
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always, the food was excellent and the service was superb. Green Street Restaurant is one of our favorite places and we go there often.
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MaryG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
A resturant that has been consistently good for ten years.
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MarkW
Los Angeles
43 reviews
vip
5.0
43 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The New York stick and Diane salad is a great combination. Make sure you try their potato chips also.
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williamg
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall2food1service2ambience3
Me and my date ordered a appetizer of potato chips, it could have fed a family of 10, ridiculous.
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CaliB
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
Dianne salad and mixed seafood. Both delish and would recommend. A bit pricey
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time being here with my boyfriend and let me say quality and service was at its finest! Food 10/10 Staff 10/10 Place 10/10 will come again!
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aminla
Los Angeles
303 reviews
vip
5.0
303 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We stopped at Green St. for a pre-theatre dinner. Our meals were excellent, and our server was outstanding: friendly, attentive, and quick.
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terrik
Los Angeles
202 reviews
vip
4.0
202 reviews
Dined on May 26, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
A great find. Good food well prepared and presented at a very fair price.
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KimF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food, friendly staff, great ambiance! Go early for a quieter experience.
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Artemus
Los Angeles
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
You’ve gotta try the Joe’s Original Breakfast, which is available as a lunch item. Incredibly tasty!!
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JohnnNadine
Seattle
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on May 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was fantastic, generous portions, delicious potato chips and Alex took very good care of us.
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ToddH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Unique and expansive menu. Super friendly service. Lots of space betweeb tables made for very casual experience.
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Lisa
Los Angeles
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on May 18, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
Our server, Joey, was great! We were a party of 7, and the service couldn't have been better. We will go back soon.
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BethB
Chicago
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 18, 2023
overall3food2service5ambience5
Overall, a nice experience, but my seafood grill was very disappointing. The fish was tasteless and mushy. If I return, I'll need to order something else. Service was good.
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PatK
San Francisco
17 reviews
vip
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
BBQ Chicken quesadilla was delicious and had lots of chicken! Very tasty. Service was very good as they were busy. We were not rushed and enjoyed sitting on the patio.
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buffett1212
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
great service and the food was amazing plus HUGE portions which makes it great for sharing
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MarleneM
Los Angeles
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall2food3service1ambience2
Very slow service even though it wasn’t busy. Asked to sit in booth/table combo. Was told “no”.
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CherylK
Los Angeles
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall2food2service3ambience1
Mother’s Day
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Eater
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall2food3service1ambience2
Had a reservation for 7:30, as soon as we were seated the waiter said "Hi, I'll bring you all some waters and then take your food orders because the kitchen closes in 15 minutes. which was embarrassing for me (who made the reservation) because it gave a "welcome to Green Street, order and get the hell out" vibe. Aside from being rushed, the food was good (big serving sizes), but they forgot a drink order and a side dish (kitchen was closed so they couldn't rectify). All in all, extremely overrated and there are way better places to eat nearby, not planning to return.
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AmyS
Washington DC
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
Lovely Diane Salad and delicious (zucchini?) bread!
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IanP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great meal at GSR. Glad they are open earlier on weekdays.
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AudreyS
Los Angeles
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Came for dinner before a performance at the Pasadena Playhouse. The menu worked for our family of four (two young adult children). Everything was fine (two pastas with shrimp and a grilled club sandwich) but the chicken cobb salad could use some fine-tuning. It arrived in a huge bowl with mounds of lettuce but you had to poke around to find little pieces of chicken, even tinier pieces of bacon, some hard-boiled egg. Nice that there was a big wedge of ripe avocado on top. A pear martini to start was a hit as was the ever-popular zucchini bread.
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WilliamC
Los Angeles
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience4
Great food and good portions. Service was a little lacking but over all delicious. First time here. Will definitely be back.
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DianaD
Los Angeles
4 reviews
vip
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2023
overall3food2service3ambience4
Very pricey for the quality of food we received. The chicken in my chicken club sandwich was very overcooked. It was difficult to eat, because it was on toasted bread...making it overall a very dry sandwich! I was only able to eat half the sandwich. Also, the waiter never came back with the ketchup I requested. Unfortunately, the meat in my husband's steak sandwich was also overcooked and tough to eat. The saving grace was the Dianne salad we shared!
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LINDAM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service. A plus for the on-site parking, just wish the restaurant would validate for parking.
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KarenE
Los Angeles
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My husband has ordered the steak and Diane salad many times. I have had bites from his meal in prior visits. I always thought the steak was good but this time around, it was REALLY good! I paired some of his steak with my bacon, avocado, cheese omelette. Delicious combination! Of course, aside from the food, service was exceptional as usual.
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Vickie
Los Angeles
17 reviews
vip
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Zucchini bread is delicious. It would rate even higher if it were warm instead of served cold. We went for brunch and the food was very good. The portions are good.
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LoisN
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Seven of us ate dinner together. Orders ranged from appetizers to salads to dinner entrees. All were happy with the food and excellent service. Looking forward to returning.
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Shawn
Los Angeles
34 reviews
4.0
34 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Perfect brunch/lunch spot. We used to go here often when I lived in the area. Now, whenever I am back in Pasadena, Green Street is always where I want to eat.
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MaryR
Los Angeles
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Our table was outdoors for 6 people. Very quiet. Food was plentiful and good. Service was excellent.
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KenF
Orange County
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience4
Pleasant lunch dining outside but Diane salad had no flavor
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LaurenK
Austin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
It’s been over a decade since I’ve been here and I lived returning. This place has a great location, wonderful food, and the server was warm, welcoming, and attentive.
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AnaE
Los Angeles
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 27, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
Great neighborhood gem, great to see them supporting PCC Jazz students! Would love to hear and see more live music at this location
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ninag
Los Angeles
45 reviews
vip
5.0
45 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always, food and service were outstanding!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Diane salad is the best. It is so popular that it is still on the menu since opening.
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JamesJ
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 23, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Very nice place to have small group brunch. Would recommend.
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aminla
Los Angeles
303 reviews
vip
5.0
303 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service was excellent & our meals were outstanding.
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RichardB
Los Angeles
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
It was fun to return. The waitress, Jasmine, was absolutely wonderful.
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FoodieGirl5
Palm Springs
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Green Street is amazing. The food is wonderful and the menu diverse. We love their Diane salad and zucchini bread but their breakfasts and sandwiches are also delectable. This is our “go to” spot and it never disappoints.
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Tlcfoodie
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
From the moment we walked in. The service and ambiance were tops! We ordered Enchiladas with eggs and they out did every Mexican restaurant in town!! The value i quality and quantity cannot be matched! We saw a burger and fries served at a table near us and decided to visit again soon for that burger and a tap beer. Cheers !!
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Green Street Restaurant does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Green Street Restaurant also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (626) 577-7170.

Green Street Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 2419 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 8, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(626) 577-7170

Other options

146 S Shopper's Lane, Pasadena, CA 91101

Additional information

Cross street
Lake Avenue and Cordova Street
Neighborhood
Pasadena
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 9:00 am–4:00 pm Brunch Daily 9:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
Cuisines
Californian, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
We are located on the ground floor of a three story parking structure. Entrance is just south of the restaurant. There is also considerable street parking in surrounding areas.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Jesus Valladares
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.greenstreetrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(626) 577-7170

Green Street Restaurant

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Other options

Additional information

Potato Chips

Dianne Salad

Beyond Burger

For the Table

Margherita Flat Bread

Mexican Street Corn Flat Bread

Apple Goat Cheese Flat Bread

Meatball Flat Bread

Meatballs

BBQ Chicken Quesadilla

Chicken and Papaya Quesadilla

Potato Chips

Sliders

Dips

Poblano Mac and Cheese Balls

Green Street Nachos

Mini Nachos

House Salad

Soup

Salads

Dianne

Kale Dianne

Cornucopia Salad

BBQ Salmon Cobb Salad

Steak Salad

Beet, Goat Cheese and Arugula Salad

The Arroyo

The Green Street Cobb

Grilled Chicken Tostada

Caesar With Chicken

Southwest Caesar With Chicken

Bowls

Chipotle Lime Shrimp Bowl

Ginger Veggie Bowl

Thai Chicken Bowl

Lunch Entrees

Charbroiled Fresh Salmon

Steak and Dianne

Chicken Pasta

Pasta with Shrimp

Southwest Pasta with Chicken

Quesadillas

Charbroiled Chicken and Papaya

BBQ Chicken

Tacos

Ginger Flank Steak

ShrimpTacos

Burgers

All American Burger

Roasted Poblano Turkey Burger

Portobello Burger

Beyond Burger™

Sandwiches

Stephen's

Karen's Grilled Club

Reuben

The Chicken Club

Southwest Chicken Sandwich

Pasadena Steak Sandwich

The Sandwich Board #1

Roast Beef

Charbroiled Breast of Chicken

Smoked Turkey

Pork Tenderloin

Corned Beef

ALT

Tuna Salad

The Sandwich Board #2

Halfer

Delux Halfer

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