Starbird – American
Starbird reimagines the classic chicken joint as a vibrant, modern destination where golden, hand-breaded tenders meet a kaleidoscope of bold, global flavors. The kitchen transforms crispy poultry into culinary adventures, from fiery Nashville hot boxes to artfully composed salads bursting with charred elote, creamy avocado, and zesty sesame glazes. This high-energy space pairs the satisfying crunch of perfectly fried chicken with fresh, chef-driven ingredients for an elevated experience that feels both indulgent and bright.
2849, Ygnacio Valley Road, Walnut Creek, CA, 94598 +19255321127 https://starbirdchicken.com0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Diet fit at Starbird
Dairy-Free at Starbird
Starbird in Walnut Creek has 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Gardenbird Sandwich, Classic Tenders and Sweet Thai Glazed Tenders. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Starbird
Starbird in Walnut Creek has 14 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Nashville Hot Tenders, Gardenbird Sandwich and House-Baked Cookie. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Starbird
Starbird in Walnut Creek has 4 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chicken Chop, Elote Street Corn and Nashville HotBird. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Starbird
Starbird in Walnut Creek has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Spring Water Bottle and Truffle Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Starbird
Starbird in Walnut Creek has 4 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Classic Tenders, Spring Water Bottle and Truffle Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Starbird
Starbird in Walnut Creek has 8 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Gardenbird Sandwich, Classic Tenders and Housemade Classic Lemonade. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Starbird
Starbird in Walnut Creek has 13 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Nashville Hot Tenders, Gardenbird Sandwich and House-Baked Cookie. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Starbird
Starbird in Walnut Creek has 2 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Housemade Classic Lemonade and Spring Water Bottle. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Starbird
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Green Goddess Cobb Salad | 11.1 g | 76.7 g |
| Avo Cabo Crunch | 92.8 g | 68.6 g |
| Chicken Chop | 100 g | 66.5 g |
| Cali Gold BBQ Bacon Sandwich | 110.8 g | 58.1 g |
| Nashville HotBird | 12.5 g | 49.3 g |
| Elote Chop Salad | 89.2 g | 45.8 g |
| Starbird 2.0 | 34.3 g | 42.5 g |
| Tokyo Sesame Crunch | 44 g | 38.4 g |
| Thai Chicken Salad | 92.5 g | 37.4 g |
| Japanese BBQ Bird | 128.3 g | 33.7 g |
| Big Star | 101.8 g | 31.3 g |
| Nashville Hot Tenders | 88.8 g | 26.6 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Salads
- Elote Chop Salad - $14.97: Crispy chicken, lettuce blend, elote corn, cotija cheese, cilantro, pickled jalapeno, tajin spiced tortilla strips, Jalapeño Lime Dressing Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Avo Cabo Crunch - $14.97: Crispy chicken, lettuce blend, grape tomato, pickled red onion, tajin jicama, cotija, pepitas, cilantro, tajin, avocado mash, Avocado Dressing Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tokyo Sesame Crunch - $14.97: Crispy chicken, lettuce, cucumbers, watermelon radish, tomatoes, wonton strips, togarashi, green onion, Japanese BBQ sauce, Carrot Ginger Dressing Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Chop - $14.97: Crispy Chicken, tomatoes, roasted corn, avocado mash, pepitas, crispy tortillas, cotija, cilantro, green onions, Chipotle Lime Dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Thai Chicken Salad - $14.97: Sweet Thai Crispy Tenders, cucumbers, carrots, Asian herb mix, crispy shallots, toasted sesame seeds, green papaya sauce drizzle, Spicy Herb Aioli Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Green Goddess Cobb Salad - $14.97: Crispy Chicken, gorgonzola, pickled red onion, avocado mash, tomatoes, radish, egg, Green Goddess Dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
Tenders
- Classic Tenders - $11.97: House seasoning, choice of house made sauces Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nashville Hot Tenders - $12.47: House Nashville oil and spice, Dill pickles, Greek Yogurt Ranch Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Thai Glazed Tenders - $12.47: Sweet Thai glaze, Asian herb mix, crispy shallots, sesame seeds, Spicy Herb Aioli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Japanese BBQ Tender Box - $12.97: Japanese BBQ sauce, pickled ginger, togarashi, furikake, sliced green onions, Wasabi Aioli Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gardenbird Tenders - $11.97: Vegetarian crispy tenders, house seasoning, choice of house made sauces Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
- Big Star - $14.47: Crispy Chicken, sliced tomato, shredded lettuce, dill pickles, Star Sauce Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Starbird 2.0 - $14.47: Crispy chicken, Herb Aioli, rainbow slaw, pickled red onion, avocado mash, soft round bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- Japanese BBQ Bird - $14.47: Crispy chicken, Japanese BBQ sauce, Wasabi Aioli, pickled ginger, sliced cucumbers, shredded green cabbage, sliced green onions, togarashi, soft bun Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nashville HotBird - $14.47: Nashville Hot Chicken, classic slaw, dill pickles, Greek Yogurt Ranch, mayo Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cali Gold BBQ Bacon Sandwich - $14.47: Crispy chicken, BBQ seasoning, crispy bacon, mayo, classic slaw, dill pickles, Cali Gold BBQ Sauce, soft round bun Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gardenbird Sandwich - $14.47: Crispy vegetarian protein, sliced tomato, shredded lettuce, dill pickles, Star Sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
Nuggets & Wings
- 6 Piece Chicken Nugget - $11.47: 6 jumbo all-white meat chicken nuggets, choice of two sauces Available at: dinner, lunch
- 10 Piece Chicken Nugget - $15.47: 10 jumbo all-white meat chicken nuggets, choice of two sauces Available at: dinner, lunch
- 8 Wings - $14.97: 8 cooked to order crispy wings, choice of house-made dips and wings sauces Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Okonomiyaki Fries - $6.97: Seasoned fries, Japanese BBQ sauce, Wasabi Aioli, pickled ginger, togarashi, furikake, sliced green onions, bonito flakes Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Truffle Fries - $6.47: House fries, truffle oil, grated parmesan, chopped parsley, served with truffle aioli Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Thai Brussels Sprouts - $6.97: Crispy brussels sprouts, sweet thai glaze, crispy shallots, cilantro Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Elote Street Corn - $5.97: Roasted Corn, Cotija, Tajin and cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Fries - $3.97: Fried in 100% rice bran oil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken and Churros - $12.97: Crispy chicken tenders, churros, maple syrup Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Housemade Classic Lemonade - $3.97: Freshly made lemonade Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
- Alameda Point Craft Soda - $3.97: Local craft soda selection Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Spring Water Bottle - $2.47: 100% Mountain Spring Water Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Treats
- House-Baked Cookie - $1.97: Freshly baked chocolate chip cookie Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Churros - $4.97: Cinnamon sugar dusted churros Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Frequently Asked Questions about Starbird
- Is Starbird dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Starbird has 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Gardenbird Sandwich, Classic Tenders and Sweet Thai Glazed Tenders.
- What can I eat at Starbird on a dairy-free diet?
- Gardenbird Sandwich, Classic Tenders and Sweet Thai Glazed Tenders carry the dairy-free tag, out of 6 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Starbird have vegan options?
- Yes. 8 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Gardenbird Sandwich and Classic Tenders.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Starbird?
- Green Goddess Cobb Salad, at roughly 76.7g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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