Tin Leaf Fresh Kitchen – American
Tin Leaf Fresh Kitchen serves as a bright, contemporary haven where the crisp crunch of artisan salads meets the soulful, savory depth of slow-cooked comfort food. From the golden, double-fried perfection of Belgian-style fries to the flaky, buttery crust of a rustic turkey pot pie, every dish celebrates fresh ingredients and honest flavors in a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
6985 #108 El Camino Real, Carlsbad CA 92009 http://tinleafkitchen.com/Rating: 5/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, kosher, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests rave about the high-quality food and perfectly sized portions, noting that the menu consistently delivers a satisfying dining experience. Celebrated for its warm and welcoming atmosphere, the space is praised for creating a memorable feel that makes every visit special. Reviewers frequently highlight the attentive service, specifically noting that the staff is exceptionally knowledgeable and friendly.
Menu
Specials
- Meatloaf Plate - $18.95: House-made meatloaf with ground beef, pork, bacon, panko bread crumbs, vegetables, and spices. Served with choice of 2 sides. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meatloaf Sandwich - $15.95: House-made meatloaf served chilled on a buttermilk bun with lettuce, tomato, mayo, and bacon. Served with choice of one side. Available at: dinner, lunch
Tinleaf Favorites
- Fresh Cut Belgian-Style Fries - Solo - $5.25: Hand-cut fries with 1 homemade dipping sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fresh Cut Belgian-Style Fries - Share - $6.5: Hand-cut fries with 2 homemade dipping sauces Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Turkey Pot Pie - $17.95: All natural roasted turkey, savory cream sauce, carrots, potatoes, peas, fresh herbs, flakey pastry top. Served with super green salad. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Half Sandwich & Soup - $13.5: Choice of half Hand Carved Turkey, Hand Carved Tri-Tip, or ALT sandwich and a cup of Tomato, Lentil, or Soup of the Day. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Kosher, Halal, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
Signature Salads
- Mediterranean Chicken Salad - $16.95: Grilled chicken, super greens, hearts of palm, cucumbers, red onions, pepperoncini, kalamata olives, sweet piquant peppers, chickpeas, feta, candied pistachios, balsamic basil vinaigrette Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sonoma Salad - $15.95: Super greens, golden beets, goat cheese, grilled chicken, sun-dried cranberries, quinoa, candied pistachios, passion fruit olive oil vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Asian Chicken Salad - $15.95: Romaine, super greens, grilled marinated chicken, crispy wonton, carrots, oranges, red bell pepper, english cucumbers, toasted almond, sesame-hoisin dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Santa Fe Chicken Salad - $15.95: Romaine, super greens, grape tomatoes, roasted corn, natural cheddar, red bell peppers, tortilla strips, chipotle-agave vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- West Coast Cobb Salad - $15.95: Super greens, crispy chicken, smoked bacon, gorgonzola cheese, chopped egg, avocado, grape tomatoes, cucumbers, buttermilk dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tri Tip Steak Salad - $17.95: Super greens, grilled red onions, gorgonzola blue cheese crumbles, grape tomatoes, whole grain mustard olive oil vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Salmon Salad - $19.95: Super greens, grape tomatoes, hearts of palm, red onion, cucumber, sweet piquant peppers, lemon caper vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seared Ahi Tuna Salad - $20.95: Seared rare, romaine, super greens, crispy wonton skins, pickled ginger, carrots, cucumbers, grape tomatoes, wasabi vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Craft Your Own Salad - $11.95: Choice of greens, homemade dressing, and 5 toppings. Dietary tags: Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Homemade Soups
- Homemade Soup - Cup - $5.95: Choice of Lentil, Tomato, or Soup of the Day (8 oz) Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Homemade Soup - Bowl - $8.95: Choice of Lentil, Tomato, or Soup of the Day (16 oz) Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian
Signature Sandwiches
- Hand-Carved Tri Tip Sandwich - $14.95: Santa Maria Tri Tip on choice of bread. Includes one side.
- Hand-Carved Turkey Sandwich - $14.95: Oven-Roasted Turkey Breast on choice of bread. Includes one side.
- The Twisted BLT - $14.95: Apple wood smoked bacon, sliced tomatoes, leaf lettuce, basil mayo on multigrain. Includes one side. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Chicken Sandwich - $14.95: Panko-crusted chicken, garlic chive aioli, leaf lettuce, sliced tomato on a ciabatta bun. Includes one side. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Thanksgiving on a Bun - $15.95: Warm hand-carved turkey, sage stuffing, cranberry relish, mayo, leaf lettuce on a french roll. Includes one side. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Avo Turkey - $15.95: Warm thin sliced turkey, pepper jack cheese, house pickled jalapenos, roasted tomatillo salsa, avocado spread, jalapeno aioli on toasted sourdough bread. Includes one side. Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Backyard BBQ Sandwich - $14.95: Sliced tri tip, caramelized onions, natural cheddar cheese, bbq sauce on a buttermilk bun. Includes one side. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tri Tip French Dip - $16.95: Thinly sliced tri tip, horseradish cream, cheddar cheese served warm on a french roll with au jus dipping sauce. Includes one side. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Salmon Sandwich - $18.95: Fresh grilled salmon, arugula, sliced tomatoes, basil mayo on a french roll. Includes one side. Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blackened Seared Ahi Sandwich - $20.95: Blackened, seared rare fresh ahi tuna, wasabi mayo, asian slaw on a buttermilk bun. Includes one side. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Portobello Mushroom Sandwich - $14.95: Portobello mushroom, goat cheese, arugula, roasted red peppers, balsamic vinaigrette on a toasted buttermilk bun. Includes one side. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Avocado, Lettuce & Tomato (ALT) - $12.5: Sliced tomatoes, leaf lettuce, basil mayo on multigrain. Includes one side. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Entrees
- Santa Maria Tri Tip Entree - $19.95: Served with homemade tinleaf steak sauce and choice of two sides. Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Turkey Breast Entree - $19.95: Served with natural gravy, cranberry relish, and choice of two sides. Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Portobello Mushrooms Entree - $16.95: Marinated with olive oil, garlic, lemon & fresh herbs. Served with choice of two sides. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sesame-Crusted Ahi Tuna Entree - $20.95: Seared rare with wasabi paste. Served with choice of two sides. Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Macrobiotic
- Grilled Salmon Entree - $19.95: Sustainably raised fresh salmon filet with lemon. Served with choice of two sides. Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Sides
- Asian Slaw - $5.25 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Fresh Fruit Medley - $5.25 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Potato Salad - $5.25 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb
- Quinoa Tabouleh - $5.25 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Belgian-Style French Fries - $5.25 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Sage Stuffing - $5.25 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Garlic Mashed Potatoes - $5.25 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC
- Mac & Cheese - $5.25 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- Spicy Asian Green Beans - $5.25 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic
- Sauteed Broccoli - $5.25 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- 3 Side Combo - $14.95: Choose any 3 sides Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Dessert
- Chocolate Chip Cookie Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Gluten Free Chocolate Cookie Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian
- Pecan Bar Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic
- Pumpkin Cheesecake Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Little Chefs
- Kids Chicken Tenders - $8.95: 3 pieces boneless chicken, panko bread crumbs, belgian style fries, and 1 dipping sauce
- Kids Tri Tip - $8.95: Hand carved tri tip steak cooked medium rare, belgian style fries, and 1 dipping sauce
- Kids Turkey - $8.95: Hand carved roasted turkey breast, gravy, belgian style fries, and 1 dipping sauce
- Kids Grilled Cheese - $8.95: Sourdough bread, mild natural cheddar, belgian style fries, and 1 dipping sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
- Kids Mac & Cheese - $8.95: Macaroni, Tinleaf cheese sauce, belgian style fries, and 1 dipping sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Family Meals
- Family Turkey Pot Pie - $37.95: All natural roasted turkey in savory cream sauce with vegetables and flakey pastry top. Served with organic field green salad.
- Beef Bourguignon - $45.95: Traditional French beef stew braised in red wine with carrots, pearl onions, bacon, and mushrooms. Served with garlic mashed potatoes and bread.
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