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    4.6 (361 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:15 pm

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    Garlic Shrimp W. Parmesan Butter with Yellow Basmati Rice and Moroccan Chicken Braise
    Wendy F.

    Finally got to try this place as it opened up with the plaza here. Food/vibe reminds me of a jacks urban eats. Came on a weekday evening and it wasn't too busy. You can order from the kiosk or from the cashier when you walk in. Food itself was really good. The chicken and Brussels had a good flavor and I really liked my shrimp dish. You get to choose two sides with your entree. It's a self seating arrangement with a condiment station and a water tank that's shaped like a giant jug with a sink. Really cool design. Thought the portion size was a little small but it was okay. The parking can be a nightmare since there's so many stores in the plaza and not enough spaces. There's a few other items in the menu I would try but not too bad overall.

    Surf & Turf
    Cassandra L.

    We came here randomly recently and we were pleasantly surprised. Online ordering was not working. Inside was clean and lots of options for seating inside or out. We managed to make an order on DoorDash, service was quick. They had everything bagged, drinks included. Food was very good and not heavy. We enjoyed the evening with our quick healthy pick up! We will be back

    Chimichurri Grass Fed Steak Plate with Sesame Broccolini and Herb Roasted Marble Potatoes
    Belinda C.

    Urban Plates offers quick, reasonably priced, healthy food with high quality ingredients (i.e., organic, cage-free, grass-fed). It's part of The Davis Collection, the remodeled shopping plaza with Trader Joe's, Ulta Beauty, PetSmart, and Nordstrom Rack on Russell Blvd. Urban Plates opened on October 20, 2025. Spacious, nicely appointed dining room. The restaurant reminded me of Jack's Urban Eats. There's an EAT GOOD neon sign with a bicycle mounted on the wall. The wheels of the bicycle form the double O's. Davis is known as a bicycling community. You order in front from an employee or using a self-service kiosk. You grab a number and seat yourself. Staff will bring food to your table. I ordered Chimichurri Grass Fed Steak Plate with Sesame Broccolini and Herb Roasted Marble Potatoes. Except for the dry piece of grilled bread, everything was cooked properly. You don't even have to specify your desired doneness for the steak: It just comes out perfectly cooked. However, I didn't like the seasoning for any of my plate items, so next time, I would order everything plain. I would skip the $1 Chimichurri Sauce upgrade. I would order the Simply Steamed Broccolini because the sesame oil was too dominant a flavor. The Herb Roasted Marble Potatoes had too much salt and too strong of herbs on the outside of the potatoes. If you cut the potatoes up and mix them around, that helps to balance the seasonings. I liked that the potatoes were multicolored. Menu is appealing. There should be something for everyone. Make sure to check out the weekly Chef Spotlight specials menu. Dessert menu and Beverages menu look promising: Hummingbird Cake, Banana Cream Pie, Mango Tart, Pineapple Coconut Lime Replenisher, the seasonal Strawberry Basil Lemonade, and the seasonal Watermelon Pineapple Mint Basil Replenisher.

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    Robaire P.

    Urban Plates? More like Urban Greats! First of all... the chili glazed tofu is absolutely on point. Whoever came up with that recipe deserves a raise... and maybe a trophy. And let's talk about the strawberry basil lemonade... ohhhh weee! That drink is so refreshing it felt like summer and a tropical vacation had a baby. Sweet, crisp, with that perfect hint of basil--I would've happily ordered another before I even finished the first one. The Davis location is in a fantastic spot downtown, and the atmosphere was exactly my kind of place. It has this bright, open, greenhouse-style vibe that makes you want to relax, stay awhile, and pretend you're healthier than you actually are. The staff? Absolutely wonderful. They welcomed us like we were regulars who'd been coming there for years. A special shout-out to Nikki and Luis for their incredible customer service! You both made the experience even better with your kindness, positive energy, and genuine hospitality. If you're in Davis and looking for delicious food, refreshing drinks, and a place that'll make you feel right at home, Urban Plates is definitely worth the visit. Five red-and-white Yelping stars from me! I'll definitely be back... and yes, I'll probably be thinking about that lemonade the entire drive home.

    Outside menu- so cool to see all the food options with pictures.
    Ashli M.

    Wow!! Such a cool place to check out. We came here for my mom's birthday dinner and this place did NOT disappoint. So many food options on the menu, the food comes out super fast and taste so fresh and flavorful, and it's plated so beautifully, like a fancy restaurant. The ambiance is super chill and low key, the music is spot on, it's just perfect. And the staff, they are all super friendly, they welcomed us immediately as we walked in. Brooklyn and India deserved to be recognized as they were very friendly and welcoming. There was another staff member staff who brought us out our drinks but we didn't catch her name but she was also super helpful, We used the kiosk to order which is nice too. Definitely stop by and check them out, you'll be so glad you did.

    Chimichurri Steak, Beet Salad, Truffle Fries
    Mary N.

    I am so glad I tried this place. I've heard friends say positive things before but it really surprised me how good the place was. You pick and main item and two side items. The had a good variety of selections for the side items. The Chimichurri Steak was perfectly cooked and seasoned. The beet salad was refreshing. And those Truffle fries were excellent! I was surprised about the generous portions given the price. It was very affordable for high quality food. Semi casual spot. You order at the counter, they give you a numbered placard and then they deliver the food to you. My only complaint is the parking. This is a very busy shopping center with a lot of stores and not enough parking.

    Surf & Turf, Chili Lime Corn on the Cob, Mashed Organic Potatoes
    Jasmin S.

    Fresh homemade style plates.! Service was great we actually ordered to go at the kiosks. The ambiance was nice and they had outdoor seating. This is definitely a place we will be coming back to. The food was so flavorful and the wait wasn't too long so it was perfect for a night of dinner after a long day at the lake.

    Linh N.

    First time trying this place and will definitely be back for their braised beef with mash potatoes! Delish! The beet salad was refreshing. Attentive service, someone walking by constantly to make sure you're good and also help clear your table. Spacious restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating.

    Beef & Mushroom Braise
    KeOni L.

    Food: 5 Mics Service: 5 Mics Ambiance: 5 Mics Food: American Fare is served here with lots of choices to hit exactly what you are looking for. Entrees, salads, sandwiches, burgers. I was tempted to try the burger but went the healthy route of a salad with steak. Wife had the beef with mashed potatoes. Service: Awesome! Having hospitality experience, this is what you are looking for. Friendly, patient and can guide you through the menu options. Ambiance: Clean and modern and lots of seating. We went to the Davis location-come thru and eat! You won't regret it! We'll be back for the next few Sundays.

    Grilled Grass Fed Steak Sandwich Classic House Salad
    Diana F.

    This review is based on a catered order. The steak sandwich looked pale and rare, but it was surprisingly tender and tasty. The house salad was ordinary, but the vinaigrette and pickled onions elevated the greens. I would try this place if I'm around.

    Candace S.

    We had such a great experience when we came over the weekend. Ordering is so simple. You just place your order at the kiosk and that's it. There's plenty of seating inside the restaurant as well as outside on the patio. Our food orders came out relatively quickly. Let me tell you it was all so very delicious. The staff were incredibly sweet. Shoutout to India and Brooklyn!! Highly recommend and can't wait to come back again.

    Side Caesar Salad
    Wallace T.

    I came here with some friends for brunch on a sunday, and we stayed for a while just talking, which made for a nice experience. We sat in the patio outside. it was nice and quiet considering that's its next to one of the main roads in davis. The service style is the one where you order at the front first, then they give you a table flag and bring the food out to you. You also handle things like water, condiments, and utensils yourself. The roast chicken was pretty decent. Nothing crazy, but good. The caesar salad was good too, and overall the food felt fresh and healthy. The fries were fine, felt like they were battered or at the least seasoned One interesting thing is that they rotate specials through the menu every week encouraging you to try something new Overall, it was a solid experience. Nothing to write home about, but nothing to complain about either. The food tasted healthy, and I felt pretty good afterward.

    Grilled Sustainable Salmon
    Kristine M.

    Food: great selection, healthy, portions are just right (the salmon I ordered was moist and not dry at all) Service: food is probably made to order so it takes a while. It's worth it though. Just don't come here in a rush. The servers were nice. Ambiance: there are shared tables and an outdoor patio. I came on a really cold night and didn't want to sit outside. There wasn't enough seating for my party of 4 inside. We had to sit separately during our meal. That's the only disappointing part. Otherwise, I will be back.

    French Fries - not very seasoned at all

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    Amazing and fast service! The food was delicious! The staff were so nice and welcoming! Definitely recommend!

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    The food was very good and the service was quick and friendly! Thank you Chenel or contributing to our first experience

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    Fantastic food, experience, and ambiance! The service was awesome and especially Nikki! I loved everything about it....thumbs up!

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    Good serving of food. Not extreme flavors. Lots of options for sides. Good service and welcoming host.

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    The service was great! Chenele was a very great host and food came out quick. The chicken tender plate had a large sized portion of food.

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    Good was great, Francesca took great care of our order! Ordered the Chimichurri Steak.

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    Food was great! Chenel helped us made our decision easy and we all loves the chicken tender! 10/10

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    The food is great and the workers too especially Chenel very helpful and super nice will be going again !!

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    Great food and Great service! So glad to have them here in Davis - I highly recommend!

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    Service was great and food was great. Delicious! I would recommend coming here the desert is also yummy

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    Shout out Nikki, great chocolate chip cookies and even better server! Definitely check it out

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    Just ate at urban plates and Lea was a great help! Amazing server and always asked us if we needed anything/bussed our table. 10/10

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    The service is very friendly with really great food! The outside seating is really nice and new

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    Tera and Franchesca were fantastic servers definitely will be returning to that location soon fire

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    Great location and tasty food. Chennel was very helpful. Cant wait to try all the items

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    so yum! truffle fries were fire & cookie is perf. also amazing service with our waiter, vinny. will come back soon

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    first time here and chenel was so funny and so sweet. the ambience is so fun. definitely will be coming back.

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    Sudwerk Brewing Co - Compressed watermelon salad

    Sudwerk Brewing Co

    3.8(274 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$

    Visiting family in Davis. Sudwerk's only a few minutes away and as always up for craft brew and pub…read moregrub, off we went. Very family friendly, plenty of parking, a really nice outdoor seating area with patio chairs, fire pits as well as tables and chairs. Misters and shade sales too. Outside area is fenced in with an entry,. And there was some stuff for the kids to play with. Good sized indoor seating area with an arcade off to the side. You order by a QR code and servers bring food to the table. A nice varied beer menu as well as a selection of wines and NA beverages. We shared deviled eggs and a couple of soft pretzels and got entrees. Service was friendly and efficient. My steak sandwich and fries were tasty. Beer was good. Everyone liked their food and drinks. Definitely worth a return visit.

    I've been here twice now after visits to UC Davis campus. It features a great outdoor patio space…read morewith misters running in warm weather, which is wonderful for groups. However, everything else is pretty meh. The service is fine but operates mainly off QR codes with confusing server delivery. We were approached several times with dishes belonging to other tables. Even this would be forgivable if the food were better. It's average at best with a pretty unexciting menu. One kudos to them that they have wine available because some breweries just don't. However, both wine and beer options were pretty meh as well.

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    Bull 'N Mouth - Beer cheese burger

    Bull 'N Mouth

    3.7(161 reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $$

    Great place to meet up with friends, grab a bite to eat, and have a drink. Outdoor and indoor…read moreseating available. Friendly staff that is prompt and courteous. Plenty of beers on top, and plenty of gastropub fare to choose from. Prices are reasonable. Parking is on the street. Lots of space to spread out. Relatively family friendly where tables are spread out and no one can really hear your table. Lots of decent family-friendly food options as well. Solid choice if you're in the area, looking for a pizza, salad, beer, or something to munch on while you're hanging out with your buddies.

    Chose Bull N' Mouth to celebrate a best girl's birthday, and I feel like the stars aligned with…read morethat decision. Tuesday around 4pm ended up being the perfect time to slip in, avoid the crowds, and actually get to chat with Scotty about the menu. Since it was our first time here, we appreciated his food and drink recommendations, and he absolutely steered us right. We sat in the decked-out "Library" room, which felt like stepping into an old-school den with deep red leather sofas, bookshelves, and an impressive collection of art and decor. Overall, a fantastic experience. The icing on the cake was the service, which was truly top shelf. Every community has those people who become part of what makes it special, Scotty is clearly one of those people. Can't wait to come back and try more of the menu.

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    Froggy's - Buffalo Chicken Salad

    Froggy's

    4.0(354 reviews)
    1.2 mi
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    We are from out of town and I have 3 kids. We decided to give this place a try as it had really…read moregreat reviews. This place is NOT welcoming for kids of any differences. If you know, it is already incredibly hard taking an autistic child to a restaurant. The manager thought it was ok to tell my 13 year old to put on my autistic son's shoes..... (why not ask me, the mom?) As my son is screaming and heaving a full meltdown over shoes now, the manager continues to apologize because there were possibly glass shards on the ground in his restaurant. If that is the case, maybe someone else should be notified as that is a serious safety hazard and my son would get cut anyway as he has sandals that expose his feet, as did my daughter. I will never eat here and will make sure to let all my friends with and without kids with disabilities to never eat here. What an unacceptable excuse this place made me and my family feel. If I could I would rate it 0 stars. Horrible management!!

    The food here is really delicious. They have a great variety on their menu even serving breakfast…read more We ordered the tri tip cheese steak sandwich with tater tots that was really good the tator tots were nice and crispy. We also ordered a regular hamburger and a grilled chicken sandwich with pesto mayo. The pesto mayo was a nice touch and the chicken wasn't over cooked or dry it was nice and juicy. This place gives me sports bar vibes with a very friendly attentive staff. This is our second time coming here and it definitely wont be our last. Definitely recommend this place if your in Davis.

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    The Gunrock - Quesabirria Tacos

    The Gunrock

    3.9(59 reviews)
    0.7 mi
    $$

    Ok let me own my bias. This review is definitely influenced by the amazing service our group always…read moregets when we reserve a table for a post work day happy hour. Thank you Dave and staff!!! Bar seating options or tables inside. There are also patio tables. The food is good and if they aren't too busy it'll come out fast. I haven't been here in awhile for lunch so not sure how fast they are at that busy time but on a Tuesday at 430pm we didn't wait long. Sudwerks on tap and great selection on the nonalcoholic drinks. Be sure to get a pic with Agatha the Aggie that hangs out at The Gunrock. She's kinda new and a bit shy and quiet. She'll be around somewhere having a conversation (listening intently) with someone or waiting for the next person to befriend her. Order the garlic fries- they are the best and SUUUUUPER garlicky!

    The UC Davis campus is alive with tons of foodie spots. For sit-down dining on campus, head…read morestraight to Gunrock -- named for our blue mustang mascot. Booze alert! Alcohol is served here. Unlike literally every other food place at UCD, a waiter will take your order here. College campus luxury to be sure. Tacos, nachos and garlic fries. And don't sleep on the Smash Burger. Looking for a fake healthy meal? The Cactus League Salad. Tell everyone, oh I'm just having a salad, but it's filled with goodies. No dinner here, but there is a happy hour (3pm-6pm) with 20% off the appetizers. I salute you, Gunrock.

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    Burgers and Brew

    Burgers and Brew

    3.8(2.4k reviews)
    1.0 mi
    $$

    If you have not eaten here, it's a must! My daughter and I needed to kill time since we live out of…read morethe area, we seen the outdoor dining (just left UCD Vet so I had my big ol' husky with me), I never take my dog to restaurants or anything like that and the young ladies did not make me feel bad for having my dog and even brought out a water bowl. They checked in on us several times the service was fantastic. Now to the food, my daughter ordered the cheeseburger and I order the grilled chicken sandwich, i think that was the best chicken sandwich I have had in a very long time. In my daughter's words her Cheeseburger was "fire". I stuffed myself beyond full because I could stop eating it. Lol The mayo sauce was delicious and the bun was soft and tasty... fries were fresh and perfectly salted. Definitely recommend stopping in for a bit to eat.

    18 years after our first visit, we've returned. It says something about a restaurant that they are…read morestill here after 18 years. This time I went with their strength and ordered a burger, the lamb burger. It was wonderful, the burger had a bold lamb flavor (why eat lamb if you don't like that gaminess?) and the feta cheese went well with it. My husband ordered the Mushroom and Onion Cheeseburger and he wasn't too impressed. The onions were not sautéed enough and the entire burger had not much flavor. As before, the fries were so-so, they got soggy quickly. You can order your burger a la carte or for $2.40 more get a side of fries or mixed green salad. One orders at the counter and is given a number to bring to a table. We at outside on the patio. There were misters nearby to keep it a bit cooler on a warm day. Our food came out relatively quickly. We had to ask for a knife so that we could cut our burgers in half. We each ate just half and brought the rest home for another meal.

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    Mojo’s Lounge & Kitchen428 Restaurant - Yougurt and Granola (brunch)

    Mojo’s Lounge & Kitchen428 Restaurant

    4.2(644 reviews)
    9.0 mi
    $$

    If you're in Woodland, Mojo's Lounge & Kitchen428 Restaurant is one of those places that just gets…read moreit right across the board. The location is perfect right in the heart of downtown, surrounded by history and that small town charm Woodland is known for. You walk in and immediately feel the character of the place. It's not manufactured, it's real, and that matters. The atmosphere is on point. It balances upscale and relaxed in a way that works whether you're there for a date night, business dinner, or just grabbing a drink. The lounge has great energy and always feels alive without being too much. The food speaks for itself. Consistently high quality, fresh, and well executed. You can tell there's intention behind every dish, not just going through the motions. For the level of quality you're getting, the value is absolutely there. Service is a big reason this place stands out. Christy is amazing. She genuinely cares, remembers people, and makes sure you're taken care of the right way. It never feels forced, just natural hospitality. This is one of those spots that's become part of Woodland's identity. You see regulars, new faces, families, and business meetings all happening at once. That kind of mix only happens when a place is doing something right. If you're looking for great food, strong atmosphere, real service, and a place that actually represents the community, this is it.

    Had a chicken bacon ranch sandwich. Bacon is like bacon bits which is ok, the chicken and the bread…read morewere so-so. If there was ranch on the sandwich you really couldn't tell! The server was STELLAR, and that's why I'll give 4 stars. I will try again, but prepare for the worst!

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    The HIVE Tasting Room and Kitchen - Spanish Paella Valenciana.

    The HIVE Tasting Room and Kitchen

    4.4(114 reviews)
    10.2 mi
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    I recently stopped back into The Hive to pick up a bottle or two of mead to bring to Girls' Night…read moredinner. I contemplated also buying honey but figured the hostess already had us covered with charcuterie, ports, olive oil and balsamic vinegars. I didn't catch the name of the man who helped me out, but he was super knowledgeable. I tasted more than a handful of different meads, ranging from bright and sweet to hoppy, to notes of cardamom and pine, to a thick almost port-like consistency, to a dry one. I also noticed one local brand, Strad Meadery represented as well. This wasn't a formal proper sit-down tasting as I was short on time, compared to when I did the actual honey tasting and they had a UC Davis Honey Flavor & Aroma Tasting Wheel to go along with. Ultimately I ended up purchasing a bottle of limited edition Sky River Chamomile Mead (Puget Sound, WA) and a specialty small-batch Monarch Series bottle of SideTrack Meadery's Celebratory Cyser Apple Mead (California Bay Area). We shared the Cyser which was great, and saving the bottle of Chamomile for a future date. I'll be back soon for lunch or to catch live music on the pollinator garden patio!

    We had an amazing visit arrived before they opened at 11 AM and walked around enjoyed all of the…read moregrounds and was amazed to see passionfruit growing on the trellis. Once they opened, we did the honey tasting, and there was an incredible number of honeys that we could taste there were 7 of us and we each tried 14 honeys, 2 nut butters and 2 fruit spreads. I have to say that the tastings are the highlight of this visit because I had no idea what an amazing variety of honey wecultivate here in the Sacramento Valley. Also, my favorite honey was from Hawaii flower that's only grown on the big island... which I had to buy. The honey is insanely expensive, but when you have something that is so unique, it's worth it. After all of that tasting, I thought I was gonna have a diabetic overload, so we went and had our savory lunch. Each one of the seven of us purchased one item and asked for it to be sliced up so that we could all share. I have to say the only item on the menu that I went crazy for was the real Gouda cheese and bacon and peach sandwich. It was absolutely divine. I also really enjoyed the whipped goat cheese with honey although the nectarines on the side should have been sliced up and incorporated so that more bites could contain them. Prices are a little steep, but the atmosphere is lovely. It was a very warm day. We had the misters going. Some people didn't like getting wet, but that's OK. There was other places where you could sit and not get wet. I would definitely come here again with people new to the area to do the tasting that was super fun and I would also like to get a tour of their operation. While they don't actually harvest the honey here they contract with the local, single hive owners and they have an amazing amazing array of honeys. They do all of the packaging injuring of the products here. I was super happy to hear that they partner with the ally in a Sacramento to make their hot honey and some infuse honey's. I love shopping local and this made me super happy farm to forget it's greatest.

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    The HIVE Tasting Room and Kitchen - Honey selection

    Honey selection

    The HIVE Tasting Room and Kitchen - Hummus and empanadas

    Hummus and empanadas

    The HIVE Tasting Room and Kitchen - A view of The HIVE at sunset.

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    A view of The HIVE at sunset.

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