food was amazing and service was on point. Hugo got my food to me in a jiffy, what a guy!

My favorite urban plated location due to the cleanliness, prompt service and over all quality. Joseph helped my Family and I of 6 and he was amazing helping us what to eat and being patient. read more

The good - Good quality ingredients (i.e. free range chicken, grass fed beef) Vegan options, colorful vegetables Usually fast service The bad - Portion size was small Dark industrial vibe My nephew who is a healthy vegan was in town and took me to lunch here. This is a good place for him and I since I eat anything good. He had the beet salad plus added some grilled tofu. He said it what he often gets when he is Urban Plates for the taste and it's fairly healthy. I had the cup of soup and half grilled chicken sandwich. Taste was good, and liked that it was free range chicken. That means the chickens can run around and pick at the bugs and worms when they are outside, reducing the unhealthy diet of grains with linoleic acid common in conventional chicken that increase inflammation and other issues. I also had the chowder which was served lukewarm, and i prefer it hot and the portion size of both soup and sandwich are less than in similar sandwich shops. Tase was good. This is located in a busy minim mall with the huge Curtis Matthes furniture store across the street and in the same building as drive through Starbucks. Traffic gets pretty crazy at times. We used the entryway self service kiosk which was fast, but when the machine asked for a ticket number, they didn't have any. I had to go track them down (ALL of them were at the front register). The place at 2:00 PM after the lunch rush on a Friday was still kind of crowded with all but one booth taken which we grabbed. Some of the tables weren't cleaned off. The cement floor and kind of dark interior with the high ceilings and vent pipes and sprinklers gave an industrial-ish vibe. It was a decent time and meal overall. I truly admire that they have some anti-fast food practices, like limiting the fried foods in oil and featuring healthier options, i.e. organic vegetables. read more

Urban Plates - Beet and avocado with Tofu $18 - Salad Near Me - Irvine, California

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The last time we came here, the broccoli and herb roasted potatoes were disgusting. The broccoli was overcooked and like mush. The potatoes tasted off like a bit rotten. It's also worth noting that normally the herb roasted potatoes are whole small potatoes and these ones were larger and halved. Couldn't eat either and so ended up just eating the chicken and the bread. It also seems like even when you order all dark chicken, they will randomly throw in some dry white meat as a surprise lol. I like urban plates because it is a bit of a cleaner and fast meal when in a time crunch. But this last experience was very off putting. read more

Urban Plates - This broccoli and Herb Roasted Marble Potatoes were really disgusting this day - Salad Near Me - Irvine, California

Weekend lunch. Lots of parking. Lots of seating both indoor and outdoor, found a table easily. Really liked the overall atmosphere. Ordered at the kiosk and the food was served quite fast. Friendly and attentive staff. I really enjoyed the steak plate. Til next time! read more

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So obsessed with their food and plate pass. Thank you for such quality and affordable food read more

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WOW! My family and I eat out a lot (#foodielife), and all over Riverside, San Diego, LA, and Orange Counties... And my meal tonight at Urban Plates is easily one of the best two meals I've had out this year. AND it was completely affordable!!!! I would describe Urban Plates as HIGH END farm to table fresh real food at Chili's prices. Great service here - We ordered at the kiosk when you walked in and food was at our table within 10 minutes. Chill environment Where you can bring your family or you can come work on your laptop here with music at a decent Level that's not taking away from conversation at the table but adds to the Great ambiance. They were eight of us tonight and plenty of space everywhere. I had the steak and shrimp platter with the quinoa and the carrots and beets. I also got to try the beet and goat cheese salad when my wife was full, And of course my kids had to pay the dad tax with some french fries and a bite of their chicken tenders. Legit... ALL delish. 12/10 definitely recommend. Bring your family here and enjoy a great meal for a great price. read more

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Food here is ALWAYS DELICIOUS!! Honestly why go anywhere else? Can't go wrong with organic & grassfed ! The only beef I have is @urbanplates can you please open a location in Glendora or San Dimas or very nearby ? Lol I can only go when here in Irvine or I have to drive yonder's to Pasadena... My favorite all time Moroccan chicken bowl !!! The chimichurri steak is good too The beet salad simple but yummy Today we had a strawberry dragonfruit refresher soooo refreshing yummmmm I need seconds lol Truly one of the best restaurants in SoCal ! But the San Gabriel Valley needs one STAT ! Service was super friendly and attentive from everyone we had contact with while we dined from cashier Jose to server who brought our food to those preparing food. They said thank you on our way out. Really appreciate them and their hard work. Carlos at the front counter was super helpful & patient as we ordered. He was very gracious & attentive. He deserves a raise ! Thank you Carlos ! You're the best ! Dining area was perfect not loud If you care about eating healthy food, this is the place! ENJOY ! SYOY & If you know other places as good as this please share Happy eating Dare2live read more

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Love the variety of healthy choices at Urban Plates. They're both delicious and filling. The staff were very nice and helpful as this was our first visit. The ambiance is inviting, airy and cozy with both indoor and outdoor seatings. They do charge a 3% COVID up charge. Highly recommended! read more

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I love Urban Plates because the majority of their ingredients are certified organic. I am always impressed by the portions and the price. Some may say it's expensive, but you're getting a large quantity of food and high level quality. I have been to other locations before, but this was my first time at Urban Plates at the Tustin Marketplace. There are so many food options in this shopping center, but we chose Urban Plates for their mouth watering options. I love the fact you can get a meal that is all sides - and they have meat, veggie or even vegan options. All of their food is so delicious. I personally love the Thai Salad. It's a huge portion (enough for 2 meals) and costs under $20. Plus, you can get a side of their rustic bread too. Also, they have a water station, friendly staff, and the most satisfying desserts. You can get cake, cookies, bars, etc. We splurged and tried all their cookies and the Cowgirl Cookie stole the show! The restaurant inside was huge and they even have a shaded outdoor patio. I highly recommend this location specifically! read more

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Urban Plates is one of my favorite places to order tasty dishes. I am a fan of the beef selections but love their salad selections equally well. Food is fresh and always presented nicely. Prices are reasonable. I often order meals to go but have taken friends there for a pleasant lunch or dinner. The outside tables are a welcome alternative to inside dining. read more

1st and last time at this location. I usually go to the Brea, 2nd & PCH LBC, Woobbridge Irv., or Old Town Pas. locations, which are not as nice looking as this one. Clutter clean, but no one wipes down... lucky it is in a nicer area so it's not ghetto scuzzy. Runs out of water a lot, even when the managers are walking by overseeing. I had to tell a staff at the register, which she apologized and said she can't fill the water there. Forks and knives out only, while my meal needs a spoon. I asked the food runner and she said it's out for self service...uh, not next to the kiosk, the registers, or the outside patio, so I had to address the register staff again. I eat/drink out a lot, not even comparable to the average person. It's Friday night (11/07/2025) before 7pm and I've already been to 7 places and by the end of the night I'll add another 6-8 mor places (Coffee/Tea places, Bakeries, Restaurants, and Bars). Again normal for moi. Urban Plates food is a standard 5 level as sit down restaurants (hybrid ones included too) goes, but their front service here is lacking at best. Good luck. Completing this review next door at Starbucks waiting for my iced flavored tea to rehydrated. Oh, and my cup of water too. read more

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I am so glad to see so many people like this place because they are ethical and sustainable - but omg I thought the food was horrible. And I don't feel that way often. I got the tofu plate with brussels sprouts and mashed potatoes, and my gma got the steak with mac & cheese and brussels sprouts. The second she put the mac & cheese in her mouth she was practically gagging, and the brussels sprouts were so hard she couldn't chew them. Even I could barely chew them. My tofu was also like rubber, I had work so hard to cut it. And there was no flavor to anything. I added salt, pepper, and hot sauce and still so dull. The presentation also lacked. And to top it all off, everything was cold. The bill came to over $42 for the two plates, for what tasted like cafeteria food. They also do the 3% surcharge to all orders. The layout is also interesting. You go to one counter to order then your food is brought out but if you need anything you have to keep getting up and each counter has different things. So had to get up a lot. The staff were very very kind though. All love to them! I would probably never come here again - in my grandma's words: "That food tasted weird" read more

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Stopped in for lunch with my son and was impressed by the ingredient quality. We shared the seafood chowder, which was the favorite part of our meal. It was rich and flavorful.....we wanted seconds!! My grilled cage-free chicken was moist and paired perfectly with the fresh beet and goat cheese salad. My son's grass-fed steak was also cooked well and very tasty. The side dishes were a bit of a letdown. The Brussel sprouts were overcooked and bit mushy, and the quinoa was soggy. I don't recommend these side dishes. The caesar salad was crisp and fresh. Despite the issues with the side dish the service was quick and the proteins were excellent. I'll definitely be back for more chowder! read more

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The grilled steak plate is really good. Cooked to perfection and seasoned really well. I love the fact that you can actually taste the grill on the steak. The mashed potatoes and beets and carrots were superb. I do wish that my cuts of steak were thicker. They were much thinner than the picture. Overall satisfying and filling. read more

Paid for annual membership so got a discount. Asked for medium rare steak but it came out medium, overcooked and tough. Disappointed. The lemony corn was very salty and did not taste good. The Thai salad was excellent, love their dressing. Mac and cheese and bread are delicious. Self serve water dispenser in the back by the bathroom. Service is not that great except for one Asian guy who helped give me a bag to take my food to go, he was friendly. Lots of free parking. read more

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I usually like coming to this restaurant, but today wasn't great. The cashier seemed unhappy and wasn't very helpful with suggestions. I ordered garlic shrimp, while my husband chose the beef plate. He was really hungry and enjoyed his dish. Unfortunately, my garlic shrimp arrived cold, though the roasted Brussels sprouts were tasty. I wanted to enjoy my meal, but I just couldn't. On a positive note, it was nice to sit outside by the fire pit with my red wine. read more

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Forgot to deliver my bread and didn't give me any alternative solution. The food tastes just so do as well

Saw an Instagram reel by the siblings duo, brooke.and.ben about the Urban Plates food are made from scratch with great organic quality so we had to give Urban plates a try. We got the steak and salmon entrees with creamy Mac and cheese, Brussel sprouts, cauliflower and their famous truffle fries to go. Everything was delicious and packaged nicely. The restaurant was so cozy and warm. The service was sweet and smooth. Izzy and Jocelyn are super helpful and friendly. We appreciate their great service. Can't wait to come back for a sit down meal. read more

Urban Plates - Salad Near Me - Irvine, California

Lamb and burger were delicious here! Salmon was way over cooked which was too dry. I didn't want to return it so I ate it. But I couldn't finish it. My husband got the lamb and omg!!! It was delicious! My baby got the burger and fries and she was in heaven. Place is nice and employee was nice as well. Prices are excellent! read more

Urban Plates - Yummy lamb - Salad Near Me - Irvine, California

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Urban Plates is one of my go-tos when I don't know what to eat and I want something hearty and healthy. I love their chicken curry rice and beet salad, but I also love their menu item where you can just get four of the side menus if I want variety and I'm in a snacky mood. I'll never get sick of Urban Plates! read more

Urban Plates - beet salad - Salad Near Me - Irvine, California

In general we like this place. We tried a new side menu Corn on the Cob. It was very spicy and the corn is not fresh. Menu has no indication it is spicy. Fresh corn is more delicious than marinated old corns. Management should listen and trying to get feedback from customers. read more

Urban Plates - Marinated spicy old corn on the cob - Salad Near Me - Irvine, California

Our office decided to come here for our annual lunch on a Tuesday afternoon. There were 7 of us. We ordered at the counter and found a table to sit down. No greetings from staff at the register or explaining how things work at Urban Plate. My first time here so I just follow my co-workers. We clearly were struggling with what to order since it is our first time here and the menu looked overwhelming, but staff just stood there almost looking impatiently for us to order. We paid over $100+ for everyone's food. Staff brought out foods we ordered to our table. Water is self-served by the water table in by the entrance and in front of the restroom area. The place was very well kept and clean. Steak plates were popular but only one person really enjoyed it and the rest said okay but probably might not order again. I just ordered a simple house salad with tomato soup. I'd recommend order other foods but definitely not the tiny plate of house salad/small tomato soup. It will not get you full for lunch. A lot of business people nearby came here to eat during lunch so that's a good sign. It's in a big shopping plaza so there are plenty of parking. read more

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This was my second time eating at Urban Plates, the first being at the location in Long Beach. That was a very pleasant experience and I was left feeling more than satisfied with the food I had so I had high hopes coming into this one. This time around, I ordered the three chicken tender meal with sides of Mac and cheese and mushroom stuffing. It was so so delicious and filling. The tenders were juicy and a good size, and the spice level left me surprised. I ordered them Nashville hot and they came very spicy, which is always welcome. The sides I had were also delicious with the stuffing leaving something to be desired but it was still good. The Mac and cheese was my favorite as it was the right amount of cheese and texture. Though we did have to wait quite a while for our food which I thought was strange because there were not many other people in the restaurant, I didn't mind it much. The servers and staff were all very warm and friendly, especially the man who took our order. Eating at Urban Plates I feel has really shown me the difference in buying meals that are a bit pricier but at the same time, are of a higher quality due to the ingredients. I feel like it is so good because they are using some great ingredients that other places typically would not. That being said, the portions are more than generous and fair which is another reason to return which I most definitely will. read more

Urban Plates - Three Nashville hot chicken tenders with Mac and cheese and mushroom stuffing - Salad Near Me - Irvine, California

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Urban Plate consistently has high quality food at a fast casual price. The atmosphere is also clean and comfortable. The staff are also very friendly. I had a chicken Cobb salad. It comes with turkey bacon instead of real bacon. The size of the dish is generous and and it is delicious. read more

Urban Plates - Chicken Cobb Salad - Salad Near Me - Irvine, California

Came here on a Sunday smacgernoon for a late lunch and I have to say this place is actually really good. Use to pick up DoorDash here all the time when as a driver but never ate here. Had the buffalo chicken with hummus Mach potato's..came out to about 22$ (kinda expensive) but worth it! Would 100% come back read more

I've lived across the street from here for over 2 years and I finally decided to give this a try. I wish I had come sooner. Good options for gluten and dairy allergies. I loved the Salmon and potatoes. The beef stew and rice was good too. Tomato soup with a gluten free bread was lovely as well. I'll definitely come back and try more things on the menu. read more

It's really nothing special but I really enjoyed my meal. Salmon was cooked nicely, the broccolini and Brussel sprouts were delicious. My favorite was definitely the brussel sprouts. They made it super soft and the balsamic glaze was soooo good. Not to be that person but urban plates officially won me over tender greens. Meal cost was 22$ which I think is super worth read more

Urban Plates - Sustainable Grilled Salmon Family Meal - Salad Near Me - Irvine, California

Saw a reel on Instagram from a sibling duo showcasing a spread of delicious and beautiful baked good at Urban Plates, so we had to give them a try. We got the Hummingbird cake, Fresh Mango tart and the huge Cowgirl Cookie. OMG! They all are sooooooo good. They are the perfect level of sweetness and moist. An employee there named Izzy is so friendly too. And the atmosphere of the restaurant is so warm and cozy. Can't wait to come back to try the great selection of made to order food that they offer. read more

Urban Plates - Yummy baked goods! - Salad Near Me - Irvine, California

Just tried Urban Plates but had it delivered. After reading other reviews complaining about cost & food being bland. I'm gonna have to completely disagree. I mean what's ur definition of bland, if you want something that has crazy ass curry, Thai type flavors then go to those kind of places. This place has a great variety of just everyday home cooked yet restaurant style & quality food and the cost seems relatively inexpensive compared to most places these days. I got a grass fed delicious steak w/mashed potatoes and a slice of bread and an individual banana cream pie w/ a juice drink for less than $30. That included all the DoorDash fees like, delivery fee, plus $2.99 direct to me fee and a tip for DoorDash driver. That's cheap these days. I really like the variety, and considering it's made already, the quality of their food is great!! The banana cream pie was yummy read more

First time trying this place out and it was great! Plenty of seating and the food was delicious!

At first I was like ok a sandwich casual dining place... but then when I walked in my senses were like mmmm smells good. I was here on a work lunch and the didn't find an good time to bust out my phone to take a pic. I ordered the 3 chicken tenders, broccoli and garlic fries The servings were massive I got like broccoli trees and these giant tenders. I was able to take a pic of some of my left overs. There's a large menu and delicious lemonade n free refills and for a casual place it had real silver wear which is a nice touch. read more

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I ordered the braise beef and fish. Haydee C helped us and she's really good. I have the plate pass too so I get a discount.

Went here for a work dinner and was almost overwhelmed with the choices! I got the Chimichurri Grass Fed Steak w/ Roasted Mushrooms with Garlic Parmesan Butter & Caesar Salad. The steak was medium rare and paired perfectly with the mushrooms. Too much of the mushroom alone was a bit heavy and the bread was very chewy. I also wished the salad was mixed for us already because I just ate it by dipping the caesar sauce. We ordered from the register and brought our food to a table where it was brought out. On a busy day, I would think it'd be hard to find seating. I was glad we got our food pretty quick and service was great. read more

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I like this location. There are some dining tables on the patio. In the evening they sometimes light a fire feature that adds a little warmth and artistic flair. I also appreciate that the menu has some healthy choices so you don't get a guilty feeling for dining out. read more

Urban Plates - Grilled Sustainable Salmon with rice and steamed vegetables. The fish was cooked perfectly! - Salad Near Me - Irvine, California

Urban plates is my go to always for a good lunch or dinner! It's healthy, delicious, and flavorful! Great inside seating and staff are always helpful and friendly. Before going there, I first thought it was a Panera type place, but it's sooo much more! It's really nice inside and their food is delicious!!!! Love their sandwiches and salads! read more

I came here for lunch with my family. The patio is a great place to enjoy the outdoor ambiance while, eating a delicious meal. We all got the steak! Castillo was very attentive to our needs. The service here is great and employee's like Castillo make me want to return! read more

Urban Plates - Salad Near Me - Irvine, California

A little disappointed based on the great reviews we read. We were looking for a healthier option while in town so decided to give it a try. The good: great selection, decent service, clean restaurant. We ordered the grilled chicken and Tofu plates. The chicken was on par with decent Chinese take out chicken. The Brussels sprouts and asparagus were definitely not grilled, overcooked, oily, and slimy. The tofu was edible. Roasted potatoes were really good as was the bread. Hopefully we just came on a bad day. Might try it one more time, but it would have to be significantly better to make it a regular stop. read more

First off, the food was actually really good. However, I'm giving this place 2 stars for a couple of reasons. First off, the food was tasty, but the portions seemed small. The sides were decent, but the protein portion was small. We got the chimichurri steak. The cook on it was perfect. Loved throwing chumichurri combo as well. But I think there was like 7 slices in total. Probably about 6 oz worth of steak. I'd give it a sideways thumb in terms of value. Very tasty, just a bit pricey. The chicken tenders were tasty. Fries were good. The side salad was fine. Decent chicken tenders, but at $16, seemed a little high for 3 chicken tenders. The second thing and the thing that made me the most upset is the ridiculous 3% surcharge that was added to my order. I don't recall seeing anywhere what this surcharge is meant for. I didn't even know about it until I took a look at the receipt as I was about to leave the restaurant. I absolutely dislike restaurants that tack on ridiculous surcharges that are mandatory. Why charge this fee? It's not like you guys haven't raised your prices. For this reason, I don't think I'll be coming back. I won't support businesses that do this and there are way too many good options out there. UPDATE: the business replied to my review saying that they sent me a direct message. That's false. I received no direct message from them. I'm assuming it's for the sake of appearance that they're wanting to make things right, without any true follow through on their part. read more

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Great service! Great food! Great vibes! I had the steak plate with mash potatoes! Haydee was an amazing cashier! read more