Urban Plates made my night, and a huge part of that was thanks to Pao at the counter. From the moment I walked up, Pao set the tone with genuine warmth, patience, and an attention to detail that you don't see every day. They didn't just take my order -- they made sure I felt taken care of. Pao walked me through the menu with real enthusiasm, offered thoughtful suggestions, and made the whole process feel effortless. It's clear they take pride in what they do, and it shows in the way they treat guests. That kind of service elevates the entire dining experience. The food was fresh and delicious as always, but Pao's kindness and professionalism are what truly stood out. Urban Plates is lucky to have someone like them representing the restaurant. I'll definitely be coming back -- and I hope Pao is there the next time I read more

Urban Plates - The food looks delicious! - New American Near Me - Long Beach, California

My finance and I were at the Sunday fair at 2nd and PCH , decided to grab lunch here. First time at this place and love it. You order at the register/ pay and pick an open seat. Staff finds you and brings your food out when ready. Being our first time here the staff at the register was super helpful and patient while we decided. I ordered the chicken Cobb salad , but I don't like blue cheese and asked to switch to Parmesan cheese. Amazing salad !! Everything was so fresh. chicken was tender and juicy , loved that it came with both white and brown meat of the chicken. The portion size was huge ( picture does not show how big it is). They had a lot of appealing items on the menu and we plan on coming back to try More. read more

Urban Plates - Chicken Cobb Salad - New American Near Me - Long Beach, California

I am plant based, and I came down for the very first time to a family dinner. I was undecided on how to combine veggies etc. they both provided some popular suggestion. The portions and the suggestions were pretty good. I'll be coming back soon for sure! the ambiance was cool, and the service was def top notch. thanks everyone read more

First time trying this place! Outstanding service, Chrisy was very helpful and recommended a few dishes. She was spot on! She knew what she was talking about. The food had exceptional taste and flavors. Must try! read more

After a morning of exercise, we stopped in for a late lunch. I ordered two chicken strips, macaroni & cheese, and a Caesar salad. My friend had a house salad (hold the jicama) with grilled salmon. We both had the dragonfruit lemonade. Each of our meals were enjoyable and service was excellent. Eddie made sure that we had everything we needed at our table and checked in after we began eating. The restaurant was clean and had several other patrons at different tables without being too busy or crowded. read more

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It's good to someone who doesn't know better . Good service but food no good. Had better expectations. read more

Urban Plates - Cold chewy Grilled Grass Fed Steak - New American Near Me - Long Beach, California

Wow this place was sooo delicious. Hubby and I wanted to eat something healthy while walking around 2nd and PCH and this joint hit the spot! It was immaculate inside. Lots of space. And the food was so dang good. I got the blackened salmon with mushrooms and potatoes and I ate it all so fast like it was a race because it was just that good! Oh and there was this coconut lime drink that was incredible! I was so sad when I finished the drink because I didn't want it to end Would come back here 100% read more

Urban Plates - Inside decor - New American Near Me - Long Beach, California

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It's been a while since we stopped by, and today was the day to be back lol.... Food was amazing, tasty and delicious. Service was ok she looked a little stressed out, it's Labor Day, was quite busy. Ambiance was very clean, can't wait to come back read more

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Always a solid choice. We ordered the salad niçoise, truffle fries, and the Mediterranean bowl--everything was fresh, well-balanced, and exactly what we were craving. Paola was wonderful: attentive, friendly, and made the experience feel easy and relaxed. We especially love coming here because there are plenty of options, the location at PCH & 2nd is super convenient with parking, and the healthier menu items with calorie information make it easy to stay on track with macros while still enjoying a meal out. Finished with the mango tart, which was the perfect light dessert. Consistently reliable and enjoyable. read more

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Brought the BFF to the Shops on 2nd after wine tasting on a Friday evening since we were close by & had never been. Was getting a little hungry and was trying to decide where to eat with the limited amount of restaurants in this shopping center and came across this place. I am not a big fan of order at the counter types of restaurants but I get the concept is pretty popular with such places as Woodfire Grill, Lemonade, Corner Bakery, to name a few...anyway, I ordered the grilled chicken breast plate with mac n' cheese and brussel sprouts. My BFF ordered the grass fed steak plate with mashed potatoes and broccoli. The portion sizes are perfect (not too small, not too big) but the food was lacking flavor. My mac n' cheese was too watery and the chicken still had the skin on it but not crispy as it was Haisan style, which grossed me out. The chicken was also a bit overcooked as it was rubbery in some pieces. My friend liked his steak but he said overall it was lacking flavor. Their natural soda selection is nice, but also overpriced. Overall, we paid 52 bucks for two entrees and two drinks, which is pricey for an order at the counter type of place. Food quality is better than fast food, of course, but I'd rather frequent Corner Bakery instead. Service was great, though, and one of the managers asked us to rate the place on Google for a free oatmeal cookie. The cookie was good but super crumbly. I doubt I would patronize this location again, but perhaps willing to try another location. read more

Urban Plates - New American Near Me - Long Beach, California

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This is the Urban plates at 2nd and PCH in Long Beach. There is plenty of parking on site. The parking garage if free for the first 90 minutes. Then after that it is $2 per hour. There is free street parking on the Marina side of the center. Urban Plates is Casual chain restaurant with a cosy, rustic and industrial vibe. Order at the check-in stand or from the QR code posted on your table. You can pretty much make your own plate with multiple protein choices including chicken, turkey, steak, shrimp or salmon. They have lots of sides to choose from such as mashed potatoes, a variety of veggies, french fries etc... Your plate includes 2 sides of choice and a slice of bread. They also have burgers, sandwiches, salads as well as yummy desserts, beer and wine. Lots of options to choose from. They have a self serve water station. Today i had the grilled steak which is cooked medium by default (pink in the middle). It comes cut in small slices. On the side i ordered the truffle fries and the garlic parmesan mushrooms. For the sauce i tried the Lemon Hollandaise for the first time. The steak was tender but a bit chewy. I did not care for the lemon Hollandaise sauce and it did not pair up well with the steak. I recommend the Chimichuri instead which is my usual go to and my favorite. The garlic parmesan mushrooms and the truffle fries were really good. Prices are average and the staff is always very friendly and accommodating. I always have a good experience there. Great for a quick, tasty and casual meal anytime. I recommend trying them out. read more

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Food was amazing and came out quickly. Highly recommend their tenders and blackened Salomon. read more

Urban Plates - Grilled Sustainable Salmon - New American Near Me - Long Beach, California

My girlfriend swears by this place! My friend has a lot of autoimmune diseases and when I eat anything delicious I'm flaring in bed for days. So she recommended it! Coincidentally, it's been on my mom's list of places to try as well. I drive by all the time. I parked in the closest parking garage and it wasn't a far walk at all. This place is located at 2nd and PCH which has a bunch of great stores and atmosphere. Also, a lot of parking. Some close up, some not so close up if you don't mind the walking When I walked in there was a counter you order at and the huge menu. They had great options like turmeric ginger rice and hummus. So I ordered one of their plates. The - Chimichurri Grass Fed Steak and then it comes with two sides. (I ordered The turmeric rice and hummus) I also got the Chimichurri on the side) We also ordered- The braised beef and mushrooms. seasoned natural beef, slow cooked with red wine sauce, whole mushrooms, yellow onions, organic carrots, celery, garlic and fresh parsley They also offer a bunch of organic drinks such as organic lemonade and organic teas and etc Fresh ingredients and none of that added stuff. This place has food for vegans, vegetarians and good food that actually fills me up without flaring me too bad Also, the organic mashed potatoes with no gravy were awesome After we ordered they give you a number for your table and bring it to you. The place was extremely packed on a random day and random hour. But they do have a huge amount of seating It did come out really fast, so I was impressed. We did get back up to look at the desserts in the case. Everything looked amazing but we were so stuffed. (They have hummingbird cake, which where I am from it's sooo popular. I'm coming back for this) Prices were great to be honest They have a pretty large menu for everyone Great outdoor seating that's dog friendly They do catering Side note. They take food allergies serious. So if you have any, don't hold back. There's plenty of options. Whatever diet you are on, here's the place to go. They also have a lot of low calorie options read more

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The food here is amazing! Anytime I'm craving a healthy, quick meal, I love to go here. I had an amazing experience with their employee, Riley. She was so sweet and helpful! read more

Urban plates will always do you a solid. Lots of healthier and tasty options, and the offerings have always been on point. Total reliability. Today I had the portobello sandwich and sesame broccoli- both very agreeable. They also have some neat drinks and dessert options. Service has always been quick and interior is clean. I love the lack of plastic- all metal utensils and water dispenser with paper cups. read more

Urban Plates - Grilled Portobello Mushroom Sandwich. Sesame broccoli - New American Near Me - Long Beach, California

So, This place was DE-LISH-OUUUUSSSS! Our work group was stuck on a super important working lunch. We found Urban Plates when looking for a place that offered gluten free options for one of our coworkers. Our group ordered the following and here are our thoughts. The seared Ahi plate with Brussell sprouts with balsamic glaze and mashed potatoes with gravy. The Tuna was fresh and flavorful, the only critique was it could have been sliced smaller so that the chunks didnt steam the inside and cook it. The gravy maybe needed a little something, but overall they loved their meal. The Brussels were super yummy! The turkey avocado sandwich with gluten free bread. Parmesan Truffle fries and gluten free chocolate chip cookie.....This coworker danced while eating this! Lol....she absolutely loved all of it. The bread was toasty and crunchy.....the club sandwich and avocado inside ingredients were super fresh and properly seasoned. The truffle fries were well seasoned and really delicious. She used the aioli and was so excited this place for being so considerate for those that cant eat gluten and be able to have such a delicious meal. The chimichurri steak with mashed potatoes and gravy and the mushrooms in garlic parmesan butter.- This was delicious.....id say foe a critique, the steak portion was a but small and the meat a bit hard to cut... either a better cut or harder sear or cook, but if that were fixed it would be phenomenal. The chimmichurri sauce and mashed potatoes and mushrooms were soooooo good. The gravy needed either salt or something to really compare to the potatoes themselves, they were so good, the gravy didnt do anything for them. A little something extra, not sure what, may fix that. The burger and fries.....so this order was a double bacon burger, no cheese cheese.......Regular French fries. The burger was well cooked and juicy and flavorful the fries cooked and seasoned well. Another coworker got the chocolate vanilla cake and they were in a cake heaven! The dragon fruit drink was also ordered and nothing but praises. We will definitely be coming back either in person or via order. Very impressed! read more

Absolutely love Urban Plates. The portions are generous, everything tastes homemade, and you can really tell they focus on fresh ingredients. Perfect place for a quick lunch or relaxed dinner. Consistently great every time. Shoutout to Judith & Kaitlyn! read more

Such healthy food with so much flavor! I was blown away by the options and the freshness. It sorta reminds me of cafeteria style ordering where you can get a plate with an entree and 2 or 3 sides. I found it really nostalgic and comforting. This place is also totally vegetarian and vegan friendly with an excellent chili glazed tofu on the menu. I'll be getting lunch here soon again!! read more

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Food was great and came out at a quick pace. our server Sam was very helpful! The restaurant was clean and very inviting.

I recommend ordering something else when visiting this location - I ordered the crispy chicken sandwich and regret my order. The bun was burnt and the burnt taste completely overpowered the flavor of the sandwich. Kind of bummed - my order at the Aliso Viejo location the last time I went was delicious and I was hoping my experience at this location would be the same. The fries that came with the sandwich weren't good either - tasted like the fryer oil needs to be changed. I'd skip the fries or get another side if your order comes with a side/fries. read more

Urban Plates - Crispy Chicken Sandwich + Fries (bun) - New American Near Me - Long Beach, California

Urban Plates is my go to spot, if I am hungry for something good for my body & soul. Their quality of food to service are spectacular. Their ambiance is very cute, making you feel like there's not work stress on your mind. Now, if you get to sit down, I hope Anthony is the one taking care of you. Hand down, sweet & tentative, putting customer serve at a utmost high level. Give this place a try~ your body will thank ya!! read more

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This place is fire! The food is amazing, the service was tops. Thank you Anthony and Ed manager super awesome, place is clean and friendly. Anthony is very kind and attentive. We ordered 7 different plates, did not disappoint, yummy! Compliment me a slice of cake and a cookie for my bday so delicious, will come back. Food was fresh and so tasty. read more

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Jess was super sweet and helpful. The desserts are also amazing here. I would gladly return!

Great food and service. Sam took great care of us. Highly recommend dining at this location!

If you're looking for a healthier menu, Urban Plates is a great choice! I had the Caribbean Salad and a side of Garlic Parmesan Roasted Mushrooms. Both were very good! The salad was light and fresh with plenty of flavor. The mushrooms were very tasty! The service was good, prices were reasonable. Two parking structures available. read more

Urban Plates - Caribbean Salad @ Urban Plates - New American Near Me - Long Beach, California

Excellent service and great location. A lot of seating, and the staff were very friendly. Leslie was very accommodating and helpful! Always a good place to eat. read more

Need healthy food open a little later? This is your spot! Urban plates is a modern and healthy take on foods we all love. From chicken, steak to seafood, there is many options and I feel like it is a good place to cater to people who want variety but in a healthy manner. The cashiers and food runners were all so nice even at the later ends of the night and they got the food out very quickly. The location itself is also very easy to get around, it is in the 2nd & PCH strip mall and it is very accessible. Seating is also so plentiful and even when a lot of people trickled in there was more than enough places to feel like you can enjoy your date night. The chimchurri steak and Nashville crispy chicken sandwich are both amazing! I think the hummus could be better but it still was refreshing. My fiancé and I will definitely back for some great bites near the beach! read more

Urban Plates - Crispy Chicken Sandwich Fries - New American Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Had a great family dinner here! Elizabeth was our kind server and was attentive in taking care of us. Food was yummy and tasted healthy, and the vibes were good. read more

Urban Plates - Inside the restaurant - New American Near Me - Long Beach, California

Excellent service, Sam was super attentive to our needs while dining. Staff at counter was very helpful and didn't mind that we had questions. Dining room is clean and food is always good! read more

This is my family's go-to when we want hearty, healthy, and quick. I usually get the chimichurri steak with veggies and mashed potatoes. My kids love the options for the kid's meals because they love steak, salmon and salads. It's not just your typical greasy 'kid food'. We've only ever ordered take-out, so I can't speak to the service but the food is always prepared incredibly fast for delivery! read more

This is my favorite urban plates location!!! The food is always so fresh and yummy and the staff is super super friendly. The space is always really clean, there are a bunch of seating options, and it's a great vibe. I'm a regular here and will continue to be :) read more

Amazing service from Sam, wonderful experience and food was delicious. It's a must to visit here in Long Beach. Would definitely eat here again. read more

Salad was good. Fresh. It was my first time here and I really liked it. Ambiance was nice too. However, I'd asked, when I ordered, if they had Diet Coke to which the gal answered, "yes." Great, Diet Coke it is. Now, I don't always order a drink. I hate paying upwards of $5 for a soda. But when I really want a Diet Coke, I really want a Diet Coke--not Diet Pepsi, not RC, not Shasta, but Coke brand (Coke drinkers, you got me, right?) However, when I tasted the drink, it was NOT Diet Coke! I went up and told the gal nicely, "this is NOT Diet Coke." She responded with, "Oh! No, that's our brand of diet soda." I told her, again, nicely, I wanted Diet Coke (have I said "Diet Coke" enough here?) and that I didn't want it. She told me it was no problem and they'd get me a refund, that the manager would come see me. He never came. So on my way out, I asked about it and she said the manager had already taken care of it and was able to refund my card. Great. Well, I NEVER received a (almost $5) refund on my credit card and I'll never go back to Urban Plates. It's not so much the $5, but the fact that I walked out of there assured they did what they told me they did, but didn't. I spent $50 plus tip for lunch for a friend and myself. I'll go elsewhere next time. read more

I enjoy coming here ! The staff is SO NICE , because I at times have came like minutes before closing but they still remain with good attitude and my food always taste good ! And they are just always so accommodating ! They have healthy options , organic sauces , sugar , and everything ! Love love their Mac and cheese ! They have a big dining area inside and out perfect for a solo diners or family or just couple! It's located in that little promenade area and I believe parking in the parking lot if free the first 2 hours ! read more

Delicious ! and Staff is always so sweet. I never had the desserts and I had the chocolate vanilla cake and the hummingbird cake slice . I went around 7pm and it wasn't too busy and it was calming and I like the lighting it's cozy. I'm excited to try all the desserts eventually! read more

I ordered a chopped turkey salad, what could go wrong, right? I could hardly eat the food it was so so salty & you could see all the salt with specks of I think Parmesan cheese which is also salty. Next time leave off the salt. It is bad for you in any case if you are older like me. And you expect something healthy no less ordering turkey salad. Really! I couldn't return it as I ordered it thru Grub Hub. read more

Urban Plates has been one of mine and my partners go-to convenient, consistent dinner options and I was thrilled when this location opened a few years ago right when we moved to Long Beach. We love a healthy, hearty meal with my favorite being the four up (four sides) with mac n cheese, carrots and golden beets, mashed potatoes, broccolini. There's something for everyone here with lots of protein and side options. I also LOVE the mango tart and have come in just to grab one. Service here is friendly, quick, knowledgeable. All questions are answered nicely about their large menu with recommendations (thank you Cat and Jess), our food runner bringing everything we need and checking on us even though it's order at the counter. Parking at 2nd and PCH is free for 90 minutes. Lots of seating indoors and outdoors, vibey decor, and free wifi (perfect place to work at lunch and dinner). Recommend for a fast, convenient, healthy, hearty dinner! read more

Urban Plates - Chimichurri Grass Fed Steak - New American Near Me - Long Beach, California

This place rocks. Great food, great service. Houston and Kyle were awesome! Please come try this.

Every time I return to urban plates my impression gets a little bit better. As a new parent, it's difficult finding healthy options that hit the mark with convenience when dining out, but Utban Plates definitely checks the mark. The food is pretty decent still, and our hostess Paola was extremely accommodating and made our time there stress free and enjoyable. read more

Had a great lunch here today after a soccer game. Good portions of healthy food for my kids. My son did the kids steak with tomato soup. I had the Niçoise salad. We shared a mango tart for dessert - yum! Excellent service from Anthony throughout. Thanks, we'll be back! read more