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    Urban Plates

    4.5 (4.2k reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:45 pm

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    Chopped Turkey Salad
    Hamlet O.

    Ordered the chopped turkey salad. Fresh and delightful salad. Service was good but the guy at the cashier wasn't so pleasant.

    Seared Wild Ahi Tuna, Beef & Mushroom Braise, Kombucha, & Lemonade
    Melanie B.

    Brought a friend here since this has been one of my favorite Pasadena go-to's, and I'm happy to say it still holds up as a favorite :) I ordered the Seared Wild Ahi Tuna with Macaroni & Cheese and Steamed Asparagus as sides, along with the raspberry & ginger kombucha. I loved how soft and juicy the Seared Wild Ahi Tuna was. This is officially my new go-to The Macaroni & Cheese was also super soft and just the right amount of cheesy, so I'm glad I chose that as a side. And the Steamed Asparagus was seasoned really well, so I'd definitely get it again. The staff was really nice and helpful, and our food came out within minutes Plus, the inside of the restaurant is very pretty lol.

    Chimichurri chicken with 2 sides
    Josephine C.

    On a Saturday 11am in Early May, my sister and I had lunch to try their special. We ordered at the cashier of chicken chimichurri with 2 sides -side salad Caesar and mash potatoes and gravy $10.95. There are plenty of tables to sit and it is self service of plates, water, utensils. The food came out fast. Everything was delicious and I got full. Nice ambiance inside. I forgot how good the food is and everything was freshly made.

    Love this cookie!!
    Meilyn O.

    Had to stop in now that they have the seasonal BBQ ribs back on the menu. The meat is very soft and tasty. Highly recommend and of course can't go wrong with the cowgirl cookies. Jaryn was great in taking my order.

    I like coming here with family and friends for their first time. Waiting on my grass fed burger w fries
    Michael A.

    Food is good here made fresh The service is pretty quick And the ambience is nice I recommend anyone coming here to try it out. I everything is made fresh you can hear the sizzling !!

    Seared Wild Ahi Tuna
    Rosa R.

    It's been forever since we've been here, was in the area and wanted a light lunch, this is perfect! Previously service was like a cafeteria (walk down counter and choose your meal and sides) now, you place your order at the counter and then food is delivered to your table. Customer service after placing order is just okay, no follow up if you need anything for your meal. Restaurant is located on Lake Boulevard in Pasadena, street parking is available but limited with payment required, free nearby parking lot available.

    Moroccan chicken
    David W.

    Located on Lake Ave in Pasadena, Urban Plates sits amongst other popular restaurants for lunch. There is street parking but its only for 1 hour. There's also parking in the lots on the opposite side of the street, but those also fill up quick. Urban plates offers up a variety of foods that trend mostly to the healthy side. The prices are a little higher end for lunch, but the quality makes up for it. I ordered the Moroccan chicken with rice and was pleasantly surprised by the flavor. It has a nice spice flavor to it, not to be confused with spicy. The sauce has a slight sweetness that pairs really well with the rice. The bread offers a great way to scoop up the last of the sauce and as a nice change in texture. The service was incredible and everyone was really friendly. They have patio seating and its not too loud even in the middle of the day.

    Mango tart
    Christy S.

    I was excited to try Urban Plates after looking at their menu and pictures. It's clearly super popular. When we arrived for lunch around 12:30 Wednesday there was a very long line that moved pretty slowly. Everything took a while to come out, but service was very nice and friendly. I got the chili glazed grilled tofu plate with sides of mushroom stuffing and beets & goat cheese. Everything looked good, so I was surprised how unremarkable it ended up tasting. Everything I got tasted fairly standard but somewhat plain. The tofu was kinda dry and the stuffing was on the mushy side. I also got a slice of mango tart. That was probably the most disappointing one for me. First, I was surprised how small the piece was (maybe 2.5" wide at the crust end) for $8.25. But worse, it tasted strangely sour and the mango was stringy. I don't know if it was an off day or what. But given the popularity and good reviews, I'm just really surprised overall by the food I received. I parked in the garage behind the restaurant. Validation was simple but it ended up costing $6 for a little over 2 hours.

    Cristina G.

    Healthy-ish, tasty, and conveniently makes you feel like you made a responsible life choice. Portions could be a bit more generous, but hey--maybe that's the point. Parking? Bring patience. It's definitely "I want to eat clean but still enjoy life" spot. Fresh & flavorful food. Spacious & clean :) Friendly staff is absolutely a plus :)

    Seared Wild Ahi Tuna
    Kimberly D.

    This is the place to go to if you want a quick fresh meal. I had the ahi tuna salad and it was delicious. Service was pretty quick and very friendly. It's more of like chipotle style but they bring you the food. I would stop by here again.

    Menu
    Victoria S.

    First time visiting, delicious food, friendly service, big, clean & spacious with plenty of indoor & outdoor seating. There's lots of choices on the menu: Burgers, sandwiches, wraps, plates, bowls, soups, desserts, kids meals & lots of gluten free options. The food is healthy & affordable with cage free chicken, grass fed steak, sustainable seafood & refillable drinks. I enjoyed the sea bass with broccoli, mash potatoes with gravy & gluten free bread. Tip: You can get the Urban plate pass for $5/month & get 20% off your order every time. It pays for itself in one visit!

    Chocolate Chunk Cookie
    Lauren T.

    This place has changed since the pandemic; instead of ordering at each station, you order at the register. I ordered the chicken tender plate and was pleasantly surprised by the amount of salad that came as one of my sides. The chocolate chip cookie was giant and delicious. The only downside was that we validated our parking at the scanner, but it didn't work...

    The cowgirl cookie is a must !!!

    This place never disappoints! The service and people here are always wonderful . Norma asked all the right questions and took my order with a smile . It's nice to come to a place where you don't feel rushed. 5 stars for food, ambiance, and especially the exceptional customer service !!! Thank you for the hospitality! The cowgirl cookie is a must !!!

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    5 months ago

    Great food and great service. Superfood salad with salmon all the way! Comfortable seating as welll!

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    Sheila was great, food is always good thanks team at urban plates. Would recommend the chicken tenders

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    Great experience and Aaron was so accommodating and provided great suggestions. Definitely be back soon. The place to go. Don't miss it.

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    Great service and wonderful people and very friendly staff I highly recommend. Great menu selection

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    Food is really good and high quality. Nice place to take the family! Don't forget to grab a dessert.! You only live once

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    3 months ago

    Aaron was such a wonderful host with a beautiful smile. Environment here is fantastic. Food is always delicious.

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    9 months ago

    I always get great service at this Urban plates especially from Natalie! Great location too

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    6 months ago

    The food was impeccable and their chocolate chunk cookie tastes just like it was homemade. Their service is amazing as well!

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    First time here, food was great! Garette was very helpful at the register! Definitely try this place out.

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    Food was delicious and healthy! Aaron gave us super great service! Coming back soon! I recommend the grass fed steak!

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    Who tf is Ashley?

    An employee...

    What are the parking options?

    They validate for parking in the garage behind the building. It's free for 90 minutes, and there are always plenty of free spaces.

    Is it true that Creekstone Farms supplies your beef?

    Would I need a reservation for my party of 8?

    (626) 800-4448

    Is it pet friendly?

    Yes. There are often dogs on the patio.

    What are your Covid requirements for dining in? Just wear face mask unless eating?

    Yes. At least that was the rule last week when we were there.

    Can we reserve for 20 people?

    Hi Anthony, unfortunately we are still in Covid mode, where the largest table is for a party of 6. And in addition we still are a first come first serve business and do not take reservations. Thanks for your question. Have a wonderful day.

    Is there parking?

    Yes, There is a parking structure on Del Mar behind the restaurant. Take your ticket inside Urban… Read more

    Do they have happy hour?

    No, not yet. They only have beers and wine right now. That might change though, because they have a petition sign on the window to sell hard alcohol.

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    Such a cute little restaurant in South Pasadena. My friends and I went to Cannonball to celebrate…read moremy birthday and it was the best decision ever. We sat inside the restaurant but you can also reserve outdoor seating. The staff was very welcoming and too the time to explain the menu to us. Their dishes are shareable and I suggest about 4-5 dishes for a party of three. Off their menu we ordered the fried calamari, the buttermilk biscuits, yellow fin tuna tartare, the fideos clams and the barbecue chicken. Everything was delicious but our favorite was the buttermilk biscuits! Please keep in mind that the biscuits take about 20 minutes to make so please order in advance. Overall the food and ambiance were delightful and I can't wait to go back! For parking, there is street parking around the area but may be difficult since there are quite a few restaurants around sharing rhe space. There is a public parking structure down Meridian street, near heirloom bakery. We went on the weekend and the parking structure was free to park.

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    Beep, beep! Oh, that's the train. One of the small town delights in LA has got to be Mission…read moreStreet in South Pasadena -- lots of small independent shops stretching a couple blocks before and after the train tracks. When shopping tires you out, Mike & Anne's is a great lunch spot. Though I usually don't like eating outside, I'll make an exception here; there's an awesome patio with lots of sun and shade (and the indoor seating is a bit gloomy for lunchtime). You cannot beat the breakfast plates here, but I am partial to the cheeseburger/fries combo. Meat, cheese and bun are just right. My buddy had the breakfast burrito and insisted that I include it in this review. The elephant in the room? Parking. It's impossible. Try a side street around the restaurant or keep your eyes peeled for someone pulling out. Worth it!

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    I've heard some good things about this place and from other fellow yelpers friends, it must be…read moreworth it. Had a dinner reservation with some girlfriends celebrating two of their birthdays. The restaurant itself isn't too big but it does a pack a nice punch. Cute patio out front that takes some of the sidewalks and streets. Plenty of heat lamps which helped with the chilly nights. We got seated at one of the tables on the patios which was nice. Didn't really utilize inside area except for the restroom which it's quite cute in there. The rooms were pretty well decorated and executed. Nice bar area too. Like mentioned, we got seated on the patio and the heat lamps were great. Down to the menus, it's quite limited on dishes. Seemed like there were more shared plates versus the entrees. Drinks, it was fairly decent with their cocktails and wine. Service at the beginning was great. The staff were amazing and very friendly. We didn't order right away as we were still waiting for the last one to show. But did start off with some drinks. It didn't take that long for the first round which was nice. Food wise, the shared plate was a mixture of everything. Some of the olives, which is exactly what it is. The Belgian fries, nice thick cut fries with shredded pecorino cheese and a nice aioli sauce. We ended up getting a second order of it. The albacore tuna crudo was a hit which was really tasty. Chili ginger relish, mint and shallot, can't go wrong with that. Lastly the meatballs, tasty and very great for sharing. Entrees, the pan seared sea bass which I loved. Portion is pretty tiny which also seemed like they were a shared plate. Almost tapas styled. Nice chimichurri sauce and a side salad. The chicken Milanese also with a side salad of arugula. Simple dish but quite tasty. One of the salads that was somewhat hyped up by the waitress but it was just a salad. Decent but nothing major to rave about...lol... also the confit oyster mushrooms was major hit. Something that simple but quite tasty. And lastly the pan con tomate, rustic sourdough with tomatoes and burrata. Tasty as well. Overall the meal was good. From there, the second round of drinks did take a long time to arrive and with then plates that we shared, trying to get someone to clear the plates was another thing. Took a long for someone to clear the table before more items came. Even when the entrees came, all the empty starter plates were still there. And if someone did clear the plates, some was still left on the table. Finishing off the night, we did have the dessert which we tried all three. As it was two of our girlfriends birthday, they brought out a little bubbly for us to celebrate with the dessert. That was quite sweet and nice. Honestly opinion with the dessert, they were just ok. Nothing major to rave about. We tried all three on the menu and they were just ok. Overall, the food was great. Service was nice and the staffs were all very friendly. It did take a while for plates to get cleared from the table and second round did take a while, but it was manageable. It was a sweet gesture with the bubbly with the dessert which was greatly appreciated. The place is nice and great for catching up. Menu is limited and portions are quite small. You would have to get a good amount for sharing. Entrees, depending on what you order is small as well. But we enjoyed ourself.

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