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    Urban Plates

    4.4 (3.9k reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:45 pm
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    Moderate noise
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    Good for groups

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    Cilantro-lime ono, rosemary potatoes, mac n' cheese, and focacia - all for $10
    Mojo S.

    I thought I had I written a review about this place when I was coming regularly 8-10 years ago, but apparently I didn't. It's just weird because there was a time I was coming at least once a month despite living 30-40 miles from this location. Urban Plates has always been good at providing more upscale meals at a fair price and with a modicum of wait. It's almost cafeteria-style, with the food being prepared beforehand, except now they put together your tray and bring it to your table instead of scooping it out in front of you as work your way down the line like it used to be. The change didn't even make a difference. The barramundi was still excellent and of good size. That seafood chowder I wish was an option at every restaurant because I love chowders, stews, and chilis as sides as opposed to most places that only offer soup as an appetizer. And my mashed potatoes with gravy was great. The service was still good. I think the counter jockey had my order and total up in less than five seconds and I was fine paying in less than twenty. That's efficiency especially when you don't waste time trying to upsell the customer on every knick or knack on the menu. I appreciate that. The space and ambience is still great in there. I still like it feels like you can breathe for a second in there without fear of being kicked out in the name of turnover. In summary, this place still rocks and I should've reviewed it sooner to let folks know.

    Surf & Turf
    Jessica H.

    Friendly service. Wide variety and foods for every diet. I eat gluten free and got the surf and turf. The shrimp was just okay. The steak was pretty good. Brussels sprouts I wouldn't order again. Mashed potatoes with gravy were tasty. My kids both got chicken tenders plates- one of them is the kid size and you can see they're about the same size so just get all your kids kids meals. They both liked the chicken and fries and the Mac and cheese was good too. My mom got the barramundi sea bass and it was pretty good but the toast and asparagus were mediocre. She also got the hummingbird cake and found it to be too nutty.

    A nook at patio. Kept warmer due to the 2 heaters
    Rue K.

    I hosted a small gathering for alumni. On a Sunday afternoon, which is usually very slow There is a nook in the patio. Kept warmer due to the 2 heaters and half covered roof and windows. Love love this design compared to the other locations We asked the staff to turn down the music a bit because we can't hear our speakers and they did so thankful for that. Service was great. thank you to all the staff.

    Thanks Yelp 4 the dragonfruit! [yelp.com/events/irvine-urban-plates-celebrates-the-new-year-with-a-free-giveaway-for-wellness-wednesdays-2]
    Quinn N.

    Update Wed 1/28/2026: + Love the Surf & Turf entrée for the yummy, well-seasoned crunchy shrimp on a skewer and the flavorful steak cuts. + Urban Plates' meal options are packed with various healthy courses to keep the entire experience enriching and enjoyable. . Crowded yet ample parking and seating. - Still 3% surcharge. - Redeeming the restaurant's Wednesday offer for a free dragonfruit replensher today was awkward for some reason. The cashier didn't mention it, so I asked for it. She said, "I have to charge you." I said, "Oh, the replenisher." "You want a sample?" "Yes." She handed me a replenisher. I verified, "It's free, right?" Her "Yes" was barely audible. "Thank you," I walked away, confused why she was gonna charge me for the freebie. I enjoyed: $25.95 Surf & Turf w/ Beet salad (goat cheese) and Quinoa tomato & rustic bread + 3% surcharge + tax = $28.80 Wed Jan 14, 2026: + The salmon w/hollandaise meal was abso-tively scrumptious. - A surcharge of 3% - The cashier didn't know what the asterisks on the menu were and simply told me it meant nothing. After a lil more perusing I found the description in the menu's end corner: the universal statement about foodborne cross-contamination. "I'm not sure, I'll have to check" would've been a more suitable response than "It doesn't mean anything." + Yummy, healthy Wednesday dragonfruit wellness replenisher. Thanks Yelp for the tip! - The price was pretty extortionate for a meal that left me only half full. Within a couple hrs I was starving again! + Good clean restrooms. + Crowded yet ample parking. I had: $21.95 Salmon with broccoli + potatoes + tax = $24.36 Jun '24: I like the variety of American-style food here. I enjoyed one of their seafood meal plates that comes with a couple sides. Delicious and nutritious. I appreciate that they welcome the Japanese-American cultural MeetUp group here every Tuesday evening. Nice venue to meet new people, learn Japanese language and culture, and introduce Japanese natives to the English language and American culture. The staff are very nice and helpful. Even at closing time, they are patient with our gradual migration outdoors.

    Garlic Shrimp W. Parmesan Butter
    Nicki T.

    It was OK. Decent food. Fast service. Some unique drink like thr dragon fruit and strawberry drink. Food in be hit or miss. Bis portion, enough for a really full meal. I tried the garlic shrimp plate. This was great. But steak plate was dried and no flavor

    Andrew T.

    Always a great place to go for variety of healthy food choices. You get your choice of protein and sides and there are a lot of options! Even fried chicken/chicken tenders. Service is quick and prompt (you order at the register, they give you a number, and they bring it to your table). Food tastes fresh and well seasoned. They also have a condiment bar at the corner for ketchup, salt, pepper, and some hot sauces. A must try!

    4 sides combo
    Shaska L.

    The great thing about Urban Plates is that they offer veggies in a quick, no frills way. If you eat fast food, it can be a challenge to find vegetables that aren't fried in some way. Urban Plates quietly and efficiently fills that hole. This visit, I ended up getting tempted by the new mushroom offerings so I didn't get any broccolini or Brussels sprouts as I usually would but I always enjoy the beets salad every time. Great spot for meeting friends here for catching up as the staff are especially chill about customers hanging out and chatting. Very easy to get up and order more food if you decide you want another drink or dessert.

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    Mariana D.

    Mi lugar favorito para un delisioso y saludable almuerzo en Irvine ,se nota que son alimentos frescos y de calidad y la atención maravillosa y con amor ! Gracias por hacerme sentir en casa. Mariana de Perú

    Thai Chicken Noodle Salad
    Jessica L.

    Love urban plates for a lunch out with colleagues or friends if I'm feeling something on the healthy side. It's a more casual restaurant, service is good and found is brought out directly to you. I've gotten the chimichurri steak, Cobb salad and salmon here as well and the food always turns out great

    Grilled Portabello sandwhich
    Kate L.

    Urban Plates in Irvine really exceeded expectations. For being a chain, this location feels anything but cookie-cutter--super clean, thoughtfully designed, and just a great overall vibe. It's located in a plaza, so parking was easy. I went with the grilled portobello sandwich and added a little of their house hot sauce--game changer! It gave it just the right kick without overpowering the flavors. The sandwich was hearty, fresh, and full of texture. We also ordered the rib plate, which was generous and tender. Everything we tried felt well-balanced and fresh, and the menu leans healthy without being boring. There's a great variety of options here, especially if you're vegetarian or trying to eat cleaner. Whether you're in the mood for a protein-packed plate or something plant-based, you'll find something solid. The service was quick and efficient (we didn't wait long at all), and the ambiance was a nice surprise--both indoor and outdoor seating looked recently updated, with modern, stylish decor and a comfortable layout. Great for a casual lunch or a relaxed dinner. Highly recommend if you're in the area and want something satisfying, quick, and a little elevated from your standard fast-casual fare!

    Dagoberto P.

    Pros: I do like how you can order on your phone and they'll bring it out to your table with everything. I thought the convenience is a huge plus. Also, their menu is pretty large so it is suitable for multiple dietary restrictions. Cons: the flavors were just okay for the price. I believe my meal was over $20 and the Brussel sprouts were a miss for me. Overall, there were some great items like the friends and the burger, and it is a great place to catch up with friends, but it isn't a spot I'd regularly would go to/suggest. However, if my friends want to go, I wouldn't be opposed to trying again. The place can get pretty loud but dies down quickly. It seems that people just eat and leave, so not much socializing going on. Staff is very nice and amazing!

    Jumbo Chicken Tenders Kids Meal
    Chris M.

    Food tasted pretty good, service was fast, ambiance was nice. For the price the food was worth it. 5 stars Grass Fed Steak. Steak had nice seasonings, rice had good flavor, veggies nicely cooked. Surprised that it didn't need any seasonings. 5 stars Tzatziki Grilled Chicken. Chicken was flavorful, hummus was good. This was a pretty good plate. 3 stars Chicken Tender. The breading was a bit tough. Chicken without the breading tasted good.

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    1 month ago

    love the food! love the cookies! love the service!! nice ambiance as well i recommend the salmon plate!

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    14 days ago

    Adela made the experience at urban plates the best I've ever had! Thank you Adela, we also got the chicken Caesar wrap and it was so good!

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    Really enjoyed Urban Plates in Irvine, lots of healthy vegetarian options and the staff was so kind and helpful. Great overall experience!"

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    Great food, healthier take and good prices, better if you get plates pass. Service is friendly with a smile. Come support them!

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    Just picked up my fav Chicken Cobb salad!!! Manuel P. at the Torrance location was so friendly and professional . Thank you so much

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    Do you need a reservation for groups.?

    No, you order at the counter and pay, they give you a number. Seat yourself, then they bring your food to the table. More casual than anything.

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    Board & Brew - Irvine

    4.2(87 reviews)
    1.8 mi

    Yesterday heavy rain and very cold weather I stopped by…read moreBoard & Brew (my first time) Sam is very nice and helpful! He answered to my questions by writing back forth since I am Deaf. He offered me some samples to see if I like them I appreciate his being Deaf friendly towards to me. Many waiters are uncomfortable talking with me as a Deaf person. The food was so GOOD! Be sure to give Sam a raise Ambiance is awesome! I will definitely come back and try your yummy food! Thank you Sam you are the best waiter!

    This is my husband and I's first time at this location. We were on our way for a visit at the…read morehospital down the street so we decided to stop by. I would like to say that we both really like this location. The ambiance is nice, there's a lot of seating, indoor and outdoor. Good spot to hang out with friends and family. The food was very delicious, so kudos to the cooks and a big thanks to the guy at the bar, he handled everything very well. That being said, our experience was not the best. Upon entering the establishment, we browsed the menu for a couple minutes and came up to the counter when we were ready to order. We were not greeted or even looked at by the cashier so we weren't sure if she was busy or waiting to take our order. She finally made eye contact so we started ordering. She asked us something but the music was a little loud and there were customers chatting at the bar so it was a hard to hear. We apologized for not hearing and she repeated herself in a very annoyed tone and rolled her eyes. She already seemed annoyed as we entered the establishment so the entire process of ordering was very uncomfortable and her attitude after we missed what said, was very rude. She was giving us dirty looks our entire stay. When we got our food dropped off by the same cashier (I believe her name was Kadence as stated on the receipt) everything looked fine except they forgot to give us our sauce on the side. Not a huge deal, my husband went up to ask for it and the guy at the bar was very nice, even gave us extra sauce. We got to eating and when my husband took a bite of his sandwich, he bit into bacon and we do not eat pork! He was very upset and doesn't like to make a fuss (normally would eat the sandwich even if it was the wrong order) but again, we do not eat pork and not eating pork is a big deal to us so he just wanted the sandwich he ordered. I went to the register to ask if we can have the correct sandwich made and let them know they can take the other sandwich back and once again the guy from the bar came to help, our original cashier did not want to make eye contact, didn't bother coming up to the register or apologized for anything. We felt bad because they threw away the whole sandwich, which I know is the typical process for the food industry but still sad seeing the food go to waste. While we were waiting for the correct sandwich, Kadence was still giving us dirty looks so we decided to go eat outside and from outside we could still see her in the window continuing to give us dirty looks! Laughable at this point. My husband and I are both very friendly and understanding people, we always love to give the benefit of the doubt. Maybe she was having a bad day and it was an honest mistake, but her demeanor just made things very uncomfortable. Overall, we would not come back to this location as there are two other locations closer to where we live and their staff is always very friendly and helpful.

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    Le Diplomate Cafe - Hot Chicken Broccoli Mushroom Sandwich and a cold Carribean Cruise Smoothie for the summer days

    Le Diplomate Cafe

    4.3(2k reviews)
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    I recently moved back to SoCal from being in NorCal for a decade, and one of the first places I…read morevisited upon my return. I've been going to Le Dip for at least two decades, and the Chicken Dijon is something that always lingers in the back of my head. I will say that I was left a bit disappointed at my last visit. I, of course, purchased a Chicken Dijon. The garlic aioli and the bread were the shining stars. The bread has the perfect balance of crunch and softness that makes it so easy to eat. The chicken breast was a bit dry, and there wasn't much present in the sandwich. I like the unique contrast that the artichoke provides, but it sometimes feels like it's just placed into the sandwich straight from the jar. The artichoke comes in large chunks, and it would be much better integrated if it were roughly chopped up beforehand. I hope these are so adjustments that the owners can implement, because I think it's going to affect their bottomline if it stays the way it is.

    Been a customer for over 25 years. If I ever just need something quick bite to eat, Le Diplomate is…read morethe place. My go-to sandwich is the tuna salad ($10). Inside seating only has a couple tables but go and enjoy the outdoor tables...clean and plentiful. I remembered when I worked in Laguna Hills 10 years ago, I'd call in my order so that I could pick up and go...enough time to enjoy every bite. Since they cut the sandwich in half, you can eat at the 2nd half for later. The sweet young lady was nice and apologetic for not having the soft baguette nor the croissant anymore. It's a small place but it feels like home.

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    Mr. Pickle's Sandwich Shop - Exceptionally fresh and overflowing with delicious ingredients!  Club Sandwich.

    Mr. Pickle's Sandwich Shop

    4.1(677 reviews)
    6.5 mi
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    Postmated a Italian sandwich and this "Dutch" bread is one of the best breads I've ever had. It was…read moredelicious. Just be careful with it cutting roof of your mouth but worth it. So delicious. The sandwich has so much deli meat on it. Definitely worth it. Came fresh and fast. Have to stop in store

    We had a late night craving for their Dutch crunch bread, so we drove down here from Corona and…read morebarely made it before they closed at 9 pm. We got there at 8:30 pm, and they were already cleaning up, so we asked if they were still open before we ordered. They were so kind to let us order our sandwiches even though they were cleaning up the kitchen. We love their Dutch crunch bread so much so we bought two loaves to have at home. They made the sandwiches quick and we took ours and ate it in the car. Hubby got the whole Baja Cheesesteak with Dutch crunch bread and the meat was pretty red and the sauce was a bit spicy. He enjoyed his sandwich and his free cookie. I got the Sammie French Dip with Dutch crunch bread and the meat was too red for me. I like my meat cooked a little more, so I decided to wait to cook it more at home. The dip had a horseradish flavor which was too strong for me, so I will probably not eat it. I loved my free cookie! I really liked the Mr Pickle sandwich last time so I will definitely try another cold sandwich next time. I can't wait to make sandwiches with the Dutch bread we got!

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