i love grabbing food from urban plates when i want a filling but guilt-less lunch. their food is always made so fresh, and i like that i can feel good about what i'm eating. it can feel a little pricey at times, but it ends up being worth it in quality. my go-to order is the chopped caesar (no tomato, add egg) with ahi tuna, which always hits. if i'm feeling a little ambitious, i'll throw in a side of mac and cheese (i love that they started adding breadcrumbs to the recipe), or the herb roasted potatoes. delicious every time! it helps that the staff is always very friendly as well and quick to help. read more

Good and healthy meal, urban plate always hits the spot for me! Hubby and I have come here multiple times and everything is a hit here! I had the tofu this time and loved the sweet and sour sauce! My favorites are the steak, ahi tuna, and beet salad! Space is large with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Service is always fast and friendly. Will come back here for a healthy food fix. read more

Urban Plates - Tofu plate - Salad Near Me - Irvine, California

I like this restaurant. The Roasted barramundi sea bass was delicious. Flavorful, light and bouncy. It tasted fresh and it was delightful. The Brussel sprouts and brocolllini had the right amount of crunch while still being tender. The veggies tasted light and fresh. The Roasted potatoes had good texture and consistency. I liked that it had the right amount of butter and herbs. The Corn tortilla soup- had a bit of sourness. The soup was somewhat viscous. The tortillas inside had good texture. Overall the soup was okay. The restaurant is clean and festive and provided tor an inviting environment. Service was friendly and helpful. Urban plates is a great option for American food if you are in the area. read more

Haven't been in awhile and dined with a couple of friends. Steak was tender and the dressing was light. Next time I think I will request for some dressing on the side. Definitely a selection of salads and their plates are always a good choice. Kiosk ordering now is the norm, could take awhile if the people in front of you can't decide read more

Urban Plates - Grilled Steak Salad - Salad Near Me - Irvine, California

This is a great casual dining restaurant in Irvine. The menu offers variety of sandwiches, salad, burgers, grilled plates. There are self kiosk at the entrance, pretty easy to use. I ordered the grilled chicken sandwich and it was okay. The staffs will bring your food to your table. Ambience is pretty good. It has indoor and outdoor tables for guests. read more

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This place has gone downhill so badly, its embarrassing. Look at this sad salad i paid over $20 for. Barely any lettuce, wilted, and that "extra" brown avocado i paid for was especially a delight. No restaurant has exhibited exorbitant raised prices and shrinkflation more than urban plates. read more

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

I ordered Chimichurri Grass Fed Steak with two sides. It tastes good but the bread was too burnt. Look at this picture, the color is not brown, it's black. Service was good. Only the bad thing was burned bread. read more

Urban Plates - The bread was too burnt. - Salad Near Me - Irvine, California

I love the simplicity of the food here! It's healthy, they've got good choices. I've eaten at the restaurant, the atmosphere is clean and friendly, and have gotten a to-go from here. I would say this is the perfect lunch spot or food to get when you're busy but want to keep it healthy! Some may not agree with liking the gluten-free bread, but I do! I got the salmon with balsamic glazed Brussels and plain broccolinis with bread today! The Brussels are super good, but the broccolinis taste and smells like chemicals a bit, not sure why. Other than that, everything tastes and looks great! Service is good, I would still recommend this place to everyone! read more

Urban Plates - My Grilled salmon plate - Salad Near Me - Irvine, California

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

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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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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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Urban Plates is a quick and easy way to order out fast but in a healthy way. I just go into the store down the road to pick up my order. It's super easy to find the pickup counter and everyone at the Tustin Marketplace location is very helpful. It's very nice to dine in as well! The environment is very welcoming and not stuffy at all. read more

Everything was excellent -- delicious food, great service, and a clean environment. Highly recommended!

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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First, I have to admit that I have not been to Urban Plates in quite awhile. I didn't realize before today that they had changed their whole food delivery/order system. My grandson and I stopped by for dinner after his first soccer practice today. I could live with the delivery system, but the menu was really limited and the quality of the food was certainly not what it used to be. The food was brought to our table quickly and the server circled back to check on us, but, honestly, cold fries, cold chicken and cold macaroni & cheese along with very sour lemonade just wasn't worth the expense. We will not be back. I really miss the old Urban Plates. read more

Grilled cage free chicken plate (9.2/10) - Bland flavor and tastes healthy. If you prefer more favorable food then this plate isn't for you. But I like tasting the food from its original taste without crazy seasonings. The bread could be better tho, it was a bit hard to chew and oily. read more

Urban Plates - Beef & Mushroom Braise - Salad Near Me - Irvine, California

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This was my first time there and I was impressed! I walked in and had no idea how this place operated, so I sat down and a clean table. I scanned a QR Code and it said I can log in or order as a guest, so, I ordered as a guest and gave my table number. My food was out in an acceptable time and they knocked it out of the park. The serving size was good, the taste was great. Bravo Urban Plates, I'll be back! read more

Urban Plates - Avocado Burger and Fries! - Salad Near Me - Irvine, California

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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Food, service, and ambiance went well! Belle helped us at the register and was very attentive, knowledgeable, welcoming, and friendly. We can tell she really cared to help and was patient, especially as we worked to figure out what to order and asked questions about different items. She made excellent suggestions and was enthusiastic and made us feel very welcomed. We will definitely come again! read more

Wonderful experience, my caesar salad was yummy and our server Belle was wonderful! Always a great time here.

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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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

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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Ordered the take out family meal with grass fed steak and sides ; will definitely come back the quality is noticeable and delicious; my kids favorite was the creamy macaroni and cheese, we also got mango cake slice and strawberry shortcake both delicious , joined the plate pass and I am so excited for it - so cool to get a discount every single time plus free delivery read more

We ordered three kids meals today from here and were sadly disappointed in the food. Two kids meals had steak that was so over done it was dry and hard to consume. They also needed a lot of gravy or salt to taste good. The last meal had salmon that was so dry we had to throw it away. The bread also is nothing to rave about since it was flavorless and dry. The only good part about the meal was the drinks. My family won't be returning here to this location again. Sadly it has gone down hill in flavor and price per meal. I now understand why it is so empty at such a busy lunch hour. If there is any way in which the business can fix this that would be greatly appreciated. Our order number was #11514161 read more

The ambience is great besides the no parking signs out front there's strawberry lemonades on the tables and family's buzzing on a sunday. I didn't want to like the food because the employees seemed so unhappy avoiding me to clock out. But the food just works together the bbq chicken meal 2 sides I got fries wich were cold but some how still good , and the Cesar salad wich was great. The bread a really delicious addition and the chicken just worked wells read more

Urban Plates - Salad Near Me - Irvine, California

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

Urban Plates - Salad Near Me - Irvine, California

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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

Urban Plates - Pinot noir - Salad Near Me - Irvine, California

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Tasty food, but salad came with cheese when requested no cheese and tortilla strips in salad were very stale.

This urban plates location is inconsistent with their food quality. I think the issue is with the manager of the store. His name is Leo. When we had an issue with the food that was given to us, the manager did not do anything about it. I could see him just chatting away. He doesn't seem to care at all. I would not recommend this location due to the staff. read more

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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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