Placed a pick up order for several people and I failed to add another dessert and they gave it to me for free just so not inconvenience me into ordering one at the counter. I always liked this location because it very lowkey and has a very relaxed ambiance to it. The food was amazing. Everything was well seasoned! read more

My first time trying it out and will definitely be coming back. Great food! I recommend the grilled grass fed steak and garlic Parmesan shrimp 10/10 very good. Thank you to Dan for helping me out today very helpful. read more

Fantastic food and it came out quickly! Faviola was very attentive and provided great service.

Beef plate was very salty. Beets and Brussel Sprouts where excellent. Three adults with drinks over $73.00. They still add 3% to pay for staff insurance, just raise your price. read more

Variety of food, desserts, and beverage. Cristina, Sheria, and Elijah are terrific workers! love coming here!

The food was ehhh... like I was sick and it made sicker, type shi-. I got a steak with mashed and gravy and broccoli. The steak tasted microwaved and reheated. The mashed was good but the gravy had no flavor. The broccoli had no seasonings. Waste of 56$. read more

Camilo was really great! Fast, friendly, and made me want to come back! Thank you from the softball team!

Nice atmosphere Good food. Good service. Wonderful manager named Fatima. I love that the staff there is always very nice and professional read more

Healthy alternative to any fast food option. Very tasty options. Nice ambience with enough tables to always find a good seat. Extremely reasonable prices. You gotta try it. read more

Our first time here and Carlos and team had helped us. They went above and beyond and explained what dishes to get based off our diet restrictions. Thanks Carlos for turning around a rough day into a happy one:) read more

The food was amazing the service was amazing fatima was very nice i will recommend this place to my friends and family

Ordered for pick up ASAP and the food came out within 10 minutes. Picking up was quick and easy and there was plenty of parking outside. The food itself was pretty good, and it was surprisingly filling. In my opinion, the tofu somehow didn't absorb much of the chili flavor despite sitting in it for a while. Overall, it was a pretty decent experience read more

Urban Plates - Chili Glazed Grilled Tofu - New American Near Me - Irvine, California

This place is great for a lunch/dinner meal! Lots of options, something for everyone. We got a chicken plate and a chicken sandwich. The chicken was juicy and flavorful, I was afraid it would be dry but it definitely wasn't! The sides were the beet salad, side salad, broccoli, and cauliflower. Each were delicious as well, fresh and well seasoned. The indoor decorations had a nice theme, wood planks with black accents and earthy vibes. The staff was nice and attentive, they bus your plates and are friendly. The place was clean too, bathrooms well stocked. Prices were reasonable as well! For a hearty and (somewhat) healthy meal you pay a good price. You can even participate in their rewards program and get discounts. read more

Such an awesome place! First timer and the food was great! Leo the manager introduced himself and made em feel welcomed. I truly appreciated everything and will be back. I was able to type up my work and I love that they have outlets where you can charge your phones and laptop! Thanks guys read more

Great food, Good decorating and design. Very affordable. But, location by location you may have a different taste experience which is not good. If you are living in Woodland Hills, LA, I highly recommend it. I difinitly prefer that branch to the Irvine Barranca one. I took my family member to the Woodland Hills one and they noticed the difference. I hope Urban do something regarding that. They recently eliminated asparagus and mushrooms, two of the best of the best sides which is so disappointing. I recommend this restaurant for sure. read more

Very good food well cooked and should try service is amazing brought my kid and her friend here both love read more

Urban Plates - New American Near Me - Irvine, California

REALLY good food and there are affordable options. I haven't been here in some time and forgot how tasty it is; the speciality drinks are still fire too. For those who have never been: you order at the register (they changed it from a "Go down the line and point at what you want") and you get a number depending on whether it's To Go or Dine In. They bring you your food and they'll clear it after you're gone. There's also a water thing to refill water cups and condiment tables (including Tapatio and Tabasco). There's some indoor tables as well as patio seats. Huge parking lot too so don't worry about that. read more

Urban Plates - Moroccan Chicken Braise and Classic Crispy Tender Sandwich - New American Near Me - Irvine, California

The food is always solid! Fresh and clean ... the man at the register was kind and helpful. read more

Weird taste. When I asked about the flavor , the employee just came and said it's the flavor of butter- but it's NOT butter read more

Urban Plates - Braised Beef & Mushrooms- it was tasting weird. When i inquired, they said it's the taste of butter. - New American Near Me - Irvine, California

Took my mom to dinner after a visit to the Doctor, I had been to Urban Plates before and found it quite good. In fact, other than cold French Fries I was happy about our meals. Grass Fed Steak, Grilled Salmon, Shrimp Skewer. What I didn't realize is this is one of those locations that has a small asterisk. In fact they have the smallest mention of the fact that they add 3 % to your bill to help pay for the employee benefits. This is the biggest Crock of Sheet I have ever heard. I know it's legal, the hospitality lobby put a knife to Newsomes neck , but it's unethical I don't not visit anywhere that add a percentage on their bill for anything. Put the real price on the menu. I will not ever be going back to Urban plates but will continue to give them bad reviews as I did a large Beer craft chin until they relented. All businesses have to pay wages, and many businesses provide benefits. People refuse these hidden junk fees! read more

The best cozy atmosphere for a variety of healthy food. Each time has been consistently good. Service is quick. I usually get the chimichurri steak, mashed potatoes, and veggies. I tried the garlic shrimp and it was perfect. The beef patty for the cheeseburger is a little pink and undercooked, maybe next time we will ask for it to be well done. Love coming here to wind down with dinner after work. read more

Urban Plates - Grilled Garlic Shrimp W. Parmesan Butter - New American Near Me - Irvine, California

Great fresh food, customer service, and clean restaurant. I wish they had a Urban plate closer to home, but glad I got a chance to have a lunch date here with my husband. We ordered two plates: Beef and Salmon, both came with two sides, we got asparagus, brussel sprouts, and mashed potatoes. Salmon comes with a tasty honey Dijon mustard dipping sauce, very tasty. The beef is delicious, great cooked and seasoned just perfectly. You also get a slice of bread with the order, but I didn't really care for it. The food portion is perfect per person, but cost is a bit higher than the usual casual dining service. Then again, inflation is at an all time high right now too (April 2023). Note: they do have a surcharge of 3%, so don't feel obligated to tip unless you have the means to do so. Overall great food and friendly staff. read more

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Food was delicious, I order the braised beef w mashed potatoes it was really good. The service was fantastic, everyone smiling saying hi. I want to give a shout out to Leslie for spectacular service that she provided. Thank you! read more

really good food and service. my family tried it for the first time and very much enjoyed it. definitely will come back.

Jess Jimena said to leave a review. This is the best Urban Plates ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Love their Thai noodle chicken salad! Maria was was a great help I came in on a busy Thursday lunch rush and she was so sweet

Great service from everyone. Novik was so helpful in his suggestions and so informative really like how I was treated.

Came for a quick dinner meetup with a friend! Loved this casual dining experience as it was quick but quality! They have a lot of options to choose from and are relatively healthy. I found the food to be comforting and a good light meal. read more

Urban Plates - New American Near Me - Irvine, California

ordered the salmon plate and was shocked by the portion sizes, worth it for sure, everything tasted very fresh and yummy will come back again! read more

Not only is the food amazing, and offers so many good for your body, ingredients, but I was compelled after our very enjoyable meal together, to walk up and give a compliment to the staff! I spoke with Kenton, who was gracious, after I told him that the restaurant is a clean operation. I grew up in the restaurant business, and the way my dad taught us to keep the restaurant, this includes front of the house back of the house and the restrooms were immaculate. I have rarely encountered a restaurant in Orange County that met these same standards, but Urban Plates does: Well done! Thank you for the cowboy cookies too! read more

Haven't been back to UP since the pandemic but after returning I found the food quality to have declined. My favorite salad here (steak salad) definitely does not taste as fresh and the beef quality was mediocre. The beef was chewy and salty. Also, the portion is smaller and price has gone up. Service is still friendly and fast. Tables were clean and there was plenty of space to dine in especially on a weekday. read more

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The staff is very friendly, the menu is very clear and easy to navigate, and the steak plate was also very good. I've been here many times, but the steak plate especially stood out. read more

I was helped by a really kind server named Novik. Had a great time, the ambiance is great and the staff is very friendly. I ended up with a massive cookie for free too. read more

I wanted to take the time to say ( Maria ) is an excellent manager and knows how to provide excellent service! She went out of our way to ensure we received a proper meal we payed for and went above and beyond by double checking on me and my family's satisfaction! 5 stars for her and urban plate! Thank you! Will come back and recommend to my family and friends to this location read more

Came in and Van welcomed was me with a smile. He was very kind and ready too help The food is always tasty and great. The got my order done on time and it was nice and hot. read more

got a free chocolate cookie! thank you Vespan F. nice indoor space, nice chairs, clean, free wifi read more

Urban Plates - got a free cookie. thank you Vespan F :) - New American Near Me - Irvine, California

Amazing service from Van! I usually don't leave reviews, but I had to give a shoutout to Van at Urban Plates! From the moment I walked in, Van greeted me with such genuine warmth and energy it really made my day. He was super patient while I looked over the menu and even gave great recommendations. You could tell he actually cared and wasn't just going through the motions. read more

Very fresh ingredients are obvious, no secret additives Comfortable ambiance Would return read more

Carlos is the best! We love Urban Plates! The salmon and brussels sprouts meal is my favorite 10/10

This was my first time going to an Urban Plates restaurant, but I've passed by a couple of their locations and have been wanting to try their food. I really like that they have multiple gluten free options ( I adhere to a gluten free diet) that are some of my favorite foods. So this week at the start of my birthday month, I happened to be in the area after a doctors appointment and called in my order for pickup. The person on the phone promptly took my order and verified it with me before placing it under my name and giving me a 15 minute estimated wait time. This was perfect, we drove over to the restaurant just in time for the food to be ready. While waiting in line for my order (it was during the lunch rush), I saw that they also had gluten free dessert offerings, so I ordered the almond macaroon and the flourless gluten free cake. I also ordered their specialty vanilla soda and a lemonade for my mom. Even though the server was juggling multiple orders and helping multiple people at the same time, I was still served very promptly and was in/out of the restaurant within 5 minutes. The chicken plate was perfect - the chicken was marinated and cooked to perfection so that the chicken was still juicy. The mashed potatoes were so darn good, just the right amount of butter and salt, while the charred broccoli was perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection as well. The almond macaroon tasted more like an almond pudding cookie - still delicious, just a different texture. The flourless chocolate cake was extremely decadent and hit the spot in terms of the perfect dessert. The vanilla soda made me nostalgic and reminded me of homemade soda that I used to buy when I was going to college, it was just the right amount of vanilla/sweetness for a drink. The inside of the restaurant looked very nicely decorated and very large - able to accommodate large parties, while also giving an intimate feeling that a couple could enjoy a meal here too. My mom and I really enjoyed our meal here, we can't wait to come back, try their other locations and dine in soon! read more

Urban Plates - Sustainable Oven Baked Salmon plate with a side of: bread, mashed potatoes and the beet and goat cheese salad. - New American Near Me - Irvine, California

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