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4.5 (4.2k reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 9:15 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.

Christy C.

Ordered takeout and got the Chimichurri Steak Combo ($24.95) and it came with a choice of 2 sides. I chose a side of Seafood Chowder and Roasted Mushrooms with Garlic Parmesan Butter (+$1). The Chimichurri Steak was just ok. It came with 5 thick slices of steak. It was a bit dry but it was marinated well. The steak was a bit tough so it was quite hard to chew. The Chimichurri sauce was disappointing since it was mainly just oil and herbs so it tasted quite bland. The Seafood Chowder was ok and slightly too salty. There wasn't much seafood other than a few small pieces of fish and some veggies. The consistency was quite thick and didn't taste too delicious. The Roasted Mushrooms with Garlic Parmesan Butter was nothing special. I didn't taste the Parmesan butter at all and the mushrooms tasted pretty bland. Overall, I wasn't too impressed and felt like the meal was a bit pricey and underwhelming unfortunately.

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.

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.

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.

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 :)

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.

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norma the host was super sweet. She was friendly and gave really good service. The food here is delicious too. I got the beats and man let me tell you they are some of the best beats I've ever had. You could say they are the bees knees.

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.

Food poisoning raw sea bass

Throwing up and stomach pains from food poisoning. Thanks for ruining my 3 day weekend. My sea bass came raw, pics below. I told the manager and in return they switched it out for a smaller portion that was still undercooked. No apology, nothing. They didn't even replace the side they took away until I asked them to. Canceling my plate pass after this.

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.

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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!

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Dropped by for a cowgirl cookie (my fav!) and Garrett the cashier was so nice even though I didn't order anything else!

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Excellent Brussel sprouts and Cowgirl Oatmeal Cookies!!! Super healthy too! My Favorite dish is the wild ahi tuna Niçoise salad!

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Food was amazing and Fernando was so helpful as our cashier and made sure we enjoyed our food! In all great experience.

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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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So many options. Natalie E helped me and she was very nice and helpful. The aesthetic and vibe was so beautiful.

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Fernando and Sheila were very kind and helpful with taking care of our order. food was fresh filling and delicious!

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We've been coming here for a few months now and it's become our weekly go to. Awesome place!!! Thanks Aaron & Javier

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Amazing service And amazing food will definitely be back !! Thanks to the chef Kekee and the cashier Aaron for the great hospitality

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Great experience. Garrett was a great help in recommending some great options for my first time.

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

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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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