Delicious healthy food right next to 24 hr fitness. Excellent service by Hazel. Great urban atmosphere

Urban Plates is the place to be in Torrance! Manuel our server was the best and so friendly. 10/10 would recommend!

Fresh, filling, and a great option for a meal Stopped by Urban Plates in Torrance and really enjoyed the experience. The menu has a good variety of proteins, sides, and vegetables, so it's easy to put together a meal that fits what you're craving. Everything tasted fresh and well-seasoned, and the portions were generous. The restaurant has a clean, modern, and casual atmosphere, making it a good spot for a quick lunch or dinner. Service was friendly, especially my server Jin and the ordering process is straightforward. Prices are a little higher than typical fast food, but the quality and portion sizes make it feel reasonable. Definitely a solid choice in Torrance when you want something flavorful, fresh. I'd definitely come back and try some of the other items on the menu. read more

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The place looked really nice inside. Brought my god daughter here to grab a bite. She joined a soccer camp for the week which was only a few minutes away. They practice for almost 5-6 hours. So she was hungry and tired. She got the kid's steak with Mac & cheese. I got the steak with chimichurri, Mac & cheese, and carrots... Plus their coconut drink. Sadly, the food just sucked. The steaks were not great. Very chewy, not flavorful. The Mac and cheese was watery .... You're expecting a good cheese flavor. That was not this... I had ordered a coconut drink. Actually that was pretty good and I bought a 2nd one. We didn't finish our food. Sadly disappointed. read more

What are you supposed to do after spending a few hours at the beach and needing some food after? Easy, you head over to Urban Plates for some food and curb that hunger. I'm currently sitting inside of Urban Plates after ordering the surf and turf combo which includes the Grilled Grass Fed steak, Garlic Parmesan Shrimp, Mashed Potatoes, and Macaroni and Cheese (I picked the sides). The food was and is fantastic. This is my second time visiting an Urban Plates and my second visit only made me like it more. The macaroni and cheese and mashed potatoes are both things I've had before and both are top notch good. I got bread crumbs on my macaroni and cheese and it's the little things that make things so much more enjoyable. The mashed potatoes and gravy weren't anything super special, but they tasted great and well well with the steak especially. The steak comes cut up for you (convenient) and was cooked just the way I wanted it, while the Garlic Parmesan shrimp had wonderful flavour and were the first thing I devoured. Overall, Urban Plates is one of my favourite lunch spots in all of SoCal. The food here is freshly made and tastes great, the restaurant itself is super clean and looks great (lots of wood and dark colours which I very much like), and a super friendly staff that takes your orders, delivers the food, and helps out when they can. Manuel took care of us today with a smile on his face and I will absolutely be back in the future, especially since I DETEST posting restaurant reviews without a photo but I straight up attacked the plate as soon as it was put down in front of me. I'll make it up next time. read more

Urban Plates - I was too hungry to actually showcase the meal, my bad. - Salad Near Me - Torrance, California

I had lunch again at Urban Plates and today I tried the Korean sweet and spicy grilled chicken with mashed potatoes and gravy and tomato basil soup. I ordered through the app at my table to be delivered to my table number. The soup came out first which I greatly appreciated and then shortly afterwards my entrée came out. Everything was delicious and I can't wait to try more items on the menu since I'm now a plate pass member to get the discount. Also I noticed the parking structure gate was open so I assumed free parking on the weekends. Inside is very welcoming and again there's tons of indoor and outdoor seating. read more

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What a journey I had at Urban Plates! This is my second or third time at Urban Plates and I've been greeted and served with hospitality every visit. All employees are incredibly heartfelt and caring, especially Jin. The service is out of this world and otherworldly. Amazing, extraordinary, everything I can ask for. I will be visiting again. This place is absolutely delicious. read more

Urban Plates - Jin - Salad Near Me - Torrance, California

I thought the overall experience was just okay. I have urban plates before and thought it was good, but this time around, i can't express the same feelings. The mac and cheese needs lots of work. it was watered down and pasta was overcooked. The fish was good and flaky, which was nice, and the mushroom were cool. Service was cool and location has an abundance of seats. I personally don't think i would come back, unless my party wants too. read more

Urban Plates - fish - Salad Near Me - Torrance, California

Wanted something light and healthy so we decided to give urban plates a try! They have a decent size menu with a variety of foods to choose from! We got their grilled chicken wrap with chips and it was not too bad! Pretty basic and liked the fact that they toasted the tortilla. The downside was the chicken was a bit too big/poorly cut and they were all rolled out in the front. So once you got to the middle and end portion, all you were eating was the tortilla and lettuce and sauce. Just a casual place so nothing fancy with the service. You order at the front and they bring the food out to you. Okay place if you want casual quick foods read more

Urban Plates - Chicken Caesar Wrap - Salad Near Me - Torrance, California

Beatrice gives excellent customer service. And the food is delicious Lovely environment Highly recommended read more

Check your take out order. Will not be eating here again. The steak was over cooked and was not cut; looked nothing like their website. On another meal, they forgot the sauce. That's another reason I stopped tipping on take out orders. Total order was over $70.00. read more

Urban Plates - Medium rare (not even medium) steak. - Salad Near Me - Torrance, California

Alondra at this location has excellent customer service. She answered all my questions. Very helpful. Thank you

The food was fresh and made to order. I like the options that made a meal gluten free and the wide variety of soups, salads, entrees or sandwiches. read more

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I love how the menu changes every so often and they introduce new items for their patrons to try. This time, I had the cage free chicken wrap with the honey mustard sauce. Tasty, affordable and really good portion size. The dining room is really aesthetically pleasing, lots of space and has a good flow to it. Our server, Manuel, was great and very helpful with recommendations. Will definitely be back! read more

Urban Plates - Cage free chicken Caesar Wrap with fries - Salad Near Me - Torrance, California

I had takeout for lunch today from Urban Plates. Urban Plates is one of my favorite places because the food is both healthy and tasty. I visited the Woodland Hills location during the COVID pandemic a long time ago, and I hadn't been back since then. Today, I happened to be in Torrance, and there was an Urban Plates on the first floor of the building I visited, so I was happy and excited to stop by. I ordered the Grilled Steak Plate and chose the truffle aioli sauce on the side. The sauce was absolutely delicious. For my side dishes, I picked mashed potatoes and quinoa, and both were so good. The steak itself was also very flavorful. Everything I ordered was delicious. The restaurant was very clean and well maintained, and all the staff members were very kind and friendly. I truly enjoyed the entire experience. If there were a location closer to my home, I would definitely visit more often. read more

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Food is always tasty, with good options. Service is quick and friendly. Their Plate Pass basically pays for itself. read more

Urban Plates - Steak sandwich with cheese added. - Salad Near Me - Torrance, California

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My family and I went here to celebrate Mother's Day because one of our family members can't have gluten and they offer gluten-free dishes. Positive: each mother received a complimentary long-stemmed rose and dark chocolate pudding. Variety of foods offered and casual ambiance. Negative: my sister ordered a large cookie, but they forgot to give it to her. Our family member who can't eat gluten received a slice of bread with his chimichurri steak. read more

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The food was absolutely amazing, and the service was just as great. The vibes here are awesome, especially thanks to Jessica. Her customer service was incredible--she truly made us feel like family. read more

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We enjoyed our meal so much last week that we came back barely a week later. I had the grilled chicken sandwich and added white cheddar. It was flavorful and the bread was just right, not too soft but not hard. My husband had the surf and turf. He ate it all and said it was just as good as last time. We also tried the hummingbird cake which was delicious! Very moist. I'm sure we'll be back soon. read more

Urban Plates - Grilled chicken sandwich - Salad Near Me - Torrance, California

I liked the food here. The ambiance was quite nice and it was a great place to get a quick lunch. Manuel was really helpful in helping with picking from the available food options. read more

I appreciate how this spot keeps it real and transparent about where their ingredients come from. I've visited several of their locations, and the consistency in flavor and quality never disappoints. My only gripe? Their desserts are dangerously delicious... and seriously calorie-packed. Hahaha. Food: 4/5 While the flavors were great, a few items came out slightly cold -- and I noticed at least eight dishes sitting in the warmer waiting to be served. Not sure if it was an understaffing issue or just the kitchen moving a bit slow (see picture). - Chimichurri Grass-Fed Steak - Perfectly cooked to medium rare, tender yet meaty. The fresh chimichurri sauce ties everything together beautifully. (Grass-fed and grass-finished steak grilled and drizzled with housemade chimichurri.) - Mixed Beet Salad - 4/5 The CHUNKY beets are the star here -- generous portions and incredible freshness. (Marinated yellow and red beets, arugula, artisan lettuce, roasted tomatoes, organic carrot, crisp jicama, raw walnuts, hemp seeds, goat cheese, and preserved lemon vinaigrette.) Parking: 4/5 Free parking in the 24 Hour Fitness complex nearby. Super convenient if you're dining in, and if you're just picking up, there's plenty of space to pull up in front. Service: 3/5 Staff felt a bit overwhelmed during the dinner rush, and food delays were noticeable, but overall service was fine once things settled. read more

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The service and food were really good! A big THANK YOU to Jason the GM for being so helpful when I needed a replacement receipt. Thank you for supporting your customers! read more

Food is amazing. Service is great, just could use some extra attention. If the runner brings food out to table. On their way back to kitchen they can clear a table off. To help out, it seems the cashier is the busser. When we walked in their were 5 dirty tables with dishes. I cleaned up a table myself because my boy wanted a booth. The other clean booth had a sign to not sit at. If maybe their is a designated bus tub near by we as customers could place our dishes at to assist. But overall, we love the place! Emilee was spectacular and gave an awesome food recommendation. We will definitely try out next time. read more

I think we caught them on an off day. The floors were littered with trash and our food was mediocre. We both had burgers and the buns were cold and hard. The fries were lukewarm. Price point was fair enough, but I would happily spend more for better execution of the menu. We did notice the manager was on a cash register. Maybe there were call outs. I don't like to write bad reviews, but I felt there were enough red flags to share our experience. I still have a gift card with a balance. I will wait a week or so to revisit. Hopefully, I can update with a better experience. We noticed the manager read more

My boyfriend and I loved the service here and the team had helpful suggestions on what to get from the menu. Emilee and Beatriz made sure we were taken care. We really enjoyed the Mac and cheese and mashed potatoes especially the dragonfruit drink (must try!) We will definitely come back again soon. read more

We really enjoyed dinner. Great food great service! Lots of room to dine in. Comfortably sat family of 10. Everyone was friendly. Beatrice was great read more

Today me and my son went to have lunch. Jessica took our order and was very pleasant with a smile the whole time. The food tasted amazing and will definitely be back soon. Urban Plates is always on point!! read more

Urban Plates - Southwest grilled chicken salad and blackened salmon plate with an extra side of garlic mushrooms. - Salad Near Me - Torrance, California

Urban Plates is one of several modern casual dining restaurant chains and was originally opened in 2011 (first restaurant in San Diego). I put Urban Plates in the same categories as Mendocino Farms, Tender Greens, and Sweetgreen - think farm-to-table restaurant with scratch-made food from organic and sustainable ingredients. This is now essentially the new modern concept of old school diner restaurants. [Parking]: There's a designated parking structure right next to the restaurant. First hour is free with additional $1 for each 20 minutes. $10 daily max. [Atmosphere & service]: Modern vibe with excellent lighting. Good service - the staff will go around the tables and clean finished plates. [Menu]: For plates & sides, customers can order one protein and two sides. Some of popular protein options include Chimichurri Grass Fed Steak. As for sides, Beet Salad and Roasted Brussels Sprout are popular choices. Each side is clearly labeled as one of three categories - vegetables, starches, and grains & salads. Oh all items on the menu has calorie information. For other popular options, they have Moroccan Chicken Braise Bowl and Beef & Mushroom Braise Bowl. Other alternative options include sandwiches, salads, and soups. *** Plates & Sides (chimichurri steak 370 cal [medium rare] + macaroni & cheese 370 cal + side Caesar salad 140 cal - $21.25): Steak was cooked well, but I thought both sides were just alright - can't say they were bad but also not amazing either. *** Overall this is a great spot for (1) business or casual sit-down lunches or (2) balanced and healthy lunch options. read more

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Manuel gave great service! Food is great and fresh. We'll be back for sure. Thank you!

Service is excellent! Hazel at cashier was very detailed in taking our orders and I didn't need to repeat! She answered all my questions! Thank you!! She was kind enough to help me bring the drink to the table. Food is excellent! Always something for everyone. read more

Manuel was awesome taking our orders today! Thank you Manuel! Fast service, nice and cool atmosphere to escape the heat

Hoping this was an off day for you guys. We walked in at approximately 7:45. Left disappointed I spent money on mediocre food. I had the chicken club with a side of very dry basmati rice, couldn't finish it. The side of chips were almost stale. Had the pineapple coconut & lime juice. Not much of a lime flavor actually came off as "minty". My friend was also served dry basmati rice with some over cooked shrimp. Wished they were bigger to match the price of the plate. Another friend who had the classic chicken tenders enjoyed them. Flavorful and the Texture was there. A third friend was served the Buffalo tenders, which are usually drenched in sauce, however were not. The atmosphere and service from Jailene and a server (who's name I unfortunately didn't get) was genuinely pleasant. read more

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Food here is so fresh and good the chimichurri steak and a Moroccan chicken breaise are really good. Judging me for what I need to eat can you keep me up? The staff is very friendly, especially Ena, Beatriz and Jessica. Come back again. read more

Stopped by after taking my Mom to a Doctor's Appointment. My kiddos had their Chicken Fingers and Fries, I tried their Chimchurri Chicken Plate w Mashed Potatoes and Broccolini, Mom had Ribs and Mashed Potatoes. Food was good overall, I really loved the spicy teriyaki sauce. service was excellent Staff was attentive and friendly especially Beatriz attending to our table, alongside Jason and Ottam. read more

Urban Plates - Empty plates from a good meal. - Salad Near Me - Torrance, California

Was helped with a cashier who was very nice! Let me try the samples of drinks. Hazel thank you for a first time experience read more

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Me and my colleague came for lunch today. Manuel was so kind and accommodating. When on a lunch break they will validate for you. The food is always a 10/10 read more

Great food and service from Manuel! Love the decor and food options. I had the steak plate and it was delish.

Manuel was the best! He made the experience at urban plates the best one I've had in years!

Two stars. That is all I will be giving this place after trying it for the first--and now last--time. The environment is quite chaotic and messy. I noticed upon entering that the floors were dirty, scattered with debris, trash, and spills. I decided to see how long it would take for any of the mess to be cleaned, but it wasn't. It actually took a long while for servers to even clear the tables. I also noticed that all the tables and chairs were disorganized. Because of the messiness of both the seating and the environment, when my family and I tried to find a place to sit, we couldn't. This messiness makes an environment that had potential feel completely uninviting. I have nothing to comment on about the meh food. It definitely didn't make up for the lack of cleanliness. read more

Urban Plates - dirt on the floor upon entry - Salad Near Me - Torrance, California

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I called to place an order for pick up. I was specific when I ordered my wife's food (she's 8 months pregnant with gestational diabetes) a grilled grass fed steak make sure to cook all the way through) but when I got home i was unhappy to see they gave her the wrong order (which she couldn't eat) They did refund me but you try calming down a pregnant woman who didn't get what she asked for... read more

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