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4.5 (2.1k reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 9:15 pm

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Classic Cheeseburger Fries
Hugo D.

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.

Steak Frites w. peppercorn sauce
James A.

I really enjoy that I can just walk in, find a table, and order through the app and have it delivered right to my table. Today I tried the barramundi with their delicious mashed potatoes and a side Caesar salad. I tried the mango ginseng mint green tea and a dragon fruit strawberry refresher. Really refreshing drinks. Wish they came in one size larger!

Jin
Landon S.

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.

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Tony Y.

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.

Chicken Caesar Wrap
Jenny K.

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

Medium rare (not even medium) steak.
Jennie N.

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.

Cage free chicken Caesar Wrap with fries
Hubert W.

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!

Char grilled Salmon, beet salad and a house side salad with a shrimp skewer.
Gail G.

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.

Ena helped my family with our order today and her service was great! Thank you for helping me family get our food nice and fresh and it was also my first time eating here thank you so much

I was too hungry to actually showcase the meal, my bad.
Steven M.

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.

Diane K.

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.

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15 days ago

Manuel was AMAZING. Answered every questioned we had. Overall a great worker with great energy and spirit. Thank you!!!

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26 days ago

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

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

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Food was fast and fresh. Hazel was amazing, helped us out alot on what to decide on eating.

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Love the recommendations they suggested! Would definitely start trying other items they suggest. Jin at the counter made the difference.

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

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Great food and Nicole helped us with our order. Always love urban plates and this spot has a good outdoor patio

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Food was great! Lots of gf options! Service was prompt and friendly! Manuel was awesome!

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

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How is parking handled at this specific location? It looks like there's underground parking but just checking.

Free parking for 1 hour in the covered parking garage. No validation needed.

We have a group of 52 can you accommodate for 4/30/22 at maybe 730 or 8pm?

Hi Diem, We would love to have your group here but we are not set up for large parties and that is in the middle of a Saturday night which would also not work for us.… 

Does it have dining inside?

Yes, it has both inside and heated outside dining.

Will you be open on Christmas Eve?

If you haven't already, I'd suggest calling the restaurant direct..Good luck...

Is the beef in the braise grass fed?

Yes!!

Are there gluten free options?

Yes, a large amount of options

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