I stumbled on Urban Plates while on a business trip to La Jolla. I considered more expensive places with reservation requirements . I was able to get in to UP last minute and I was very happy to find thi casual restaurant with great food and no reservation required.
Great healthy selections, the food is always great. You would pay a lot more at another restaurant.
So yummy �I had Poke’ Bowl �� My first time here and I will return. I enjoy my lunch experience = I would tell people to give it a try ��
Kimberly Riley Edwards
+5
Had friends in from out of town, took them to Urban Plates because we knew there would be something yummy for everyone. UP did not disappoint! Everyone left happy and satisfied. Staff were awesome, and the food was delicious, as always.
In addition to the healthy and fabulous food, the management at UP have big hearts and do a lot to support the local community! We love Urban Plates!
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We just returned from Urban Plates in La Jolla for the Thanksgiving Day Dinner. Everything was PERFECT!! Well, perfect really doesn't do justice any justice to describe how well everything was!!!
Our family decided to do something different this year. When I got word of Urban Plates doing a Thanksgiving dinner, I was sold. We dine at the Carlsbad location quite a bit, which we love. We had initially planned to come to La Jolla to spend Thanksgiving day at The Cove. It all worked out perfectly. Dinner at Urban Plates, then we took off to The Cove in La Jolla.
Our meal was FABULOUS and the cornbread stuffing was off the charts. I hope UP adds the
stuffing to the daily menu. It was unbelievable how good it was. I could go on and on...all I can say, it was a day well spent. EVERY SINGLE STAFF MEMBER AND COOK was so kind and courteous. They kept our glasses filled with our beverages and greeted everyone with warm smiles as they passed through the food line.
WAY TO GO UP OF LA JOLLA!!!!!
We, The Kellman Family, just want to say THANK YOU for a wonderful Thanksgiving Day Dinner. We'll definitely see y'all again soon.
Hugs to the entire UP Team of La Jolla!!
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Awesome spot to get food and drink! It’s a very affordable and diverse spot. Also the service is super great. Kye behind the counter was super helpful and understanding. My mother and father always complicate the ordering process but he handled everything with a smile while also offering some great insight. Go when he’s working!
We really enjoyed this place. We ate here for lunch and everyone in our group loved what we got. It was really busy. The food was well prepared and portions were generous. The parking lot was a big hassle and really busy but there are alot of other businesses in the lot. We'd go back there for sure.
Chill evening with casual dining and eats. Food made fresh and reasonably priced. The restaurant charges a small surcharge to pay for employees medical and this is clearly written and I agree. This makes great sense. The food came promptly. We had chicken Cobb salad, build your own triple with chicken, mash potatoes, and mac n cheese. Tomato basil soup and more mash on the side and this was a great meal. We also had a large cowboy cookie which was oatmeal coconut yummy.
Big seating area outside (covered patio) as well some indoors seating . Great ambience. Staff is very friendly and helpful.
Kandice was our server , she is the best 👌
Very impressed with the food at Urban Plates. When I arrived and I saw it was kinda like an order and take your number to a table I was wondering if it would be as good as the pictures. I can assure you it is. Excellent presentation and even better taste. I was very happy. The atmosphere was pleasant; there are several tables and a few benches and outdoor seating decor. It wasn't like most dining places where half the tables are dirty from prior customers; it was very clean and welcoming. I would definitely return. I will likely visit this place again on a future trip to San Diego.
Urban plates is my go to for a healthy and filling meal with an amazing ambiance. This location is too notch with the staff, cleanliness, and ambiance and is easy to get to and park for the La Jolla area. The food is amazing as usual and is generous portions and quality ingredients.
Kye provided excellent service and recommended options when the seafood chowder was not available. He was very patient and customer focused. It made the ordering experience very nice.
Kandice was very helpful at the register giving recommendations and options for our order. My mother had the shrimp with Parmesan butter and enjoyed it very much with a side of brussels sprouts and roasted rainbow carrots. The carrots were perfectly done to an al dente with a sweetness and served warm.
I had the local mixed beet salad and enjoyed it very much. The dressing was perfectly tart with not too much vinegar. the beats were perfectly cooked to be firm. The salad was a very good variety of flavors with arugula, pinenuts, and goat cheese. The salad was large enough to leave me perfectly satisfied for half a dessert.
One of my favorite restaurants. Great selections and great portions. It feels wonderful to eat healthy for a reasonable price!
Greg this is a good spot after you land and arrive to get good food without waiting. Get the crispy chicken tenders (you pick 2 or 3, but 2 is filling unless you're really hungry, btw honey mustard sauce is best for it). Add 2 sides:
Rainbow carrots & golden beets: good
Macaroni & cheese: standard and good
I've also tried:
Beet salad w. goat cheese: literally beets with cheese, decent
Herb Roasted potatoes: not as good as french fries or roasted carrots
My favorite restaurant here in La Jolla! As a plate pass member you get great value for incredible food and amazing service. Truly top notch. Noemi and Frankie were so friendly. Couldn’t get any better!!!!
Kye had excellent customer service when taking our order and this location always has great food!
I love this place. The food is so fresh. The environment is great. I've been twice already and plan to go back again before my vacation is over. The prices are more than fair. You get a great amount of serving size. The place was so clean.
I had a wonderful experience at this location. The food, service, and the experience were a 10/10. A worker Diana made the experience even more memorable. She was patient, helpful, and the sweetest. It makes ordering so much better especially with my anxiety! She deserves all the hype. Definitely would come back again. (:
A wonderfully healthy place to eat w\ lots options & plenty of seating outside on a covered patio. Food was absolutely amazing and dessert was even better. Very peaceful. Service was great, we'd eat here again!
We stopped here for lunch during our recent trip to San Diego. This restaurant starts out ordering in a fast food style but after that the restaurant is more typical of a sit-down establishment. The food is all freshly made. I had the shrimp parmesan skewers which were excellent. My wife enjoyed her salad along with a glass of wine. The seating area is a bit eclectic but clean. While there is no formal table service, several attentive busboys quickly removed any empty plates. Diverse menu. I would definitely eat here again.
Healthy and light options for dinner.
Grilled chicken and delicious side options.
Great outdoor seating !
Always a good lunch here. We got the membership because we go once every couple of weeks and the savings are worth it! Love that all their food is organic and fresh. They are always willing to help and are quick to fix anything wrong with your order. Easy to order and love the sauce/olive oil and balsamic they have to enhance the meal. Recommend the chicken sandwiches!
We love Urban plates!! Great food, ambiance, and service. There’s a large assortment of dishes and sides and I have yet to try something on the menu I don’t like. I love that there is nutrition information available for everything. My favorite dessert is the flourless chocolate cake - it is so rich and decadent. Nadia is awesome and was so nice helping us with our order today!
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