With locations dotting the California coastline, Urban Plates is a made-from-scratch eatery with a focus on healthy dishes and great ingredients.
Saad Nadhir and John Zagara opened the first location…
I'm not paid to say any of this but I'm going to say something I'd be traveling three United States for several weeks I've had disappointing meals that cost me a lot this is the best food I've had and probably 2 years to be honest I added shrimp to my meal it is perfect with salad everything was done to perfection I'm blown away to the amount of detail even the avocado was fresh literally
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Jeff P
Emerging Expert • 53 contributions
Loved
• 22/1/26
• DoorDash order
Everything was delicious. The burger was really good and I enjoyed the fries. The veggies were nicely cooked. I've ordered the Kids Steak Plate a few times before and it's consistently flavorful and the portions are great. I will be ordering here again for sure.
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Safiyya J
22 contributions
Didn't like
• 12/3/25
• DoorDash order
The mac and Macaroni & Cheese null void do not get it doesn't even taste to the same grade as a generic mac and cheese from a grocerystore the mac and cheese desperneed needs a revamp. Sauce wa fresh and nuggests were a nice portion for an older child.
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Ashley S
3 contributions
Didn't like
• 23/2/26
• DoorDash order
I use to love ordering from here but the quality of the food has gone down significantly. The steak is always dry and unflavored. The mash potatoes are cold with no flavor as well. It's only this specific location, the urban plates in manhattan beach and the one off Jefferson has very fresh, flavorful food.
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Pashaya K
Local Expert • 74 contributions
Liked
• 30/3/26
• DoorDash order
The seafood chowder is excellent, not too salty, with just the right spices, fresh ingredients. I appreciate that it wasn't too fishy and the flavors all complement each other! The Tomato bisque was quite tasty, lovely with the right amount of sweetness, yum! Everything was packaged well, healthy but not bland. The food was the right temperature. It's my first time eating from this restaurant and what a pleasant surprise to my palate, yes!!!! I will definitely order again!!! Thanks oh yeah, the side Caesar alas was fresh and delicious too!
