Urban Plates Menu (Update 2025)
Urban Plates, situated in San Diego, is a haven for lovers of New American cuisine with a focus on healthy options like salads and sandwiches. This restaurant offers a plethora of utilities such as delivery, takeout, and even catering services. The menu boasts a diverse selection of plates, from the Grass Fed Lamb Osso Bucco to the Blue Cheese Grass Fed Steak, catering to various preferences. Salad enthusiasts can indulge in favorites like the Urban Superfood Salad or the Caribbean Salad. Customers have praised the flavorful dishes and fast, courteous service provided by the staff. With ample seating both indoors and outdoors, Urban Plates creates a welcoming environment for diners. The combination of quality food, reasonable prices, and a variety of options makes Urban Plates a must-visit spot for a satisfying and wholesome dining experience.
Holiday Family Meals
Chimichurri Steak Holiday Family Meal
chimichurri grass-fed steak, choice of two sides and salad, grilled rustic bread and choice of four cookies. serves 4.
Grilled Salmon Holiday Family Meal
grilled sustainable salmon, choice of two sides and salad, grilled rustic bread and choice of four cookies. serves 4.
Grilled Steak Holiday Family Meal
grilled grass-fed steak, choice of two sides and salad, grilled rustic bread and choice of four cookies. serves 4.
Chicken Tender Holiday Family Meal
crispy jumbo chicken tenders, choice of two sides and salad, grilled rustic bread and choice of four cookies. serves 4.
Grilled Chicken Holiday Family Meal
grilled cage-free chicken, choice of two sides and salad, grilled rustic bread and choice of four cookies. serves 4.
Grass Fed Lamb Osso Bucco
australian grass-fed lamb shank slow cooked in a rich, red wine sauce served with mashed organic potatoes and drizzled with a mint gremolata
Blue Cheese Grass Fed Steak
our signature 100% grass-fed steak grilled medium rare, topped with a creamy blue cheese sauce
Seared Wild Ahi Tuna
tamari marinated MSC certified wild ahi tuna seared rare, served with wasabi and ponzu dipping sauce
Chili Glazed Grilled Tofu
grilled marinated organic tofu drizzled with a sweet and spicy gochujang chili sauce
Blackened Sustainable Salmon
ASC certified sustainable salmon blackened in a cast iron skillet, served with lemon hollandaise sauce
Surf & Turf
grass-fed and grass-finished steak, grilled medium rare and broiled sustainable shrimp with garlic parmesan butter
Garlic Shrimp W. Parmesan Butter
broiled sustainable shrimp with garlic parmesan butter
Grilled Grass Fed Steak
our signature spice rubbed, grass-fed and grass-finished steak, grilled medium rare
Grilled Cage Free Chicken
herb marinated grilled cage-free, antibiotic & hormone free, never frozen chicken
Chicken 3 Tender Plate
classic crispy or nashville hot. three crispy jumbo, hand tossed buttermilk-battered, antibiotic & hormone free, never frozen chicken tenders, choice of house made dipping sauce
Chicken 2 Tender Plate
classic crispy or nashville hot. two crispy jumbo, hand tossed buttermilk-battered, antibiotic & hormone free, never frozen chicken tenders, choice of house made dipping sauce
6 Tender Feast
classic crispy or nashville hot. six crispy jumbo, hand tossed buttermilk-battered, antibiotic & hormone free, never frozen chicken tenders, choice of two house made dipping sauces and grilled artisan bread (this plate does not come with two sides)
Grilled Sustainable Salmon
chargrilled ASC certified salmon finished with our house made dijon honey sauce
Chimichurri Grass Fed Steak
our signature grass-fed and grass-finished steak grilled medium rare, drizzled with our fresh chimichurri sauce
Four Up
choice of four scratch-made sides
Three Up
choice of 3 scratch-made sides
Plates
Salads
Soup & Salad Combo
choice of tomato basil or seasonal soup and choice of side house or caesar salad
Urban Superfood Salad
organic artisan lettuce, organic baby kale, pomegranate-lemon spiced chickpeas, super seed crisps, mandarin oranges, pickled red onions, raw walnuts, blue cheese, dried cranberries, mint, blueberry champagne vinaigrette
Caribbean Salad
organic artisan lettuce, pineapple mango salsa, jicama, mint, coconut roasted cashews, mild jalapeo-lime dressing
Chicken Cobb Salad
organic artisan lettuce, grilled cage-free, antibiotic & hormone free, never frozen chicken, organic tomatoes, crispy turkey bacon, avocado, organic egg, blue cheese, buttermilk dill dressing
Grilled Steak Salad
organic artisan lettuce, grilled grass-fed steak, pineapple mango salsa, jicama, mint, coconut roasted cashews, mild jalapeo-lime dressing
Asian Chicken Noodle Salad
ramen noodles mixed with organic artisan lettuce, arugula, shredded cabbage, mandarin oranges, roasted peanuts, pineapple mango salsa, miso lemongrass dressing, grilled cage-free antibiotic & hormone free, never frozen chicken, spicy peanut dressing
Wild Ahi Nioise Salad
organic artisan lettuce, tamari marinated and seared wild ahi tuna, green beans, organic egg, organic tomatoes, potatoes, capers, marinated olives, mustard-champagne vinaigrette
Mixed Beet Salad
marinated yellow & red beets, arugula, organic artisan lettuce, roasted tomatoes, organic carrot, crisp jicama, raw walnuts, hemp seeds, goat cheese, preserved lemon vinaigrette
Beets Avocado Plant Based Bowl
organic red and white quinoa, roasted beets, avocado, raw walnuts, pickled red onions, hemp seeds, shaved cabbage, miso-lemongrass dressing
Grilled Salmon Caesar Salad
romaine lettuce, organic baby kale, grilled sustainable salmon, organic tomatoes, garlic croutons, shaved asiago, caesar dressing
Chicken Caesar Salad
romaine lettuce, organic baby kale, grilled cage-free, antibiotic & hormone free, never frozen chicken, organic tomatoes, garlic croutons, shaved asiago, caesar dressing
Caesar Salad
romaine lettuce and organic baby kale tossed with diced organic tomatoes, crunchy roasted garlic croutons, shaved asiago cheese, caesar dressing
Classic House Salad
organic artisan lettuce tossed with diced organic tomatoes, julienne organic carrots, crisp jicama, sweet and sour pickled red onion, preserved lemon vinaigrette
Braised Beef & Mushrooms
seasoned natural beef, slow cooked with red wine sauce, whole mushrooms, yellow onions, organic carrots, celery, garlic and fresh parsley
Moroccan Chicken Braise
cage-free, antibiotic & hormone free, never frozen chicken slow cooked with squash, yellow onion, preserved lemons, marinated olives, turmeric, fresh ginger, spices and cilantro
Chili Glazed Grilled Tofu Bowl
grilled marinated organic tofu with a chili glaze, organic red and white quinoa, seasonal green, microgreens, topped with gochujang sauce
Cup - Tomato Basil Soup
organic tomatoes, coconut milk, pesto, croutons (vegan- gluten free omit crouton)
Cup - Tomato Basil Soup (No Pesto)
organic tomatoes, coconut milk, croutons (vegan- gluten free omit crouton)
Bowl - Tomato Basil Soup
organic tomatoes, coconut milk, pesto, croutons (vegan- gluten free omit crouton)
Bowl - Tomato Basil Soup (No Pesto)
organic tomatoes, coconut milk, croutons (vegan- gluten free omit crouton)
Braises, Bowls, & Soups
Sandwiches
Blue Cheese Steak Sandwich
grass-fed steak topped with blue cheese sauce, with slow roasted tomatoes & chimichurri aioli on grilled rustic bread. served with chips
Seared Wild Ahi Tuna Sandwich
tamari marinated and seared MSC certified wild ahi tuna, sesame ginger slaw and chipotle aioli on a toasted potato bun. served with chips.
Turkey Avocado Club Sandwich
hand sliced herb-roasted turkey breast, avocado, duroc pork bacon, havarti cheese, crisp lettuce, vine-ripened tomato, chipotle aioli, served on grilled rustic bread with chips
Cage Free Chicken Club Sandwich
herb marinated, antibiotic & hormone free, never frozen chicken, duroc pork bacon, organic tomato, pickled onion, organic artisan lettuce, garlic aioli, white cheddar cheese, served on grilled rustic bread with chips
Grilled Grass Fed Steak Sandwich
hand carved grass-fed steak, slow roasted tomatoes, chimichurri aioli, served on grilled rustic bread with chips
Crispy Chicken Sandwich Fries
two crispy jumbo, hand breaded buttermilk-battered, antibiotic & hormone free, never frozen chicken tenders served on a toasted potato bun with roasted garlic aioli and pickles
Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich Fries
two crispy jumbo hand breaded buttermilk-battered, antibiotic & hormone free, never frozen chicken tenders tossed in Nashville hot sauce, served on a toasted potato bun with roasted garlic aioli & pickles
Grilled Cage Free Chicken Sandwich
herb marinated, antibiotic & hormone free, never frozen chicken, slow roasted tomatoes, orange-basil aioli, served on grilled rustic bread with chips
Grilled Portobello Mushroom Sandwich
marinated grilled portobello mushroom, pesto goat cheese, grilled zucchini, julienne red bell peppers, shaved red onion, arugula, served on grilled rustic bread with chips
Grass Fed Cheeseburger Fries
chargrilled, 100% grass-fed beef topped with hand sliced american cheese and onion, layered with vine-ripened tomato, pickles and housemade thousand island on a toasted potato bun
Grass Fed Double Cheeseburger Fries
two chargrilled patties of 100% grass-fed beef, hand sliced american cheese, onion, vine-ripened tomato, pickles and housemade thousand island on a toasted potato bun
Half Grilled Chicken Sandwich Combo
grilled cage-free chicken, slow roasted tomatoes & orange-basil aioli on grilled rustic bread, served with choice of soup or side salad
Half Portobello Mushroom Sandwich Combo
grilled portobello mushroom, pesto goat cheese, grilled zucchini, red bell peppers, red onion & arugula on grilled rustic bread, served with choice of soup or side salad
Half Grilled Steak Sandwich Combo
grilled grass-fed steak, slow roasted tomatoes & chimichurri aioli on grilled rustic bread, served with choice of soup or side salad
Half Turkey Avocado Club Sandwich Combo
herb-roasted turkey breast, avocado, duroc pork bacon, havarti cheese, crisp lettuce, vine-ripened tomato & chipotle aioli on grilled rustic bread, served with choice of soup or side salad
Chicken Tender Family Meal
classic crispy or nashville hot. twelve crispy jumbo, hand tossed buttermilk-battered, antibiotic & hormone free, never frozen chicken tenders, choice of two family sides, four house made dipping sauces and grilled artisan bread
Jumbo Chicken Tenders Kids Meal
jumbo chicken tenders, any side & grilled rustic bread
Side Crispy Chicken Tender
classic crispy or nashville hot. one crispy jumbo, hand tossed buttermilk-battered, antibiotic & hormone free, never frozen chicken tender
Chicken Tenders
Burgers
Truffle Parmesan Fries
french fries tossed with white truffle oil and sea salt, topped with grated parmesan cheese and minced chives. served with housemade truffle aioli and ketchup
French Fries
herb seasoned fries cooked in rice bran oil for a lighter (and delicious) eat
Seared Wild Ahi Tuna Family Meal
tamari marinated MSC certified wild ahi tuna seared rare, served with wasabi and ponzu dipping sauce
Blackened Sustainable Salmon Family Meal
sustainably raised salmon blackened in a cast iron skillet, served with lemon hollandaise sauce
Grilled Cage Free Chicken Family Meal
herb marinated cage-free chicken, certified humane, antibiotic free & never frozen, choice of two family sides and grilled artisan bread
Grilled Grass Fed Steak Family Meal
pasture raised grass-fed and grass-finished steak, spice rubbed and grilled medium rare, choice of two family sides and grilled artisan bread
Chimichurri Grass Fed Steak Family Meal
our signature grass-fed and grass-finished steak grilled medium rare, drizzled with our fresh chimichurri sauce, choice of two family sides and grilled artisan bread
Sustainable Grilled Salmon Family Meal
grilled ASC Certified North Atlantic salmon finished with our house made honey dijon sauce, choice of two family sides and grilled artisan bread
Family Meals
Kids Menu
Kids Blackened Sustainable Salmon
sustainably raised salmon blackened in a cast iron skillet, served with lemon hollandaise sauce
Kids Steak Plate
grilled grass-fed steak, any side & grilled rustic bread
Kids Chicken Plate
grilled cage-free chicken, any side & grilled rustic bread
Kids Macaroni & Cheese
creamy cheddar cheese sauce & pasta. served with any side & grilled rustic bread
Kids Sustainable Grilled Salmon Plate
sustainable salmon, any side & grilled rustic bread
Mushroom Stuffing
savory housemade stuffing with mushrooms, carrots, onions, celery, apples, cornbread, rustic bread, fresh herbs
Roasted Brussels Sprouts W. Balsamic Glaze
roasted brussels sprouts with shallots, garlic and pickled red onions, finished with a balsamic vinegar glaze
Rainbow Carrots & Golden Beets
oven roasted with our rosemary agave sauce & finished with fresh parsley
Sesame Broccoli
steamed broccoli florets tossed with our sesame ginger sauce made with tamari, rice vinegar, nori, garlic, a pinch of red chili
Simple Steamed Broccoli
gently steamed broccoli florets with a pinch of kosher salt
Organic Red & White Quinoa W. Tomato Pesto
seasoned organic quinoa with roasted tomatoes, garlic, spices, preserved lemon
Basmati Rice Pilaf
savory basmati rice with hints of garlic, onion and porcini mushrooms
Herb Roasted Marble Potatoes
roasted whole marble potatoes tossed with garlic, basil, dill & chives
Mashed Organic Potatoes W. Gravy
velvety whipped organic potatoes with a bit of sweet cream butter and seasoning
Mashed Organic Potatoes W. No Gravy
velvety whipped organic potatoes with a bit of sweet cream butter and seasoning
Macaroni & Cheese
cavatappi pasta tossed with our creamy house made cheddar cheese sauce
Beet Salad W. Goat Cheese
shaved fennel, roasted walnuts, pickled onions, fresh parsley, red wine vinaigrette, goat cheese
Beet Salad W. No Goat Cheese
shaved fennel, roasted walnuts, pickled onions, fresh parsley, red wine vinaigrette
Side Classic House Salad
organic artisan lettuce tossed with diced organic tomatoes, julienne organic carrots, crisp jicama, sweet and sour pickled red onion, preserved lemon vinaigrette
Side Caesar Salad
romaine lettuce and organic baby kale tossed with diced organic tomatoes, crunchy roasted garlic croutons, shaved asiago cheese, caesar dressing
Potato Chips
Slice Grilled Rustic Bread
grilled rustic bread brushed with extra virgin olive oil and a sprinkle of parsley
Side Seared Wild Ahi Tuna
tamari marinated MSC certified wild ahi tuna seared rare, served with wasabi and ponzu dipping sauce
Side Blackened Sustainable Salmon
ASC certified sustainable salmon blackened in a cast iron skillet, served with lemon hollandaise sauce
Side Grilled Grass Fed Steak
our signature spice rubbed, grass-fed and grass-finished steak, grilled medium rare
Side Grilled Cage Free Chicken
herb marinated grilled cage-free, antibiotic & hormone free, never frozen chicken
Side Grilled Sustainable Salmon
chargrilled ASC certified salmon finished with our house made dijon honey sauce
Side Garlic Shrimp W. Parmesan Butter
broiled sustainable shrimp with garlic parmesan butter
Side Chili Glazed Grilled Tofu
grilled marinated organic tofu drizzled with a sweet and spicy gochujang chili sauce
Sides
Desserts
Gluten Free Chocolate Cookie
chocolate on chocolate cookie with brown sugar, hints of vanilla & coffee, sprinkled with maldon sea salt*1 cookie
Chocolate Chunk Cookie (Butter-Free)
dark chocolate chunks married with caramelized sugar profile, vanilla, a hint of sea salt, crispy and chewy*1 cookie
Cowgirl Cookie (Butter-Free)
cranberries, coconut, sunflower seeds, hand grated nutmeg, cinnamon paired with caramelized brown sugar profile, vanilla, a hint of sea salt, crunchy and chewy*1 cookie
Apple Pie
fresh granny smith apples combined with cinnamon, brown sugar and nutmeg nestled in a flaky, golden crust, topped with a crumbly streusel topping*serves 1
Mango Tart
hand sliced mangos layered with rum cream in a handmade butter tart shell*serves 1
Flourless Chocolate Cake
decadent flourless chocolate cake topped with seasonal berries and edible orchid*serves 1
Hummingbird Cake
pineapple-banana cake layers filled with vanilla orange cream cheese frosting, fresh pineapple, walnuts, and rum*serves 1
Chocolate Vanilla Layer Cake
chocolate cake layers filled with vanilla bean cream, scratch made chocolate ganache, finished with seasonal berries and flowers*serves 1
Stubborn Soda Draft Cola
Stubborn Soda Zero Sugar Draft Cola
Stubborn Soda Classic Root Beer
Stubborn Soda Black Cherry W. Tarragon
Stubborn Soda Lemon Berry Aa
Cranberry Apple Ginger Replenisher
tart cranberries and juicy apples combine with fresh ginger to create the perfect blend of tangy and sweet in this seasonal replenisher
Organic Lemonade
organic lemon juice blended with filtered water and organic sugar
Pineapple Coconut Lime Replenisher
Organic Green Tea
ginseng green tea infused with mint, chamomile, lemon verbena, rose hips and agave