Overview: Urban Plates
Now 15 years old, Urban Plates was founded in Del Mar and has grown to 19 locations. One of the newest is Mission Valley.
If you’re looking for a healthy, casual lunch or dinner before or after a game or show at Snapdragon Stadium, the new Urban Plates in Mission Valley is just 57 steps — more or less — from the trolley.
Hop on or hop off and get a delicious meal made fresh in-house from scratch every day.
Now 15 years old, Urban Plates was founded in Del Mar and has grown to 19 locations. One of the newest is Mission Valley.
Their mission statement is: “We make craveable, wholesome, and clean food accessible to all.” The focus is on organic, non-GMO, antibiotic and hormone-free, grass-fed steak, wild line-caught ahi tuna, sustainably raised salmon, and cage-free, hormone-free chicken.
Here you will find a substantial assortment of gluten-free, plant-based, and low-carb dishes.
The menu is extensive, featuring salads, sandwiches, bowls, plates, and desserts. It is posted outside the restaurant with photos so you can make your choice before entering. Order at the counter, and the food is delivered to your table.
Chimichurri grass-fed steak, Surf and Turf (shrimp and steak), blackened sustainable salmon, and grilled organic tofu with chili glaze are some examples of the main dishes.
One of the many options available is Moroccan Chicken Braise with potatoes. (Photo by Robin Dohrn-Simpson)
If you feel more like greens, a thai chicken noodle salad, a grilled steak salad, or a beets and avocado plant-based bowl are offered.
Combos are always a popular choice.
The half portobello mushroom sandwich combo with a choice of soup or side salad is a perfect workday lunch. You can also have this combo with grilled chicken or grilled steak.
Save room for dessert.
Besides pumpkin pie, mango tart, or flourless chocolate cake, try a gluten-free chocolate cookie or a butter-free chocolate chunk cookie, or a butter-free cowgirl cookie (cranberry, coconut, sunflower seeds, nutmeg, and cinnamon).
The Mission Valley location is at 1620 Camino de la Reina, across from Mission Valley Shopping Center.
Urban Plates also offers family meals and kids’ meals.
READ NEXT