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06/03/2026
Don't overthink it, just order.
This week's specials:
🥗 Southwest Grilled Chicken Salad $13.99
🐟 Grilled Salmon Plate $17.99
🔥 Blackened Salmon Plate $17.99
Price valid for dine-in and takeout through 6/23.
06/02/2026
choose your maxxing
05/31/2026
Summer in full swing = lunch dates with friends ☀️ Bring your besties, we got the rest!
05/29/2026
These BBQ Ribs heard you were hungry... so they made a comeback 😌🍖
Made with housemade sweet & sour bbq sauce and paired with your choice of two scratch-made sides.
05/27/2026
Seasons change... & so does our menu ☀️
Swipe through three brand new summer favorites made for sunny day cravings:
🍔 BBQ Jalapeno Cheeseburger
🥑 Southwest Grilled Chicken Salad
🍓 Superfood Grilled Chicken Salad
05/25/2026
Sometimes you just need the classics 🤝
100% grass-fed cheeseburgers, crispy jumbo tenders, and chicken clubs stacked high
05/24/2026
did you have your 100% grass-fed protein and scratch-made sides today?
05/22/2026
It's all in the pour 😌 Great plates deserve great sauces!
🍯 Dijon Honey
🌿 Chimichurri
✨ Buttermilk Dill
🔥 Spicy Teriyaki
05/20/2026
Recognize any familiar faces? (hint: 🌹)
05/18/2026
this 🍽️ is looking a little empty...
05/17/2026
documenting the moment before the first bite 🤳
05/15/2026
warning: this 100% grass-fed steak and truffle aioli combo might become your new fave 🤭
05/13/2026
Fresh from the kitchen and ready to be your next order
This week's specials:
🐟 Roasted Barramundi Seabass $15.95
🍗 2 Chicken Tender Plate $12.95
🥗 Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad $12.95
🥬 Grilled Salmon Caesar Salad $15.95
Price valid for dine-in and takeout through 6/2.
05/11/2026
when the office is hungry, we cater! 🤝 craveable options for everyone with zero stress.
05/10/2026
Treat Mom to something she actually wants 💐🍷 Great food, a little wine, and no one asking her what's for dinner
05/08/2026
can't choose. won't choose.
05/06/2026
Something for Mom, and a little something for you 💐
Give $50, get a $10 bonus card on us. Available online only at urbanplates.com thru 6/23.
05/04/2026
Earthy roasted organic beets, creamy avocado, and hearty quinoa layered just right.
The Beets + Avocado Bowl is here for Meatless Monday 🌱
05/02/2026
Cage-free, never frozen, and always chargrilled🔥 Our chicken is herb marinated for that juicy flavor you can taste in every bite.
05/01/2026
our classic cheeseburger is always the best candidate
04/29/2026
New! Mac & Cheese with Garlic Parm Breadcrumbs🧀🍞✨
Made with our housemade five cheese sauce and finished with crispy garlic parmesan breadcrumbs. Comfort food upgraded.
04/28/2026
brb... upgrading your comfort food ⌛ launching 4.29
04/26/2026
Because everyone deserves to eat this good 💚
04/24/2026
In case you needed a closer look at our Grilled Steak Sandwich... made with 100% grass-fed steak, no compromises 🥩
04/22/2026
Proof chicken doesn't have to be boring
This week's specials:
🌿 Grilled Chimichurri Chicken Plate $13.95
🍗 Grilled Cage Free Chicken Plate $13.95
🥗 Grilled Chicken Cobb Salad $13.95
Price valid for dine-in and takeout through 5/12.
08/31/2023
Start your career at Urban Plates! We have an unwavering commitment to provide the preparation, support and development to help you succeed and reach your goals, whether we're a stepping stone along your journey or where you choose to spend a lifelong career. Now hiring: Restaurant Line Cook - Salad and Sandwich in Del Mar, CA https://bit.ly/3sH7zm7
Our Purpose is to change the way the world eats and to deliver on that purpose Our Goal is to be a great place to work where you can learn, grow, and develop both personally and professionally. Everyone deserves a job this good. We're looking for profoundly positive team members to fuel our missi...
08/30/2023
¿Puedes recomendar alguien para este empleo? Restaurant Line Cook - Grill, Carve, Bowls en Del Mar, CA https://bit.ly/47VV72k
Our Purpose is to change the way the world eats and to deliver on that purpose Our Goal is to be a great place to work where you can learn, grow, and develop both personally and professionally. Everyone deserves a job this good. We're looking for profoundly positive team members to fuel our missi...
08/29/2023
We offer our team members great perks - like a 75% meal discount, flexible scheduling, and career advancement opportunities. Apply today to join the Urban Plates team! https://bit.ly/45FNhrA
Our Purpose is to change the way the world eats and to deliver on that purpose Our Goal is to be a great place to work where you can learn, grow, and develop both personally and professionally. What is our recipe for healthy, happy Team Members? Equal parts fun and rewarding work crafting our del...
08/28/2023
Join our growing team and be a part of the movement to connect real people with real food. Apply today to join our Del Mar, CA team! https://bit.ly/44tmWvK
Our Purpose is to change the way the world eats and to deliver on that purpose Our Goal is to be a great place to work where you can learn, grow, and develop both personally and professionally. Be a part of Urban Plates and bring your energy to a place where you can nurture yourself and your care...
08/27/2023
What is our recipe for healthy, happy Team Members? Equal parts fun and rewarding work. Find a career that’s more than just a paycheck at Urban Plates. https://bit.ly/3YP91z3
Everyone deserves a job this good! We're looking for profoundly positive team members to fuel our mission to make craveable, wholesome and clean food accessible to all. Make your work matter and join our front-of-the-house team that serves our Guests directly or our back-of-the-house team that cr...
08/26/2023
Start your career at Urban Plates! We have an unwavering commitment to provide the preparation, support and development to help you succeed and reach your goals, whether we're a stepping stone along your journey or where you choose to spend a lifelong career. Now hiring: Restaurant Line Cook - Salad and Sandwich in Del Mar, CA https://bit.ly/3OOxArj
Our Purpose is to change the way the world eats and to deliver on that purpose Our Goal is to be a great place to work where you can learn, grow, and develop both personally and professionally. Everyone deserves a job this good. We're looking for profoundly positive team members to fuel our missi...
08/25/2023
Looking for work that makes a difference? Be part of the movement that is changing the way the world eats. Join our team as our newest Restaurant Line Cook - Grill, Carve, Bowls, apply today! https://bit.ly/3sxFjSS
Our Purpose is to change the way the world eats and to deliver on that purpose Our Goal is to be a great place to work where you can learn, grow, and develop both personally and professionally. Everyone deserves a job this good. We're looking for profoundly positive team members to fuel our missi...
08/24/2023
¡Únete al equipo de Urban Plates! Nueva oportunidad de BOH : Dishwasher en Del Mar, CA https://bit.ly/45G9JRs
Our Purpose is to change the way the world eats and to deliver on that purpose Our Goal is to be a great place to work where you can learn, grow, and develop both personally and professionally. Be a part of Urban Plates and bring your energy to a place where you can nurture yourself and your care...
08/23/2023
At Urban Plates, we believe that our success depends on earning and keeping a fanatical bond with Our People, one plate at a time. Want to join our team? We’re hiring: Restaurant Line Cook - Salad and Sandwich in Del Mar, CA https://bit.ly/3qRhzZv
Our Purpose is to change the way the world eats and to deliver on that purpose Our Goal is to be a great place to work where you can learn, grow, and develop both personally and professionally. Everyone deserves a job this good. We're looking for profoundly positive team members to fuel our missi...
08/21/2023
Everyone deserves a job this good. At Urban Plates looking for profoundly positive team members to fuel our mission to make craveable, wholesome and clean food accessible to all. Join our family in Del Mar, CA, apply today! https://bit.ly/3OIj8kE
Our Purpose is to change the way the world eats and to deliver on that purpose Our Goal is to be a great place to work where you can learn, grow, and develop both personally and professionally. What is our recipe for healthy, happy Team Members? Equal parts fun and rewarding work crafting our del...
08/20/2023
Join us and make a profoundly positive impact on the way the world eats. Join the Urban Plates team today! https://bit.ly/3QPrSIa
Everyone deserves a job this good! We're looking for profoundly positive team members to fuel our mission to make craveable, wholesome and clean food accessible to all. Make your work matter and join our front-of-the-house team that serves our Guests directly or our back-of-the-house team that cr...
08/19/2023
Join the Urban Plates family and become part of the movement that is changing the way the world eats, one plate at a time. Join our family in Del Mar, CA, apply today! https://bit.ly/3sijwPb
Our Purpose is to change the way the world eats and to deliver on that purpose Our Goal is to be a great place to work where you can learn, grow, and develop both personally and professionally. Everyone deserves a job this good. We're looking for profoundly positive team members to fuel our missi...
Address
12857 El Camino Real
San Diego, CA
92130
Here are some travel directions for a restaurant located on El Camino Real in San Diego.
Public transport:
- Take the bus to the nearest stop on El Camino Real.
- Get off the bus and walk south on El Camino Real for about 5 minutes until you reach the restaurant.
Driving/parking:
- From I-5, take exit 29 towards Del Mar Heights Rd.
- Merge onto Del Mar Heights Rd and continue straight for about 2 miles.
- Turn right onto El Camino Real and continue driving for about 1 mile.
- The restaurant will be on your left. There is a parking lot beside the restaurant that can be used.
Please note: This is not an explicit direction or address of Urban plates, it's just for example purpose only.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
11am - 9:15pm |
| Tuesday |
11am - 9:15pm |
| Wednesday |
11am - 9:15pm |
| Thursday |
11am - 9:15pm |
| Friday |
11am - 9:45pm |
| Saturday |
11am - 9:45pm |
| Sunday |
11am - 9:15pm |
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What people say
Urban Plates is a restaurant that specializes in American cuisine and New American dishes. Based on recent newspaper reviews, the restaurant seems to be gaining popularity among food lovers in San Diego.
A review published by the San Diego Union-Tribune in April 2021 praised the variety of options available at Urban Plates. The reviewer particularly enjoyed the grilled steak, salmon, and chicken plates, as well as the salad bar. They also noted that the restaurant offers gluten-free and vegetarian options. Another review by Eater San Diego, published in March 2021, described Urban Plates as a great option for healthy dining without sacrificing flavor.
Some customers have also shared their thoughts about Urban Plates online. For example, one Yelp review from May 2021 gave five stars to the restaurant, describing it as "fresh and flavorful" and praising its friendly staff. Another Yelp review from April 2021 mentioned that Urban Plates has a "nice variety of healthy choices" and is good for those who are looking for gluten-free or dairy-free options.
Overall, recent reviews of Urban Plates suggest that it is a solid choice for those looking for fresh, healthy American cuisine with plenty of variety.
