Urban Plates

8707 Villa La Jolla Dr, La Jolla
(858) 263-0818

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Wild Ahi Niçoise Salad
Moroccan Chicken Braise
Chimichurri Steak Plate
Hummingbird Cake Slice
Urban Kids Steak Plate
Chicken Cobb Salad
Mushroom Sandwich
Side House Salad
Wild Ahi Nicoise
Banana Cream Pie

Menu

Featured items
Chimichurri Grass Fed Steak
our signature grass-fed and grass-finished steak grilled medium rare, drizzled with our fresh chimichurri sauce
Grilled Sustainable Salmon
grilled ASC certified North Atlantic salmon finished with our house made dijon honey sauce
Grilled Cage Free Chicken
herb marinated grilled cage-free, antibiotic & hormone free, never frozen chicken
Grilled Grass Fed Steak
our signature spice rubbed, grass-fed and grass-finished steak, grilled medium rare
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
Macaroni & Cheese
cavatappi pasta tossed with our creamy house made cheddar cheese sauce
Braised Beef & Mushrooms
seasoned natural beef, slow cooked with red wine sauce, whole mushrooms, yellow onions, organic carrots, celery, garlic and fresh parsley
Grilled Grass Fed Steak Sandwich
hand carved grass-fed steak, slow roasted tomatoes, chimichurri aioli, served on grilled rustic bread with chips
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
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
Chocolate Vanilla Layer Cake Slice
chocolate cake layers filled with vanilla bean cream, scratch made chocolate ganache, finished with seasonal berries and flowers
Sesame Broccolini
steamed broccolini tossed with our sesame ginger sauce made with tamari, rice vinegar, nori, garlic, a pinch of red chili
Kids Steak Plate
grilled grass-fed steak, any side & grilled rustic bread
Hummingbird Cake Slice
pineapple-banana cake layers filled with vanilla orange cream cheese frosting, fresh pineapple, walnuts, and rum
Chicken Cobb
organic artisan lettuce, grilled cage-free, antibiotic & hormone free, never frozen chicken, organic tomatoes, crispy turkey bacon, avocado, chopped organic egg, blue cheese, buttermilk dill dressing
Banana Cream Pie
crispy graham cracker crust filled with fresh bananas, scratch made caramel, vanilla bean pastry cream, whipped cream, finished with chocolate shavings
Apple Pie Slice
fresh granny smith apples combined with cinnamon, brown sugar and nutmeg nestled in a flaky, golden crust, topped with a crumbly streusel topping
Roasted Brussels Sprouts W. Turkey Bacon
crispy turkey bacon, roasted garlic, sweet yellow onion, finished with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice
Double Cheeseburger
two char-grilled patties of pasture raised "never-ever" beef topped with hand sliced American cheese and onion, layered with vine-ripened tomato, pickles and house made thousand island on a toasted potato bun. served with fries.
Surf & Turf
grass-fed and grass-finished steak, grilled medium rare and broiled sustainable shrimp with garlic parmesan butter

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.

Plates
Chimichurri Grass Fed Steak
our signature grass-fed and grass-finished steak grilled medium rare, drizzled with our fresh chimichurri sauce
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
Four Up
choice of four scratch-made sides
Three Up
choice of 3 scratch-made sides
Grilled Cage Free Chicken
herb marinated grilled cage-free, antibiotic & hormone free, never frozen chicken
Grilled Grass Fed Steak
our signature spice rubbed, grass-fed and grass-finished steak, grilled medium rare
Grilled Sustainable Salmon
grilled ASC certified North Atlantic salmon finished with our house made dijon honey 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
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
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)

Salads
Asian Chicken Noodle
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
Chicken Cobb
organic artisan lettuce, grilled cage-free, antibiotic & hormone free, never frozen chicken, organic tomatoes, crispy turkey bacon, avocado, chopped organic egg, blue cheese, buttermilk dill dressing
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
Wild Ahi Niçoise
organic artisan lettuce, seared herb crusted wild ahi tuna, green beans, chopped organic egg, organic tomatoes, potatoes, capers, marinated olives, mustard-champagne vinaigrette
Mixed Beet
marinated yellow & red beets, arugula, organic artisan lettuce, roasted tomatoes, organic carrot, crisp jicama, raw walnuts, hemp seeds, goat cheese, preserved lemon vinaigrette
Caribbean Salad
organic artisan lettuce, pineapple mango salsa, jicama, mint, coconut roasted cashews, mild jalapeño-lime dressing
Grilled Steak
organic artisan lettuce, grilled grass-fed steak, pineapple mango salsa, jicama, mint, coconut roasted cashews, mild jalapeño-lime dressing
Grilled Salmon Caesar
romaine lettuce, organic baby kale, grilled sustainable salmon, organic tomatoes, garlic croutons, shaved asiago, caesar dressing
Chicken Caesar
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
House Salad
organic artisan lettuce tossed with diced organic tomatoes, julienne organic carrots, crisp jicama, sweet and sour pickled red onion, preserved lemon vinaigrette

Braises, Bowls, & Soups
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
Bowl - Seafood Chowder
creamy seafood chowder with shrimp, sea bass, duroc pork bacon, potatoes, onions, celery, carrots, fresh herbs
Chili Glazed Grilled Tofu Bowl
grilled marinated organic tofu with a chili glaze, organic red and white quinoa, sesame broccolini, microgreens, topped with gochujang sauce
Cup - Seafood Chowder
creamy seafood chowder with shrimp, sea bass, duroc pork bacon, potatoes, onions, celery, carrots, fresh herbs
Cup - Tomato Basil Soup
organic tomatoes, coconut milk, pesto, croutons (vegan- gluten free omit crouton)
Bowl - Tomato Basil Soup
organic tomatoes, coconut milk, pesto, croutons (vegan- gluten free omit crouton)
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
Cup - Tomato Basil Soup (No Pesto)
organic tomatoes, coconut milk, croutons (vegan- gluten free omit crouton)
Bowl - Tomato Basil Soup (No Pesto)
organic tomatoes, coconut milk, croutons (vegan- gluten free omit crouton)

Sandwiches
(New) 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
Nashville Hot Tender Sandwich
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
Classic Crispy Tender Sandwich
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
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
Cheeseburger
char-grilled, pasture raised "never-ever" beef topped with hand sliced American cheese and onion, layered with vine-ripened tomato, pickles and house made thousand island on a toasted potato bun. served with fries.
Double Cheeseburger
two char-grilled patties of pasture raised "never-ever" beef topped with hand sliced American cheese and onion, layered with vine-ripened tomato, pickles and house made thousand island on a toasted potato bun. served with fries.

Chicken Tenders
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)
Side Crispy Chicken Tender
classic crispy or nashville hot. one crispy jumbo, hand tossed buttermilk-battered, antibiotic & hormone free, never frozen chicken tender
Jumbo Chicken Tenders Kids Meal
jumbo chicken tenders, any side & grilled rustic bread
Classic Crispy Tender Sandwich
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
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
Nashville Hot Tender Sandwich
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

Burgers
Cheeseburger
char-grilled, pasture raised "never-ever" beef topped with hand sliced American cheese and onion, layered with vine-ripened tomato, pickles and house made thousand island on a toasted potato bun. served with fries.
Double Cheeseburger
two char-grilled patties of pasture raised "never-ever" beef topped with hand sliced American cheese and onion, layered with vine-ripened tomato, pickles and house made thousand island on a toasted potato bun. served with fries.
French Fries
herb seasoned fries cooked in rice bran oil for a lighter (and delicious) eat

Vegan
Three Up
choice of 3 scratch-made sides
Four Up
choice of four scratch-made sides
Chili Glazed Grilled Tofu Bowl
grilled marinated organic tofu with a chili glaze, organic red and white quinoa, sesame broccolini, microgreens, topped with gochujang sauce
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

Family Meals
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)
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
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
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
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
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

Kids Menu
Kids Steak Plate
grilled grass-fed steak, any side & grilled rustic bread
Jumbo Chicken Tenders Kids Meal
jumbo chicken tenders, any side & grilled rustic bread
Kids Sustainable Grilled Salmon Plate
sustainable salmon, any side & grilled rustic bread
Kids Macaroni & Cheese
creamy cheddar cheese sauce & pasta. served with any side & grilled rustic bread
Kids Chicken Plate
grilled cage-free chicken, any side & grilled rustic bread

Sides
Macaroni & Cheese
cavatappi pasta tossed with our creamy house made cheddar cheese sauce
Slice Grilled Rustic Bread
grilled rustic bread brushed with extra virgin olive oil and a sprinkle of parsley
Beet Salad W. Goat Cheese
shaved fennel, roasted walnuts, pickled onions, fresh parsley, red wine vinaigrette, goat cheese
Roasted Brussels Sprouts W. Turkey Bacon
crispy turkey bacon, roasted garlic, sweet yellow onion, finished with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice
Side Garlic Shrimp W. Parmesan Butter
broiled sustainable shrimp with garlic parmesan butter
Rainbow Carrots & Golden Beets
oven roasted with our rosemary agave sauce & finished with fresh parsley
French Fries
herb seasoned fries cooked in rice bran oil for a lighter (and delicious) eat
Side Crispy Chicken Tender
classic crispy or nashville hot. one crispy jumbo, hand tossed buttermilk-battered, antibiotic & hormone free, never frozen chicken tender
Side Grilled Grass Fed Steak
our signature spice rubbed, grass-fed and grass-finished steak, grilled medium rare
Basmati Rice Pilaf
savory basmati rice with hints of garlic, onion and porcini mushrooms
Side Grilled Cage Free Chicken
herb marinated grilled cage-free, antibiotic & hormone free, never frozen chicken
Side Grilled Sustainable Salmon
grilled ASC Certified North Atlantic salmon finished with our house made dijon honey sauce
Mashed Organic Potatoes W. Gravy
velvety whipped organic potatoes with a bit of sweet cream butter and seasoning
Side Chili Glazed Grilled Tofu
grilled marinated organic tofu with a gochujang chili glaze
Mashed Organic Potatoes W. No Gravy
velvety whipped organic potatoes with a bit of sweet cream butter and seasoning
Beet Salad W. No Goat Cheese
shaved fennel, roasted walnuts, pickled onions, fresh parsley, red wine vinaigrette
Organic Red & White Quinoa W. Tomato Pesto
seasoned organic quinoa with roasted tomatoes, garlic, spices, preserved lemon
Potato Chips
Sesame Broccolini
steamed broccolini tossed with our sesame ginger sauce made with tamari, rice vinegar, nori, garlic, a pinch of red chili
Side Caesar Salad
romaine lettuce and organic baby kale tossed with diced organic tomatoes, crunchy roasted garlic croutons, shaved asiago cheese, caesar dressing
Side 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 Wild Caught Ahi
seared herb crusted wild ahi tuna

Family Sides
Macaroni & Cheese
cavatappi pasta tossed with our creamy house made cheddar cheese sauce
Mashed Organic Potatoes W. No Gravy
velvety whipped organic potatoes with a bit of sweet cream butter and seasoning
Mashed Organic Potatoes W. Gravy
velvety whipped organic potatoes with a bit of sweet cream butter and seasoning
Beet Salad W. Goat Cheese
shaved fennel, roasted walnuts, pickled onions, fresh parsley, red wine vinaigrette, goat cheese
Basmati Rice Pilaf
savory basmati rice with hints of garlic, onion and porcini mushrooms
Roasted Carrots & Golden Beets
oven roasted with our rosemary agave sauce & finished with fresh parsley
Sesame Broccolini
steamed broccolini tossed with our sesame ginger sauce made with tamari, rice vinegar, nori, garlic, a pinch of red chili
Roasted Brussels Sprouts W. Turkey Bacon
crispy turkey bacon, roasted garlic, sweet yellow onion, finished with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice
Organic Red & White Quinoa W. Tomato Pesto
seasoned organic quinoa with roasted tomatoes, garlic, spices, preserved lemon

Desserts
Chocolate Chunk Cookie (Butter-Free)
dark chocolate chunks married with caramelized sugar profile, vanilla, a hint of sea salt, crispy and chewy
Chocolate Vanilla Layer Cake Slice
chocolate cake layers filled with vanilla bean cream, scratch made chocolate ganache, finished with seasonal berries and flowers
Flourless Chocolate Cake Slice
decadent flourless chocolate cake topped with seasonal berries and edible orchid
Mango Tart Slice
hand sliced mangos layered with rum cream in a handmade butter tart shell
Hummingbird Cake Slice
pineapple-banana cake layers filled with vanilla orange cream cheese frosting, fresh pineapple, walnuts, and rum
Cookie Bag
Bag of 3 cookies.
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
Banana Cream Pie
crispy graham cracker crust filled with fresh bananas, scratch made caramel, vanilla bean pastry cream, whipped cream, finished with chocolate shavings
Apple Pie Slice
fresh granny smith apples combined with cinnamon, brown sugar and nutmeg nestled in a flaky, golden crust, topped with a crumbly streusel topping

Beverages
Organic Lemonade
organic lemon juice blended with filtered water and organic sugar
Kombucha Trilogy
Organic Iced Tea
Stubborn Soda Zero Sugar Draft Cola
Stubborn Soda Pineapple Cream Soda
Organic Green Tea
ginseng green tea infused with mint, chamomile, lemon verbena, rose hips and agave
Sparkling Water
Stubborn Soda Draft Cola
Stubborn Soda Lemon Berry Açaí
Stubborn Soda Classic Root Beer
Stubborn Soda Black Cherry W. Tarragon
Bottled Water
(New) 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
Pineapple Coconut Lime Replenisher
Kids Replenishers

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Recent Reviews

After being out of th country for 4 years I happened to be in La Jolla and stopped her for an early dinner. Urban Kitchen was as good or better than I remember. The food, but the service and Antoine specifically mad this dinning experience memorable. Thanks Antoine!
February 2026
Love this place. Thank you for the free cookie, Kandice! We've been coming here since they opened and really appreciate the service and healthful food options. It's also more ambient and peaceful than the newer mission valley location that doesn't have as nice an outdoor enclosure that location has loud beeping in their kitchen. LJ location is the best!

2-22-25 Here again and Kandice served us again :) Missed this place! Have been busy....
February 2026
We come to Urban Plates quite often but have never left a review. As a family friendly restaurant with a healthy and delicious menu, we love eating here knowing we will have a great meal each time. Today, Kandice who took our order was professional and efficient and made my kids feel comfortable and confident as they ordered their own meals.
February 2026

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Urban Plates

8707 Villa La Jolla Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 263-0818