Looking for a standout dining experience in Aliso Viejo, CA? Urban Plates is a highly rated New American restaurant known for serving fresh, flavorful dishes made for guests who want quality, comfort, and a modern dining atmosphere.
With a 4.80-star rating, Urban Plates brings together the best of New American cuisine with thoughtfully prepared meals, inviting service, and a menu that appeals to everything from casual lunches to memorable dinners.
Whether you’re craving a satisfying meal with family, meeting friends for a relaxed night out, or searching for a New American restaurant in Aliso Viejo, CA that delivers both taste and consistency, Urban Plates offers a dining experience that feels both approachable and elevated.
To experience one of the top New American restaurants in Aliso Viejo, CA, visit Urban Plates and enjoy a fresh, locally searched dining destination that’s built around great food and great value.
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Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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Food & Drinks
herb marinated 270 calories without skin (protein only)*
grilled rare 130 calories (protein only)*
any 4 of our hot or cold sides 200 - 1480 calories*
grilled medium rare 260 calories (protein only)*
grilled medium rare 350 calories (protein + sauce only)*
honey dijon sauce330 calories (protein only)*
plant-based loaf of garden veggies, black beans, and organic quinoa topped with our homemade tomato jam 490 calories (protein only)*
Classic Crispy or Nashville Hot. Three jumbo hand-tossed buttermilk-battered, antibiotic & hormone-free, never frozen chicken tenders. choice of house-made dipping sauce, two seasonal sides and grilled artisan bread.
Classic Crispy or Nashville Hot. Six jumbo hand-tossed buttermilk-battered antibiotic & hormone-free, never frozen chicken tenders, choice of two house made-dipping sauces and grilled artisan bread (this item does not include two sides)
Roasted Old Bay Potatoes - 180 cal Mashed Potatoes made w/ organic potatoes - 350 cal Roasted Brussels Sprouts with turkey bacon - 180 cal Macaroni & Cheese - 370 cal Rainbow Carrots & Golden Beets - 170 cal Brown Rice - 130 cal White RIce - 150 cal Kettle Brand Chips - 150 cal Sesame Broccolini - 50 cal Organic White & Red Quinoa w/ tomato pesto - 180 cal Organic Black Beans El Rancho - 160 cal Cauliflower & Vegetable Rice - 130 cal
Beet Salad with goat cheese - 130 cal Fresh Sliced Fruit - 60 cal Side House Salad - 110 cal Side Caesar Salad - 170 cal
Hear from our valued guests
First time here and love the protein + carb +veggie style for a quick sit down place. So many options and the sides all look so good.
First time having urban plates, I got the steak salad with blue cheese dressing on the side and it was 10/10. Also shout out to Luis and Erika, they were so helpful and extremely kind! Would deff come back!
Zac was very kind when I was ordering and Luis was very kind when delieverong my entree. It came out fast and hot. Great service!
Amazing food and great service! Lovely servers especially Luis, Erika, and Ashley’ , they were very attentive, gave delicious suggestions from the menu and delivered the food in a timely manner. Definitely will be coming back !
This Urban Plate # restaurant is our go to place, regularly about once a week or twice a month. We love the salads that they have here, especially the wild ahi Niçoise salad, always fresh and always tasty. We especially appreciate the two fellows named Ryan and Zach, always pleasant and friendly…with a smile. The bush persons are also very attentive as well, cleaning up the table quickly after the guest have left.
Luis was very nice and attending. There was an item missing but he was quick to grab it! Brought us utensils without having us ask! Yummy food here!
Food was delicious and lots of options. They have many vegan, vegetarian, dairy free options. Luis and Zac were fantastic at helping us with anything we needed.
And the waiter Ashely was so polite and friendly! Luis was a great server too. We will definitely come back again!
Excellent lunch spot. Very clean, organized and the food was so good. I had a apple and beet salad, added salmon. It was fresh and bursting with flavor.
From Alabama visiting our son who lives in San Juan Capistrano. We are here at least 2x a year and have eaten at lot of restaurants. Urban Plates, by far, is our new favorite place to eat. I had the blackened salmon and my husband had steak. Both meals were perfection! Service was excellent, thanks to Ashley and Luis. We’ll definitely be back!
Common questions about Urban Plates
Urban Plates is located at 26661 Aliso Creek Rd B, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656, United States, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656, United States.
You can reach Urban Plates by calling +1 949-424-6160.
Urban Plates has a rating of 4.8 out of 5 based on 5993 customer reviews.
Urban Plates features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Urban Plates features the following service options: No-contact delivery, Delivery, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
Urban Plates features the following highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great dessert, Serves local specialty.
Urban Plates features the following popular for: Solo dining.
Urban Plates features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Coffee, Comfort food, Healthy options, Quick bite, Small plates, Vegan options, Vegetarian options, Wine.
Urban Plates features the following dining options: Catering, Counter service, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Urban Plates features the following amenities: Wi-Fi, Free Wi-Fi, Restroom.
Urban Plates features the following atmosphere: Casual, Trendy.
Urban Plates features the following crowd: Groups, LGBTQ+ friendly, Transgender safe space, University students.
Urban Plates features the following planning: Accepts reservations.
Urban Plates features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Urban Plates features the following children: Good for kids, Has changing table(s), High chairs, Kids' menu.
Urban Plates features the following parking: Free parking lot, Plenty of parking.
Urban Plates features the following pets: Dogs allowed, Dogs allowed outside.
Business Features
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