You shouldn't have to compromise when eating out
We built Urban Plates so you don't have to choose between food that's tasty, healthy and affordable. We also clearly list calories, ingredients, allergens, and nutritional information so you can hit your eating goals.
Why Urban Plates is the healthy restaurant near you worth discovering
You shouldn't have to compromise when eating out: tasty or healthy, healthy or affordable. We built Urban Plates so you don’t have to choose. Enjoy scratch-made, craveable food crafted with clean, quality ingredients—at prices that won’t break the bank. We post Urban Plates menu nutrition facts so you can choose what fits. Urban Plates clearly lists menu calories, allergens, and full nutrition for every item, so it’s easy to find food that hits your goals.
What Makes a Restaurant Healthy?
Healthy starts long before food hits the plate. A truly healthy restaurant begins with clean, quality ingredients, cooks from scratch, tells you what’s in every dish, and lets you order the way you eat. Here’s why guests choose Urban Plates:
- Quality, clean ingredients: 100% grass-fed steak, cage-free chicken, sustainable seafood, and our “Organics All the Time” guarantee.
- Made from scratch: Small-batch cooking all day. No pre-made, processed, or factory food.
- Lean protein options: Chargrilled steak, salmon, chicken, shrimp, and tofu.
- Plenty of vegetables: Scratch-made veggie sides, chef-crafted salads, seasonal produce.
- Room to customize: Cooking from scratch means you can swap sides, choose dressings and sauces on the side, and we’ll build your meal the way you want it.
- Full transparency: You get calories shown on menus, complete ingredient lists, plus nutrition and allergen details online. Urban Plates menu nutrition facts and Urban Plates allergen information help you order with confidence.
Urban Plates uses quality ingredients
What’s in your food? At Urban Plates, you can have confidence in our ingredients. We start with 100% grass-fed steak and cage-free, never-frozen chicken raised without hormones or antibiotics, plus sustainable salmon and seafood. Our Organics All the Time guarantee keeps organic staples like quinoa, potatoes, carrots, beets, and tofu on the menu every day. Seasons change, and so does our menu—see the latest Urban Plates menu nutrition facts for updates.
Urban Plates cooks from scratch
Urban Plates means real chefs in every kitchen, cooking in small batches all day long. We've got a real chargrill that adds a touch of smokey flavor to our grilled proteins. Brussels sprouts, mashed potatoes, and mac & cheese are made from scratch in-house. Unprocessed is our process—you’ll taste the difference.
Urban Plates lets you eat healthy, indulgent, or both
Build a Plate with a chargrilled protein and two sides, grab a chef-crafted salad, a hand-crafted sandwich, a 100% grass-fed burger, or a slow-cooked braise. With Urban Plates menu calories shown, you can decide how many calories you eat. Wondering if Urban Plates is healthy? Use Urban Plates nutrition and Urban Plates menu nutrition facts to tailor your order.
Urban Plates makes food that fits how you eat
Vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free, gluten-friendly, high protein, lower calorie, and GLP-1 friendly options are ready. Ask for dressing on the side, skip the bread, or swap a side. Full Urban Plates allergen information and Urban Plates nutrition details are online to guide your choices.
Answering your nutrition questions
What are the calorie counts for main dishes on this fast-casual dining menu?
Plates like Grilled Sustainable Salmon (about 330–490 calories depending on style), Grilled Grass-Fed Steak (about 250–460 calories based on sauces), and Grilled Cage-Free Chicken (roughly 270–480 calories by style) cover a wide range. Urban Plates menu calories are listed on our menus in-restaurant and online.
How much protein is in the salads offered at this restaurant?
Many salads deliver 35–54 grams of protein, including Grilled Chicken Caesar (about 44g), Chicken Cobb (about 49g), Grilled Steak Salad (about 39g), and Niçoise with tuna or salmon (about 47–51g). Check Urban Plates nutrition for exact protein values.
Are there vegetarian and vegan options?
Yes—plenty. For a vegan meal, try the Grilled Organic Tofu Plate with chili glaze, our Local Mixed Beet Salad (without the goat cheese), the Beets + Avocado Bowl, or a cup or bowl of scratch-made Tomato Basil soup. Vegan sides include Organic Carrots & Beets, Sesame Broccolini, Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Yellow Basmati Rice, Organic Red & White Quinoa, Herb Roasted Marble Potatoes, and a Side House Salad. Pick three or four for a Sides Plate.
Are there dairy-free options?
Most Plates are dairy-free, including the Grilled Grass-Fed Steak, Chimichurri Grass-Fed Steak, Grilled Cage-Free Chicken, Grilled Salmon with Dijon honey, Seared Wild Ahi Tuna, Grilled Organic Tofu, and our seasonal Grilled BBQ Pork Ribs. So are the Grilled Grass-Fed Steak Salad and Thai Chicken Noodle Salad. Our three bowls are dairy-free too: Moroccan Chicken Braise, Beef & Mushroom Braise, and Beets + Avocado Bowl. Want a sandwich? Try the Grilled Cage-Free Chicken or Grilled Grass-Fed Steak, whole or as a Half Sandwich Combo. Tomato Basil soup and all vegan sides are dairy-free as well.
Are there gluten-free options?
Most Plates are gluten-free (order without bread): steak, grilled chicken, salmon, ahi, barramundi seabass, garlic parmesan shrimp, and tofu. Most salads are also gluten-free (order without bread): Grilled Chicken Cobb, Grilled Grass-Fed Steak, and Local Mixed Beet. All three bowls are gluten-free (no bread). Tomato Basil soup is gluten-free without croutons and bread. Many sides are gluten-free, including Carrots & Beets, Broccolini, Brussels Sprouts, Basmati Rice, Quinoa, Mashed Potatoes, Marble Potatoes, House Salad, Beet Salad, and seasonal Corn on the Cob. Craving a sandwich? Swap in gluten-free bread for $1.50. If you have celiac disease or a serious allergy, review our allergen information and talk with our team before you order.
Are there low-carb entrées available at this plate-focused restaurant?
Yes. Go “protein + two veg” with Grilled Steak, Salmon, Chicken, Ahi Tuna, or Tofu, and choose low-carb sides like Simply Steamed Broccoli, Korean Spiced Roasted Mushrooms, or Side Salads. Urban Plates menu calories and macros make low-carb ordering simple—use Urban Plates menu nutrition facts to confirm carbs per side.
What are the side dish nutrition facts for this eatery?
Sides range from light to indulgent: Simply Steamed Broccoli is about 70 calories; Rainbow Carrots & Golden Beets land near 170; Herb Roasted Marble Potatoes around 120; French Fries about 430; and Mac & Cheese around 360. See Urban Plates allergen information for dairy, gluten, and other allergens in side dishes.
Born Local in Del Mar, California
We started in Del Mar, California, in 2011 and remain a California-owned and operated company. We cook from scratch with quality ingredients and serve meals on real ceramic plateware, metal silverware, and glassware. We offer sit-down vibes at takeout prices. Get your food for dine-in, takeout, or delivery—fast. With Urban Plates nutrition and Urban Plates allergen information available, you can enjoy your meal confidently.
Healthy Restaurant FAQs
Is Urban Plates healthy?
It’s as healthy as you want it to be. We cook from scratch with quality ingredients, and Urban Plates menu calories appear on every item. Use Urban Plates menu nutrition facts and Urban Plates allergen information to personalize your meal.
What’s the healthiest thing to order at Urban Plates?
Start with a Plate—grilled salmon, chicken, tofu, or steak—with two veggie sides like steamed broccoli or organic carrots and beets. For low-carb, skip bread and starchy sides. Check Urban Plates nutrition for details.
Disclaimer
Menu items, ingredients, and availability can vary by location and season. Visit urbanplates.com/nutrition for current Urban Plates menu nutrition facts and Urban Plates allergen information. If you’re wondering “Is Urban Plates healthy for me?” review Urban Plates menu calories and personalize your order.