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Welcome to Urban Plates - La Jolla Dr, where fresh and flavorful collide! Nestled at 8707 Villa La Jolla Dr, this trendy eatery excels in salads, New American cuisine, and mouthwatering sandwiches. Their commitment to sustainability shines through with offerings such as cage-free chicken and sustainable salmon. From the classic crispy chicken tenders to the crowd-pleasing kids’ menu, each dish is crafted for all ages.

Urban Plates also impresses with its inviting atmosphere, featuring heated outdoor seating and accessibility options. Whether you're dining in, taking out, or indulging in their catering services, every visit feels special. Customers rave about the warm service, especially from staff like Kandice, who go the extra mile to ensure satisfaction. Plus, with that unmistakable charm of La Jolla, each meal becomes a delightful experience for groups, families, or a casual lunch among friends.

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Plates

Tzatziki Grilled Chicken

chargrilled, herb marinated cage-free, antibiotic & hormone free, never frozen chicken served with cucumber tzatziki sauce
$21.25

Roasted Barramundi Seabass

herb crusted sustainable barramundi seabass oven roasted and finished with house-made lemon hollandaise
$22.25

Grass Fed Lamb Osso Bucco

australian grass-fed lamb shank slow cooked in a rich, red wine sauce served with mashed organic potatoes and drizzled with a mint gremolata
$25.50

Seared Wild Ahi Tuna

tamari marinated MSC certified wild ahi tuna seared rare, served with wasabi and ponzu dipping sauce
$21.50

Chili Glazed Grilled Tofu

grilled marinated organic tofu drizzled with a sweet and spicy gochujang chili sauce
$16.25

Blackened Sustainable Salmon

ASC certified sustainable salmon blackened in a cast iron skillet, served with lemon hollandaise sauce
$24.25

Surf & Turf

grass-fed and grass-finished steak, grilled medium rare and broiled sustainable shrimp with garlic parmesan butter
$28.50

Garlic Shrimp W. Parmesan Butter

broiled sustainable shrimp with garlic parmesan butter
$19.25

Grilled Grass Fed Steak

our signature spice rubbed, grass-fed and grass-finished steak, grilled medium rare
$23.25

Grilled Cage Free Chicken

herb marinated grilled cage-free, antibiotic & hormone free, never frozen chicken
$20.25

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
$19.50

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
$16.50

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)
$29.75

Grilled Sustainable Salmon

chargrilled ASC certified salmon finished with our house made dijon honey sauce
$23.25

Chimichurri Grass Fed Steak

our signature grass-fed and grass-finished steak grilled medium rare, drizzled with our fresh chimichurri sauce
$24.25

Four Up

choice of four scratch-made sides
$18.50

Three Up

choice of 3 scratch-made sides
$15.25

Soup & Salad Combo

choice of tomato basil or seasonal soup and choice of side house or caesar salad
$11.25

Urban Superfood Salad

organic artisan lettuce, organic baby kale, pomegranate-lemon spiced chickpeas, super seed crisps, mandarin oranges, pickled red onions, raw walnuts, blue cheese, dried cranberries, mint, blueberry champagne vinaigrette
$15.50

Caribbean Salad

organic artisan lettuce, pineapple mango salsa, jicama, mint, coconut roasted cashews, mild jalapeo-lime dressing
$15.50

Chicken Cobb Salad

organic artisan lettuce, grilled cage-free, antibiotic & hormone free, never frozen chicken, organic tomatoes, crispy turkey bacon, avocado, organic egg, blue cheese, buttermilk dill dressing
$19.50

Grilled Steak Salad

organic artisan lettuce, grilled grass-fed steak, pineapple mango salsa, jicama, mint, coconut roasted cashews, mild jalapeo-lime dressing
$22.50

Asian Chicken Noodle Salad

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
$19.50

Wild Ahi Nioise Salad

organic artisan lettuce, tamari marinated and seared wild ahi tuna, green beans, organic egg, organic tomatoes, potatoes, capers, marinated olives, mustard-champagne vinaigrette
$19.50

Mixed Beet Salad

marinated yellow & red beets, arugula, organic artisan lettuce, roasted tomatoes, organic carrot, crisp jicama, raw walnuts, hemp seeds, goat cheese, preserved lemon vinaigrette
$17.50

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
$15.25

Grilled Salmon Caesar Salad

romaine lettuce, organic baby kale, grilled sustainable salmon, organic tomatoes, garlic croutons, shaved asiago, caesar dressing
$22.50

Chicken Caesar Salad

romaine lettuce, organic baby kale, grilled cage-free, antibiotic & hormone free, never frozen chicken, organic tomatoes, garlic croutons, shaved asiago, caesar dressing
$19.25

Caesar Salad

romaine lettuce and organic baby kale tossed with diced organic tomatoes, crunchy roasted garlic croutons, shaved asiago cheese, caesar dressing
$15.25

Classic House Salad

organic artisan lettuce tossed with diced organic tomatoes, julienne organic carrots, crisp jicama, sweet and sour pickled red onion, preserved lemon vinaigrette
$15.25

Salads

Braises, Bowls, & Soups

Mediterranean Chicken Bowl

chargrilledcage-free chicken marinated in mediterranean spices & drizzled with lemon sour cream. served with ginger-turmeric basmati rice, shaved red onion & mint salad, sweet cherry peppers, cucumber tzatziki, housemadehummus and sumac spiced crispy pita chips
$16.50

Braised Beef & Mushrooms

seasoned natural beef, slow cooked with red wine sauce, whole mushrooms, yellow onions, organic carrots, celery, garlic and fresh parsley
$18.25

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
$16.50

Chili Glazed Grilled Tofu Bowl

grilled marinated organic tofu with a chili glaze, organic red and white quinoa, seasonal green, microgreens, topped with gochujang sauce
$15.25

Cup - Seafood Chowder

creamy seafood chowder with shrimp, sea bass, duroc pork bacon, potatoes, onions, celery, carrots, fresh herbs
$6.00

Cup - Tomato Basil Soup

organic tomatoes, coconut milk, pesto, croutons (vegan- gluten free omit crouton)
$6.00

Cup - Tomato Basil Soup (No Pesto)

organic tomatoes, coconut milk, croutons (vegan- gluten free omit crouton)
$6.00

Bowl - Seafood Chowder

creamy seafood chowder with shrimp, sea bass, duroc pork bacon, potatoes, onions, celery, carrots, fresh herbs
$8.00

Bowl - Tomato Basil Soup

organic tomatoes, coconut milk, pesto, croutons (vegan- gluten free omit crouton)
$8.00

Bowl - Tomato Basil Soup (No Pesto)

organic tomatoes, coconut milk, croutons (vegan- gluten free omit crouton)
$8.00

Seared Wild Ahi Tuna Sandwich

tamari marinated and seared MSC certified wild ahi tuna, sesame ginger slaw and chipotle aioli on a grilled bun. served with chips.
$18.25

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
$18.50

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
$18.50

Grilled Grass Fed Steak Sandwich

hand carved grass-fed steak, slow roasted tomatoes, chimichurri aioli, served on grilled rustic bread with chips
$17.50

Crispy Chicken Sandwich Fries

two crispy jumbo, hand breaded buttermilk-battered, antibiotic & hormone free, never frozen chicken tenders served on a grilled bun with roasted garlic aioli and pickles
$15.50

Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich Fries

two crispy jumbo hand breaded buttermilk-battered, antibiotic & hormone free, never frozen chicken tenders tossed in Nashville hot sauce, served on a grilled bun with roasted garlic aioli & pickles
$15.50

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
$15.25

Grilled Portobello Mushroom Sandwich

marinated & grilled portobello mushroom, pesto hummus, grilled zucchini, julienne red bell peppers, shaved red onion, arugula, served on grilled rustic bread with chips
$15.50

Grass Fed Cheeseburger Fries

chargrilled, 100% grass-fed beef topped with hand sliced american cheese and onion, layered with vine-ripened tomato, pickles and housemade thousand island on a grilled bun
$15.50

Grass Fed Double Cheeseburger Fries

two chargrilled patties of 100% grass-fed beef, hand sliced american cheese, onion, vine-ripened tomato, pickles and housemade thousand island on a grilled bun
$17.50

Half Grilled Chicken Sandwich Combo

grilled cage-free chicken, slow roasted tomatoes & orange-basil aioli on grilled rustic bread, served with choice of soup or side salad
$12.25

Half Portobello Mushroom Sandwich Combo

marinated & grilled portobello mushroom, pesto hummus, grilled zucchini, julienne red bell peppers, shaved red onion, arugula, served on grilled rustic bread with chips
$12.25

Half Grilled Steak Sandwich Combo

grilled grass-fed steak, slow roasted tomatoes & chimichurri aioli on grilled rustic bread, served with choice of soup or side salad
$14.50

Half Turkey Avocado Club Sandwich Combo

herb-roasted turkey breast, avocado, duroc pork bacon, havarti cheese, crisp lettuce, vine-ripened tomato & chipotle aioli on grilled rustic bread, served with choice of soup or side salad
$14.50

Sandwiches

Chicken Tenders

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
$69.50

Jumbo Chicken Tenders Kids Meal

jumbo chicken tenders, any side & grilled rustic bread
$12.25

Side Crispy Chicken Tender

classic crispy or nashville hot. one crispy jumbo, hand tossed buttermilk-battered, antibiotic & hormone free, never frozen chicken tender
$6.00

Truffle Parmesan Fries

french fries tossed with white truffle oil and sea salt, topped with grated parmesan cheese and minced chives. served with housemade truffle aioli and ketchup
$7.25

French Fries

herb seasoned fries cooked in rice bran oil for a lighter (and delicious) eat
$5.25

Burgers

Family Meals

Seared Wild Ahi Tuna Family Meal

tamari marinated MSC certified wild ahi tuna seared rare, served with wasabi and ponzu dipping sauce
$80.75

Blackened Sustainable Salmon Family Meal

sustainably raised salmon blackened in a cast iron skillet, served with lemon hollandaise sauce
$86.75

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
$69.50

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
$84.75

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
$86.75

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
$84.75

Kids Blackened Sustainable Salmon

sustainably raised salmon blackened in a cast iron skillet, served with lemon hollandaise sauce
$16.50

Kids Steak Plate

grilled grass-fed steak, any side & grilled rustic bread
$13.25

Kids Chicken Plate

grilled cage-free chicken, any side & grilled rustic bread
$12.25

Kids Macaroni & Cheese

creamy cheddar cheese sauce & pasta. served with any side & grilled rustic bread
$10.25

Kids Sustainable Grilled Salmon Plate

sustainable salmon, any side & grilled rustic bread
$15.50

Kids Menu

Sides

Hummus & Pita Chips

creamy housemade hummus drizzled with organic extra virgin olive oil, served with sumac spiced crispy pita chips
$7.25

Asparagus

steamed asparagus with shallot, garlic, parsley, lemon
$6.25

Garlic Parmesan Roasted Mushrooms

cremini and button mushrooms pan roasted with porcini breadcrumbs and garlic parmesan butter
$7.25

Ginger Turmeric Basmati Rice

fragrant basmati rice infused with moroccan spices
$6.25

Roasted Brussels Sprouts W. Balsamic Glaze

roasted brussels sprouts with shallots, garlic and pickled red onions, finished with a balsamic vinegar glaze
$6.25

Rainbow Carrots & Golden Beets

oven roasted with our rosemary agave sauce & finished with fresh parsley
$6.25

Organic Red & White Quinoa W. Tomato Pesto

seasoned organic quinoa with roasted tomatoes, garlic, spices, preserved lemon
$6.25

Basmati Rice Pilaf

savory basmati rice with hints of garlic, onion and porcini mushrooms
$6.25

Herb Roasted Marble Potatoes

roasted whole marble potatoes tossed with garlic, basil, dill & chives
$6.25

Mashed Organic Potatoes W. Gravy

velvety whipped organic potatoes with a bit of sweet cream butter and seasoning
$6.25

Mashed Organic Potatoes W. No Gravy

velvety whipped organic potatoes with a bit of sweet cream butter and seasoning
$6.25

Macaroni & Cheese

cavatappi pasta tossed with our creamy house made cheddar cheese sauce
$6.25

Beet Salad W. Goat Cheese

organic red beets, pickled red onions, miso lemongrass dressing, hemp seeds, goat cheese
$6.25

Beet Salad W. No Goat Cheese

organic red beets, pickled red onions, miso lemongrass dressing, hemp seeds
$6.25

Side Classic House Salad

organic artisan lettuce tossed with diced organic tomatoes, julienne organic carrots, crisp jicama, sweet and sour pickled red onion, preserved lemon vinaigrette
$6.25

Side Caesar Salad

romaine lettuce and organic baby kale tossed with diced organic tomatoes, crunchy roasted garlic croutons, shaved asiago cheese, caesar dressing
$6.25

Potato Chips
$3.50

Slice Grilled Rustic Bread

grilled rustic bread brushed with extra virgin olive oil and a sprinkle of parsley
$1.50

Side Roasted Barramundi Seabass

herb crusted sustainable barramundi seabass oven roasted and finished with house-made lemon hollandaise
$12.00

Side Seared Wild Ahi Tuna

tamari marinated MSC certified wild ahi tuna seared rare, served with wasabi and ponzu dipping sauce
$11.25

Side Blackened Sustainable Salmon

ASC certified sustainable salmon blackened in a cast iron skillet, served with lemon hollandaise sauce
$14.25

Side Grilled Grass Fed Steak

our signature spice rubbed, grass-fed and grass-finished steak, grilled medium rare
$13.25

Side Grilled Cage Free Chicken

herb marinated grilled cage-free, antibiotic & hormone free, never frozen chicken
$10.25

Side Grilled Sustainable Salmon

chargrilled ASC certified salmon finished with our house made dijon honey sauce
$13.25

Side Garlic Shrimp W. Parmesan Butter

broiled sustainable shrimp with garlic parmesan butter
$7.00

Side Chili Glazed Grilled Tofu

grilled marinated organic tofu drizzled with a sweet and spicy gochujang chili sauce
$7.25

Gluten Free Chocolate Cookie

chocolate on chocolate cookie with brown sugar, hints of vanilla & coffee, sprinkled with maldon sea salt*1 cookie
$5.25

Chocolate Chunk Cookie (Butter-Free)

dark chocolate chunks married with caramelized sugar profile, vanilla, a hint of sea salt, crispy and chewy*1 cookie
$5.25

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*1 cookie
$5.25

Banana Cream Pie

crispy graham cracker crust filled with fresh bananas, scratch made caramel, vanilla bean pastry cream, whipped cream, finished with chocolate shavings
$8.25

Mango Tart

hand sliced mangos layered with rum cream in a handmade butter tart shell*serves 1
$9.25

Flourless Chocolate Cake

decadent flourless chocolate cake topped with seasonal berries and edible orchid*serves 1
$9.25

Hummingbird Cake

pineapple-banana cake layers filled with vanilla orange cream cheese frosting, fresh pineapple, walnuts, and rum*serves 1
$9.25

Chocolate Vanilla Layer Cake

chocolate cake layers filled with vanilla bean cream, scratch made chocolate ganache, finished with seasonal berries and flowers*serves 1
$9.25

Desserts

Beverages

Stubborn Soda
$4.25

Green Sencha Limeade

japanese sencha green tea, turmeric, lime juice, hemp seeds and organic sugar combine for an anti-inflammatoryand antioxidant rich seasonal replenisher
$6.25

Organic Lemonade

organic lemon juice blended with filtered water and organic sugar
$6.25

Pineapple Coconut Lime Replenisher
$6.25

Organic Green Tea

ginseng green tea infused with mint, chamomile, lemon verbena, rose hips and agave
$6.25

Organic Iced Tea
$5.25

Kids Replenishers
$0.00

Kombucha Trilogy
$7.50

Bottled Water
$4.50

Sparkling Water
$4.50

Assorted Sandwich Tray

*serves 5//10 half sandwiches
$77.50

Party Favorites

Serviceware

Forks
$0.00

Spoons
$0.00

Knives
$0.00

Straws
$0.00

Napkins
$0.00