Urban Plates

Urban Plates is a chef-driven, fast-casual restaurant chain founded in 2011 by Saad Nadhir and John Zagara in San Diego, California.

The brand is dedicated to providing wholesome, clean, and craveable food accessible to all. With a commitment to using organic ingredients, Urban Plates offers a diverse menu featuring made-from-scratch plates, salads, sandwiches, bowls, and desserts.

The culinary offerings showcase sustainably sourced seafood and meats, complemented by their unwavering commitment to "organics all the time" produce.

Menu Highlights

The menu includes signature dishes such as the Chimichurri Grass-Fed Steak Plate, Grilled Sustainable Salmon Plate, and Moroccan Chicken Braise.

To accommodate various dietary preferences, Urban Plates offers gluten-free, plant-based, and low-carb options.

The restaurant also provides a Plate Pass membership, offering a 20% discount on all main menu food and beverage purchases for a monthly fee.

Locations and Headquarters

As of July 2025, Urban Plates operates 17 locations across California, with the San Francisco location serving as the company's headquarters.

Other key locations include:

• Pasadena, CA
• Torrance, CA
• San Jose, CA
• Long Beach, CA
• Compton, CA
• Hawthorne, CA
• Sacramento, CA
• Inglewood, CA
• Orange, CA
• Anaheim, CA
• Carlsbad, CA
• Los Angeles, CA

Expansion and Future Plans

Urban Plates continues to expand, aiming to make wholesome, clean, and craveable food accessible to a broader audience beyond California.

The company has plans for future openings in other states to grow its presence and reach more customers.