OUR MENUS
Benchmark’s menus feature refined yet approachable local cuisine, reflecting Southern California’s vibrant culinary landscape. Our New American concepts are thoughtfully crafted to celebrate the diverse flavors of the region, drawing inspiration from the abundance of fresh produce and cultural influences.
From innovative shared plates designed for communal enjoyment to hearty entrées bursting with seasonal ingredients, every dish is an invitation to savor the essence of California dining. We invite you to embark on a culinary journey where every bite tells a story of craftsmanship, creativity, and local flair.
FOR THE TABLE
AHI TUNA, edamame, sesame, tamari, sriracha aioli, scallion, rice cracker
ARTICHOKE FONDUE, bavarian pretzel
CRISPY PORK BELLY + SHISHITO, ponzu glaze, housemade furikake, scallions
KOREAN BBQ TACOS, daikon radish, napa cabbage, jicama, thai chili, cilantro, arugula, apple, rice vinegar + yuzu vinaigrette
SCALLOP TOSTADA, blue corn tortilla, ninja radish, avocado-jalapeño mousse, pickled shallot, cilantro pistachio salsa macha
BUFFALO MOZZARELLA, peperonata, arugula, nostralina olives, capers, balsamic glaze, 1943 evoo, toasted focaccia
FRITTO MISTO, calamari, shrimp, pickled vegetables, aji verde sauce, grilled lemon
SALADS
BUTTER LETTUCE + STRAWBERRY, pistachio, midnight moon goat cheese, rosé vinaigrette
THAI BEEF, rice noodles, heirloom cherry tomato, toasted rice powder, red onion, cucumber, carrot, thai basil, mint, cilantro, lime + thai chile dressing
salad or plate additions, bavarian pretzel, bavarian pretzel, kennebec steak fries, garlic aioli, chicken, shrimp
BAR SNACKS
WARM MARINATED OLIVES, citrus + herbs
PARMESAN HERB FRIES, garlic aioli
CHICHARONES, tajin
PLATES
GOCHUJANG FRIED CHICKEN, radish, napa cabbage, red onion, cilantro, aioli
BENCHMARK BURGER, cheddar, garlic aioli, arugula, marinated tomato, bacon jam, brioche bun | parmesan herb fries
ROASTED SWEET POTATO + BRUSSELS SPROUTS, carrot ginger purée, pickled cranberries, mustard seeds, chipotle maple vinaigrette
TANDOORI ROASTED CARROT, tangy yogurt sauce, pistachio, pickled cranberry, mustard seeds, chili honey, mint, cilantro
GIGLI PRIMAVERA, basil pesto, grilled squash, asparagus, blistered cherry tomato, pecorino romano
ROASTED CITRUS HALF CHICKEN, lemon caper chicken jus, kennebec steak fries, baby spinach
BRANZINO, yukon gold potatoes, haricot vert, blistered cherry tomato, basil pesto, tarragon-vermouth sauce
CACIO E PEPE SCALLOP RISOTTO, asparagus, lemon-infused chili oil, parmiggiano reggiano
STEAK FRITES, 10 oz. hanger steak, kennebec steak fries, peppercorn sauce, garlic aioli
KIDDOS
12 + under | includes fries or fruit + drink
MAC AND CHEESE, cheddar sauce
CHICKEN TENDERS
DESSERTS
CHURRO CREAM PUFF, vanilla + cinnamon pastry cream, mango coulis
CROISSANT CRÈME BRÛLÉE, cocoa barry chocolate, banana, crème fraîche chantilly
BROWN BUTTER CAKE, pecan praline, vanilla gelato
DRAFT BEERS
BLAST OF BAJA, study break
MEXICAN STYLE LAGER, calidad beer
PFRIEM IPA, west coast
HALIYA UBE COCONUT ALE, ogopogo
TANGERINE MAN WHEAT, stereo
JAPANESE LAGER, harland
SPECTRO HAZY IPA, topa topa
LITEHOUSE BLONDE, embolden
OWNER’S WINE COLLECTION
FROM PASO ROBLES
EPOCH, RHÔNE VARIETALS, veracity 2017, epoch, paso robles, willow creek district | bottle
SAXUM, RHÔNE VARIETALS, broken stones 2018, paso robles, willow creek district | bottle
LAW ESTATE ‘SAGACIOUS’ GSM, 2018, 96 points – jeb dunnuck, paso robles | bottle
LAW ESTATE ‘AUDACIOUS’ BLEND, 2018, 94 points – robert parker, paso robles | bottle
WINES
ROSÉ, halter ranch, paso robles – glass | bottle
ROSÉ, destinata, paso robles – glass | bottle
ROSÉ, lone madrone, paso robles – glass | bottle
VIOGNIER, vina robles, huerhuero vineyard, paso robles – glass | bottle
ALBARIÑO, bodega de edgar, paso robles – glass | bottle
SAUVIGNON BLANC, daou, paso robles – glass | bottle
SAUVIGNON BLANC, tooth & nail, paso robles – glass | bottle
WHITE WINE, lone madrone’s “points west”, paso robles – glass | bottle
CHARDONNAY, paris valley road, paso robles – glass | bottle
PETITE SIRAH, song’s “worse come to worse”, paso robles | bottle
PETITE SYRAH, eclipse, paso robles | bottle
PETITE SIRAH, aaron, paso robles | bottle
PINOT NOIR, bread & butter, paso robles – glass | bottle
RED BLEND, the pessimist, daou, paso robles – glass | bottle
RED BLEND, top “hood”, paso robles – glass | bottle
CABERNET SAUVIGNON, the possessor, tooth & nail, paso robles – glass | bottle
ZINFANDEL, paris valley road, paso robles – glass | bottle
ZINFANDEL, lone madrone, paso robles | bottle
TEMPRANILLO, bodega de edgar, paso robles – glass | bottle
WINES FROM OUR NEIGHBOR
PINOT NOIR, insieme cuvée, formaglini vineyard, willamette valley – glass | bottle
ESTATE CHARDONNAY, formaglini vineyard, willamette valley – glass | bottle
PINOT NOIR, la quercia block, formaglini vineyard, willamette valley | bottle
BOTTLES
MODELO, bottle
STELLA ARTOIS, bottle
SPECIALTY BEER + WINE DRINKS
BENCHMARK MICHELADA, lager, housemade mix
ROSÉ SANGRIA, housemade mixed berry simple, rose water, spritz
WHITE SANGRIA, chardonnay, muddled peaches + lemon, peach nectar, spritz
WHITE LOTUS, our version of an aperol spritz: local organic aperitif, champagne and a fresh orange slice
NON-ALCOHOLIC
SOFT DRINKS
FRESH BREWED ICED TEA, regular
JUICES, pineapple, orange, grapefruit, cranberry
SPARKLING WATER, topo chico
HOUSEMADE LEMONADE, regular | lavender
FRESH BREWED COFFEE, regular
SABÉ CRAFTED COCKTAILS (spirit infused saké)
STRAIGHT – vodka infused saké
LAVENDER LEMON BASIL, housemade lavender syrup, lemon juice, fresh basil
BLACKBERRY MULE, muddled blackberries, sweet lime, ginger beer, mint
CUCUMBER MINT MOJITO, house-infused cucumber straight, fresh mint, sweet lime
ORANGE BLOSSOM, house-infused cucumber vodka- infused saké, sweet grapefruit juice, simple, persian orange blossom water
BUTTERFLY STRAWBERRY SPRITZER, house-infused butterfly pea flower infused straight, muddled strawberries, sweet lime, spritz
ESPRESSO MARTINI, espresso, chocolate syrup, cream
BLANCO – tequila infused saké
BENCHMARK MARGARITA, simple syrup, lime, soda water, salt rim
JALAPEÑO MARGARITA, jalapeños, lime, soda water, tajin rim
GUAVA PALOMA, grapefruit juice, guava nectar, soda water, housemade ancho + cayenne sugar rim
TANGERINA, fresh muddled limes + tangerines, merquén syrup, sweet lime
BLUE ROSEMARY, house-infused rosemary, blanco, muddled blueberries, fresh lime, soda water, salt rim
COPPER – whiskey infused saké
SMOKED PECAN OLD FASHIONED, smoked pecan maple, fresh orange peel, dark cherry
available friday, 11:30am-3pm
FOR THE TABLE
ARTICHOKE FONDUE, bavarian pretzel
AHI TUNA, edamame, sesame, tamari, sriracha aioli, scallion, rice cracker
CRISPY PORK BELLY + SHISHITO, ponzu glaze, housemade furikake, scallions
BUFFALO MOZZARELLA, peperonata, arugula, nostralina olives, capers, balsamic glaze, 1943 evoo, toasted focaccia
SALADS
BUTTER LETTUCE + STRAWBERRY, pistachio, midnight moon goat cheese, rosé vinaigrette
THAI BEEF, rice noodles, heirloom cherry tomato, toasted rice powder, red onion, cucumber, carrot, thai basil, mint, cilantro, lime + thai chile dressing
SIDES + ADDITIONS
BAVARIAN PRETZEL | CHICKEN | SHRIMP
PARMESAN HERB FRIES, garlic aioli
WARM MARINATED OLIVES, citrus + herbs
KIDDOS
includes fries or fruit | drink
MAC AND CHEESE, cheddar sauce
CHICKEN TENDERS
PLATES
CRISPY CHICKEN SANDWICH, maple-chili glaze, sriracha aioli, arugula cucumber slaw, brioche bun | parmesan herb fries
STEAK SANDWICH, french baguette, pistachio salsa macha aioli, avocado, pepperjack, arugula, heirloom tomato | parmesan herb fries
BENCHMARK BURGER, cheddar, garlic aioli, arugula, marinated tomato, bacon jam, brioche bun | parmesan herb fries
CAPRESE SANDWICH, buffalo mozzarella, heirloom tomato, basil pesto, evoo, balsamic glaze | parmesan herb fries
ROASTED SWEET POTATO + BRUSSELS SPROUTS, carrot ginger purée, pickled cranberries, mustard seeds, chipotle maple vinaigrette
GIGLI PRIMAVERA, basil pesto, grilled squash, asparagus, blistered cherry tomato, pecorino romano
DESSERTS
CHURRO CREAM PUFF, vanilla + cinnamon pastry cream, mango coulis
CROISSANT CRÈME BRÛLÉE, cocoa barry chocolate, banana, crème fraîche chantilly
BROWN BUTTER CAKE, pecan praline, vanilla gelato
available saturday-sunday, 11:30am-3pm
PLATES
ARTICHOKE FONDUE, bavarian pretzel
BUTTER LETTUCE + STRAWBERRY, pistachio, midnight moon goat cheese, rosé vinaigrette
CHICKEN MOLE ENCHILADAS, yellow corn tortillas, confit chicken leg, monterey jack cheese, crema, radish, pickled red onion, cilantro, queso fresco, pepita, sesame seeds
DULCE DE LECHE FRENCH TOAST, crème fraîche chantilly, brûléed banana, chocolate sauce, maldon salt
POACHED EGGS + SPINACH, tangy yogurt sauce, urfa chili oil, pepitas, sesame seeds, olive oil toasted focaccia
PASTRAMI HASH, paprika sweet potato, brussels sprouts, poached eggs, rice vinegar-yuzu emulsion, charred red onion, chipotle hollandaise
SPANISH OMELETTE, norwegian smoked salmon, yukon gold potato, sweet onion, crème fraîche, caviar, frisée + arugula salad
RUSTIC ITALIAN BREAD, turbinado sugar, lemon ricotta, summer berries, pistachio
STEAK HUEVOS RANCHERO, yellow corn tortillas, pinto beans, avocado, queso fresco, sunny side up eggs, cilantro, pickled red onion, salsa ranchera, lime crema
CRISPY CHICKEN SANDWICH, maple-chili glaze, sriracha aioli, arugula cucumber slaw,
brioche bun | parmesan herb fries
BENCHMARK BURGER, cheddar, garlic aioli, arugula, marinated tomato, bacon jam,
brioche bun | parmesan herb fries
BROWN BUTTER CAKE, pecan praline, sage, vanilla gelato
SIDES + ADDITIONS
SMOKED SALMON
2 EGGS YOUR WAY
PASTRAMI
AVOCADO
CHIPOTLE HOLLANDAISE SAUCE
PARMESAN HERB FRIES, garlic aioli
KIDDOS
includes fries or fruit | + drink
MAC AND CHEESE, cheddar sauce
CHICKEN TENDERS
DRINKS
MIMOSA, sparkling wine | fresh orange juice | cranberry orange | pineapple | sweet grapefruit – 1 glass | 4 glasses
BENCHMARK BLOODY MARY, vodka infused saké, housemade tomato mix, spicy on request
SANTA ANA SUNRISE, vodka infused saké, pineapple, fresh orange juice, cherry syrup
ICED IRISH COFFEE, whiskey infused saké, fresh brewed espresso, sweet cream, whipped cream topper
available wednesday-friday, 4pm-6pm
SNACKS
CRISPY PORK BELLY + SHISHITO, ponzu glaze, housemade furikake, scallions
GOCHUJANG CHICKEN BITES
ARTICHOKE FONDUE, two pretzels
FRITTO MISTO, calamari, shrimp, pickled vegetables, aji verde sauce, grilled lemon
PARMESAN HERB FRIES
WARM MARINATED OLIVES, citrus + herbs
CHICHARRONES, tajin
DRINKS
HOUSE DRAFTS
GLASS OF WINE, house red or house white
HOUSE MARGARITA
GUAVA PALOMA