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.
22% gratuity will be included for parties of 8 or greater.
FOR THE TABLE
AHI TUNA TOSTADA, avocado mousse, mango, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, furikake, spicy sesame-ponzu dressing
ARTICHOKE FONDUE, bavarian pretzel
SHISHITO + CRISPY PORK BELLY, ponzu glaze, housemade furikake, scallions
KOREAN BBQ TACOS, daikon radish, napa cabbage, jicama, thai chili, cilantro, arugula, apple, rice vinegar + yuzu vinaigrette
BURRATA + ZUCCHINI FLATBREAD, lemon parmigiano crema, goat cheese, calabrian chili crunch, thai basil
FRITTO MISTO, calamari, shrimp, pickled vegetables, aji verde sauce, grilled lemon
PORK BELLY BAO BUN, bbq hoisin glaze, pickled vegetables, cilantro, spicy sesame-ponzu glaze
SALADS + SOUP
STONE FRUIT + BURRATA SALAD, arugula, pickled shallot, pistachio dukkah, mint, basil, lemon-thyme vinaigrette, balsamic glaze
QUINOA + APPLE SALAD, arugula, frisée, spinach, sweet potato, apple, cranberries, avocado, goat cheese, pecans, maple-dijon vinaigrette
salad or plate additions, bavarian pretzel, chicken, shrimp
BAR SNACKS
WARM MARINATED OLIVES, citrus + herbs
PARMESAN HERB FRIES, garlic aioli
PLATES
CHARRED CABBAGE WEDGE, lemon tahini, calabrian chili crunch, parmigiano reggiano, herbed bread crumbs
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
CRISPY CHICKEN LINGUINE, manilla tomato-basil sauce, zucchini, capers, burrata, mozzarella cheese, calabrian chili crunch
CRISPY AIRLINE CHICKEN, goat cheese polenta, asparagus, spring peas, lemon dill veloute
MISO GLAZED SALMON, okinawa sweet potato puree, faroe island salmon, bok-choy, miso-orange sauce
SHRIMP + BROCCOLI RISOTTO, parmigiano reggiano, calabrian chili crunch, parsley, evoo
HANGER STEAK, romesco sauce, charred spring onion, chimichurri, heirloom fingerling potatoes
KIDDOS
12 + under | includes fries or fruit + drink
MAC & CHEESE, cheddar sauce
CHICKEN TENDERS
DESSERTS
TRES LECHES CAKE, vanilla sponge cake, berry compote
KEY LIME CHEESECAKE, graham crackers, chantilly, mango coulis
BROWN BUTTER CAKE, pecan praline, sage, vanilla gelato
SEASONAL SORBET, Chef’s selection, assorted berries
DRAFT BEERS
ROTATING BOTTLE LOGIC BEER,
HARDLAND, west coast ipa
TOPA TOPA – DOS TOPAS, mexican lager
SKYDUSTER, italian pilsner
EUREKA, tacos and beer amber lager
BELCHING BEAVER, tropical terps hazy ipa
ALTAMONT, maui waui ipa
STATION CRAFT, sinless glory blonde ale
OWNER’S WINE COLLECTION
FROM PASO ROBLES
SAXUM, RHÔNE VARIETALS, broken stones 2018, paso robles, willow creek district | bottle
LAW ESTATE ‘AUDACIOUS’ BLEND, 2018, 94 points-robert parker, paso robles | bottle
LAW ESTATE ‘BEGUILING’, grenache 2020, paso robles | bottle
EPOCH, RHÔNE VARIETALS, veracity 2017, paso robles, willow creek district | bottle
WINES
ROSÉ, halter ranch, paso robles – glass | bottle
ROSÉ, daou, 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
CHARDONNAY, bianchi 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
RED BLEND, the pessimist, daou, paso robles – glass | bottle
CABERNET SAUVIGNON, the possessor, tooth & nail, paso robles – glass | bottle
CABERNET SAUVIGNON, serial, paso robles – glass | bottle
ZINFANDEL, bianchi, paso robles – glass | bottle
TEMPRANILLO, bodega de edgar, paso robles – glass | bottle
PINOT NOIR, bianchi, paso robles – glass | bottle
WHITE BLEND, tables creek, paso robles – glass | bottle
WINES FROM OUR NEIGHBOR
ESTATE CHARDONNAY, formaglini vineyard, willamette valley – glass | bottle
PINOT NOIR, la quercia block, formaglini vineyard, willamette valley | bottle
OTHER WINES WE LOVE
ROSÉ, los vascos, chile – glass | bottle
SAUVIGNON BLANC, mohua, new zealand – glass | bottle
CHENIN BLANC, matanzas creek winery, california – glass | bottle
BOTTLED BEER
MODELO, bottle
STELLA ARTOIS, bottle
SPECIALTY BEER + WINE DRINKS
BENCHMARK MICHELADA, lager, housemade mix
ROSÉ SANGRIA, housemade mixed berry simple syrup, rose water, 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, bored & thirsty
HOUSEMADE LEMONADE, regular | lavender
FRESH BREWED COFFEE, regular
SEASONAL COCKTAILS
SPIRIT-INFUSED SAKE
BENCHMARK 75, gin-infused saké, elderflower, lemon juice, topped with champagne spritz
LAVENDER HAZE, vodka-infused saké, fresh muddled blueberries and mint, lavender simple syrup, lemon juice, topped with tonic
LA SANDIA, housemade cucumber vodka-infused saké, muddled chiles, watermelon juice, sweet lime, topped with club soda, tajin rim
RASPBERRY BERET, tequila-infused saké, fresh muddled raspberries and thyme, sweet lime, salt rim
THE DUCHESS, gin-infused saké, elderflower, splash of grapefruit, tonic, rosemary sprig
MANGO TANGO, spiced rum-infused saké, mango nectar, fresh muddled mint and lime, topped with ginger beer
SABÉ CRAFTED COCKTAILS
SPIRIT-INFUSED SAKE
BLACKBERRY MULE, vodka-infused saké, muddled blackberries, sweet lime, ginger beer, mint
CUCUMBER MINT MOJITO, house-infused cucumber vodka-infused saké, fresh mint, sweet lime
BUTTERFLY STRAWBERRY SPRITZER, house-infused butterfly pea flower vodka-infused saké, muddled strawberries, sweet lime spritz
ESPRESSO MARTINI, vodka-infused saké, espresso, chocolate syrup, cream
BENCHMARK MARGARITA, tequila-infused saké, simple syrup, lime, soda water, salt rim
JALAPEÑO MARGARITA, tequila-infused saké, jalapeños, lime, soda water, tajin rim
GUAVA PALOMA, tequila-infused saké, grapefruit juice, guava nectar, soda water, housemade ancho + cayenne sugar rim
BLUE ROSEMARY, house-infused rosemary tequila-infused saké, blanco, muddled blueberries, fresh lime, soda water, salt rim
SMOKED PECAN OLD FASHIONED, whiskey-infused saké, smoked pecan maple, fresh orange peel, dark cherry
available friday, 11:30am-3pm
FOR THE TABLE
ARTICHOKE FONDUE, bavarian pretzel
AHI TUNA, truffle-ponzu vinaigrette, avocado mousse, crispy shallot, sesame rice crackers
CRISPY PORK BELLY + SHISHITO, ponzu glaze, housemade furikake, scallions
SALADS + SOUP
LITTLE GEM CAESAR SALAD, parmigiano reggiano, herbed bread crumbs
HARVEST SALAD, quinoa, sweet potato, apple, cranberries, avocado, goat cheese, arugula, frisée, spinach, pecans, maple-dijon vinaigrette
CHEF’S HANDCRAFTED SOUP
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
CHARRED CABBAGE WEDGE, lemon tahini, calabrian chili crunch, parmigiano reggiano, herbed bread crumbs
CRISPY CHICKEN SANDWICH, maple-chili glaze, sriracha aioli, arugula cucumber slaw, brioche bun | parmesan herb fries
STEAK SANDWICH, french baguette, pistachio salsa mocha aioli, avocado, pepperjack, arugula, heirloom tomato | parmesan herb fries
BENCHMARK BURGER, cheddar, garlic aioli, arugula, marinated tomato, bacon jam, brioche bun | parmesan herb fries
CHORIZO GOAT CHEESE FLAT BREAD, mozzarella, blistered cherry tomato, chili honey, basil-shishito relish, pickled shallot
ROASTED SWEET POTATO + BRUSSELS SPROUTS, carrot ginger purée, pickled cranberries, mustard seeds, chipotle maple vinaigrette
SHORT RIB RIGATONI, short rib ragu, aged pecorino, extra virgin olive oil
DESSERTS
NOT-SO-CLASSIC TIRAMISU, espresso, pistachio-mascarpone, mousse, lady finger cake, chocolate sauce
VALRHONA MOLTEN CHOCOLATE CAKE, creme anglaise, caramel, raspberries, sea salt
BROWN BUTTER CAKE, pecan praline, vanilla gelato
available saturday-sunday, 11:30am-3pm
SHAREABLE
ARTICHOKE FONDUE, bavarian pretzel
QUINOA + APPLE SALAD, arugula, frisée, spinach, sweet potato, apple, cranberries, avocado, goat cheese, pecans, maple-dijon vinaigrette
CROISSANT AVOCADO TOAST, poached egg, parmigiano reggianno, arugula, lemon vinaigrette
SMOKED SALMON FLATBREAD, crème fraîche, caviar, red onion, arugula, avocado, lemon vinaigrette
DULCE DE LECHE FRENCH TOAST, crème fraîche chantilly, brûléed banana, chocolate sauce, maldon salt
AÇAÍ BOWL, berries, bananas, cinnamon granola, shredded coconut, pepita seeds, sliced almonds, honey
BROWN BUTTER CAKE, pecan praline, sage, vanilla gelato
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
EASY LIKE SUNDAY MORNING, watermelon juice, fresh muddled mint, simple syrup, topped with sparkling rosé
PLATES
CHICKEN TINGA SKILLET, monterey jack cheese, sour cream, radish, cilantro, onion, tortilla chips
BULGOGI KIMCHI FRIED RICE, fried eggs, gochujang, green onion furikake, pickled radish, cilantro
BIRRIA TACOS, corn tortilla, onion, cilantro, radish, monterey jack cheese, lime, consommé, salsa verde
BENCHMARK BURGER, cheddar, garlic aioli, arugula, marinated tomato, bacon jam, brioche bun | parmesan herb fries
CRISPY CHICKEN SANDWICH, maple-chili glaze, sriracha aioli, arugula cucumber slaw, brioche bun | parmesan herb fries
SIDES + ADDITIONS
SMOKED SALMON
2 EGGS YOUR WAY
AVOCADO
PARMESAN HERB FRIES, garlic aioli
KIDDOS
includes fries or fruit | + drink
MAC AND CHEESE, cheddar cheese
CHICKEN TENDERS
available wednesday-friday, 4pm-6pm
SNACKS
SHISHITO + CRISPY PORK BELLY, ponzu glaze, housemade furikake, scallions
GOCHUJANG CHICKEN BITES
ARTICHOKE FONDUE, bavarian pretzel
FRITTO MISTO, calamari, shrimp, pickled vegetables, aji verde sauce, grilled lemon
PARMESAN HERB FRIES
WARM MARINATED OLIVES, citrus + herbs
BURRATA + ZUCCHINI FLATBREAD, lemon parmigiano crema, goat cheese, calabrian chili crunch, thai basil
KOREAN BBQ TACOS, daikon radish, napa cabbage, jicama, thai chili, cilantro, arugula, apple, rice vinegar + yuzu vinaigrette
PORK BELLY BAO BUN, bbq hoisin glaze, pickled vegetables, cilantro, spicy sesame-ponzu glaze
AHI TUNA TOSTADA, avocado mousse, mango, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, furikake, spicy sesame-ponzu dressing
DRINKS
HOUSE DRAFTS
GLASS OF WINE, house red or house white
HOUSE MARGARITA
GUAVA PALOMA
Address: 601 E. Santa Ana Blvd, Santa Ana, CA 92701
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