OUR MENUS

Benchmark’s menus feature local cuisine that is refined yet approachable. The dining menus offer a new American approach, influenced by Southern California’s eclectic culinary taste. We feature seasonal plates ranging from shared plates or “for the table” to hearty entrees– all of which are meant to be enjoyed by the whole table.

MAIN MENU

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

TOMATO BRAISED OCTOPUS, taggiasca olives, cannellini bean purée, wilted arugula, olive oil crostone

SALADS AND SOUP

ROASTED BEET SALAD, pistachio-sorrel pesto, goat cheese, shaved celery, mâche, kumquat, calamansi vinaigrette

ARUGULA SALAD, arugula, frisée, treviso, point reyes blue cheese, roasted persimmon, pickled grapes, crispy bacon, candied walnuts, white balsamic vinaigrette

SPICED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP, pepita pesto, lime crema, pomegranate molasses

salad additions, chicken or salmon

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

SEASONAL ROASTED VEGETABLES, cannellini bean purée, harissa rainbow carrot, broccolini

RED WINE + BEET RISOTTO, braised treviso, chicken apple sausage, smoked mozzarella

CRISPY CHICKEN, goat cheese polenta, harissa rainbow carrot, pomegranate pistachio gremolata

CRISPY SKIN SALMON, sunchoke purée, broccolini, puttanesca

SEARED SCALLOP, cauliflower purée, brussels sprouts, pickled golden raisins, mustard seeds, brown butter lime hazelnut sauce

SANTA MARIA SPICED FLAT IRON STEAK, potato leek purée, marinated artichoke heart, cipollini, bacon lardon, porcini mushroom sauce

KIDDOS

includes fries, carrots, or fruit | drink

MAC AND CHEESE, cheddar sauce

CHICKEN TENDERS

PETITE FLAT IRON

DESSERTS

BUTTERSCOTCH POT DE CREME, whipped cream, coco nib, sea salt

CROISSANT BREAD PUDDING, croissant croutons, vanilla custard, ecuador chocolate chips, brûléed banana, chantilly

BROWN BUTTER CAKE, pecan praline, sage, vanilla gelato

BEVERAGE MENU

DRAFTS

GINGER HARD CIDER, ace cider

CLOUDED THOUGHTS HAZY DIPA, 4 sons brewing

THE PUPIL IPA, societe brewing company

REGGAE RED, slo brew

HELL OR HIGH MANGO, 21st amendment

NIGHT OWL PUMPKIN ALE, elysian brewing company

NUT BROWN ALE, alesmith brewing company

VENTURA LIGHT LAGER, madewest brewery

MEXICAN STYLE LAGER, calidad beer

ESCORPION NEGRO BLACK ALE, baja brewing co.

WINES

ROSÉ, halter ranch, paso robles

ROSÉ, hood, paso robles

VIOGNIER, vina robles, huerhuero vineyard, paso robles

ALBARIÑO, bodega de edgar, paso robles

SAUVIGNON BLANC, daou, paso robles

CHARDONNAY, paris valley road, paso robles

SYRAH, eberle, steinbeck, paso robles

RED BLEND, the pessimist, daou, paso robles

RED BLEND, model m, j dusi, paso robles

CABERNET SAUVIGNON, the possessor, tooth & nail wines, paso robles

CABERNET SAUVIGNON, daou, paso robles

ZINFANDEL, paris valley road, paso robles

ZINFANDEL, straight out of paso, bodega de edgar, paso robles

TEMPRANILLO, bodega de edgar, paso robles

PINOT NOIR, insieme cuvee, formaglini vineyard, willamette valley

ESTATE CHARDONNAY, formaglini vineyard, willamette valley

PINOT NOIR, la quercia block, formaglini vineyard, willamette valley

RHÔNE VARIETALS, ingenuity 2016, epoch, paso robles, willow creek district

RHÔNE VARIETALS, broken stones 2018, saxum, paso robles, willow creek district

BEERS

MODELO, bottle

STELLA ARTOIS, bottle

SPECIALTY COCKTAILS

BENCHMARK MICHELADA, lager, tomato mix

RED SANGRIA, red wine blend, pineapple, orange, pear, apple, lime

GINGER TURMERIC SANGRIA, champagne, ginger turmeric chai, mango nectar, fresh lemon

SABÉ CRAFTED COCKTAILS (spirit infused saké)

STRAIGHT – vodka infused saké

LAVENDER LEMON BASIL, housemade lavender syrup, lemon juice, fresh basil

BENCHMARK SOUR, housemade clove + star anise syrup, red wine float, fresh lemon juice

BUTTERFLY GIMLET, butterfly pea flower infused straight, simple syrup, lime, soda water, mint

YUZU FLOWER, blackberry hibiscus CBD, elderflower syrup, cranberry juice, club soda

CUCUMBER MATCHA MOJITO, matcha infused cucumber straight, fresh mint, sweet lime

GINGER BEET MULE, muddled beets, fresh mint, fresh lime, ginger beer

BLANCO – tequila infused saké

BENCHMARK MARGARITA, simple syrup, lime, soda water, salted rim

JALAPEÑO MARGARITA, simple syrup, jalapeños, lime, soda water, tajin rim

ROSEMARY BLACKBERRY, rosemary infused blanco, blackberries, lime, lemon, salted rim

SMOKED ANCHO, smoked ancho syrup, fresh lime, smoked chipotle + salted rim

SMOKED JAMAICA, housemade jamaica tea, smoked merquin syrup, sweet lime, ancho salt rim

STRAWBERRY SPICE MARGARITA, fresh muddled strawberries, cinnamon vanilla syrup

VANILLA APRICOT PALOMA, apricot nectar, grapefruit juice, vanilla syrup, chai sugar rim

GOLD – rum infused saké

SPIKED HORCHATA, creamy horchata, cinnamon vanilla maple, star anise king cube

PIÑA CALABAZA, pineapple juice, torani pumpkin sauce

GOLD CAFE, coffee, torani pumpkin sauce, vanilla cinnamon cream, whipped cream

CBD COCKTAILS, vodka infused saké, soda water | flavors –
blackberry hibiscus | strawberry lavender | apple basil | peach ginger

BRUNCH

available saturday-sunday

PLATES

GOCHUJANG FRIED CHICKEN, hong kong waffle, garlic butter, powdered sugar, maple

CHILAQUILES, corn tortilla chips, salsa verde, fried eggs, crema, cotija, cilantro

CANADIAN BACON EGGS BENEDICT, housemade english muffin, canadian bacon, heirloom tomato, poached egg, herb hollandaise, potato bravas

CHORIZO CON PAPA Y HUEVO, spanish chorizo, herb potato, roasted tomato, aji amarillo aioli, fried eggs

BRUNCH FLAT IRON, potato bravas, roasted tomato, cipollinis, fried eggs, hollandaise

BLUEBERRY WAFFLE, buttermilk waffle, blueberry compote, lemon mascarpone, candied pecan, maple syrup

CRISPY PORK BELLY + SHISHITO, ponzu glaze, housemade furikake, scallions

ARUGULA SALAD, arugula, frisée, treviso, point reyes blue cheese, roasted persimmon, pickled grapes, crispy pancetta, candied walnuts, white balsamic vinaigrette

BENCHMARK BURGER, cheddar, garlic aioli, arugula, marinated tomato, bacon jam,
brioche bun | parmesan herb fries

CRISPY CHICKEN, goat cheese polenta, harissa rainbow carrot, pomegranate, pistachio gremolata

CRISPY SKIN SALMON, sunchoke purée, broccolini, puttanesca