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.

FOR THE TABLE

AHI TUNA, edamame, sesame, tamari, sriracha aioli, scallion, rice cracker

PEI CHORIZO MUSSELS, blistered tomatoes, paprika toast, charred lemon

ARTICHOKE FONDUE, bavarian pretzel

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

SHRIMP TOSTADA, guajillo marinated shrimp, tostada shell, avocado, corn relish, lime crema, pickled red onion, cilantro

SALADS

HEIRLOOM TOMATO, burrata, avocado, cucumber, red onion, mustard frill, sourdough croutons, balsamic vinegar

STONE FRUIT SALAD, baby kale, endive, frisée, goat cheese crumble, candied pistachio, honey mustard vinaigrette

BUTTER LETTUCE SALAD, corn succotash, watermelon radish, pepitas, cotija, cilantro lime vinaigrette

salad additions, chicken or shrimp

BAR SNACKS

SALT AND SOUR CHIPS

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

SUMMER SQUASH, risotto, confit tomato, goat cheese

CRISPY CHICKEN, celery root purée, tri-color quinoa, purple kale, whole grain mustard chicken jus

CRISPY SKIN BARRAMUNDI, heirloom bean medley, romesco, frisée pepper hazelnut salad

SEARED SCALLOP, sweet corn puree, sugar snap peas, pickled shimeji mushroom

SANTA MARIA SPICED FLAT IRON STEAK, gruyere + herb grits, caramelized pearl onions, roasted tomato, chimichurri

KIDDOS

includes fries, green beans, or fruit | drink

MAC AND CHEESE, cheddar sauce

CHICKEN TENDERS

PETITE FLAT IRON

DESSERTS

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

UPSIDE DOWN PEACH COBBLER, yogurt gelato

BROWN BUTTER CAKE, pecan praline, sage, vanilla gelato

DRAFTS

CALIFORNIA CREAMIN’, mother earth

CHRONIC ALE, pizza port

LIGHT LAGER, temor california

WINDY HILL HAZY IPA, mikkeller

HELL OR HIGH WATERMELON, 21st amendment

FRUITLAND SOUR, modern times

XXOLO MEXICAN LAGER, garage

GUAVA HARD CIDER, ace

AMALGAMATOR IPA, beachwood

SEASONAL BREWS, ask your server for details

DRAFT FLIGHTS are available

Blanco – Tequila infused sake

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

JALAPENO MARGARITA, simple syrup, jalapenos, lime, soda water, tajin rim

ROSEMARY POM, rosemary infused blanco, pomegranate, lime, lemon, salted rim

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

Copper – Bourbon infused sake

BENCHMARK OLD FASHIONED, thyme, orange peel

SPICED COCONUT COPPER, cinnamon vanilla syrup, coconut milk, star anise

SMOKED PECAN MAPLE OLD FASHIONED, smoked pecan maple syrup, thyme, orange

COPPER SOUR, clove simple syrup, lemon, red wine float

Special Cocktails

WEEKLY COCKTAIL SPECIAL, seasonally inspired + hand crafted

CBD STRAWBERRY LAVENDER, vodka infused sake, soda water

CBD BLACKBERRY HIBISCUS, vodka infused sake, soda water

CBD APPLE BASIL, vodka infused sake, soda water

WINES

ROSÉ, nexo, bodega de edgar, paso robles

ROSÉ, halter ranch, paso robles

VIOGNIER, vina robles, huerhuero vineyard,

SAUVIGNON BLANC, daou, paso robles

CHARDONNAY, paris valley road, paso robles

SYRAH, eberle, steinbeck, paso robles

RED BLEND, the pessimist, daou, 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

PINOT NOIR, insieme cuvee, formaglini vineyard, willamette valley

ESTATE CHARDONNAY, formaglini vineyard, willamette valley

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

TEMPRANILLO, bodega de edgar, paso robles

ALBARIÑO, bodega de edgar, paso robles

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

ROSÈ SANGRIA, rosè wine, strawberry simple syrup, rose water, strawberries, blackberries, orange, thyme

NON-ALCOHOLIC

SOFT DRINKS

ICED TEA, teavana

JUICES, pineapple, orange, grapefruit, cranberry

NATURAL ARTESIAN WATER, hawaiian springs

BOTTLED WATER, aqua panna or perrier

HOUSEMADE LAVENDERL LEMONADE

FRESH BREWED COFFEE, regular

FROM OUR NEIGHBOR

PINOT NOIR, insieme cuvee, formaglini vineyard, willamette valley, glass | bottle

ESTATE CHARDONNAY, formaglini vineyard, willamette valley, glass | bottle

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

AVOCATED WINES FROM PASO

TEMPRANILLO, bodega de edgar, paso robles, glass | bottle

ALBARINO, bodega de edgar, paso robles, glass | bottle

RHONE VARIETALS, epoch, “ingenuity”, paso robles, willow creek district, bottle

RHONE VARIETALS, saxome, “broken stones”, paso robles, willow creek district, bottle

SABÉ CRAFTED COCKTAILS (spirit infused saké)

Straight – vodka infused saké

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

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

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

DRAGONFRUIT PALOMA, dragonfruit infused blanco, sweet grapefruit, grapefruit soda

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

STRAWBERRY SPICE MARGARITA, fresh muddled strawberries, cinnamon vanilla syrup

Gold – rum infused saké

BENCHMARK PIÑA COLADA, pineapple juice, coconut cream, housemade amaretto syrup

GUAVA LIME, guava juice, fresh lime, simple syrup

Copper – bourbon infused saké

BENCHMARK OLD FASHIONED, cinnamon, vanilla, orange peel

SMOKED PEACH, peach nectar, smoked simple syrup, splash of lemonade

SMOKED PECAN MAPLE OLD FASHIONED, smoked pecan maple syrup, thyme, orange

CBD COCKTAILS, vodka infused saké, soda water
flavors – watermelon kiwi, blackberry hibiscus, strawberry lavender, apple basil, peach ginger, unicorn tears

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

GREEK YOGURT PARFAIT + ZUCCHINI DOUGHNUT, seasonal fruit and berries, housemade granola, chai powder, local honey

SIDES

POTATO BRAVAS

EGG YOUR WAY

HOLLANDAISE SAUCE

DRINKS

MIMOSA, sparkling wine | fresh orange juice | cranberry orange | pineapple | sweet grapefruit, 1 glass or 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

Address: 601 E. Santa Ana Blvd, Santa Ana, CA 92701

Phone:714.480.0225