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
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
OCTOPUS A LA PLANCHA, aji amarillo, purple potato, bilbao chorizo, castelvetrano olive, radish + herb salad
SALADS AND SOUP
HEIRLOOM TOMATO + STONE FRUIT, za’atar, feta cheese mousse, olive oil crostini, màche, calamansi vinaigrette
ARUGULA SALAD, frisée, roasted apple, manchego, candied pecans, watermelon radish, pickled raisins + mustard seeds, lemon-thyme vinaigrette
salad or plate additions, chicken, shrimp, steelhead trout or steak
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
SPAGHETTI ALLA CHITARRA, heirloom tomato + basil sauce, burrata cheese, parmigiano-herb crumbs, basil pesto, taggiasco olives
CRISPY SKIN CHICKEN, bloomsdale spinach, yukon gold potatoes, lemon-caper sauce
STEELHEAD TROUT, sicilian caponata, leek + lime sauce, fennel salad
SWEET CORN + SHRIMP RISOTTO, sweet corn purée, spanish paprika sweet shrimp, lemon crème fraîche
SANTA MARIA SPICED FLAT IRON, guajillo chile sauce, bebe farm summer squash, yams, toasted sesame seed + pepita, chimichurri
KIDDOS
includes fries, summer squash, or fruit | drink
MAC AND CHEESE, cheddar sauce
CHICKEN TENDERS
PETITE FLAT IRON
DESSERTS
LAYERED CARAMEL CHOCOLATE MOUSSE CAKE, valrhona caramelia
LEMON OLIVE OIL CAKE, strawberry compote, passionfruit sauce, cream semifreddo
BROWN BUTTER CAKE, pecan praline, sage, vanilla gelato
DRAFT BEERS
CALI CREAM ALE, mother earth
AMALGAMATOR IPA, beachwood
MEXICAN STYLE LAGER, calidad beer
LIGHT LAGER, ventura
TROPICAL SOUR, harland
HIDDEN PARADISE HAZY IPA, embolden beer company
MINT + LIME HARD SELTZER, study break
MEXICAN BLOND ALE, baja
HELL OR HIGH WATERMELON, 21st amendment
PINTS | DRAFT FLIGHT | TASTER
OWNER’S WINE COLLECTION
FROM PASO ROBLES
RHÔNE VARIETALS, veracity 2017, epoch, paso robles, willow creek district | bottle
RHÔNE VARIETALS, broken stones 2018, saxum, paso robles, willow creek district | bottle
‘SAGACIOUS’ GSM, 2018, 96 points- jeb dunnuck law, paso robles | bottle
‘AUDACIOUS’ BLEND, 2018, 94 points- robert parker law, paso robles | bottle
WINES
ROSÉ, halter ranch, paso robles – glass | bottle
ROSÉ, destinata, 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, paris valley road, paso robles – glass | bottle
SYRAH, eberle, steinbeck, paso robles – glass | bottle
PETITE SYRAH, eclipse, paso robles | bottle
RED BLEND, the pessimist, daou, paso robles – glass | bottle
RED BLEND, model m, j dusi, paso robles – glass | bottle
CABERNET SAUVIGNON, the possessor, tooth & nail, paso robles – glass | bottle
CABERNET SAUVIGNON, daou, paso robles – glass | bottle
ZINFANDEL, paris valley road, paso robles – glass | bottle
TEMPRANILLO, bodega de edgar, paso robles – glass | bottle
WINES 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
BEERS
MODELO, bottle
STELLA ARTOIS, bottle
HARD KOMBUCHA, can
SPECIALTY BEER + WINE DRINKER
BENCHMARK MICHELADA, lager, housemade mix
add pineapple chile hard kombucha
RED SANGRIA, red wine blend, pineapple, orange, pear, apple, lime
ROSÉ SANGRIA, rosé wine, strawberry simple syrup, persian rose water, fresh berries, rosemary
NON-ALCOHOLIC
SOFT DRINKS
FRESH BREWED ICED TEA, regular
JUICES, pineapple, orange, grapefruit, cranberry
NATURAL ARTESIAN WATER, hawaiian springs
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
ORANGE BLOSSOM, house infused cucumber straight, sweet grapefruit juice, persian orange blossom water
YUZU LEMON REFRESHER, yuzu straight, sweet lemon, fresh mint, lemon wheel, rosemary sprig
BLACKBERRY MULE, muddled blackberries + mint, sweet lime, ginger beer
YUZU FLOWER, blackberry hibiscus CBD, elderflower syrup, cranberry juice, club soda
CUCUMBER MINT MOJITO, house infused cucumber straight, fresh mint, sweet lime
BUTTERFLY STRAWBERRY SPRITZER, butterfly pea flower infused straight, muddled strawberries, sweet lime, spritz
BLANCO – tequila infused saké
BENCHMARK MARGARITA, simple syrup, lime, soda water, salted rim
JALAPEÑO MARGARITA, simple syrup, jalapeños, lime, soda water, tajin rim
GUAVA PALOMA, grapefruit juice, guava nectar, soda water, housemade ancho + cayenne sugar rim
RASPBERRY THYME MARGARITA, fresh muddled raspberries + thyme, sweet lime, spritz, salt rim
BLUE ROSEMARY, house infused rosemary blanco, muddled blueberries, fresh lime, soda water, salt rim
GOLD – rum infused saké
CUBAN OLD FASHIONED, housemade brown sugar simple, local organic aperitif, orange peel, black cherry
SPECIALTY
WEEKLY COCKTAIL SPECIAL, seasonal + handcrafted
CBD COCKTAILS, vodka infused saké, soda water | flavors –
blackberry hibiscus | apple basil | peach ginger
available saturday-sunday, noon-3pm
PLATES
GOCHUJANG FRIED CHICKEN, hong kong waffle, garlic butter, powdered sugar, maple
CHILAQUILES, corn tortilla chips, salsa roja, 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, frisée, roasted apple, manchego, candied pecans, watermelon radish, pickled raisins + mustard seeds, lemon-thyme vinaigrette
BENCHMARK BURGER, cheddar, garlic aioli, arugula, marinated tomato, bacon jam,
brioche bun | parmesan herb fries
CRISPY CHICKEN, bloomsdale spinach, yukon gold potatoes, lemon-caper sauce
STEELHEAD TROUT, sicilian caponata, leek + lime sauce, fennel salad
SIDES + ADDITIONS
POTATO BRAVAS
EGGS YOUR WAY
HOLLANDAISE SAUCE
CHICKEN
STEELHEAD TROUT
KIDDOS
includes fries, summer squash or fruit | drink
MAC AND CHEESE, cheddar sauce | CHICKEN TENDERS | PETITE FLAT IRON
DESSERTS
LAYERED CARAMEL CHOCOLATE MOUSSE CAKE, valrhona caramelia
LEMON OLIVE OIL CAKE, strawberry compote, passionfruit sauce, cream semifreddo
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
Address: 601 E. Santa Ana Blvd, Santa Ana, CA 92701
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