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
TOGARASHI BLACKENED SHRIMP TOSTADA, corn tortilla, avocado mousse, cucumber, red onion, radish, cilantro, gochugaru aioli
CRISPY ARTICHOKE, lemon caper aioli, parmigiano reggiano, herbed panko bread crumb
SALADS
AVOCADO + CORN SALAD, mizuna lettuce, ninja radish, cucumber, carrots, cilantro lime vinaigrette
HEIRLOOM TOMATO + SUMMER MELON, burrata cheese, arugula, red onion, basil, mint, sesame vinaigrette
salad or plate additions, bavarian pretzel, potato bravas, 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
CRISPY CHICKEN SANDWICH, maple-chili glaze, sriracha aioli, arugula cucumber slaw | parmesan herb fries
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
CAULIFLOWER STEAK, tangy yogurt sauce, blistered shishito, lemon garlic emulsion
CHITARRA ALLA PUTTANESCA, square-shaped spaghetti, shrimp, puttanesca sauce
ROASTED CITRUS HALF CHICKEN, lemon caper chicken jus, yukon gold potatoes, baby spinach
BRANZINO, corn purée, oven roasted tomato, charred corn, chorizo, castelvetrano olives, lemon garlic emulsion, urfa chili oil, herb radish salad
RISOTTO CAPRESE, yellow heirloom tomato purée, burrata cheese, basil pesto, oven roasted cherry tomato
CREEKSTONE FARM NEW YORK STEAK, santa maria spiced, romesco sauce, broccolini, potato bravas, chimichurri, smoked maldon salt
KIDDOS
12 + under | includes fries, carrots, or fruit + drink
MAC AND CHEESE, cheddar sauce
CHICKEN TENDERS
DESSERTS
ARTISANAL SORBET, chef selection of seasonal sorbet, summer berries
VALRHONA MOLTEN CHOCOLATE CAKE, crème anglaise, caramel, raspberries
BROWN BUTTER CAKE, pecan praline, vanilla gelato
DRAFT BEERS
SEASONAL HARD SELTZER, study break
MEXICAN STYLE LAGER, calidad beer
FOREVER CHANGES HAZY IPA, stereo
WEST COAST IPA, skyduster
JAPANESE LAGER, harland
VALKYRIE AMBER, enegren
HARMONIA MANGO WHEAT, ogopogo
CABOTELLA MEXICAN BLONDE, baja
PILSNER, trumor
CALI CREAMIN’, mother earth
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
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
PETITE SYRAH, eclipse, paso robles | bottle
PETITE SYRAH, aaron, 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, cicada, the fabelist, 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 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 + CANS
MODELO, bottle
STELLA ARTOIS, bottle
CENTR SPARKLING CITRUS CBD, can
SPECIALTY BEER + WINE DRINKS
BENCHMARK MICHELADA, lager, housemade mix
MANGO GUAVA MICHELADA, mango wheat beer, guava nectar, housemade michelada mix, tajin rim, chili mango garnish
ROSÉ SANGRIA, housemade mixed berry simple, rose water, spritz
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
ORANGE BLOSSOM, cucumber infused straight, simple syrup, grapefruit juice, orange blossom water, club soda
BLACKBERRY MULE, muddled blackberries + mint, sweet lime, ginger beer
CUCUMBER MINT MOJITO, house infused cucumber straight, fresh mint, sweet lime
HULA GIRL, fresh muddled limes, coconut cream, mango nectar, whipped cream
BUTTERFLY STRAWBERRY SPRITZER, butterfly pea flower infused straight, muddled strawberries, sweet lime, spritz
ESPRESSO MARTINI, espresso, chocolate hazelnut syrup, cream
And more –
WHITE LOTUS, our version of an aperol spritz: local organic aperitif, champagne and a fresh orange slice
BLANCO – tequila infused saké
BENCHMARK MARGARITA, simple, 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
SPICY BOY, muddled habaneros, fresh mint, pineapple juice, tajin rim
COPPER – whiskey infused saké
SMOKED PECAN OLD FASHIONED, smoked pecan maple, fresh orange peel, dark cherry
NY SOUR, housemade clove simple, lemon juice, red wine topper
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
CRISPY ARTICHOKE, lemon caper aioli, parmigiano reggiano, herbed panko bread crumb
SALADS
AVOCADO + CORN SALAD, mizuna lettuce, ninja radish, cucumber, carrots, cilantro lime vinaigrette
HEIRLOOM TOMATO + SUMMER MELON, burrata cheese, arugula, red onion, basil, mint, sesame vinaigrette
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
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
CHITARRA ALLA PUTTANESCA, square-shaped spaghetti, shrimp, puttanesca sauce
RISOTTO CAPRESE, yellow heirloom tomato purée, burrata cheese, basil pesto, oven roasted cherry tomato
DESSERTS
ARTISANAL SORBET, chef selection of seasonal sorbet, summer berries
VALRHONA MOLTEN CHOCOLATE CAKE, crème anglaise, caramel, raspberries
BROWN BUTTER CAKE, pecan praline, vanilla gelato
available saturday-sunday, 11:30am-3pm
PLATES
ARTICHOKE FONDUE, bavarian pretzel
AVOCADO + CORN SALAD, mizuna lettuce, ninja radish, cucumber, carrots, cilantro lime vinaigrette | smoked salad
SMOKED SALMON BUTTER LETTUCE SALAD, soft boiled eggs, radish, heirloom cherry tomato, avocado, cucumber, red onion, caper, olive, lime 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
SIDES + ADDITIONS
POTATO BRAVAS, garlic aioli
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, cinnamon + 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
AVOCADO + CORN SALAD, mizuna lettuce, ninja radish, cucumber, carrots, cilantro lime vinaigrette | smoked salad
GOCHUJANG CHICKEN BITES
ARTICHOKE FONDUE, two pretzels
ELOTE, cob cut in half, garlic aioli, cojita, tajin, crema, spicy cheeto crumbs
PARMESAN HERB FRIES
WARM MARINATED OLIVES, citrus + herbs
CHICHARRONES, tajin
DRINKS
ALL DRAFTS
GLASS OF WINE, house red or house white
HOUSE MARGARITA
GUAVA PALOMA