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, truffle ponzu vinaigrette, black sesame cracker, crispy shallot, avocado mousse, chili crisp aioli
ARTICHOKE FONDUE, bavarian pretzel
FOREST MUSHROOM ARANCINI, risotto fritters, truffle oil, mozzarella, parmigiano reggiano, arugula, lemon rosemary aioli
KOREAN BBQ TACOS, daikon radish, napa cabbage, jicama, thai chili, cilantro, arugula, apple, rice vinegar + yuzu vinaigrette
CHORIZO FLATBREAD, goat cheese, monterey jack cheese, confit cherry tomato, basil shishito soffrito, chili honey
FRITTO MISTO, calamari, shrimp, pickled vegetables, aji verde sauce, grilled lemon
FETA DIP, chili honey, basil pistachio dukkah, oven roasted tomato, toasted flat bread
CRISPY BABY ARTICHOKE, lemon ricotta, chimichurri emulsion, parmigiano reggiano, olive oil crostini
SALADS + SOUP
STRAWBERRY + ARUGULA SALAD, frisée lettuce, feta cheese, pistachio dukkah, watermelon radish, rosé vinaigrette
CAESAR SALAD, seasonal radicchio & romaine, caesar dressing, garlic-parsley toasted panko bread, parmigiano reggiano snow, chives
salad or plate additions, bavarian pretzel, chicken, shrimp
BAR SNACKS
WARM MARINATED OLIVES, citrus + herbs
PARMESAN HERB FRIES, garlic aioli
KIDDOS
12 + under | includes fries or fruit + drink
MAC & CHEESE, cheddar sauce
CHICKEN TENDERS
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
PENNE PRIMAVERA, parmigiano reggiano cream, spring peas, mushroom, asparagus
PASTA ALLA VODKA, ring shaped rigatoni pasta, creamy tomato vodka sauce, calabrian pork sausage, burrata, basil
ROASTED CITRUS CHICKEN, crispy fingerling potato, spinach, lemon-caper jus
MISO GLAZED SALMON, okinawa sweet potato purée, bok choy, sesame seeds, green onion
HANGER STEAK, blistered shishito peppers, aji panca chimichurri, crispy fingerling potato, dill yogurt sauce
DESSERTS
PEAR ALMOND TART, almond cream, caramel sauce, vanilla ice cream
TIRAMISU, ladyfingers, mascarpone cream, espresso, cocoa powder
BROWN BUTTER CAKE, pecan praline, sage, vanilla gelato
SEASONAL SORBET, Chef’s selection, assorted berries
OWNER’S WINE COLLECTION
FROM PASO ROBLES
SAXUM RHÔNE VARIETALS, broken stones 2018, paso robles, willow creek district | bottle
LAW ESTATE ‘ASPIRE’ BLEND, 2022, paso robles | bottle
LAW ESTATE ‘BEGUILING’, grenache 2020, paso robles | bottle
WINES
ROSÉ, halter ranch, paso robles – glass | bottle
ROSÉ, bodega de edgar, 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
SAUVIGNON BLANC, postales del mundo, argentina – glass | bottle
RED BLEND, the pessimist, daou, paso robles – glass | bottle
RED BLEND, e-squared, bodega de edgar, paso robles – glass | bottle
CABERNET SAUVIGNON, the possessor, tooth & nail, paso robles – glass | bottle
CABERNET SAUVIGNON, rama, napa valley – glass | bottle
TEMPRANILLO, bodega de edgar, paso robles – glass | bottle
PINOT NOIR, bianchi, paso robles – glass | bottle
MALBEC, primitive, paso robles – glass | bottle
RIOJA, monte real reserva, spain – glass | bottle
NATURAL + ORGANIC WINES
SAUVIGNON BLANC, dreamcote, santa barbara – glass | bottle
RED BLEND, la colline en flamme, france – glass | bottle
SPARKLING WINES
SPARKLING OF ALBARIÑO, bodega de edgar, santa barbara | bottle
OTHER WINES WE LOVE
BRUT ROSÉ, stelado, chile | bottle
BLANC DE BLANCS, raventos i blanc, spain | bottle
PINOT NOIR, insieme, formaglini vineyards, willamette valley, oregon | bottle
PINOT NOIR, la quercia, formaglini vineyards, willamette valley, oregon | bottle
CHARDONNAY, formaglini vineyards, willamette valley, oregon | bottle
SWEET LIBATIONS
SEPPELTSFIELD, grand tawny, 10 year | glass
CHÂTEAU APINESSE, semillon late harvest | glass
DRAFT BEERS
BOTTLE LOGIC – RECURSION, west coast IPA
BOTTLE LOGIC – EXPLORANDO, mexican lager
KARL STRAUSS – RED TROLLY, amber
STATION CRAFT – SINLESS GLORY, blonde ale
BAY CITY – RON MURKUNDY HAZY,
BOOZE BROTHERS – GONZO MANIA, japanese lager with yuzu
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
EASY LIKE SUNDAY MORNING, sparkling rosé, fresh muddled mint, organic strawberry and lemon juice
NON-ALCOHOLIC
SOFT DRINKS
FRESH BREWED ICED TEA, regular
JUICES, guava, orange, grapefruit
SPARKLING WATER, bored & thirsty
HOUSEMADE LEMONADE, regular | lavender
FRESH BREWED COFFEE, regular
CRAFTED COCKTAILS
SPIRIT-INFUSED SAKE
BUTTERFLY STRAWBERRY SPRITZER, house-infused butterfly pea flower vodka-infused saké, muddled strawberries, sweet lime spritz
LAVENDER HAZE, vodka-infused saké, fresh muddled blueberries and mint, lavender simple syrup, lemon juice, topped with tonic
BLACKBERRY MULE, vodka-infused saké, muddled blackberries, mint, agave lime, topped with ginger beer
ESPRESSO MARTINI, vodka-infused saké, espresso, chocolate syrup, cream
BENCHMARK MARGARITA, tequila-infused saké, agave lime, lime, soda water, salt rim
JALAPEÑO MARGARITA, tequila-infused saké, jalapeños, agave lime, soda water, tajin rim
STRAWBERRY MARGARITA, tequila-infused saké, strawberries, agave lime juice, grapefruit soda, housemade ancho + cayenne sugar rim
GUAVA PALOMA, tequila-infused saké, grapefruit juice, guava nectar, grapefruit soda, agave lime juice, housemade ancho + cayenne sugar rim
SMOKED PECAN OLD FASHIONED, whiskey-infused saké, smoked pecan maple, fresh orange peel, dark cherry
THE DUCHESS, gin-infused saké, elderflower, splash of grapefruit, tonic, rosemary sprig
available friday, 11:30am-3pm
FOR THE TABLE
ARTICHOKE FONDUE, bavarian pretzel
AHI TUNA, truffle ponzu vinaigrette, black sesame cracker, crispy shallot, avocado mousse, chili crisp aioli
FOREST MUSHROOM ARANCINI, risotto fritters, truffle oil, mozzarella, parmigiano reggiano, arugula, lemon rosemary aioli
FETA DIP, chili honey, basil pistachio dukkah, oven roasted tomato, toasted flat bread
SALADS + SOUP
STRAWBERRY + ARUGULA SALAD, frisée lettuce, feta cheese, pistachio dukkah, watermelon radish, rosé vinaigrette
CAESAR SALAD, seasonal radicchio & romaine, caesar dressing, garlic-parsley toasted panko bread, parmigiano reggiano snow, chives
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 BABY ARTICHOKE, lemon ricotta, chimichurri emulsion, herbed breadcrumbs
CHARRED CABBAGE WEDGE, lemon tahini, calabrian chili crunch, parmigiano reggiano, herbed breadcrumbs
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, pepper jack, arugula, heirloom tomato | parmesan herb fries
BENCHMARK BURGER, cheddar, garlic aioli, arugula, marinated tomato, bacon jam, brioche bun | parmesan herb fries
CHORIZO FLATBREAD, goat cheese, monterey jack cheese, confit cherry tomato, basil shishito soffrito, chili honey
PENNE PRIMAVERA, parmigiano reggiano cream, spring peas, mushroom, asparagus
PASTA ALLA VODKA, ring shaped rigatoni pasta, creamy tomato vodka sauce, calabrian pork sausage, burrata, basil
DESSERTS
PEAR ALMOND TART, almond cream, caramel sauce, vanilla ice cream
TIRAMISU, ladyfingers, mascarpone cream, espresso, cocoa powder
BROWN BUTTER CAKE, pecan praline, sage, vanilla gelato
SEASONAL SORBET, Chef’s selection, assorted berries
available saturday-sunday, 11:30am-3pm
SHAREABLE
ARTICHOKE FONDUE, bavarian pretzel
CAESAR SALAD, seasonal radicchio & romaine, caesar dressing, garlic-parsley toasted panko bread, parmigiano reggiano snow, chives
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, guava, or 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, sparkling rosé, fresh muddled mint, organic strawberry and lemon juice
PLATES
CHICKEN TINGA SKILLET, monterey jack cheese, sour cream, radish, cilantro, onion, tortilla chips
BULGOGI KIMCHI FRIED RICE, fried egg, 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
ENCHILADA SUIZAS, lobster + shrimp filling, corn, poblano cream sauce, pickled red onion, cilantro, queso fresco
SIDES + ADDITIONS
SMOKED SALMON
2 EGGS YOUR WAY
AVOCADO
PARMESAN HERB FRIES, garlic aioli
KIDDOS
includes fries or fruit | + drink
MAC & CHEESE, cheddar cheese
CHICKEN TENDERS
available wednesday-friday, 4pm-6pm
SNACKS
FOREST MUSHROOM ARANCINI, lemon ricotta, chimichurri emulsion, herbed panko bread crumbs, lemon rosemary aioli
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
CHORIZO FLATBREAD, goat cheese, monterey jack cheese, confit cherry tomato, basil shishito soffrito, chili honey
KOREAN BBQ TACOS, daikon radish, napa cabbage, jicama, thai chili, cilantro, arugula, apple, rice vinegar + yuzu vinaigrette
FETA DIP, chili honey, basil pistachio dukkah, oven roasted tomato, toasted flat bread
DRINKS
HOUSE DRAFTS
GLASS OF WINE, house red or house white
HOUSE MARGARITA
STRAWBERRY MARGARITA
GUAVA PALOMA
Address: 601 E. Santa Ana Blvd, Santa Ana, CA 92701
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