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
CALAMARI + SHRIMP, salsa verde, herbed toasted crumbs, taggiasca olives, roasted cherry tomato, arugula, charred lemon
CRISPY CAULIFLOWER TOSTADA, avocado-jalapeno purée, pickled vegetables, golden raisins, queso fresco, chipotle crema, cilantro, zaatar
SALADS
MEDITERRANEAN SALAD, roasted garlic hummus, house mixed green lettuce, cherry tomato, red onion, cucumber, watermelon radish, marinated feta cheese, taggiasca olives, grilled pita, red wine dijon vinaigrette
ROASTED BABY HEIRLOOM TOMATO + BURRATA CHEESE, basil pistachio pesto, arugula, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic, toasted focaccia
FENNEL ORANGE SALAD, frisée, red endive, arugula, marcona almonds, watermelon radish, manchego cheese, citrus-white balsamic vinaigrette
salad or plate additions, bavarian pretzel, paprika focaccia toasts, potato bravas, garlic aioli, chicken, shrimp, 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
ROASTED SWEET POTATO + BRUSSELS SPROUTS, carrot ginger purée, pickled cranberries, mustard seeds, chipotle maple vinaigrette
CRISPY GOCHUJANG BABY CAULIFLOWER, roasted shallot + white miso purée, sesame seeds, cilantro radish salad
GIGLI PASTA, duck ragout, blistered cherry tomato, aged pecorino romano
ROASTED CITRUS HALF CHICKEN, cauliflower mole, baby carrots, jumbo asparagus, golden raisins, pepitas, white wine chicken jus, herb-radish salad
CRISPY SKIN NORWEGIAN SALMON, spring peas, asparagus lemon, parsnip purée, sauce vierge, fennel pea tendril salad
SPRING SHRIMP RISOTTO, green garlic parsley purée, spring vegetables ragout, sauce vierge, parmigiano reggiano
SANTA MARIA SPICED NEW YORK STEAK, romesco sauce, broccolini, potato bravas, chimichurri, smoked maldon salt
KIDDOS
includes fries, carrots, or fruit | drink
MAC AND CHEESE, cheddar sauce
CHICKEN TENDERS
PETITE SALMON
DESSERTS
TAHITIAN VANILLA PANNA COTTA, mixed berry compote, pistachio biscotti
VALRHONA MOLTEN CHOCOLATE CAKE, crème anglaise, caramel, raspberries
BROWN BUTTER CAKE, pecan praline, vanilla gelato
DRAFT BEERS
HAZY IPA, harland
MEXICAN BLOND ALE, baja
MEXICAN STYLE LAGER, calidad beer
BLAST OF BAJA HARD SELTZER, study break
DOG ATE MY HOMEWORK BLACKBERRY SAISON, brouwerji west
VALKYRIE AMBER, enegren
CAMPIRE STOUT, high west
AMARILLA GORILLA, smog city
SEAFARER KOLSH, 3 weavers
SEASONAL BEER, ask server for details
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
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, 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
RED SANGRIA, red wine blend, pineapple, orange, pear, apple, lime
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
BIG APPLE, organic apple cider, fresh mint, spritz
THE GREENLEAF, fruity + organic green juice, fresh basil, spritz
BLACKBERRY MULE, muddled blackberries + mint, sweet lime, ginger beer
YUZU FLOWER, passionfruit pineapple CBD, elderflower syrup, cranberry juice, spritz
CUCUMBER MINT MOJITO, house infused cucumber straight, fresh mint, sweet lime
BUTTERFLY STRAWBERRY SPRITZER, butterfly pea flower infused straight, muddled strawberries, sweet lime, spritz
ESPRESSO MARTINI, espresso, chocolate hazelnut syrup, cream
BLANCO – tequila infused saké
BENCHMARK MARGARITA, simple syrup, lime, soda water, salted rim
JALAPEÑO MARGARITA, simple syrup, jalapeños, lime, soda water, tajin rim
THE LEON, organic carrot turmeric juice, merquin maple syrup, spicy sugar rim
GUAVA PALOMA, grapefruit juice, guava nectar, soda water, housemade ancho + cayenne sugar rim
BLUE ROSEMARY, house infused rosemary blanco, muddled blueberries, fresh lime, soda water, salt 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
CBD SPECIALTY
CBD COCKTAILS, vodka infused saké, cbd, soda water
cbd flavors – passionfruit + pineapple | peach ginger | blood orange
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
SALADS
ROASTED BEET SALAD, goat cheese, arugula, frisée, roasted apple, lemon oil, pistachio-cranberry vinaigrette
LITTLE GEM CAESAR, 6-minute eggs, anchovy butter focaccia croutons, parmigiano reggiano, fried capers, caesar dressing
SIDER + ADDITIONS
BAVARIAN PRETZEL | CHICKEN | SALMON
PARMESAN HERB FRIES, garlic aioli
WARM MARINATED OLIVES, citrus + herbs
KIDDOS
includes fries or fruit | drink
MAC AND CHEESE, cheddar sauce
CHICKEN TENDERS
PASTA MARINARA, meatballs
PLATES
CRISPY CHICKEN SANDWICH, maple-chili glaze, sriracha aioli, 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
CRISPY GOCHUJANG BABY CAULIFLOWER, roasted shallot + white miso purée, sesame seeds, cilantro radish salad
GIGLI PASTA, duck ragout, blistered cherry tomato, aged pecorino romano
CRISPY SKIN NORWEGIAN SALMON, housemade lemon-thyme gnocchi, mushrooms, snow pea, parsley garlic purée, cilantro radish salad
DESSERTS
ALMOND CAKE, raspberry, port sauce, honey mascarpone gelato
BUTTERSCOTCH POT DE CRÈME, whipped cream, coco nib, sea salt
BROWN BUTTER CAKE, pecan praline, vanilla gelato
available saturday-sunday, 11:30am-3pm
PLATES
ARTICHOKE FONDUE, bavarian pretzel
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
FOREST MUSHROOM TOAST, toasted ciabatta, truffle honey ricotta, poached eggs, arugula, balsamic reduction
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
BELGIUM WAFFLE, mixed berries lavender compote, crème fraîche chantilly
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, 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
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 | PETITE FLAT IRON
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