Benchmark

“Had a great meal , lovely Cocktail, and the ambience was fabulous.”

rated by maryam • food critic★★★★★

Benchmark in Santa Ana is absolutely incredible, and honestly, this feels like the kind of place that could easily become a weekly ritual. It has that rare balance where you can come in casual or dressed up and still feel completely in the right place. The outdoor atrium has such a cool, relaxed energy, almost like a backyard dinner party tucked into Santa Ana, with good food, good lighting, and a space that makes you want to linger. We ordered the Miso Glazed Salmon, and it was beautiful. Juicy, flavorful, and a generous portion, served over bok choy with sesame seeds and a creamy Okinawa sw

Alli Yu★★★★

So parking is a pain in the butt! Be careful where you park bc I got a citation! What can you do. We came for happy hour today and the Brussel sprouts were back on the menu and were delicious! The fritto Misto was also good. I just didn’t realize everything I got was fried. A bit much. The fries we dipped in the extra sauces. Servers were attentive and we enjoyed it!

MotoBites★★★

First off, the service and atmosphere is great. Our server was very friendly and attentive. Checked up on us several times. The atmosphere was chill and and relaxing. The burger I had was delicious. Cooked perfectly - medium rare. Paired with perfectly made french fries. I'd definitely get this again. The gochujang fried chicken was a disappointment. We were expecting large pieces of chicken (as in...with bones in it). Like a wing, a leg, a thigh, or a breast. What we got were nugget like chicken pieces - similar to orange chicken. I understand that the cooking process might have still bee

Cody Pham★★★★★

I was looking for a last minute brunch place and found Benchmark through Yelp. I made a quick reservation and showed up 15 minutes later. The restaurant itself is located in downtown Santa Ana. There is a small parking lot right behind the restaurant, which will most likely be full. Alternative parking is available around the neighborhood if you can find it. Upon sitting, I was surprised that the place wasn’t busier. It was really cute - patio-style seating with trees that provided ample shade. Lanterns and fairy lights were strung throughout the area. The dark wood bar and kitchen gave the s