“ This restaurant feels European to me in that it is lovely but loose....a little hidden but never timid....confident without an ounce of pretense. Thank you for this place! Everything delights. The team also seems like a great group of guys....please dont change what youre doing so well! ”

“ Benchmark is the most wonderful neighborhood gem! I recently had a surprise birthday party for my husband in their private dining room. First, the space is warm, open and absolutely lovely! Thats a great start but it doesnt end there...everything from the food, service and AMAZING staff made the entire experience positively wonderful. I worked with their catering department on the menu they were responsive as well as super helpful. I chose to bring in my own wine and, prior to the party, they stored it for me, and when we arrived for the surprise, we were ready to toast as the staff had openedpoured the sparkling wine. Following the toast, they immediately brought the appetizers out. I appreciated that the head staff member, Seth, asked for input from me on the timing of the entrees. Every one of my guests told me how good the food was and I would add, it helps to have an amazing menu to work off of. In addition, I thought the proposal included enough food everything was so delicious however, my guests loved it so much they wanted more. What is so great about Benchmark, is the flexibility of their kitchen. They can and did prepare and serve more of the dishes we ran out of! Everyone was satisfied and that made such a difference for me. I wanted my guests to leave full and they made it happen! After the party, my husband shared that he hoped one day he would attend an event there and he was thrilled the event was for him. I could not have been happier in that moment. I honestly could not have chosen a better venue to host a party. ”

“ Benchmark in Santa Ana is a great spot for a date or a casual hangout, offering delicious food and friendly service. Parking can be a bit tricky, but theres additional parking available at 718 Mortimer Streetjust remember to share your license plate with the restaurant for validation. Once youre settled, the warm ambiance and attentive staff make for an enjoyable dining experience! ”

“ This was an amazing place to sit and enjoy the beautiful weather! We went for dinner mid week and got seated right away. We did have reservations, because their often super busy. I love the greenery, trees, hanging plants, shade that they have set up. we got Asparagus fondue, hamburger and french fries, and eggplant with burrata . They were all delicious! I think the fondue was my favorite. The pretzel breadsticks were soft, warm, absolutely delicious. For drinks, we got a glass of red wine and blueberry rosemary. I loved it all! ”

“ Great service. Great spot. Outside seating and loved the atmosphere. Parking can be tricky. Current favorite spot for some mimosas. The bottle for 25 and it comes with a flight of juice. I was there on a Saturday so they had the brunch menu available. The food was really good. Will definitely be coming back. ”

“ Had a good experience on my very first visit here with my wife. Steak, roasted chicken, and fries were very good. The pecan old fashioned tasted great and was interestingly different from what Im used to. My server and the owner were very personable and polite. The music and atmosphere was great as well. I was just commenting to my wife that I felt this restaurants vibe would be even greater if they played some chill Thievery Corporation and the strangest thing happened. One of their songs came on less than a minute later. 5 out of 5 stars for that alone! Haha ”

“ We had a lovely dinner at this place. It has 2 nicely decorated outdoor sections. The weather couldnt be better for outside sitting. We wanted to try different menus, so we ordered 3 appitizers, which were plenty food for both of us. We enjoyed every dish and my favorite was the lemon oilve oil cake! It was just right amount of sweetness with refreshing citrus flavor. If you are more of a sweet tooth, their brown butter cake was also fantastic. We will definitely go back to try more dishes! Oh, and they also have their own parking area! ”

“ Brunch items change with the season. All items in pics are A! The burger with a side of sirachi aioli is a must try, too. A ”