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    American

    Benchmark Eatery

    1201 State St

    Santa Barbara, CA 93101


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    Starters
    Housemade Soups & Salads
    Sandwiches
    Burgers
    Entrees
    Tacos, Burritos & Bowls
    Sides
    Kids
    Dessert
    N/A Drinks
    Signature Cocktails
    Tap Beer
    Mocktails
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    Featured Items

    • Diet Coke

      $4.25
    • French Fries

      Vegetarian
      $6.50
    • Blackened Chicken Wrap

      Cheddar, Bacon, Avocado, Lettuce, Tomato, Mayo.
      $16.75

    Starters

    • Crispy Brussel Sprouts

      Bacon, Parmesan and Honey Drizzle.
      $13.95
    • Burger Sliders

      3 Pieces. American Cheese, Caramelized Onions, Shredded Lettuce, 1000 Island Dressing, Brioche Bun.
      $15.25
    • Crispy Chicken Sliders

      3 Pieces. Coleslaw, Pickle, Sriracha Aioli, Brioche Bun.
      $15.25
    • Chips & Guac

      $13.25
    • Coconut Shrimp

      6 Pieces. Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce.
      $14.95
    • Hot Wings

      House Buffalo Sauce, Blue Cheese Dressing, Celery Sticks.
      $17.25
    • Poke

      Marinates sushi grade ahi, avocado, sliced Fresno chilis, red onion, daikon sprouts and sesame seeds served with mini tostadas.
      $18.95
    • Steak Bites

      Marinated, grilled and skewered NY Strip. Served with our house made chimichurri and french fries.
      $21.95
    • Sweet Potato Fries

      Served with Sriracha Ketchup.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $8.50
    • Chick Peas

      $2.25

    Housemade Soups & Salads

    • Pozole Cup

      $8.95
    • Pozole Bowl

      $14.25
    • Chowder Cup

      Classic New England Clam Chowder
      $7.25
    • Chowder Bowl

      Classic New England Clam Chowder
      $11.25
    • Cup & Salad

      $12.95
    • Bowl & Salad

      $16.95
    • BBQ Chicken Salad

      Black Beans, Corn, Avocado, Cheddar, Tomatoes, Cucumber, Red Onion, Ranch Dressing, Tortilla Strips, Topped with BBQ Sauce.
      $16.95
    • Classic Caesar Salad

      Romaine, House Croutons, Parmesan Cheese.
      $12.75
    • Sesame Salmon Salad

      Seared Salmon, Chopped Romaine, Green Cabbage, Carrot, Snow Peas, Crispy Wonton, Sliced Almonds, Sesame Vinaigrette.
      $20.50
    • Poke Salad

      Sushi grade adhi tuna marinated in a soy dressing and served on a bed of cabbage, chpped romaine, red bell pepper, shredded carrots, snow peas, daikon sprouts, crispy wontons sesame seeds and a sesame dressing.
      $20.95
    • Power Kale Salad

      Avocado, Roasted tomatoes, Shredded Carrots, Quinoa, Sunflower Seeds, Garbanzos, Cucumber, Goat Cheese, Lemon Vinaigrette.
      $17.50
    • House Green Salad

      $7.25
    • Side Salad Cesar

      $7.25

    Sandwiches

    • B.L.A.T. Sandwich

      Crispy Bacon, Lettuce, Avocado, Tomato, Mayo, Grilled Sourdough.
      $15.95
    • Blackened Chicken Wrap

      Cheddar, Bacon, Avocado, Lettuce, Tomato, Mayo.
      $16.75
    • Crispy Fried Chicken Sandwich

      Lettuce, Tomato, Pickles, Sriracha Aioli, Brioche Bun.
      $17.75
    • Grilled Chicken Pesto Sandwich

      Arugula, Melted Mozzarella, Tomato, Pesto, Baguette.
      $17.75
    • Grilled Salmon Sandwich

      Arugula, Tomato, Onion Basil Aioli, Baguette.
      $19.25
    • Ultimate Grilled Cheese Sandwich

      Cheddar, Mozzarella, Tomato, Avocado & Grilled Onion On Sliced Sourdough.
      $13.75
    • French Dip Sandwich

      Roast beef, caramelized onions, melted mozzarella, creamy horseradish on a toasted baguette with au jus and garlic parmesan cheese fries
      $19.75

    Burgers

    • Benchmark Burger

      1/2 pound burger, cheddar cheese, bacon, lettuce and tomato. Served on potato bun with French Fries.
      $17.25
    • Classic Cheeseburger

      ¼ Pound Patties, American Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Thousand Island Sauce. Served on potato bun with French Fries.
      $13.75
    • Classic Double Cheeseburger

      Two ¼ Pound Patties, American Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Thousand Island Sauce. Served on potato bun with French Fries.
      $16.75
    • Just B,e.

      Two 1/4 pound patties, American cheese, grilled onion and 1000 island dressing. Served on a potato bun.
      $16.75
    • Smash Burger

      Two 3oz patties, American cheese, grilled onions and Awesome sauce. Served on a potato bun.
      $16.95

    Entrees

    • Beer Battered Fish & Chips Entree

      Coleslaw, Tartar and Cocktail Sauce.
      $17.95
    • Chicken Picatta

      $23.95
    • Shrimp Fetuccine

      Sauteed shrimp, garlic, shallot, cherry tomatoes, parsley, white wine and butter tossed with fetuccine pasta and topped with parmesan cheese. Served with garlic bread.
      $26.95
    • NY Steak

      8 oz NY Strip grilled to order and served with balsamic and honey glazed brussels sprouts and garlic mashed potatoes.
      $28.95

    Tacos, Burritos & Bowls

    • Carnitas

      Braised Pork, Pickled Onions, Pico de Gallo, Queso Fresco.
    • Chicken

    • Braised Beef

      Guacamole, Tomatillo Salsa, Pico de Gallo, Queso, Fresco, Cilantro.
    • Baja Fish

      Avocado, Shredded Cabbage, Queso Fresco, Pickled Onions, Salsa Blanca.
    • Baja Shrimp

      Avocado, Shredded Cabbage, Queso Fresco, Pickled Onions, Salsa Blanca.
    • The Veggie

      Mixed Veggies, Black Beans, Guacamole, Diced Sweet Potato, Pico De Gallo, Queso Fresco, Tomatillo Salsa.

    Sides

    • French Fries

      Vegetarian
      $6.50
    • House Veggies

      Gluten-Free
      $5.95
    • Garlic Bread

      $7.95
    • House Green Salad

      $7.25
    • Side Salad Cesar

      $7.25
    • Chick Peas

      $2.75
    • Sweet Potato Fries

      Served with Sriracha Ketchup.
      $8.50

    Kids

    • Kids Cheeseburger

      Kids 12 and under. Served with Fries and a Drink
      $9.25
    • Kids Fish & Chips

      Kids 12 and under. Served with Fries and a Drink
      $9.25
    • Kids Chicken Tenders

      Kids 12 and under. Served with Fries and a Drink
      $9.25
    • Kids Grilled Cheese

      Kids 12 and under. Served with Fries and a Drink
      $9.25
    • Kids Chicken Bowl

      Grilled chicken, rice, and seasonal vegetables.
      $9.25

    Dessert

    • Churros

      House-Made Churros, Dark Chocolate Dipping Sauce.
      $10.00
    • Cookie Dough Sundae

      Half-Baked Chocolate Chip Cookie, Vanilla Ice Cream, Whipped Cream, Caramel and Chocolate Sauces. Allow 15 Minutes.
      $13.25
    • Fried Ice Cream

      $8.95
    • Cheesecake

      $8.95

    N/A Drinks

    • Arnold Palmer

      $4.75
    • Coffee

      $4.25
    • Coke

      $4.25
    • Coke Zero

      $4.25
    • Cranberry Juice

      $4.25
    • Decaf

      $4.25
    • Diet Coke

      $4.25
    • Dr Pepper

      $4.25
    • Ginger Ale

      $4.25
    • Ginger Beer

      $5.75
    • Hot Tea

      $4.75
    • Iced Tea

      $4.75
    • Jarritos

      $4.75
    • Sparkling Water

      $5.50
    • Still Water

      $5.50
    • Lemonade

      $4.25
    • Milk

      $4.25
    • Orange Juice

      $5.50
    • Pineapple

      $4.75
    • Root Beer

      $4.25
    • Roy Rogers

      $4.50
    • Shirley Temple

      $4.50
    • Soda

      $4.25
    • Sprite

      $4.25

    Signature Cocktails

    • Brophy's Bloody Mary

      $12.75
    • Bloody Maria

      $12.75
    • Cutler's Cooler

      Fresh Seltzers made to order using Local Cutlers. Vodka, fresh juices and pureés Hibiscus | Mango | Lime | Grapefruit | Elderflower
      $10.00
    • Margarita

      $12.00
    • Hibiscus Margarita

      $13.50
    • Mango Margarita

      $13.50
    • Mezcal Margarita

      $13.75
    • Barrel Old Fashioned

      $13.50
    • Espresso Martini

      $13.50
    • La Paloma

      $12.00
    • Mai Tai

      $13.00
    • Poms Up

      $13.00
    • Bee Sting

      $13.00
    • Sangria

      $10.00

    Tap Beer

    • Blonde

      $7.75
    • Mexican Lager

      $7.75
    • Pale Ale

      $7.75
    • House IPA

      $7.75
    • Hazy IPA

      $7.75

    Mocktails

    • Hibiscus Smash

      $9.50
    • Grapefruit Mule

      $9.50
    • Lavender Lemonade

      $12.00

    Cheesecake

    $8.95
    Request advisory
    We'll do our best to accommodate special requests but may not be able to honor all substitutes. Extra charges may apply.
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    All hours
    Sunday11:30 am - 8:45 pm
    Monday11:30 am - 8:45 pm
    Tuesday11:30 am - 8:45 pm
    Wednesday11:30 am - 8:45 pm
    Thursday11:30 am - 8:45 pm
    Friday11:30 am - 9:45 pm
    Saturday11:30 am - 9:45 pm
    Restaurant info

    Genuine - Local - Casual

    Location

    1201 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

    Directions


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