Benny and Mary’s Menu

Benny and Mary’s is a trendy, upscale restaurant located in Irvine, CA, offering a menu that includes salads, New American cuisine, and breakfast & brunch options. The restaurant provides a unique dining experience with floor-to-ceiling bookshelves, modern candlestick chandeliers, and even a hidden door to a speakeasy. Customers have praised the excellent ribeye, smoked salmon Benedict, and French toast dishes, as well as the beautiful ambiance and attentive service. With options for vegan dishes, valet parking, wheelchair accessibility, and private dining, Benny and Mary’s caters to a variety of preferences and occasions. Whether you're looking for a romantic dinner, a group gathering, or a special celebration, Benny and Mary’s offers a delightful dining experience with bold flavors and generous portions, making it a must-visit spot in Irvine.

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Grilled Cheese Dumplings & Tomato Bisque

with spicy tomato bisque, bacon bits

$16.00

Crispy Brussel Sprouts

Tossed in balsamic, crispy capers and goat cheese

$16.00

Bulgogi On Bao

Marinated ribeye on a bao bun, pickled cucumber, kimchi and sweet aioli

$20.00

Charcuterie Board

Artisanal cheeses, cured meats, toasted bread, accompaniments

$32.00

Hamachi Crudo

Freshly sliced Hamachi tossed in yuzu vinaigrette and topped with thinly sliced fennel, pear relish, kumquats, pink peppercorn and yuzu caviar

$28.00

Baja Shrimp Ceviche

Citrus cured shrimp tossed with pico de gallo, jalapeños, avocado, radishes and a chile de arbol aioli served with Okinawa chips

$26.00

Caesar Salad

Hearts of romaine, grated grana padano and hand torn croutons. Add Chicken +

$15.00

Spicy Salmon Salad

oz sweet chili glazed salmon with napa cabbage, bok choy, red cabbage, daikon radish, carrots, mint, edamame and crispy wontons with a spicy ginger soy vinaigrette

$29.00

Arugula Salad

Asian pear, quinoa, pomegranate seeds, manchego cheese, pistachios and a blistered grape vinaigrette

$15.00

Beet Tarragon

Spiced yogurt, greens, herbs, hazelnuts, dried cranberries and tarragon vinaigrette

$18.00

Salads

Burgers

The Black Sheep

/ lb beef patty, Bourbon bacon jam, roasted garlic aioli, white cheddar cheese, wild arugula, brioche bun. Served with fries or a lemon vinaigrette side salad.

$24.00

The Drunken Goat

/ lb beef patty, wine infused onions, tomato jam, goat cheese, wild arugula, roasted garlic aioli, brioche bun

$24.00

Creamy Lemon Bucatini

Lemon pepper cream sauce, crispy pork belly, finished with fontina cheese and toasted herb breadcrumb

$28.00

Pastas

Mains

Chicken Coq Au Vin

Braised half chicken over veggie stew and pomme puree finished with chicken jus

$35.00

Vegan Meatloaf

Pan seared Impossible meatloaf, pomme purée, seasonal vegetables, wild mushroom demi-glace, crispy onions

$34.00

Short Rib Ossobuco

-hour braised short rib atop pomme purée, charred asparagus and demi-glace finished with gremolata

$45.00

Salmon

oz salmon, fried rice, seared bok choy, edamame, shimeji mushroom, carrot and ginger purée

$46.00

Filet Mignon

oz filet, pomme purée, tomato confit and a béarnaise

$66.00

Ribeye Steak

oz Ribeye steak over asparagus tips and sautéed mushrooms finished with black garlic butter

$64.00

Chilean Sea Bass

oz filet over garlic spinach and crispy marble potatoes finished with a beurre blanc

$64.00

Poke Bowl (Lunch)

oz Marinated tuna, furikake rice, pickled ginger, edamame, house pickled cucumber, seaweed salad, and avocado finished with spicy aioli and crispy onions

$29.00

Pork Belly Bahn Mi

Pork belly, yum yum sauce, ginger soy vinaigrette, shredded carrots, pickled cucumber, cilantro, jalapeño and pickled ginger on a Portuguese roll

$22.00

Summer Caprese Chicken

Pistachio pesto, grilled chicken, roasted red bell peppers, arugula, tomato, balsamic glaze on toasted sourdough

$24.00

Ribeye Sandwich

oz Ribeye, arugula, mushrooms, white cheddar, crispy onions and garlic aioli on a French roll

$29.00

Sandwiches (Lunch)

Dessert

Classic Cheesecake

Vanilla cream cheese filling, graham cracker crust, brown sugar chantilly, fresh mixed berries in berry compote

$16.00

Lemon Meringue Cheesecake

Lemon curd and meringue

$16.00

Benny’s Bread Pudding

Brioche and custard baked to perfection with a blueberry compote and a scoop of butter pecan ice cream

$16.00

Fresh Berries

Tossed with créme anglaise and topped with Chantilly cream

$13.00

Mai -Karrot

Piggy Back Bourbon, Appleton Estate Rum, carrot, lemon, orgeat, cinnamon, allspice dram, tiki bitters

$18.00

Turning Violette, Violette

Empress Gin, Giffard Creme de Violette, Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur, prosecco, soda water

$18.00

Snake Oil

Astral Blanco Tequila, Lillet Blanc, spicy grapefruit syrup, lime, grapefruit

$18.00

Once You Chai One

Coconut chai infused Bombay Sapphire Gin, Montenegro Amaro, lime, grapefruit, cinnamon, ginger, dash of angostura

$18.00

Earl Of Lavender

Earl Grey infused Tito's Vodka, Fiorente Elderflower Liqueur, lemon, lavender, beet

$18.00

Rye-Fi

Allspice Bulleit Rye, Lo-Fi Genetian Amaro, Sherry wine, tobacco bitters, angostura bitters, saline

$18.00

Ctrl Alt Dill-Ete

Remy Martin Cognac, Lillet Rouge, dill, ginger, lemon, orange bitters

$18.00

Along The Wash Tower

Ghee washed Appleton Estate Rum, pina shrub, ginger, pineapple, lime, banana liqueur, tobacco bitters, saline

$18.00

Adult Green Juice

Gray Whale Gin, Madre Mezcal, lime, lemon, pineapple, cucumber, ginger, dill, celery bitters, angostura bitters

$18.00

Craft Cocktails

After Dinner Cocktails

Amaro Montenegro

$13.00

Espresso Martin

Ketel One vodka, Mr. Black coffee liqueur, espresso, Demerara

$14.00

Tiramisu Cocktail

Dark rum, Bailey's Irish Cream, cold brew, cinnamon, chocolate, orgeat

$15.00

Grand Marnier

$16.00

Mac & Cheese

$10.00

Mushrooms

$8.00

Asparagus

$16.00

Pomme Purée

$8.00

Sides

Happy Hour -pm

$ OFF

Grilled Cheese Dumplings Bulgogi on Bao Crispy Brussel Sprouts Asparagus Charcuterie Board Hamachi Crudo Baja Shrimp Ceviche

Royal Rouge

Strawberry Kiwi Royal Standard rum, Lillet Rouge, pineapple, lime, vanilla, orgeat, mint leaves, angostura bitters

$18.00

Smith’s Orchard

Apple Brandy, Smith & Cross rum, banana liqueur, Jamaican bitters, Spicy OJ cordial, piña shrub, pineapple, cucumber, lime

$18.00

Smoky Island

Mal-Bien Mezcal, Kuleana Rum Agricole, Gran Classico, Jamaican bitters, orange, demerara

$18.00

Bergamot Spritz

Brut Rosé, berry tea infused Lillet, Italicus, lemon, soda

$18.00

Peach + Rye

Black peach tea infused Woodinville Rye, passionfruit liqueur, tomato kumquat cordial, pineapple, lemon, cinnamon syrup, dashed with peychauds

$18.00

I 'Lo-Fi' Like This

Remy Martin , Lighthouse Gin, Lo-fi, fresh carrot juice, lime, honey, ginger

$18.00

Agua Chile

Avocado fat washed Volcan Blanco tequila, green chartreuse, orange, cucumber, lime, cilantro serrano syrup, black pepper tincture

$18.00

Grand Larceny

Coconut oil washed Larceny Bourbon, Appleton Rum, Campari, Sweet Vermouth, banana liqueur, chocolate and orange bitters

$18.00

B's Found A Flower

Prosecco, Elderflower liqueur, Boyd & Blair vodka, maraschino liqueur, beet, lime, soda

$18.00

Pretty Penny

Monkey Shoulder scotch, Barrenjager honey liqueur, Cynar, strawberry, milk, ginger, lemon, dashed with fire tincture

$18.00

Good To Be Bad

Mal-Bien Melon Mezcal, Suze, blood orange cordial, orange, lime, tobacco bitters, milk, borghetti, caviar garnishment

$18.00

Whale With Legs

Gray Whale Gin, yellow chartreuse, maraschino liqueur, sherry, coconut, lemon, demerara

$18.00

Bartender’s Whim

Choose your spirit or flavor profile: Sweet / Sour / Spicy Non-alcoholic “Mocktails” available

Summer Cocktails