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
Crispy Brussel Sprouts
Tossed in balsamic, crispy capers and goat cheese
Bulgogi On Bao
Marinated ribeye on a bao bun, pickled cucumber, kimchi and sweet aioli
Charcuterie Board
Artisanal cheeses, cured meats, toasted bread, accompaniments
Hamachi Crudo
Freshly sliced Hamachi tossed in yuzu vinaigrette and topped with thinly sliced fennel, pear relish, kumquats, pink peppercorn and yuzu caviar
Baja Shrimp Ceviche
Citrus cured shrimp tossed with pico de gallo, jalapeños, avocado, radishes and a chile de arbol aioli served with Okinawa chips
Caesar Salad
Hearts of romaine, grated grana padano and hand torn croutons. Add Chicken +
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
Arugula Salad
Asian pear, quinoa, pomegranate seeds, manchego cheese, pistachios and a blistered grape vinaigrette
Beet Tarragon
Spiced yogurt, greens, herbs, hazelnuts, dried cranberries and tarragon vinaigrette
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.
The Drunken Goat
/ lb beef patty, wine infused onions, tomato jam, goat cheese, wild arugula, roasted garlic aioli, brioche bun
Creamy Lemon Bucatini
Lemon pepper cream sauce, crispy pork belly, finished with fontina cheese and toasted herb breadcrumb
Pastas
Mains
Chicken Coq Au Vin
Braised half chicken over veggie stew and pomme puree finished with chicken jus
Vegan Meatloaf
Pan seared Impossible meatloaf, pomme purée, seasonal vegetables, wild mushroom demi-glace, crispy onions
Short Rib Ossobuco
-hour braised short rib atop pomme purée, charred asparagus and demi-glace finished with gremolata
Salmon
oz salmon, fried rice, seared bok choy, edamame, shimeji mushroom, carrot and ginger purée
Filet Mignon
oz filet, pomme purée, tomato confit and a béarnaise
Ribeye Steak
oz Ribeye steak over asparagus tips and sautéed mushrooms finished with black garlic butter
Chilean Sea Bass
oz filet over garlic spinach and crispy marble potatoes finished with a beurre blanc
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
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
Summer Caprese Chicken
Pistachio pesto, grilled chicken, roasted red bell peppers, arugula, tomato, balsamic glaze on toasted sourdough
Ribeye Sandwich
oz Ribeye, arugula, mushrooms, white cheddar, crispy onions and garlic aioli on a French roll
Sandwiches (Lunch)
Dessert
Classic Cheesecake
Vanilla cream cheese filling, graham cracker crust, brown sugar chantilly, fresh mixed berries in berry compote
Lemon Meringue Cheesecake
Lemon curd and meringue
Benny’s Bread Pudding
Brioche and custard baked to perfection with a blueberry compote and a scoop of butter pecan ice cream
Fresh Berries
Tossed with créme anglaise and topped with Chantilly cream
Mai -Karrot
Piggy Back Bourbon, Appleton Estate Rum, carrot, lemon, orgeat, cinnamon, allspice dram, tiki bitters
Turning Violette, Violette
Empress Gin, Giffard Creme de Violette, Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur, prosecco, soda water
Snake Oil
Astral Blanco Tequila, Lillet Blanc, spicy grapefruit syrup, lime, grapefruit
Once You Chai One
Coconut chai infused Bombay Sapphire Gin, Montenegro Amaro, lime, grapefruit, cinnamon, ginger, dash of angostura
Earl Of Lavender
Earl Grey infused Tito's Vodka, Fiorente Elderflower Liqueur, lemon, lavender, beet
Rye-Fi
Allspice Bulleit Rye, Lo-Fi Genetian Amaro, Sherry wine, tobacco bitters, angostura bitters, saline
Ctrl Alt Dill-Ete
Remy Martin Cognac, Lillet Rouge, dill, ginger, lemon, orange bitters
Along The Wash Tower
Ghee washed Appleton Estate Rum, pina shrub, ginger, pineapple, lime, banana liqueur, tobacco bitters, saline
Adult Green Juice
Gray Whale Gin, Madre Mezcal, lime, lemon, pineapple, cucumber, ginger, dill, celery bitters, angostura bitters
Craft Cocktails
After Dinner Cocktails
Amaro Montenegro
Espresso Martin
Ketel One vodka, Mr. Black coffee liqueur, espresso, Demerara
Tiramisu Cocktail
Dark rum, Bailey's Irish Cream, cold brew, cinnamon, chocolate, orgeat
Grand Marnier
Mac & Cheese
Mushrooms
Asparagus
Pomme Purée
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
Smith’s Orchard
Apple Brandy, Smith & Cross rum, banana liqueur, Jamaican bitters, Spicy OJ cordial, piña shrub, pineapple, cucumber, lime
Smoky Island
Mal-Bien Mezcal, Kuleana Rum Agricole, Gran Classico, Jamaican bitters, orange, demerara
Bergamot Spritz
Brut Rosé, berry tea infused Lillet, Italicus, lemon, soda
Peach + Rye
Black peach tea infused Woodinville Rye, passionfruit liqueur, tomato kumquat cordial, pineapple, lemon, cinnamon syrup, dashed with peychauds
I 'Lo-Fi' Like This
Remy Martin , Lighthouse Gin, Lo-fi, fresh carrot juice, lime, honey, ginger
Agua Chile
Avocado fat washed Volcan Blanco tequila, green chartreuse, orange, cucumber, lime, cilantro serrano syrup, black pepper tincture
Grand Larceny
Coconut oil washed Larceny Bourbon, Appleton Rum, Campari, Sweet Vermouth, banana liqueur, chocolate and orange bitters
B's Found A Flower
Prosecco, Elderflower liqueur, Boyd & Blair vodka, maraschino liqueur, beet, lime, soda
Pretty Penny
Monkey Shoulder scotch, Barrenjager honey liqueur, Cynar, strawberry, milk, ginger, lemon, dashed with fire tincture
Good To Be Bad
Mal-Bien Melon Mezcal, Suze, blood orange cordial, orange, lime, tobacco bitters, milk, borghetti, caviar garnishment
Whale With Legs
Gray Whale Gin, yellow chartreuse, maraschino liqueur, sherry, coconut, lemon, demerara
Bartender’s Whim
Choose your spirit or flavor profile: Sweet / Sour / Spicy Non-alcoholic “Mocktails” available