The Menu at The Bench

Inspired by a variety of global styles and methods, The Bench serves up mouth-watering flavors fresh out of the oven or hot off the flame.

Items subject to change daily based on local availability.

Lunch

Offered daily 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

BENCH STARTERS
  • HOUSE-MADE SOUP
    chef’s seasonal specialty

    $14

  • PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM FRIES
    smoked cheddar-parmesan dip
    vegetarian.

    $19

  • CRISPY FALAFEL "PANZANELLA"
    cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, mint, cilantro, lemon vinaigrette
    vegetarian. gluten free.

    $18

  • GRILLED FLORENTINO CAULIFLOWER
    lemon aïoli, calabrian chili oil, pecorino
    vegetarian. gluten free.

    $17

  • DUCK FAT POTATOES
    truffle salt, black pepper

    $17

  • SMOKED POTATO FRITTER
    smoked mozzarella, kettle chips, calabrian chimichurri
    vegetarian. gluten free.

    $17

SALADS
  • CHARRED AVOCADO
    arugula, corn, ricotta salata, radish, citrus, jalapeño agave
    vegetarian. gluten free.

    $20

  • BUTTER LETTUCE
    creamy tarragon dressing, herbed breadcrumbs, pecorino
    vegetarian.

    $19

  • YELLOWFIN TUNA NICOISE
    garden lettuce, haricot verts, tomato, egg, marble potato, tapenade dressing
    gluten free.

    $21

  • SWEET GEM LETTUCE
    pickled butternut, treviso, apple, blue cheese, spiced pepitas, maple balsamic
    vegetarian. gluten free

    $19

FROM THE OVEN
  • *SPICY FIRE-ROASTED SHRIMP
    calabrian chili, butter, oregano, garlic & grilled ad astra sourdough

    $26

  • FIRE-ROASTED BEETS
    smoked honey & pickled mustard seed, goat cheese, chives
    vegetarian. gluten free

    $17

  • BENCH STREET CORN
    jalapeno-cilantro aioli, tajin, parmesan espuma, chili thread
    vegetarian. gluten free

    $17

  • BREAD BALLOON
    mediterranean dips, dry herbs
    vegetarian

    $20

  • BLISTERED SHISHITO PEPPERS
    sea salt, extra virgin olive oil, lemon
    vegan. gluten free

    $17

  • BENCH MAC & CHEESE
    fontina cheese, parmesan breadcrumbs
    vegetarian.

    $16

  • MARGHERITA FLATBREAD
    san marzano tomatoes, mozzarella, basil
    vegetarian

    $26

  • ORGANIC MUSHROOM FLATBREAD
    royal trumpet, leeks, beet greens, garlic, goat cheese
    vegetarian

    $27

  • CANDIED BACON & APPLE FLATBREAD
    bakers bacon, caramelized onion, chili flake, triple cream brie, fontina, chives

    $27

  • SPICY PEPPERONI FLATBREAD
    calabrian chili oil, dry oregano, belfiore mozzarella

    $26

MAINS
  • TORTIGLIONI BOLOGNESE
    hearty veal & pork sauce, pecorino cheese

    $36

  • *STEAMED MUSSELS
    kaffir lime, green coconut curry, ginger, lemongrass, ad astra sourdough

    $36

  • ROASTED CAULIFLOWER “STEAK”
    miso brown butter, caramelized carrot, chimichurri, spiced seeds, radish & herbs

    $26

  • OPEN-FACED BEEF SHORTRIB SANDWICH
    chimichurri, arugula, horseradish mayo, ad astra olive sourdough, truffled chips

    $31

  • FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH
    cabbage slaw, yuzu aioli, buttered pickles, salt & pepper fries

    $28

  • KOREAN STYLE BRISKET SANDWICH
    marinated brisket, carrot slaw, warm baguette, togarashi fries

    $28

  • CAULIFLOWER SHAWARMA SANDWICH
    house naan, green garlic labne, spicy tahini, pepitas, pickled red onions and fresnos, county line lettuce, salt & pepper fries
    vegan.

    $26

  • *THE BENCH BURGER
    half pound, smoked cheddar, house sauce, salt & pepper fries

    add farm-fresh fried egg $2
    add bench bacon $3

    $29

  • BLT SALAD
    bench bacon, farm fresh egg, avocado, rustic croutons, grilled red onion, creamy shallot dressing

    $26

  • *CALIFORNIA CHOPPED SALAD
    avocado, 6-minute egg, whole grain mustard vinaigrette
    vegetarian. gluten free.
    $19

    add 5 oz chicken $10
    add 5 oz salmon $15
    add 5 oz hanger steak $15

We proudly offer house-made gluten free flatbreads $4.00 upcharge. Gluten free buns available for burgers/sandwiches $3.00 upcharge.

BITES

Offered daily 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

  • SPICY FIRE ROASTED SHRIMP
    calabrian chili, butter, oregano, garlic, & grilled ad astra bread

    $26

  • BLISTERED SHISHITO PEPPERS
    sea salt, extra virgin olive oil, lemon

    $17

  • FIRE-ROASTED BEETS
    smoked honey & pickled mustard seed, goat cheese, chives

    $17

  • BENCH MAC & CHEESE
    fontina cheese & parmesan breadcrumbs

    $16

  • BREAD BALLOON
    mediterranean dips, dry herbs

    $20

  • FIRE ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS
    rice wine vinaigrette, garlic, red chilies, sesame, fish sauce, mint, cilantro

    $17

  • SMOKED POTATO FRITTER
    smoked mozzarella, kettle chips, calabrian chimichurri
    vegetarian. gluten free.

    $17

  • CHARRED AVOCADO
    arugula, corn, ricotta salata, radish, citrus, jalapeño agave

    $20

  • SWEET GEM LETTUCE
    pickled butternut, treviso, apple, blue cheese, spiced pepitas, maple balsamic
    vegetarian. gluten free.

    $19

  • SPICY PEPPERONI FLATBREAD
    calabrian chili oil, dry oregano, belfiore mozzarella

    $26

  • ORGANIC MUSHROOM FLATBREAD
    royal trumpet, beet greens, leeks, goat cheese
    vegetarian.

    $27

  • CANDIED BACON & APPLE FLATBREAD
    bakers bacon, caramelized onion, chili flake, triple cream brie, fontina, chives

    $27

  • MARGHERITA FLATBREAD
    san marzano tomatoes, mozzarella, basil

    $26

BENCH SWAG
  • TEH BENCH WINE CHILLER BAG
    $23
    THE BENCH SHERPA BLANKET
    $70
Dinner

Offered daily 5:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

BENCH STARTERS
  • HOUSE-MADE SOUP
    chef's seasonal specialty

    $14

  • CRISPY FALAFEL "PANZANELLA"
    cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, mint, cilantro, lemon vinaigrette
    vegetarian.

    $18

  • *SPICY FIRE ROASTED SHRIMP
    calabrian chili, butter, oregano, garlic & grilled ad astra sourdough

    $26

  • GRILLED FLORENTINO CAULIFLOWER
    lemon aïoli, calabrian chili oil, pecorino
    vegetarian. gluten free.

    $17

  • SMOKED POTATO FRITTER
    smoked mozzarella, kettle chips, calabrian chimichurri
    vegetarian. gluten free.

    $17

SALADS
  • CHARRED AVOCADO
    arugula, corn, ricotta salata, radish, citrus, jalapeño agave
    vegetarian. gluten free.

    $20

  • BUTTER LETTUCE
    creamy tarragon dressing, herbed bread crumbs, pecorino
    vegetarian.

    $19

  • YELLOWFIN TUNA NICOISE
    garden lettuce, haricot verts, tomato, egg, marble potato, tapenade dressing
    gluten free.

    $21

  • SWEET GEM LETTUCE
    pickled butternut, treviso, apple, blue cheese, spiced pepitas, maple balsamic
    gluten free.

    $19

FROM THE OVEN
  • BLISTERED SHISHITO PEPPERS
    sea salt, extra virgin olive oil, lemon
    vegan. gluten free.

    $17

  • BENCH STREET CORN
    jalapeno-cilantro aioli, tajin, parmesan espuma, chili thread
    vegetarian. gluten free.

    $17

  • FIRE ROASTED BEETS
    smoked honey & pickled mustard seed, goat cheese, chives
    vegetarian. gluten free.

    $17

  • BENCH MAC & CHEESE
    fontina cheese, parmesan breadcrumbs
    vegetarian

    $16

  • BREAD BALLOON
    mediterranean dips, dry herbs
    vegetarian

    $20

  • MARGHERITA FLATBREAD
    san marzano tomatoes, belfiore mozzarella, parmesan, basil
    vegetarian

    $26

  • CANDIED BACON & APPLE FLATBREAD
    bakers bacon, caramelized onion, chili flake, triple cream brie, fontina, chives

    $27

  • ORGANIC MUSHROOM FLATBREAD
    royal trumpet, leeks, beet greens, garlic, goat cheese
    vegetarian.

    $27

  • SPICY PEPPERONI FLATBREAD
    calabrian chili oil, dry oregano, belfiore mozzarella, parmesan

    $26

MAINS
  • TORTIGLIONI BOLOGNESE
    hearty veal & pork sauce, pecorino cheese

    $36

  • *STEAMED MUSSELS
    kaffir lime, green coconut curry, ginger, lemongrass, ad astra sourdough

    $36

  • ROASTED CAULIFLOWER “STEAK”
    miso brown butter, caramelized carrot, chimichurri, spiced seeds, radish & herbs

    $26

  • CABERNET BEEF SHORTRIB
    truffled polenta, wild mushroom, cipollini onion, horseradish gremolata
    gluten free.

    $47

  • *SHRIMP BUCATINI NERO
    white tiger shrimp, arrabbiata, mint, fennel, ad astra crumble

    $37

  • *SEARED SEA SCALLOPS
    patty pan, potato, turnip, herbs, lobster cream
    gluten free.

    $54

  • ROASTED JIDORI CHICKEN
    duck fat potatoes, charred treviso, delicata squash, black garlic jus
    gluten free.

    $39

  • *GRILLED ORA KING SALMON
    brussel sprout leaves, organic mushroom medley, garlic and rosemary parsnip-potato purée, preserved lemon-celery leaf pesto
    gluten free.

    $47

  • KOROBUTA PORK “SCHNITZEL”
    baker’s bacon, german potatoes, arugula, hot honey, mustard jus

    $36

  • *Grilled Hanger Steak
    smoked gorgonzola mashed potato, asparagus, bordelaise


    or choice of
    22oz Bone in Rib Eye $165

    $49

We also proudly offer house-made gluten free flatbreads $4.00 upcharge. Gluten free bread available for the shrimp & mussel dishes $2.00 upcharge

  • SPICED-CARAMEL APPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE
    vanilla ice cream, rose apple chips

    $15

  • HAZELNUT CRÈME TORTE
    dark cherry confit, amarena sauce, hazelnut cake

    $16

  • CHOCOLATE S'MORES SKILLET
    vanilla bean ice cream, graham cracker streusel

    $18

  • CARROT CAKE SUNDAE
    soft carrot-walnut cake, sweet carrot ice cream, cream cheese whip

    $16

  • WOOD-ROASTED STRAWBERRIES
    butter-crumble topping, balsamic glaze & cheesecake ice cream

    $18

Bench Marks
  • CARAMEL HOT CHOCOLATE
    ghirardelli dark chocolate, cinnamon whipped cream, caramel, sea salt

    $12

  • TE AMO HOT COCOA
    amaras cupreata mezcal, hot chocolate, cocoa cinnamon sugar

    $18

  • ROYAL TOKAJI
    Red Label, 5 Puttonyos 2017

    $22

  • Taylor Tawny, 10 Year

    $12

  • Grahams LBV Port 2015

    $13

Sipping Spirits
  • Amari
    Fernet
    $17
    Amaro Averna
    $15
    Amaro Nonino
    $20
    Amaro Montenegro
    $15
  • Bourbon & Rye
    Angel’s Envy (86.6 proof)
    $20
    Knob Creek PB Single Barrel Select Bourbon (120 proof)
    $25
    Whistle Pig 10 Rye (100 Proof)
    $40
  • Scotch
    Balvenie 21 Speyside
    $90
    Glenmorangie 18 Highlands
    $65
    Johnnie Walker Blue
    $90
    Lagavulin 16 Islay
    $45
    The Macallan 12 Speyside
    $38
    Oban 14 Highlands
    $38
    Talisker 10 Isle of Skye
    $32
  • Tequila
    Casa Noble Añejo
    24
    Don Julio 1942
    $75
    Komos Anejo Reserva
    $65
    Patrón Gran Platinum
    $75
    Siete Leguas Reposado
    $24
  • Congac
    Courvoisier VS
    $17
    Courvoisier VSOP
    $20
    Remy Martin XO
    $65
  • Rum
    Diplomatico
    $17
    Pyrat XO
    $17
    Ron Zacapa XO
    $55
Crafted Cocktails
  • BENCH WARMER
    milagro reposado, ancho reyes, chipotle sour, agave, lime, sweet heat

    $16

  • THAI ONE ON
    bison grass vodka, thai-basil purée, basil, cucumber, bench ginger syrup

    $16

  • HOW ‘BOUT THEM APPLES
    titos, apple cardamom syrup, lime, apple juice, apple bitters, ginger beer

    $17

  • AUTUMN SPRITZ
    la marca, st. george spiced pear, cranberry purée, lemon, simple syrup

    $17

  • PB MANHATTAN
    pb knob creek pb single barrel select , averna, dolin, whiskey barrel bitters

    $25

  • OAXACAN HEAT
    400 conejos, orange liqueur, guava purée, lemon, habanero agave, cucumber, tajin

    $17

  • SCRATCH GOLFER MARGARITA
    milagro reposado, lime, triple sec, agave, salt

    $16

  • BANANA BUZZ
    espolon reposado, giffard banane du bresil, cantera negra café, espresso

    $18

  • LAVENDER LEMON DROP
    meili, lavender syrup, lemon juice, vanilla sugar rim

    $16

  • SMOKIN' MARY
    new amsterdam, bench spicy mary mix, smoked worcestershire, pickled carrot & green bean

    $16

  • SOUTHSIDE JALISCOTIEMPOS VIEJOS
    400 conejos, cantera negra café, bitters, luxardo cherry, orange

    $18

  • WITHOUT A TRACE
    buffalo trace, lemon, averna, st. elizabeth allspice dram, honey syrup

    $17

  • ARNIE’S CADILLAC
    PB maestro dobel, cointreau noir, grand marnier, lime, agave, orange twist, black salt

    $16

  • BEEKEEPER
    tanqueray, blueberries, lemon, honey

    $16

  • GOLDEN SNITCH (ZERO-PROOF)
    harvey’s buttered rum batter, apple juice, hot water, whipped cream

    $12

  • STRAWBERRY SMASH (ZERO-PROOF)
    strawberries, lemon juice, simple syrup, club soda

    $12

  • AMEILA (ZERO-PROOF)
    corazón purée, lemonade, sprite, orange, blueberries

    $12

WINES BY THE GLASS

Draft wines are available in a 6 ounce glass / half liter carafe

  • Champagne-Sparkling
    CHAMPAGNE, Nicolas Feuillatte, Brut, Blue Label, France NV
    $25
    SPARKLING, Pebble Beach Occasions, Brut, Anderson Valley NV
    $18
    PROSECCO, Bisol, Valdobbiadene Superiore-Brut, Crede, Italy NV
    $14
    CREMANT D’ALSACE, Lucien Albrecht, Rosé, France NV
    $15
  • Whites- Rosé
    CHARDONNAY, Rombauer, Carneros 2022
    $26
    CHARDONNAY, Sonoma-Cutrer, Russian River Ranches, Sonoma Coast 2020
    $16 / 48
    CHARDONNAY, MacRostie, Sonoma Coast 2021
    $15 / 44
    ALBARIÑO, Val de Meigas, Rías Baixas, 2022
    $15
    GARCIAREVALO, CASAMARO, VERDEJO, SPAIN 2022
    $14 / 50
    PINOT GRIS, Acrobat, Oregon 2021
    $14 / 36
    SANCERRE, Château la Rabotine, France 2022
    $22
    SAUVIGNON BLANC, Long Meadow Ranch, Napa Valley 2020
    $14 / 36
    ROSÉ, Château de Peyrassol, La Croix des Templiers, Côtes de Provence FR 2022
    $14
  • Red
    CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Vineyard 29, CRU, Napa Valley 2020
    $30
    CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Halter Ranch, Estate, Paso Robles 2018
    $16 / 46
    PINOT NOIR, Joyce Vineyards, Submarine Canyon, Monterey 2021
    $17 / 46
    PINOT NOIR, Windy Oaks, Terra Narro, Santa Cruz Mountains 2021
    $15
    CHIANTI CLASSICO, Poggio Scalette, Sangiovese, Italy 2021
    $15
    NERELLO MASCALESE, Pietradolce, Etna Rosso, Sicily 2021
    $16
    RED BLEND, Skylark, Red Belly, Mendocino 2019
    $14 / 36
    ZINFANDEL, Dry Creek Vineyards, Heritage Vines, Sonoma 2019
    $14 / 36
Draft Beer
  • 16oz $9 / 20oz $11

    Stella Artois
    Alvarado Street Brewing, Mai Tai, West Coast IPA
    Anderson Valley, Boont, Amber Ale
    Firestone Walker, 805, Blonde Ale
    Alvarado Street Brewing, Pebble Pale Ale, Nelson Extra Pale Ale
    Guinness

    Delirium Tremens Belgian Strong Ale - 12oz
    $15
Bottled Beer
  • Coors Light
    $8
    Budweiser, Bud Light
    $8
    Michelob Ultra
    $8
    Miller Lite
    $8
    Corona
    $9
    Heineken
    $9
    Amstel Light
    $9
    North Coast Brewing, Blue Star, Wheat
    $9
    New Belgium, Fat Tire, Amber Ale
    $9
    Negra Modelo
    $9
    Lagunitas IPA
    $9
    Angry Orchard Hard Cider
    $9
    Dog Fish Head, 90-minute, IPA
    $10
    Russian River, Pliny the Elder, Double IPA 500ml
    $16
    Hanabi, Hana Pisner, 500ml
    $20
    Redbridge (GF)
    $8
    St. Pauli Girl N/A
    $8
Sipping Spirits
  • Rye
    Angel’s Envy $42
    Bulleit $15
    High West Double $17
    Knob Creek $17
    Masterson’s $37
    Whistle Pig 10 $40
    Whistle Pig 18 Double Rye $145
    Willet Estate 4 Year $35
    Whistle Pig Boss Hog Siren’s Song $195
  • Bourbon
    Angel’s Envy $20
    Basil Hayden’s $24
    Balcones “Baby Blue” $ 15
    Booker’s $45
    Bomberger $55
    Bulleit $15
    PB Eagle Rare Single Barrel Select $25
    Four Roses $15
    Garrison Brothers Small Batch $40
    PB Knob Creek PB Single Barrel Select $25
    Makers’ Mark $15
    Rowan’s Creek $26
    Russell’s Reserve 10 year $20
    Stagg Jr. $25
    Woodford Reserve $17
    Wyoming Whiskey $17
  • Scotch
    Balvenie 21 Speyside $90
    Chivas 12 Speyside $17
    Dalmore 12 Highlands $26
    Glenfiddich 12 Speyside $20
    Glenlivet 12 Speyside $22
    Glenmorangie 10 Highlands $20
    Glenmorangie 18 Highlands $65
    Highland Park 18 Orkney $68
    Johnnie Walker Red $15
    Johnnie Walker Black $17
    Johnnie Walker Blue $90
    Lagavulin 16 Islay $45
    Laphroaig 10 Islay $ 26
    The Macallan Rare Cask Speyside $145
    The Macallan 12 Speyside $42
    The Macallan 15 Double Wood Speyside $75
    The Macallan 18 Speyside $165
    The Macallan 25 Speyside $350
    Oban 14 Highlands $38
    Talisker 10 Isle of Skye $32
  • Whiskey/Whisky
    Bushmills Single Malt 16 Yr $55
    Crown Royal $15
    Crown Royal Reserve $20
    Hakushu 12 Year $75
    Hibiki Harmony $40
    Jameson $15
    Leopold Bros $18
    Michter’s US*1 Unblended American $20
    Toki by Suntory $20
  • Tequila
    Casamigos Blanco $22
    Casamigos Reposado $24
    Casa Noble Añejo $24
    Cazadores Reposado $17
    Clase Azul Reposado $70
    Código 1530 Reposado $30
    Don Julio Blanco $22
    Don Julio Anejo $28
    Don Julio Reposado $26
    Don Julio 1942 $75
    Komos Anejo Reserva $65
    Milagro Anejo $18
    Patrón Anejo $26
    Patrón Gran Platinum $75
    Patrón Reposado $24
    Patrón Silver $20
    PB Barrel Maestro Dobel Reposado Cristalino $20
    Siete Leguas Blanco $20
    Siete Leguas Reposado $24
  • Rum
    Appleton Estate VX $17
    Diplomatico Reserva $17
    Mount Gay Eclipse $15
    Plantation Pineapple Stiggins $15
    Plantation 5Yr Barbados $15
    Ron Zacapa 23 $24
    Ron Zacapa XO $65
Kids menu
  • Pasta with Butter Sauce or Marinara

    $12

  • Cheese Pizza

    $13

  • Macaroni & Cheese

    $12

  • Pepperoni Pizza

    $14

  • Roast Chicken with Fries or Veggies

    $14

Lunch Special 11am - 4pm

Wednesday, December 25th, 2024

  • Maine Lobster Pot Pie
    winter roots, yukon gold potato, buttery crust, mixed greens
Dinner Special 5:30pm - 9:00pm

Wednesday, December 25th, 2024

  • Dungeness Crab Cakes
    jerusalem artichoke, sprouts, calabrian chili
  • Grilled Prime Beef Filet
    10oz, potato leek risotto, charred rapini, truffled bordelaise

Unforgettable Dining Experiences Await at The Bench

Located at The Lodge at Pebble Beach

1700 17-Mile Drive, Pebble Beach, CA 93953

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