Benny and Mary's Menu

Welcome to Benny and Mary's, an elegant eatery located at 18420 Von Karman Ave #100 in Irvine, CA. This restaurant is a delightful blend of contemporary aesthetics and culinary artistry, offering a menu that excites and intrigues.

• Salads: Start your experience with vibrant options like the Spicy Salmon Salad, featuring sweet chili glazed salmon and a zingy ginger soy vinaigrette.
• Unique Offerings: The dinner menu also boasts dishes like Cheese Dumplings and Lobster Ravioli, although some reviews note a heavy hand with seasoning.
• After Dinner Cocktails: Unwind with innovative cocktails like the Tiramisu Cocktail—a perfect blend of dark rum and Bailey's Irish Cream.

Benny and Mary's shines in presentation and flavor, with certain dishes prompting raves from diners while providing room for improvements. For an enjoyable dining experience rich in aesthetic and taste, this is truly a go-to destination in Irvine.

Shareables

• Grilled Cheese Dumplings & Tomato Bisque

  with spicy tomato bisque, bacon bits

  US$16.00

• Crispy Brussel Sprouts

  Tossed in balsamic, crispy capers and goat cheese

  US$16.00

• Bulgogi on Bao

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

  US$20.00

• Charcuterie Board

  Artisanal cheeses, cured meats, toasted bread, accompaniments

  US$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

  US$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

  US$26.00

Salads

• Caesar Salad

  Hearts of romaine, grated grana padano and hand torn croutons. Add Chicken +8

  US$15.00

• Spicy Salmon Salad

  8oz 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

  US$29.00

• Arugula Salad

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

  US$15.00

• Beet Tarragon

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

  US$18.00

Burgers

• The Black Sheep

  1/2 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.

  US$24.00

• The Drunken Goat

  1/2 lb beef patty, wine infused onions, tomato jam, goat cheese, wild arugula, roasted garlic aioli, brioche bun

  US$24.00

Pastas

• Creamy Lemon Bucatini

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

  US$28.00

Mains

• Chicken Coq Au Vin

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

  US$35.00

• Vegan Meatloaf

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

  US$34.00

• Short Rib Ossobuco

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

  US$45.00

• Salmon

  8oz salmon, fried rice, seared bok choy, edamame, shimeji mushroom, carrot and ginger purée

  US$46.00

• Filet Mignon

  8 oz filet, pomme purée, tomato confit and a béarnaise

  US$66.00

• Ribeye Steak

  18oz Ribeye steak over asparagus tips and sautéed mushrooms finished with black garlic butter

  US$64.00

• Chilean Sea Bass

  8oz filet over garlic spinach and crispy marble potatoes finished with a beurre blanc

  US$64.00

• Poke Bowl (Lunch)

  6oz Marinated tuna, furikake rice, pickled ginger, edamame, house pickled cucumber, seaweed salad, and avocado finished with spicy aioli and crispy onions

  US$29.00

Sandwiches (Lunch)

• 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

  US$22.00

• Summer Caprese Chicken

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

  US$24.00

• Ribeye Sandwich

  8oz Ribeye, arugula, mushrooms, white cheddar, crispy onions and garlic aioli on a French roll

  US$29.00

Dessert

• Classic Cheesecake

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

  US$16.00

• Lemon Meringue Cheesecake

  Lemon curd and meringue

  US$16.00

• Benny’s Bread Pudding

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

  US$16.00

• Fresh Berries

  Tossed with créme anglaise and topped with Chantilly cream

  US$13.00

Craft Cocktails

• Mai 24-Karrot

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

  US$18.00

• Turning Violette, Violette

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

  US$18.00

• Snake Oil

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

  US$18.00

• Once You Chai One

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

  US$18.00

• Earl Of Lavender

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

  US$18.00

• Rye-Fi

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

  US$18.00

• Ctrl Alt Dill-Ete

  Remy Martin 1738 Cognac, Lillet Rouge, dill, ginger, lemon, orange bitters

  US$18.00

• Along The Wash Tower

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

  US$18.00

• Adult Green Juice

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

  US$18.00

After Dinner Cocktails

• Amaro Montenegro

  US$13.00

• Espresso Martin

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

  US$14.00

• Tiramisu Cocktail

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

  US$15.00

• Grand Marnier

  US$16.00

Sides

• Mac & Cheese

  US$10.00

• Mushrooms

  US$8.00

• Asparagus

  US$16.00

• Pomme Purée

  US$8.00

Happy Hour 3-6pm

• $5 OFF

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

Summer Cocktails

• Royal Rouge

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

  US$18.00

• Smith’s Orchard

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

  US$18.00

• Smoky Island

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

  US$18.00

• Bergamot Spritz

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

  US$18.00

• Peach + Rye

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

  US$18.00

• I 'Lo-Fi' Like This

  Remy Martin 1738, Lighthouse Gin, Lo-fi, fresh carrot juice, lime, honey, ginger

  US$18.00

• Agua Chile

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

  US$18.00

• Grand Larceny

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

  US$18.00

• 3 B's Found a Flower

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

  US$18.00

• Pretty Penny

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

  US$18.00

• Good to Be Bad

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

  US$18.00

• Whale with Legs

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

  US$18.00

• Bartender’s Whim

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