Benchmark Eatery

American Restaurant
1201 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, United States +1 805-845-2600
(930 Reviews)

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Description

Benchmark Eatery is located at 1201 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, United States. This American Restaurant has 930 user reviews. Its menu highlights include Beer Battered Fish & Chips, Churros, Brussels Sprouts, Benchmark Burger, and Fish Taco, reflecting classic American casual dining with a variety of popular comfort food dishes.

Amenities

  • Identifies as women-owned
  • Outdoor seating
  • No-contact delivery
  • Delivery
  • On-site services
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in
  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great coffee
  • Great wine list
  • Serves local specialty
  • Sport
  • Solo dining
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Happy-hour drinks
  • Happy-hour food
  • Healthy options
  • Organic dishes
  • Spirits
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine
  • Counter service
  • Dessert
  • Table service
  • Bar on site
  • Toilet
  • Wi-Fi
  • Family friendly
  • Accepts reservations
  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu
  • Free multi-storey car park
  • Free of charge street parking
  • Free parking lot
  • Paid multi-storey car park
  • Paid parking lot
  • Parking
  • Dogs allowed
  • Dogs allowed inside
  • Dogs allowed outside

Reviews (930)

4 Superb Reviews Out of 930 Reviews
Amazing
558
Great
249
Okay
76
Not Great
27
Terrible
24
  • Sarah D
    Dec 11, 2025 - 12:41 pm

    This is a great spot for lunch & dinner! I had the BBQ chicken salad and my fiancé had the BBQ chicken flatbread, and both were really good. The setup is super casual—you order at the counter, and they bring the food out to you. The staff was very friendly when greeting us and quick to bring out our order. It’s a great spot for a laid-back meal with tasty food and great service. Definitely worth a visit!

  • TAUNYA GREEN
    Dec 11, 2025 - 11:46 am

    This place was perfect, it was very clean. I love the open patio area. The server at the bar were AMAZING. Their service was impeccable, they were all friendly and attentive. Now the food DELICIOUS we didn't have to wait long. I will highly recommend this eatery!

  • Ronnie Tow
    Nov 29, 2025 - 6:38 am

    Not sure what you're in the mood for? This place has a little bit of everything! The Crispy Chicken Sandwich and Pozole did NOT disappoint! Plenty of seating available, food came out fast, service was friendly! Huge bar available too! All 5 stars here!

  • Felix Ngo
    Nov 06, 2025 - 8:13 pm

    Very chill and cozy place. The burgers are amazing and filling! Also my partner and I shared a banana sundae which really hits the spot for a dessert. The price is decent and not overpriced. Would definitely come again.

  • Jason Thoman
    Oct 30, 2025 - 1:25 am

    Had about an hour and a half to kill before a show at the Granada Theater, so my wife and I decided to stop into Benchmark Eatery—and we’re so glad we did! She went with the chips and salsa plus two beef tacos, and those tacos were incredible. The homemade corn tortillas took them to another level—so fresh and flavorful. I ordered the burger sliders and they were cooked to absolute perfection. Juicy, seasoned just right, and super satisfying. We also each got a drink, and let’s just say they don’t skimp on the pours—definitely a bonus in our book.

  • Mei Chi Siu
    Oct 07, 2025 - 7:47 am

    Surprisingly very good! Walking around SB and wanted to eat a light/light-ish lunch. We came across this busy joint. Place was easy going and the seating outside was breezy for a sunny day. We enjoyed their pozole soup, calamari, shrimp kale salad and pesto pasta. We came to restaurant again and had different foods; still delicious and orders were nicely prepared.

  • Jakaria Ahmed
    Sep 29, 2025 - 10:17 pm

    Excellent food with good service, came back after 8 years. 3 minutes walking from public parking. After order didn’t wait more than 8 minutes. Hot and fresh food love it

  • Elena Yee
    Sep 22, 2025 - 1:59 am

    I wasn’t quite sure what to expect; however, their fish and chips are actually the best I’ve had in some time. The fried fish was tender, plentiful and not at all oily with a crunchy crust. The chips albeit french fries were of the thin type and super crispy, which is my preference. The coleslaw seemed more homemade and lightly dressed. There’s never enough tartar sauce so I asked for more, which they were happy to provide with no hesitation. My friend ordered their fried chicken peas appetizer, which was quite yummy and only $2. BTW, the fish and chips was only $16.95 which is a bargain these days.

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