Where do I start? Maybe with the magic patio. I call it magic because it was 92 degrees when we left our car and, on the patio it seemed to be 15 degrees cooler with a beautiful breeze and olive trees swaying. A very welcoming outdoor space. Our meal was absolutely fantastic. From the always delicious artichoke fondue (and great pretzels) to the unbelievably tasty korean bbq tacos and caesar salad followed by perfectly prepared Pasta alla Vodka and Chorizo FlatBread. The wine and beer list paired exceptionally well with the food. Didn't have room for any dessert but that's a good excuse to visit again. Duane (with, I suspect, some help from Pedro) has created a wonderful venue with a casual and inviting neighborhood setting. David, our server, made the whole evening perfect. He is welcoming, pleasant, knowledgeable in both wine and food and an overall nice guy. Whether it's a special occasion or you are just going out for a good dinner, you must try Maison Fox. You will not be disappointed. read more

Is the first time we came here, the restaurant is about two months old. They have a small menu, but the food is really good. It varies based on the season, and I like that. They have a natural selection of wines, and some traditional ones as well Everything we tried was really good, and great care was taken to prepare the food and to make it look appealing. The place is an old house. You can sit inside or in the patio. We chose the patio because the weather was so nice. Very nice and relaxing. We will definitely come back! read more

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Our party of 4 had the best time at Maison Fox. If you've ever been to Benchmark in Santa Ana and you're a fan, you'll want to check Maison Fox out. What used to be a wine shop and tasting room is now a full fledged restaurant, which I imagine will only get better once they have all the permitting to have a fully established kitchen. This isn't to say that the food currently being offered isn't delicious, because it is! We were so impressed that the one chef cooking all the food for the evening created such amazing dishes without a proper kitchen! Because there were 4 of us, we ordered everything on the menu and we definitely left satisfied and dare I say, stuffed. There were a couple of items that weren't available, like the bavarian pretzel and the pasta with vodka sauce, but David (our wonderful server/sommelier) suggested a new pasta dish based on the ingredients they had on hand. We are not experienced with natural wines, but David was so accommodating and patient with us and steered is in the right direction based on our feedback. He worked so hard all night, being the only one taking care of all of the tables but still providing incredible service. The dining space is beautiful. There is a large outdoor patio that I guess is dog friendly now (I don't think it was when it was just Maison Fox) and the indoor dining area feels upscale and intimate. I think this place only has the potential to improve and get better. It really is a nice, unique offering in the area. Perfect for date nights or a small group of friends. read more

Love this place! Feels like you're in Palm Springs or somewhere in Italy with the olive trees all around the outside patio. A great selection in downtown Fullerton area, away from the hustle bustle. The somewhat hidden entrance from the side gate adds to the charm as you feel that only locals know about this place. Great selection of wine including natural wine. Food is really good too even though still somewhat limited at the moment. Chorizo flatbread is super tasty. The artichoke fondue is so good especially on a cold day. You can choose to be seated in the elegant seating area indoor or the fabulously charming patio outdoor. They even provide guests with nice comfy blankets for the chilly SoCal evenings. read more

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Used to come here a lot when it was only a wine bar so was super excited to come back and try all the food items. Service was amazing, the restaurant has an indoor and outdoor space, both beautiful. Got a bunch of the food items, white and red wines, and their butter cake dessert. All the food was delicious - our favorites being the vodka pasta, bread/cheese dip, and butter cake. Of note, if you come with a large party, there is an automatic 22% gratuity. Minus one star because they charge $3 per person if you bring a cake and eat it there. We were celebrating a birthday with 13 people and was surprised at the extra $39 charge for the cake we brought. Other than that, would come back - perfect for date nights or even a night out with friends! read more

If you are reading this it means you are considering having dinner at Benchmark at Masion Fox.....run do not walk!!!! My husband surprised me with a date night to a new place. It was wonderful on every level. The space is beautiful and intimate. I loved everything about the ambiance almost as much as the service and the food. There is an authenticity about Benchmark At Masion Fox that makes it feel special and familiar at the same time. I had the miso salmon that I can not stop thinking about and the rose they paired with it was perfect. Do your self a favor and surprise someone with an evening here. read more

Took the family to here for my wife's birthday and had a really great time. Maison Fox is mainly a wine bar, but since it's connected to the same owner as Benchmark in Santa Ana, they serve a smaller food menu too. Not a huge selection, but honestly everything we ordered was good. The owner was there throughout the night and could not have been nicer. He kept checking in on us, made sure our wine glasses never stayed empty for long, and was just really accommodating the whole evening. You can tell he genuinely cares about people having a good experience there. We ordered the Caesar salad, Bavarian pretzel, Korean tacos, ahi tuna, miso salmon, chorizo flatbread, a bottle of white wine, and the warm butter cake for dessert. The miso salmon was probably my favorite dish of the night. The Korean tacos were packed with flavor, and the flatbread paired really well with the wine. Even the pretzel disappeared fast once it hit the table. The butter cake at the end sealed the deal. Definitely worth saving room for. The whole place has a relaxed vibe where you can actually sit, talk, eat, and enjoy your night without feeling rushed. Left really happy and already know we'll be back. read more

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Talk about a phenomenal ambiance! A wine bar with a truly epic patio, eat and drink under olive trees and lights on a beautiful shady patio. Food from Benchmark, I literally dream of their artichoke fondue. Kind and caring owner and servers, what a gem!!! read more

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Absolutely love this place! The ambience, the food, the wine all of it is wonderful. Returned a week later and plan to go again soon. read more

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Beautiful quaint new restaurant in Fullerton. A true indoor outdoor space perfect for date night or a girls night out! Service staff was attentive and fun enhancing the experience as well. Simple / seasonal menu with delicious offerings and a massive wine menu. We shared the Caesar Salad and we lovvvved it! I had the Salmon for my entree and WOW, one of the best Salmon dishes I've had. Will definitely be back, soon. read more

Benchmark at Maison Fox - Miso Glazed Salmon - New American Near Me - Fullerton, California

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Butter cake is a must! The pasta is delish and of course try all the wines. Such a fun tiny spot read more

Benchmark at Maison Fox - Go for the butter cake, stay for the vibes! - New American Near Me - Fullerton, California

Went into Benchmark at Mason Fox planning to just have a glass of wine outside and ended up staying for brunch, dessert, and champagne. The outdoor seating was really nice and every single thing we ordered was good. The chilaquiles were excellent and the Monte Cristo was easily the standout for me. Dessert was great too and you can tell there's a lot of care put into the food and overall experience here. The owner stopped by and talked with us for a bit which was appreciated. Really enjoyable spot and we'll definitely be back. read more

Exceptionally excellent, from the ambiance to the food and service. It is definitely worth the experience. Wines are excellent. Will for sure be returning back. Thank you for making our birthday celebration special one. read more

Benchmark at Maison Fox -- A New Favorite in Fullerton I had dinner at Benchmark at Maison Fox over the weekend with friends, and it absolutely lived up to the hype. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was inviting -- stylish without being stuffy, with a warmth that makes you want to settle in and stay awhile. We started with the artichoke fondue and ceviche, both beautifully presented and full of vibrant flavor. The fondue was rich and creamy, perfect for sharing, while the ceviche was fresh, zesty, and balanced just right. The Caesar salad had that perfect dressing that was spot-on -- classic, but clearly made with care. The short rib was melt-in-your-mouth tender, and the sauce tied everything together beautifully -- hearty, comforting, and elevated. The star of the night was the bottle of the Maison Fox bubbly (I failed to remember the name) :( Service was friendly and made us feel special, and the pacing of the meal felt perfectly timed. It's clear they show passion and pride in what they do. In short: Benchmark at Maison Fox is the kind of place that reminds you why dining out can be such a joy. Delicious food, a welcoming setting, and genuine care in every detail. I cannot wait to return as I am sure this will be our new spot. Next time photos will be taken for sure. read more

Celebrated a birthday dinner at Benchmark and everything was perfect! Every dish and wine was amazing - Duane took great care of us and created the perfect wine tasting experience. The price matches the quality of food, wine, service, and ambiance! Can't wait to come back! read more

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Wound up stopping by for some wine. The atmosphere was so cute and they had a large selection of natural and conventional wine. We ordered the Korean beef tacos, but they were out of the radishes, because of this the server wound up putting our wines on the house! Great customer service and experience. I will definitely be back. read more

The food was wonderful and the decor is beautiful and relaxing. We ordered the artichoke fondue to share and the miso salmon and pasta ala vodka. Everything was delicious. Service was great. Will definitely return. read more

The food, service, and wine selection were all wonderful! The new owners have improved the quality and it has become one of our favorite local spots. With warm weather here, the outdoor courtyard is delightful, too. read more

Benchmark at Maison Fox - New American Near Me - Fullerton, California

Amazing patio wine bar! The patio seating is beautiful! All the servers are great super nice friendly about wine.

Last night, my husband and I celebrated the 48th anniversary of our first date. After seeing a review last week on Benchmark at Maison Fox, we decided to try it out. We're so glad we did. From the ambiance to the food, dessert, and champagne, everything was wonderful. We even met one of the owners, Duane, and David, the sommelier. David recommended a champagne to go with our dinner, and it was absolutely perfect. It made an already special evening even more memorable. We're already excited to go back. read more

Benchmark at Maison Fox - New American Near Me - Fullerton, California

What a wonderful experience, went there for Mother's Day and my Birthday and again was not disappointed. We are big fans of his Santa Ana location because of the quality of food, their selection of wines, the staff's knowledge . The whole experience was absolutely amazing, the food was amazing , the staff amazing. I would love to tell you my favorite , but we have never had anything we didn't love, just ask the staff , they will not steer you wrong. read more

Tried this new location after loving the Santa Ana spot. It was great! Top notch service and food, lovely lit patio or inside seating, and the vibe was perfect. read more

I'm a fan of Benchmark Santa Ana so I had to try out their new project and I was not disappointed. They're still working on the space, it's going to be super cute. Definitely great for dinners or brunches with friends. The food was great and service was warm and friendly as we've come to expect from Benchmark. They do have more than just natural wine as well so definitely check this new place out. read more

I have visited Benchmark at Maison Fox twice so far. Talk about a special place to relax for the evening. First time I went I sat inside and the second time I sat outside. Both times have been phenomenal. The decor, lighting, ambient music, wine, food, and of course, friends have made my time there special. And for those worried that the outside might be cool, they had heaters to keep me nice and warm to where I took my jacket off. They The team working have been super attentive and I'm definitely looking forward to my next visit. read more

Start to finish it was a great experience. Great wine tasting with a young man who knew his stuff and directed us in the right tasting direction. Food-wow. a limited menu but everything we tried was delicious. We did a four pour tasting that was fantastic. Can' wait to go back. Our server was funny and sarcastic, I loved that...he also let us taste a couple of wines not on our list..... read more

Service was great. Food was good. We had the artichoke dip with pretzel, the flatbread and the taco. Foodie tip try the flatbread with the artichoke dip. Our server suggested this. It does not disappoint. We also had a flight of natural wines. Glad I went. We sat outside. The evening got a little cold. They have blankets and heaters. read more

Amazing food and atmosphere! We tried the nonalcoholic wine and it was fabulous! Excited about North county having this gem!

Super cool location! Great food and service, just a great experience overall. So nice to have something like this in Fullerton finally. Will definitely be back! read more

We had the most wonderful Mother's Day brunch here! We sat on the outdoor patio, which was spacious and comfortable (lots of shade and a nice breeze). The service was attentive and friendly especially Dwayne (thank you so much). The food looked and tasted incredible. And the wine list was one of the best I've come across. It was a very memorable lunch with the family. Highly recommend for any occasion. read more

Had an excellent time at Maison Fox. The new owner is so kind and knowledgeable about wine, when myself and my guests chose the wine tasting, the owner asked our preferences and personally chose wine pairing. The food was excellent especially the artichoke fondue and butter cake. The food and wine tasted fresh and the atmosphere was beautiful. Definitely recommend coming here, I can't wait to come back. read more

This place is perfection. It's totally in an unassuming location (which adds to the charm) bc when you find it and walk in Date night? Yes. Girlie time? YES. My go to spot for all the elevated vibes, great wine, great food and beautiful asthetics. Total dream. read more

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Food is amazing and service was excellent! First time at the new location but it did not disappoint. Loved the patio area and was super cute and trendy. read more

The wine selection is great and the service is outstanding. The staff sommelier is very knowledgeable and friendly, too. We highly recommend! read more

My husband and I booked dinner for 2 with a preset menu by Benchmark at Maison Fox on Valentine's Day and we were blown away from start to finish. From booking the reservation, it was as simple as sending a text and I appreciated that. When we arrived, it was a very intimate setting, string lights, and candles with simple but classy florals on the table. They also had outdoor space heaters and those were great. Live music as well which so nice, and was not too loud, 10/10 ambiance. The food was really where we were completely impressed. Every dish was so memorable, creative and delicious. Truly the best meals I've ever had - the chefs here are truly geniuses - my husband and I tried everything on the menu and every single dish was a 10/10. My jaw was truly on the floor. This was a premium dining experience and I felt so happy to be a part of it and lucky enough to get reservations! To make things even better the owner came over to introduce himself and offered me a blanket because I was cold when I first arrived, and at the very end even gave me a white rose for Valentine's Day! How sweet and thoughtful! The chef also came over to us and introduced himself. This is truly premium dining if you're looking to have a special night out with great food and customer service. We'll be back! read more

We were already fans of the original Benchmark in Santa Ana. Now that same team has brought their culinary talents, creativity and passion for hospitality to Fullerton. The food is outstanding - and the service is top notch. Looking forward to booking some group dinners to introduce friends to this hidden gem. Outstanding! read more

Came here unsure what the menu was going to be. What a fun find! The food did not disappoint. Very small menu but was very satisfied with our offerings. Will definitely be back! read more

My wife and I love The Benchmark in Santa Ana, so we had to try their new spot and of course we were not disappointed! Amazing food, friendly staff, and a fun vibe. Highly recommend!! read more

Love the new transformation of space! A++ on food, ambiance and service. Both the outdoor and cozy indoor spaces are beautiful! This will certainly be my new place to enjoy and glass of wine or for a delicious meal. Bravo!! read more

If you love Benchmark in Santa Ana, then you will LOVE Benchmark at Maison Fox. The spot is so cute and fun! The wine is delicious and the service is top notch. If you are looking for a great date night spot or somewhere to meet up with friends, this place is it! I can't wait to come back! read more

Had such a great time here! Beautiful location, and it has amazing food, wine, and a great wait staff!