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Benchmark at Maison Fox

5.0 (56 reviews)
Closed • 1:00 pm - 7:00 PM
Updated 2 weeks ago

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Dogs allowed

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Hummus with pita 10/10
Alyzah J.

Parking may be a little tricky, but we were able to park in the back where the dentistry was and found no problems (Keep in mind. This is also on a Saturday night) and finding the building may be a little tricky if it's your first time because it's doesn't look like anything from the front, but the building itself can be spotted because it's painted a dark color on the outside. Inside the ambience was so cute and cozy and just very upscale there's an indoor and patio area which is decorated very nicely and would be very cute for a cutesy cutesy date. Sitting outside is nice, especially at night in the summer when it's not too cold. The service was great. The hosts were amazing and very personable! We did have to wait a little bit for someone to take our order and to get our food, but overall nothing major to complain about. Now for the food. I was honestly was not expecting much, especially because sometimes when you go to a nice/fancy restaurant, the quality of the food is at times, sacrificed. But I can honestly say all the dishes we ordered were 10 out of 10. And I don't think they market their food as farm to table, but it definitely tasted as if it were farm to table and very fresh. I would really recommend and will for sure. Be coming back and bonus. They also have natural wine!!

Michael W.

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.

Chorizo flatbread
Corin A.

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!

Artichoke fondue!
James R.

Absolutely Fullerton's best new restaurant. Incredible menu that changes seasonally, beautiful patio and romantic interior, fantastic wine list, and phenomenal service! David and Duane are charming and delightful, and took such good care of our group. Let David guide you through the wine list - you won't regret it. And don't sleep on the butter cake, either!

Ahi Tuna
Henry M.

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.

Brown Butter Cake
April T.

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!

Miso Glazed Salmon

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.

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

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

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Nine Social - Espresso Martini & Secret Handshake

Nine Social

4.6(93 reviews)
3.9 mi

What a beautiful place. Vibes, Vibes, VIBESSSSS. Me and my…read morehusband really enjoyed the live music and the drinks. The pianist was very good and took my request. We tried a few cocktails and the sweet potato fries! All very good and tasty. The fries came with some sort of cinnamon goodness and tasted like christmas had come early. I see us coming back here soon. :)

We came here last night because we both have not been and I told him I've been wanting to go. I did…read morenot realize this is the speakeasy to Macallans. He made the reservations online with Nine Social but when he got the confirmation, it said for Macallans so he called and spoke to the manager and we got a table here. Wine list was extensive and since he knew a lot about wine.... I told him to just choose for me. We did a pinot noir to start and then went to a cab. The cab was great! I ended the night with a moscato. I ordered the mango tango and he ordered the wedge. Both delish! The mango tango had that sweet and salty blend perfectly. For dessert we had the chocolate mousse. It was really good! Service was excellent! They let you try the wine before you order a glass! They checked on us constantly and were really attentive. The place had an older feel to it and it's quaint. I like the coziness of it. They had live music going on and Tom the pianist did a great job! He sang to me when Tom was playing. Super sweet! Tom came over to introduce himself and told us about music nights and there will be singers there. We love this place so much we stayed until closing time. We were the last ones to leave! We were already talking about coming back for when the singers will be there. Our first time here... And definitely won't be our last!

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Nine Social - Personal wine bottle storage

Personal wine bottle storage

Nine Social - Wild Western cocktail

Wild Western cocktail

Nine Social - Lounge couches in the back corner

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Lounge couches in the back corner

Let It Brie - Goldilocks Cheese Board: triple cream brie, swiss, and gouda with various accouterments.

Let It Brie

4.7(507 reviews)
0.6 mi
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Went on a Saturday evening & although the parking lot was pretty full, there was plenty of free…read moreparking on the street just behind the lot. Our server was quick & friendly. It helped that it wasn't crowded. The outdoor seating is nice. My friend and I shared the vegan BFF board. You get to select two cheeses. I highly recommend the brie. We thought we might also order a sandwich, but everything on the board along with a glass of wine for each of us was just the right amount of food for the 2 of us. I'm so glad this place has vegan options. I'm looking forward to trying their other cheeses, vegan meats, and their sandwiches.

I shouldn't have to bring in my receipt to verify if my transaction was within the happy hour time…read moreframe. You can look at the transaction on your computer and notice the error yourself. As a guest in your restaurant we should not be gaslit by your server or owner. Be honest about your marketing, specials, and teach your staff what good customer service is. I didn't make a fuss or was a "Karen" while in the empty restaurant. Nothing is made from scratch and waiting over an hour for food, having zero check-ins by the service is rude. We were not welcome and will not be coming back. While you might be glad that we are not coming back, as a small business this reflects within the community of Fullerton. An acknowledgement of your error is what I asking from you. Not a free meal or even a credit back on our transaction. As a former small business owner myself, how our staff and ourselves act when there is a misunderstanding shows the integrity of the business. That's what I was upset about after my birthday meal. I felt taken advantage of and then gaslighting me asking me to bring in my receipt to show proof of coming in at 2:30 for happy hour. Do better, be better, and show integrity. Allison The Organization Maven

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Let It Brie - Honey Berry Jam'Brie Panini

Honey Berry Jam'Brie Panini

Let It Brie - Custom Charcuterie Build Your Own Board

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Custom Charcuterie Build Your Own Board

BXCR Underground - Atmosphere

BXCR Underground

4.3(251 reviews)
3.0 mi
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Had a lovely time on Saturday after lunch at the Anaheim Packing District. I had always passed by…read morethis place and never went in, even though the outside looked so cool and fascinating. When we entered, the inside felt like we were in the inside of a train, there were various train themed decoration scattered throughout the walls and floors. My girlfriend got the sex in this city cocktail and I opted for the painkiller cocktail. Both were stunning and delicious. Lots of different photo ops for you and your loved ones as well as movies playing behind the bar. We also loved our bartenders, who made our drinks with ease and were knowledgeable in the different drink items. Overall, would definitely visit again!

I had been looking forward to coming to this bar for a long time, so unfortunately, the experience…read morewas extremely disappointing. We arrived about an hour after opening, and the bar already felt completely unprepared. The bartender was eating food at the bar while we were there, and after getting our initial drinks, we were essentially left on our own. She never checked back with us, and not once were we asked if we wanted another drink. For a place I had been excited to finally visit, this was easily one of the worst bar experiences I've ever had. The service was inattentive, the atmosphere felt unprofessional, and the overall experience left a very bad impression. Unfortunately, I won't be coming back.

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BXCR Underground - Espresso martini

Espresso martini

BXCR Underground - Lost Luggage, Penicillin, and Paper Plane

Lost Luggage, Penicillin, and Paper Plane

BXCR Underground - Fuego En Jalisco. Nice mix of tequila and mezcal, pomegranate, and a kick of habanero.

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Fuego En Jalisco. Nice mix of tequila and mezcal, pomegranate, and a kick of habanero.

The Cellar Restaurant - Escargot

The Cellar Restaurant

4.1(2k reviews)
0.6 mi
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My partner and I are regulars at the Cellar and love coming for the innovative cocktails and…read moreseasonally rotating dinner menu. The staff are always so attentive and kind and are part of the reason that we keep coming back. We felt the need to speak up for something we witnessed. When we were visiting this Tuesday, September 1st, a bit after happy hour, we couldn't help but overhear how entitled and rude the table next to us was being to our server. I'm someone that has been working in the food and beverage industry for years, but it doesn't take that experience to see that the restaurant was clearly full. Our server was tending to every table on the bar side including ours and was attentive and kind. The table next to us was making a scene and acting like our server was supposed to wait on them hand and foot. We were having a great time and decided to ignore them for a while, but eventually we noticed the gentleman from that table get up and follow our server into the kitchen when she was clearly in the middle of something. She informed him that he could not be in the employee's only area and to that he told her "Shut up, I'm not listening to you anymore". We're not sure if he felt like he had the right to talk to her like this because she's hispanic, but there is no excuse. The staff put up with too much nonsense here. 5 Stars for the craft, the service, and the patience. We've never seen this couple here and we hope to never see them disturb the peace at this establishment again!

One of the best, truly amazing service by our server - and I rarely am impressed by a service. She…read morewas so attentive, friendly and had great recs. We were celebrating a birthday and she made sure we were taken care of, from the timing of the course to making a memorable celebration. We requested lobster bisque to be less salty and it came out to perfect saltiness but very creamy. Filet mignon was perfectly medium rare. I'd come back for this filet mignon. Cocktail the cuff for the day (07/23) was lovely brandy with peaches and some other fruit and orange peel. It was very refreshing and delicious. I'd come back for this too. Perfect place for an occasion. Looking forward to coming back with my family!

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The Cellar Restaurant - Interior.

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The Cellar Restaurant - Seafood Linguini Provencal

Seafood Linguini Provencal

The Cellar Restaurant - Cucumber mocktail

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Cucumber mocktail

The Blind Rabbit

The Blind Rabbit

4.5(3.5k reviews)
3.0 mi
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I finally got to visit this cozy, dimly lit speakeasy at the Packing District that I'd had…read morebookmarked for the longest time! Reservations are required since it's a small, hidden bar. The space has a Harry Potter theme with spooky decorations, creating a unique and intimate atmosphere. They offer a mix of classic tiki drinks and specialty cocktails. My favorites were the Philosopher's Stone Fruit and Eater of Death #2. Both drinks were creative, unique, and fun to try! We loved the cocktails and would recommend checking this place out!

The Blind Rabbit is no doubt a very neat place and definitely an experience, but the reason for my…read moreone star is because my friend and I were treated absolutely terribly by one of the bartenders. We were there on Sunday, October 3rd around 3pm. We asked who the owners were because we were really impressed with the place and thought they might be the same owners as another location we had visited. There was absolutely no bad intention behind the question. The male bartender told us that no one name drops anymore. I understood what he was saying and was more than willing to move on. But then I asked him if the bar offered whiskey sours and he responded, "You really don't know what you're doing here and what you want." I was honestly so taken back by that comment. I don't normally stay quiet when someone speaks to me disrespectfully, but I was so caught off guard that I didn't even know what to say. Before that, he had also yelled out to the host that she didn't need to worry because we didn't know the owners and that she could relax. The whole interaction was completely unnecessary and made us feel very uncomfortable. We came in wanting to enjoy the atmosphere and have a good time. Instead, we left feeling disrespected and uncomfortable. There is a way to speak to customers, even if you feel they are asking questions you don't like. We did nothing to deserve that kind of attitude. The Blind Rabbit may be a great place, but unfortunately, the way we were treated by this bartender completely ruined the experience for us. Customer service matters, and unfortunately, ours was extremely disappointing.

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The Blind Rabbit - Make My Millennium: Berry, Anise, Bold

Make My Millennium: Berry, Anise, Bold

The Blind Rabbit - It's Showtime: Umami, Rich, Floral

It's Showtime: Umami, Rich, Floral

The Blind Rabbit - Dead Man's Party: Tropical, Funky, Spiced

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Dead Man's Party: Tropical, Funky, Spiced

Pour Company - The Doc Holliday Burger with fries.  Outstanding!

Pour Company

4.4(723 reviews)
0.5 mi
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The inside area is nice & has AC! We asked them to turn on the Chargers game and they did (no sound…read moreon the game tho) Burger was delicious - although it doesn't come with fries. Walnut old fashion - def would recommend if you like old fashions Parmesan truffle fries - personally not a big fan of thicker fries so I'd skip next time Brussel sprouts - delicious! they mix it with like a fish sauce dressing - would get again!

Being our 2nd time we knew to come in thru the back side. There were so many open tables but they…read moresaid to give them 10 minutes. 15 minutes we got our seats at one of the tables that was open when we originally arrived. Yea you can bring your dogs to the outside patio area. But its funny how the majority of people think their dogs are more well behaved then they really are. If i come back I'll try to sit inside. The menus were sticky and crumbly from being too wet. Not very great to touch. They have a late night happy hour, which starts after 8pm. Yes they have a lot of things that are on their regular menu that appears in their HH menu. The HH alternatives were not good, and yea they are a couple bucks cheaper, but Ill stick to their regular menu offerings next time. For example their flat bread was basically on toasted sourdough bread. Their ahi tuna had more fluff in it then tuna. It just wasent worth. Customer service was not good. I think our waitress was annoyed that we waited to order more food, until it was happy hour. Yea all 4 of us only ordered 1 entrees, but we did order a bunch of apps and 1 drink each. But took forever to pay our bill. I almost jist went up to the front. The wait was ridiculous. Easy 20 min wait. And the crazy thing was she just kept going to the other tables around us and basically ignored us. Were trying to get out of your (very short) hair girl. Take my money and let us go. Like c'mon, not cool. Yes the food is ok. Better last time without ordering from their HH menu. Drinks are good. So many other restaurants to try around. Dont know if Ill be back.

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Pour Company - Beautiful Patio

Beautiful Patio

Pour Company - Parmesan truffle fries at Pour Company in Fullerton. Crispy fries topped with herbs and cheese, served with dipping sauce

Parmesan truffle fries at Pour Company in Fullerton. Crispy fries topped with herbs and cheese, served with dipping sauce

Pour Company - Agua Caliente Margarita

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Agua Caliente Margarita

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