A contemporary homage to classic restaurant hangouts, The Benjamin Hollywood is a timeless, intimate bar and restaurant serving upscale takes on beloved American dishes.
Starters
House Marinated Olives
Citrus, Bay and Rosemary
Parker House Rolls
Whipped Cultured Butter, Sea Salt
Deviled Eggs
Dijon, Dill, Crispy Capers
Crab Beignets
Yuzu Kosho Aioli, Dill Vinegar
Orange Chicken Wings
Sweet and Sour Glaze, Scallion
Shrimp Cocktail
Paprika Aioli, Cocktail Sauce
Chicken Liver Pate
Blackberry Agrodolce, Vanilla, Thyme, Grilled Sourdough
Hamachi Crudo
Passionfruit, Dapple Dandy Pluot, Thai Basil
+ Caviar
Chips & Dip
Caramelized Onion, Kennebec Triple Fried Chips
+ Caviar
Salads
The Goddess
Chopped Kale, Tarragon, Shaved Baby Fennel, Toasted Almonds, Avocado
Gem Salad
Little Gem, Soft Herbs, Radish, Champagne Dijon Vinaigrette
Chopped Wedge
Bacon Lardon, Pickled Onion, Tomato, Blue Cheese Vinaigrette, Everything Seasoning
Entrees
The Benjamin Burger
New School American, Seared Onion, Pickles, Hickory Sauce, Fries
Roasted Heirloom Chicken
Salsa Verde, Watercress
Australian Wagyu New York
Cognac Cream Sauce, Pink Peppercorn
Whole Roasted Branzino
Red Chimichurri, Herb Salad, Charred Lemon
Sides
French Fries
House Aioli
Broccolini
Brown Butter Emulsion, Fried Garlic, Aleppo Pepper
+ Bacon Lardon
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+ Caviar
Twice Baked Potato
Chives, Shallots, Sour Cream, Cheddar
+ Bacon Lardon
/
+ Caviar
Dessert
Cookies & Cream
Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie, House Whip
Kate’s Carrot Cake
Chantilly Mascarpone Cream Cheese, Candied Walnuts
Sparkling
Negroni Cup
Sparkling Cava, Campari, Mineral Water, Cucumber, Strawberry, Lemon, Orange
Yuzu Spritz
Prosecco Brut, Yuzu, Lemon, Mint
Pineapple Passion
Prosecco, Select Aperitivo, Italicus, Passionfruit, Pineapple
Apricot Spritz
Prosecco, Apricot, Mineral Water, Cinnamon, Pecan
Martinis
Ben’s Martini
Monkey 47 Gin, Noilly Prat Dry Vermouth, Lemon Oil, Served with Chips
Be Bright Martini
Be Bright Espresso, Toki Japanese Whiskey, Black Hjerte
Dirtier Martini
Tito’s Vodka, House Dirty Mix, Served with Olives and Capers
1934 Cosmo
Ford’s Gin, Dry Curacao, Raspberry, Lemon, Orange
Porn Star Martini
Amass Vodka, Champagne, Passionfruit, Coconut
Mezcal Daisy
Paquera Mezcal, Orange Curacao, Green Chartreuse, Lemon, Pink Alea Sea Salt
Tequila Martini
Cincoro Anejo Tequila, Benedictine, Amanté Aperitivo
Martinez
Navy Strength Plymouth Gin, Torino Vermouth, Luxardo Maraschino, Orange
Wolves Manhattan
Wolves 5 Year Single Malt Whiskey, Sweet Vermouth, Bitters, Orange
Seasonal
Flaming Toddy
Makers 46 Bourbon, Fontbonne 1874, Honey, Lemon, Cayenne, Orange
Golden Buck
Diplomatico Reserva Rum, Ginger, Honey, Lemon, Mint, Bitters, Mineral Water
Spicy Strawberry Margarita
El Tesoro Blanco Tequila, Strawberry Oleo, Shiso, Lime, Serrano Pepper
Smokey Sour
Compass Box Scotch, Honey, Lemon, Peach, Cayenne, Smoke
Non-Alcoholic
Formosa Sling
Pineapple, Passionfruit, Maraschino Cherry, Lemon, Mineral Water
N/A Groni
Amass Riverine, Aperitivo, Red Verjus, Orange
Pineapple Fix
Pineapple Gomme, Mint, Serrano Pepper, Lime, Mineral Water
Lemongrass Collins
Lemongrass, Raspberry Oleo, Lemon, Mineral Water
Sparkling
Ruinart MV Blanc des Blancs
Champagne, France
Krug MV Grande Cuvée 171
Champagne, France
White
Melon de Bourgogne Louis Métaireau 2022
Grand Mouton Sur Lie, Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine, Loire, FR
Sauvignon Blanc Outward Wines 2023
“Presqu’ile,” Santa Maria Valley, California, US
Chardonnay Domaine Race 2022
Chablis, France
Chenin Blanc Domaine Ogereau 2021
Vent de Spilite, Anjou, Loire Valley, France
Riesling Nicolas Faure 2022
la Corvée de Bully, Hautes-Côtes-de-Beaune, Burgundy, France
Sauvignon Blanc Domaine Denizot 2022
Sancerre, Loire Valley, France
Chardonnay Denis Jeandeau 2018
Secret Mineral, Pouilly-Fuissé, Burgundy, France
Chardonnay Nicolas Faure 2022
la Corvée de Bully, Hautes-Côtes-de-Beaune, Burgundy, France
Chardonnay Domaine de Cassiopée 2022
Les Côtes, Hautes-Côtes-de-Beaune
Rose and Orange
Trebbiano Antonio Camillo 2022
Tutti Giorni Liter, Tuscany, Italy
Cerasuolo Tenuta de Melis 2022
Bardasce Abruzzo, Italy
Pinot Noir Sylvain Pataille 2021
Fleur de Pinot, Marsannay, Burgundy, France
Red
Gamay Domaine Bernard Vallette 2022
Quatre Saisons , Beaujolais, France
Pinot Noir Scar of the Sea 2023
“Vinos de los Ranchos” Santa Maria Valley, California
Bordeaux Blend Château Coutelin Merville 2016
St. Estèphe, Bordeaux, France
Pinot Noir Domaine Lignier-Michelot 2020
Chambolle-Musigny VV, Burgundy, France
Syrah Jean-Baptiste Souillard 2021
Les Côtes, Cornas, Rhône Valley, France
Sangiovese Caparsa 2016
Doccio Mateo, Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy
Bordeaux Blend Château Biac 2016
Cadillac - Côtes de Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
Bordeaux Blend La Gravette de Certan 2016
Pomerol, Bordeaux, France
Bordeaux Blend Lynch-Bages 2015
Pauillac, Bordeaux, France
Bordeaux Blend Château Margaux 2007
Margaux, Bordeaux, France
Nebbiolo Francesco Sobrero 2018
Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
* Menu is subject to change *
The Benjamin is located on the corner of Melrose & Formosa in Hollywood.
The Benjamin
7174 Melrose Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
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Hours
Tuesday - Saturday
5:30pm to Late
* We are closed Sunday & Monday *