Benji & Jakes Menu
Introducing Benji & Jakes, a culinary gem located in Kauneonga Lake, NY, where great food meets stunning views. With a cozy atmosphere and ample seating options both indoors and on the scenic outdoor deck, this restaurant is perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a casual meal with friends or a lively gathering.
The menu caters to diverse palates, featuring a variety of delicious pizzas that leave diners raving. Guests have noted the amazing selection, including vegetarian and plant-based options, ensuring everyone finds something to enjoy. Customers like Lendon Ebbins and Tiffany Denier express satisfaction with both the food and the breathtaking lake vistas, making each visit a visual and gastronomic delight.
With friendly service and a vibrant ambiance, Benji & Jakes is a must-visit destination that promises a fulfilling dining experience, time and time again.
Benji & Jake's - Specials
Lake Mex Salad
A lakeside fiesta in a bowl! Crisp romaine tossed family-style with black beans, corn, juicy tomatoes, creamy avocado, queso fresco, and crunchy tortilla strips—served with our zesty chipotle lime vinaigrette. Light, bold, and perfect for sharing under the sun.
Spicy Black Bean Soup
Hearty, vegetarian black bean soup with a kick —finished with avocado and melted cheddar.
Firecracker Sticks
Golden mozzarella sticks with a spicy twist—tossed in Buffalo sauce and drizzled with cool ranch. Crispy, cheesy, zesty, and totally addictive. For drizzle my rizzle!
Risotto Balls
these cheese filled rice balls are mixed with Italian herbs and coated in a crispy breading and served with a side of marinara. The ultimate Italian comfort food!
Spring Rolls
crisp and golden on the outside, fresh and savory on the inside. These hand-rolled Hong Kong style spring rolls are filled with cabbage, carrots, bean sprouts, mung beans, water chestnuts and vermicelli - served two per order with a chili dipping sauce
Green Dream **Pizza Special**
marinara sauce, mozzarella, shallots, fresh cilantro, fresh sliced avocado, and a squeeze of lime juice
Tropic Like It's Hot **Pizza Special**
marinara sauce, fresh mozzarella, smoked mozzarella, pineapple, pickled jalapenos, red onion, with a hot honey drizzle
Bodacious Banana Bread *Dessert Special*
Served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream with a caramel & chocolate drizzle
Churro Fries
A basket of golden, crispy churro fries dusted with NY maple sugar—served with caramel and chocolate sauce for dipping. Sweet, crunchy, and totally addictive.
Gelato
Please ask your server for this weeks flavors
Extra Sauce
French Onion Soup
A vegetarian version of the classic served with french bread and gruyere cheese
Mixed Green Salad
Local organic baby greens served with shredded cabbage, carrots, cucumber and grape tomatoes with a choice of dressing
Ceaser Salad
Served with croutons and parmesan
Caprese Salad
Local mozzarella, plum tomato and basil with a balsamic reduction and porcini oil
Mediterranean Salad
Romaine topped with chickpeas, kalamata olives, roasted tomato peices, cucumber, feta cheese artichokes, oregano and served with a red wine and olive oil or tahini dressing
Murray's Brick Oven Chicken Wings
served five per order with a side of bbq and jalapeno sauce
Murray's BBQ Chicken Skewers
Murray's Chicken breast skewers marinated in BBQ sauce and grilled - served 2 per order
Chicken Tenders
Served 5 per order with a side of BBQ sauce, housemade maple mustard and waffle fries
Beyond Chicken Tenders
Plant based chicken tenders served with a side of BBQ, housemade maple mustard and shoestring fries
Golden Triangles
SoyBoy organic non GMO Tofu (Rochester, NY) lightly coated in cornmeal, fried and served with housemade chipotle mayo
Corn Ribs
grilled and fried corn "ribs" seasoned with lime juice and truffle oil for a fiesta in your mouth!
Jumbo Bavarian Pretzel
cooked in our brick oven and served with a side of beer cheese
Pickle Fries
Battered fried pickles served with a side of ranch
Meatball Appetizer
Three all beef meatballs served in a cast iron skillet with marinara and topped with parmesan and basil
Mozarella Sticks
served six per order with a side of marinara sauce
Garlic Knots
served in a cast iron with a side of marinara
Waffle Fries
Waffle Fries
Truffle Parmesan Fries
Our waffle fries tossed in truffle parmesean cheese and white truffle oil
Hummus And Pita
Black Bean Soup
Benji & Jake's - Appetizers
Benji & Jake's - House Pies
Aubergine
fire-roasted eggplant sauce, mozzarella, romano, sun-dried tomatoes
Margarita
marinara sauce, fresh mozzarella, plum tomato slices, fresh basil
Plain Jane
marinara sauce, mozzarella
T-Rex
marinara sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, Murray's roasted pulled chicken, ground beef, & bacon
Angry Bird - Buffalo Chicken Pie
White dough, mozzarella, breaded chicken pieces, hot wing sauce, blue cheese crumble, scallions
Aviv
a white pie on white dough with mozzarella, ricotta, grilled leeks, cremini mushrooms, asparagus and truffle oil
Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza
White dough, mozzarella, breaded chicken & bacon pieces, finished with a ranch drizzle
Chicken Parmesan Pie
White dough topped with breaded chicken pieces, fresh mozzarella, basil
Dolce Diavolo
white dough pie topped with marinara, fresh mozzarella, roasted tomato pieces, Calabrian peppers and finished with truffle honey
Don Mateo
marinara, mozzarella, pepper jack cheese, Peppadews, habanero
Drunken Chef
vodka sauce, fresh mozzarella, parmesan, zucchini, yellow squash, crimini mushrooms
Eggplant Parm
marinara sauce, fire-roasted eggplant sauce, fresh mozzarella, parmesan cheese, breaded fried eggplant
Fungus Amongus
marinara sauce, mozzarella, cheddar cheese, goat cheese, crimini mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, fresh black cracked pepper
Gringo Disco
vodka sauce, mozarella, ricotta, artichoke, crimini mushroom, broccoli
Holy Jalapeno
spicy tomato sauce, cheddar cheese, mozzarella, cilantro pesto, raw & housemade fried jalapeno rings
I Dream Of Genie
aubergine sauce, mozzarella, black olives, mushrooms, pesto drops, sun-dried tomatoes
Itallian Stallion
marinara sauce on top of fresh mozzarella, olive oil, fresh basil & fresh oregano
Jackson Pollock
marinara, vodka, fire-roasted eggplant and pesto sauces, smoked mozzarella, crimini mushrooms
Laughing Goat
vodka sauce, mozzarella, goat cheese, shitake mushrooms, caramelized onions
Pizza Bernadette
pesto sauce, fresh mozzarella, Murray's roasted pulled chicken, broccoli
Plant Based Supreme
our Plain Jane pizza (marinara and shredded mozzarella) with plant based pepperoni, black olives, green peppers, and onions (please tell your server if you would like plant based cheese)
Pua Hula
marinara, mozzarella, roasted red peppers, pineapple, bacon
Saucy Bird - BBQ Chicken Pie
White dough, mozzarella, chicken pieces, bbq sauce, red onion
Smokey Mozz
marinara sauce, smoked mozzarella, roasted red peppers
Sweetie Pie
balsamic reduction, fresh mozzarella, tomato, fresh oregano & fresh basil
The Big Poppy
Large Pie - A regular and local legend Harvey Rosenberg's favorite pie (Sid Rosenberg's loving father, may his memory be a blessing). So good we had to offer it to you. Half T-Rex (Marinara Sauce, Mozzarella, Pepperoni, Roasted Pulled Murray's Chicken, Ground Beef, Bacon) Half Margarita (Marinara Sauce, Fresh Mozzarella, Plum Tomato Slices, Fresh Basil)
Vampire Slayer
marinara, mozzarella, garlic confit, cherry peppers, finished with chili garlic crisp oil
Benji & Jake's - Specialty Pies
Benji & Jake's - Entrees
New York Strip Steak
marinated in an herbal infused oil, grilled and served with roasted potatoes and sauteed spinach - Sub the potatoes for waffle fries and make it steak frite!
Murray’s Free Range Brick Oven Roasted Half Chicken
seasoned with fresh herbs and spices, served with roasted potatoes, roasted carrots and sauteed broccoli
Grilled Yellow Fin Tuna
*available as a steak or served cubed on rosemary skewers* marinated in white wine, chili, garlic, and basil. seared and served with quinoa, roasted carrots and sauteed broccoli- accompanied with a sauce vierge
Pasta Alla Your Way
your choice of pasta: Penne, Linguine, Angel Hair or Spaghetti with your choice of sauce: Marinara, Vodka or Pesto. *Gluten free pasta available in Penne* • Customize to your liking. Add any cheese or pizza topping (additional charges apply)
Ravioli Burrata
Burrata cheese stuffed ravioli - 5 piece dish served with marinara sauce and topped with Pecorino and basil
Angus Beef Burger - Chuck, Brisket & Sirloin
8 OZ served on a Broiche bun with lettuce, tomato, red onion and a pickle Add Toppings as desired (additional charge)
Beyond Burger
vegan/soy free/gluten free patty by Beyond Meat served on a Brioche bun with lettuce, tomato, red onion and a pickle Add toppings to your liking (additional charge)
Vegetarian Fried Chicken Sandwich
served on a brioche bun with shredded cabbage and chipotle mayo Add toppings to your liking (additional charges apply)
Quinoa Bowl
Multi-colored quinoa base. You chose how you want it! Additional topping fees apply.
Mini Housemade Zeppoles
sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar served with chocolate sauce
Churros
Two large churros dusted with locally made maple sugar and a carnal and chocolate drizzle
Bodacious Banana Bread *Dessert Special*
Served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream with a caramel & chocolate drizzle
Vanilla Ice Cream
Gelato
Benji & Jake's - Desserts
Benji & Jake's - Merchandise
Gift Certificate
Please add email address or post office address in notes
Sid Rosenberg Signed Book
Lake Mex Salad
A lakeside fiesta in a bowl! Crisp romaine tossed family-style with black beans, corn, juicy tomatoes, creamy avocado, queso fresco, and crunchy tortilla strips—served with our zesty chipotle lime vinaigrette. Light, bold, and perfect for sharing under the sun.
Spicy Black Bean Soup
Hearty, vegetarian black bean soup with a kick —finished with avocado and melted cheddar.
Firecracker Sticks
Golden mozzarella sticks with a spicy twist—tossed in Buffalo sauce and drizzled with cool ranch. Crispy, cheesy, zesty, and totally addictive. For drizzle my rizzle!
Risotto Balls
these cheese filled rice balls are mixed with Italian herbs and coated in a crispy breading and served with a side of marinara. The ultimate Italian comfort food!
Spring Rolls
crisp and golden on the outside, fresh and savory on the inside. These hand-rolled Hong Kong style spring rolls are filled with cabbage, carrots, bean sprouts, mung beans, water chestnuts and vermicelli - served two per order with a chili dipping sauce
Green Dream **Pizza Special**
marinara sauce, mozzarella, shallots, fresh cilantro, fresh sliced avocado, and a squeeze of lime juice
Tropic Like It's Hot **Pizza Special**
marinara sauce, fresh mozzarella, smoked mozzarella, pineapple, pickled jalapenos, red onion, with a hot honey drizzle
Bodacious Banana Bread *Dessert Special*
Served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream with a caramel & chocolate drizzle
Churro Fries
A basket of golden, crispy churro fries dusted with NY maple sugar—served with caramel and chocolate sauce for dipping. Sweet, crunchy, and totally addictive.
Gelato
Please ask your server for this weeks flavors
Extra Sauce
Specials
Appetizers
French Onion Soup
A vegetarian version of the classic served with french bread and gruyere cheese
Mixed Green Salad
Local organic baby greens served with shredded cabbage, carrots, cucumber and grape tomatoes with a choice of dressing
Ceaser Salad
Served with croutons and parmesan
Caprese Salad
Local mozzarella, plum tomato and basil with a balsamic reduction and porcini oil
Mediterranean Salad
Romaine topped with chickpeas, kalamata olives, roasted tomato peices, cucumber, feta cheese artichokes, oregano and served with a red wine and olive oil or tahini dressing
Murray's Brick Oven Chicken Wings
served five per order with a side of bbq and jalapeno sauce
Murray's BBQ Chicken Skewers
Murray's Chicken breast skewers marinated in BBQ sauce and grilled - served 2 per order
Chicken Tenders
Served 5 per order with a side of BBQ sauce, housemade maple mustard and waffle fries
Beyond Chicken Tenders
Plant based chicken tenders served with a side of BBQ, housemade maple mustard and shoestring fries
Golden Triangles
SoyBoy organic non GMO Tofu (Rochester, NY) lightly coated in cornmeal, fried and served with housemade chipotle mayo
Corn Ribs
grilled and fried corn "ribs" seasoned with lime juice and truffle oil for a fiesta in your mouth!
Jumbo Bavarian Pretzel
cooked in our brick oven and served with a side of beer cheese
Pickle Fries
Battered fried pickles served with a side of ranch
Meatball Appetizer
Three all beef meatballs served in a cast iron skillet with marinara and topped with parmesan and basil
Mozarella Sticks
served six per order with a side of marinara sauce
Garlic Knots
served in a cast iron with a side of marinara
Waffle Fries
Waffle Fries
Truffle Parmesan Fries
Our waffle fries tossed in truffle parmesean cheese and white truffle oil
Hummus And Pita
Black Bean Soup
Aubergine
fire-roasted eggplant sauce, mozzarella, romano, sun-dried tomatoes
Margarita
marinara sauce, fresh mozzarella, plum tomato slices, fresh basil
Plain Jane
marinara sauce, mozzarella
T-Rex
marinara sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, Murray's roasted pulled chicken, ground beef, & bacon
House Pies
Specialty Pies
Angry Bird - Buffalo Chicken Pie
White dough, mozzarella, breaded chicken pieces, hot wing sauce, blue cheese crumble, scallions
Aviv
a white pie on white dough with mozzarella, ricotta, grilled leeks, cremini mushrooms, asparagus and truffle oil
Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza
White dough, mozzarella, breaded chicken & bacon pieces, finished with a ranch drizzle
Chicken Parmesan Pie
White dough topped with breaded chicken pieces, fresh mozzarella, basil
Dolce Diavolo
white dough pie topped with marinara, fresh mozzarella, roasted tomato pieces, Calabrian peppers and finished with truffle honey
Don Mateo
marinara, mozzarella, pepper jack cheese, Peppadews, habanero
Drunken Chef
vodka sauce, fresh mozzarella, parmesan, zucchini, yellow squash, crimini mushrooms
Eggplant Parm
marinara sauce, fire-roasted eggplant sauce, fresh mozzarella, parmesan cheese, breaded fried eggplant
Fungus Amongus
marinara sauce, mozzarella, cheddar cheese, goat cheese, crimini mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, fresh black cracked pepper
Gringo Disco
vodka sauce, mozarella, ricotta, artichoke, crimini mushroom, broccoli
Holy Jalapeno
spicy tomato sauce, cheddar cheese, mozzarella, cilantro pesto, raw & housemade fried jalapeno rings
I Dream Of Genie
aubergine sauce, mozzarella, black olives, mushrooms, pesto drops, sun-dried tomatoes
Itallian Stallion
marinara sauce on top of fresh mozzarella, olive oil, fresh basil & fresh oregano
Jackson Pollock
marinara, vodka, fire-roasted eggplant and pesto sauces, smoked mozzarella, crimini mushrooms
Laughing Goat
vodka sauce, mozzarella, goat cheese, shitake mushrooms, caramelized onions
Pizza Bernadette
pesto sauce, fresh mozzarella, Murray's roasted pulled chicken, broccoli
Plant Based Supreme
our Plain Jane pizza (marinara and shredded mozzarella) with plant based pepperoni, black olives, green peppers, and onions (please tell your server if you would like plant based cheese)
Pua Hula
marinara, mozzarella, roasted red peppers, pineapple, bacon
Saucy Bird - BBQ Chicken Pie
White dough, mozzarella, chicken pieces, bbq sauce, red onion
Smokey Mozz
marinara sauce, smoked mozzarella, roasted red peppers
Sweetie Pie
balsamic reduction, fresh mozzarella, tomato, fresh oregano & fresh basil
The Big Poppy
Large Pie - A regular and local legend Harvey Rosenberg's favorite pie (Sid Rosenberg's loving father, may his memory be a blessing). So good we had to offer it to you. Half T-Rex (Marinara Sauce, Mozzarella, Pepperoni, Roasted Pulled Murray's Chicken, Ground Beef, Bacon) Half Margarita (Marinara Sauce, Fresh Mozzarella, Plum Tomato Slices, Fresh Basil)
Vampire Slayer
marinara, mozzarella, garlic confit, cherry peppers, finished with chili garlic crisp oil
New York Strip Steak
marinated in an herbal infused oil, grilled and served with roasted potatoes and sauteed spinach - Sub the potatoes for waffle fries and make it steak frite!
Murray’s Free Range Brick Oven Roasted Half Chicken
seasoned with fresh herbs and spices, served with roasted potatoes, roasted carrots and sauteed broccoli
Grilled Yellow Fin Tuna
*available as a steak or served cubed on rosemary skewers* marinated in white wine, chili, garlic, and basil. seared and served with quinoa, roasted carrots and sauteed broccoli- accompanied with a sauce vierge
Pasta Alla Your Way
your choice of pasta: Penne, Linguine, Angel Hair or Spaghetti with your choice of sauce: Marinara, Vodka or Pesto. *Gluten free pasta available in Penne* • Customize to your liking. Add any cheese or pizza topping (additional charges apply)
Ravioli Burrata
Burrata cheese stuffed ravioli - 5 piece dish served with marinara sauce and topped with Pecorino and basil
Angus Beef Burger - Chuck, Brisket & Sirloin
8 OZ served on a Broiche bun with lettuce, tomato, red onion and a pickle Add Toppings as desired (additional charge)
Beyond Burger
vegan/soy free/gluten free patty by Beyond Meat served on a Brioche bun with lettuce, tomato, red onion and a pickle Add toppings to your liking (additional charge)
Vegetarian Fried Chicken Sandwich
served on a brioche bun with shredded cabbage and chipotle mayo Add toppings to your liking (additional charges apply)
Quinoa Bowl
Multi-colored quinoa base. You chose how you want it! Additional topping fees apply.
Entrees
Desserts
Mini Housemade Zeppoles
sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar served with chocolate sauce
Churros
Two large churros dusted with locally made maple sugar and a carnal and chocolate drizzle
Bodacious Banana Bread *Dessert Special*
Served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream with a caramel & chocolate drizzle
Vanilla Ice Cream
Gelato
Gift Certificate
Please add email address or post office address in notes