Karl Strauss Brewing Company

Mixed up my order, but the manager apologized and gave me a free beer.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

New to the area so wanted to explore the local beer options and this will definitely remain on our rotation. They have a solid amount of rotating and guest beers, which we appreciate. Bar seating was easy to get and pleasant. Parking can be a bit meh but there is a mall garage almost immediately outside to resort to instead. Staff super friendly.

The beers were pretty mid but will be back just because of easy of convenience and the vibe.

Atmosphere: 4

Service: 4

I got the grilled chicken tacos, and the food quality was amazing — it totally surprised me. I normally don’t eat out because I hate greasy food and am sensitive to the smell of cheap ingredients and low-quality meat. But this meal was so fresh, light, and felt homemade.

I love going to Karl Strauss. Great atmosphere, great food, great service. Thank you Caroline. I have been going here when I find myself in Costa Mesa since about 2009. Stevo and Pedro are also great bartenders that know the beer and how to introduce you to something you will love.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Have loved them for years. Food prices are up and they are cutting so many corners on food quality. Stick to the appetizers. Pastrami sandwich whose was always great is now served on a grocery store hamburger bun rather than ciabatta. Medium burger was hockey puck.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 5

Great pace for a burger and beer! Also like that it's next to the mall.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Good food, Good Beer (I just found out they don't do other alcohol drinks) I wanted a cran and vodka or margarita. The service was great and fast overall a fun experience

Great beer selection with great food!

Pork chop sounds boring but look how perfect this one is. Great service and food, I always forget until we come back, not just great beer (red trolley ale is my fave).

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Ahi Poke Nachos

Great food atmosphere and the Caesar salad slaps

Recommended dishes: Pub Burger

Food is always great. We were seated this last time and I think they forgot about us, took almost 20 minutes for someone to take our order. Everytime I've gone the last few years the place seems dead.

Parking: A few spots in front, was used for valet back in the day but unsure if they are still doing that. If there is no parking you need to park in the main lot for the shopping center (near Boudin) and walk over.

Kid-friendliness: Kids menu includes fish and chips, mac and cheese, etc.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Duck Fat Pretzel Bites, Beer Pretzels, Fish N Chips

9/27/24 STOPPED BY FOR LUNCH WITH A FRIEND AND THE PLACE WAS EMPTY. THAT SHOULD OF OF TOLD US TO TURN AROUND AND GO SOMEPLACE ELSE. THE GOAT CHEESE SALAD WAS GOOD BUT SO SMALL FOR THE PRICE OF $15.00. WE BOTH HAD THE MAC AND CHEESE WHICH WAS VERY DRY. THE FOOD WAS GREAT HERE YEARS AGO, WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED? WILL NOT COME BACK.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 1

Good beer selection, food was okay but didn't knock my socks off.

Parking: Limit spots next to the restaurant, just park in one of the ramps/lots around the shopping center.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

Best pork chops I've had in a while. Summer beer is refreshing

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

9/27/24 STOPPED BY FOR LUNCH WITH A FRIEND AND THE PLACE WAS EMPTY. THAT SHOULD OF OF TOLD US TO TURN AROUND AND GO SOMEPLACE ELSE. THE GOAT CHEESE SALAD WAS GOOD BUT SO SMALL FOR THE PRICE OF $15.00. WE BOTH HAD THE MAC AND CHEESE WHICH WAS VERY DRY. THE FOOD WAS GREAT HERE YEARS AGO, WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED? WILL NOT COME BACK.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 1