Karl Strauss Brewing Company
901 S Coast Dr, Costa Mesa
(714) 546-2739
Customers' Favorites
Duck Fat Pretzel Bites
Crispy Brussel Sprouts
Double Truffle Fries
Korean BBQ Rice Bowl
Sweet Potato Fries
Carne Asada Fries
Grass-Fed Burger
Ahi Poke Nachos
Seared Ahi Salad
Boneless Wings
Mediterranean Hummus
1 lb Hummus
Vegan Chickpea Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus, Roasted Red Peppers, Toasted Almonds, Pita Chips.
1 1/2 lb Hummus
Vegan Chickpea Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus, Roasted Red Peppers, Toasted Almonds, Pita Chips.
Beer Pretzels
6 Pretzels
Beer spritzed and spice-rubbed pretzels from our friends at San Diego Pretzel Company. Served with Honey Mustard.
3 Pretzels
Beer spritzed and spice-rubbed pretzels from our friends at San Diego Pretzel Company. Served with Honey Mustard.
Buffalo Wings
1 lb Buffalo Wings
Boneless Wings, Buffalo Sauce, Ranch Dressing, Carrots, Celery.
1 1/2 lb Buffalo Wings
Boneless Wings, Buffalo Sauce, Ranch Dressing, Carrots, Celery.
2 lb Buffalo Wings
Boneless Wings, Buffalo Sauce, Ranch Dressing, Carrots, Celery
Sweet Chili Wings
1 lb Sweet Chili Garlic Wings
Boneless Wings, Sweet Chili Garlic Sauce, Ranch Dressing, Carrots, Celery
1 1/2 lb Sweet Chili Garlic Wings
Boneless Wings, Sweet Chili Garlic Sauce, Ranch Dressing, Carrots, Celery
2 lb Sweet Chili Garlic Wings
Boneless Wings, Sweet Chili Garlic Sauce, Ranch Dressing, Carrots, Celery
Beer Sausages
3 Beer Sausages
Mix And Match, Choose From Grilled Cheddar Brats And Chili-Chicken Links. Locally Sourced From San Luis Sausage.
6 Beer Sausages
Mix And Match, Choose From Grilled Cheddar Brats And Chili-Chicken Links. Locally Sourced From San Luis Sausage.
Grilled Mesquite Chicken Breasts
3 Grilled Mesquite Chicken Breast
7oz. Portions With A Chili Citrus Sauce Marinade.
6 Grilled Mesquite Chicken Breast
7oz. Portions With A Chili Citrus Sauce Marinade.
Salmon Filets
3 Salmon Filets
6oz. Portions, Grilled, With Corn-Piquillo Relish On The Side.
6 Salmon Filets
6oz. Portions, Grilled, With Corn-Piquillo Relish On The Side.
Chicken Fingers
9 Chicken Fingers
Fried Boneless Chicken Tenders, Served With Ranch Dressing On The Side.
6 Chicken Fingers
Fried Boneless Chicken Tenders, Served With Ranch Dressing On The Side.
Ribeye Steaks
3 Ribeye Steaks
12oz. Portions, Topped With Herb Butter.
6 Ribeye Steaks
12oz. Portions, Topped With Herb Butter.
Mahi Mahi Tacos
6 Grilled Mahi Mahi Tacos
Guajillo Salsa, Shredded Cabbage, Cheddar, Cotija, Chipotle Sour Cream, Pico De Gallo, Flour Tortillas, Cilantro.
9 Grilled Mahi Mahi Tacos
Guajillo Salsa, Shredded Cabbage, Cheddar, Cotija, Chipotle Sour Cream, Pico De Gallo, Flour Tortillas, Cilantro.
Grilled Chicken Tacos
6 Grilled Chicken Tacos
Mesquite Chicken, Corn-Piquillo Relish, Pickled Onions, Shredded Cabbage, Guajillo Salsa, Cheddar, Chili-Ranch, Flour Tortillas.
9 Grilled Chicken Tacos
Mesquite Chicken, Corn-Piquillo Relish, Pickled Onions, Shredded Cabbage, Guajillo Salsa, Cheddar, Chili-Ranch, Flour Tortillas.
Mac on Tap
1 1/2 lb Mac on Tap
Cheese Sauce, Parmesan Breadcrumb Topping.
1 lb Mac on Tap
Cheese Sauce, Parmesan Breadcrumb Topping.
2 lb Mac on Tap
Cheese Sauce, Parmesan Breadcrumb Topping.
Mixed Organic (V/GS)
1 lb Mixed Green Salad
Organic Spring Mix, Gorgonzola, Toasted Almonds, Tomato, Cranberries, Balsamic Vinaigrette.
1 1/2 lb Mixed Green Salad
Organic Spring Mix, Gorgonzola, Toasted Almonds, Tomato, Cranberries, Balsamic Vinaigrette.
French Fries by the Pound (V)
French Fries by the Pound
Seasoned French Fries by the Pound
Featured items
The Norm
Cheese sauce, parmesan breadcrumb topping. (Voted Best Mac and Cheese in the 2022 SD Reader's Poll - IYKYK)
Beer Pretzels
Two large beer spritzed and spice-rubbed pretzels from our friends at San Diego Pretzel Co. Hot from the oven with spicy honey mustard & jalapeño beer cheese.
Pub Burger
Fresh ground steak trim beef patty, two slices Tillamook aged cheddar, LTO, chipotle ale mayo served with fries.
Chop Shop Chicken
Gorgonzola, avocado, beer-brined bacon, piquillo and poblano peppers, cilantro, carrots, tomato, corn tortilla strips, romaine, mixed lettuce, grilled Mesquite chicken breast, chili-ranch dressing.
Boneless Buffalo Wings
Boneless wings, buffalo sauce, Ranch dressing, carrots, celery.
Mesquite Chicken
Avocado, beer-brined bacon, Tillamook pepper jack, LT, chili aioli served with fries.
Ribeye Steak Frite
12oz Certified Sterling Silver, herb butter, garlic-parmesan truffle fries & balsamic-glazed grilled zucchini.
Grass-Fed Burger
All-natural grass-fed beef, Tillamook pepper jack, beer-brined bacon, avocado, LTO, chili aioli served with fries.
Grilled Chicken Tacos
Three 6" tacos with mesquite chicken, corn-piquillo relish, pickled onions, shredded cabbage, guajillo salsa, cheddar, and chili-ranch on flour tortillas.
Fish N Chips
Battered Alaskan Cod, caper remoulade, house-made slaw.
Crispy Brussel Sprouts
Beer-brined bacon, feta, balsamic reduction, pecorino-romano.
Sweet Chili Garlic Wings
Boneless Wings, Sweet Chili Garlic Sauce, Ranch Dressing, Carrots, Celery
Salmon Caesar
Sustainably-farmed Norwegian blackened salmon, corn- piquillo pepper relish, cilantro, hearts of romaine, mixed greens, herb croutons, garlic, parmesan cheese, pecorino-romano dressing.
Carne Asada Tacos
Three 6" tacos with Guajillo salsa, shredded cabbage, cheddar, cotija, chipotle sour cream, pico de gallo, and cilantro on flour tortillas.
Korean BBQ Chicken Rice Bowl
Avocado, pickled onions, quinoa rice, sautéed green beans, carrots, Korean BBQ sauce, cilantro oil, sesame seeds and grilled chicken breast.
Blackened Mahi Tacos
Three 6" tacos with Guajillo salsa, shredded cabbage, cheddar, cotija, chipotle sour cream, pico de gallo, and cilantro on flour tortillas.
Food Truck Burger
Fresh ground steak trim beef patty, caramelized onions, pickled jalapeno, Korean BBQ sauce, gruyere, LT, chipotle ale mayo. 17.50 Sub all-natural grass-fed beef served with fries.
Korean BBQ Beyond Rice Bowl
Avocado, pickled onions, quinoa rice, sautéed green beans, carrots, Korean BBQ sauce, cilantro oil, sesame seeds and beyond meat patty.
Ahi Poke Nachos
Nachos for grown-ups. Sashimi-grade chopped tuna, tomato, red onions, spicy firecracker sauce, sesame, and cilantro aioli on tortilla chips.
Piggy Bank
Andouille sausage, black forest ham, beer-brined bacon.
Appetizers
Beer Pretzels
Two large beer spritzed and spice-rubbed pretzels from our friends at San Diego Pretzel Co. Hot from the oven with spicy honey mustard & jalapeño beer cheese.
Boneless Buffalo Wings
Boneless wings, buffalo sauce, Ranch dressing, carrots, celery.
Harissa Hummus
Vegan chickpea harissa-spiced hummus, mixed olives, roasted red peppers, red onion, feta, cilantro, carrots, celery, pita chips.
Crispy Brussel Sprouts
Beer-brined bacon, feta, balsamic reduction, pecorino-romano.
Sweet Chili Garlic Wings
Boneless Wings, Sweet Chili Garlic Sauce, Ranch Dressing, Carrots, Celery
Double Truffle Fries
Parmesan, chopped garlic, rosemary, white truffle oil, truffle aioli.
Ahi Poke Nachos
Nachos for grown-ups. Sashimi-grade chopped tuna, tomato, red onions, spicy firecracker sauce, sesame, and cilantro aioli on tortilla chips.
Cup Black Bean Soup
A cup, topped with pico de gallo.
Chili Lime Fries
Sweet potato fries, chili-lime spices, spicy ranch.
Duck Fat Pretzel Bites
Bet you can't eat just one! Rosemary, pecorino, truffle dip.
Asada Fries
Plancha-seared ancho-marinated steak, jalapeño beer cheese, gorgonzola, avocado-chimichurri, pickled onion, cilantro.
Greens
Chop Shop Chicken
Gorgonzola, avocado, beer-brined bacon, piquillo and poblano peppers, cilantro, carrots, tomato, corn tortilla strips, romaine, mixed lettuce, grilled Mesquite chicken breast, chili-ranch dressing.
Mixed Organic Salad
Organic spring mix, gorgonzola, toasted almonds, tomato, cranberries, balsamic vinaigrette.
Salmon Caesar
Sustainably-farmed Norwegian blackened salmon, corn- piquillo pepper relish, cilantro, hearts of romaine, mixed greens, herb croutons, garlic, parmesan cheese, pecorino-romano dressing.
Mixed Organic Salad with Chicken
Organic spring mix, grilled chicken breast, gorgonzola, toasted almonds, tomato, cranberries, balsamic vinaigrette.
Mixed Organic Salad with Salmon
Organic spring mix, grilled salmon, gorgonzola, toasted almonds, tomato, cranberries, balsamic vinaigrette.
Seared Ahi Salad
Organic spring mix, sashimi-grade peppered Ahi, pickled ginger, wontons, sautéed cremini mushrooms, tomato, sesame seeds, firecracker sauce, citrus vinaigrette.
Mains
Beer Sausages
Crafted locally at San Luis Sausage Co. using our award-winning beers. Grilled cheddar brat, chili-chicken link, sweet potato fries, grilled zucchini, pickled onions, spicy honey-sriracha mustard.
Korean BBQ Beyond Rice Bowl
Avocado, pickled onions, quinoa rice, sautéed green beans, carrots, Korean BBQ sauce, cilantro oil, sesame seeds and beyond meat patty.
Korean BBQ Chicken Rice Bowl
Avocado, pickled onions, quinoa rice, sautéed green beans, carrots, Korean BBQ sauce, cilantro oil, sesame seeds and grilled chicken breast.
Grilled Chicken Tacos
Three 6" tacos with mesquite chicken, corn-piquillo relish, pickled onions, shredded cabbage, guajillo salsa, cheddar, and chili-ranch on flour tortillas.
Blackened Mahi Tacos
Three 6" tacos with Guajillo salsa, shredded cabbage, cheddar, cotija, chipotle sour cream, pico de gallo, and cilantro on flour tortillas.
Korean BBQ Quinoa Bowl
Avocado, pickled onions, quinoa rice, sautéed green beans, carrots, Korean BBQ sauce, cilantro oil, sesame seeds.
Korean BBQ Ahi Rice Bowl
Avocado, pickled onions, quinoa rice, sautéed green beans, carrots, Korean BBQ sauce, cilantro oil, sesame seeds and ahi poke.
Korean BBQ Salmon Rice Bowl
Avocado, pickled onions, quinoa rice, sautéed green beans, carrots, Korean BBQ sauce, cilantro oil, sesame seeds and grilled salmon.
Fish N Chips
Battered Alaskan Cod, caper remoulade, house-made slaw.
Carne Asada Tacos
Three 6" tacos with Guajillo salsa, shredded cabbage, cheddar, cotija, chipotle sour cream, pico de gallo, and cilantro on flour tortillas.
Ginger Salmon
Sustainably-farmed Norwegian salmon, ginger-basil panko crust, avocado, sautéed green beans, quinoa rice, firecracker and spicy mustard sauce.
Ribeye Steak Frite
12oz Certified Sterling Silver, herb butter, garlic-parmesan truffle fries & balsamic-glazed grilled zucchini.
Mac On Tap
The Norm
Cheese sauce, parmesan breadcrumb topping. (Voted Best Mac and Cheese in the 2022 SD Reader's Poll - IYKYK)
Piggy Bank
Andouille sausage, black forest ham, beer-brined bacon.
Tree Hugger
Roasted red peppers, cremini mushrooms, spinach.
Between Two Breads
Pub Burger
Fresh ground steak trim beef patty, two slices Tillamook aged cheddar, LTO, chipotle ale mayo served with fries.
Mesquite Chicken
Avocado, beer-brined bacon, Tillamook pepper jack, LT, chili aioli served with fries.
Food Truck Burger
Fresh ground steak trim beef patty, caramelized onions, pickled jalapeno, Korean BBQ sauce, gruyere, LT, chipotle ale mayo. 17.50 Sub all-natural grass-fed beef served with fries.
Chipotle Pastrami Sandwich
Tillamook pepper jack, beer onions, chipotle ale mayo served with fries.
Beyond Burger
Grilled GMO-free, no soy, gluten-free, plant-based Beyond Meat patty, pickled onions, cilantro oil, LT served with fries.
Grass-Fed Burger
All-natural grass-fed beef, Tillamook pepper jack, beer-brined bacon, avocado, LTO, chili aioli served with fries.
Cotija Avocado Turkey Burger
House-made turkey patty topped with chili-citrus sauce, cotija, avocado, lettuce, tomato, chili aioli served with fries.
Sides
French Fries
Seasoned fries
Side Mixed Organic Salad
Organic spring mix, gorgonzola, toasted almonds, tomato, cranberries, balsamic vinaigrette.
Sautéed Green Beans
Herb butter
Grilled Zucchini
Grilled zucchini, lightly seasoned.
Coleslaw
Housemade slaw
Quinoa Rice
Quinoa rice, parsley
Mini Mac On Tap
Cheese sauce, parmesan breadcrumb topping.
Sweet Potato Fries
Crispy aweet potato fries
Side Caesar Salad
Hearts of romaine, mixed greens, herb croutons, garlic, pecorino-romano dressing.
Vegan And Gluten-Sensitive
Gluten-Sensitive Crispy Brussel Sprouts
Feta, balsamic reduction, pecorino-romano.
Vegan Chili Lime Fries
Sweet potato fries, chili-lime apices
Gluten-Sensitive Mesquite Chicken Sandwich
Lettuce wrapped with avocado, Tillamook cheddar, lettuce, tomato and chili aioli, fries.
Vegan Pub Burger
Sub Beyond Burger with lettuce, tomato and red onion served in a lettuce wrap served with fries
Gluten-Sensitive Boneless Buffalo Wings
Grilled boneless wings. Served with carrots, celery and Ranch dressing
Gluten-Sensitive Blackened Mahi Tacos
3 Lettuce wraps with guajillo salsa, shredded cabbage, cheddar, cotija, chipotle sour cream, pico de gallo, cilantro.
Vegan and Gluten-Sensitive Beyond Burger
Grilled Gmo-Free, no soy, gluten-free, plant-based beyond meat patty, pickled onions, LT. Served in a lettuce wrap with fries.
Vegan Mixed Organic Salad
Organic spring mix, romaine, toasted almonds, tomato, cranberries, balsamic vinaigrette.
Gluten-Sensitive Mediterranean Hummus
Vegan chickpea sun-dried tomato hummus, roasted red peppers, toasted almonds, carrots & celery.
Gluten-Sensitive Mixed Organic Salad
Organic spring mix, romaine, feta cheese, toasted almonds, tomato, cranberries, Ranch dressing.
Desserts
Beeramisu
Wreck Alley Imperial Stout-soaked lady fingers, mascarpone, cocoa powder.
To Go Supplies
meal kit
Packaged cutlery set with fork, knife, spoon and napkin.
ketchup packet
steak sauce
straw
hot sauce
creamer
malt vinegar
mayo packet
mustard packet
stirrers
sugar packet
sweetner
Featured items
Boat Shoes | 6 pack 16oz Cans
7.2% ABV | Citrus, tropical, juicy.
Tower X West Coast IPA | 6 pack 16oz Cans
7.3% ABV | Crisp, pine, citrus
Frank the Dank | 32oz Canned Crowler
8.5% ABV | Pine, resin, orange zest.
Golden Stout | 4 pack 16oz Cans
7.7 % ABV | Coffee, chocolate, vanilla.
Aurora Hoppyalis | 32oz Canned Crowler
7.0% ABV | Pineapple, tangerine, melon.
Red Trolley Ale | 32oz Canned Crowler
5.8% ABV | Toffee, caramel, dried fruit
32oz Canned Crowlers
Red Trolley Ale | 32oz Canned Crowler
5.8% ABV | Toffee, caramel, dried fruit
Frank the Dank | 32oz Canned Crowler
8.5% ABV | Pine, resin, orange zest.
Aurora Hoppyalis | 32oz Canned Crowler
7.0% ABV | Pineapple, tangerine, melon.
Windansea Wheat | 32oz Canned Crowler
5.1% ABV | Banana, clove, bubble gum
Boat Shoes | 32oz Canned Crowler
7.2 % ABV | Citrus, tropical, juicy.
Mosaic IPA | 32oz Canned Crowler
5.5% ABV | Grapefruit, citrus, tropical.
Tower X West Coast IPA | 32oz Canned Crowler
7.3% ABV | Crisp, pine, citrus.
Wreck Alley | 32oz Canned Crowler
9.0% ABV | Dark chocolate, toffee, espresso.
Brisky Business | 32oz Canned Crowler
6.5% ABV | Citrus, sweet fruit, floral.
Follow the Sun Lager | 32oz Canned Crowler
4.2% ABV | Crisp, clean, refreshing.
6 Packs
Tower X West Coast IPA | 6 pack 16oz Cans
7.3% ABV | Crisp, pine, citrus
Boat Shoes | 6 pack 16oz Cans
7.2% ABV | Citrus, tropical, juicy.
Aurora Hoppyalis | 6 pack 12oz Bottles
7.0% ABV | Pineapple, tangerine, melon.
Red Trolley Ale | 6 pack 12oz Bottles
5.85 ABV | Toffee, caramel, dried fruit.
Aurora Hoppyalis | 6 pack 16oz Cans
7.05 ABV | Pineapple, tangerine, melon.
Mosaic IPA | 6 pack 12oz Bottles
5.5% ABV | Grapefruit, citrus, tropical
Mosaic IPA | 6 pack 16oz Cans
5.5% ABV | Grapefruit, citrus, tropical.
4 Packs
Brisky Business | 4 pack 16oz Cans
6.5% ABV | Citrus, sweet fruit, floral.
Golden Stout | 4 pack 16oz Cans
7.7 % ABV | Coffee, chocolate, vanilla.
Adult Beverages
Non-Alcohilc Mexican Lager | 12oz Can
.5% ABV | Clean, crisp, crushable.
Lemonade
Pepsi
Stubborn Rootbeer
Starry
Arnold Palmer
Diet Pepsi
Stubborn Cream Soda
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Recent Reviews
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.
June 2025
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.
June 2025
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