Karl Strauss Brewing Company

Ive been trying to keep this place a secret because its that good. But really, great beer and food. And wonderful staff.

My recomendations: Beer: Aurora Hoppyalis
Food: Brussel Sprouts.

S/o to Aj at the bar! great attitude!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great service. Good food. Noisy but fun

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 5

Karl Strauss provides an amazing experience. They splash beer with food to create a unique dining adventure!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

2025 update: they don’t mix in the salad dressing even if you ask them to. Salad cost 19 usd and it is a sit down restaurant so it is expected. Weird.

2023 Online menu is not clear/misleading about whether fish tacos are corn or wheat flour. Service is not where it should be.
We ordered thinking fish tacos are made of corn (i am gluten sensitive) When i started eating them they tasted like they have wheat in them. I was in the parking lot so i went back and confirmed with the restaurant that they indeed had regular wheat flour in them. I told them about the online menu - there was no sorry or “how can i make it right for you?”. For $20 price tag for 3 tacos there should be a better menu and better service. Note for the restaurant: Menu says “corn-flour” which can be interpreted as corn flour, especially when you are reading quickly... should be changed to “corn and wheat flour” or at least to “corn & flour”...

I usually come here for HH after work and order togo for my kids. The HH part is great but order to go is terrible. I lost count how many times that missed items for my order. I’d strongly suggest to open and double check your to go items before heading out

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 2

I had the pastrami sandwich with truffle fries, absolutely delicious! The maple really complemented the pastrami.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great beer selection.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

All the waitresses were so friendly, the food so good and the service was fast! Love it

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great food and selection of beer. Staff is very courteous and accommodating.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

A really tasty burger!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The staff here was very friendly and helped with my to go order!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I'm not a drinker, but love the food here. Try the buffalo wings!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Went for Happy Hour. Not great deals. $6 pints where other places are at $5. Same concept on the food. Not crowded so service was attentive. Go to have a conversation as there aren't a lot of TVs to watch sports.

Atmosphere: 4

Service: 5

It's one of the best and oldest breweries in San Diego!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Asada Fries, Brussels Sprouts, Sweet Chili Wings, Blackened Mahi Tacos

Great for groups and team building events. Awesome appetizers too share and plenty of large tables.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Asada Fries, Wings, Ahi Poke Nachos