Karl Strauss Brewing Company Menu

4.4

(600+ Reviews)

$$Pub

Seasonal Pairings
- Pizza Rolls
  Crispy flour tortilla stuffed with mozzarella & parmesan cheese, carnitas pork, Spanish chorizo, cremini mushrooms, Red Trolley marinara, with pepperoni chili crisp, frisée, ranch drizzle, pecorino.
  $15.95
- Birria Beef Deep
  Sliced roasted beef, beer onions, gruyere cheese, three-pepper relish, mayo, house-made birria au jus dip, fries
  $19.95
Appetizers
- Pizza Rolls
  Crispy flour tortilla stuffed with mozzarella & parmesan cheese, carnitas pork, Spanish chorizo, cremini mushrooms, Red Trolley marinara, with pepperoni chili crisp, frisée, ranch drizzle, pecorino.
  $15.95
- Chili Lime Fries
  Sweet potato fries, chili-lime spices, spicy ranch.
  $11.50
- Harissa Hummus
  Vegan chickpea harissa-spiced hummus, mixed olives, roasted red peppers, red onion, feta, cilantro, carrots, celery, pita chips.
  $13.50
- 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.
  $13.95
- Double Truffle Fries
  Parmesan, chopped garlic, rosemary, white truffle oil, truffle aioli.
  $12.95
- Crispy Brussel Sprouts
  Beer-brined bacon, feta, balsamic reduction, pecorino-romano.
  $14.95
- Old Bay Calamari
  Wild caught calamari steak strips, jalapenos, zucchini pickles, parmesan-panko breading, with Old Bay remoulade, lemon.
  $14.95
- Duck Fat Pretzel Bites
  Bet you can't eat just one! Rosemary, pecorino, truffle dip.
  $14.50
- Ahi Poke Nachos
  Nachos for grown-ups. Sashimi-grade chopped tuna, tomato, red onions, spicy firecracker sauce, sesame, and cilantro aioli on tortilla chips.
  $16.95
- Boneless Buffalo Wings
  Boneless wings, buffalo sauce, Ranch dressing, carrots, celery.
  $16.50
- Sweet Chili Garlic Wings
  Boneless Wings, Sweet Chili Garlic Sauce, Ranch Dressing, Carrots, Celery
  $16.50
- Asada Fries
  Plancha-seared ancho-marinated steak, jalapeño beer cheese, gorgonzola, avocado-chimichurri, pickled onion, cilantro.
  $16.50
- Cup Black Bean Soup
  A cup, topped with cotija cheese
  $7.95
Greens
- Mixed Organic Salad
  Organic spring mix, gorgonzola, toasted almonds, tomato, cranberries, balsamic vinaigrette.
  $14.95
- Mixed Organic Salad with Chicken
  Organic spring mix, grilled chicken breast, gorgonzola, toasted almonds, tomato, cranberries, balsamic vinaigrette.
  $21.90
- Mixed Organic Salad with Salmon
  Organic spring mix, grilled salmon, gorgonzola, toasted almonds, tomato, cranberries, balsamic vinaigrette.
  $23.90
- 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.
  $20.50
- 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.
  $22.95
- Seared Ahi Salad
  Organic spring mix, sashimi-grade peppered Ahi, pickled ginger, wontons, sautéed cremini mushrooms, tomato, sesame seeds, firecracker sauce, citrus vinaigrette.
  $20.95
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.
  $18.50
- Fish N Chips
  Battered Alaskan Cod, caper remoulade, house-made slaw.
  $20.95
- Korean BBQ Quinoa Bowl
  Avocado, pickled onions, quinoa rice, sautéed green beans, carrots, Korean BBQ sauce, cilantro oil, sesame seeds.
  $14.50
- 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.
  $20.95
- Korean BBQ Ahi Rice Bowl
  Avocado, pickled onions, quinoa rice, sautéed green beans, carrots, Korean BBQ sauce, cilantro oil, sesame seeds and ahi poke.
  $21.95
- 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.
  $20.95
- Korean BBQ Salmon Rice Bowl
  Avocado, pickled onions, quinoa rice, sautéed green beans, carrots, Korean BBQ sauce, cilantro oil, sesame seeds and grilled salmon.
  $23.95
- Drunken Shrimp
  Sautéed shrimp, harissa-lager cream sauce, cremini mushrooms, pasillas, tomatoes, basil, garlic mashed potatoes, peppery greens.
  $19.95
- 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.
  $19.75
- Blackened Mahi Tacos
  Three 6" tacos with Guajillo salsa, shredded cabbage, cheddar, cotija, chipotle sour cream, pico de gallo, and cilantro on flour tortillas.
  $20.95
- Carne Asada Tacos
  Three 6" tacos with Guajillo salsa, shredded cabbage, cheddar, cotija, chipotle sour cream, pico de gallo, and cilantro on flour tortillas.
  $20.95
- Ginger Salmon
  Sustainably-farmed Norwegian salmon, ginger-basil panko crust, avocado, sautéed green beans, quinoa rice, firecracker and spicy mustard sauce.
  $25.95
Steaks & Chop
- Beer-Brined Pork Chops
  Two 8oz Red Trolley Ale-brined bone-in chops with firecracker and spicy mustard sauce, sautéed green beans, garlic mashed potatoes. A tried-n-true matchup of flavors – Red Trolley Irish Ale…meet Beer-Brined Pork Chops! The savory grilled pork chops complements the sweet malts of our award-winning ale…a must have.
  $27.95
- Ribeye Steak Frite
  12oz Certified Sterling Silver, herb butter, garlic-parmesan truffle fries & balsamic-glazed grilled zucchini.
  $31.95
- Filet Mignon
  7oz Certified Sterling Silver, mushroom beer demi, garlic mashed potatoes, sautéed green beans, crispy leeks.
  $37.95
Mac On Tap
- The Norm
  Cheese sauce, parmesan breadcrumb topping. (Voted Best Mac and Cheese in the 2022 SD Reader’s Poll - IYKYK)
  $18.95
- Piggy Bank
  Andouille sausage, black forest ham, beer-brined bacon.
  $20.95
- Tree Hugger
  Roasted red peppers, cremini mushrooms, arugula.
  $19.95
Between Two Breads
- Birria Beef Deep
  Sliced roasted beef, beer onions, gruyere cheese, three-pepper relish, mayo, house-made birria au jus dip, fries
  $19.95
- Pub Burger
  Fresh ground steak trim beef patty, two slices Tillamook aged cheddar, LTO, chipotle ale mayo served with fries.
  $16.50
- 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.
  $19.50
- Cotija Avocado Turkey Burger
  House-made turkey patty topped with chili-citrus sauce, cotija, avocado, lettuce, tomato, chili aioli served with seasoned watermelon.
  $19.75
- Beyond Burger
  Grilled GMO-free, no soy, gluten-free, plant-based Beyond Meat patty, pickled onions, cilantro oil, LT served with fries.
  $18.50
- Chipotle Pastrami Sandwich
  Tillamook pepper jack, beer onions, chipotle ale mayo served with fries.
  $19.75
- Mesquite Chicken
  Avocado, beer-brined bacon, Tillamook pepper jack, LT, chili aioli served with fries.
  $19.50
Sides
- Coleslaw
  Housemade slaw
  $7.00
- Quinoa Rice
  Quinoa rice, parsley
  $7.00
- Sautéed Green Beans
  Herb butter
  $7.00
- Grilled Zucchini
  Grilled zucchini, lightly seasoned.
  $7.00
- Mini Mac On Tap
  Cheese sauce, parmesan breadcrumb topping.
  $9.00
- Sweet Potato Fries
  Crispy aweet potato fries
  $7.00
- French Fries
  Seasoned fries
  $7.00
- Mashed Potatoes
  Garlic mashed potatoes
  $7.00
- Side Mixed Organic Salad
  Organic spring mix, gorgonzola, toasted almonds, tomato, cranberries, balsamic vinaigrette.
  $7.50
- Side Caesar Salad
  Hearts of romaine, mixed greens, herb croutons, garlic, pecorino-romano dressing.
  $7.50
Kiddos
- Kid's Noodles with Butter
  Elbow noodles with butter and parmesan
  $9.50
- Kid's Mac & Cheese
  Elbow noodles with cheese sauce
  $9.50
- Kid's Fish & Chips
  Battered Alaskan Cod with fries and Ranch dressing
  $11.50
- Kid's Cheese Burger
  Beef patty, cheese, lettuce, tomato, toasted bun, fries and Ranch dressing
  $11.50
- Kid's Chicken Fingers
  Fried boneless chicken tenders with fries and Ranch dressing
  $9.50
Vegan And Gluten-Sensitive
- Vegan Chili Lime Fries
  Sweet potato fries, chili-lime apices
  $11.50
- Gluten-Sensitive Mediterranean Hummus
  Vegan chickpea sun-dried tomato hummus, roasted red peppers, toasted almonds, carrots & celery.
  $13.50
- Gluten-Sensitive Crispy Brussel Sprouts
  Feta, balsamic reduction, pecorino-romano.
  $14.95
- Gluten-Sensitive Boneless Buffalo Wings
  Grilled boneless wings. Served with carrots, celery and Ranch dressing
  $16.50
- Gluten-Sensitive Mixed Organic Salad
  Organic spring mix, romaine, feta cheese, toasted almonds, tomato, cranberries, Ranch dressing.
  $14.95
- Vegan Mixed Organic Salad
  Organic spring mix, romaine, toasted almonds, tomato, cranberries, balsamic vinaigrette.
  $14.95
- Gluten-Sensitive Blackened Mahi Tacos
  3 Lettuce wraps with guajillo salsa, shredded cabbage, cheddar, cotija, chipotle sour cream, pico de gallo, cilantro.
  $20.95
- Gluten-Sensitive Mesquite Chicken Sandwich
  Lettuce wrapped with avocado, Tillamook cheddar, lettuce, tomato and chili aioli, fries.
  $19.50
- 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.
  $18.50
- Vegan Pub Burger
  Sub Beyond Burger with lettuce, tomato and red onion served in a lettuce wrap served with fries
  $16.50
- Sweet Potato Fries
  Crispy aweet potato fries
  $7.00
- Quinoa Rice
  Quinoa rice, parsley
  $7.00
- French Fries
  Seasoned fries
  $7.00
- Vegan Sauteed Green Beans
  Sauteed green beans
  $7.00
- Grilled Zucchini
  Grilled zucchini, lightly seasoned.
  $7.00
- Vegan Side Mixed Green Salad
  Organic spring mix, toasted almonds, tomato, cranberries, balsamic vinaigrette.
  $7.50
- Gluten-Sensitive Side Mixed Green Salad
  Organic spring mix, feta, toasted almonds, tomato, cranberries, ranch.
  $7.50
Sweets
- Beeramisu
  Wreck Alley Imperial Stout-soaked lady fingers, mascarpone, cocoa powder.
  $10.95
- Tropical Butter Cake
  Warm brown butter cake, guava & strawberry sauces, whipped cream, toasted almonds.
  $11.95
Platters
- Duck Fat Pretzel Bites Platter
  Parmesan, chopped garlic, rosemary, white truffle oil, truffle aioli.
  $80.00
- Buffalo Wings Platter
  Boneless wings, buffalo sauce, Ranch dressing, carrots, celery.
  $105.00
- Sweet Chili Garlic Wings Platter
  Boneless wings, Sweet Chili Garlic Sauce, Ranch dressing, carrots, celery.
  $105.00
- Mixed Greens Platter
  Organic spring mix, gorgonzola, toasted almonds, tomato, cranberries, balsamic vinaigrette.
  $80.00
- Caesar Salad Platter
  Romaine hearts, croutons, parmesan, tomato, Pecorino-Romano dressing.
  $80.00
- French Fries by the Pound
  Seasoned French Fries by the Pound
  $7.95
- Latin Chicken Platter
  Grilled Mesquite chicken breast, Latin citrus sauce, tomato, cilantro.
  $165.00
- Sausage Platter
  Crafted locally at San Luis Sausage Co. using our award-winning beers – cheddar brat and chili chicken links with honey-sriracha mustard and pickled onions.
  $155.00
- Mac on Tap - The Norm Platter
  Large elbow noodles, gorgonzola, gruyere, cheddar, and a crispy parmesan breadcrumb topping.
  $110.00
- Mac on Tap - Piggy Bank Platter
  Andouille sausage, black forest ham, beer-brined bacon.
  $130.00
- Mac on Tap - Tree Hugger Platter
  Roasted red peppers, cremini mushrooms, spinach.
  $120.00
- Chicken Fingers Platter
  Panko-breaded chicken tenders & fries with ranch dressing.
  $105.00
NA Beverages
- Arnold Palmer
  $3.99
- Club Soda
- Diet Pepsi
  $3.99
- Iced Tea
  $3.99
- Lemonade
  $3.99
- Pepsi
  $3.99
- Starry
  $3.99
- Stubborn Cream Soda
  $3.99
- Stubborn Rootbeer
  $3.99
- Water
White Wine by the Bottle
- Hayes Ranch Chardonnay | Bottle
  Hints of oak, soft fruity finish | California Chardonnay
  $35.00
- JAM Cellars "Butter" Chardonnay | Bottle
  Stone fruit, vanilla, buttery | Chardonnay from Napa
  $46.00
- Charles Krug Sauvignon Blanc | Bottle
  Citrus, apricot, crisp | Sauvignon Blanc from Napa
  $42.00
- Cline Rose | Bottle
  Melon, peach, bright acidity | Rosé from Contra Costa County
  $36.00
- Conundrum | Bottle
  Juicy pear, citrus, smooth White Blend from CA
  $52.00
Red Wine by the Bottle
- The Federalist Cabernet | Bottle
  Black cherry, cassis, long tannin finish | Cabernet from Lodi
  $46.00
- The Prisoner | Bottle
  Pomegranate, vanilla, blackberry Red Blend from CA.
  $70.00
Single To Go
- 36th Anniversary Ale | 500ml Bottle
  13% ABV | Dark chocolate, espresso, sweet fruit
  $20.99
- Boat Shoes | 19.2oz Can
  7.2% ABV | Citrus tropical, juicy.
  $3.99
- Tower X | 19.2oz Can
  7.3% ABV | Crisp, pine, citrus.
  $3.99
6 Packs
- Tower X West Coast IPA | 6 pack 16oz Cans
  7.3% ABV | Crisp, pine, citrus
  $13.99
- Boat Shoes | 6 pack 16oz Cans
  7.2% ABV | Citrus, tropical, juicy.
  $13.99
- Aurora Hoppyalis | 6 pack 12oz Bottles
  7.0% ABV | Pineapple, tangerine, melon.
  $11.99
- Aurora Hoppyalis | 6 pack 12oz Cans
  7.0% ABV | Pineapple, tangerine, melon.
  $11.99
- Follow the Sun | 6 pack 12oz Cans
  4.2% ABV | Crisp, clean, refreshing.
  $11.99
- Red Trolley Ale | 6 pack 12oz Bottles
  5.85 ABV | Toffee, caramel, dried fruit.
  $11.99
- Kombucha Blueberry | 6 pack 16oz Cans
  6.0% ABV | Blueberry, vanilla, almond.
  $16.99
- Kombucha Hibiscus | 6 pack 16oz Cans
  6.0% ABV | Lime, orange, grapefruit.
  $16.99
- Kombucha Guava | 6 pack 16oz Cans
  6.0% ABV | Guava, pineapple, mango.
  $16.99
- Passionfruit, Orange, Guava Seltzer | 6 pack 12oz Cans
  5.0% ABV | Passionfruit, orange, guava.
  $8.99
4 Packs
- Golden Stout | 4 pack 16oz Cans
  7.7 % ABV | Coffee, chocolate, vanilla.
  $15.99
- Chai Me a River | 4 pack 16oz Cans
  5.8% ABV | Chai, chamomile, cinnamon.
  $14.99
- Soiree | 4 pack 16oz Cans
  6.5% ABV | Agave, 5-apple blend, champagne yeast.
  $14.99
- Green Eyed Amber | 4 pack 16oz Cans
  6.4% ABV | Caramel, toffee, chocolate.
  $11.99
- Tuava Guava | 4 pack 16oz Cans
  6.2% ABV | Guava, tropical, passionfruit.
  $13.99
- Headliner Non-Alcoholic IPA | 4 Pack 16oz Cans
  0.5% ABV | White grapefruit, passion fruit, papaya
  $13.99
12 Pack
- Red Trolley Ale | 12 pack 12oz Bottles
  5.8% ABV | Toffee, caramel, dried fruit.
  $21.98
- Aurora Hoppyalis | 12 pack 12oz Bottles
  7.0% ABV | Pineapple, tangerine, melon.
  $21.98
To Go Supplies
- creamer
- fork
- hot sauce
- ketchup packet
- knife
- malt vinegar
- mayo packet
- mustard packet
- napkin
- spoon
- steak sauce
- stirrers
- straw
- sugar packet
- sweetner