Karl Strauss Brewing Company Menu

$$Pub
901 S Coast Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
  • Food

    • Old Bay Calamari

      Wild caught calamari steak strips, jalapenos, zucchini pickles, parmesan-panko breading, with Old Bay remoulade, lemon.
      $14.95
    • Drunken Shrimp

      Sautéed shrimp, harissa-lager cream sauce, cremini mushrooms, pasillas, tomatoes, basil, garlic mashed potatoes, peppery greens.
      $19.95
    • Old Bay Calamari

      Wild caught calamari steak strips, jalapenos, zucchini pickles, parmesan-panko breading, with Old Bay remoulade, lemon.
      $14.95
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • Drunken Shrimp

      Sautéed shrimp, harissa-lager cream sauce, cremini mushrooms, pasillas, tomatoes, basil, garlic mashed potatoes, peppery greens.
      $19.95
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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...
      $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
    • 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
    • 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
    • The Breakfast Karl

      Two cage-free eggs* over hard, black forest ham, beer-brined bacon, Tillamook aged cheddar & pepper jack, avocado, tomato, harissa aioli, with seasoned watermelon.
      $17.95
    • 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
    • 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 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.
      $14.75
    • 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
    • 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
  • To Go Packaged Beer

    • Aurora Hoppyalis | 32oz Canned Crowler

      7.0% ABV | Pineapple, tangerine, melon.
      $10.00
    • Boat Shoes | 32oz Canned Crowler

      7.2 % ABV | Citrus, tropical, juicy.
      $10.00
    • Follow The Sun Lager | 32oz Canned Crowler

      4.2% ABV | Crisp, clean, refreshing.
      $10.00
    • House Blonde | 32oz Cannned Crowler

      4.0% ABV | Light malt, citrus, refreshing.
      $10.00
    • Insert Hell Pun Here | 32oz Canned Crowler

      5.2% ABV | Light, floral, crisp.
      $15.50
    • Mosaic IPA | 32oz Canned Crowler

      5.5% ABV | Grapefruit, citrus, tropical.
      $10.00
    • Murky Poetry Hazy IPA | 32oz Canned Crowler

      6.3% ABV | Guava, sweet orange, tropical.
      $15.50
    • POG | 32oz Canned Crowler

      5.0% ABV | Passion fruit, orange, guava.
      $10.00
    • Winter Lager | 32oz Canned Crowler

      5.0% ABV | Toasted, biscuity, crisp.
      $10.00
    • Peanut Butter Cup Porter | 32oz Canned Crowler

      5.4% ABV | Espresso, peanut butter, cocoa
      $15.50
    • Red Trolley Ale | 32oz Canned Crowler

      5.8% ABV | Toffee, caramel, dried fruit
      $10.00
    • Tower X2 DIPA | 32oz Canned Crowler

      8.5% ABV | Citrus, floral, pine.
      $12.00
    • Tower X West Coast IPA | 32oz Canned Crowler

      7.3% ABV | Crisp, pine, citrus.
      $10.00
    • Windansea Wheat | 32oz Canned Crowler

      5.1% ABV | Banana, clove, bubble gum
      $10.00
    • Wreck Alley | 32oz Canned Crowler

      9.0% ABV | Dark chocolate, toffee, espresso.
      $12.00
    • Hazy Days DIPA | 32oz Canned Crowler

      8.0% ABV | Tropical, citrus, floral.
      $15.50
    • Chai Me A River | 32oz Canned Crowler

      5.8% ABV | Chai, chamomile, cinnamon.
      $15.50
    • Especial Mexican Lager | 32oz Canned Crowler

      5.0% ABV | Crisp, zesty, refreshing.
      $15.50
    • Green Eyed Amber | 32oz Canned Crowler

      6.4% ABV | Toffee, caramel, honey.
      $15.50
    • Haze By The Sea | 32oz Canned Crowler

      7.0% ABV | Citrus, tropical, juicy.
      $15.50
    • Mango Tajin | 32oz Canned Crowler

      5.7 % ABV | Fruit-forward, mango, coriander.
      $15.50
    • Medusa | 32oz Canned Crowler

      8.0% ABV | Decadent, chocolate, toasted coconut.
      $15.50
    • Surf Punk | 32oz Canned Crowler

      4.5% ABV | Crisp, refreshing, honey.
      $15.50
    • Stellar Tropics Sour | 32oz Canned Crowler

      5.2% ABV | Tart, tropical, refreshing
      $15.50
    • Tuava Guava | 32oz Canned Crowler

      6.2% ABV | Tropical, wheat ale, guava.
      $15.50
    • Tropicus Tropical Pale Ale | 32oz Canned Crowler

      5.2% ABV | Grapefruit, blood orange, tropical.
      $15.50
    • Boat Shoes | 19.2oz Can

      7.2% ABV | Citrus tropical, juicy.
      $3.99
    • Follow The Sun | 19.2oz Can

      4.2% ABV | Crisp, clean, refreshing.
      $3.99
    • Tower X | 19.2oz Can

      7.3% ABV | Crisp, pine, citrus.
      $3.99
    • Tower X | 6 Pack 12oz Cans

      7.3% ABV | Crisp, pine, citrus
      $11.99
    • 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
    • Boat Shoes | 6 Pack 12oz Cans

      7.2% ABV | Citrus, tropical, juicy.
      $11.99
    • Follow The Sun | 6 Pack 12oz Cans

      4.2% ABV | Crisp, clean, refreshing.
      $11.99
    • Oktoberfest | 6 Pack 12oz Bottles

      5.0% ABV | Toasted, biscuity, crisp.
      $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
    • Wreck Alley | 4 Pack 16oz Cans

      9.0% ABV | Dark chocolate, toffee, espresso.
      $15.99
    • Peanut Butter Cup Porter | 4 Pack 16oz Cans

      5.4% ABV | Espresso, peanut butter, cocoa.
      $15.99
    • Tower X2 DIPA | 4 Pack 16oz Cans

      8.5% ABV | Citrus, floral, pine.
      $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
    • Gothica | 4 Pack 16oz Cans

      5.55 ABV | Light, malt forward, crisp finish.
      $10.99
    • Headliner Non-Alcoholic IPA | 4 Pack 16oz Cans

      0.5% ABV | White grapefruit, passion fruit, papaya
      $13.99
    • Follow The Sun Lager | 1/6 BBL

      $92.50
    • Red Trolley Case | 12oz Bottles

      $45.00
    • Aurora Case | 12oz Bottles

      $45.00
    • Oktoberfest Case | 12oz Bottles

      $45.00
    • 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

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