Karl Strauss Brewing Company Menu

4.4
(700+ Reviews)
$Pub
  • Customer Favorites

    Our most frequently ordered and highly rated selections.
    • Crispy Brussel Sprouts

      Beer-brined bacon, feta, balsamic reduction, pecorino-romano.
      $15.95
      Crispy Brussel Sprouts
    • Pub Burger

      Fresh ground steak trim beef patty, two slices Tillamook aged cheddar, LTO, chipotle ale mayo served with fries.
      $17.50
      Pub Burger
    • Fish N Chips

      Battered Alaskan Cod, caper remoulade, house-made slaw.
      $21.95
      Fish N Chips
    • Boneless Buffalo Wings

      Boneless wings, buffalo sauce, Ranch dressing, carrots, celery.
      $17.50
      Boneless Buffalo Wings
    • 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.
      $21.50
      Chop Shop Chicken
    • Mini Mac On Tap

      Cheese sauce, parmesan breadcrumb topping.
      $10.00
      Mini Mac On Tap
    • The Norm

      Cheese sauce, parmesan breadcrumb topping. (Voted Best Mac and Cheese in the 2022 SD Reader’s Poll - IYKYK)
      $19.95
      The Norm
    • 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.
      $14.95
      Beer Pretzels
    • Mesquite Chicken

      Avocado, beer-brined bacon, Tillamook pepper jack, LT, chili aioli served with fries.
      $20.50
      Mesquite Chicken
    • 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.
      $23.95
      Salmon Caesar
    • 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.
      $20.75
      Grilled Chicken Tacos
    • French Fries

      Seasoned fries
      $8.00
      French Fries
  • Seasonal Pairings

    • Birria Beef Deep

      Sliced roasted beef, beer onions, gruyere cheese, three-pepper relish, mayo, house-made birria au jus dip, fries
      $20.95
      Birria Beef Deep
    • 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.
      $16.95
      Pizza Rolls
  • Appetizers

    • Boneless Buffalo Wings

      Boneless wings, buffalo sauce, Ranch dressing, carrots, celery.
      $17.50
      Boneless Buffalo Wings
    • Crispy Brussel Sprouts

      Beer-brined bacon, feta, balsamic reduction, pecorino-romano.
      $15.95
      Crispy Brussel Sprouts
    • Double Truffle Fries

      Parmesan, chopped garlic, rosemary, white truffle oil, truffle aioli.
      $13.95
      Double Truffle Fries
    • 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.
      $14.95
      Beer Pretzels
    • Sweet Chili Garlic Wings

      Boneless Wings, Sweet Chili Garlic Sauce, Ranch Dressing, Carrots, Celery
      $17.50
      Sweet Chili Garlic Wings
    • Asada Fries

      Plancha-seared ancho-marinated steak, jalapeño beer cheese, gorgonzola, avocado-chimichurri, pickled onion, cilantro.
      $17.50
      Asada Fries
    • Old Bay Calamari

      Wild caught calamari steak strips, jalapenos, zucchini pickles, parmesan-panko breading, with Old Bay remoulade, lemon.
      $15.95
      Old Bay Calamari
    • Cup Black Bean Soup

      A cup, topped with cotija cheese
      $8.95
      Cup Black Bean Soup
    • Chili Lime Fries

      Sweet potato fries, chili-lime spices, spicy ranch.
      $12.50
      Chili Lime Fries
    • 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.
      $16.95
      Pizza Rolls
    • Harissa Hummus

      Vegan chickpea harissa-spiced hummus, mixed olives, roasted red peppers, red onion, feta, cilantro, carrots, celery, pita chips.
      $14.50
      Harissa Hummus
    • Ahi Poke Nachos

      Nachos for grown-ups. Sashimi-grade chopped tuna, tomato, red onions, spicy firecracker sauce, sesame, and cilantro aioli on tortilla chips.
      $17.95
      Ahi Poke Nachos
    • Duck Fat Pretzel Bites

      Bet you can't eat just one! Rosemary, pecorino, truffle dip.
      $15.50
      Duck Fat Pretzel Bites
  • 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.
      $21.50
      Chop Shop Chicken
    • Mixed Organic Salad

      Organic spring mix, gorgonzola, toasted almonds, tomato, cranberries, balsamic vinaigrette.
      $15.95
      Mixed Organic Salad
    • Seared Ahi Salad

      Organic spring mix, sashimi-grade peppered Ahi, pickled ginger, wontons, sautéed cremini mushrooms, tomato, sesame seeds, firecracker sauce, citrus vinaigrette.
      $21.95
      Seared Ahi Salad
    • Mixed Organic Salad with Chicken

      Organic spring mix, grilled chicken breast, gorgonzola, toasted almonds, tomato, cranberries, balsamic vinaigrette.
      $23.90
      Mixed Organic Salad with Chicken
    • 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.
      $23.95
      Salmon Caesar
    • Mixed Organic Salad with Salmon

      Organic spring mix, grilled salmon, gorgonzola, toasted almonds, tomato, cranberries, balsamic vinaigrette.
      $25.90
      Mixed Organic Salad with Salmon
  • Mains

    • 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.
      $20.75
      Grilled Chicken Tacos
    • 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.
      $21.95
      Korean BBQ Chicken Rice Bowl
    • Blackened Mahi Tacos

      Three 6' tacos with Guajillo salsa, shredded cabbage, cheddar, cotija, chipotle sour cream, pico de gallo, and cilantro on flour tortillas.
      $21.95
      Blackened Mahi Tacos
    • 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.
      $19.50
      Beer Sausages
    • Carne Asada Tacos

      Three 6' tacos with Guajillo salsa, shredded cabbage, cheddar, cotija, chipotle sour cream, pico de gallo, and cilantro on flour tortillas.
      $21.95
      Carne Asada Tacos
    • Korean BBQ Salmon Rice Bowl

      Avocado, pickled onions, quinoa rice, sautéed green beans, carrots, Korean BBQ sauce, cilantro oil, sesame seeds and grilled salmon.
      $24.95
      Korean BBQ Salmon Rice Bowl
    • Drunken Shrimp

      Sautéed shrimp, harissa-lager cream sauce, cremini mushrooms, pasillas, tomatoes, basil, garlic mashed potatoes, peppery greens.
      $20.95
      Drunken Shrimp
    • Korean BBQ Ahi Rice Bowl

      Avocado, pickled onions, quinoa rice, sautéed green beans, carrots, Korean BBQ sauce, cilantro oil, sesame seeds and ahi poke.
      $22.95
      Korean BBQ Ahi Rice Bowl
    • Korean BBQ Quinoa Bowl

      Avocado, pickled onions, quinoa rice, sautéed green beans, carrots, Korean BBQ sauce, cilantro oil, sesame seeds.
      $15.50
      Korean BBQ Quinoa Bowl
    • 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.
      $21.95
      Korean BBQ Beyond Rice Bowl
    • Fish N Chips

      Battered Alaskan Cod, caper remoulade, house-made slaw.
      $21.95
      Fish N Chips
    • Ginger Salmon

      Sustainably-farmed Norwegian salmon, ginger-basil panko crust, avocado, sautéed green beans, quinoa rice, firecracker and spicy mustard sauce.
      $26.95
      Ginger Salmon
  • Steaks & Chop

    • Filet Mignon

      7oz Certified Sterling Silver, mushroom beer demi, garlic mashed potatoes, sautéed green beans, crispy leeks.
      $38.95
      Filet Mignon
    • Ribeye Steak Frite

      12oz Certified Sterling Silver, herb butter, garlic-parmesan truffle fries & balsamic-glazed grilled zucchini.
      $32.95
      Ribeye Steak Frite
    • 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.
      $28.95
      Beer-Brined Pork Chops
  • Mac On Tap

    • The Norm

      Cheese sauce, parmesan breadcrumb topping. (Voted Best Mac and Cheese in the 2022 SD Reader’s Poll - IYKYK)
      $19.95
      The Norm
    • Piggy Bank

      Andouille sausage, black forest ham, beer-brined bacon.
      $21.95
      Piggy Bank
    • Tree Hugger

      Roasted red peppers, cremini mushrooms, spinach.
      $20.95
      Tree Hugger
  • Between Two Breads

    • Cotija Avocado Turkey Burger

      House-made turkey patty topped with chili-citrus sauce, cotija, avocado, lettuce, tomato, chili aioli served with seasoned watermelon.
      $20.75
      Cotija Avocado Turkey Burger
    • Mesquite Chicken

      Avocado, beer-brined bacon, Tillamook pepper jack, LT, chili aioli served with fries.
      $20.50
      Mesquite Chicken
    • 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.
      $20.50
      Food Truck Burger
    • Chipotle Pastrami Sandwich

      Tillamook pepper jack, beer onions, chipotle ale mayo served with fries.
      $20.75
      Chipotle Pastrami Sandwich
    • Birria Beef Deep

      Sliced roasted beef, beer onions, gruyere cheese, three-pepper relish, mayo, house-made birria au jus dip, fries
      $20.95
      Birria Beef Deep
    • Pub Burger

      Fresh ground steak trim beef patty, two slices Tillamook aged cheddar, LTO, chipotle ale mayo served with fries.
      $17.50
      Pub Burger
    • Beyond Burger

      Grilled GMO-free, no soy, gluten-free, plant-based Beyond Meat patty, pickled onions, cilantro oil, LT served with fries.
      $19.50
      Beyond Burger
  • Sides

    • Mini Mac On Tap

      Cheese sauce, parmesan breadcrumb topping.
      $10.00
      Mini Mac On Tap
    • French Fries

      Seasoned fries
      $8.00
      French Fries
    • Side Caesar Salad

      Hearts of romaine, mixed greens, herb croutons, garlic, pecorino-romano dressing.
      $8.50
      Side Caesar Salad
    • Sautéed Green Beans

      Herb butter
      $8.00
      Sautéed Green Beans
    • Grilled Zucchini

      Grilled zucchini, lightly seasoned.
      $8.00
      Grilled Zucchini
    • Side Mixed Organic Salad

      Organic spring mix, gorgonzola, toasted almonds, tomato, cranberries, balsamic vinaigrette.
      $8.50
      Side Mixed Organic Salad
    • Coleslaw

      Housemade slaw
      $8.00
      Coleslaw
    • Quinoa Rice

      Quinoa rice, parsley
      $8.00
      Quinoa Rice
    • Sweet Potato Fries

      Crispy aweet potato fries
      $8.00
      Sweet Potato Fries
    • Mashed Potatoes

      Garlic mashed potatoes
      $8.00
      Mashed Potatoes
  • Vegan And Gluten-Sensitive

    • Gluten-Sensitive Mesquite Chicken Sandwich

      Lettuce wrapped with avocado, Tillamook cheddar, lettuce, tomato and chili aioli, fries.
      $20.50
      Gluten-Sensitive  Mesquite Chicken Sandwich
    • Gluten-Sensitive Blackened Mahi Tacos

      3 Lettuce wraps with guajillo salsa, shredded cabbage, cheddar, cotija, chipotle sour cream, pico de gallo, cilantro.
      $21.95
      Gluten-Sensitive Blackened Mahi Tacos
    • 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.
      $19.50
      Vegan and Gluten-Sensitive Beyond Burger
    • Gluten-Sensitive Boneless Buffalo Wings

      Grilled boneless wings. Served with carrots, celery and Ranch dressing
      $17.50
      Gluten-Sensitive Boneless Buffalo Wings
    • Vegan Mixed Organic Salad

      Organic spring mix, romaine, toasted almonds, tomato, cranberries, balsamic vinaigrette.
      $15.95
      Vegan Mixed Organic Salad
    • Gluten-Sensitive Mediterranean Hummus

      Vegan chickpea sun-dried tomato hummus, roasted red peppers, toasted almonds, carrots & celery.
      $14.50
      Gluten-Sensitive Mediterranean Hummus
    • Gluten-Sensitive Mixed Organic Salad

      Organic spring mix, romaine, feta cheese, toasted almonds, tomato, cranberries, Ranch dressing.
      $15.95
      Gluten-Sensitive Mixed Organic Salad
    • Vegan Pub Burger

      Sub Beyond Burger with lettuce, tomato and red onion served in a lettuce wrap served with fries
      $17.50
      Vegan Pub Burger
    • Gluten-Sensitive Crispy Brussel Sprouts

      Feta, balsamic reduction, pecorino-romano.
      $15.95
      Gluten-Sensitive Crispy Brussel Sprouts
    • Vegan Chili Lime Fries

      Sweet potato fries, chili-lime apices
      $12.50
      Vegan Chili Lime Fries
  • Sweets

    • Beeramisu

      Wreck Alley Imperial Stout-soaked lady fingers, mascarpone, cocoa powder.
      $11.95
      Beeramisu
  • Na Beverages

    • Pepsi

      $4.99
      Pepsi
    • Stubborn Rootbeer

      $4.99
      Stubborn Rootbeer
    • Diet Pepsi

      $4.99
      Diet Pepsi
    • Lemonade

      $4.99
    • Stubborn Cream Soda

      $4.99
  • Platters

    • Buffalo Wings Platter

      Boneless wings, buffalo sauce, Ranch dressing, carrots, celery.
      $106.00
      Buffalo Wings Platter
    • Caesar Salad Platter

      Romaine hearts, croutons, parmesan, tomato, Pecorino-Romano dressing.
      $81.00
      Caesar Salad Platter
    • 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.
      $156.00
      Sausage Platter
    • Mac on Tap - Piggy Bank Platter

      Andouille sausage, black forest ham, beer-brined bacon.
      $131.00
      Mac on Tap - Piggy Bank Platter
    • Chicken Fingers Platter

      Panko-breaded chicken tenders & fries with ranch dressing.
      $106.00
      Chicken Fingers Platter
    • Sweet Chili Garlic Wings Platter

      Boneless wings, Sweet Chili Garlic Sauce, Ranch dressing, carrots, celery.
      $106.00
      Sweet Chili Garlic Wings Platter
    • Mixed Greens Platter

      Organic spring mix, gorgonzola, toasted almonds, tomato, cranberries, balsamic vinaigrette.
      $81.00
      Mixed Greens Platter
    • Latin Chicken Platter

      Grilled Mesquite chicken breast, Latin citrus sauce, tomato, cilantro.
      $166.00
    • Mac on Tap - The Norm Platter

      Large elbow noodles, gorgonzola, gruyere, cheddar, and a crispy parmesan breadcrumb topping.
      $111.00
      Mac on Tap - The Norm Platter
    • Mac on Tap - Tree Hugger Platter

      Roasted red peppers, cremini mushrooms, spinach.
      $121.00
      Mac on Tap - Tree Hugger Platter
    • Duck Fat Pretzel Bites Platter

      Parmesan, chopped garlic, rosemary, white truffle oil, truffle aioli.
      $81.00
      Duck Fat Pretzel Bites Platter
    • French Fries by the Pound

      Seasoned French Fries by the Pound
      $8.95
      French Fries by the Pound
  • 6 Packs

    • Boat Shoes | 6 pack 16oz Cans

      7.2% ABV | Citrus, tropical, juicy.
      $13.99
      Boat Shoes | 6 pack 16oz Cans
    • Aurora Hoppyalis | 6 pack 12oz Bottles

      7.0% ABV | Pineapple, tangerine, melon.
      $11.99
      Aurora Hoppyalis | 6 pack 12oz Bottles
    • Tower X West Coast IPA | 6 pack 16oz Cans

      7.3% ABV | Crisp, pine, citrus
      $13.99
      Tower X West Coast IPA | 6 pack 16oz Cans
  • To Go Supplies

    • hot sauce

    • ketchup packet

    • knife

    • malt vinegar

    • mayo packet

    • mustard packet

    • napkin

    • spoon

    • steak sauce

    • straw

    • sugar packet

    • stirrers

    • sweetner

    • creamer

    • fork

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