Brewpubs Costa Mesa
Karl Strauss Costa Mesa is located steps away from the Westin South Coast Plaza Mall, and offers award-winning craft beer, alongside a full menu of gourmet burgers, fresh salads, and shareable appetizers. Whether you’re grabbing lunch or dinner after a shopping trip, or meeting friends for a round of locally brewed beer, our brewpub delivers a one-of-a-kind experience for everyone. We’re the perfect spot for a laid-back meal, happy hour, or weekend gathering. With a rotating selection of handcrafted IPAs, lagers, and seasonal releases, we’re a must-visit for those searching for breweries or craft beer in Orange County. Join us for fresh beer, great food, and an unbeatable location near South Coast Plaza’s dining and entertainment scene!
Red Trolley-brined bone-in chicken wings, honey-chipotle glaze, blue cheese crumbles, rosemary, buttermilk ranch dressing.
Price: 17.50
Red Trolley-brined bone-in chicken wings, honey-chipotle glaze, blue cheese crumbles, rosemary, buttermilk ranch dressing.
Price: 17.50
Parmesan, chopped garlic, rosemary, white truffle oil, truffle aioli.
Price: 14.95
Beer-brined bacon, feta, balsamic reduction, pecorino-romano.
Price: 16.95
Bet you can't eat just one! Rosemary, pecorino, truffle dip.
Price: 16.50
Nachos for grown-ups. Sashimi-grade chopped tuna, tomato, red onions, spicy firecracker sauce, sesame, and cilantro aioli on tortilla chips.
Price: 18.95
Boneless wings, buffalo sauce, Ranch dressing, carrots, celery.
Price: 18.50
Boneless Wings, Sweet Chili Garlic Sauce, Ranch Dressing, Carrots, Celery
Price: 18.50
Plancha-seared ancho-marinated steak, jalapeño beer cheese, gorgonzola, avocado-chimichurri, pickled onion, cilantro.
Price: 18.50
Organic spring mix, gorgonzola, toasted almonds, tomato, cranberries, balsamic vinaigrette.
Price: 16.95
Organic spring mix, grilled chicken breast, gorgonzola, toasted almonds, tomato, cranberries, balsamic vinaigrette.
Price: 23.90
Organic spring mix, grilled salmon, gorgonzola, toasted almonds, tomato, cranberries, balsamic vinaigrette.
Price: 25.90
Gorgonzola, avocado, beer-brined bacon, piquillo and poblano peppers, cilantro, carrots, tomato, corn tortilla strips, romaine, mixed lettuce, chili-ranch dressing with grilled chicken.
Price: 16.95
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.
Price: 21.95
Gorgonzola, avocado, beer-brined bacon, piquillo and poblano peppers, cilantro, carrots, tomato, corn tortilla strips, romaine, mixed lettuce, chili-ranch dressing with grilled salmon.
Price: 25.90
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.
Price: 20.50
Battered Alaskan Cod, caper remoulade, house-made slaw.
Price: 23.50
Cheese sauce, parmesan breadcrumb topping. (Voted Best Mac and Cheese in the 2022 SD Reader’s Poll - IYKYK)
Price: 20.95
Three 6" tacos with salsa roja, shredded cabbage, cheddar, cotija, chipotle sour cream, pico de gallo, and cilantro on flour tortillas. 26.95 All our tacos can be made protein style, iceberg lettuce-wrapped – just ask!
Price: 23.95
Three 6" tacos with Guajillo salsa, shredded cabbage, cheddar, cotija, chipotle sour cream, pico de gallo, and cilantro on flour tortillas.
Price: 23.95
Three 6" tacos with mesquite chicken, corn-piquillo relish, pickled onions, shredded cabbage, guajillo salsa, cheddar, and chili-ranch on flour tortillas.
Price: 23.95
Sustainably-farmed Norwegian salmon, crispy Brussels sprouts, balsamic glaze, firecracker sauce, pecorino.
Price: 26.95
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.
Price: 29.95
12oz Certified Sterling Silver wet-aged for 21 days, herb butter, garlic-parmesan truffle fries & balsamic-glazed grilled zucchini.
Price: 38.95
Fresh ground steak trim beef patty, two slices Tillamook aged cheddar, LTO, chipotle ale mayo served with fries.
Price: 17.95
Beer-brined bacon, shredded lettuce, seasoned tomatoes, avocado, smokey ale mayo, fries.
Price: 17.95
Grilled black bean veggie patty, havarti, cilantro oil, pickled onions, tomato, arugula, chili aioli, fries.
Price: 17.95
Avocado, beer-brined bacon, Tillamook pepper jack, LT, chili aioli served with fries.
Price: 21.50
Housemade slaw
Price: 7.00
Grilled zucchini, lightly seasoned.
Price: 7.00
Seasoned fries
Price: 7.00
Cheese sauce, parmesan breadcrumb topping.
Price: 9.00
Organic spring mix, gorgonzola, toasted almonds, tomato, cranberries, balsamic vinaigrette.
Price: 7.50
Elbow noodles with butter and parmesan
Price: 10.50
Elbow noodles with cheese sauce
Price: 10.50
Battered Alaskan Cod with fries and Ranch dressing
Price: 12.50
Beef patty, cheese, lettuce, tomato, toasted bun, fries and Ranch dressing
Price: 12.00
Fried boneless chicken tenders with fries and Ranch dressing
Price: 10.50
Feta, balsamic reduction, pecorino-romano.
Price: 16.95
Grilled boneless wings. Served with carrots, celery and Ranch dressing
Price: 18.50
Organic spring mix, romaine, feta cheese, toasted almonds, tomato, cranberries, Ranch dressing.
Price: 16.95
Organic spring mix, romaine, toasted almonds, tomato, cranberries, balsamic vinaigrette.
Price: 16.95
Lettuce wrapped with avocado, Tillamook cheddar, lettuce, tomato and chili aioli, fries.
Price: 21.50
Fresh ground steak trim beef patty, two slices Tillamook aged cheddar, LTO, chipotle ale mayo served in a lettuce wrap served with fries.
Price: 16.50
Grilled black bean veggie patty, cilantro oil, pickled onions, tomato, arugula, chili aioli, fries in a lettuce wrap.
Price: 17.95
Seasoned fries
Price: 7.00
Grilled zucchini, lightly seasoned.
Price: 7.00
Organic spring mix, toasted almonds, tomato, cranberries, balsamic vinaigrette.
Price: 7.50
Organic spring mix, feta, toasted almonds, tomato, cranberries, ranch.
Price: 7.50
Wreck Alley Imperial Stout-soaked lady fingers, mascarpone, cocoa powder.
Price: 12.95
Cinnamon-sugared pretzel bites, caramel & chocolate sauce, M&M® crush, powdered sugar.
Price: 13.95
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