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!
Ancho-stout BBQ smoked chicken, beer bacon, smoked fontina & pepper gouda cheese, poblano, red onion, cilantro, chipotle sour cream, salsa roja.
Price: 17.95
Our beer bratwurst smash patty, ground steak trim beef patty, havarti & cheddar cheese, IPA mushrooms, pickled onions, arugula, tomato,mustard aioli, toasted pretzel bun, fries
Price: 22.95
Ancho-stout BBQ smoked chicken, beer bacon, smoked fontina & pepper gouda cheese, poblano, red onion, cilantro, chipotle sour cream, salsa roja.
Price: 17.95
Sweet potato fries, chili-lime spices, spicy ranch.
Price: 13.50
Vegan chickpea harissa-spiced hummus, mixed olives, roasted red peppers, red onion, feta, cilantro, carrots, celery, pita chips.
Price: 15.50
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.
Price: 16.95
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
A cup, topped with cotija cheese
Price: 7.95
Tomato-kalamata relish, feta, cucumber, red onion, pita croutons, basil, romaine, mixed greens, Greek dressing.
Price: 15.95
Tomato-kalamata relish, feta, cucumber, red onion, pita croutons, basil, romaine, mixed greens, Greek dressing and grilled chicken.
Price: 22.90
Tomato-kalamata relish, feta, cucumber, red onion, pita croutons, basil, romaine, mixed greens, Greek dressing with grilled salmon.
Price: 24.90
Tomato-kalamata relish, feta, cucumber, red onion, pita croutons, basil, romaine, mixed greens, Greek dressing with grilled blackened shrimp
Price: 23.90
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
Organic spring mix, gorgonzola, toasted almonds, tomato, cranberries, balsamic vinaigrette and grilled blackened shrimp.
Price: 24.90
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
Sustainably-farmed Norwegian blackened salmon, corn- piquillo pepper relish, cilantro, hearts of romaine, mixed greens, herb croutons, garlic, parmesan cheese, pecorino-romano dressing.
Price: 24.95
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
Avocado, pickled onions, quinoa rice, sautéed green beans, carrots, Korean BBQ sauce, cilantro oil, sesame seeds.
Price: 16.50
Avocado, pickled onions, quinoa rice, sautéed green beans, carrots, Korean BBQ sauce, cilantro oil, sesame seeds and grilled chicken breast.
Price: 22.95
Avocado, pickled onions, quinoa rice, sautéed green beans, carrots, Korean BBQ sauce, cilantro oil, sesame seeds and ahi poke.
Price: 23.95
Avocado, pickled onions, quinoa rice, sautéed green beans, carrots, Korean BBQ sauce, cilantro oil, sesame seeds and beyond meat patty.
Price: 22.95
Avocado, pickled onions, quinoa rice, sautéed green beans, carrots, Korean BBQ sauce, cilantro oil, sesame seeds and grilled salmon.
Price: 25.95
Three 6" tacos with mesquite chicken, corn-piquillo relish, pickled onions, shredded cabbage, guajillo salsa, cheddar, and chili-ranch on flour tortillas.
Price: 21.75
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 Guajillo salsa, shredded cabbage, cheddar, cotija, chipotle sour cream, pico de gallo, and cilantro on flour tortillas.
Price: 23.95
Sustainably-farmed Norwegian salmon, ginger-basil panko crust, avocado, sautéed green beans, quinoa rice, firecracker and spicy mustard sauce.
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
Herb-marinated grilled NY steak “tips” with Wreck Alley Imperial Stout & mushroom beer demi, garlic mashed potatoes, peppery greens.
Price: 27.95
Cheese sauce, parmesan breadcrumb topping. (Voted Best Mac and Cheese in the 2022 SD Reader’s Poll - IYKYK)
Price: 20.95
Andouille sausage, black forest ham, beer-brined bacon.
Price: 22.95
Roasted red peppers, cremini mushrooms, arugula.
Price: 21.95
Our beer bratwurst smash patty, ground steak trim beef patty, havarti & cheddar cheese, IPA mushrooms, pickled onions, arugula, tomato,mustard aioli, toasted pretzel bun, fries
Price: 22.95
Fresh ground steak trim beef patty, two slices Tillamook aged cheddar, LTO, chipotle ale mayo served with fries.
Price: 17.95
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.
Price: 21.50
House-made turkey patty topped with chili-citrus sauce, cotija, avocado, lettuce, tomato, chili aioli served with fries.
Price: 21.75
Grilled GMO-free, no soy, gluten-free, plant-based Beyond Meat patty, pickled onions, cilantro oil, LT served with fries.
Price: 20.50
Sliced roasted beef, beer onions, gruyere cheese, three-pepper relish, mayo, house-made birria au jus dip, fries
Price: 21.95
Tillamook pepper jack, beer onions, chipotle ale mayo served with fries.
Price: 21.95
Avocado, beer-brined bacon, Tillamook pepper jack, LT, chili aioli served with fries.
Price: 21.50
Housemade slaw
Price: 7.00
Quinoa rice, parsley
Price: 7.00
Herb butter
Price: 7.00
Grilled zucchini, lightly seasoned.
Price: 7.00
Cheese sauce, parmesan breadcrumb topping.
Price: 9.00
Crispy aweet potato fries
Price: 7.00
Seasoned fries
Price: 7.00
Garlic mashed potatoes
Price: 7.00
Organic spring mix, gorgonzola, toasted almonds, tomato, cranberries, balsamic vinaigrette.
Price: 7.50
Hearts of romaine, mixed greens, herb croutons, garlic, pecorino-romano dressing.
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
Sweet potato fries, chili-lime apices
Price: 13.50
Vegan chickpea sun-dried tomato hummus, roasted red peppers, toasted almonds, carrots & celery.
Price: 15.50
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
Grilled Gmo-Free, no soy, gluten-free, plant-based beyond meat patty, pickled onions, LT. Served in a lettuce wrap with fries.
Price: 20.50
Sub Beyond Burger with lettuce, tomato and red onion served in a lettuce wrap served with fries
Price: 17.95
Crispy aweet potato fries
Price: 7.00
Quinoa rice, parsley
Price: 7.00
Seasoned fries
Price: 7.00
Sauteed green beans
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
Warm brown butter cake, guava & strawberry sauces, whipped cream, toasted almonds.
Price: 13.95
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