
American
Karl Strauss Brewing Company, Costa Mesa
901 A South Coast Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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Featured Items

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.$21.95
Pub Burger
Fresh ground steak trim beef patty, two slices Tillamook aged cheddar, LTO, chipotle ale mayo served with fries.$17.95
Coleslaw
Housemade slaw$7.00
Wine
White Wine by the Bottle

Hayes Ranch Chardonnay | Bottle
Hints of oak, soft fruity finish | California Chardonnay$39.00
JAM Cellars "Butter" Chardonnay | Bottle
Stone fruit, vanilla, buttery | Chardonnay from Napa$50.00OUT OF STOCK
Charles Krug Sauvignon Blanc | Bottle
Citrus, apricot, crisp | Sauvignon Blanc from Napa$46.00
Cline Rose | Bottle
Melon, peach, bright acidity | Rosé from Contra Costa County$40.00
Food
Appetizers

Shrimp Tostadas
Lightly fried shrimp, corn & avocado smash, cotija, shredded lettuce, chipotle sour cream, pico de gallo, radish, and Chef Angie’s tomato-habanero salsa.$18.95
Double Truffle Fries
Parmesan, chopped garlic, rosemary, white truffle oil, truffle aioli.$14.95
Crispy Brussel Sprouts
Beer-brined bacon, feta, balsamic reduction, pecorino-romano.$16.95
Duck Fat Pretzel Bites
Bet you can't eat just one! Rosemary, pecorino, truffle dip.$16.50
Ahi Poke Nachos
Nachos for grown-ups. Sashimi-grade chopped tuna, cucumber, tomato, red onions, spicy firecracker sauce, sesame, and cilantro aioli on tortilla chips.$18.95
Boneless Buffalo Wings
Boneless wings, buffalo sauce, Ranch dressing, carrots, celery.$18.50
Sweet Chili Garlic Wings
Boneless Wings, Sweet Chili Garlic Sauce, Ranch Dressing, Carrots, Celery$18.50
Asada Fries
Plancha-seared ancho-marinated steak, jalapeño beer cheese, gorgonzola, avocado-chimichurri, pickled onion, cilantro.$18.50
Greens

Mixed Organic Salad
Organic spring mix, gorgonzola, toasted almonds, tomato, cranberries, balsamic vinaigrette.$16.95
Mixed Organic Salad with Chicken
Organic spring mix, grilled chicken breast, gorgonzola, toasted almonds, tomato, cranberries, balsamic vinaigrette.$23.90
Mixed Organic Salad with Salmon
Organic spring mix, grilled salmon, gorgonzola, toasted almonds, tomato, cranberries, balsamic vinaigrette.$25.90Chop Shop Plain
Gorgonzola, avocado, beer-brined bacon, piquillo and poblano peppers, cilantro, carrots, tomato, corn tortilla strips, romaine, mixed lettuce, chili-ranch dressing with grilled chicken.$16.95
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.$21.95Chop Shop Add Salmon
Gorgonzola, avocado, beer-brined bacon, piquillo and poblano peppers, cilantro, carrots, tomato, corn tortilla strips, romaine, mixed lettuce, chili-ranch dressing with grilled salmon.$25.90
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.$20.50
Fish N Chips
Battered Alaskan Cod, caper remoulade, house-made slaw.$23.50
Korean BBQ Quinoa Bowl
Avocado, pickled onions, quinoa rice, sautéed green beans, carrots, Korean BBQ sauce, cilantro oil, sesame seeds.$16.50
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.$22.95
Korean BBQ Ahi Rice Bowl
Avocado, pickled onions, quinoa rice, sautéed green beans, carrots, Korean BBQ sauce, cilantro oil, sesame seeds and ahi poke.$23.95
Korean BBQ Salmon Rice Bowl
Avocado, pickled onions, quinoa rice, sautéed green beans, carrots, Korean BBQ sauce, cilantro oil, sesame seeds and grilled salmon.$25.95
Korean BBQ Veggie Patty Rice Bowl
Black bean veggie patty, avocado, pickled onions, quinoa rice, sautéed green beans, carrots, Korean BBQ sauce, cilantro oil, sesame seeds.$20.99
The Norm
Cheese sauce, parmesan breadcrumb topping. (Voted Best Mac and Cheese in the 2022 SD Reader’s Poll - IYKYK)$20.95Baja Fish Tacos
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!$23.95
Carne Asada Tacos
Three 6" tacos with Guajillo salsa, shredded cabbage, cheddar, cotija, chipotle sour cream, pico de gallo, and cilantro on flour tortillas.$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.$23.95
Grilled Firecracker Salmon
Sustainably-farmed Norwegian salmon, crispy Brussels sprouts, balsamic glaze, firecracker sauce, pecorino.$26.95
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 chops complements the sweet malts of our award-winning ale…a must have.$29.95
Ribeye Steak Frite
12oz Certified Sterling Silver wet-aged for 21 days, herb butter, garlic-parmesan truffle fries & balsamic-glazed grilled zucchini.$38.95
Between Two Breads

Pub Burger
Fresh ground steak trim beef patty, two slices Tillamook aged cheddar, LTO, chipotle ale mayo served with fries.$17.95Cali Burger
Fresh ground steak trim beef patty, Tillamook pepper jack, beerbrined bacon, avocado, LTO, chili aioli, fries.$20.95
B.B.L.T.A.
Beer-brined bacon, shredded lettuce, seasoned tomatoes, avocado, smokey ale mayo, fries.$16.95
Black Bean Burger
Grilled black bean veggie patty, havarti, cilantro oil, pickled onions, tomato, arugula, chili aioli, fries.$18.95
Mesquite Chicken
Avocado, beer-brined bacon, Tillamook pepper jack, LT, chili aioli served with fries.$21.50
Sides

Coleslaw
Housemade slaw$7.00
Quinoa Rice
Quinoa rice, parsley$7.00
Grilled Zucchini
Grilled zucchini, lightly seasoned.$7.00
French Fries
Seasoned fries$7.00
Sautéed Green Beans
Herb butter$7.00
Mini Mac On Tap
Cheese sauce, parmesan breadcrumb topping.$10.00
Side Mixed Organic Salad
Organic spring mix, gorgonzola, toasted almonds, tomato, cranberries, balsamic vinaigrette.$7.50
Kiddos

Kid's Noodles with Butter
Elbow noodles with butter and parmesan$10.50
Kid's Mac & Cheese
Elbow noodles with cheese sauce$10.50
Kid's Fish & Chips
Battered Alaskan Cod with fries and Ranch dressing$12.50
Kid's Cheese Burger
Beef patty, cheese, lettuce, tomato, toasted bun, fries and Ranch dressing$12.00
Kid's Chicken Fingers
Fried boneless chicken tenders with fries and Ranch dressing$10.50
Vegan And Gluten-Sensitive

Gluten-Sensitive Crispy Brussel Sprouts
Feta, balsamic reduction, pecorino-romano.$16.95
Gluten-Sensitive Boneless Buffalo Wings
Grilled boneless wings. Served with carrots, celery and Ranch dressing$18.50
Gluten-Sensitive Mixed Organic Salad
Organic spring mix, romaine, feta cheese, toasted almonds, tomato, cranberries, Ranch dressing.$16.95
Vegan Mixed Organic Salad
Organic spring mix, romaine, toasted almonds, tomato, cranberries, balsamic vinaigrette.$16.95
Gluten-Sensitive Mesquite Chicken Sandwich
Lettuce wrapped with avocado, Tillamook cheddar, lettuce, tomato and chili aioli, fries.$21.50
Gluten-Sensitive Pub Burger
Fresh ground steak trim beef patty, two slices Tillamook aged cheddar, LTO, chipotle ale mayo served in a lettuce wrap served with fries.$16.50Vegan and Gluten- Sensitive Black Bean Burger
Grilled black bean veggie patty, cilantro oil, pickled onions, tomato, arugula, chili aioli, fries in a lettuce wrap.$17.95
French Fries
Seasoned fries$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
Karl Beer To Go
32oz Canned Crowlers

37th Anniversary | 32oz Canned Crowler
9.6% ABV | Coffee, vanilla, warm finish$15.10OUT OF STOCK
Amber Lager | 32oz Canned Crowler
4.5% ABV | Caramel, toast malt, crisp.$15.10
Aurora Hoppyalis | 32oz Canned Crowler
7.0% ABV | Pineapple, tangerine, melon.$10.10
Big Barrel Imperial IPA | 32oz Canned Crowler
9.0% ABV | Citrus, tropical, pine$15.10OUT OF STOCK
Boat Shoes | 32oz Canned Crowler
7.2 % ABV | Citrus, tropical, juicy.$10.10
Bock Don't Run | 32oz Canned Crowler
6.8% ABV | Toasted, malty, nutty.$15.10OUT OF STOCK
Boysenberry IPA | 32oz Canned Crowler
7.3% ABV | Citrus, sweet fruit, floral.$15.10
Cheers to the Dead! | 32oz Canned Crowler
5.50% ABV | Carmel, toasted malt, crisp.$15.10OUT OF STOCK
Controlled Chaos Cranberry Orange | 32oz Canned Crowler
5.0% ABV | Tart fruit, citrus, crisp.$15.10OUT OF STOCK
Cool Pool Party | 32oz Canned Crowler
5.7% ABV | Citrus, berry, snappy.$15.10OUT OF STOCK
DubMo | 32oz Canned Crowler
7.0% ABV | Grapefruit, citrus, tropical.$15.60
Electric Waste Beer | 32oz Canned Crowler
6.8% ABV | Pine, grapefruit, floral.$15.10
Follow the Sun Lager | 32oz Canned Crowler
4.2% ABV | Crisp, clean, refreshing.$10.10
Frank the Dank | 32oz Canned Crowler
8.5% ABV | Pine, resin, orange zest.$12.10
Full Suit Belgian Brown Ale | 32oz Canned Crowler
6.3% ABV | Toasted. coffee, warm vanilla.$15.10OUT OF STOCK
Golden Stout | 32oz Canned Crowler
7.7 % ABV | Coffee, chocolate, vanilla.$12.10
Grapefruit Hazy IPA | 32oz Canned Crowler
7.0% ABV | Orange, grapefruit. tropical.$15.10
Hard Cherry Cola | 32oz Canned Crowler
5% ABV | Sweet cola, cherry, refreshing.$10.10Hard Orange Soda | 32oz Canned Crowler
6.5% ABV | Bold orange, sweet citrus, fizzy$10.10
Hazy Days DIPA | 32oz Canned Crowler
8.0% ABV | Tropical, citrus, floral.$15.60OUT OF STOCK
House Blonde | 32oz Cannned Crowler
4.0% ABV | Light malt, citrus, refreshing.$10.10
Iron Star | 32oz Canned Crowler
6.5% ABV | Dark Chocolate, toffee, toasted malt.$15.10OUT OF STOCK
Karl Strauss Helles Lager | 32oz Canned Crowler
5.8% ABV | Light sweetness, floral, crisp.$15.60
Karlito's Mexican Lager | 32oz Cannned Crowler
4.4% ABV | Easy, light, refreshing.$10.10
Land Sandals | 32oz Canned Crowler
6.8 % | Orange, mango, dankness$15.10OUT OF STOCK
Mosaic IPA | 32oz Canned Crowler
5.5% ABV | Grapefruit, citrus, tropical.$10.10
O'Hail Yeah | 32oz Canned Crowler
5.0% ABV | Malts, chocolates, espresso.$15.10OUT OF STOCK
Oktoberfest | 32oz Canned Crowler
5.0% ABV | Toasted, biscuity, crisp.$10.10OUT OF STOCK
Peanut Butter Cup Porter | 32oz Canned Crowler
5.4% ABV | Espresso, peanut butter, cocoa$15.10OUT OF STOCK
Pink Lemonade | 32oz Canned Crowler
5.5% ABV | Sweet fruit, lemon, tart.$15.10OUT OF STOCK
POG | 32oz Canned Crowler
5.0% ABV | Passion fruit, orange, guava.$10.10
Quantum IPA| 32oz Canned Crowler
7.0% ABV | Pineapple, tropical, melon.$15.10OUT OF STOCK
Red Trolley Ale | 32oz Canned Crowler
5.8% ABV | Toffee, caramel, dried fruit$10.10
Rule of Two | 32oz Canned Crowler
8.2% ABV | Caramel, plum, toasted malt$15.10OUT OF STOCK
Sandia | 32oz Canned Crowler
4.0% ABV | Watermelon, fruity, refreshing.$15.10OUT OF STOCK
Skyhopper | 32oz Canned Crowler
5.7% ABV | Dank, tropical, crispy.$15.10
Smokin Unicorn | 32oz Canned Crowler
6.8% ABV | Robust, chocolate, caramel.$15.10
Tower X West Coast IPA | 32oz Canned Crowler
7.3% ABV | Crisp, pine, citrus.$10.10
Tropical IPA | 32oz Canned Crowler
6.8% ABV | Stone fruit, mango, papaya$15.10
Two Tortugas Belgian Quad Ale | 32oz Canned Crowler
11.1% ABV | Caramel, toffee, dark-fruit.$15.10
Valencia Orange | 32oz Canned Crowler
7.0% ABV | Crisp, pine, citrus.$15.10
Windansea Wheat | 32oz Canned Crowler
5.1% ABV | Banana, clove, bubble gum$10.10
Winter Lager | 32oz Canned Crowler
7.0% ABV | Toasted malt, caramel, roast.$15.10OUT OF STOCK
Wreck Alley | 32oz Canned Crowler
9.0% ABV | Dark chocolate, toffee, espresso.$12.10
Wes Coast Pils | 32oz Canned Crowler
5.5% ABV | Sessionable, dry, hop focused.$15.10
Single To Go

37th Anniversary Ale | 500ml Bottle
9.6% ABV | Coffee, vanilla, warm finish.$21.04
Red Trolley | 19.2oz Can
5.8% ABV | Toffee, caramel, dried fruit$4.04
Boat Shoes | 19.2oz Can
7.2% ABV | Citrus tropical, juicy.$4.04
Tower X | 19.2oz Can
7.3% ABV | Crisp, pine, citrus.$4.04
Hard Cherry Cola | 19.2oz Can
5% ABV | Sweet cola, cherry, refreshing.$4.04
6 Packs

Aurora Hoppyalis | 6 pack 12oz Bottles
7.0% ABV | Pineapple, tangerine, melon.$12.29
Aurora Hoppyalis | 6 pack 12oz Cans
7.0% ABV | Pineapple, tangerine, melon.$12.29
Boat Shoes | 6 pack 16oz Cans
7.2% ABV | Citrus, tropical, juicy.$14.29
Follow the Sun | 6 pack 12oz Cans
4.2% ABV | Crisp, clean, refreshing.$12.29
Hard Cherry Cola | 6 pack 12oz Bottles
5% ABV | Sweet cola, cherry, refreshing$13.29
Oktoberfest | 6 pack 12oz Bottles
5.0% ABV | Toasted, biscuity, crisp.$12.29OUT OF STOCK
Passionfruit, Orange, Guava Seltzer | 6 pack 12oz Cans
5.0% ABV | Passionfruit, orange, guava.$9.29
Red Trolley Ale | 6 pack 12oz Bottles
5.85 ABV | Toffee, caramel, dried fruit.$12.29
Tower X West Coast IPA | 6 pack 16oz Cans
7.3% ABV | Crisp, pine, citrus$14.29
Amber Lager | 6 pack 12oz Bottles
4.5% ABV | Caramel, toasted malt, crisp.$11.29
Karlitos Mexican Lager | 6 pack 12oz Bottles
4.4% ABV | Easy, light, refreshing.$12.29
4 Packs
Friends of Karl Beer To Go
32oz Canned Crowlers - FOK

Chai Me a River | 32oz Canned Crowler
5.8% ABV | Chai, chamomile, cinnamon.$15.10
Especial Mexican Lager | 32oz Canned Crowler
5.0% ABV | Crisp, zesty, refreshing.$15.10
Green Eyed Amber | 32oz Canned Crowler
6.4% ABV | Toffee, caramel, honey.$15.10
Mango Tajin | 32oz Canned Crowler
5.7 % ABV | Fruit-forward, mango, coriander.$15.10OUT OF STOCK
Medusa | 32oz Canned Crowler
8.0% ABV | Decadent, chocolate, toasted coconut.$15.10OUT OF STOCK
Open Mind Hazy IPA | 32oz Canned Crowler
6.8% ABV | Tropical, stone-fruit, juicy.$15.10OUT OF STOCK
Paradiso Watermelon & Salt | 32oz Canned Crowler
4.5% ABV | Tart, fruity, vibrant$15.10OUT OF STOCK
Peninsula Lager | 32oz Canned Crowler
5.0% ABV | Crisp, toasty, balanced$15.10OUT OF STOCK
Ron Murkundy Hazy IPA | 32oz Canned Crowler
6.5% ABV | Tropical, juicy, smooth$15.10
Soiree | 32oz Canned Crowler
6.5% ABV | Agave, 5-apple blend, champagne yeast.$15.10OUT OF STOCK
Surf Punk | 32oz Canned Crowler
4.5% ABV | Crisp, refreshing, honey.$15.10OUT OF STOCK
Throwback Brown | 32oz Canned Crowler
6.0% ABV | Chocolate, caramel, well-balanced.$15.10OUT OF STOCK
Tuava Guava | 32oz Canned Crowler
6.2% ABV | Tropical, wheat ale, guava.$15.60OUT OF STOCK
6 Packs FOK
4 Packs - FOK

Blood Orange Wit | 4 pack 16oz Cans
5.0% ABV | Bright, citrus, refreshing.$12.19
Bludacris | 4 pack 16oz Cans
6.0% ABV | Blueberry, meyer lemon, agave.$15.19OUT OF STOCK
Chai Me a River | 4 pack 16oz Cans
5.8% ABV | Chai, chamomile, cinnamon.$15.19
Cucumber Tajin | 4 pack 16oz Cans
5.7% ABV | Cucumber, wheat, tajin.$12.19OUT OF STOCKDay Money Non-Alcoholic | 4 Pack 16oz Cans
0.5% ABV | Fruity, bright, crushable.$14.19
Double Header Hazy IPA | 4 pack 16oz Cans
8.0% ABV | Citrus, stone fruit.$13.19
Green Eyed Amber | 4 pack 16oz Cans
6.4% ABV | Caramel, toffee, chocolate.$12.19
Headliner Non-Alcoholic IPA | 4 Pack 16oz Cans
0.5% ABV | White grapefruit, passion fruit, papaya$14.19
Mango Tajin | 4 pack 16oz Cans
5.7% ABV | Mango, salty, tart.$12.19OUT OF STOCK
Soiree | 4 pack 16oz Cans
6.5% ABV | Agave, 5-apple blend, champagne yeast.$15.19OUT OF STOCK
Throwback Brown | 4 pack 16oz Cans
6.0% ABV | Chocolate, toasty, caramel.$12.19OUT OF STOCK
Tuava Guava | 4 pack 16oz Cans
6.2% ABV | Guava, tropical, passionfruit.$14.19
Surf Punk | 4 pack 16oz Cans
4.5% ABV | Crisp, refreshing, honey.$12.19
To Go Platters
Platters

Duck Fat Pretzel Bites Platter
Parmesan, chopped garlic, rosemary, white truffle oil, truffle aioli.$95.00
Buffalo Wings Platter
Boneless wings, buffalo sauce, Ranch dressing, carrots, celery.$120.00
Sweet Chili Garlic Wings Platter
Boneless wings, Sweet Chili Garlic Sauce, Ranch dressing, carrots, celery.$120.00
Mixed Greens Platter
Organic spring mix, gorgonzola, toasted almonds, tomato, cranberries, balsamic vinaigrette.$95.00
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.$185.00
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.$170.00
Mac on Tap - The Norm Platter
Large elbow noodles, gorgonzola, gruyere, cheddar, and a crispy parmesan breadcrumb topping.$125.00
Chicken Fingers Platter
Panko-breaded chicken tenders & fries with ranch dressing.$125.00

Sautéed Green Beans
$7.00
Herb butter
1 quantity selected.1
All hours
| Sunday | 11:30 am - 8:30 pm |
| Monday | 11:30 am - 8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 11:30 am - 8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:30 am - 8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 11:30 am - 8:30 pm |
| Friday | 11:30 am - 9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 11:30 am - 9:30 pm |
Restaurant info
Craft brewery featuring an eclectic mix of award-winning handcrafted beers and food.
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