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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!
Chain brewpub offering American bar food with a gourmet twist alongside house-brewed craft ales.
Hours
| Friday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Monday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–3 PM |
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Reviews
Ester Rodlin
Hands down one of the best service experiences we’ve had in a long time—thanks to Max! From the moment we sat down, he was attentive, friendly, and genuinely cared about making our experience great. He knew the menu inside and out, gave excellent recommendations, and checked in just the right amount without ever being intrusive.
You can tell Max takes pride in what he does. His positive energy, professionalism, and attention to detail truly elevated our meal. Great service like this is hard to find, and Max absolutely nailed it. We’ll definitely be back and will be asking for him again!
… moreYou can tell Max takes pride in what he does. His positive energy, professionalism, and attention to detail truly elevated our meal. Great service like this is hard to find, and Max absolutely nailed it. We’ll definitely be back and will be asking for him again!
Rose Willard
I used to live in San Diego and visited the locations there all the time. I moved away from SoCal for almost a decade and was pleased when I found out there was a location near me. Service was top notch and the food and beer was just as good as I remembered it.
Got the $20 pub burger and beer combo they have that runs till 5pm. Highly recommended. Also got the Tallow Fries as an starter and these where fantastic. My wife got the black bean burger and was very happy with it.
Bought a growler and got it filled with my favorite beer and grabbed a 4 pack of the seasonal golden stout to take home. Will be back for sure and I would highly recommend coming here. They were one of my favorite brew pubs in San Diego and this location did not disappoint.
… moreGot the $20 pub burger and beer combo they have that runs till 5pm. Highly recommended. Also got the Tallow Fries as an starter and these where fantastic. My wife got the black bean burger and was very happy with it.
Bought a growler and got it filled with my favorite beer and grabbed a 4 pack of the seasonal golden stout to take home. Will be back for sure and I would highly recommend coming here. They were one of my favorite brew pubs in San Diego and this location did not disappoint.
Tam G (Tam)
We went here yesterday with our team, and everything was fantastic! The restaurant has its own brewery with big tanks where they brew their beers, and the IPAs were excellent.
Our server, Gil, was super nice and helpful. He arranged a long table for our whole group so we could sit comfortably and hang out. He also gave us great recommendations , I tried the Ginger Salmon with rice and quinoa, and it was very tasty, healthy, and perfectly cooked. For appetizers, I ordered the Ahi Tuna with tortillas, which I really enjoyed since I’m trying to eat healthy. We also tried a few other appetizers that everyone liked.
My co-workers had a mix of burgers and sandwiches, and everyone said their food was delicious. They don’t serve vodka (only beer and wine), but they were kind enough to bring me hot water with lemon since I asked for tea.
After dinner, we sat outside on the patio by the fireplace, enjoying the sunset and the beautiful sky , such a relaxing way to end the evening. Parking was easy too, with spots in front of the restaurant and plenty more in the nearby shopping center.
Overall, a great experience with amazing food, drinks, and service. Highly recommend it!
… moreOur server, Gil, was super nice and helpful. He arranged a long table for our whole group so we could sit comfortably and hang out. He also gave us great recommendations , I tried the Ginger Salmon with rice and quinoa, and it was very tasty, healthy, and perfectly cooked. For appetizers, I ordered the Ahi Tuna with tortillas, which I really enjoyed since I’m trying to eat healthy. We also tried a few other appetizers that everyone liked.
My co-workers had a mix of burgers and sandwiches, and everyone said their food was delicious. They don’t serve vodka (only beer and wine), but they were kind enough to bring me hot water with lemon since I asked for tea.
After dinner, we sat outside on the patio by the fireplace, enjoying the sunset and the beautiful sky , such a relaxing way to end the evening. Parking was easy too, with spots in front of the restaurant and plenty more in the nearby shopping center.
Overall, a great experience with amazing food, drinks, and service. Highly recommend it!
Lisa Ha
First time at Karl Strauss in a very very long time. We just made it into happy hour and had about 10 to 15 minutes until it ended.
I usually like to drink coffee stouts. There were a couple of options here that I like to which included the golden stout that was different. I took a four pack of golden stout and a small growler of wreck alley, I think it is wreck alley, home also.
Happy hour prices are not great but at least they have something. The food was decent. The bartender was friendly and very welcoming. The atmosphere is laid back with a good amount of seating.
If I am in the area I may come back for more beer.
… moreI usually like to drink coffee stouts. There were a couple of options here that I like to which included the golden stout that was different. I took a four pack of golden stout and a small growler of wreck alley, I think it is wreck alley, home also.
Happy hour prices are not great but at least they have something. The food was decent. The bartender was friendly and very welcoming. The atmosphere is laid back with a good amount of seating.
If I am in the area I may come back for more beer.
Paul Castillo
Visited here with my family, wife and 2 teen boys. It was late and about an hour before they closed, but they were friendly, sat us quickly and came to ask us for drinks fast.
I got several appetizers, boys got chicken fingers with fries and the other a large sandwich, do not recall which. I had the asada fries, they were excellent. In fact all of the food was excellent. My son who got the chicken fingers gets them everywhere and he rates them on a 10 point scale mind you no one has been a 10 yet for him. However to my surprise this place had his first 10, so congrats, that is saying something.
For drinks had some local blonde ales which were good and boys had root beers.
Place was clean descent atmosphere, safe and in the local mall area. Convenient and delicious with great service.
… moreI got several appetizers, boys got chicken fingers with fries and the other a large sandwich, do not recall which. I had the asada fries, they were excellent. In fact all of the food was excellent. My son who got the chicken fingers gets them everywhere and he rates them on a 10 point scale mind you no one has been a 10 yet for him. However to my surprise this place had his first 10, so congrats, that is saying something.
For drinks had some local blonde ales which were good and boys had root beers.
Place was clean descent atmosphere, safe and in the local mall area. Convenient and delicious with great service.
Nick Is Awesome
Great food, great physical atmosphere. The bartender belongs in a dive bar catering to sad, lonely, regulars. She’s unfriendly, impatient, was a bad vibe all around. May want to rethink who you have working the bar on a Friday at happy hour because it was depressing and miserable.
… moreMark Gonzalez
With so many years in the craft beer game, since 1989, Karl Strauss still has it! All the beers I tasted were nice and clean and refreshing. The food is also amazing. Love that you can sit where ever you like and reorder more beers or food from your table. No waiting around for a waiter to place another round of beers in. I totally forgot about this location and will continue to keep coming back. The staff is also amazing as well. Much love and cheers
… moreLeah Strothman
Great stop for food and beer. Lots of beer on tap and a good variety of menu items to choose from. I had the Buffalo burger with fries and it was so tasty! My husband had the beer sausages and the hot mustard that came with it was SO good…made me miss Germany. My son had the chili fries and it was a nice size portion, he polished it off!
… moreArthur Sosa Jr.
Good food, with great taste. you either have to go up to the bar to order or scan a bar code and order on your phone. I would prefer real table service and actual menus.
… moreMarina Zemskaia
I’d describe this place as an upscale bar of sorts.
While one might typically anticipate a wide selection of beers and sausages, the standout feature here is undeniably the incredible steak!
Ordering is done at the bar and the wait time is impressively short.
I highly recommend visiting this place out!
… moreWhile one might typically anticipate a wide selection of beers and sausages, the standout feature here is undeniably the incredible steak!
Ordering is done at the bar and the wait time is impressively short.
I highly recommend visiting this place out!