Karl Strauss Brewing Company - Carlsbad

This is a nice spot to relax and enjoy a drink for a while. However, I had to deduct two stars because the mahi-mahi tacos were lacking in seasoning, and one of the fish pieces in the fish and chips was somewhat bland. On a positive note, the food truck was fantastic, and the Wreck Alle Imperial Stout was outstanding.

The service was excellent, and the meals were outstanding—truly a delight. Both the indoor and outdoor seating areas provide a wonderful experience to enjoy everything this place has to offer. The highlight was definitely their Wreck Alley Stout beer, which paired perfectly with the atmosphere, even on a warm 80-degree evening at 7 PM.

I really enjoy the atmosphere at this place. The music is great, the staff is friendly, and they have an excellent selection of beer. The food was also fantastic. I sat at the bar, and the bartender was very attentive, helping me discover my ideal beer by offering suggestions and letting me try some samples. It was the perfect spot to relax, have a meal, and savor a good beer after work. It’s always bustling, and that’s for a great reason!

Amazing food every time we come here! I get the Mac and cheese on tap every time and it's always amazing. Just a head up you order at the front then sit yourself; and you can order from your phone via a QR code when you choose a table. Always works well and is smooth for us, but just wanted to make everyone aware!

Pleasantly surprised by the food quality! Primarily a brewery, their small menu really rocks! I had the fish and chips, which at first glance looked like frozen patties from a local grocery, but were fresh and flavorful from the first but. Would get them again. Then there is thier slaw, which I could eat by the bucket! Its chunky and sweet, and perfectly paired with the fish. I also ordered the beer pretzels and the sweet horseradish sauce that came with it was a-number-one! Others at the table tried the grass-fed Burger and the ribeye. Both looked incredibly delicious and by the time we left, their plates were clean and they were highly satisfied. I also sampled a number of their beers in flights. I can 't say I had a bad one in the bunch. I highly recommend Frank the Dank and Aurora Hoppyallis as two of the more tasty beers. I 'm only taking away a star because of the 30 minutes we had to wait for a table. Once inside, it appeared to us that at least two-thirds of the tables in the restaurant unoccupied. It seemed to us as though there was no reason to put us on hold for 30 minutes other than to sell us beer and make us wait. That said, I would go there again for the food and the beer , knowing I am probably going to have to wait for no reason to eventually get it.