Karl Strauss Brewing Company - Carlsbad

I would highly recommend this for dinner and drinks or just dinner. Pretty basic menu with a good selection of liquor and beer. The service is quick because you have the option of ordering from a table or at the counter. Big parking lot so it’s very convenient to get in and out of. There is a lot of outdoor seating with heaters which is a nice amenity.

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.

Wonderful as always. You can count on a good meal and a good time whenever you visit Karl Strauss Brewery. This place has been a long time standing MUST DO experience for anyone visiting San Diego. The beautiful drive in Carlsbad is enticing and upon arriving you have the chance to view the gorgeous Palisades Resort opposite to the Legoland California Adventure park. If you happen to be enjoying a Legoland vacation, make sure you mamas and papa stop by Karl Strauss Brewery for a convenient, and comfortable dining experience. Wander around the outdoor seating area, lounge in one of their colorful Adirondack chairs or sit by the high top table fire pit while you throw back a bottle or glass of that icy cold small batch craft beer. Only here in sunny SoCal, where the off shore sea breeze meets the miso glazed ahi poke bowls can you expect this kind of joy, relaxation, and wonderful uplifting atmosphere.

Nicely located right next to Legoland. The food is great and the atmosphere is great. Cool place to hang out with a group of friends.

I've eaten at a lot of breweries due to the fact I travel so much for work. This place was by far one of the best places of I've ever eaten at regardless of whether it was a brewery or not. I was pleasantly greeted by Keera who also promptly took my food and drink order. Her and the rest of the staff checked on me the exact right amount of times and all were quite friendly. The pork chops were delicious and did not take long to get. Their selection of beverages was amazing and the few I tried were delicious. My only complaint is that there are not more of these places around the country for me to dine at. Hopefully I'll get the opportunity to return!