Karl Strauss Brewing Company Menu (Update 2025)
Karl Strauss Brewing Company, located in Los Angeles, offers a diverse menu filled with New American cuisine and handcrafted beers. The restaurant provides a trendy yet casual atmosphere, making it suitable for various occasions. From flavorful appetizers like Beer Pretzels and Ahi Poke Nachos to satisfying dishes like Chop Shop Chicken and Salmon Caesar salads, there is something for everyone to enjoy. The seasonal pairings elevate the dining experience, with options like Old Bay Calamari and Drunken Shrimp showcasing the creativity in flavors. The restaurant also caters to vegetarians and vegans with a variety of options available. Overall, Karl Strauss Brewing Company is a top choice for those looking to enjoy quality food, great service, and a welcoming ambiance in the heart of Los Angeles.
Seasonal Pairings
Old Bay Calamari
Wild caught calamari steak strips, jalapenos, zucchini pickles, parmesan-panko breading, with Old Bay remoulade, lemon.
Drunken Shrimp
Sauted shrimp, harissa-lager cream sauce, cremini mushrooms, pasillas, tomatoes, basil, garlic mashed potatoes, peppery greens.
Chili Lime Fries
Sweet potato fries, chili-lime spices, spicy ranch.
Harissa Hummus
Vegan chickpea harissa-spiced hummus, mixed olives, roasted red peppers, red onion, feta, cilantro, carrots, celery, pita chips.
Beer Pretzels
Two large beer spritzed and spice-rubbed pretzels from our friends at San Diego Pretzel Co. Hot from the oven with spicy honey mustard & jalapeo beer cheese.
Double Truffle Fries
Parmesan, chopped garlic, rosemary, white truffle oil, truffle aioli.
Crispy Brussel Sprouts
Beer-brined bacon, feta, balsamic reduction, pecorino-romano.
Duck Fat Pretzel Bites
Bet you can't eat just one! Rosemary, pecorino, truffle dip.
Ahi Poke Nachos
Nachos for grown-ups. Sashimi-grade chopped tuna, tomato, red onions, spicy firecracker sauce, sesame, and cilantro aioli on tortilla chips.
Boneless Buffalo Wings
Boneless wings, buffalo sauce, Ranch dressing, carrots, celery.
Sweet Chili Garlic Wings
Boneless Wings, Sweet Chili Garlic Sauce, Ranch Dressing, Carrots, Celery
Asada Fries
Plancha-seared ancho-marinated steak, jalapeo beer cheese, gorgonzola, avocado-chimichurri, pickled onion, cilantro.
Cup Black Bean Soup
A cup, topped with cotija cheese
Appetizers
Greens
Mixed Organic Salad
Organic spring mix, gorgonzola, toasted almonds, tomato, cranberries, balsamic vinaigrette.
Mixed Organic Salad with Chicken
Organic spring mix, grilled chicken breast, gorgonzola, toasted almonds, tomato, cranberries, balsamic vinaigrette.
Mixed Organic Salad with Salmon
Organic spring mix, grilled salmon, gorgonzola, toasted almonds, tomato, cranberries, balsamic vinaigrette.
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.
Salmon Caesar
Sustainably-farmed Norwegian blackened salmon, corn- piquillo pepper relish, cilantro, hearts of romaine, mixed greens, herb croutons, garlic, parmesan cheese, pecorino-romano dressing.
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.
Fish N Chips
Battered Alaskan Cod, caper remoulade, house-made slaw.
Korean BBQ Quinoa Bowl
Avocado, pickled onions, quinoa rice, sauted green beans, carrots, Korean BBQ sauce, cilantro oil, sesame seeds.
Korean BBQ Chicken Rice Bowl
Avocado, pickled onions, quinoa rice, sauted green beans, carrots, Korean BBQ sauce, cilantro oil, sesame seeds and grilled chicken breast.
Korean BBQ Ahi Rice Bowl
Avocado, pickled onions, quinoa rice, sauted green beans, carrots, Korean BBQ sauce, cilantro oil, sesame seeds and ahi poke.
Korean BBQ Beyond Rice Bowl
Avocado, pickled onions, quinoa rice, sauted green beans, carrots, Korean BBQ sauce, cilantro oil, sesame seeds and beyond meat patty.
Korean BBQ Salmon Rice Bowl
Avocado, pickled onions, quinoa rice, sauted green beans, carrots, Korean BBQ sauce, cilantro oil, sesame seeds and grilled salmon.
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.
Blackened Mahi Tacos
Three 6" tacos with Guajillo salsa, shredded cabbage, cheddar, cotija, chipotle sour cream, pico de gallo, and cilantro on flour tortillas.
Carne Asada Tacos
Three 6" tacos with Guajillo salsa, shredded cabbage, cheddar, cotija, chipotle sour cream, pico de gallo, and cilantro on flour tortillas.
Ginger Salmon
Sustainably-farmed Norwegian salmon, ginger-basil panko crust, avocado, sauted green beans, quinoa rice, firecracker and spicy mustard sauce.
Mains
Steaks & Chop
Beer-Brined Pork Chops
Two 8oz Red Trolley Ale-brined bone-in chops with firecracker and spicy mustard sauce, sauted green beans, garlic mashed potatoes. A tried-n-true matchup of flavors Red Trolley Irish Alemeet Beer-Brined Pork Chops! The savory grilled pork chops complements the sweet malts of our award-winning alea must have.
Ribeye Steak Frite
12oz Certified Sterling Silver, herb butter, garlic-parmesan truffle fries & balsamic-glazed grilled zucchini.
Filet Mignon
7oz Certified Sterling Silver, mushroom beer demi, garlic mashed potatoes, sauted green beans, crispy leeks.
The Norm
Cheese sauce, parmesan breadcrumb topping. (Voted Best Mac and Cheese in the 2022 SD Readers Poll - IYKYK)
Piggy Bank
Andouille sausage, black forest ham, beer-brined bacon.
Tree Hugger
Roasted red peppers, cremini mushrooms, arugula.
Mac On Tap
Between Two Breads
Pub Burger
Fresh ground steak trim beef patty, two slices Tillamook aged cheddar, LTO, chipotle ale mayo served with fries.
Food Truck Burger
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.
Beyond Burger
Grilled GMO-free, no soy, gluten-free, plant-based Beyond Meat patty, pickled onions, cilantro oil, LT served with fries.
Chipotle Pastrami Sandwich
Tillamook pepper jack, beer onions, chipotle ale mayo served with fries.
Mesquite Chicken
Avocado, beer-brined bacon, Tillamook pepper jack, LT, chili aioli served with fries.
Wilshire Burger
Fresh ground steak trim beef patty, Tillamook pepper jack, beer-brined bacon, avocado, LTO, chili aioli served with fries.
The Breakfast Karl
Two cage-free eggs* over hard, black forest ham, beer-brined bacon, Tillamook aged cheddar & pepper jack, avocado, tomato, harissa aioli, with seasoned watermelon.
Coleslaw
Housemade slaw
Quinoa Rice
Quinoa rice, parsley
Sauted Green Beans
Herb butter
Grilled Zucchini
Grilled zucchini, lightly seasoned.
Mini Mac On Tap
Cheese sauce, parmesan breadcrumb topping.
Sweet Potato Fries
Crispy aweet potato fries
French Fries
Seasoned fries
Mashed Potatoes
Garlic mashed potatoes
Side Mixed Organic Salad
Organic spring mix, gorgonzola, toasted almonds, tomato, cranberries, balsamic vinaigrette.
Side Caesar Salad
Hearts of romaine, mixed greens, herb croutons, garlic, pecorino-romano dressing.
Sides
Vegan And Gluten-Sensitive
Vegan Chili Lime Fries
Sweet potato fries, chili-lime apices
Gluten-Sensitive Mediterranean Hummus
Vegan chickpea sun-dried tomato hummus, roasted red peppers, toasted almonds, carrots & celery.
Gluten-Sensitive Crispy Brussel Sprouts
Feta, balsamic reduction, pecorino-romano.
Gluten-Sensitive Boneless Buffalo Wings
Grilled boneless wings. Served with carrots, celery and Ranch dressing
Gluten-Sensitive Mixed Organic Salad
Organic spring mix, romaine, feta cheese, toasted almonds, tomato, cranberries, Ranch dressing.
Vegan Mixed Organic Salad
Organic spring mix, romaine, toasted almonds, tomato, cranberries, balsamic vinaigrette.
Gluten-Sensitive Blackened Mahi Tacos
3 Lettuce wraps with guajillo salsa, shredded cabbage, cheddar, cotija, chipotle sour cream, pico de gallo, cilantro.
Gluten-Sensitive Mesquite Chicken Sandwich
Lettuce wrapped with avocado, Tillamook cheddar, lettuce, tomato and chili aioli, fries.
Vegan and Gluten-Sensitive Beyond Burger
Grilled Gmo-Free, no soy, gluten-free, plant-based beyond meat patty, pickled onions, LT. Served in a lettuce wrap with fries.
Vegan Pub Burger
Sub Beyond Burger with lettuce, tomato and red onion served in a lettuce wrap served with fries
Beeramisu
Wreck Alley Imperial Stout-soaked lady fingers, mascarpone, cocoa powder.
Sweets
NA Beverages
Arnold Palmer
Diet Pepsi
Lemonade
Starry
Pepsi
Stubborn Cream Soda
Stubborn Rootbeer
Duck Fat Pretzel Bites Platter
Parmesan, chopped garlic, rosemary, white truffle oil, truffle aioli.
Buffalo Wings Platter
Boneless wings, buffalo sauce, Ranch dressing, carrots, celery.
Sweet Chili Garlic Wings Platter
Boneless wings, Sweet Chili Garlic Sauce, Ranch dressing, carrots, celery.
Mixed Greens Platter
Organic spring mix, gorgonzola, toasted almonds, tomato, cranberries, balsamic vinaigrette.
Caesar Salad Platter
Romaine hearts, croutons, parmesan, tomato, Pecorino-Romano dressing.
French Fries by the Pound
Seasoned French Fries by the Pound
Latin Chicken Platter
Grilled Mesquite chicken breast, Latin citrus sauce, tomato, cilantro.
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.
Mac on Tap - The Norm Platter
Large elbow noodles, gorgonzola, gruyere, cheddar, and a crispy parmesan breadcrumb topping.
Mac on Tap - Piggy Bank Platter
Andouille sausage, black forest ham, beer-brined bacon.
Mac on Tap - Tree Hugger Platter
Roasted red peppers, cremini mushrooms, spinach.
Chicken Fingers Platter
Panko-breaded chicken tenders & fries with ranch dressing.