Karl Strauss Brewing Company

Reviews

• NY

  Naomi Young

  4 days ago
  5.0
  We originally ordered takeout but decided to dine in instead, and the team couldn’t have been more accommodating! The staff was incredibly friendly, attentive, and went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed. You can tell they take real pride in their service and creating a welcoming atmosphere. The vibe was relaxed and serene, thanks to the beautiful Koi Pond and greenery landscaping. We left feeling completely satisfied and grateful for such a positive experience. Huge thank you to the Sorrento Valley team for turning a simple takeout order into an unexpectedly wonderful dine-in afternoon. Highly recommend this location for both food and service!
• KH

  Kirk H

  5 days ago
  5.0
  Went there for the 1st time with my wife last week. What a great experience from the location, parking, scenic koi pond, outide and connected inside dining and bar. Food, craft beer and HH was great. To top it off we had the lucky experience to be taken care of by Douglas who ran the bar and took amazing care of us. YES WE CAN'T WAIT TO GOOD BACK ROGHT AWAY!! THANKS :-)
• ML

  Michael Leidy

  Oct 14, 2025
  4.0
  I've been frequenting this place since I moved to the area a year ago. The food and beer are always excellent, and they do an amazing job hosting and catering events at the restaurant. The atmosphere with the garden is also wonderful. However, service can be spotty unless you're sitting at the bar or attending a reserved event here. I was here just with a group of three recently and our server came back once maybe two minutes after we got our food, and then we didn't see him again for maybe 30 minutes or more. I wanted a second drink after I finished my food, but I think we had already been seated for two hours before I got the chance to ask for it (and the check). The food is wonderful, but they really need to train their servers better to attend to all the customers they're serving. Either that or they need to hire more servers if the current ones are waiting too many tables at once.
• DK

  dilly kc

  Oct 14, 2025
  5.0
  Beautiful location, great for a date night or a work gathering. Service is consistent. Dog friendly. Great food options and ofcourse beer. Pretzel bites are a must have so is the mac and cheese. They have vegan and healthy food options too
• TR

  Thomas J. Nelson, Realtor

  Oct 8, 2025
  5.0
  We’ve loved this Karl Strauss location for nearly 20 years, and it remains one of our go-to spots for lunch, dinner, and Happy Hour. The tables overlooking the koi pond are something special — such a peaceful setting. While we still miss the old Sunday Brunch and a few longtime menu favorites, we’ve discovered some new ones along the way: the shrimp tacos, Pub Burger, and several of the salads are all excellent. The beer selection is always on point, and the service consistently attentive. Still one of our favorites after all these years!