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Karl Strauss Brewery & Restaurant
Brewery$$$$
Sorrento Valley, San Diego
"Beautiful location, with a neat koi pond that the kids love to see."(6 Tips)
"the service is wonderful and the japanese garden is beautiful."(4 Tips)"Eat the ahi poke, and get some of the black garlic fondue."(3 Tips)
"thursday is cask night"(3 Tips)
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Ricardo HernandezOctober 31, 2016Very nice, al-fresco location. Cuisine is all american, so expect only greasy items on the menu. Great selection of their regular line of beers as well as seasonal. Friendly staff, big parking lot.Upvote3Downvote
Apostolos K.November 18, 2012The double IPA is on cask for the next 1-2 weeks. It's really good, but if you're not a fan of cask-style ales, they offer an effervescent version of the same (double IPA) in a bottle!Upvote2Downvote
Mark GahaganAugust 7, 2014Two times to come here: during happy hour and get a seat outside by the Koi Pond...and for Weekend Brunch...it is totally worth the cost.Upvote2Downvote- @socalwithkidsJanuary 12, 2013They have an incredible Sunday brunch which includes kid-friendly food, as well as delicious fare for the adult palette. Beautiful location, with a neat koi pond that the kids love to see.Upvote7Downvote
They don't actually brew at this location, but they always have their beers on tap plus a couple of rotating taps. They tap a cask every Thursday, but expect a bit of a wait for a table.Upvote2Downvote
Courtyard San DiegoApril 29, 2012Located across the street, Karl Strauss has been a staple in the burgeoning SD microbrew scene. Walk over to their beautiful restaurant situated in a lush Japanese garden & enjoy some delectable eats!Upvote1Downvote
It's like a hidden secret garden. Great place to hang out and enjoy Karl Strausses amazing menu and beersUpvote1Downvote
Andréa RochaMay 15, 2021The atmosphere here is my favorite part. One of few places you can seat by a beautiful coy pond on the lake.UpvoteDownvote
El DoostyAugust 22, 2015The outdoor areas overlooking the massive Koi pond. Tranquil despite the lively buzz going on inside.Upvote1Downvote
Billy AmpJuly 13, 2015Such a beautiful garden and amazing brewery to have a wedding at! Peaceful and fun!UpvoteDownvote
Come by on Friday to fill up a growler for your office and people will love you. And you will love you.Upvote4Downvote
J LAugust 8, 2014OG SD Brewery set in a Japanese Garden. Great place to hang out on a lazy sunny SD day.UpvoteDownvote- Zach Solomon-BeloinFebruary 4, 2015Favorite red ale, also great food. The shrimp po boy is deliciousUpvoteDownvote
Debi MooreMay 13, 2011The mac & cheese is stellar - and enough for lunch the next day. Top off your meal with the bread pudding - you won't believe how good it is!Upvote1Downvote
Disappointed in the Oktoberfest this year. Red Trolley remains a consistent good beer but ultimately prefer some of the other local breweries these days.UpvoteDownvote
EceSeptember 7, 2016I regret that I did not come here before. Much nicer than La Jolla one with the view and decorationUpvoteDownvote
Happy Hour prices are really good. Perfect place to wait out traffic.UpvoteDownvote- columbia street amber is tasty! thursday is cask nightUpvoteDownvote
Great scenery and ambiance tucked away amongst drab business decor.UpvoteDownvote
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Keval PrabhuMarch 20, 2012Red trolley ale was my favourite. Pintale pale ale was great too.UpvoteDownvote- the mac and cheese dishes are absolutely stellar (and HUGE), and the Oktoberfest is really tasty.UpvoteDownvote
MattersOfGrey.comOctober 7, 2010Come for happy hour 4-6:30 ($3.50 beers). Also check out the Koi Pond they tend to be more active around this timeUpvote9Downvote
Nicole Van NessNovember 4, 2011Great food, awesome beer, and a beautiful view. And, it's near my work!UpvoteDownvote
Courtney CaldwellApril 28, 2013Brunch is $24. They ran out of hot water so they shut it down early & wouldn't give a discount, or split check, & charged 18% gratuity for a buffet. Had to wait for the waiter & ask for everything.UpvoteDownvote
Caro KuehneMarch 26, 2011Awesome place for office holiday party. Easy to get drunk, if that's kewl with your boss. Was with mine.UpvoteDownvote
Qualcomm employees nicknamed this location "Building K" as if it's a QC location.Upvote12Downvote
Nicole NicolayDecember 8, 2011Be sure to try Two Tortugas...it will warm you right up!
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Still have no clue what the big deal is about this place; other than it's the only game in town for the area it's located in. Stone Brewery is better asthetically but the people watching is better @UpvoteDownvote
Awesome staff, great beer = cant go wrongUpvote1Downvote
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- 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
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- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Sun
- 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
(858) 587-2739
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