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Karl Strauss Brewery & Restaurant


Karl Strauss Brewery & Restaurant
1157 Columbia St
San Diego, CA 92101-3511
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#116 of 1,667 restaurants in San Diego
  • Cuisines: American, German, Pizza, Seafood
  • Average price*: $ 35
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“Good Food, love the...”
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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jun 28, 2009

Good Food, love the turkey burger more

“great food”
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5 of 5 stars
klkid969 26 contributions
Feb 24, 2009

great food more

“Perfect for us!”
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5 of 5 stars
jasper87 38 contributions
Feb 23, 2009

We are not from the area, but our hotel recommended this place for a quick burger and relaxing atmosphere after a hectic day of flying. When we arrived, we were greated by a friendly hostess. We had great service and a delicious meal. The server knew exactly what beers to recommend to go with our food - it was perfect.... more

“I love this place!”
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5 of 5 stars
buddy_00 5 contributions
Chicago, IL
Feb 12, 2009

I went here for dinner while on a trip to San Diego. It was the perfect restaurant, because my boyfriend likes beer and I'm a foodie. The menu was classic pub fare, but very well executed. I had macaroni and cheese, which was excellent. He had crab cakes and beer. Desserts looked tasty and reasonably priced, but we were full... more

“Ok.”
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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 2, 2009

Ok. more

“good happy hour, good...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 2, 2009

good happy hour, good beer, good food, good place. more

“Try Karl Strauss Brewery...”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 14, 2008

Try Karl Strauss Brewery at Sorrento Valley... more

“great after work happy...”
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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 9, 2008

great after work happy hour stop, but usually very busy. more

“Fun.”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Apr 28, 2008

Fun. more

“La Jolla location- something for everyone”
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5 of 5 stars
bitbytravelbug 18 contributions
Bay Area
Mar 18, 2008

Went to the La Jolla location last Sat. night with a party of 5 ranging in age from 24 to 74. Called around 2:00 to make a reservation for 7:30. Everyone was very pleased with their food. Because it was my husband's birthday, he was given a free ale and a logo beer glass to take home. Plan to drive... more

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Karl Strauss Brewery & Restaurant Address

1157 Columbia St, San Diego, CA 92101-3511
Tel: (619) 234-2739 Fax: 619 234 2773
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.