Karl Strauss Brewing Company in Temecula

The food is so good, I haven’t been disappointed with anything I’ve ordered.

2nd time here and the service and food have not disappointed. The quality of food has been outstanding every time! Service has been friendly and attentive! Very clean! Compared to all the restaurants in the area, this is, hands down, the best restaurant in Murrieta and Temecula. Date night with the hubby success! ❤️

Great place for good food and good beer.

Love the beer, Brusselss Sprouts, and Poke Nachos!

Graete beer, good food. This place was the craft beer spot before craft beers became the thing.

Karl Strauss never disappoints. Great food and beer in a nice surrounding

Not sure if theres new owners or what, but this place used to be great, now its super LAME!! Went into get a beer for happy hour yesterday and found that you cant sit around the bar....if your restaurants focal point is the bar in the very center it might behoove you to put some seating around it owners/managers. The youngster behind the bar couldnt give me an answer as to why that was,he just said were moving into being more of a brewpub atmosphere....??? Isnt that what u already are? So I left very disappointed not spending a dime and went over and spent $100 bucks at yard houses happy hour. Two thumbs down and I sadly will not be back here when Im in town

Karl Strauss has a GREAT selection of beers 🍺 especially IPAs!

Great service and awesome foods and drinks. Loved the watermelon seltzer.

Great food...great brews

Must go! Great food, beer and service.

Nice and spacious. Parking was easy. Staff welcomed us and were very helpful. Aly was our server and she was very knowledgeable. Monday afternoon and it wasnt very busy, so nice and easy to enjoy food and beer. Had the sausage plate and hummus which were both REALLY good! Overall it was a great experience.....Youll enjoy food and beer here! Menu has improved since I visited a Karl Strauss...much better now....come and enjoy!

The food is always amazing. Menu updated keeps things new.Beer is great, place is always clean and its invitingLove going here on date nights and also with the kids

Great beers and food! Fantastic service! We are from Ukraine, we received a gift of support and condolences in this place. It warms my heart to feel the support during this difficult time. Слава Україні!

As longtime customers, my spouse and I were immensely disappointed with our most recent visit. The waiters and waitresses have no desire to provide good service, because you place your tips beforehand. After giving us our drinks and food, we never saw them again. Not a single refill for us, no checking in, just painful service to endure. My spouse really wanted to take the food home, but after waiting 45 minutes for our waitress to come by offering a to-go box, we sadly decided to leave. The mac and cheese is her favorite, but unfortunately we’ll be taking our business elsewhere.

Mind-blowing fish and chips. Great beer too and very friendly service. Live music and outdoor fires were cool too. It is really weird and awkward that you order at the bar and seat yourself, however I think it is due to the labor shortage…

So unfortunate that this place has taken a weird turn. Its now an upscale fast food situation where you place your order at the bar and then choose your table. Its not quite a restaurant ; not quite a bar. The "server" (who said that she isnt quite a serverwas just as confused as we were. She was told that they are transitioning to a bar but when I mentioned that they no longer carry hard liquor, she just shrugged. I actually felt bad for her because we could hear people asking for her to take their order and she just kept having to repeat - "I can bring you silverware, condiments or water but I cant take your order." This new strange vibe also left us not knowing who we tip, so we tipped the bartender who took our food order at the front of the restaurant, as well as leaving some money on the table in the dining area. Oh and I also was a little thrown off when I ordered the last beer because the bartender took my money, said have a great night as she turned and quickly walked to the back without giving me my $4 in change. This was after Id already left a 20% tip with her for our food order. I didnt even ask what was going on because at that point, my husband and I just wanted to get out of there. I will say that the food was tasty but at those prices, I would like the restaurant experience/service to match.

This was our first time here. Food was very good. However, be aware that this restaurant is currently if either for Covid or because they are changing the way they are doing business like I have heard other restaurants are thinking of doing permanently to a server less experience. We waited in line to order at the bar. Placed and paid for our order. A food runner brought our food to our table. I did decide to get a beer flight and to do so scanned a code on the table placed my order online, paid and was brought my order in a timely manner. The staff was courteous. I did ask the food runner for a few additional items when she passed by and she only forgot one out of three. It did save us some cash on tip as we did tip some but not as much as if we had special attention from a server. I am not sure if this matters to your personal dining experience but be aware. It does make the dining experience feel less special which in my opinion may impact what someone may be willing to pay for food. I hope if this is a permanent choice for the restaurant it does not affect their food quality. The blackened mahi-mahi fish tacos were awesome and gluten free. If your gluten-free they have good options here. One cider but of course not a designated gluten-free kitchen. My husband got the Fish and chips and loved them, fries where crisp outside soft inside but the coleslaw did not have much flavor next time we would skip that. The Beer flight was awesome at 3.00 a pop to try most 4oz beers. Overall good experience I will be back just probably not for date night.

One of my favorite places to go for a bite to eat. Their menu has changed and reduced a bit since COVID but it is still excellent with a good selection and great beers.

Enjoyed early evening out with friends. Friendly atmosphere. Scan code at your table to order food or drinks. Server will bring your order to the table. Food was good. Not much wait time.

Awesome vibes at this location. We stopped in on a Monday and were surprised by the live music. The musicians were very talented. I didnt catch the name, but the female singer had an amazing voice! Additionally, our food was served quickly and tasted good.

Every time I’ve been here it’s been a great experience and all of the staff have been so friendly. Jordyn has always provided excellent service and goes above and beyond. I’m always impressed with Jordyn because service that good is just so rare and hard to come by these days. The last time I went, Alyson took care of me and was a great server. Evaline was working the bar and also very friendly. It’s clear that the staff at Karl Strauss knows how to take care of the customer. If you’re looking for a great place to chill and get a beer, this is your place. All of the food I’ve had has also been great!

You have to get in line at the bar and order or do it online at the table. We ordered online and waited a while for drinks. Food was good but we could not get anyone to come back to refill drinks or help with more food. Literally kept our hands in the air and waited 15 minutes.

Tonight I had the worst service ever. I had ordered 2 orders of the wings but they had mistakenly placed one order. No problem, but when i had brought it to the servers attention and told him I wanted to order a another one he left and never returned. I told another server and the same thing happened. After 30 minutes of waiting we left. Weve eaten at Karl Strauss many times but will never return

I love the Wreck Alley stout they have on tap! Their pretzels with beer mustard are delicious and we tried the shrimp artichoke dip and Mac and cheese tonight too. Everything was great

I never complain or make reviews but this placeis terrible. Zero customer service. Ive served for years and there was not one single server in the whole place just a bartender, food runners and bussers. You place your order through the qr code on your phone which was fine. Our food came and we had to ask for our drinks. The girl acted like it was too much to ask for, she was extremely rude. Then towards the end of our visit we had to wave the same girl down to ask for refills and she told us she was on her break and go to the bar! Ive been to other Karl Strauss before and they were so attentive with actual servers this place is a joke. Not sure what my 20% tip went towards!

First time back since Covid restrictions were lifted. Ordered at table from QR code, and it was super quick and easy!! Drinks showed up almost as soon as I finished placing our order. Food came out quick as well. Great food/drinks and great experience!!

First time here since Covid. I really dig the new ordering setup. I hope it stays. The service was SUPER fast and friendly.

Staff was super friendly and followed quarantine procedures. Sampled a few beers and took some crowlers to go. Thank you

Bianca is so sweet and helpful. She helped us with our drinks and food choices! Super helpful even though we ordered close to closing time. Just know that we appreciate this so much. There is enough space between the tables due to the Covid regulations. Beers are on POINT. Excited to try the food. Bianca is amazing :)

The place was awesome ! Clean, well-stocked and classy, the atmosphere felt very welcoming and relaxed. With covid being a stick in everyones backside, Karl Straiss handled the social distancing and interaction between patrons very well. Cleaning and sanitizing were a priority as well as customer service. The meal itself was delicious, although a bit pricey. The beer made up for it though. All in all, a great place to relax after a long day and unwind with a cool beer.

This is my second time at this Karl Strauss, and both times Ive enjoyed it. The cheddar burger was solid pub/bar food, and the fries were excellent. The Red Trolley ale never disappoints either. I think its one of my favorite red ales anywhere.

Stopped in for lunch, large restaurant with fresh tastie burger with a large selection of beer. It wasnt crowded and the server was friendly.

We went here on a Friday and only had to wait about 5 minutes for a table. The server was very attentive and had many good suggestions. They do a great job finding a beer that suits what you are eating and also provide samples to help you choose. Our only complaint would be that it was a little loud so next time we will sit outside on the patio. Fantastic food, every bite. Huge portions. Mac and cheese with veggies is killer. Beer cheese. Great beer. Fairly priced.

If you are looking for a fairly high priced restaurant then this might be the place for you... They have reduced portions SIGNIFICANTLY over the past year or so. They no longing have happy hour, no happy hour BEER, no happy hour food... and no longer do happy hour growler fills... last visit had the waitress asking if I wanted desert while I just started with the main course... no sooner did I finish my burger I had the check shoved in my face... not very welcoming... so ya.. no thanks I dont want another beer... EVER! pretty disappointed that Karls is taking this direction... had been a favorite for 20+ years

Some Hazy Boat shoes and cauliflower! Fantastic! Hazy Boat Shoes is nice rounded IPA with delicious tropical fruit and a citrus finish. Pair rather well with this amazing cauliflower dish! Little sweet and spice and hints of ginger. Full of flavor and the cauliflower was cooked nicely! Sometimes other places will over cook (mushor under cook (crunchy), but this is right where the cauliflower should be creating a meaty type texture.

Good food, great beer. Service was great, very fast. The picture of the food is from the brunch menu. The beer is a peanut butter porter. It’s a good porter starter for sure.

This place is amazingPros: the service was outstanding, our cups never emptied, food came out very quickly, waitress was extremely friendly. The atmosphere is very cool nice. Very upbeat and busy but still quite enough to hear the person across from you without yelling. Food was cook perfectly and is very reasonable in the price range. Will definitely be coming back to try the beer and a few more treats off the menu.Cons: if you dont have a booth the seats are hard as hell lol.

Great atmosphere. Burger was ok.

Great food. Great atmosphere. I don’t drink but the food is great. Service is always great. Today I tried the French dip sand-which. It was good. I also got the Ahi Poki

First time here, and not my last. Fantastic place. Beer is always great, and they bring samples of which ever one you want plus they bring samples as you eat for pairing. I had the Farmhouse burger with the carne asada fries, DELICIOUS! You definitely can not go wrong here. Clean restrooms, great staff, and comfortable seating.

This is the nicest Carl Straus Ive seen...and this is the 5th one that Ive been too. Clean, spacious, modern, amazing Tab list, family friendly and perfect for couples and friends.Great location near the freeway.Highly recommended. Below is the the "Pork Belly" . I highly recommend it.

Enjoyable evening out. Beer was tasty. Food awesome. Enjoyed panko encrusted ginger salmon (though I would be happier with more vegetables). Hubby had the big beer burger. Said it was one of the best he has had. Grant, our server was attentive.

Always great food and the prices are good for what you get. I love the black garlic fondue and beer flights.

We were looking for somewhere good to eat where my husband could enjoy a good drink that was still family friendly. This was a great option for our family. They seem to seat all the families in the back, which worked well for us. The for was enjoyable, but not the best food I ever ate. I ordered the tree lover Mac-n-cheese. Overall it was a pretty good meal.

Fantastic atmosphere and food was amazing! Great beer and wine selection. Staff was awesome, they let us try everything and even brought us all free samples of beer to try. Definitely a place to frequent.

Good beers and good food. They have given me a sample of cask aged beers the past couple of times I went. My wife loves the "chocolate on tap" dessert

I would recommend this place as a brewery, but its also great they serve food! I ordered a Tower 10 IPA and West Coast Carnitas Dip. The IPA has great grapefruit/citrus notes, not as strong as some grapefruit IPAs though. The carnitas dip was a stretch for me, but recommended by my server. It was very good! Good go to spot for craft beer and food

The service is very good. Bar tenders are knowledgeable about their beers and were able to recommend me a very good food pairing. If you want a meal and a beer you are looking at around ~$20 per person. Even though the beer is good, though Ive had a lot better, their food is what keeps bringing me back every time. If you like/dont mind a bit of spice get the Asada fries; They are to die for.

AWESOME! AWESOME! AWESOME!Staff was not only friendly, but professional, knowledgeable and fun. We have been to this location 10+ times since they were open and everyday it seems to get better. The decor is cool and hip, interesting how it opens to the outside in most the restaurant (bring a jacket just in case). Last time we were there, not one but two extra servers checked on us to make sure if we needed anything and took our drink and appetizer orders. The food was just excellent and the presentation is magazine quality. Spicy hummus is a must! During our meal we were presented with different pairings of their on tap beers, impressive I must say! This place changed our opinion of dining out, GREAT JOB!