(818) 753-2739
1000 Universal Center Dr Ste #M41
Universal City,
CA
91608
34.1341
-118.352
Neighborhoods: Central LA, Hollywood Hills
What People Are Saying About Karl Strauss Brewing Company
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – The brewery is laid-back compared to bustling CityWalk. The beer-garden terrace sits figuratively--and literally--higher than the fun-from-all-angles maelstrom it overlooks. The menu includes a grilled sausage sampler that jumps from Spain to Bavaria; marinated steak is coated with lager glaze and served atop garlic mashed potatoes. The Red Trolley Ale and Amber Lager are on the list of more than 30 house beers.
12/24/08
Want cold or overcooked food?
by kirby13 at Citysearch
The fries were completely cold (for the second time, I decided to give the place another shot) and any meat you order is never cooked to specification. Saying "medium" will always equal "well done". Just to find out how true this was, I ordered "medium rare" and got a hockey puck instead. The "chef" must have the burner consistantly set to HIGH, seeing as that the nachos tasted like they'd had every bit of moisture evaporated from it.
The "chef" should be fired. It doesn't take a genius to cook meat.
On the other hand, the wait staff was excellent. Very friendly and attentive. Almost as if they knew what was coming after the orders left our mouths.
- Pros: Wait Staff
- Cons: The FOOD
07/14/07
Eat, Drink, then walk out on your Bill like ME!
by jendaws72 at Citysearch
I have to say I have never walked out on a bill, but when I was left there for 45 minutes with no help, and all my food was served cold, and all the beer was skunked, and they avoided me, I had to do something. This place was just awful. The Men's room I hear is trashed too. They spilled water all over my table and never brought towels to clean it up, THEY have the stickiest tables I have ever been misfortunate enough to eat off of. I heard then cursing and using 4 letter words from BEHIND THE BAR and I saw them wrestling around instead of working. They cursed about my nose (yes I know it is big, thank you I was born with it and it helps me breathe) and rolled their eyes at me. I would never walk out on a bill but this time they got off easy.
- Pros: They may close
- Cons: it's all a con
11/17/06
For Where You Are, It's Good to Go
by lisetteelle at Citysearch
I'm reviewing to counter the negative reviews I've read here -- when we went, our server was extremely accommidating. The beer and food were fine, but I was most impressed with the attentive service. Our server checked frequently that we were happy with our drinks and food, and prompt in bringing the bill when we were ready to go. Perhaps those who wrote it took too long were just bored with their company? I'd never wait 15 minutes for drinks, though... I'd say something after five or leave and go elsewhere.
The Details on Karl Strauss Brewing Company
Know Before You Go:
Buy your own etched glass stein above the bar, and get it filled at happy-hour prices all year long.
What to Drink:
Dark-beer fans should skip the Oatmeal Stout in favor of the full-bodied Downtown After Dark.
Save Money:
Order a Taster 6 to sample different beers. Available all day and night, it includes five ounces of six brews.
Category:
Restaurants, Brew Pubs, Brewers
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Outdoor Dining, People Watching, Happy Hour, Bar Scene
General Info:
Open 7 Days
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