Man, I have been looking at this place and never seemed to go. What a mistake. This is like my perfect place: sausage, fries and beer! Juan gave me a quick tour. Food is ordered up front and beer is in the back bar area. The beers are all German and Belgian which is a nice change from most places. They have many styles of sausages and you can top them with any of their toppings. There's even vegetarian sausages so no one is left out. Belgian fries cooked 3 times is their other specialty served with a bunch of sauce options. There's an outdoor patio area and the bar area inside where most of the seating is. It took me too long to visit here but I'll be back soon. read more

Wursthaus - Beer menu - Pubs Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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Founded in 2014, Wursthaus was created by friends with the idea of bringing a modern European-style beer hall experience to Orange County. Their concept focused on gourmet sausages, Belgian and German beers, communal dining tables, and a relaxed social atmosphere. We came here with our group our friend and got to feast upon some dogs and wursts. One of the interesting features that have is that they carry exotic proteins such as alligators, rabbit, or rattlesnake in their links; but if you're more of a vanilla eater, than you're probably opt for the beef, pork or chicken flavored. Either way, make sure you pair it with any of their 10+ beers on tap and you'll for sure enjoy every moment of that bite. I ordered their cheddar bratwurst topped with pickled jalapenos and carmelized onions in a pretzel bun. The wurst was kind of the dry side but beer always helps. I do think sometimes that they over cook it which drys out all the delicious fat out of the links but I am here for drinks and a good time. Great spot to hang out for any type of gathering. read more

Wursthaus - Smoked Cheddar Jalapeño - Pubs Near Me - Santa Ana, California

No line to order at ~7:30pm on a Sunday. Truly, a great spot for dinner! Our dogs were cooked and prepped and ready in under 10 mins. The fries were perfectly crisp, and the brat/frank were juicy with good snaps. Definitely try their selection of mustards. Oh! And don't forget to grab a Früli from the bar in the back! Parking: plenty of street parking and parking lot space available (1st hour free, $1.50 per hour, $15 daily max) read more

Wursthaus - Smoked Bratwurst - Pubs Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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Excellent sausages and fries with cheese sauce! Trivia on Wednesday nights is fun too!

1. The sampler definitely had good delicious options! The fries and pretzel also paired well with the sausages! 2. The spot has fun casual vibes with a hidden bar in the back! The bar area is roomy! 3. The staff was friendly and timely with our order! They brought the food to our table in about 15 mins! 4. There are indoor and outdoor seatings! Lots of tables available! 5. Parking garages and street parking are available! Spots in garages can be compact! Note: There are restrooms available for customers! Photo: Sausage Sampler, Belgian Fries, and Pretzel read more

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Wursthaus is one of those place that its hard to not go so often where you are in down town Santa Ana area. The ambiance is chill and its great place to have few beers and great yummy small sausages. When we arrived, they were so welcoming and friendly. Belen E was the server who helped us with our sausages. We ordered 2 exotic Sausages Rattlesnake & Rabbit & Bison with Cheddar & Jalapeño (@$10.95/each) total $21.90 and HH fries for $3.50 as the side order. Karla R. (From recipe) helped us with 1 BRLO PALE for $10.00 on the bar. Overall, we enjoyed our night. The parking spots in front of the restaurant is few but in the same street there is a public parking which isn't free but it's worth to not waste time! Definitely, this is one of those place that its always in my to go list. read more

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The location is a really cute and quiet area. When you walk in you can order, the back has seating and it has more of a bar vibe but you can also sit outside. The pretzel was really good, the bread was a nice fluffy style of bread. We got the shared sausage plate which I think was really worth it. We had three people and the 3 tester plate and a pretzel was more than enough for us. And this way you can try more than one sausage. We got three exotic flavors and all three were really good. My personal favorite was duck one highly recommend trying that one, you don't really taste the cilantro either. read more

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This place was cool . We got there Sunday around 7:45pm pretty empty because they close at 9 . We also had to use the parking structure but didn't have to pay because we were within the hour and a half so it was free . Now for the important stuff -- we ordered the polish dog with a pretzel bun bell peppers and drunken onions ( caramelized ) ketchup , honey mustard and spicy brown are available at the counter. French fries with sauce and onions on top . Like animal style fries but much better- I didn't have any beer but they had several options - restrooms were also available which is great will be back for sure - read more

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Total was $43 for a 3 sausage sampler, drunken fries, pretzel Chimay beer was $12 Dark and loud environment, good for groups cuz beer and fun environment. It may be a little hard to hear though. Chicken mango 4/5 This was tasty. Juicy and unique with a slight kick from the jalepeno. Smoked Hungarian Pass cuz nothing stood out too much about it Spicy polish Tastes like a polish dog .. the one from Costco I like better, seemed juicier with better snap? Pretzel 2/5 Texture is like fluffy bread with a malty flavor and crunch of pretzel salt. Not too much of a crust. Cheese sauce is light in color and isn't too cheesy but has enough flavor to keep dipping. Pretzel bun 4/5 Much better! This has a nice, browned crust and fluffy inside. Pretzel flavor throughout. I'd get another one of these with an order of the cheese sauce lol Drunken fries 2/5 Not crispy and texture is like soft potatoes . Stellar drunken caramelized onions, intensely sweet. Service They take your order at the front, you pay and tip there. If you want a beer you order at the back of the restaurant. Beer Bae liked so that's enough lol strawberry tastes like strawberry juice. read more

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I would have loved to give 5 stars, but the bartender at the beer side in the back was a bit rude and unfriendly. But otherwise, Wursthaus was awesome! The sausages were delicious as was the chili fries. I also loved the German beer. I'll be going to Oktoberfest in Germany this year, so I was super excited to get my German beer palate ready. I must say the bread with the sausages was fantastic! I wish they would give another piece! Parking was a bit hard cause meters are only 2 hours, but we did find the parking structure super close and it's free for 2 hours and then they charge. I do wish the back area was more lit. Me and my friends went for the purpose of eating, drinking & playing board games. We ended up playing one game the whole time, and it was great as we had a little section to ourselves the whole time. read more

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Best Belgian fries on this side of the hemisphere, they have a really good selection of beers and they're updated weekly, friendly staff will explain all the different beers and even let you try a splash of whatever beer you'd like to try, ten outta ten, do recommend. Ambience is welcoming and friendly. read more

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Driving down a boulevard, soaking in the mild sun, a war was brewing. As we passed by a local hotdog joint I made the mistake of throwing out a comment that had no particular meaning but was an undetonated bomb just itching to explode. "For my money I'd go with an all beef frank any day of the week," I said nonchalantly. "That's not a real hotdog! You gotta go to the roots and go with a bratwurst. And a beer if you have any intention of doing it right," my lady fired back. "Who said I wasn't going to get a beer!" I replied defensively. "That's it!" I veered the car to the right cutting off some poor bastard behind me. Sparks flew underneath my car as I entered a parking lot barely missing hitting a leaving patron. I walked into Wursthaus grabbing firmly to my love's hand. I ordered the Wagyu all beef hotdog while she grabbed the fat bratwurst hotdog. We sprinkled an order of drunken fries onto our order and I ordered a big cold delicious beer, damn it! We ate, we smiled and by the end of the meal I had forgotten what we, and by we I mean me, had gotten so worked up about. Stay having a short memory when needed my friends.... read more

A five star experience! Staff very helpful and friendly. Food is AMAZING. Beers and ales are excellent too. Fun, clean restaurant indoors and out. Highly recommend Cajun dog! read more

Been wanting to come here for a while now and it did not disappoint! I ordered the Smoked Cheddar Brat in a pretzel roll and it was delicious. I had it topped with sauerkraut and drunken onions and they were great as well. I paired my meal with the strawberry beet, Frulli, which was very refreshing and complemented the meal well. I'm giving the place 4 stars only because my friend and I had both requested a "complimentary pickle available upon request" and neither of us received it, otherwise it would be 5 stars all around. The seating area in the back had a great ambiance, we loved dining here. read more

Wursthaus - The pretzel was awesome too, can't go wrong with beer cheese - Pubs Near Me - Santa Ana, California

I've been to Wursthaus countless times before, but this was my first time trying their sausage sampler. I originally planned to go with my usual bratwurst, but after seeing their new Venison sausage -- and having had the Nurnberger at Oktoberfest the week prior -- I decided to go for all three. At first, I figured I'd take some leftovers home, but everything was too good to stop. Each sausage had its own distinct flavor, and I ended up finishing them all. The Nurnberger came out on top for me and will definitely be my pick going forward. read more

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i have come here on many occasions after salsa classes & visiting night markets. i love the location being next to the parking structure. everytime i walk by, i think its this small little shop, but once you order (and sometimes there is a line, but it moves fast), you walk in the back to be seated and theres plenty of room + outdoor seating too! ive taken many friends here after salsa classes and everyone's always happy to have sausages and beer! THE ORDER: -smoked bratwurst ($8.55) for the classic section - flavorful, hot, and juicy. i usually go with a traditional grinder roll with drunken onions. im basic but always happy -drunken fries ($8) - fries are thick cut with a sauce similar to thousand island and the delicious IPA caramelized onions PROS: -vibes in the back -the variety & plentiful options on how to take your sausage -love the different price points for someone to enjoy a sausage -affordable -friendly staff -indoor/outdoor seating -restrooms never have a line -the sauces!!! BOMB -sells alcohol -food comes out quick CONS: -truthfully, none! OVERALL: next time im in the area you might see me back here with a good ol smoked bratwurst in hand and some delicious fries!! recommend if you enjoy sausages and want a laid back atmosphere read more

Wursthaus - Pubs Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Their exotic wursts were really good. I got the duck and cilantro one and my husband got the Wagyu one, both had a great "snap" and flavorful inside. I loved the giant bottles of Dijon and course mustard and the German beer selection is top notch! There was also kid friendly polish dogs and giant pretzels. The long picnic table inside is also a nice touch and could be reminiscent of a beer hall. The person taking orders at the counter was also super efficient. Highly recommend! read more

A real solid spot for all types of sausages and beer! We came across this spot accidentally as we were unsatisfied and still hungry from our pizza dinner at Loosie's across the street. The wait was kind of long with only two employees manning the grill and delivering meals to the tables. But the sign at the cashier did warn that this is not fast food and that everything is freshly prepared. So with all things good, a wait and patience is needed, but well worth the wait it was. The food side of the establishment connects to the bar side but we sat at the tables outside. We ordered an assorted sausage combo platter. I honestly can't remember all the flavors but I can say that everything was delicious! And, more importantly, that we will be back for more! read more

Wursthaus - Assorted sausage platter - Pubs Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Man, another place that I kept meaning to try out and wish I did sooner. I used to drive up to LA to go to Wurstkuche and it's the same vibe here. And it's just a few miles from me. So as one would expect it's all about sausage here with a wide variety of flavors and styles. There's even vegetarian ones so no one is left out. To accompany then they have 3 times cooked Belgian fries with a variety of sauces. In the back of the house is the bar area featuring German and Belgian beers. Juan greeted me and made me feel right at home as a first timer. I will be back sooner than later. read more

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All my cravings in one place. Beer, pickles, and sausages. Dark little corner that's good for a late evening situation. The sampler is a great introduction to this place with 3 sausages, a roll, and unlimited side pickled items. It is a bit sneaky price-wise depending on which categories you choose your sausages from. I'd get it again, though. The fries were just so-so. I wish there were more shared plate type dishes on the menu. Bar service is in the back, and there's a decent variety. Overall, service was pretty quick. Plenty of street parking, but they do charge until 10pm. read more

Wursthaus - Two sampler platters and fries - Pubs Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Such a cool place for friends or family. It doesn't look like there's a seating place when you first walk in but when you go down the hallway it's like you're unlocking a speakeasy because there's a big seating area with big bench seating great for big groups to hang out and large bar top and booths. Air conditioned too. I loved their food too. Their cheese sauce is a must order. Loved their cheddar and jalapeño with their honey mustard. They give you 5 different mustards on the tables to try. read more

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My family and I all love Wursthaus! Especially on Sunday when it's happy hour prices :) my favorite is the spicy polish and Cajun chicken, both have the right amount of kick. Fries with chipotle aioli is bomb. They have great European beer varieties as well. I like that it feels like you're in a London pub in the eating area, it's dark in there but it's a mood. All the servers/bartenders are friendly and helpful as well. Highly recommend! read more

Wursthaus - Spicy Polish Sausage and Smoked Bratwurst Sausage - Pubs Near Me - Santa Ana, California

My husband and I came here we were in the area Santa Ana. He wanted a Polish sausage when we got it. I'm thinking that we have piled on onions and piled on bell pepper it's costly, but the portions are small. The fries on the other hand were probably the best on the menu. The musical was good. My advice to this facility. Don't put a small hotdog on a big piece of bread. read more

Love coming here with my family. The food is really good and filling, with lots of exotic meats to try, if you're into that kind of thing. The beer selection is okay, not amazing, but it's a small location so I understand not having the space to offer more options. I've also gone for trivia nights and had a great time. The location is convenient, with a handful of street parking spots and proximity to the parking structure in that area of Santa Ana. read more

The sausages are always so amazing ! Any spicy sausages/ones with paprika have a good amount of heat to it ! My fav so far is the duck and cilantro. It's good that they have other exotic options (snake, rabbit, alligators) which it's not common to find in the area ! THE BEST FRIES EVER ! Always come out so hot and fresh ! Been here a couple of times and will def be back for more ! Ambiance: might get dark. Service: nothing to complain :) read more

Wursthaus - Spicy polish sausage - no bun - Pubs Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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Your alligator sausage gave me the worst food poisoning of my life. Ive been vommitting and diahrea nonstop since last night after i had it. Maybe check your food quality. Edit: I came around 830 last night. The order was 4 total dogs with 2 sides of fries. 2 ranch and 1 chipotle aioli. Maybe something was old or contaminated. Check your fridge units. Are they holding proper temp? I am still unwell read more

What a hidden gem! Let's start with the food. What a cool concept to have a variety of different kinds of sausages. We got the platter and the drunken fries - 10/10 recommend. The ambiance is also amazing. And now for the customer service. Juan was absolutely brilliant and made our night! He was personable, professional, and kind! And this is coming from a very picky person. read more

Stopped by this gem on a late Sunday night and Juan hooked us up at the bar. Honestly the whole experience conversing with him was a blast! Juan is the single most reason (other than the boar) that'll keep me coming back. Thanks Juan for a great time and hope to see you soon!! read more

I usually just get sausages without the bun and I appreciate that they cut it up into slices so I can eat it with a fork. Drunken onions are AWESOME!! Fries are thick cut and soft which is not my preference (I prefer crispy on the outside) but my husband likes them and they seem to be popular. Lighting is very dim inside which sucks if you're Deaf or low vision. I had a hard time here. Still, I come here often because the sausage selection is awesome. read more

This place really surprised me. We always walk by here and I thought it was a small place that just sold fancy hot dogs. We walked in and were greeted right away. They let us know what sausages they were out of and let us take our time. My partner and I picked the sampler as we both like variety and like tasting different things. You can pick any three sausages, any bread roll, and your choice of toppings. My partner only eats chicken so we got the jalapeño chicken, Cajun chicken, and the spicy polish for me since I wanted something classic. All three were delicious, but you can never go wrong with a good polish. We also went for the pretzel roll which was soft and chewy and we were able to ask for all three toppings that complemented the sausages very nicely: warm sauerkraut, pan fried mushrooms, jalapeños, and onions and some peppers. We also got the Belgian fries which were thick, crispy and fluffy in the inside. My fave, but they were a tad too salty. It came with a choice of dipping sauce and my partner picked curry ketchup. I've had better as this one had a bitterness to me. This was okay since they had a squeeze bottle of regular ketchup at the tables. All of this food with a small glass bottle of coke was only $34. What really surprised me was I thought it was just the front ordering counter and a counter to eat at right outside. But they actually have a back area filled with booths, bench tables and a whole bar with beers on tap. This was a nice surprise since I thought we were gonna eat right outside in the cold. The middle bench tables were covered with paper and had markers for diners to show off their art skills. It was cool seeing everyone's art work. They even have a big dispenser with water cups as well in this part of the restaurant. Thank you for pleasantly surprising me, Wursthaus! read more

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Spicy polish on pretzel roll with mushrooms, bell peppers, and fresh jalapeños, fries. read more

Wursthaus - Pubs Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Located in downtown Santa Ana, this is a gem of a place. After taking your order in the front, you find yourself in a dim lit bar/speak-easy dining area. There is music playing in the back and a huge assortment of beers to choose from. The food is AMAZING. There are so many options to choose from but the sausages we had all were packed with flavor and smokiness. They let you choose what condiments you want on the side and a choice between a normal bun and a pretzel bun(my favorite). There is also multiple types of mustards to enjoy with the meal laid on the tables. The pretzel is to die for and has the perfect amount of salt on it. I recommend adding the beer cheese sauce and is completely worth it. The drinks rotate every three days and are handpicked by their staff. The staff was very friendly, talkative, and knowledgeable on the drink. I recommend checking Wursthaus out if you are nearby. read more

Wursthaus - Sausage Sampler - Pubs Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Wow. What an experience. Came in on Wednesday night and ordered at the front. The had trivia starting in the back but unfortunately we had a movie to catch. The order was supposed to be duck sausage on the fries and cheddar jalapeño sausage on the bun but the kitchen flipped it around. I took one bite into the sausage that was supposed to be cheddar jalapeño and hated it, my boyfriend bit into and loved it and finished it for me....i only hated it because it was duck and I'm not a fan. By the time I realized they had flipped it, he had eaten both sausages, no harm tho because the pretzel was to die for. Big pieces of salt with the beer cheese...yummy. I'm still thinking about it the next day. We had the greatest service at the bar by Karla. She was super patient with us while my boyfriend asked a million questions (he thinks he's a beer snob) and I had a great glass of rose. I did try the strawberry beer which I liked more than I thought I would. We will be back on a Wednesday again to play trivia and hopefully have another great experience with Karla. read more

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I count myself lucky to live walking distance from Wursthaus but also unlucky because I'm constantly craving their hotdogs. You really can't go wrong here from exotic to a simple bratwurst-- they are insanely good. If you happen to stumble in on their trivia night, grab a beer at the bar, order your dog, and have some fun. 10/10 read more

Food - wursters? Haha, think of anything sausage or links based and definitely an experience to have. Besides the namesakes like the brats, sausages, dogs, they also have Bison and one other rather exotic meat in their menu. They also have beers and maybe other libations. We enjoyed the sampler we had here and would definitely come back. Service - friendly and insightful. Ambiance - when you walk in here, it looks like a small frontage and joint. Lo and behold, the back room where you would eat. It's kinda cool!!! Dimly lit like a German pub haus or something. Verdict - a must try! read more

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This is really just one of the coolest places to hang in this part of Orange County to get something a bit different from the usual food that this area is known for. While I'm not too crazy about crowds and this place can definitely get crowded during the peak hours, it's pretty chill during the off hours. And therein comes my main complaint, which is that the wait time could get pretty gnarly for what seems like a pretty simple item. I imagine it's more due to being backed up and everything being cooked fresh, but the frustration is absolutely valid if you're looking for a quick service meal, which despite its appearance this place is not. Even during normal times except around twenty minutes, so it's not a place for a quick grab and go meal. The exotic meats are always fun, and it always nice to have a bit of flair to the more conventional sausage, but the Happy Hour deals all day Sunday are awesome, especially when Downtown Santa Ana is typically more chill compared to the hustle and bustle when there are festivals on Saturday. TIP: Just be mindful of the wait. read more

Really good quality sausage here with so may different options. They are a very small for how big the hoagie rolls they are served with though. Not enough toppings for the price in my opinion considering you pay per topping, but again everything was great quality. The beer selection is fantastic and on theme and the beertender was a joy. We wish we got her name but she was very eclectic with pink hair I think. Great service and attitude. Loved the dark moody vibes in the beer room. read more

Post Spartan feast at Wursthaus Santa Ana. With so many choices, I had to go for the sampler platter. I picked the bison/cheddar/jalepeno, rattlesnake/rabbit, and the Hungarian with grilled jalepenos, mushrooms, bell peppers, and sauerkrout on the side. While all of the sausages were delicious, the rattlesnake and rabbit was my favorite. It had such a unique flavor and perfect texture. The sides were a great addition. The grilled jalepenos were hot! I was in tears of joy from every scrumptious, spicy bite. read more

Wursthaus - Rattlesnake & Rabbit Sausage Bison Smoked Hungarian Sausage - Pubs Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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My boyfriend and I enjoy coming here for our post work meal. A place for us to relax, maybe grab a Hofbräu and Delirium beer, and grub on delicious bratwurst. My go to is a smoked Hungarian on a grinder and his is a cheddar jalapeño on a grinder. Fries are crispy too! We know what we love and we're sticking to it. Service is quick and easy at the front. The bar is sometimes slow, but they're helpful to pour you a glass. read more

Wursthaus - Smoked Hungarian Sausage, Smoked Cheddar Jalapeno Sausage, Spicy Polish Sausage - Pubs Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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Food: Good Beer at an okay price. Solid Sausage options and I enjoyed the 2 that I had. Ambiance: A German beerhouse vibe is definitely there. I went during a random weekday before most are yet to leave their offices. The silence was nice, but I know that it's a fun place to be when you're with friends while the place is packed. Service: It's good. The person behind the counter was nice and she was always on top of things. 10/10 read more

Wursthaus - IPA - Pubs Near Me - Santa Ana, California