Wursthaus

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 :)

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.

Portion decreased dramatically...
Came here numerous times but the portion decreased so much for both the hotdogs and the drunken fries that I was for the first time disappointed by them.
Not sure if I would come again tbh.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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

If you are in OC and want a variety of options for sausages, I would whole-heartedly recommend this place. Personally, I like their drunken fries more than the sausage. Would recommend getting a platter, head back to the bar, grab a beer, and relax and enjoy a sports game on the screen.