Wursthaus

Wursthaus – Santa Ana | 5 Stars This place is a hidden gem for fry lovers and sausage aficionados alike! I recently visited Wursthaus in Santa Ana and was blown away by the quality and flavor of everything I ordered. I went with their loaded fries, topped with savory grilled onions and a tangy house sauce that added a rich, creamy kick. The fries were hand-cut, perfectly crisp on the outside, and fluffy inside—clearly made fresh. But the real highlight was the side tray of gourmet toppings: vinegary marinated onions, spicy jalapeños, sautéed mushrooms, sweet caramelized onions, and vibrant grilled peppers. Each one was full of flavor and elevated the fries to something truly special. The presentation was fun and casual, and the portions were generous. It’s the kind of place where you can mix, match, and build your perfect plate. Wursthaus has a great atmosphere with a European beer hall vibe, and the staff was friendly and quick to serve. Whether you’re there for sausages, brews, or epic fries—this spot delivers. Highly recommend stopping by if you’re in downtown Santa Ana!

If you’re a fan of high-quality German and Belgian beers paired with gourmet sausages, Wursthaus in downtown Santa Ana is a must-visit. This modern beer hall offers an impressive selection of imported and craft brews, making it a paradise for beer enthusiasts. The real star, however, is the food—Wursthaus serves up a wide range of sausages, from traditional bratwurst and kielbasa to more adventurous options like alligator, bison, and duck. Each sausage is grilled to perfection and can be paired with freshly baked buns, a variety of mustards, and tangy sauerkraut for an authentic flavor experience. Beyond the sausages, their Belgian-style fries are a favorite among regulars—crispy on the outside, fluffy inside, and served with a selection of house-made dipping sauces. The atmosphere is lively yet relaxed, ideal for casual dinners, weekend hangouts, or catching up with friends over a cold beer. The staff at Wursthaus is known for being friendly, knowledgeable, and always ready to recommend the perfect beer and sausage combo. Whether you’re a seasoned foodie or just looking to try something new, Wursthaus offers a unique culinary experience that blends tradition with bold flavors. It’s a local gem that’s definitely worth checking out.

First time here. It was a bit crowded but we were able to find a table inside. They also have outside seating. I found the spicy polish sausage the perfect amount for me at least but depending on your spicy tolerance it might too spicy for others. The fries were good. I ordered the chipotle aioli on side

Tasty sausages for great prices. Definitely need to pair with a beer. Recommend the hung sausage- it has a crisp, its big enough and its juicy but would recommend the pretzel roll.

I originally came here for the vibes.. it feels like you are entering another world with the dark mood light and the seating options - but I stayed for the unique food. They specialize in artisan sausages, pretzels, Belgian fries, and have about 12-15 craft beers available at any given time. They offer exotic sausages which I have indulged in the bison with cheddar and jalapeno and the wagyu option. My usual order are the belgium fries with everything and two sausages - I switch it up. The only 'issue' is the seating can be limited since it is first come first served. The longest I've had to wait is 5-10 minutes and they recently added outdoor seating so dont be discouraged. it can also get pretty loud, it doesnt bother me since I usually yell but if you dont like that it is loud in here. Park in the garage on Spurgeon ave. it is next to Native Sons. Enjoy your sausages (:

Most importantly, there’s seating inside! After you place your order at the counter, you’re given a number and then you go inside, where your food will be brought to you. The entrance to the indoor seating area isn’t immediately obvious, so at first I thought there were only tables outside. As for the food, the pork sausages are juicier and more flavorful. I wasn’t a huge fan of the hot dog - it’s a bit inconvenient to eat. They serve it in a baguette - a dense, crusty bread, not the softer kind usually used for sandwiches or hot dogs - with the sausage, onions, and cabbage inside. It tastes good, but it’s really awkward to eat, and there’s just too much bread. If you’re ordering a sausage, definitely go for the Wagyu one - it’s the best here, trust me. Next time, I’m planning to order a plate where everything is served separately - it looks way better. I also wish they had a wider selection of non-alcoholic drinks. The staff here are amazing - just by looking at the photo, they immediately know which dish was ordered. It’s a real pleasure to interact with them.

Got the apple wood smoked vegan sausage it was soooo good. Delicious....so so so delicious. Last visit I ordered the platter with 3 sausages, which seemed a little too much for 2 people. Next time I'll stick to one

Great spot to chill and hang out! The food and beer were excellent — really enjoyed the sausages and hot dogs. Perfect place to relax with friends over good drinks and bites.

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!

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.

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.

Great spot for dogs and sausages! House cut fries and homemade ranch are also delicious. The spread of mustards is also impressive. If you haven't tried the pretzel bun do it! You won't be disappointed.

Great brats and beer! Popped in for a quick lunch and wasn't disappointed! Tasty brats especially on a pretzel roll! Will definitely be back.

Really enjoyed the hot dog here. I had the cheddar jalapeno sausage with a pretzel bun, it was very good. The service was very friendly, and the atmosphere was awesome. It's like a German Brauhaus. Strongly recommend.

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.

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!

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.

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.

Perfect for late night needs. Starving and it was opened and had great selection of very good sausages. Beer choices were excellent and good vibe.

I've been to Germany many times and this is some of the best food I've had in the US. The staff were great and very helpful. I was happy they had some vegan options as well. The price was very reasonable and we enjoyed the vibes. Will definitely come back!

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

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 :)

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.

Delicious! I was surprised at the spiciness of the bison sausage. We had two samplers - one sampler was rabbit and rattlesnake, Wagyu beef sausage, and polish. They were all good, but the Wagyu was epic. The other sampler was duck cilantro (delicious), bison, and bratwurst. To be clear - you can choose your sampler sausage combo. Toppings were sauerkraut and onions for us. We did the pretzel roll and it was good. Will be back again. Nice friendly crew and plenty of outdoor seating.

I came here for lunch and it was delightful. It's a lot like Wurstkuche in the Arts except with more customizable choices. The food menu is straightforward - they offer classic, gourmet, exotic, and vegan sausages with a variety of different toppings (mushrooms, peppers, onions, etc.). I ordered the smoked cheddar bratwurst ($8.95) with sauerkraut and IPA caramelized onions on an original grinder roll. The bratwurst was so smokey and flavorful. Each bite had a nice snap to it. And the complimentary pickle was so damn complementary to the brat. The crunch and brine from the pickle was a perfect accompaniment.Really though. We shared an order of fries ($4.50) which includes one dipping sauce. I honestly just liked dunking my fries into the various mustards they offer at the tables. Oh and don't sleep on their German style pretzel ($6.95) with the Wurst cheese sauce ($2.95). The pretzel was so soft and buttery. And that cheese sauce just made each bite that much more decadent. Service was phenomenal. I'll definitely be back for the food and beer.

This sausage place, next to Birds & Barrel, is walking distance from public parking but you can park at 2-hour limit meter that's close to the area. Second time of trying this place and both times are amazing. Inside can be deceiving but the dining/bar area is located in the back for the cashier. Menu is very simple of choosing sausage, bun type (regular or pretzel dog) and toppings (free btw). The next menu is like the style of fries and other stuff. They have Yelp check-in for 10% off order so take advantage of it. The bar/dining area in the back is very huge because there are like 4 booths and huge center seating, including the ones in the back. Bartenders are knowledgeable when asking for recommendations. Each drink has alcohol percentage next to it. Very smart of that. Had the Frulli is good for alcohol-fruity drink Got the hung (aka footlong) and drunken fries. Be prepared to wait because it does takes time. Is it worth it? Heck yeh!! They have 6 different sauces including ketchup and mustard. Overall...very good and highly recommend of trying.

It is dark in the seating area but lends itself well to the ambiance. The alligator, brat, polish, and spicy polish are the best sausages I have tried there. Make sure to get the drunken fries during your visit. The fries are bomb. Everything is made fresh so it takes a little bit longer to get to the table to totally worth the wait. We love eating here before or after we see a movie at The Frida. They are both locally run businesses that deserve your time and money.

These bratwursts are so delicious. I'm a fan of the bison and cheddar jalapeño, I dig the grinder breads, and my toppings are usually mushrooms, sautéed onions, and pickle. The beer options in the back are plentiful. Sodas available as well. Oh and water container is readily available. I also love the Belgian fries and if you want less bread try the drunken fries. Staff is always so friendly when walking in. The seating area is comfortably lit, I always love watching basketball here. Been here countless times and I'll keep coming more and more. Oh. And my favorite sauce is chipotle aioli.

I love this place!! The food is great the beer is great. I came here twice for trivia night and it's such a fun place to spend time with friends while enjoying good food. The food takes a bit to come out when they are busy but you can just enjoy a nice beer while you wait.

Good ambiance with the bar in the back. Loved the fruli beer ! Service was great both times I visited. Many vegan options ( though you may want to check if their carmelized onions have butter ) I didn't check but over all solid options. 4 vegan sausage options looks like beyond Italian and field roast for other two options. Fries are sooo good ! Also curry ketchup my favorite !!

I came here with my friends and we had a great time. A massive variety of sausages and drinks. The layout was also super cute! It's in a walkable place so after you stuff yourself there's things to do around there.

Sausages were great! Really great pub ambiance in the seating area, made me feel like I was in an old English pub a bit. Service was awesome as well! Quick and kind.

Great food and a lot to chose from Bar and lounging area is great it hidden towards the back great and the service is great everyone is always in a great mood there

Highly recommend if you are looking for a traditional bratwurst--yes, they are that good. Great brats, including vegan options. Several toppings available. Food is made to order, so it comes hot and fresh. Fries were hot, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Atmosphere is welcoming and comfortable. Booths, large tables and bar seating is available.

I can't believe I just found out about this place! The front may seem like a quick service takeout, but if you go to the back, there's seating and a beer bar. The food is pretty nice! It's like a German snack vibe with pretzels, different unique sausages from classics to exotic flavors, and Sides too. For the bar, it majority beer with a few seltzer choices. Some are even seasonal flavors. It's quite dark in the back but a chill place for hanging out. I do recommend trying!

Wandered into downtown Santa Ana the other day and stopped at the Wursthaus - a stand-alone restaurant near the 4th St Market (Food Court). They have a wide variety of specialized sausages (including bison, alligator, duck, and rattlesnake) but we prefer what they do with pork, beef, and chicken (which is nothing short of wunderful!) I got the Spicy polish and my daughter got the vegan (Smoked apple & sage). They sandwiches come on your choice of pretzel roll or fresh-baked tradition grinder (my favorite) and you can add a whole host of toppings (or none if you prefer). We added their hand-cut Belgian fries and waited a short time for a delicious lunch. (We both had the root beer but they have a great selection of imported brews for those who want a cold one with their sausage. Absolutely delicious and cooked to perfection. The service was awesome and friendly. They have an outdoor area that is comfortable and quiet. Parking isn't too bad during the week, and the area has lots of nearby spaces.

Delicious food & service(?)! Great service from Belin & Jaoquin. There's one bartender with black glasses that just did not provide good service/hospitality. No need to be hostile and rude to your customers.. Avoid him at all cost and your meal will be better by 1000% - Business might be better without him, honestly. I got the wagyu & fries and it was DELICIOUS. If it's your first time trying German food, it's a must try. You will get addicted! Awesome recommendation, will come back!

Always a good brat, fries and beer location. Came here for a late lunch. Service is quick and friendly. Order food at the front register and beer is ordered in the back. Wish we were closer to this place so we could visit more frequently but we are willing to make the drive!

Great selection of sausages! Service was great! The ambiance in the back is a vibe. I really like the bar in the back and how it looks like a speakeasy

Absolutely amazing sausage and beer selection. The mustard selection alone is worth the price of the food. The beer selection included a lot of local, craft, and German varieties, which was awesome. It looks a little low-key when you go in the front door and order, but the dining room/bar in the back is really nice. Service was a little odd, hopefully just something for that day. The staff seemed a little confused and a few of the things on the menu weren't available and it was surprising that I tried to order 2-3 of those things. Would have been nice if they would have taken them off the menu or crossed them out. Also, I had to pay for food and beers initially at the front of the place and was told to order beers there, too. But then later I had to run a separate tab at the bar. Weird.

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.

Nice place to come on weekends with your family, food is very fresh and yummy, the beer is always good

The food the delicious! Fast service bringing out the food with a cute ambiance for date night. I split the sampler platter with my husband and we were stuffed!

This is a must do when you are in Santa Ana. My kids love going to the Frida next door and heading to Wursthaus after for a link and fries. They have such a great variety of varies sausages (everything from your standard link to hot, chicken and exotic like alligator). My daughter said it best, the snap on the sausage is magical. You have a choice of buns and toppings (favorites are grilled onions and jalapenos). The fries are crispy and delicious and come with a choice of dipping sauces. My favorite is the fresh, handmade pretzel, it is huge and super tasty. Option side of cheese sauce available as well but I think it is good plain. The seating area in the back is dark but cool in a mysterious way. There is a set of tables in between the booths along the wall and the beer bar on the opposite side. Plenty of seating even on super busy nights (and trust me even late it gets busy). We ordered around 10:30PM last Saturday and it was pretty packed still. We ordered food to go and we had everything and were back on the road home in less than 15 minutes. Great place with some pretty unique eats.

This place reminds me of Wurstkuche in DTLA which I love. Or maybe all German sausage places are like this; I don't know. But anyway, this place is also great; great food, great beer, great ambiance. Now that I live in OC and not LA anymore, I'm glad that I found this place.

Food was good, fun setting the service was good but they didn't have a lot of the flavours that were on the board.

First time going here and not going back. Whoever the cashier was tonight was not in a good mood and it showed. Please don't charge premium prices if the service sucks and staff shows they don't want to be there. I can't remember the last time someone made me feel bad like this girl did. Santa Ana is chill, not full of assholes. If I wanted good fries without the attitude I would go to Angelo's or Sabrosada.

This place has wonderful service and AMAZING pretzels! No exaggeration this is the best pretzel I've had in my life!

This restaurant is so much like Wurstkuche in LA, with a few more options for bread and toppings. The sausages were fine (I got their chicken hatch chili, smoked cheddar, and duck & bacon). i got the sampler to share, but it seemed the same price as getting three sausages (with bread, toppings on each) and sharing - but getting less bread and toppings in the process.

As a local, I come here often, but my recent visit was a complete disaster. Thalia, our server, was incredibly rude from the moment we spoke on the phone to when we arrived in person. She was clearly in a hurry to end her shift and had no interest in providing service AT ALL. To make matters worse, she completely botched our order, we asked for all the toppings with a pickle on the side. Instead, we received a completely naked dog with no toppings. Instead of making it right (which would have been easy to do), the manager on-site decided it was best to refund and keep the order. We left the restaurant hungry and extremely disappointed. This experience was a huge letdown. The lack of basic courtesy and the mishandling of our order were unacceptable. I hope they improve their service because, as it stands, I can't recommend this place to anyone. There are many other local spots where you'll be treated with respect and your order will be handled properly.

My friend took me here and it was not what I expected. I like how there's an entry way to the seating area and it feels so separate. The lighting was nice and dark. Despite how loud it was in the back, we couldn't hear it at all from the front. I got the spicy polish with traditional bread and caramelized onions, but I kind of regret it. I think I should've gotten the pretzel bun because the traditional bread just reminds me of a banh mi. Aside from that, their fries are good! I like that they have a selection of sauces and I'm excited to try more.

Came to this place because I went a long time ago and have been wanting to come back! It's on the corner by 4th street market. You go to the front and order your food - they'll give you a number that you'll take to your table. Once at the table, they have allllll the mustards you could even think of - spicy brown, yellow, Dijon, honey. The whole gamut! Once you go find a place to sit, you can get your beer. They have a good selection of beers! We got the cheddar bratwurst with sautéed onions on a pretzel roll. The pretzel roll was tasty, a little buttery, firm but still soft. The sausage was savory with a good flavor and I loved it with the cheese. It had a good snap as well. The French fries were thick cut and had the skins on which made them feel like legit potatoes. I got it with buffalo ranch and jalapeño ranch. GET THE JALAPEÑO RANCH. It's the good ranch - you know the kind. And it has chunks of jalapeño without it being too spicy or overwhelming.

Never heard about this place until i joined with a visiting relative. Looks like a little storefront at first but wow! Loved the ambiance after I found the seating area. We ordered 2 samplers and a sausage on its own. Very yummy. The beer was delicious and staff was super nice.

Haven't been here since the beginning of the pandemic. We got here when it just opened. I love how spacious it is and the employees there just KNOW their menu and their items. Seriously the best people ever! I didn't get our cashier/ server's name but he was awesome! The food was so delicious, that I forgot how much flavor each bite was until today. I ordered the Gourmet Chicken Jalapeño sausage in a traditional grinder (the type of bread), and had 3 toppings added which were: the sautéed bell peppers, sautéed fresh jalapeños, and the drunken onions (IPA caramelized). It hit the spot sooo good! I also ordered my liquid bread: Delirium Tremens (my most fave beer beverage). I think it pairs well with this type of food. Not pictured, but last minute we had ordered Belgian Fries with the sauce: Chipotle Aioli. Omg I have been full since! I've yet to try the other items on the menu but today was a good day to be treated at this establishment!

stopped for lunch with friends. this is a sausage sandwich counter out front and a bar in back. the bar has a nice vibe. the counter staff is really nice. i had bison, jalapeno, cheese sausage, which is excellent, on pretzel bun, also excellent, with mushroom, bell pepper, and carmelized onion. I'm very picky about caramelized onion but they nailed it. the fries are so good, and they offer some very good dipping sauces. several interesting mustards available at the table for your sandwich

Excellent food and condiments. Got a range of sausages and they were all delicious. Service was great, they helped us put together a good plate and understand all our options. Love anywhere that has good outdoor seating so overall great! Will definitely be back--great place to bring family before seeing something cool at the Frida!