Wursthaus

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.

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.

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!