Pizza Port, a frequent pre-BSG dinner stop for us, is a fantastic microbrewery and pizza place in Solana Beach. It has a warm, surfer-casual atmosphere. Seating is along big picnic tables; guests sit right next to other customers. The place is large, but fills very quickly. If going on a weekend, I recommend arriving no later than 6.

Their crust — made with their beer! — is fairly thick, doughy, and very yummy. Their selection of toppings is comprehensive, at least insofar as my palate goes.

Their specialty pies are all pretty awesome; I don’t think I can pick out a particular one as being especially good. That being said, I’ve really enjoyed the BBQ Chicken, the Lahaina, the Monterey, and the San Francisco.

While you’re waiting for your pizza order, pick up a basket of beer buddies — wicked yummy pieces of pizza crust with spices etc. on them.

Pizza Port is a full-on microbrewery, now operating Stone’s old San Marcos facility. They have several very drinkable ales, and many seasonals — from the regulars, I recommend the California Honey Ale.