Pizza Port Brewery

Pizza Port Brewery ranks 8th on the list of best breweries in San Diego. Pizza Port Brewery, as the name implies, serves both pizza and beer, both of which are insanely delicious. Gina and Vince Marsaglia, two siblings in their twenties, bought a failing pizza shop in March 1987 in Solana Beach, a small coastal town just north of San Diego. Vince began experimenting with home brewing while working in the restaurant's storage room. On the advice of friends and fans of their food, Vince and Gina decided to open a brewery soon after practicing his hobby. Pizza Port began serving craft-brewed beers to customers in 1992, quickly making a name for itself in San Diego's burgeoning craft beer industry.

Since opening its first Carlsbad location in 1987, Pizza Port has maintained its position as one of the best San Diego breweries, earning several accolades as one of the city's first brewing companies. Local favorites include Swami's IPA, named after a popular local surf spot, and Kook double IPA. At one of their four brewpubs, pair a pint with traditional and inventive pairings like the Pizza Carlsbad, and never leave without trying the famous Beer Buddies: pizza crust pieces dipped in marinara or ranch sauce.

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Revenue: $25 million

Address: 1956 Bacon St, San Diego

Founded: 1987

Website: northparkbeerco.com