Pizza Port - San Clemente

This was the only Pizza Port location I hadn't visited until now, so we decided to visit on our drive from LA to San Diego. Very similar setup to the other locations, with separate sections for ordering beer and pizza. There looked like 3 separate floors of dine-in. No flights right now for some reason, just 9 oz pours of everything, though the bartender did samples. It was the usual high-quality beers from Pizza Port and a casual environment to drink them in. Not worth coming out of your way for if you're in San Diego, but definitely worth a stop if you're passing by on the I5.

Visited at lunchtime on 17th July 2014, again in 2017, 2018 and my latest was 15th Mar 2019.I have changed the write up a little but my scores have stayed the same, it's a very good place to sit and people watch while having a diverse selection of beers on tap. Bar and brewing equipment one end, a mirrored wall and benches the other end, in between there is a spiral staircase with the kitchen and food counter behind it. Fading whitewashed walls and red tiled floor. Upstairs is a smaller bar and more tables and seating, a car park on the roof. Out front are two covered patio areas. Mixed bunch of customers, the bar tenders are always fine, no table service. Beer and food in great shape, 14 of their own in house brews on tap with 14 more guests, 1 cask offering. I like the vibe of the place.

Visited for dinner on a Monday night with a party of 10 with kids, and another night for just beers. On one of the main streets of San Clemente, easy to find. Parking is on the roof, which is accessed on the street above the entrances. Fairly standard Pizza Port setup with food ordering straight ahead when you enter on street level. Beers are ordered at the bar near the brewing equipment on main floor, or from the larger bar on the second level. Picnic table seating on two levels, outdoor seating also available on front patio or second floor patio. Beer selection is 15 guest beers, maybe 20 Pizza Port beers. As is always the case, tons of great beers available. Cans are available to go in the first floor cooler, including two different mix packs which was great for the vacation. Cool vibe, local families, tourists and folks out for the night all intermingling and having fun.

82 = ★★★½ (Solid place, near the top of the list for locals and visitors)

I only use the total score, not the component parts.

Good pizza,super tasty beers...what else?

MexiCali style building which is open and airy. Multiple rooms and levels with some hidden balconies. Service was very pleasant and a large selection of beers. Pizza was good as were the prices. Overall a nice stop.

Maybe a little too bright for me and too many kids but oh well. Pizza was top notch. A touch expensive but good for the money. Guest list was very good but came for the house beers which were wonderful. Good service at the bar. Highly suggested and very SOCAL in feel.

Very similar beach community feel as carlsbad. Food is good as was the beer.

My original rating here was not too favorable but on a subsequent visit I reassessed and uploaded a new review. The beer selection is smaller than other PP locations, or so it seems to me. The pizza is pretty good and the open air restaurant concept fits the SoCal life perfectly.