Great veteran owned organic brewery. Nice selection of beers, not just all dark IPAs. Will definitely come back

Friendly Staff and Beer Selections and a very clean seating are come in at 5 stars. The pizza slices cannot even earn 1 star, absolutely not worth $5.00 a slice as you can see in the photo, it's safe to say that this was the worst slices I've ever encountered !!!! I do not recommend this place for food !!!! This place needs to be ashamed of themselves to put out a product like this ..... read more

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I stopped for some pizza because I saw a sign outside that advertised their pizza by the slice. I did not try any beer. I ordered a slice with salami and the other with onions and mushrooms. I was told that each topping on a cheese slice was a dollar each, but they did not tell that the protein toppings were two dollars each, so I was a little surprised with the extra dollar charge. At any rate, the pizza was okay. The crust was very simple, slightly crispy with not much of a chew. The salami on the pizza was okay and the mushrooms on the other slice, although it was tasty, needed to be rendered down more for their full flavor effect. The young man and lady that were working the day I visited were friendly enough, but I could tell they were just going through motion of a daily routine. There was not much excitement. read more

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We had to wait for our boat tour and came to have a cervecita at Protector. The Blood in Blood Orange was my favorite. Brought our Dog Lola and of course they gave her a water bowl. We sat at the bar and enjoyed our beer with nice music in the background. read more

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Chill vibes since it's located ocean front. They have a wide variety of beer. They do have TV's located inside. Huge area for big groups. Service was fast since it wasn't too busy. read more

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Great beer and pizza. We loved the generous flight pours and the tasty pizza. Everyone knows beer and pizza goes together. This is in a great location on the bay front. Indoor and outdoor seating allows you to see what's going on. On Sunday they have music and tents setup in the grass nearby and makes the atmosphere fun. read more

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Great pizza, great beer, reasonable prices. Enjoyed the card games and the view of the ocean. I would for sure come back!

Protector Brewery Hide Site is super close to the airport, which made it a great stop before dropping off my in-laws. It was pretty quiet, maybe because they charge for parking, but I didn't mind since it made the place feel more relaxed. Inside, it looks a bit more like a café, simple and minimal, but the drinks were really yummy and refreshing. The pizza was delicious and made the perfect snack before the airport. We sat outside, and there was an event upstairs that got a little loud, but it didn't take away from the experience. I'd definitely come back again. read more

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Rodrigo was awesome and knowledgeable. This brewery is the first USDA Organic brewery in San Diego! He provided great recommendations to beers we wouldn't normally try. We also ordered slices of pizza. He overheard us saying we would be sharing one of the slices and he took the liberty to have it cut in half. To top it off, the pizza was just as delicious as the beer (we came back later in the day to get drinks). There's a TV inside and a small fire pit outdoors. Would definitely return. read more

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They were out of west coast ipa, which is my favorite type of beer... but the beer recommendation was great and the food was delicious! They have very kind and attentive staff. And the location is beautiful of course! read more

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We decided to stop by while we were in the area, and we're glad we did. The location is fantastic--right near the water with a spacious outdoor seating area, complete with umbrellas for shade. It's a perfect spot to relax and enjoy a drink. I tried a beer that was part of a veteran's collaboration, and my wife had a blueberry sour that she really enjoyed. The service was friendly and welcoming, which added to the laid-back atmosphere. While I only sampled one beer and thought it was decent, I'd definitely consider coming back next time we're in the area and looking to unwind with a drink. read more

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Awesome place and location, right by the water and close to eateries and shops. We stopped by with a group of friends as this place was their top recommendation. We ordered their blueberry sour and collaboration IPA. They were both very tasty, the blueberry was light and refreshing. They weather was so nice that day that we all enjoyed our beers out on their patio, under umbrellas. We didn't order any food here, but we plan to next time. The staff was very helpful and knowledgeable, we will be returning again to try more beers from them. read more

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Nice location and setting. They seatings both inside and outside so when the weather is great (like 90% of the time), use the opportunity to sit outside and people watch. They have a variety of beers, many, many IPA's, a porter from a guest brewery, wines, a Serpentine cider, an (alcoholic) kombucha from Whalebird that I enjoyed and a craft cocktail. read more

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Was a great spot to hang out, especially sitting outside on a beautiful day. The pizza was good, but I do wish the single slice was a bit bigger. For the price of one slice, you might as well just order a whole pizza instead. The pretzel board was tasty overall, but the sausage that came with it wasn't really my thing. I couldn't quite figure out the flavor, it just wasn't a taste I acquired. read more

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First off, the space is awesome--clean, modern, and welcoming with a relaxed vibe that makes you want to hang out for hours. Whether you're rolling in with friends or just grabbing a pint solo, it feels comfortable and easygoing. The beer is seriously impressive. Everything we tried was fresh, balanced, and super drinkable. You can tell they care about quality and consistency. Big bonus points for being organic--it's rare to find a brewery that commits to that and still delivers such bold, well-crafted flavors. Service was friendly and knowledgeable without being pushy. The staff took the time to talk through the different styles and gave great recommendations. Overall, 10/10 experience. Great beer, cool atmosphere, and totally worth crossing the bay. This will definitely be a regular stop anytime I'm in San Diego. read more

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Very clean and modern. Wide selection of beers. Location is right across the street from the water and the views are unparalleled for a brewery! Server was sweet too and put the game on for us. (Only 2 TVs, not much of a sports emphasis). Didn't see any bar games either but I think they host some social meet-n-greets and date nights for singles based on the flyers. read more

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Great beer, great views, limited food but the Caesar salad was yummy. Our server was kind and helpful would definitely come back!! read more

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This was our 4th spot in my annual beer walk fest! Hidden under the hotel there is Protector. Very nice views of the ocean nearby with very cute set up with their outdoor seating. We all got a beer to try and we enjoyed them all. Would recommend coming here. read more

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Anyone from a ST will always get my support and respect! I really enjoyed this light and refreshing beer. I highly recommend it if you're in the USS Midway area. The prices are not too outrageous. I heard nothing but great things about the pizza even though I didn't try it yet, but make no mistake. I will. The area and restaurant are very chill. Just not a lot of parking and you'll have to pay for it. The staff is super friendly and helpful with all of the beers and food. Facility was very clean throughout including the restrooms. I highly recommend this place! read more

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Huge shoutout to the General Manager, Amanda and the whole Protector Brewery team for a wonderful experience. Amanda was very accommodating and reserved the whole patio for our group. We had a wedding in San Diego and hosted our guests at Protector Brewery. The space was plenty for 30 people. Weather and location was beautiful, very clean and new space and best of all, everyone loved the food and drinks. We all kept going back for more. The different size seltzers/beer along with non-alcoholic drink options helped everyone try something. This place was kid friendly so parents got to enjoy some time while the kids were enjoying the patio space. The modern interior and the nice fireplace was a nice touch and vibe. I wish I got the persons name that helped us that day but he was truly awesome and chill. Allowed our group to really have a great time and didn't rush us. I will absolutely be back and highly recommend Protector Brewery for the food, drinks and wonderful service. Thank you Amanda and team! read more

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Popped onto the patio here for an afternoon slice. Love that they are pup friendly, as we were traveling with dogs. When I see a sign "pizza by the slice" , I think NY which is probably my bad. The slice is about 5 bucks and very small, like a quarter size of a mini/personal pizza. I was not super hungry, but my hubby was so he ate both. read more

We were wandering around San Diego and saw a sign that said slices of pizza for sale inside the brewery. Let me tell you, that was the worst slice of pizza I have had in my life. Not only was it the size of my little hand, but it was so stale, dried up, and disgusting that I took a few bites and threw the rest out. They have some nerve even serving that nonsense! read more

Walked from the plaza to the harbor and was dying for a cold drink and some air-conditioning. Great place to have a Luke warm beverage in a sweltering hot venue on a hot sunny day. They had a giant fan blowing hot air around. Sweet. And also some extremely uncomfortable fully exposed outdoor seating. I'm not surprised that it was completely empty other than the server and bartender who were also not looking like they were having a good time.This place could be great in the winter though! read more

This place has great seating outside with propane fire pit tables. I am not a beer drinker so I ordered a kale salad, and a psychedelic pizza. The salad had great flavor and I loved the dressing! It was very simple and delicious. The pizza was a thin cracker style crust. It was light, airy and delicious. It was a great balance of flavor with minimal sauce. The waitress is great, very friendly and easy going. The chef was fast and I had my order in no time. This is a great place so check it out! read more

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We sort of stumbled upon this place while exploring the area around the hotel. Staying at the hotel over the weekend and popped in to ask them their hours. They are very friendly and let us know. They closed at 9 PM. On our way back to the hotel I knew that I was going to be a little hungry but not hungry enough to order some thing from room service and definitely not needing something from the restaurants in the hotel. We stopped by because we noticed that there was a sign that said pizza by the slices. The girl that was at the counter was very friendly and let us know that if we ordered the slices how we did, it would take longer. She recommended that we instead order a whole pizza and do half of one type of pizza and half of the other. Everything came out just exactly as we wanted. We got to wait outside in their patio area. Even though it was at night, it still was kind of warm because they had the fire going. The pizza was really good. It was a little bit of a thinner crust that I'm used to, but it still tasted really good. The beer also was really good. read more

Read a few reviews and decided to give them a shot. I'm a sucker for veteran owned businesses. First, the beer, not the best but also not the worst. I give it a solid 3.5 out of 5. My favorite was the SD West coast IPA. They were out of a few I would have liked to try. While I was reading the story on their website, I got to meet Amanda the GM. Very personal and a joy to talk to. Now, on to the pizza. I read 1 review on how bad it was, dude must have been smoking some bad stuff. I did a build your own which was fantastic! I started with red sauce, pepperoni, black olives, pepperoncini, and prosciutto. Cooked perfectly by Sawyer the chef on duty tonight. I would have loved to sit outside and people watched but it was an uncharacteristically rainy day in SD. Maybe next time. I will definitely be back! read more

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Nice patio with a fire pit, dog friendly and a very clean establishment. Great for a slice and a beer or even for a whole pizza. Serving great Beer with great service. read more

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First time coming, love the location, the drinks, food, and the service! I will definitely be back when I'm in San Diego!

Good beer, good location with plenty of seating areas, dog friendly and good service (thanks Jill !). Definitely will be back!

Cute newer brewery in San Diego! Close to the uss museum. There are couches outside and then tables inside with some tvs. They have pizza by the slice for $4 which was a pretty good deal and nice for a quick snack. They were out of a lot of the beers when we went there (Sunday of Veterans Day weekend). I did try a few and also had the peach mojito cocktail which was good. The service was good and they were very nice and let try multiple options. I like the light and vibe. read more

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I love this place! I'm not much of a beer drinker but the Hazy changed my views! It's juicy and refreshing. Amanda was great, super friendly and accommodating. And the pizza was delicious!! It's a must visit ! read more

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Great service, food service starts tomorrow. Stopped in for a nightcap birthday drink. read more

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Very good beer and even better pizza. Really enjoyed their offerings here and will be back the next time I'm in San Diego!

Business hours posted show they are open until 9:00 pm. We are considerate going to places too close to closing so we thought arriving at 8:10 was acceptable. They told us they were basically closed already and wouldn't serve us. So disappointing considering its ratings. Hopefully the owner recognizes their staff cost them customers. We will not return. read more

Showed up 50 minutes before close and told they could not serve us. All we wanted was a pizza to go. Not sure why we couldn't get served. Hope the owner takes notice of the lost business read more

Stopped here for a beer and pizza. Even tho the beer was tasty but the pizza was not. Young lady at the counter taking the order was not very helpful, she was too busy flirting with the two guys drink at the bar. We sat outside and enjoyed the view of the harbor. read more

10 stars. The best pizza ever. We love this place. Great food great service fun fun place. Thank you much Katie

Great beer - even let us in early to beat the heat. Great selection of beer, good food selection and kids menu!

Terrific place with a terrific view. Halo has made the experience memorable and we are excited to come again.

Server made a great recommendation and the DIPA is great. I also got the pizza for my kids and they loved it.