Common Theory Public House is an asian-fusion gastropub restaurant in Convoy, San Diego.
Editorially verified May 19, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
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Address: 4805 Convoy St, San Diego, CA 92111
Tasty Noodle House in San Diego is the Convoy Street northern Chinese noodle counter, with hand-pulled noodles made through the open window and reliable.
OrderLanzhou hand-pulled beef noodle soup; the xiaolongbao steamer for sharing.
TipCash is fine and faster than card. The dan dan noodles are the room's secret order.
Tasty Noodle House in San Diego is the Convoy Street northern Chinese noodle counter, with hand-pulled noodles made through the open window and reliable.
OrderLanzhou hand-pulled beef noodle soup; the xiaolongbao steamer for sharing.
TipCash is fine and faster than card. The dan dan noodles are the room's secret order.
Kettner Exchange in San Diego is the Brian Malarkey-designed rooftop dining room on Kettner Boulevard, a tri-level space with a covered indoor-outdoor.
OrderThe crispy lamb shank; the Korean BBQ ribs to share.
TipBrunch on the rooftop runs Saturday and Sunday; book the terrace, not the indoor room.
Trust Restaurant in San Diego is Brad Wise's Hillcrest small-plates wood-fire kitchen since 2016, the room that anchors the Trust Restaurant Group.
OrderWood-grilled octopus on harissa; the cauliflower steak.
TipBook counter seats for the open-fire kitchen view; Fort Oak and Rare Society are the sister rooms.
Cesarina in San Diego is Cesarina Mezzoni's Point Loma trattoria on Voltaire Street, a glass-walled pastificio where hand-rolled eggless pasta is made.
OrderTortelli di zucca with butter and sage; the tagliatelle al ragu finished tableside.
TipThe eggless dough is unusual; ask for it explicitly if you want the canonical Cesarina experience.
Buona Forchetta in San Diego is Matteo Cattaneo's South Park Naples-style pizzeria since 2011, holder of the Gambero Rosso Pizza Accreditation 2022.
OrderPizza Sofia with prosciutto and burrata; the margherita is the dough test.
TipNo reservations on the patio; arrive by 5:30pm or after 8:30pm to skip the worst of the line.
Hob Nob Hill in San Diego is the Bankers Hill American diner at 1st and Juniper since 1944, the 80-year-old institution reopened in 2025 with a throwback.
OrderThe Monte Cristo at breakfast; the weekend prime rib special.
TipOpen daily 8am-8pm; the bakery starts at 6am, fresh muffins and cakes come out by opening.
