Common Theory Menu (Update 2025)
Common Theory, located in San Diego, offers a diverse menu with a focus on Gastropub and New American cuisine. With a wide range of vegan and vegetarian options, along with a variety of local beers and craft kombucha, this spot has something for everyone. Customers rave about the CT Burger, Bulgogi Rice Bowl, and creative cocktails like the Bee's Knees. The outdoor seating, spacious interior, and attentive service make it a great place to meet friends for drinks or a bite to eat. Happy hour specials, unique offerings like the Realm of 52 Remedies speakeasy, and friendly staff add to the overall experience. Don't miss the flavorful appetizers, flatbreads, and shareable plates. Common Theory is the perfect spot for a casual hangout or a special celebration.
Duck Fat Fries
Shoestring fries / shredded duck confit / scallions (gluten free option ~ available upon request)
Double Duck Fries
Shoestring fries / shredded duck confit / crispy duck skin / scallions (gluten free option ~ available upon request)
Flock Of Duck Fries
Shoestring fries / shredded duck confit / crispy duck skin / gravy / fried duck egg / scallions
Sweet Corn & Shrimp
Charred corn / bacon / pickled onion / apple / romaine / sauteed shrimp / sriracha honey vinaigrette
Classic Caesar
Romaine hearts / shaved Parmesan / lemon / garlic croutons / house dressing (vegetarian option available)
Roasted Beet
Mixed salad & beet greens / salt roasted beets / balsamic vinaigrette / blue cheese / fresh dill (vegetarian option available)
Mixed Berry And Almond
Mixed greens / seasonal berries / vanilla vinaigrette / spiced almond / blue cheese
Beet & Watermelon
Salt roasted beets / roasted watermelon / flax seed oil / sea beans / onion / cucumber / nori / sesame oil / taro chips (Vegan option available)
Buffalo Cauliflower
Roasted cauliflower / rice flour / buffalo sauce / house ranch ( pepper-medium)
Caprese
Vine-ripe tomato / fresh mozzarella / almond basilpesto / honey balsamic reduction / garlic oil (vegetarian option available)
Crispy Chicken Wings
Jumbo chicken wings / sea salt / cracked pepper / red chili flakesChoose: salt & pepper, sweet & spicy, or hell fire, peppers - spicy
OG Fried Brussels
Balsamic reduction / Parmesan cheese / bacon (Gluten free option available upon request)
Bacon & Blue Brussels
Fried brussel sprouts / chopped bacon / granny smith apple / thyme / lemon / blue cheese
Sweet & Spicy Pork Belly
Roasted pork belly / kimchi / sweet & spicy sauce / scallions ( pepper-medium, Gluten free option available upon request)
Salt & Pepper Crispy Calamari
Sea salt / cracked pepper / red chili flakes / scallions ( pepper-medium)
Blue Crab & Cheddar Pretzels
Soft pretzel / blue crab spread / cheddar jack cheese / old bay seasoning / fresh parsley
Cheese Balls
Parmesan / cream / mozzarella / arrabiata dip (vegetarian option available)
Pretzel Balls
Beer mustard / beer cheese (vegetarian option available)
Charred Corn Succotash
Red pepper / old bay seasoning / onion / garlic / parsley (vegan option available, gluten free option available upon request)
Tabasco Slaw
Lime / garlic aioli / house dill pickle / Tabasco (vegetarian option available, gluten free option available upon request)
Bucket Of Fries
CT Burger
Ground chuck / arugula / caramelized onions / fresh tomatoes / sharp cheddar / brioche
Bacon & Blue
Ground chuck / blue cheese / sliced apple / bacon / garlic aioli / brioche
Spicy Grilled Chicken
Sharp cheddar / sriracha aioli / Tabasco slaw / brioche ( pepper-medium)
Steak Sandwich
Basil aioli / fresh mozzarella / oven-cured tomatoes / Italian sandwich roll
Black Bean & Tomato
Black bean patty / tomato confit / arugula / roasted peppers / beet puree / pickled onion / pretzel bun (vegetarian option available)
Duck BLT
Shredded duck confit / bacon / tomato / spring mix / garlic aioli / brioche
Convoy Burger
Ground chuck / scallion cream cheese / kimchi / fried egg / pork belly / gravy / ramen noodle bun
Eastern Shore
Blue crab / seasoned potatoes / sweet corn / crab spread / roasted red pepper / crispy chicken skin / old bay seasoning
Sausage & Peppers
Sausage / roasted red peppers / mozzarella / arrabiatta
Garden
Charred sweet corn / sriracha honey vinaigrette buffalo cauliflower / fresh tomato / lemon / arugula (vegetarian option available)
Hell Fire
Grilled chicken / hell fire arrabiata sauce / sliced jalapeno / red onion / cilantro / cheddar ( peppers-spicy)
Tomato & Pesto
Almond basil pesto / tomato / mozzarella / $ add bacon bits or sausage (vegetarian option available)
Market Steak Frites
House cut market steak / shoestring fries / compound butter (gluten free option)
White Wine Mussels
Pei fresh mussels / garlic / shallot / white wine / parsley / lemon / with baguette or shoestring fries / (gluten free option) / add hell fire sauce, or bacon
Beer-Battered Fish & Chips
Cod / shoestring fries / house tartar
Crab Cake & Fried Chicken
Crab cake / fried chicken thigh / roasted corn succotash / fingerling potatoes / warmed spiced honey
Pork, Duck & Polenta
Crispy pork belly / shredded duck confit / creamy polenta / gravy / shaved brussels / fried egg
Seared Salmon
Blackened spice / sage rice / beurre blanc / charred green onions
Chocolatey Goodness
Fruity & Sweet
Feeling Extra Sweet?
Send a "beer" to the kitchen staff (we use this kind gesture of yours to treat our kitchen staff to do something fun!!!)
Duck Fries
Shoestring fries, shredded duck confit (gluten-free option ~ available upon request)
Buffalo Cauliflower
Buffal sauce, ranch (vegetarian and gluten-free option ~ available upon request)
Caprese
Vine-riped tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, almond basil pesto, balsamic reduction (vegetarian and gluten-free option ~ available upon request)
Chicken Wings
Choose: salt & pepper, sweet & spicy, or hellfire, peppers - spicy
O.G. Brussel Sprouts
Parmesan cheese, balsamic reduction, bacon bits
Pretzel Balls
Housemade beer cheese, housemade beer mustard (vegetarian option available)
Fish Tacos
Cod, chipotle crema, shredded cabbage
Sweet Corn & Grilled Shrimp
Bacon bits, pickled onions, apple, romaine, sriracha honey vinaigrette (gluten-free option ~ available upon request)
Caesar Salad
Classic Caesar dressing, Parmesan cheese, croutons (vegetarian option available)
Roasted Beet Salad
Mixed salad & beet greens, salt roasted beets, balsamic vinaigrette, blue cheese, fresh dill (vegetarian and gluten-free option ~ available upon request)
Sausage & Peppers
Sausage, roasted red peppers, mozzarella
Garden
Charred sweet corn, sriracha honey vinaigrette, cauliflower, arugula (vegetarian option available)
Hell Fire
Grilled chicken, hellfire arrabbiata sauce, sliced jalapeno, cilantro, cheddar ( peppers-spicy)
Tomato & Pesto
Almond basil pesto, tomato, mozzarella / Add bacon bits or sausage $ / (vegetarian option available)
Bacon & Blue
Garlic aioli, blue cheese, sliced apple, bacon
C.T. Burger
Garlic aioli, mild cheddar cheese, wild arugula, tomatoes, caramelized onions
C.T. Sliders
Garlic aioli, mild cheddar cheese, tomatoes
Spicy Grilled Chicken
Tabasco aioli, mild cheddar cheese, Tabasco slaw ( pepper-medium)
Caprese Sandwich
Basil pesto aioli, arugula, tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, balsamic reduction, basil leaves (vegetarian option available)
Shrimp Po' Boy Sandwich
Caper remoulade, shredded cabbage, tomatoes
Bulgogi Bowl
Korean style marinated beef, steamed rice, pickled vegetables, kimchi
Mac N Cheese Bowl
Mild cheddar cheese, bacon, toasted panko breadcrumbs, scallions
Loco Moco
Steamed rice, gravy, C. T. Burger patty, fried egg
Lunch
Our Drinks
Pistil
Pilsner - German Pilsner - German .% ABV, IBU. Burgeon Beer Company - Carlsbad, CA
Hello Again
Lager - Helles .% ABV, IBU. Chapman Crafted Beer - Orange County, CA
Citra Rising
Lager - IPL (India Pale Lager) .% ABV. Sudwerk Brewing Co. - Davis, CA
Mango Hefeweizen
Hefeweizen .% ABV, IBU. Garage Brewing Co - Temecula, CA
Buccaneer Blonde
Blonde Ale .% ABV, IBU. Oceanside Ale Works - Oceanside, CA
Cream Ale
Cream Ale .% ABV, IBU. Groundswell Brewing Company - San Diego, CA
San Diego Strawberry Blonde
Blonde Ale % ABV. Acoustic Ales Brewing Experiment - San Diego, CA
Agent Zero
IPA - American .% ABV. Mason Ale Works - San Marcos, CA
Aftermath IPA
IPA - American .% ABV, IBU. Black Market Brewing Co. - Temecula, CA
Rino Pale Ale
Pale Ale - American .% ABV. Epic Brewing Co. (Utah, Colorado) - Denver, CO
Earth Thirst
IPA - Imperial / Double .% ABV, IBU. Eel River Brewing Company - Fortuna, CA
Union Jack IPA
IPA - American % ABV, IBU. Firestone Walker Brewing Company - Paso Robles, CA
Fusion
IPA - New England .% ABV. Lagunitas Brewing Company - Petaluma, CA
Surf Zombie
IPA - New England .% ABV, IBU. Beach Grease Beer Co.
New Generation
IPA - American .% ABV. Amplified Ale Works - San Diego, CA
Big Hazy
IPA - Imperial New England .% ABV, IBU. Mikkeller Brewing San Diego - San Diego, CA
Karl Strauss th Anniversary Barrel-Aged Saison
Saison / Farmhouse Ale % ABV, IBU. Karl Strauss Brewing Company - San Diego, CA
Feisty Fleur
Belgian Tripel .% ABV. Benchmark Brewing Company - San Diego, CA
North Hearts And Thoughts
Belgian Strong Dark Ale .% ABV. North Brewing Co. - San Diego, CA
Landfall W/Plum
Sour - Berliner Weisse % ABV. North Brewing Co. - San Diego, CA
Kriek
Lambic % ABV. Boon - San Diego, CA
Framboise
Lambic - Framboise .% ABV, IBU. Brouwerij Lindemans - Vlezenbeek, Vlaams-Brabant
Hibiscus Saison
Cider - Other .% ABV. Common Cider - Seattle, WA
Pacific Pineapple
Cider - Other % ABV. Towns Ciderhouse - Corvallis, OR
Summer Solstice
Spiced / Herbed Beer % ABV, IBU. Anderson Valley Brewing Company - Boonville, CA
Piloncillo Brown
Brown Ale - American .% ABV, IBU. Groundswell Brewing Company - San Diego, CA
Mocha Merlin
Stout - Oatmeal .% ABV, IBU. Firestone Walker Brewing Company - Paso Robles, CA
Backwoods Bastard
Scotch Ale / Wee Heavy .% ABV, IBU. Founders Brewing Co. - Grand Rapids, MI
Get Roasted Coffee Stout
Stout - Other .% ABV, IBU. Wiens Brewing - Temecula, CA
Proper
English Bitter % ABV, IBU. Pure Project Brewing - San Diego, CA
Cups & Life
Stout - American .% ABV, IBU. Barrel Brewing Co. - Bend, OR
Allagash - Cruieux
.% ABV Barrel Aged Belgian Tripel, soft with vanilla and coconut notes
Almanac - Paris Of The West
.% ABV Quadrupel brewed with flame raisins, candi sugar, and oranges
Huyghe - Delirium Tremens
.% ABV Belgian Strong, full bodied, slightly malty and complex
Chimay - Grand Reserve (Blue)
.% ABV Trappist Belgian Dark Strong , light rosy & flowery touch
Chimay - Premiere (Red)
.% ABV Belgian Dubbel / Trappist beer, apricot aroma, well balanced
Crooked Stave - Vieille Artisanal
.% ABV Saison / Sour with a light body, earthy
Firestone - Helldorado
.% ABV Blonde barleywine / barrel-aged, light char, vanilla flavors
Firestone - Stickee Monkee
.% ABV Quad / barrel-aged, malty sweet, toasted oak, molasses flavor
Firestone - Sucuba
% ABV Barleywine / barrel-aged, chocolate, tabacco, dark cherry
Firestone - XIX Anniversary
.% ABV Strong ale / blend of parabola - stickee monkee - bravo - velvet merkin
George Town - James E. Pepper
.% ABV Barrel-aged brown / boozy rye, toffee, chocolate, oak & vanilla
Logsdon - Seizeon Bretta
% ABV Saison / farmhouse ale, fruity, soft malt, crisp, little dry
Lost Abbey - Track
.% ABV Quadrupel / bourbon b.a., raisins, cinnamon, dried chiles
North Coast - Brother Thelonious
.% ABV Belgian strong, rich, robust, strong yeast aroma, banana, raisins
North Coast - B.A. Old Rasputin
.% ABV Bourbon b.a. r.i.s, rich, chocolate, roast coffee, creamy
Prairie - Elizabeth
% ABV Saison / aged with apricots, light fruit flavors
Prairie - Standard
.% ABV Saison / crisp with hoppy finish, spicy lime-like flavor/aroma
Russian River - Damnation
.% ABV Belgian strong ale / banana, pear, sweet malt, earthy hops
Russian River - Salvation
% ABV Belgian strong ale / tawny brown, banana, spice, fruit, malty
Sierra Nevada - Ovila
.% ABV Abbey quadrupel / plums, caramel, rich malt, dark fruit, spice
Stone - Xocoveza Charred
% ABV Imperial milk stout / coffee, spices, Mexican hot chocolate flavors
The Bruery - Saison Rue
.% ABV Saison / malted rye, spicy, fruity yeast, slight citrus hop, rustic notes
The Bruery - Tradewinds
% ABV Abbey tripel / fruity citrus, yeasty notes, hop flavor, Thai basil
Towns - Brghtcider
.% ABV Apple cider / clean, crisp with fresh new apples
Towns - The Bad Apple
.% ABV Cider / semi-dry and bold with a hint of sweetness
Reverend Nat's - Hallelujah Hopricot
.% ABV Hoppy cider / coriander, apricot, apples, sweet, spice
Samuel Smith - Organic Cider
.% ABV Cider / clean apple flavor, apple blossom finish
Steigl - Grapefruit Radler
.% ABV Radler/shandy / fruit juice, tart aroma, natural cloudiness
Clown Shoes - Chocolate Sombrero
.% ABV Imperial stout / tangy, chocolate malts, ancho chiles, vanilla
Clown Shoes - Pecan Pie
.% ABV Imperial porter / pecan, spices, and coffee
Belching Beaver - Peanut Butter
.% ABV Milk stout / high roasted dark stout, sweet and creamy
Almanac - Barbary Coast
% ABV Imperial stout / cacao nibs, chilli pepper, oak, sea salt
Belching Beaver - Ol' Dirty Barrel
.% ABV Bourbon b.a. imp. Stout / nutty, chocolate, bourbon, coffee
Mikkeller - Beergeek Weasel
.% ABV Imperial stout / coffee, vanilla, chocolate, cacao, caramel
Pizza Port - Santa's Little Helper
% ABV Imperial stout / crystal malt, roasted barley, pale chocolate
Prairie - Bomb!
% ABV Imperial stout / aged on espresso beans, chocolate, vanilla, ancho chile
Samuel Smith - Organic Stout
% ABV Chocolate stout / malted barley, cacao, smooth, creamy, deep flavors
Aecht Schlenkerla - Helles
.% ABV Helles lager / subtle smokiness with Bavarian hops
Mission Brewery - Hard Rootbeer
.% ABV Hard rootbeer / creamy, smooth, sweet, vanilla, sarsaparilla
Small Town - Not Your Father's Rootbeer
.% ABV Hard rootbeer / sarsaparilla, wintergreen, anise, vanilla
Almanac Dogpatch Sour
.% ABV Sour / lightly tart with rainier cherries, aged in wine barrels
Almanac - Blackberry
.% ABV Sour / aged in wine barrels with blackberries
Almanac - Blueberry
.% ABV Sour / aged in wine barrels with blueberries
Almanac - Citrus
.% ABV Sour / aged in wine barrels with citrons and oranges
Almanac - Pluot
.% ABV Sour / aged in wine barrels with cross-breed of apricots & plums
Almanac - Strawberry
.% ABV Sour / aged in wine barrels with strawberries
Almanac - Hoppy Sour: Citra
.% ABV Sour / single-hopped, citrusy and fruity flavors
Almanac - Hoppy Sour: Simcoe
.% ABV Sour / single-hopped, dank, musty and Pinney flavors
Almanac - Pumpkin Sour
.% ABV Spiced brown ale, aged in wine and Woodford Reserve bourbon barrels
Bocker - Cuvee De Jacobins
.% ABV Flanders red / fruity cherry aroma with woody finish
Bocker - Jacobins Kriek
.% ABV Lambic / cherries, marzipan, a bit of tartness
Verhaeghe - Duchesse
.% ABV Flanders red / thick and smooth, balsamic vinegar tartness
Cascade - Apricot Sour Ale
.% ABV Wild ale / tart and dry; aged with fresh apricots
Cascade - Blueberry Sour Ale
.% ABV Wild ale / tart and dry; aged with fresh blueberries
Cascade - Gose
.% ABV Gose / tart and fruity wheat ale with salt character
Cascade - Kriek
.% ABV Fruit lambic / sour with touch of oak and intense fruit flavor
Cascade - Sang Noir
.% ABV Wild ale / deep & dark double red aged in pinot and whiskey barrels
Cascade - Sang Rouge
.% ABV Wild ale / very deep, rich and complex sour
Cascade - Strawberry
.% ABV Wild ale / sour; med-body, crisp and dry, full of strawberries
Council - Blueberry
.% ABV Tart saison / lacto-forward nose, intense tart, refreshing
Council - Mango
.% ABV Tart saison / juicy tart flavor, light body
De Brabandere - Petrus
.% ABV Oud bruin / medium bodied sour, Belgian-style brown ale
DBL Mountain - Devil's Kriek
.% ABV Flanders red / unique, funky sour, brewed with cherries
DBL Mountain - Peach Mode
% ABV Wild ale / brewed with peaches, sweet, slight sourness
Firestone - Agrestic
.% ABV Sour red / toasted oak, lemon, vanilla, coconut, tea & spice
Firestone - Bretta Rose
.% ABV Sour / fermented with raspberries, floral notes
Firestone - Bretta Weisse
.% ABV Berliner weisse / stone & tropical fruit, funky yeast, citrus aroma
Karl Strauss / Monkey Paw - Deux Amis
.% ABV Sour / aged with cherries, fruity, oaky, dry finish
Logsdon - Cerasus
.% ABV Flanders red / tart cherry, dried stone fruit, hint of funk
Lost Abbey - Framboise De Amarosa
.% ABV Sour / sour brown with raspberries, fruity, tart
Monkish Brewing - Olivia
.% ABV Wild blonde / foudre-fermented, % brettanomyces, earthy, fruity, oaky
Russian River - Supplication
% ABV Wild ale / brown ale aged in pinot noir barrels, cherry, oak, funk
Russian River - Consecration
% ABV Wild ale / aged in cabernet barrels, dark malts, fruity
The Bruery - Tart Of Darkness
.% ABV Sour stout / tart yet awesomely dark, roast, vanilla, oak
The Bruery - Tonnellerie Rue
.% ABV Wild ale / farmhouse ale, earthy, complex, rustic
The Rare Barrel - Map Of The Sun
.% ABV Wild ale / golden sour aged in oak barrels w/ apricots
Classic Soju
Chamisul, South Korea, ml, .% ABV
Nigori Sake
Gekkeikan, Japan, ml, % ABV
Traditional Sake
Gekkeikan, USA, ml, .% ABV
Tokuri Sake Draft
Hakutsuru, Japan, ml, .% ABV
Red Sangria
Red Wine, OJ, Pineapple Juice, Sprite
White Sangria
White Wine, OJ, Peach Puree, Sprite
Basil Lemonade
Soju, Basil, Fresh Lemon Juice, Soda Water
Bloody Hell Mary
Soju, Ballast Point Bloodymary Mix, House Pickle. Hellfire Option Available
Fuzzy Coco
Soju, Yogurt, Peach Puree, Coconut Water, Peach Ring
Jalapeno Fresh
Soju, OJ, Pineapple Juice, Rotating IPA Beer Fresh Jalapeno Slice
Melted Popsicle
Soju, OJ, Pineapple Juice, Yogurt, Grenadine
Moustrussian
Soju, Mostra Coldbrew Coffee, Milk, Chocolate
Seoul Mule
Soju, Lime Juice, Bitters, Ginger Beer, Mint
Strawberry Mule
Soju, Strawberry Puree, Bitters, Ginger Beer
Soju Shooter
Soju, Framboise Lambic, Cider, or Pineapple Juice
IPA Shooter
Soju, Rotating IPA Beer, Lime Juice
Cabernet Sauvignon
Carnivor, Califronia, , .% ABV. Dark Berries, Coffee and Mocha
Merlot
Kenwood, Sonoma County, , .% ABV. Fruity, Boysenberry
Malbec
Trapiche, Mendoza Argentina, , .% ABV. Soft and Round with Ripe, Saturated Berry Flavors
Pinot Noir
Mark West, California, , .% ABV. Blackberry, Cherry, Chocolate
Red Blend
Apothic, California, , .% ABV. Blackberry, Vanilla and Notes of Mocha
Zinfandel
Rodney Strong, Sonoma County, California, , % ABV. Juicy with Bright Black Raspberry and Spice
Chardonnay
Ferrari-Carano, Sonoma County, , .% ABV. Apple, Citrus, Pear, and Marshmallow, Creamy Toasted Oak Notes
Pinot Grigio
Lagaria, Veneto Italy, , .% ABV. Floral & Fruity
Riesling
Chateau St. Michelle, Columbia Valley, , .% ABV. Apricot & Grapefruit, Light-bodied
Sauvignon Blanc
Starborough, New Zealand, , .% ABV. Citrus and Tropical Fruit, Notes of Fresh Cut Grass, Crisp and Approachable
Prosecco
La Marca, Veneto Italy, % ABV. Apple Blossoms Scent, Tart
Six Grape Reserve Port
Graham's .% ABV. Ripe Plums, Cherry, and Chocolate Notes
Year Old Tawny Port
Graham's % ABV. Nutty Almonds, Mature Fruits, Hint of Orange Peel
Hot Coffee
House Coffee, Medium/Dark Roast
Brazil Oberon Cold Brew Coffee
Mostra Coffee, Medium/Dark Roast, Chocolate and Nutty