Had a wonderful time thanks to our server Emily. She had great suggestions, super sweet and attentive which is rare with kids these days. We'll be back for sure! read more

Leigh made our experience the best!! Vibes were great and apps were yummy. Will definitely be back!!

Amazing food, service and server. My server Emily was fabulous. Very helpful, respectful and a great smile. Love this place.

Beachside bar near Del Mar. Went for some dinner after the track. The restaurant is next to the beach which is great, but there was no air conditioning so it was very stuffy in the restaurant. Service and food is your typical sports bar food. read more

Cardiff Beach Bar At Tower 13 - New American Near Me - Cardiff, California

Overall not a bad experience. They have something for everyone on the menu. Tacos, burgers, wings, salads, etc. classic bar food. We got carnitas tacos, wings, chicken club sandwich, burger, and the brownie sundae. The burger was the best thing on the menu so stick with that. Wings were slimy and room temperature when served so not sure about those. The grilled chicken club was wimpy. A very very small portion of chicken was served. Almost like a single chicken tender was used for the entire sandwich. The carnitas tacos were just okay, nothing special. The brownie sundae was actually nice. Warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Overall just an okay experience with the food. Nothing I would specifically come back for. The vibes were the best part. Lots of TVs for sports and live music on this particular night. Pretty good hang but I wouldn't go out of my way for this spot. read more

Great location, across the street from the beach. Good food, especially their pizza. Casual and chill atmosphere.

Sophia is an excellent server. Great attention and is a gem. Recommend to ask to be in her section to have her wait on you.

5star food 5 , 5 star service, 5 star atmosphere.. big outdoor covered patio with view if beach and game day everywhere you look..

Waiting 10 minutes in a dead restaurant for a glass of iced tea... this place used to be solid. Typical SoCal bar/restaurant setting. Menu seems like it's struggling to stay relevant.. read more

Sunset trivia's semi finals were hosted here at tower 13, and none of my friends and I have ever been here before. Steps away from the beach parking can be a little tight as is with most beachside restaurants. The menu was extensive and a little pricy. My friends and I ordered a variety of sandwiches and I personally ordered the ahi poke tostadas to split with my friend. The poke was delicious! Seasoned well with a good balance of poke to crunchy veggies (onions and cucumbers). The spicy was not overbearing at all. If they had this as a nacho and not just tostada I think it'd be popular among guests. The drink sections were also extensive to cater to alcoholic and non alcoholic options. Staff was super friendly and items came out in a decent amount of time considering how many guests were occupying the space just for trivia: read more

It has it has everything- great drinks, food, live bands from time to time& all the games. Not to mention the crazy good staff.

Love the location. Had a great relaxing time, food was good and my server Emily was amazing!

Great spot, staff are always nice and helpful. The new parking setup is an improvement, spots are much clearer and it's less congested when leaving. Ashley is awesome; she remembers us by name, knows our usual food & drink orders by heart, checks on us frequently, and is especially kind towards my stepsister which means a lot. read more

We came here tonight after a beautiful day at the beach in Cardiff, and it did not disappoint. Our server was knowledgeable, helpful, and very nice. It's definitely more of an airy, relaxed and casual vibe here. The Padres game was playing on all of the tvs, which was just fine with us as we are fans. There is ample outdoor seating to enjoy with little slices of ocean view. We had the grilled shrimp tacos served with chips and salsa , and the fish and chips, along side cold blonde ales. Everything came out quickly and was tasty and filling. I definitely want to try the gnarly nachos, the new burger offerings, and flatbreads next time we go back. They're doing a fun 80s night here and trivia on Tuesdays. They also have live music and DJs on certain nights. read more

Food was amazing, I had the Fish & chips and my husband ordered the Tuna tostadas. Both were delicious! The Paloma with Volcan Tequila is a must. read more

We went here after going to the beach to watch a World Cup game. There were lots of people there and it was a lively atmosphere. The service was ok, but to be fair there were many people. The food was pretty good but the cry baby sauce is insane. It was the spiciest thing I've ever had in my life and I love spicy food. I wasn't really able to enjoy it too much, it was so spicy. The sandwich was kind of bland but not bad I guess for bar food (kinda overpriced tho) read more

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I have been here before & it has been okay so I will give it some grace because the atmosphere is fun for sports games. However the service is absolutely terrible & they are always extremely understaffed. I've worked in the service industry before so I always try to be as understanding as possible when it's busy but waiting over 1 hour for a round of drinks is pretty crazy, we even asked if we could cancel the round because it was taking so long & then they finally brought them over & wouldn't take them off our tab which is fine but honestly kinda ruined our time (we also ordered 1 app that took over an hour, got served without utensils or plates, asked for them multiple times, they finally arrived once we were done). Overall honestly so disappointed read more

This place is located on the Encintas side of Cardiff State Beach. Parking is a nightmare. It is average bar food and mediocre cocktails. They do have a decent draft beer selection. We popped in for dinner at about 6:00 pm. It was crowded. We were able to find a few spots the bar, then moved to a table. It has a beachy bar vibe. Service was okay. The food came out price by piece. It was about 15 minutes in between the first item arriving and the last. I had the patty melt which was pretty good and some sort of loaded fries with Carnitas on it. Those were pretty good. Over all, an average experience. read more

My husband and I have enjoyed coming to Tower 13 for a long time for the chill atmosphere and select food items, wings and mango salsa fish tacos. Service is always friendly. The rating is based off of the cost. Our Sunday late lunch cost $62, no drinks. It seems strange to add a $3 surcharge for each taco. I did get the grilled mahi mahi tacos but seems appropriate to just price the plate accordingly. read more

On a mellow Sunday we decided to head up the coast of San Diego to try out a different spot than we usually do and we ended up on the 101 in Cardiff at Tower 13. I had heard of my parents checking out this place but I had never been so we decided to check it out. It was a gorgeous day so we decided to sit outside and enjoy a couple drinks and some apps to share. We decided on the nachos which were super good and we got the larger size so we could share. We also got a cup of the chili that came with toast on the side, let me tell you those pieces of toast were so buttery and good I was obsessed! It wasn't too busy which I was surprised because it was such a nice day but we had a great time and I am sure we would stop by again if we are in the area. read more

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Stopped in on a Tuesday evening and was seated right away. It has a nice casual atmosphere across from the beach. Enjoyed a margarita and glass of red blend wine. Ordered coconut shrimp, nicely deep fried served with Thai sweet chili; tower trio salsa with tortillas chips, enjoyed the mango salsa; and seared ahi tuna salad with wasabi aioli and balsamic dressing. read more

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The food wasn't that great and the service was lousy I had to wave my hands to get the waitress attention it was empty and she was busy talking to coworkers-_- the ambiance is lame is boring. read more

If you are expecting to watch the NBA finals here or any important sports game that paying customers actually want to see ... i would pick somewhere else! They insisted on playing college baseball instead. Waitress was very nice though. read more

My review is for families. I find the staff to be exceptionally accommodating to families. The service is solid. The food is good and there's always a place to sit. I can't really speak for the nighttime bar scene but as far as daytime service goes, we love this place. read more

Ordered the Ahi Poki Tostadas and carnitas burrito. The kids shared a pizza. We went during the week so it was slow, but great service and the food was delicious. PS: for fun I tried a side of their hottest wing sauce (Cry Baby). It's extremely spicy, wash your hands before touching anything read more

Cardiff Beach Bar At Tower 13 - Cry Baby Wing Sauce - New American Near Me - Cardiff, California

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Excellent food and atmosphere with a great beer collection. Thank you for hosting the Sunset Trivia Semi-Finals!

The food was delicious! I had the cheese steak sandwich and my son had the surf burger. I had a Tower 13 IPA and it was great. Service and ambience was excellent. read more

Delicious food next to the beach! What more could you ask for? Excellent, friendly service. Love the coconut shrimp and High Tide burger! Their fries are so crispy and light. Our puppies got a burger patty to share and we enjoyed a relaxing breeze on the patio. Our waitress was so friendly and she also catered to our French bulldogs. We'll be coming back all the time! read more

Great ambiance to watch your favorite sports teams wether college and professional Food was awesome and friendly staff read more

So....been going here for many many years. And considering the struggle that many places have had since the plandemic....i gave it pause for a while. But the service has gone down (they just seem uninterested) and the prices have gone up (and the food is not better for it). When I asked for ranch in addition to another sauce it was given to me but then I had a $1 charge on my bill. I don't mind paying for extras (ranch really???) but at least tell me. So that sucked! And since Darrell left the vibe is just different. Pros: lots of TVs music, space and parking is good! read more

Tower 13 is a beachy sports bar/restaurant right by the water. They have tvs around the restaurant to watch the various games, and they offer covered outdoor seating with heating lamps. The food offerings include wings, pizzas, sandwiches, burritos, burgers, salads, seafood, and they had a few vegetarian options. I ordered the vegan burger with regular cheese and a side of fries. The burger came with ample amounts of avocado, and the fries were DELISH. They had a good amount of beers on tap. The cocktails looked fun- my friend loved the Mexican Mai Tai so much he ordered 3. I'll be back when I'm in Cardiff next time. Note: definitely carpool if possible. The parking lot is small. You might get lucky with a spot on the street! read more

The food here is saucy and exquisite! The poke is super fresh. Beer is served quickly and ice cold! Our server Ariana was extremely sweet and attentive. Would definitely recommend this place to any friends or families that might want to visit. read more

Fun beach sports bar! Great drinks! Nice for sunny afternoon . We didn't try the food but the atmosphere-beach vibes-drinks are worth the stop on an afternoon drive on the California coastline. read more

Cardiff Beach Bar At Tower 13 - Tequila on the rocks with the best freshest lime juice ever!! - New American Near Me - Cardiff, California

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You guys have everything going for you except for your food and drinks and I'm guessing the owner isn't aware? How come you can't make decent chicken tenders? This should be the easiest thing to not mess up? The burger is terrible- just fix it! You used to have good margaritas, now they are just a splash of tequila in limeade. I could keep going but I think the main point is just make something really good or stand out. Menu pricing upgrades don't match what I'm charges (fries v tater tots- I mean it's only a dollar off but still- get it right so I don't feel like you're being shady) There's a reason why no one is coming here anymore. It's just really poor quality read more

The servers are always so nice and the food is amazing. We have been wanted to go here since we moved here 2 years ago and finally did, it did not disappoint. I don't know why we didn't go sooner. We are obsessed with the burger and their steak nachos are to die for. Best nachos I've had! Their drinks are great too. HIGHLY recommend!! read more

I joined a group here last night. I had never been to this restaurant before. Emily took great care of us. As new members arrived, she welcomed each one and got their drink and food orders. She was very timely and professional. I had the Baja salad which was awesome and even better with the grilled shrimp. I host Meetup groups and I am looking forward to bringing my group here in the future. read more

Unfortunate end to a near perfect Father's Day. After taking maternity pictures at Cardiff State Beach, I took my 8 1/2 month pregnant wife and 2 year old son to Tower 13 for an early Father's Day dinner. After ordering drinks and entrees, our rambunctious son fell out of his chair leaving him crying and upset. After returning from consoling him outside there was an instant change in service from the staff. NO ONE came to check on us for about 30 minutes. After multiple attempts to make eye contact with the staff, we had to get our own napkins and silverware in order to enjoy our meal. As my wife left to change our son, the check was dropped at our table, the new server explaining that my wife had asked for the check on her way out, which she did not. No one asked if we needed boxes and I had to approach the bar to receive additional to-go items. We'd frequented this establishment on numerous occasions but this was by far the worst experience we've had since having our son. We felt alienate and embarrassed, leaving my wife in tears that Father's Day was ruined. We don't know exactly what caused this lack of hospitality but with over 30 years of service industry experience between us, we know the situation could have been handled very differently. We may return in the future because we haven't had issues in the past, but it is very unlikely due to the nature of how the experience made us feel. read more

Ocean view. Fantastic food. 20 beers on tap plus amazing cocktails. Ahi poke tostadas and Gnarly Nachos are amazing. Burgers, Philly Cheese (get the garlic fries), Cuban sandwiches, chicken club, and fish tacos - so good. Doug W and his team run a great restaurant and bar - and the sports scene on 15 screens is happening big time. Got a private party? Their back patio with private service and private bar is perfect for up to 50 people - and the prices won't break the bank. This place is amazing, and the crowd is friendly and it's usually not overcrowded. Add in some live music on the outside stage on weekends (check the schedule) and it's a winner winner! So - don't hesitate, just come on down and enjoy! You won't regret it. Promise! read more

This place absolutely ROCKS! After of day of shopping along the coast, the family and I decided to try this place for some much needed dinner. Easy to find parking adjacent to the restaurant. They do have an attendant monitoring the parking lot to make sure no beach goers are using it. We were greeted with friendly staff upon arrival with a "sit anywhere you like". They have inside and outside seating, along with a spacious bar area. Our waitress immediately came to our table for drink orders and she was just an absolute sweetheart!! The food was fresh and DELICIOUS. I highly recommend the elote fries to start. I honestly would come back everyday for them! Everything else we ordered was so damn good. Our waitress kept our drinks filled and made sure to check on us that everything was ok. Great place and great staff. I can't wait to come back and try more things off the menu. read more

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In town for a soccer tournament in Del Mar, we found ourselves leaving the fields on a Sunday evening with some hungry kids and adults... Our party of four joined several other families at Cardiff Beach Bar at Tower 13, and we were thrilled to find that they could accommodate our very large party of approximately 11 kids and 10 adults. We sat at the two long tables right near the entrance... kids at one table / adults at the other. We started out with orders of chips, salsa and guac. The chips were a huge hit as well as the salsa, but the guac was a bit underwhelming. Aside from the guac, everything else was great... Service was super attentive and the staff was following Covid precautions. Drinks at the adult table included beer, wine, and cocktails. I personally recommend the vodka cucumber agave cocktail. The kids enjoyed their pizza, burgers, etc... and adults had fish tacos, nachos, and a few other dishes. Everyone seemed content. If you're in the area and looking for a casual beachy vibe with plenty of parking and both indoor and outdoor seating, this place is it! read more

Cardiff Beach Bar At Tower 13 - Fish tacos and cucumber cocktail - New American Near Me - Cardiff, California