Cardiff Beach Bar @ Tower 13

2633 S Coast Hwy 101, Cardiff
(760) 635-1200

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Athena McDonald

I watched a Padres game here and had a great time. it was really overpriced though. $50+ for 2 regular size margaritas and a Caesar salad with shrimp... i did have a great time. just thought it was busy.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Paige Siberell

Such a fun place to come and watch the games!!! Also very good drinks and the happy hour is great!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Bald Wolverine

We got there early Saturday morning and were one of the first people in the restaurant. It was nearly impossible to get ahold of our server. My friend ordered his burrito but I was not hungry, so I did not order anything. Our server proceeded to have a male server come over to our table and yell at me for “soliciting their services by requesting a glass of tap water but not ordering any food when my friend ordered.” I was going to order food a little bit later but we were so uncomfortable we left and will not be coming back. This is the first time (and likely last) I can say we tipped 0%.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Yung (Yung Baldy)

If I could give this place 0 stars I would. Staff was overtly rude to my friend and I for no reason and even accused my friend of “soliciting” (I think he meant to say loitering) because he wasn’t hungry enough to have anything besides water at 10am. It’s not like the bar was running out of seats, it was not even at half capacity when we went. Then there was the deceptive menu that has a hidden 6$ charge for any protein to the burrito… and the audacity of the waitress to give me a dirty look for tipping 0$ did it for me ? wouldn’t recommend any of my friends or family to go since I am never giving them my future business and it’s quite a shame because they do have a great location, just terrible, stingy service. Place is an absolute joke.

I’m genuinely curious how this place has an overall 4.5 rating, surely those two workers I interested with didn’t contribute to that at all. Odds are you can close your eyes and point at any bar in Cardiff and have a much better time there than I did at tower 13. Save your time and money.

UPDATE: I just checked my transaction history and these guys retroactively added a 5$ tip that I did not authorize whatsoever so I will be disputing this charge. Just a heads up for you all to always be diligent around slimy business practices.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 1

Rob Arevalo

Go Blue!

Tim Leeuwerink

Great place.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Dave Westaway

3 delicious carnitas tacos, and margaritas!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Grilled Fish Tacos

David Morris

The food was good. The service was TERRIBLE.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 1

Keri Giordano

Loved the patio, beer, music and that it is dog friendly! Highly recommend

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Garlic Fries, Garlic Truffle Fries, Chicken Wings

Raymond Barkley

Kid-friendliness: All ages on back patio

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Fries, Fish & Chips

Lynn M

We come here to watch our favorite sporting events and always have a fun and delicious time. The only downside is the limited parking for the often packed house. Luckily, this isn’t an issue for us since we prefer to walk. Despite this, we highly recommend the place. It's a great spot for sports fans.

Food: 5

Service: 5

Peter McDade, PhD

Great atmosphere, friendly staff, delicious food, and easy parking. Our go to place!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

AZ Bachelorette Party

Hands down the best spicy bloody Mary’s and the absolute best mahi mahi tacos

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Quin Patterson

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.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Fernanda Mejia

The food was really horrible, full of fat. We ordered a steak bathed in beer. It was full of oil and a lot of disgusting dough. The truth is, the potatoes are swimming in oil. The place is nice, but the food is disgusting.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 4

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