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Tower 13, Cardiff, CA

Tower 13

4.4
4.4
14 Reviews
$30 and under
American
2633 S Coast Highway 101, Cardiff, CA 92007

About this restaurant

  • Great for happy hour
  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood gem
Cardiff Beach Bar @ Tower 13 is a great beach/sports bar, owned by locals with an attitude that “when you’re here, you’re a local too”. We serve delicious food from an extensive menu that focuses on gourmet burgers, pizza, chicken wings and salads. We have a great view of the Pacific Ocean, directly across from the sandy beach at lifeguard tower 13 in beautiful Cardiff by the Sea. When you come to Tower 13 you’ll find a chill beach vibe to complement our two outdoor patios, and our attentive and friendly staff will help you find your perfect libation from our selection of great wine and cocktails and our 24 beers on tap. To make things even better we have 27 TVs for viewing your favorite sports teams, live music every Wednesday & Friday night and Saturday & Sunday afternoons during the spring and summer months. Our goal is to see that you leave Tower happier than when you got here! So, stop by and let us show you why we are a true San Diego destination.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Burgers, Comfort Food
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Tue 11:30 am–10:00 pm Wed, Thu 11:30 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–12:00 am Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    AJ Mortazavi
  • Neighborhood
    Encinitas
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wine

What 14 people are saying

Tower 13 reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4
4.4 based on all time ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

14 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 16, 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great beach pub

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  2. JImmy

    San Diego50 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 24, 2019

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Just an over priced bar near the beach. Ok service ok food.

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  3. Lucy VIP

    San Diego36 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 26, 2019

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    The garlic truffle fries were good. My turkey club was not. Plus I asked for no bacon and the brought it with bacon. My mother ordered their carnitas tacos. She said they were tasteless. I will not be eating there again.

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  4. VitoSanDiego

    San Diego56 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 23, 2019

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Truly mediocre. Service was weak and the food disappointed. The chili was much too spicy and the boneless chicken was slightly above average bar food.

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  5. cryzzm VIP

    San Diego8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 21, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The loaded carne asada tots were absolutely delicious! Nice ocean views.

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  6. Terry

    San Francisco39 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on September 11, 2018

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Great Happy Hour, plenty of interesting offerings on the menu. If you can't find several things you like, I would be surprised. Food/Beverages are very good and come at a good price.

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  7. BigTomLasVegas

    San Diego12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 1, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food every time. Tonight our food came out really quick(good thing). Service was top notch.

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  8. Katherine

    Los Angeles20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 25, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was great. Dog friendly! Which is a must for us! Great tacos, especially the price!

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  9. BootsieBarker VIP

    Phoenix37 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on July 7, 2018

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Everything here is just kinda ok. Parking was tough and leaving onto busy PCH was death defying.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 1, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great staff and food. Fair prices, lively and welcoming. Headed back soon had such a nice time.

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Tower 13 is rated 4.4 stars by 14 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Tower 13

2633 S Coast Highway 101, Cardiff, CA 92007

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Encinitas
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Tue 11:30 am–10:00 pm Wed, Thu 11:30 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–12:00 am Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Burgers, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    AJ Mortazavi
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wine
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