Cardiff by the Sea: The birthplace of seaside dining
Cardiff by the Sea
2530 South Coast Hwy 101
Cardiff By Sea, CA 92007
(760) 753-1321
Monday - Saturday
- Lunch
- 11:00 am - 2:30 pm
- Dinner
- 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm
- Top of the House
- 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Sunday
- Champagne Brunch
- 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
- Dinner
- 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm
- Top of the House
- 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Daily
- Sunset Specials
- 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
- Happy Hour - Top of the House
- 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Our Menus
Weekend Champagne Brunch
Brunch Starters
STEAMED CLAMS
Carlsbad sunburst clams, garlic white wine butter sauce, garlic bread 12
SHRIMP CEVICHE
Mango, cucumber, tomato, cilantro, citrus, fresh tortilla chips 11
CARLSBAD AQUAFARM OYSTERS
Half dozen on the half shell, Atomic cocktail sauce 14
GRILLED ARTICHOKE
Olive oil & lemon pepper, sesame aioli dipping sauce 12
MARYLAND-STYLE CRAB CAKES
Spicy remoulade, Asian coleslaw 14
BLACKENED HAWAIIAN AHI CHIPS
Seared rare, on wonton chips, Asian coleslaw, citrus soy, wasabi aioli 15
CRISPY CALAMARI
Marinara dipping sauce 11
TRADITIONAL SHRIMP COCKTAIL
Bloody Mary granita, Atomic cocktail sauce 14
Soups & Salads
NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER 4/7
LOBSTER BISQUE 5/8
CAESAR SALAD
Romaine hearts, baby red romaine, roasted garlic croutons, shaved parmesan 8
BABY SPINACH SALAD
Candied walnuts, raspberries, apples, shaved red onion,
Maytag bleu cheese, balsamic vinaigrette 9
THE BEACH HOUSE SALAD
Organic field greens, fennel, oranges, goat cheese,
teardrop tomatoes, pomegranate vinaigrette 8
CHOPPED VEGETABLE SALAD
Julienne romaine lettuce, tomatoes, carrots, zucchini,
corn, bacon, avocado, Russian dressing 9
CHICKEN BLT SALAD
Grilled chicken breast, smoked bacon, heirloom tomato,
avocado, Boston Bibb, bleu cheese dressing 14
AHI SASHIMI SALAD
Sushi-grade tuna seared rare, boiled egg, roasted potato,
green beans, field greens, Kalamata vinaigrette 17
SEAFOOD SALAD
Lobster, crab, shrimp, clams, calamari, mussels,
scallops, avocado, field greens, lemon chive vinaigrette 18
ITALIAN GARBAGE SALAD
Chopped romaine, salami, garbanzo beans, Kalamata olives,
roasted peppers, cucumbers, fresh mozzarella, balsamic vinaigrette 10
ADD TO ANY SALAD:
Grilled Salmon 7.95 ~ Grilled Chicken 4.95 ~ Five Grilled Shrimp 8.95
Breakfast Entrees
Egg dishes served with watermelon mint salad & tri-colored fingerling potato hash
CLASSIC EGGS BENEDICT
Poached eggs, English muffin, Canadian bacon, hollandaise 14
FILET MIGNON BENEDICT
Beef tenderloin medallions, poached eggs, toasted brioche crostinis, truffled hollandaise 16.5
MARYLAND-STYLE CRAB CAKES BENEDICT
Pan-seared crab cakes, poached eggs, asparagus, béarnaise sauce 17
RICCOTTA BUTTERMILK BLUEBERRY PANCAKES
Lemon blueberry compote, powdered sugar 14
GRANOLA CRUSTED FRENCH TOAST
Fresh local berries with Grand Marnier, powdered sugar 14
CROISSANT BREAKFAST SANDWICH
Black Forest ham, smoked bacon, two fried eggs, Vermont white cheddar 12.5
CARDIFF OMELETTE
Three eggs, crab, avocado, brie 16
GREEN & WHITE OMELETTE
Egg whites, spinach, asparagus, basil, Monterey jack cheese 14
CAPRESE OMELETTE
Three eggs, heirloom tomatoes, organic basil, buffalo mozzarella 14.5
CALIFORNIA OMELETTE
Oven roasted turkey breast, grilled onions, Monterey jack cheese, avocado 15
NEW YORK STEAK & 3 EGGS
10 ounces of the finest Certified Angus Beef 18
BACON or SAUSAGE & 3 EGGS
Choose applewood smoked bacon, breakfast sausage links or turkey maple sausage links 12
Lunch Entrees
THE BEACH HOUSE BURGER
Half-pound of Certified Angus Beef, cheddar, avocado, sesame brioche bun, fries 12
LOBSTER QUESADILLA
Maine lobster, shrimp, Monterey jack, pico de gallo, guacamole 16
CRISPY BAJA MAHI TACOS
Crispy Mahi Mahi, corn tortillas, jalapeno tarter coleslaw, Mexican rice, black beans 16
CHICKEN MILANESE SANDWICH
Panko- parmesan crusted chicken, marinated tomatoes, arugula, truffle oil, ciabatta roll, fries 12
HOISIN-GLAZED SALMON
Shiitake garlic Shanghai noodles, tempurasea beans, Thai basil mint white soy sauce 21
CIOPPINO
Clams, shrimp, mussels, scallops, king crab & fin fish over linguini with a spiced shellfish tomato sauce 18
PAELLA
Chorizo, chicken, clams, mussels, shrimp, saffron rice 19
Lunch
Starters
STEAMED CLAMS
Carlsbad sunburst clams, garlic white wine butter sauce, garlic bread 12
SHRIMP CEVICHE
Mango, cucumber, tomato, cilantro, citrus, fresh tortilla chips 11
CARLSBAD AQUAFARM OYSTERS
Half dozen on the half shell, Atomic cocktail sauce 14
GRILLED ARTICHOKE
Olive oil & lemon pepper, sesame aioli dipping sauce 12
HAWAIIAN AHI SASHIMI
Seared rare, on wonton chips, Asian coleslaw, citrus soy, wasabi aioli 15
HAWAIIAN AHI & KING CRAB STACK
Ahi tartar, king crab, mango, avocado, wasabi aioli, mango coulis, citrus soy, sesame seaweed salad 15
CRISPY CALAMARI
Marinara dipping sauce &jalapeno tartar sauce 11
TRADITIONAL PRAWN COCKTAIL
Five giant Mexican shrimp, Atomic cocktail sauce 14
CRAB CAKES
Spicy remoulade, Asian slaw 14
BACON-WRAPPED BBQ SHRIMP SKEWER
With our homemade barbeque sauce, blue cheese coleslaw 12
SHRIMP & LOBSTER QUESADILLA
Monterey jack cheese, pico de gallo, guacamole 16
Salads & Soups
NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER 4/7
LOBSTER BISQUE 5/8
CAESAR SALAD
Romaine hearts, baby red romaine, roasted garlic croutons, shaved parmesan 8
BABY SPINACH SALAD
Candied walnuts, raspberries, apples, shaved red onion, Maytag bleu cheese, balsamic vinaigrette 9
THE BEACH HOUSE SALAD
Organic field greens, fennel, blood oranges, goat cheese, teardrop tomatoes, pomegranate vinaigrette 8
CHOPPED VEGETABLE SALAD
Julienne romaine lettuce, tomatoes, carrots, zucchini, corn, bacon, avocado, Michael’s dressing 9
CHICKEN BLT SALAD
Grilled chicken breast, smoked bacon, heirloom tomato, avocado, Boston Bibb, bleu cheese dressing 14
SEAFOOD SALAD
Lobster, crab, shrimp, clams, mussels, scallops, avocado, field greens, Meyer lemon chive vinaigrette 18
AHI SASHIMI SALAD
Sushi-grade tuna seared rare, boiled egg, roasted potato, green beans, field greens, Kalamata vinaigrette 17
ITALIAN GARBAGE SALAD
Chopped romaine, salami, garbanzo beans, Kalamata olives,
roasted peppers, cucumbers, fresh mozzarella, balsamic vinaigrette 10
Add to any Salad: Grilled Salmon 7.95 * Grilled Chicken 4.95 * 5 Grilled shrimp 8.95
Late Breakfast
Egg dishes served with watermelon mint salad & tri-colored fingerling potato hash
BREAKFAST BURRITO
Grilled chorizo, bell peppers, fingerling potato, Monterey jack cheese, flour tortilla 15
MARYLAND-STYLE CRAB CAKES BENEDICT
Pan-seared crab cakes, poached eggs, asparagus, béarnaise sauce 17
CROISSANT BREAKFAST SANDWICH
Black Forest ham, smoked bacon, two fried eggs, Vermont white cheddar, potato skillet 12.5
CARDIFF OMELETTE
Three eggs, crab, avocado, brie 16
Between The Bread
THE BEACH HOUSE BURGER
Half-pound of Certified Angus Beef, cheddar, avocado, sesame brioche bun, fries 12
PULLED BBQ PORK SLIDERS
Slow cooked, house made BBQ sauce, Swiss cheese, pickled red onion, fries 12
CHICKEN MILANESE SANDWICH
Panko- parmesan crusted chicken, marinated tomatoes, arugula, truffle oil, ciabatta roll, fries 12
CERTIFIED ANGUS NEW YORK STEAK SANDWICH
Tomato-Kalamata olive relish, spinach, ciabatta roll, fries 17
MAINE LOBSTER ROLL
Maine lobster salad, toasted brioche bun, fries 17
CRISPY BAJA MAHI TACOS
Crispy Mahi Mahi, corn tortillas, jalapeno tarter coleslaw, Mexican rice, black beans 16
CUBAN SANDWICH
Pulled pork, Black Forest ham, Swiss cheese, Dijon mustard, pickles, fries 13
Lunch Entrees
CIOPPINO
Clams, shrimp, mussels, scallops, king crab & fin fish over linguini with a spiced shellfish tomato
sauce 18
PASTA POMODORO
Grilled chicken, fresh tomatoes, basil, parmesan cheese, linguini 16
SHRIMP SCAMPI
Sautéed shrimp, Heirloom tomatoes, artichokes hearts, garlic butter sauce, linguini 17
PAELLA
Chorizo, chicken, clams, mussels, shrimp, saffron rice 19
8 OZ. NEW YORK STEAK
Warm mixed fingerling potato salad, sautéed green beans, chili oil 20
SURF N TURF KEBOB
Filet mignon, shrimp, chimichurri, roasted vegetable couscous 23
HOISIN-GLAZED SALMON
Shiitake garlic Shanghai noodles, tempura sea beans, Thai basil mint white soy sauce 21
Starters Dinner
NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER $7
LOBSTER BISQUE $8
BLACKENED HAWAIIAN AHI CHIPS
Seared rare, on wonton chips, Asian coleslaw, citrus soy, wasabi aioli 15
CARLSBAD AQUAFARM OYSTERS
Half-dozen on the half-shell, Atomic cocktail sauce 14
STEAMED CARLSBAD SUNBURST CLAMS
In our saffron bouillabaisse broth 12
GRILLED ARTICHOKE
Olive oil & lemon pepper, sesame aioli dipping sauce 12
TRADITIONAL SHRIMP COCKTAIL
Bloody Mary granita, Atomic cocktail sauce 14
MARYLAND-STYLE CRABCAKES
Spicy remoulade, Asian coleslaw 14
OYSTERS ROCKEFELLER
Baked with bacon-onion creamed spinach & parmesan 15
CRISPY CALAMARI
Served with marinara sauce 11
BACON-WRAPPED BBQ SHRIMP SKEWER
With our barbeque sauce & blue cheese coleslaw 12
LOBSTER QUESADILLA
Maine lobster, shrimp, Monterey jack, pico de gallo, guacamole 16
CAESAR SALAD
Romaine hearts, baby red romaine, roasted garlic croutons, shaved parmesan 8
BABY SPINACH SALAD
Candied walnuts, raspberries, Granny Smith apples, shaved red onion,
Maytag bleu cheese, balsamic vinaigrette 9
THE BEACH HOUSE SALAD
Organic field greens, fennel, oranges, Farmer’s Market goat cheese,
tomatoes, pomegranate vinaigrette 8
CHOPPED VEGETABLE SALAD
Julienne Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, carrots, zucchini, corn, bacon, avocado, Russian dressing 9
ADD TO ANY SALAD:
Grilled Salmon 10 ~ Grilled Chicken 6 ~ Five Grilled Shrimp 9
Entrees Dinner
We proudly serve the finest Certified Angus Beef
FILET MIGNON
Roasted red potato, asparagus, crispy onions, cabernet demi glace
6oz. Queen Cut 24 10 oz. King Cut 36
NEW YORK STEAK
14oz., whipped potato, sauté spinach, exotic mushroom demi glace 30
LOBSTER TAIL & FILET MIGNON
Our classic Surf n’ Turf, whipped potato, broccolini, cabernet demi glace 49
BLACKENED PORK CHOP
12 oz., chorizo-red potato hash, sauté green beans, whole grain mustard cream sauce 22
LINGUINI POMODORO
Grilled chicken, tomato, basil, parmesan cheese 20
CRAB STUFFED FILET OF SOLE
Summer vegetable medley, whipped potato, lemon cream sauce 23
PACIFIC MAHI MAHI
Shiitake mushroom, edamame, mini bok choy, micro wasabi,
kaffir lime jasmine rice, spicy gingered coconut curry broth 26
HOISIN-GLAZED SALMON
Shiitake garlic Shanghai noodles, tempura sea beans, Thai basil mint white soy sauce 25
HAWAIIAN YELLOWFIN TUNA
Pepper-crusted Sushi-grade Ahi seared rare, mango coulis, wasabi aioli,
whipped potato, stir fry, mango salsa 29
MAINE LOBSTER TAIL
6 oz., Whipped potato, broccolini, drawn butter 30
FRESH WHOLE MAINE LOBSTER
One pound, presented with the shell, whipped potato, asparagus, drawn butter 30
LOBSTER THERMIDOR
One pound Maine lobster, exotic mushrooms, truffle oil, parmesan béchamel sauce 32
ALASKAN KING CRAB LEGS
One pound, whipped potato, broccolini, drawn butter 39
CIOPPINO
Sunburst clams, shrimp, scallops, mussels, crab & catch of the day
over linguini with spiced shellfish tomato sauce 26
Anything Can Surf
Add: 6oz. Lobster Tail 25 ~ ½ lb. Alaskan King Crab Legs 19 ~ Five Grilled shrimp 9
Home Made Desserts
CRÈME BRULEE
Vanilla bean custard, fresh raspberries $7
WARM CHOCOLATE EXPLOSION CAKE
Chocolate sauce, hazelnut ice cream $8
BANANAS FOSTER BREAD PUDDING
Myers rum, caramelized bananas, crème anglaise, caramel sauce $8
MICHAEL’S NEW YORK CHEESECAKE
The Best! With mixed berry compote & a graham cracker crust $6
TIRAMISU
Lady fingers, mascarpone cheese, marsala wine $7
Sunset Specials
4:30pm - 6:00pm
CRAB STUFFED FILET OF SOLE
Summer vegetable medley, whipped potato,
lemon cream sauce 14.95
SAND DABS
Lightly sautéed, toasted almonds, jalapeno tartar
whipped potato, broccolini 14.95
HOISIN-GLAZED SALMON
shiitake garlic Shanghai noodles,
tempura sea beans, Thai basil mint white soy sauce 16.95
CERTIFIED ANGUS TOP SIRLOIN
6 oz., roasted garlic whipped potato, caramelized baby carrots,
cabernet demi glace 17.95
BLACKENED PORK CHOP
12 oz., chorizo-red potato hash, sauté green beans, whole
grain mustard cream sauce 14.95
LINGUINI POMODORO
Grilled chicken, tomato, basil, parmesan cheese 14.95
SUNBURST CLAMS & BLACK MUSSELS
Caramelized onions, roasted garlic, chili flakes,
Basil, white wine butter sauce, linguini 15.95
MAINE LOBSTER TAIL
6 oz tail, Whipped potato, broccolini, drawn butter 24.95
Children's Menu
(For our guests 12 and under)
CHEESEBURGER
Half pound Certified Angus Beef, cheddar, tomato, onion, lettuce, pickle & shoestring fries 7.95
LINGUINE
With butter or marinara 6.95
CRISPY CHICKEN TENDERS
With shoestring fries and ranch dressing 6.95
GRILLED CHEESE
Cheddar on white with shoestring fries 6.95
Starters Top of the House
TRADITIONAL SHRIMP COCKTAIL
5 large shrimp, Atomic cocktail sauce 13.95
CARLSBAD AQUAFARM OYSTERS
Half-dozen on the half-shell,
Atomic cocktail sauce 13.95
HAWAIIAN AHI & KING CRAB STACK
Ahi tartar, king crab, mango, avocado,
wasabi aioli, mango coulis, citrus soy,
sesame seaweed salad 14.95
BLACKENED HAWAIIAN AHI SASHIMI
Fried Wonton chips, Asian coleslaw,
citrus soy, wasabi aioli 13.95
CARLSBAD OYSTER SHOOTER
With Tequila or Vodka 3.95
SHRIMP CEVICHE
Mango, cucumbers, tomatoes, lime juice,
cilantro, shrimp, crispy tortilla chips 10.95
GRILLED ARTICHOKE
Lemon pepper, drawn butter
sesame aioli dipping sauce 11.95
MARYLAND-STYLE CRAB CAKES
Spicy remoulade, Asian coleslaw 13.95
OYSTERS ROCKEFELLER
Baked with bacon-onion creamed
spinach, parmesan 14.95
CRISPY CALAMARI
Served with marinara sauce 11.95
CRISPY MAHI MAHI TACO
Jalapeno tartar coleslaw, salsa fresca,
queso fresca 4.50
CHIMICHURRI SHRIMP NACHOS
Smothered in Monterey jack & queso fresca,
black beans, guacamole, salsa fresca,
sour cream, jalapenos 10.95
ROASTED GARLIC CHEESE BREAD
Marinara dipping sauce 2.95
COCONUT SHRIMP
5 coconut shrimp, chilled spicy Asian
noodles and sweet chili sauce 12.95
SOUPS & SALADS
CLAM CHOWDER
Cup 3.95 Bowl 5.95
LOBSTER BISQUE
Cup 4.95 Bowl 6.95
CAESAR SALAD
Romaine hearts, baby red romaine,
roasted garlic, croutons, shaved parmesan 7.95
BABY SPINACH SALAD
Candied walnuts, raspberries, Granny Smith apples,
shaved red onion, Maytag bleu cheese,
balsamic vinaigrette 7.95
THE BEACH HOUSE SALAD
Organic field greens, fennel, oranges,
Farmer’s Market goat cheese, teardrop tomatoes,
pomegranate vinaigrette 7.95
CHOPPED VEGETABLE SALAD
Julienne Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, carrots,
zucchini, corn, bacon, avocado,
Russian dressing 8.95
CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD
Sesame crusted chicken, cashews,
crispy wontons, oranges, romaine, cabbage,
cilantro ginger vinaigrette 12.95
AHI SASHIMI SALAD
Sashimi-grade yellowfin tuna seared rare,
hard boiled eggs, roasted potatoes, green beans,
field greens, Kalamata olive vinaigrette 16.95
SEAFOOD SALAD
Lobster, crab, shrimp, calamari, clams,
mussels, scallops, avocado, organic field greens,
Meyer lemon-chive vinaigrette 16.95
ADD TO ANY SALAD:
Grilled Chicken 4.95 * 5 Grilled Shrimp 7.95
Grilled Salmon 9.95
Entrees Top of the House
SANDWICHES
BEACH HOUSE BURGER
Lettuce, tomatoes, onions, cheddar cheese,
avocado, thousand island dressing, fries 11.95
PORK SLIDERS
Slow cooked pork, house made bbq sauce,
Swiss cheese, pickled red onions, fries 14.95
OPEN FACED NEW YORK STEAK
10 oz New York Steak, garlic butter ciabatta,
roasted shallot sauce, blue cheese crumbles,
crispy onions 17.95
FLATBREAD PIZZA & PASTAS
Monterey jack cheese, red onions, cilantro 11.95
BBQ CHICKEN PIZZA
MARGHERITA PIZZA
Mozzarella, fresh roma tomato, basil 10.95
FILET MIGNON & SHRIMP LINGUINI
Filet mignon tips, shrimp, caramelized onions,
spinach, truffle herb cream sauce 17.95
GRILLED CHICKEN LINGUINI
Exotic mushrooms, asparagus, Alfredo sauce 12.95
SHRIMP FRA DIABLO
Five shrimp, spicy marinara, linguini 13.95
ENTREES
SURF N TURF KEBOB
Filet tips, shrimp, roasted vegetable cous cous 22.95
PAELLA
Saffron rice, peas, chorizo, chicken,
clams, mussels, shrimp 18.95
ANGUS TOP SIRLOIN
Warm potato salad, bacon, green onions,
green beans 19.95
BLACKENED SALMON
Roasted garlic- herb mashed potato, baby carrots,
asparagus, lemon cream sauce 20.95
Happy Hour Top of the House
7 NIGHTS A WEEK 4:00pm - 7:00pm
DRINK SPECIALS
DRAFT BEERS 2.95
DOMESTIC BEERS 2.95
MARY 3.95
WELL DRINKS 3.45
HOUSE WINE 3.95
MOJITO 5.95
MARGARITA 5.95
BLOODY
MAI TAI 5.95
WELL MARTINI 4.95
COSMOPOLITAN 5.95
GRILL SPECIALS
ROASTED GARLIC CHEESE BREAD
Marinara dipping sauce 1.95
ROMAINE CAESAR SALAD 3.95
CUP OF CLAM CHOWDER 2.95
CRISPY MAHI MAHI TACO
Jalapeno tartar coleslaw, salsa fresca,
queso fresca 3.50
HALF GRILLED ARTICHOKE
Lemon pepper, sesame aioli dipping sauce 4.95
CHIMICHURRI SHRIMP NACHOS
Smothered in Monterey jack & queso fresca,
black beans, guacamole, salsa fresca,
sour cream, jalapenos 9.95
GRILLED MARGHERITA PIZZA
Mozzarella, fresh roma tomato, basil 6.95
CRISPY CALAMARI
Served with marinara sauce 9.95
CHICKEN LINGUINI ALFREDO
With exotic mushrooms & asparagus 9.95
BEACH HOUSE BURGER
Lettuce, tomatoes, onions, cheddar cheese,
avocado, thousand island dressing, fries 8.95
CARLSBAD OYSTER SHOOTER
With Tequila or Vodka 3.95
SHRIMP CEVICHE
Mango, cucumbers, tomatoes, lime juice,
cilantro, shrimp, crispy tortilla chips 7.95
