Where the desert meets the sea.

High Marea is a Sonoran coastal kitchen in Del Mar—a place where the sun-bleached flavors of the desert collide with the Pacific's freshest catch.

Marea

— Spanish for tide

The name is a nod to the rhythm of coastal life, the pull of something bigger. And the “high”? That's the feeling we're chasing. The high of a perfect bite. A cold beer after a hot day. A table full of people you love.

Cooked the old way.

We fry in 100% beef tallow. No seed oils. Ever.

It's how food was cooked before shortcuts became the standard. Better flavor. Better for you. No compromises.

Ingredients that matter.

Tortillas

Somos Maíz

Heirloom organic corn, nixtamalized the traditional way

On Tap

Local SD Craft

Russian River, AleSmith, Coronado & more

Cooking Fat

100% Beef Tallow

Zero seed oils in our kitchen

Every choice is intentional.

Built by people who give a damn.

Our team brings together years of experience from some of San Diego's best kitchens, united by a shared belief: food should be made with care, served with warmth, and enjoyed without pretense.

We're cooks, surfers, neighbors, and friends. High Marea isn't just where we work—it's the place we'd want to eat.

Come hungry.

Find us in Del Mar. No reservations—just good food, cold drinks, and a seat at the table.

1555 Camino Del Mar

Del Mar, CA 92014