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Animae

Name: Animae
Address: 969 Pacific HWY, San Diego, CA, United States, 92132
Telephone: (619) 432-1225
Price range: más de $50
Rating: 4.8

Visa Dining Collection

más de $50

Asiática contemporáneo

969 Pacific HWY, San Diego, 92132 CA

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2 personas

14 jun 2025

7:00 p.m.

Reservado 69 veces hoy

Acerca de este restaurante

Bueno para ocasiones especiales
Ideal para disfrutar cócteles creativos
Elegante

Located just steps from the waterfront, ANIMAE is where West Coast flair meets Asian soul. Under the direction of Executive Chef Tara Monsod, a James Beard Award finalist, the menu delivers bold, genre-defying dishes like her signature Pork Tomahawk Tocino—a smoky, sweet, deeply umami showstopper grilled over a traditional coal-fired oven.

Inside, ANIMAE stuns with a maximalist-meets-modern aesthetic: think art deco glam, velvet banquettes, mirrored ceilings, and an energy that’s both sultry and celebratory. Whether you're dining in the main room or sipping cocktails in the tucked-away lounge, every corner invites you to stay awhile.

Por qué son un Ícono

Chef ejecutivo: Brian Malarkey

MICHELIN Plate2022

Del equipo editorial de OpenTable: La chef filipino-estadounidense Tara Monsod lleva el concepto de cocina fusión a otro nivel en este maravilloso espacio de estilo art déco. Monsod es de los pocos chefs del país que lleva la cocina filipina al mundo culinario gourmet con suculentas adaptaciones de clásicos como crujientes orejas de cerdo y el kare-kare. Este método le valió numerosos premios, incluida una prestigiosa placa Michelin.

Áreas del restaurante

Información adicional

Ambiente
Cena fina
Precios
más de $50
Cocinas
Asiática contemporáneo, Californiana, Cortes de carne
Horarios
Cena Lun–Jue, Dom 17:00–21:00 Vie, Sáb 17:00–21:30
Número de teléfono
(619) 432-1225
Página web
https://animaesd.com/
Opciones de pago
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Informal y elegante
Instalaciones para eventos privados
The Great Gatsby-meets-Madmen-meets-The Matrix interior is a fantastical futurist’s journey, transporting diners to the Shikoku firefly forest in Japan, an event venue that’s both ethereal and theatrical. ANIMAE is the perfect space to host and celebrate your special events.

Ubicación
969 Pacific HWY, San Diego, 92132 CA
Galardonado
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Zona
Centro de la ciudad/Gaslamp
Intersección en calle
Pacific Highway and West Broadway
Parking details
Estacionamiento en vía pública
Adicional
Acceso para silla ruedas, Asientos en la barra, Banquete, Bar / Sala pública, Bar completo, Cargo por descorche, Cervezas, Cócteles, Para no fumadores, Salón privado, Vinos, Vista

Platos populares

Menú

El menú de Animae se actualizó por última vez el 30/4/2025.

Hot Dishes

Wonton
wagyu, chili garlic oil, soy vinaigrette
Taiwanese Chicken
schezuan peppercorn, hot honey, thai basil aioli
Hunan Lamb Chops
cumin, szechuan peppercorn, cilantro cream
Crispy Pig Ear
sweet tamarind glaze, bean sprouts, tofu, peanuts
Mantou
chive steamed bun, soy glaze, sour cream butter
Gimmari
shirmp & pork roll, gochujang, trout roe, perilla leaf

Cold Dishes

Tuna Crispy Rice
charred chili ponzu, spicy aioli, turnip
Cucumbers
soy, fresno chili, sesame, cilantro
Tuna Kinilaw
coconut, calamansi, cilantro oil
Nori Ceasar Salad
little gem, crispy anchovy, parmesan
Spring Pea Salad
coconut cream, pinipig, lime leaf, cotija
Mussel Escabeche
cucumber, Nam Jim seafood, pickled green strawberry

Sides

Coal Roasted Cabbage
brown butter miso, charred lime
Wagyu Fried Rice
maitake, trumpet mushrooms, garlic, egg
Crispy Potatoes
A5 fat, chinese sausage jam, koji sour cream
Crab Fried Rice
chino farms egg, lemon, old bay masago crisp
Charred Carrots
maple black garlic glaze, smoked almonds

Japanese A5

Miyazaki Strip Loin
Miyazaki Tenderloin

American Steaks

8 Oz Prime Filet
16 Oz Prime New York
38 Oz Dry Aged Ribeye

Other Plates

Grilled Half Chicken
lemongrass, nam jim jaew sauce, thai pickles
Short Rib Kare Kare
long beans, eggplant, bagoong peanut oil
Pork Tomahawk Tocino
sweet beet glaze, mango sawsawan
Szechuan Spicy Seabass
cabbage, garlic chive, spicy broth, mala oil
Yu Xiang Rice Cakes & Shiitake
green beans, mushrooms, pickled fresno, cilantro
Lobster Palabok
bucatini pasta, chicharron, trout roe

Delectable Desserts

animae serves globally-inspired delectable desserts created with popular eastern flavors and ingredients

Sweets

Apple Yuzu Sorbet
sorrel cream, coconut crumble, green apple, yuzu meringue
Buko Pandan
young coconut mousse, pandan anglaise, pandan gelee
Chocolate Cremeux
miso sesame cream, chocolate crumble, korean chili cashew
Sakura Panna Cotta
feuilletine, fresh strawberry
Turon Tart
carmalized brown sugar custard, jackfruit gel, crispy wafers, banana ice cream

Lo que dicen 3,522 personas

Reseñas de Animae de comensales del restaurante. Basadas en valoraciones recientes.

Calificaciones y reseñas generales

Solo los comensales que han comido en este restaurante pueden realizar reseñas

4.8

4.8 de acuerdo a calificaciones recientes

4.7Comida
4.8Servicio
4.8Ambiente
4.3Valor

Ruido • Moderado

3,522 reseñas

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Comensal de OpenTable VIP
San Diego1 reseña
5.0
Comieron hace 2 días
1. Global 5
2. Comida 5
3. Servicio 5
4. Ambiente 5
Excellent!! The food was amazing and service exceptional
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M
Melissa
San Diego3 reseñas
5.0
Comieron hace 3 días
1. Global 5
2. Comida 5
3. Servicio 5
4. Ambiente 5
had a great dinner here. we loved the service, ambience and food was great! we especially enjoyed the Tawainese Chicken! Cannot wait to go back for that. We also had the Short Rib, a definite must try as well as Crab Fried Rice. We also tried the Australian Wagyu, and it was good but not a scene stealer. That chicken though…..
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Adam VIP
Los Ángeles19 reseñas
5.0
Comieron hace 6 días
1. Global 5
2. Comida 5
3. Servicio 5
4. Ambiente 5
We had an amazing dinner here! There were five of us, and everything we ordered was absolutely delicious. The quality of the meat was outstanding—tender, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. The atmosphere was stylish and vibrant, and the service was warm and attentive. It was a truly memorable dining experience, and we’ll definitely be coming back. Highly recommend!
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Tina
Unspecified2 reseñas
5.0
Comieron en 6 de junio de 2025
1. Global 5
2. Comida 5
3. Servicio 5
4. Ambiente 5
We were celebrating our 49th wedding anniversary. We were very warmly greeted upon entering the restaurant. Having never dined with Animae before, we were delighted to find the space very beautifully decorated and very inviting. After showing us to our table our waiter, Kina (so?) came over, introduced himself and wished us a happy anniversary. Our waiter went over the menu with us and assisted us in making decisions with appetizers, entree and sides. Kina was very professional, personable and attentive. We enjoyed cocktails, appetizers, salad, steak and a side. The food was amazing! The entire evening was wonderful. What an incredible experience; can’t wait to go back!
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Debbie
Phoenix/Arizona7 reseñas
5.0
Comieron en 6 de junio de 2025
1. Global 5
2. Comida 5
3. Servicio 5
4. Ambiente 5
Animae is an amazing experience with great service, ambiance and wonderful food! The setting is modern but comfortable. There are many soft surfaces which absorb excess noise which many restaurants fail to consider. The background music was contemporary and energetic but not overwhelming and did require that we shout over it to have a conversation (again a factor some other restaurants ignore.) The food is unique and all the dishes had fantastic combinations of flavors. The meal was expensive but well worth it!!
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Elizabeth
San Diego1 reseña
5.0
Comieron en 2 de junio de 2025
1. Global 5
2. Comida 5
3. Servicio 5
4. Ambiente 5
Animae is a gem in downtown San Diego! From the moment we walked in, the service was warm, attentive, and genuinely exceptional. The staff made us feel celebrated, especially for my partner’s birthday - they surprised us with a few complimentary dishes that were not only generous, but absolutely delicious. Every course was thoughtful and flavorful, and you can truly taste the creativity and care in Chef Tara Monsod’s work. The ambiance is stunning, the cocktails are spot on, and the entire experience felt special. We’ll definitely be back!
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S
Stephen
San Diego2 reseñas
5.0
Comieron en 1 de junio de 2025
1. Global 5
2. Comida 5
3. Servicio 5
4. Ambiente 5
Service was top notch and we’re very attentive while also not bothering us. It was perfect. The food was incredible and couldn’t have been more pleased.
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M
Melissa
San Diego1 reseña
5.0
Comieron en 1 de junio de 2025
1. Global 5
2. Comida 5
3. Servicio 5
4. Ambiente 5
This was my 3rd time dining at Anime and the experience and food just keep getting better and better. The ambiance and vibe remain impeccable. From the golden chandeliers to the floor to ceiling curtains to the 90’s R&B and hip hop playing just loud enough to sing along to, I could not ask for a more chic yet comfortable setting. The service rivals the food, which you would think is impossible when gazing at a menu ripe with A5 wagyu and beautifully cultivated vegetable and seafood dishes that leave the guest blown away. Our server, Riley, guided us through our meal with warm elegance and a cheeky smile. He challenged us to order dishes that we would have normally breezed by (spring peas!) and we thanked him for it every time. We so valued his wine and food pairing knowledge as well as his cocktail and bar prowess. Without him, I would have never discovered my favorite new after dinner drink - the espresso martini with reposado tequila. Chef Tara was as warm, down to earth and friendly as you would hope, especially for someone who deserves to have an ego the size of the building. I wish I could have explained to her in the moment how impressed I was by the way her restaurant was able to meet the very high expectations of its guests again and again, at all levels. It is not easy to make fine dining feel exciting, comfortable and effortlessly posh, but Anime does it all. Very big thanks to Riley, Alex and Chef Tara for making our night so special. We can’t wait for our next night out.
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Doug VIP
San Diego2 reseñas
5.0
Comieron en 1 de junio de 2025
1. Global 5
2. Comida 5
3. Servicio 5
4. Ambiente 5
The food was amazing and the taste authentic. The selections of small plates remind me of the delicacies I enjoy in Taiwan. The steaks were also delicious and perfectly prepared. So delicious and special.
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Lisa VIP
San Diego7 reseñas
5.0
Comieron en 31 de mayo de 2025
1. Global 5
2. Comida 5
3. Servicio 5
4. Ambiente 5
Food was delicious, drinks were pretty good, service was great, energy on a Friday night was top tier (especially the music).
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Preguntas frecuentes

Animae tiene una calificación promedio de 4.8 estrellas, según 3522 comensales de OpenTable.

Sí, generalmente puedes reservar este restaurante con solo elegir la fecha, la hora y el tamaño del grupo en OpenTable.

Haz una reservación

2 personas

14 jun 2025

7:00 p.m.

Reservado 69 veces hoy

969 Pacific HWY, San Diego, 92132 CA

Áreas del restaurante

Información adicional

Galardonado
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Intersección en calle
Pacific Highway and West Broadway
Zona
Centro de la ciudad/Gaslamp
Horarios
Cena Lun–Jue, Dom 17:00–21:00 Vie, Sáb 17:00–21:30
Precios
más de $50
Cocinas
Asiática contemporáneo, Californiana, Cortes de carne
Ambiente
Cena fina
Dress code
Informal y elegante
Parking details
Estacionamiento en vía pública
Opciones de pago
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Adicional
Acceso para silla ruedas, Asientos en la barra, Banquete, Bar / Sala pública, Bar completo, Cargo por descorche, Cervezas, Cócteles, Para no fumadores, Salón privado, Vinos, Vista

Página web
https://animaesd.com/
Número de teléfono
(619) 432-1225
Instalaciones para eventos privados
The Great Gatsby-meets-Madmen-meets-The Matrix interior is a fantastical futurist’s journey, transporting diners to the Shikoku firefly forest in Japan, an event venue that’s both ethereal and theatrical. ANIMAE is the perfect space to host and celebrate your special events.

Animae

Haz una reservación

Acerca de este restaurante

Por qué son un Ícono

Áreas del restaurante

Información adicional

Short Rib Kare Kare

Taiwanese Chicken

Grilled Half Chicken

Hot Dishes

Wonton

Taiwanese Chicken

Hunan Lamb Chops

Crispy Pig Ear

Mantou

Gimmari

Cold Dishes

Tuna Crispy Rice

Cucumbers

Tuna Kinilaw

Nori Ceasar Salad

Spring Pea Salad

Mussel Escabeche

Sides

Coal Roasted Cabbage

Wagyu Fried Rice

Crispy Potatoes

Crab Fried Rice

Charred Carrots

Japanese A5

Miyazaki Strip Loin

Miyazaki Tenderloin

American Steaks

8 Oz Prime Filet

16 Oz Prime New York

38 Oz Dry Aged Ribeye

Other Plates

Grilled Half Chicken

Short Rib Kare Kare

Pork Tomahawk Tocino

Szechuan Spicy Seabass

Yu Xiang Rice Cakes & Shiitake

Lobster Palabok

Delectable Desserts

Sweets

Apple Yuzu Sorbet

Buko Pandan

Chocolate Cremeux

Sakura Panna Cotta

Turon Tart

Calificaciones y reseñas generales

Preguntas frecuentes

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