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Animae

Name: Animae
Address: 969 Pacific HWY, San Diego, CA, United States, 92132
Telephone: (619) 432-1225
Price range: 51 $ et plus
Rating: 4.8

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51 $ et plus

Asiatique Contemporaine

969 Pacific HWY, San Diego, CA 92132

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2 personnes

30 avr. 2025

22 h 30

Réservée 94 fois aujourd'hui

Des expériences sont disponibles.

À propos de ce restaurant

Bien pour les occasions spéciales
Idéal pour les cocktails créatifs
Chic

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.

Pourquoi ce sont des Icônes

Chef de cuisine : Brian Malarkey

MICHELIN Plate2022

De la part des éditeur·rice·s d'OpenTable: La cheffe américaine d'origine philippine Tara Monsod fait passer la cuisine fusion au niveau supérieur dans cet espace Art déco très branché. Attendez-vous à des versions opulentes de classiques tels que les oreilles de porc croustillantes et le kare kare. Monsod est l'une des rares cheffes du pays à mettre la cuisine philippine sur le devant de la scène gastronomique. Cette approche lui a valu de nombreuses récompenses, dont une prestigieuse assiette MICHELIN.

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Informations supplémentaires

Style de restauration
Raffiné
Prix
51 $ et plus
Cuisines
Asiatique Contemporaine, Californienne, Grillade
Heures d'ouverture
Souper lun–jeu, dim 17H00–21H00 ven, sam 17H00–21H30
Numéro de téléphone
(619) 432-1225
Site Internet
https://animaesd.com/
Options de paiement
American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Tenue de VIlle
Installations pour groupes privés
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.

Lieux
969 Pacific HWY, San Diego, CA 92132
Primé
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Quartier
Centre ville / Gaslamp
Rue transversale
Pacific Highway and West Broadway
Parking details
Stationnement municipal
Renseignements supplémentaires:
Accès chaise roulante, Apéritif et coquetel, Assis au comptoir, Banquette, Bar complet, Bar/Lounge, Bière, Droit de bouchon, Non-fumeur, Salle à manger privée, Vin, Vue

Expériences

Mother's Day Brunch @ Animae
100,00 $ US par personne
Seulement 11 mai 2025
Celebrate Mom with a beautiful spread of small plates from Chef Tara served dim-sum style!

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

L'opinion de 3 452 personnes

Commentaires sur le restaurant Animae de personnes qui y ont mangé. Selon des cotes récentes.

Évaluation globale (notes et commentaires)

Seul·e·s les client·e·s qui ont déjà visité ce restaurant peuvent soumettre des commentaires avec des notes

4.8

4,8 selon des cotes récentes

4,7Nourriture
4,8Service
4,8Ambiance
4,3Valeur

Bruit • Moyen

3 452 commentaires

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Erika
San Diego1 commentaire
5.0
Y est allé il y a 1 jour
1. Cote globale 5
2. Nourriture 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambiance 5
I came here to celebrate my birthday and the service was honestly amazing. I was scared to try someplace new but Animae did not disappoint. The interior is beautiful, the staff is kind and attentive. The food is amazing. I don’t leave reviews ever… trust me, GO HERE!
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Christopher
Chicago 6 commentaires
5.0
Y est allé il y a 2 jours
1. Cote globale 5
2. Nourriture 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambiance 5
The food was as outstanding as expected, but the service was above and beyond. Our server, Audrey not only got to know us, but then removed a dish from our bill when we simply suggested it wasn’t our favorite. She was outstanding and made the evening. Decor was a lot of fun as well
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Dorn VIP
San Francisco13 commentaires
5.0
Y est allé il y a 2 jours
1. Cote globale 5
2. Nourriture 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambiance 5
Interesting, well-prepared dishes with delicious sauces. Special shout-outs for the short rib karkar, the ahi appetizer, the red curry seabass, and the cabbage side dish. The A5 Wagyu tenderloin was tasty, of course, but not the quality we found in Japan; not worth the price. Well, nothing on the menu is necessarily worth the price because it's a pricey place. But for a special evening, especially a business dinner, Animae is a great choice.
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Linda VIP
San Diego37 commentaires
5.0
Y est allé il y a 3 jours
1. Cote globale 5
2. Nourriture 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambiance 5
Worth the wait, staff were wonderful and the food was unique and very tasty! The chef has done a fantastic job and the presentation was perfect!
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R
Ryan
Los Angeles6 commentaires
5.0
Y est allé il y a 4 jours
1. Cote globale 5
2. Nourriture 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambiance 5
This is my third time here. Food was amazing. We got the Short Rib Kare Kare, Miso Cabbage, Tuna KiNalaw, and a few drinks. Everything was great. Even on a busy night the service was very attentive. Will definitely be com8ng back again.
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Mariane VIP
Côte centrale californienne1 commentaire
5.0
Y est allé il y a 5 jours
1. Cote globale 5
2. Nourriture 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambiance 4
Everything was great except the music sound level was too high
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Laura
San Diego1 commentaire
4.0
Y est allé il y a 5 jours
1. Cote globale 4
2. Nourriture 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambiance 5
The wagyu was the best thing ever. Ambiance was great would go again
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Antwane
San Diego2 commentaires
2.0
Y est allé il y a 5 jours
1. Cote globale 2
2. Nourriture 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambiance 5
Our old fashioned drinks were bad. Our Pork Tomohocino was 3/4th fat and little lion. The wagyu fried rice was okay. The gin cocktail was outstanding.
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Sarah
New Orleans4 commentaires
5.0
Y est allé il y a 6 jours
1. Cote globale 5
2. Nourriture 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambiance 5
Amazing vibe as soon as you walk in, food and service matched initial impression. Best first dinner in San Diego.
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raquel
San Francisco6 commentaires
3.0
Y est allé il y a 6 jours
1. Cote globale 3
2. Nourriture 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambiance 4
We tried the sea bass, the crab fried rice, and the snap pea salad with coconut and we’re only impressed by the last dish. The first two were average tasting. I do recommend the salad for its novel use of coconut cream paired with fresh veggies.
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Le restaurant Animae a été coté 4,8 étoiles par 3452 clients d'OpenTable.

Oui, vous pouvez généralement réserver ce restaurant en choisissant la date, l'heure et la taille du groupe sur OpenTable.

Effectuer une réservation

2 personnes

30 avr. 2025

22 h 30

Réservée 94 fois aujourd'hui

Des expériences sont disponibles.

969 Pacific HWY, San Diego, CA 92132

Sections du restaurant

Informations supplémentaires

Primé
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Rue transversale
Pacific Highway and West Broadway
Quartier
Centre ville / Gaslamp
Heures d'ouverture
Souper lun–jeu, dim 17H00–21H00 ven, sam 17H00–21H30
Prix
51 $ et plus
Cuisines
Asiatique Contemporaine, Californienne, Grillade
Style de restauration
Raffiné
Dress code
Tenue de VIlle
Parking details
Stationnement municipal
Options de paiement
American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Renseignements supplémentaires:
Accès chaise roulante, Apéritif et coquetel, Assis au comptoir, Banquette, Bar complet, Bar/Lounge, Bière, Droit de bouchon, Non-fumeur, Salle à manger privée, Vin, Vue

Site Internet
https://animaesd.com/
Numéro de téléphone
(619) 432-1225
Installations pour groupes privés
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

Effectuer une réservation

À propos de ce restaurant

Pourquoi ce sont des Icônes

Sections du restaurant

Informations supplémentaires

Mother's Day Brunch @ Animae

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

Évaluation globale (notes et commentaires)

FAQ

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