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Animo, Sonoma, CA
Award-winning

Animo

4.9
4.9
541 Reviews
$50 and over
American
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Neighborhood gem
American Korean cuisine with focus on open hearth cooking. Intimate and cozy setting in Sonoma, California. Signature dishes are Lobster XO, Whole grilled Turbot, Dry aged Ribeye and Iberico Pork.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Fish, Meat
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (707) 721-1160
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Joshua Smookler
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Sonoma
  • Cross street
    Verano, Next to Mcdonalds
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Verano Stop 31, 32 local bus
  • Additional
    Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Wine

What 541 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on all time ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

541 Reviews
  1. LaurenT

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 16, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always loved coming here. The food is delicious and always good. The prices reflect the detail and the quality they spend so please be mindful. This is not some burger joint. We will miss it dearly- but we will be back for more at Golden Bear Station!

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  2. Sonomagigi

    San Francisco

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a farewell dinner at the delightful and innovative Animo. I will miss this restaurant. Cannot wait for the opening of Golden Bear Station.

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  3. goose

    San Francisco

    61 reviews

    5.0

    61 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    One of the very best restaurants in the Sonoma/Napa area. Four of us shared plates of appetizers: clams, mushrooms, scallops and tuna puttanesca. Each of these was fabulous: tremendous flavors. We also shared a whole turbot that was spectacularly good. The entire evening was exceptional.

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  4. SusanB

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amino certainly lived up to its reputation. Without exception every dish was delicious and beautifully presented. A large group of men celebrating the holidays was loud and somewhat marred the ambience, but other than that the experience was excellent.

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  5. Howie

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    First time at Animo, knowing it will be closing soon (for a while, at least, while owners open a new place). Lived up to the high expectations. Food was excellently prepared and was flavorful in ways not usually experienced in restaurants. Service was very friendly and personal without being intrusive. Clearly the quality and effort mean higher-than-average costs, but worth it for the experience. Looking forward to their new venture. Only issue here was a noisy room. Couldn't hear dinner companion easily, and she had to tell me The Rolling Stones (my favorite) was playing on the background music...I couldn't even hear it. A small price to pay for a delicious evening.

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  6. RodneyC

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is great and unique. The owners are friendly and appreciative. Too bad they are closing in two weeks.

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  7. Megand

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time at Animo. We had an amazing time! The food and service was so great! I wish they weren’t closing and I wish I would have found them sooner! I would go back this week if they had any reservations open. I can’t wait to try their new restaurant in Kenwood😊

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  8. Hugh

    San Francisco

    47 reviews

    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and good sized portions. Not cheap by any means, but worth the price. It's a shared dish place. For appetizers, we had the mushrooms, clams and lobster and they were fantastic - especially the mushrooms and the lobster. Our entre was the pork which was also fantastic and we had sides of brussels sprouts (good, but not the best I've had) and the rice, also fantastic. We shared the cheesecake for dessert and it was excellent - very smooth and creamy (but not as good as my wife's :-) ) It's a small place, but they are moving to Kenwood, so we'll have to see what it's like then. Service was friendly and attentive. A definite must-try place. We plan to return.

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  9. AnnieC

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    It was too bad we felt a little rushed as they had another service to clear our table for the next guests. It seemed their timing was a bit off as we didn't order for some time when we were seated. It's a higher price point and a special place. We have eaten here 4 times and loved coming here.

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  10. TerriT

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant is wonderful! The owners host you like family.

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Animo is rated 4.9 stars by 541 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Animo

18976 Sonoma Hwy, Sonoma, CA 95476

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross street
    Verano, Next to Mcdonalds
  • Neighborhood
    Sonoma
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Fish, Meat
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Verano Stop 31, 32 local bus
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Joshua Smookler
  • Additional
    Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Wine
  • Phone number
    (707) 721-1160
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