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Animae San Diego Reviews
I had my bday dinner here, food was amazing.
Place is stunning and the service was great!
Animae is a must.
The food and drinks are excellent and the staff are great. Love the vibe of this place.
Fun place to go for dinner with a group! Everything is
Fun place to go for dinner with a group! Everything is pretty shareable and I like the "fusion" . Vibe was very lively and somewhat upscale, but still casual. Service was pretty good and there was a main server plus a dedicated support pers
Absolutely loved this place! Definitely must try if you
Absolutely loved this place! Definitely must try if you like fusion food, especially asian or filipino fusion! Gorgeous interior, delicious food, and quick & friendly service! We got the turon espresso martinis, absolutely phenomenal, I love an
I have been to Animae for a couple times for different
I have been to Animae for a couple times for different occasions. This has been one of my top choices for special dining experience whenever I'm in town. Glad that the menu changes overtime, and I've got to try different items for the seaso
Animae serves eclectic and elevated Asian (mostly
Animae serves eclectic and elevated Asian (mostly Filipino-inspired) cuisine in a beautifully appointed space. We were greeted warmly upon entry and quickly seated even though we showed up a bit early for our reservation. We ordered the short rib kar
Animae San Diego - we will be back! The food, service, and
Animae San Diego - we will be back! The food, service, and ambiance were all top-notch, and we can't wait to see what other delicious dishes you have to offer!
First I'd like to say this is the second time I visited
First I'd like to say this is the second time I visited Animae for a birthday and had a great experience. However there were a few hiccups along the way this time around. I'd like to mention we were late to our reservation and called to let
Animae is discreetly tucked in right below an
Animae is discreetly tucked in right below an almost-skyscraper condominium building along Pacific Highway. You wouldn't think this was a restaurant unless you already knew. The outdoor doesn't have any big (neon hehe) sign nor is it next t
The inside is beautiful and the service is very good.
The food itself it just not worth the price in my opinion. The chicken we had was dry and my dumplings were just okay. Also there is just not much variety on the menu. I think that it's okay but it's just expensive for what it is. I person
Absolutely fantastic
We had ended up having a late lunch, so we only ended up ording a bunch of small plates and drinks. Animae is a more expensive restaurant, but the quality of the food and drinks are in line with the price. Our waiter took an allergy very seriously, w
Pricey, but food that is worth it!
We chose this restaurant for a birthday dinner, drawn by its reputation for exquisite cuisine and expecting a night of indulgence. The service throughout the evening was great—attentive and professional. However, despite having made a reservation a
Fine Dining With Asian Flair!
Marvelous from threshold to threshold. Beautiful environment, wonderful food and very attentive staff. Cocktails were delicious and we had the Thai fried chicken pieces, crispy potatoes and sea bass in Szechuan sauce. Crunchy, spicy and tasty. We had
Great steaks!
I came to Animae for dinner with work colleagues. We went with various fish-based starters, which were good, but the meat for main course was the star of the show. Again, we shared a a couple of large steaks (a ribeye and one other that I can'
Upscale atmosphere
This is an upscale restaurant with a swanky vibe. Nice wine list and competent wait staff. Many of the plates are shareable, which makes it fun to go with a group. Specifically loved the Cucumbers, Sweet and Sour Cauliflower, Beet salad, and crispy
What an Amazing Dinner!
We went at this Filipino Fusion restaurant. Michelin, you say? Oh okay. Let’s go! This place did NOT disappoint! Tomahawk Tocino (what? Tocino Tomahawk? Are you kidding me?!) with crab fried rice & short rib Kare-Kare. For drinks, we had Midni
One of the best meals I’ve had!
Ranking up there as one of the best meals of my life! Oysters, wagyu wonton, spicy tuna crispy rice, crudo, crab fried rice, short rib, filet and clams. shared it all - amazing. Can’t even say what was my favorite. Great ambiance and service.
Disappointing
What a disappointment our experience at this restaurant was. From the moment we walked in, it was clear something was off - the air conditioning was barely on, leaving the entire place feeling like a sauna with no proper ventilation. Even the other g
Just about perfect
We had a wonderful dinner at Animae earlier this year, with every dish hitting all the right notes. Despite the restaurant's reputation for wagyu beef, however, we did not order a single beef dish at all. Rather, I started with the Tuna Crispy
Wow!
We had the best meal and service imaginable. Nina and Madeleine were amazing! Everything was delicious from start to finish. We also loved the decor and the vibe of the restaurant. This is a must visit place in San Diego.
Offensively Small Portions Delicious food but portion
Offensively Small Portions Delicious food but portion sizing was surprisingly disappointing, especially considering the very high price point. Ordered more than expected for a party of 4, paid over $450 pre tax, and still walked out hungry. Simil
We had the most incredible birthday dinner here I couldn't
We had the most incredible birthday dinner here I couldn't recommend this place more! We were visiting from Sf, where we have amazing food, and this is right up there with one of my favorite restaurants! It's pricey, but you get what you pay for with
There was four of us for dinner, we made 7:00 reservations,
There was four of us for dinner, we made 7:00 reservations, which are needed a couple weeks in advance for a party of three and then we were able to add one more, for a party of four a couple days prior to our reservation. Valet parking is the only w
We Loved loved loved this place.
Do not even hesitate to go there. The ambiance was amazing and suitable for our occasion which was bachelorette dinner. We wanted a round table for 8 and even thought that was not their regular seating, the out a beautiful round table for us. The ser
Amazing chef, amazing crew amazing all together.
I love everything here. She even makes the cabbage taste sooo good!!! Love love love XX
A great experience all around.
Every food dish was carefully crafted and tasted so flavorful. Came with a group of 5 and tried a few starter dishes and entrees and shared everything family style which is what they recommended. The wagyu fried rice and the beet salad had so many fl
I think Animae was our favorite meal in San Diego.
The space is super impressive and I loved the giant Iron Giant projection that was behind the bar. The bar itself made fantastic drinks that I highly recommend. I had a tea-infused gin cocktail with matcha and lemon and it was so good. Our waitress
Food was amazing! Of course fine dining the portions will
Food was amazing! Of course fine dining the portions will always be a little on the smaller side but still delicious. We ordered the Crispy Potatoes, Wagyu Fried Rice, Cucumbers, 16oz Prime New York, and for dessert the Coffee and Calamansi Mousse. A
Finally got to eat here for dinner last week.
All I can say is the experience was amazing. The restaurant is really beautiful and the atmosphere and vibe were cool. They play good music so that was a plus. Now this place was really out of my comfort zone as far as the menu. But I put my fea
This is our go to spot in San Diego if we want to eat
This is our go to spot in San Diego if we want to eat something nice. It has a art deco vibe inside but with hints of Japanese anime/culture. The food as always was top notch. It's like a lot of the food I grew up with but taken to another level
Excellent Birthday Dinner
Made a reservation a couple of months ago to visit Animae for a birthday dinner. Very difficult to get a reservation one or two weeks in advance. It was a rare cold and windy evening in San Diego and Animae's decor was warm and inviting. The mgmt
I really liked the ambiance and service at this place.
The menu was fun and unique. We ordered several dishes to share and while they were good, they were nothing special. The crunchy spicy tuna was a pleasant surprise though so I do recommend that one. And also the roasted cabbage was surprisingly goo
It was phenomenal.
The short rib kare kare melts in the mouth. I was scraping the plate to get more. We also had a bottle of Sancere wine, which I butchered the spelling there but that was Delicious. Get out the Gas lamp general area and go here instead. The prices a
My experience at Animae was phenomenal! Every single dish
My experience at Animae was phenomenal! Every single dish was flavorful & memorable. I even dined here with my toddler and baby, they were very accommodating. My favorite dish was the Kare kare, super tender and melt in your melt good. My family
Wow.... How to even begin to describe how incredible this
Wow.... How to even begin to describe how incredible this place is! The hospitality was amazing! Everyone was super attentive and friendly! The food was delicious and was very much worth the hype! It is such a great place for any occasion from date n
My bf and I came here last night for the first time and we
My bf and I came here last night for the first time and we had a great time ^.^ my favorites were the beet salad, cucumber salad, crispy rice, Wagyu fried rice, lamb chops and ube dessert! I wasn't really a huge fan of the bao buns but everything els
New to the area and I think I've discovered my new favorite
New to the area and I think I've discovered my new favorite restaurant . Love the combination of flavors and as well as their unique dishes.
My fiancé and I finally got the opportunity to come to
My fiancé and I finally got the opportunity to come to Animae after many accolades from our friends. It's located in downtown San Diego, but the only downside is there's almost zero parking. Unless you want to test your luck at the Home Depot parkin
A shout out and a big thank you to the person next to me
A shout out and a big thank you to the person next to me who recommended and ordered the Cosmopolitan with Chopin Potato Vodka for me. I got a free drink that was smooth and delicious. Good vibes amongst great folks. Pay it forward.
Food: WOW.
WOW. WOW. I seriously was not expecting their food to be this good. This is hands down my favorite restaurant in San Diego now. All their dishes were so flavorful and unique. I cannot think of anything that could have made dishes better. My standouts
We were hesitant to come here.
Why? Because being Asian and getting Asian fusion don't always work out well...which we saw in some of the reviews. So our expectations were low. With that said, we thoroughly enjoyed the food and experience here! We ordered dishes that would highlig
DARK, LOUD, OVERWRAUGHT AND OVERPRICED
Since the chef's recipes are convoluted, heavy and dense you really need to see what you are eating but the room is so dark it was impossible. (All of the publicity photos are brightly lit with colorful fresh-seeming ingredients and it was simply im
Must check out place!
Went here with colleagues for the experience. Ambiance was spot on and food was refreshing! A lot of dishes are based on the Filipino cuisine and the chef sure gave it a personalized touch. Everything we ordered were good....especially the short r
Had a wonderful dining experience!
First off the ambiance upon entering is first rate, beautiful inside. Very classy. Our server was Andrew who was excellent. Very knowledgeable and great with advice…(not the response that everything on the menu is excellent). His suggestions were s
very unsatisfied
I'm sorry to have to make such a negative review, but unfortunately the reality is that I had a really bad dinner in this restaurant, the food not only disgusted me in terms of taste, heaviness and greasiness, but it also gave me nausea and food pois
Big disappointment
I ate really badly, there was not one of the six dishes we ordered that did not disgust me. In the aftermath, I still haven't digested their food. Evidently it is a very overrated restaurant in terms of food. Nothing to say about the service, but th
I fell in love with the ornate geometric art deco decor.
The opulent colors and fabrics; the large round booths with luxurious velvet were stunning; the music was modern and electrifying. The service was extraordinary and the food was amazingly delicious!My partner and I ordered the roasted caulilini, coa
This is one of San Diego's best restaurants by far.
Wow. Animae has been on our list for awhile now and once we finally had a reason to go, we quickly made reservations to check out this popular place.Aesthetic, decor and vibe: Definitely on the upscale side, especially for San Diego. I'd recommend dr
Was visiting San Diego and got a recommendation to go here.
Had a night to myself so I was sitting solo at the bar and had outstanding service from Cor(e)y (sorry I don't know the right spelling) and his team behind the bar. I started with one of the daily specials, the hamachi collar. It was beautifully cook
Why not dine like a Crazy Rich Asian? Dinner at Animae
Why not dine like a Crazy Rich Asian? Dinner at Animae may set you back at least a couple of hundred dollars, but the indulgency is worth it if you value good times, outstanding service, beautiful surroundings, and food that exceeds the hole in the
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