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Animae San Diego Reviews
This is probably our 6th time dining at Animae, and our
This is probably our 6th time dining at Animae, and our last time, we took 4 friends of ours who had never dined here before. We were thrilled Animae was open Mondays as Monday is not a day which many nice restaurants are open as it's typically
The food was outstanding especially the Kare Kare.
I totally recommend this restaurant. Our server Austin was awesome and he knew the menu very well. Get there early because this restaurant gets full pretty fast.
Walked in with no reservations and no expectations to be
Walked in with no reservations and no expectations to be seated as a result. Was told bar seating was 'open seating' and that there is 'no list' but that it could take as long as an hour. Walked up to the bar as a couple was leavi
I was so excited to try this place as it is an upscale
I was so excited to try this place as it is an upscale Asian fusion/phillipino place! It's really hard to get reservations so I recommend booking far in advance. The service is amazing and the ambience is even better! They were playing throw bac
The service was great, such a friendly staff! The ambiance
The service was great, such a friendly staff! The ambiance was nice as well, darker and yet somewhat of a businessy feel, loved the vibes. The food was decent all around. We had the sashimi style scallops, crispy rice tuna as our starters, and prawns
Absolutely beautiful aesthetic and service and food and
Absolutely beautiful aesthetic and service and food and everything! Totally worth the hype and money as well. Did a lot of Reddit research and found out the best items that we had to get here and everything lived up to the expectations! Taiwanese
We arrived early for our reservation at 7:15PM on a Monday
We arrived early for our reservation at 7:15PM on a Monday and were seated immediately. Reading prior reviews to use the $20 valet helped save us parking time. The ambiance was dim and comfortable. We started with the Hunan Lamb Chops (seasoned well)
My wife and I have been keen to try this downtown San Diego
My wife and I have been keen to try this downtown San Diego restaurant for a long time. It's a Asian fine-dining special occasion type restaurant. For a cocktail, we had Midnight in Manila: toasted coconut infused rum, ube-coconut syrup, pineapp
This is a restaurant where birthdays, anniversaries and
This is a restaurant where birthdays, anniversaries and whatever milestones are celebrated. Beautiful restaurant that has an amazing menu. It's not all Asian fusion but with a hint of Western cuisine which makes it so versatile. The choices of c
This is very trendy and chic decor.
The high prices came with impeccable service. Some dishes were delish and others were meh. Short ribs were a disappointment and one of the desserts. The highlight was the drinks, raw tuna dish and tomahawk steak. Those were very good.
Excellent food and ambiance, but the service left something
Excellent food and ambiance, but the service left something to be desired. I went to Animae for the first time last week, and was immediately impressed with the decor, lighting, and mood of the space. The music consisted entirely of delightful mill
Anime isn't just a restaurant.
It is a beautiful, chaotic love story of Asian cuisines, told family style, the way food should be. The kind where dishes land in the center of the table and everyone leans in, eyes bright, chopsticks ready. They handled my tomato allergy with preci
I was visiting and curious to try Animae.
The service was attentive and friendly, and I liked the decor and design aesthetics. The food has some interesting spins on Asian dishes, such as hot honey in the Taiwanese fried (popcorn) chicken. In addition to the chicken we also tried pig ear, le
Dining here I expected experience, and I surely got one!
Dining here I expected experience, and I surely got one! The food was excellent the drinks were excellent and unusual, and the service was great! The front door is a little hard to find, and I'd recommend you Uber unless you want to valet as yo
Animae is such a first class in itself.
My husband surprised me for my birthday and found this place with a Filipino chefs and twist in the menu. Our waiter, Jeffrey, was wonderful and know the menu well. We started with cocktails : Midnight In Manila MIDNIGHT IN MANILA- toasted coconut i
E X P E R I E N C E we made a reservation a week ahead of
E X P E R I E N C E we made a reservation a week ahead of time, for a group of 5 for two birthdays. we were late but they were kind enough to hold our spot P A R K I N G valet $20 no cash, pay online F O O D Hanami: vodka, coaching rosa, yu
Just from this one dining experience alone, Animae is now
Just from this one dining experience alone, Animae is now one of my favorite restaurants! Their service is incredible, our server was friendly, knowledgeable, and made us feel comfortable. He helped identify which menu items had dairy and gave me a m
Great experience! Service was awesome and the restaurant
Great experience! Service was awesome and the restaurant itself was beautiful! The menu was impressive as it had so many amazing dishes. As far as food, we enjoyed everything and were really looking forward to the wagyu fried rice but didn't lov
Excellent! Upon entering we were greeted by the friendly
Excellent! Upon entering we were greeted by the friendly host and were seated promptly for our reservation. Our server was so friendly and did an amazing job catering to me and my husbands allergies. She even gave us a separate marked up menu with al
Came to Animae for our 20 Anniversary.
They definitely make it a special occasion. We had reservations at 5pm, when they open for the day. There was a small group of people waiting. I think they were running behind on opening. 7 minutes later they opened and welcomed everyone with a glass
This place is amazing! Food was so good, service was
This place is amazing! Food was so good, service was excellent and valet parking available right in front of the building. First time ever having Filipino food this fancy, definitely a unique and incredible experience. Highly recommend!
All the food here tasted really good and the presentation
All the food here tasted really good and the presentation was very nice! The ambiance inside the restaurant is fancy and it definitely matched the whole aesthetic of the food. I loved our server, I told her that I had a ginger allergy and she came ba
Food was extremely flavorful and portions are generous.
Lamb was cooked perfectly and the pork tomahawk was in an amazing sweet glaze. Recommend coming with a group in order to try most of the menu.
Came here yesterday to celebrate me and my partner's 5 year
Came here yesterday to celebrate me and my partner's 5 year anniversary. We were looking at places to eat a week prior and noticed this place had a lot of filipino inspired dishes and was intrigued especially since we are both filipino! First th
As a Filipino, I REALLY wanted to like this place and was
As a Filipino, I REALLY wanted to like this place and was super excited to dine here considering a handful of the dishes on the menu are Filipino inspired. Unfortunately, I personally was not a fan. One of my biggest issues at this place is that, ye
Absolutely phenomenal! One of the best meals I've ever had.
Service was great. Super attentive and explain to each of the dishes. All of the flavors were perfectly combined. The Panna cotta dessert was the best dessert I've had in my life. I think it was gonna take on the strawberry shortcake ice cream c
Valet parking is right on the corner so don't miss
Valet parking is right on the corner so don't miss it! This restaurant was stunningly beautiful and set the tone for the food. We walked in, the lighting was dim and intimate, I was loving the designs and the colors The service was great, we
Animae has been on my list of places to visit for years and
Animae has been on my list of places to visit for years and I'm so glad I had the chance to dine here. My boyfriend and I were celebrating his birthday and I had made a reservation through open table. We had a relatively early reservation so s
Came to celebrate and i was really impressed with decor and
Came to celebrate and i was really impressed with decor and the vibes of the place. Everything was kind of family style so we all shared. We got 3 entrees and and 4 sides and it was more than enough. I think the waitor kept saying portions were small
Delicious food.
Pricey but really great special occasion experience. They even gave my boyfriend a comped matcha ice cream cake dessert to celebrate his birthday. So nice of them. The drinks were great (i got the 2 to mango drink and loved it. My boyfriend found it
This place was recommended to me by a friend of a friend
This place was recommended to me by a friend of a friend and was so excited to find out that the dishes were mostly made with a Filipino twist. I enjoyed the tuna kinilaw, crispy rice tuna (I like the crunch and texture) and the tocino tomahawk!! T
Spectacular place for a celebration dinner.
We experienced great service and wonerful food at a big birthday dinner. We especially loved the pork tomahawk, crispy potatoes, tune-rice appetizer, and short ribs. Steak was out of our price range, but that didn't prevent usfrom having an amaz
Amazing! Good ambiance! Delicious food.
Highly recommended. Highly recommended. Must in SD
Wow, Animae was really a great spot for steak/Asian fusion
Wow, Animae was really a great spot for steak/Asian fusion - I enjoyed everything about it: the food, the ambiance, the service. Arriving at the restaurant, I was greeted to a sleek and cool pace. The decor was modern, with an art deco twist. It was
Tried Animae for the first time with some friends, and it
Tried Animae for the first time with some friends, and it made a big impression right from the start. The ambiance is stunning -- beautifully decorated and thoughtfully designed -- it's the kind of place that makes you pause for a moment as soon
We were looking forward to coming back to Animae to
We were looking forward to coming back to Animae to celebrate our anniversary over the weekend. It was another exceptional experience just like the first time. We ordered Chef Tara's signature dish again - the Short Rib Kare Kare with a side of
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'
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