Rana R.
1/7/2026
Animae! Damn. Definitely in a category of its own. Loved the vibes, the people & of course the food! Tucked away in Downtown San Diego, Animae has made it's rounds in the food world and it did not...
Animae
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(1,519)
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969 Pacific Hwy
San Diego, CA 92101
ANIMAE’s eclectic West Coast cuisine, layered with Asian influences, comes to life under Celebrated Chef Brian Malarkey. Applying a California cooking style to ANIMAE’S traditional coal-fired oven and grill, Chef Malarkey’s menu is as thoughtful as it is refined, elevating local produce and seasonal ingredients to create a lively and progressive culinary program.
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4.5(1,519)
Arabella N.
1/7/2026
As a Filipina, I'm very picky about Filipino food especially Filipino fusion food. Animae did NOT disappoint! The Kare Kare sauce was so close to my mom's! I love that substitution of short rib...
Somi J.
1/6/2026
Who suggested this place for me?? I'm so confused... This has been on my list since I moved to SD. I love supporting woman executive chefs and Asian cuisine. So I had to check this place out....
Crystal D.
12/26/2025
This was my second visit and decided to try all new items. I really enjoyed the lamb chop appetizer. The meat was well seasoned and the sauce elevates the flavor. We also had the adobong pula and...
Marc M.
12/30/2025
Animae: 9.5/10 Aesthetic & Ambiance 9.5/10 - The aesthetic was giving opulent, and strip Vegas vibes. The ambiance was upscale, fun and had a great color scheme; along with the art of the robot...
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