Animae

Animae is a modern Asian steakhouse in downtown San Diego, located along the Embarcadero. Blending bold Southeast Asian flavors with premium steakhouse cuts and seafood, Animae offers an elevated dining experience centered around wood-fired cooking and seasonal ingredients. Led by Executive Chef Tara Monsod, the menu features wagyu steak, dry-aged cuts, whole fish, dumplings, and vibrant vegetable dishes. With striking design, a high-energy atmosphere, and expertly crafted cocktails, Animae is ideal for special occasions, group dining, and nights out. Discover one of the best steakhouses in San Diego for Asian fusion cuisine and fine dining.

Located at 969 Pacific Hwy, San Diego, CA 92101, Animae operates as a pan-asian restaurant serving San Diego in California. This page gathers the practical details people usually look for before visiting: where it is, how to reach it, when it opens and how customers rate it. Besides its main category, the business also describes itself as asian fusion restaurant, fine dining restaurant, restaurant, so it may cover more than the name suggests.

This group covers Japanese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese, Indian and other Asian cuisines that are not Chinese, and the etiquette varies by kitchen. Japanese and Korean restaurants often take reservations for dinner and may add a service charge for large groups; Thai and Vietnamese spots are usually walk-in and quick-turnover. Spice levels are frequently adjustable on request at Thai, Indian and Sichuan-adjacent menus, so say if you want it mild or hot. Korean BBQ restaurants typically charge per person for all-you-can-eat service with a time limit, and grills are shared at the table. Vietnamese pho shops post bowl sizes (regular or large) and a plate of herbs, bean sprouts and lime is normal to add yourself. Card and tap-to-pay are widely accepted; cash-only is more common at small family-run counters.

The business lists hours on 7 days of the week. The most common schedule is 5–9 pm. As with most places, expect changes around holidays; the phone number below is the fastest way to confirm. The listed phone number is (619) 432-1225. Many businesses also reply to text messages on the same number if it is a cell phone. More information is available on its website, animaesd.com.

On Google it holds a rating of 4.6 out of 5 from 1,081 reviews, which is a strong result for a pan-asian restaurant in San Diego and suggests consistent service.

San Diego is in California, on the West Coast, where the climate ranges from foggy coast to hot inland valleys, wildfire season can affect air quality in late summer, and traffic is the main thing to plan around. Traffic in San Diego peaks on weekday mornings and afternoons, so allow extra time then. Addresses read from the street number up to the city, state abbreviation and five-digit ZIP code; the map link on this page shows the exact spot.

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