Animae

Name: Animae
Address: 969 Pacific Hwy, CA, 92101, United States
Telephone: (619) 432-1225
Rating: 4.4

4.4 (993 reviews)

Claimed $$$ Asian Fusion, Cocktail Bars

Closed

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About the Business

Specialties

ANIMAE's eclectic West Coast cuisine, layered with Asian influences, Chef Tara's cuisine is centered around the coal-fired oven and Japanese robata grill. Chef Tara utilizes globally sourced ingredients to complement the sophisticated, stylish experience that compels guests to dawn their finest fashion, pull up their Instagram, and strike a pose in the elegance of the room.

Meet the Business Owner

Business owner information

Chef Malarkey B.

Business Owner

Chef Brian Malarkey has created 15 wildly successful restaurants across the U.S. His latest venture, Herb & Wood, located in San Diego's buzzing gastronomic neighborhood of Little Italy, has been awarded with numerous accolades. Herb & Wood was named one of the country's "Biggest Restaurant Openings" by Zagat, one of America's "10 Best Restaurants" by USA Today, "Restaurant of the Year" by Eater San Diego and "Best Restaurant" by San Diego Magazine.Malarkey was the founding executive chef of Searsucker and Herringbone restaurants, which sold a majority stake to Hakkasan Group in 2014. Under his guidance, the brands expanded nationally and internationally to 10 locations. In 2018, Malarkey resigned from Searsucker and Herringbone to focus on the Puffer Malarkey Restaurants: Herb & Wood, Herb & Eatery, Herb & Sea, and Animae.

Animae also recommends

Herb & Wood

1915New American, Seafood, Mediterranean

Chef Malarkey B. says, “Wood Fire & House Made! Best Restaurant 2018 by San Diego Magazine”

Herb & Eatery

392Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches, Juice Bars & Smoothies

Chef Malarkey B. says, “Chef's Market + Café + Wine Shop / North Little Italy, San Diego / Chef Brian Malarkey / Herb & Wood / Mon - Sunday 8am - 8pm Follow”

(619) 432-1225

Japanese near Coronado, California, United States

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969 Pacific Hwy, San Diego, CA 92101

Hours

Mon	Closed
Tue	Closed
Wed	Closed
Thu	Closed
Fri	Closed
Sat	Closed
Sun	Closed

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