Animl Steakhouse Toronto

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Really enjoyed the atmosphere and food. Our chicken and steak were cooked perfectly and all the sides were excellent. Dessert was delicious and well designed.
Although our server was nice… the service was really slow and not as attentive for the price point. Cocktails weren’t great either.

Wow! Is all I can say about this place.

Came here to eat with two friends and they truly do roll out the red carpet for you and give you a master class experience and make you feel like family and they want to make sure you have the best experience you can.

The inside of this place is beautiful. It felt like I was on a movie set. The three of us to start got the jumbo prawns which they said they have access to the biggest prawns in all of also got oysters, which were super fresh and flavourful. We shared the 32 ounce steak cooked, medium rare juicy, tender, perfectly grilled perfectly cooked. Melt in your mouth like it was butter. We also shared fries which were nice and salty and crispy, the mashed potatoes were creamy and rich and the onions and mushrooms were cooked to perfection.

We had a few beverages which were insanely good. A little expensive but it was worth it.

Still thinking about this place weeks later!!! Everything from start to finish was just exceptional. Our server Emma was amazing, super friendly, gave great recommendations without any pressure, and honestly helped us order the perfect meal. The herbivore martini was so interesting and nothing like I’ve have anywhere before, definitely would recommend!!

The vibe here is next level, the decor is stunning and totally unexpected, especially for a spot tucked away in an alley just off King Street. Loved everything about it and already can’t wait to go back. Can’t say enough good things 🤍🤍🤍

Came here to celebrate a birthday and everything was incredible! Our waitress was attentive and kind, the food was spectacular, and the vibes were immaculate.

We got the caesar salad, lobster tagliatelle, 18oz ribeye with chimichurri sauce, and the gold bar for dessert.

I’m not a huge fan of bacon typically but the bacon that comes with the caesar salad is incredible! The steak was cooked exactly to our liking and our server’s recommendation for the chimichurri sauce was spot on. They comp’d the dessert for my date’s birthday which was so kind!

The servers and waitresses were all very kind, the chef even came to the table to ask how everything was. 10/10 experience, literally wouldn’t change a single thing about this night - we will definitely be back! 🥰

Had my partner's birthday dinner at Animl and wow, what a meal! Everything was so good.

Japanese Milk Bread: Super soft and milky, just perfect to start.

Porterhouse 24oz + 6oz lobster: Tender and really beefy, packed with flavor. Wish it was a tiny bit juicier, but still fantastic. And the lobster? Super fresh and tender with a delicious garlic flavor!

Chilean Sea Bass: THIS was the star! Crispy on the outside, super tender and soft inside. So fresh and savory – easily the best fish I've had in ages.

Desserts (Choco Toffee Pudding & Gold Bar lime mousse): Honestly, didn't expect much, but they were both unbelievably good! A perfect sweet ending.

Seriously recommend this place for a great meal, especially if you're celebrating!!

Absolutely incredible steak at Animal! Perfectly cooked, juicy, and packed with flavor. Highly recommend.
Fantastic Service from Eve!！
Our experience here was made truly excellent by Eve. She was incredibly attentive, friendly, and went above and
beyond to make sure we had everything we needed. Her service was outstanding – highly recommend! We had such a wonderful time here, and a huge part of that was thanks to Eve. She handled everything with a smile. Five stars for Eve!

The caviar dish and the appetizers were very good. However the seafood Tower itself was not very good. The seafood was bland and had no flavor. It definitely tasted like it had been frozen and rethawed and lost all it's flavour. Our table got two and basically didn't eat one at all. The steaks were surprisingly a bit grisly and harder than I would have expected for the cuts. They weren't overcooked however I think the meat quality may have been off that night.

My friends and I came to celebrate a birthday over the weekend. We got the 24oz porter house steak and also fillet mignon, they were cooked to perfection. Along with the sides such as the mashed potatoes, truffle fries, broccolini, and the mac and cheese, which were all super delicious. For dessert we got the tarte tatin and the chocolate sticky toffee pudding and they also surprised us with a complimentary gold bar dessert!

The service was absolutely amazing and the recommendations made by our server were amazing. One of the owners even came out and welcomed us and thanked us for celebrating with them.

The only minor complaint that I do have is that once we were seated and already ordered drinks, we were not given menus until about 30 minutes after. I am not entirely sure of what their process is but that was my only concern for the night.

I would definitely recommend to visit Animl, and would come back again!

Visited Animl for a friend’s birthday evening and it did not disappoint. Although this establishment has a Wellington address, it is difficult to find at first as it’s tucked down an alley way off of Wellington.
First impressions on entering were nice as doorman was welcoming as well as hostess. Entryway was a tad claustrophobic as a number of people coming in were crammed up against people sitting at the bar, and servers trying to cut through.
Overall atmosphere is lively with a dj playing tunes, eclectic art throughout the restaurant and art deco interiors. Felt like we were transported back in time to the 1920’s.

Table service was excellent with Kamilla who was helpful with the menu, patient with our group of 8 and attentive. Menu choices were good, typical steakhouse style cuts, prices are elevated as expected as it is a high end steakhouse.
Food rolled out flawlessly, as everyone had their food served at the same time and was presented well.
Overall appetizers were excellent, Caesar salad was a favourite of mine. My wife enjoyed the porterhouse with a friend and I enjoyed the 18oz bone in rib eye cooked perfectly. Only complaint would be a bit heavy on the amount of salt used for my steak (and I’m a salt lover), hence the 4 star on the food.
Would definitely revisit as I loved the overall vibe and atmosphere, and the food was high quality.

Animl is bringing back the true meaning of hospitality. All the staff are extremely warm and inviting. The elegant atmosphere is perfect for a date night, and the food was exceptional. We ordered the 18oz striploin and 10oz filet mignon. The quality of the meat was excellent. Huge thank you to Sacha for going above and beyond, and to Emma, our sweet and attentive server. A truly memorable experience from start to finish!

Quality of meat was awesome. Concentrated beefiness and tenderness from dry aging and perfect seasoning saved the stake but there are couple of things to mention. First, the crust was not there. That's something you really expect. Also, there was no butter basting which could be reasonable since they offer sauces or simply their chef prefers not to do that. But still could make a difference in my opinion. Caesar Salad was on spot. We ordered gratin a and mushrooms and both were mediocre. Very plain and underseasoned for my taste at least. Service was nice, ambiance was off the charts and drinks seemed great although we didn't drink that day.