Animo

“Had a fantastic date night at Animo (though the sharing format might make it better for groups). Excellent advice on the menu. The scallop was probably the best dish I've had all year - the fingerlime added crunch to the creaminess of the scallop. The lamb was fantastic for sharing. The kimchi rice got better from being left in the claypot to crisp as we ate.”

“My group of friends and I enjoyed a fantastic meal during our first trip to wine country. The service felt like family having us in their home for dinner. We requested they choose the whole meal for us and they did not disappoint. From start to finish the dishes were timed perfectly. They were unique and full of flavor. The group favorites were the Talbot, Manila clams and Kimchi fried rice. The next time we make it back to Sonoma we will be back! Thank you, Animo, for giving us an experience we will never forget.”

“We had such an amazing experience at Animo tonight. The Turbo fish was delicious and so was the ribeye and the toast. The service was so personalized, it was amazing. We will most definitely come back again soon. We highly recommend Animo, only make sure to make a reservation well ahead. They book quickly.”

“My husband and I have eagerly been waiting for Animo to open and we managed to get reservations for their opening night. From the moment we walked in the door it was awesome. When you arrive you walk through the kitchen and get to see where all the magic happens. We had a table with an excellent view of the kitchen and all the impressive kitchen gadgets. We went with some friends and tried as many things as we could. Everything is definitely meant for sharing and each dish is thoughtfully prepared and well balanced. Our favorite dish was the clams, the broth and chorizo just made the dish so good. I’d return just to order the clams all for myself. Service was wonderful and we honestly can’t wait to return!”

“• A note on grades, a rate outwards from three stars. * TL;DR : Worth the drive. We landed a holiday weekend seating at this up and coming hip joint in Sonoma due to the diligence of one of our party. We are in his debt. If you are a party of three or more, expect tastefully-arranged communal seating. Also, listen to your wait staff's recommendations; they know what's up. We tried a variety of dishes of our own choosing and had to do a second order after seeing what the kitchen was slinging that night.”