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Animal

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$31 to $50
Contemporary American
435 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036

About this restaurant

Offering brunch and dinner, Animal offers upscale dining for the diverse and adventurous crowd. Nestled in Buena Park in Orange County, Los Angeles, California, Animal is surrounded by the many popular and iconic entertainment venues of Beverly Hills and Hollywood. Owners and chefs Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo teamed up to provide the area with an innovative and creative selection of dishes to satisfy the adventurous diner. Animal's supreme and extensive menu is tailored to the upscale meat eater. Unique carnivore-centric dishes feature veal tongue, chicken livers and more to push the boundaries of the traditional palate. The brunch menu offers impressive egg dishes and delectable pastries, among other savory options. Animal is located right on N. Fairfax between Oakwood and Rosewood Avenues.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm Tue 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm Wed 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm Thu 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm Fri 6:00 pm - 12:00 am Sat 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Sat DIN 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Sun DIN 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (323) 782-9225
  • Website
    http://www.animalrestaurant.com/
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

Menu

This menu from Animal.

$35 Corkage Fee per 750 Ml/limit 3 Bottles

Main

  • Chicken Liver ToastUSD 6.00

    • Spicy Beef Tendon ChipUSD 9.00

      Charred Onion Pho Dip

      • Winter CitrusUSD 11.00

        Endive, Avocado, Macadamia, Yuzu Kosho

        • Market LettuceUSD 13.00

          Green Garlic Caesar, Idyllwild Cheese, Bread Crumb

          • Veal BrainsUSD 13.00

            Vadouvan, Apricot Puree, Carrot

            • Rabbit LarbUSD 14.00

              Minutina, Herbs, Thai Chili, Crispy Shallot

              • Barbeque Pork Belly SandwichesUSD 14.00

                • Sirloin CarpaccioUSD 15.00

                  Savoy Cabbage, Sesame, Kochukaru

                  • PoutineUSD 15.00

                    Oxtail Gravy, Cheddar

                    • "Mongolian" SweetbreadsUSD 15.00

                      Shiitake, Scallion, Kochukaru

                      • Marrow BoneUSD 15.00

                        Chimichurri, Caramelized Onions

                        • Crispy Brussels SproutsUSD 16.00

                          Pancetta Vinaigrette, Soft Egg, Parmesan

                          • Pig EarUSD 16.00

                            Red Chili, Lime, Market Egg

                            • Melted P'tit BasqueUSD 17.00

                              Chorizo, Grilled Bread

                              • Pig Head TerrineUSD 17.00

                                Cornbread, B&B Pickle Vinaigrette

                                • Veal TongueUSD 17.00

                                  Pickle, Salmon Roe, Black Mustard

                                  • Hamachi TostadaUSD 17.00

                                    Fish Sauce Vinaigrette, Peanut, Avocado

                                    • Albacore Tuna "Tataki"USD 22.00

                                      Jardiniere, White Bean Puree, Black Olive

                                      • Yellowtail CollarUSD 24.00

                                        Jerk Spices, Jicama, Citrus, Palm Sugar

                                        • Foie Gras TerrineUSD 26.00

                                          Rhubarb, Strawberry, Feuilles de Brick, Vanilla

                                          • Balsamic Pork RibsUSD 26.00

                                            Green Bean, Potato, Pistou

                                            • Quail FryUSD 29.00

                                              Grits, Slab Bacon, Swiss Chard, Maple Jus

                                              • Smoked Turkey LegUSD 32.00

                                                Celery Root, Apple, White Barbeque

                                                • Foie GrasUSD 35.00

                                                  Biscuit, Maple Sausage Gravy

                                                  • Foie Gras Loco MocoUSD 39.00

                                                    Quail Egg, Spam, Hamburger

                                                    • Rabbit Katsu CurryUSD 45.00

                                                      Jasmine Rice, Cabbage, PIckled Ginger, Bulldog Sauce

                                                      • Bone-in Ribeye

                                                        Bone Marrow Butter, Potato Aligot

                                                        • MP

                                                      • Cheesecake PuddingUSD 9.00

                                                        Strawberry, Passionfruit, Graham

                                                        • Bacon Chocolate Crunch BarUSD 9.00

                                                          S&P Ice Cream

                                                          • Tres LechesUSD 9.00

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                                                            Additional information

                                                            • Dining style
                                                              Casual Dining
                                                            • Price
                                                              $31 to $50
                                                            • Cuisines
                                                              Contemporary American
                                                            • Hours of Operation
                                                              Mon 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm Tue 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm Wed 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm Thu 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm Fri 6:00 pm - 12:00 am Sat 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Sat DIN 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Sun DIN 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
                                                            • Phone number
                                                              (323) 782-9225
                                                            • Website
                                                              http://www.animalrestaurant.com/
                                                            • Dress code
                                                              Casual Dress
                                                            1. Home
                                                            2. United States
                                                            3. Los Angeles
                                                            4. West Hollywood / Beverly Hills / Mid-Wilshire
                                                            5. Beverly / Fairfax / La Brea / Third St.

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