Animl Steakhouse & Cocktail Den

What is Animl Steakhouse & Cocktail Den? Tucked into an intimate laneway entrance at 420A Wellington Street West, Animl Steakhouse & Cocktail Den is INK Entertainment head Charles Khabouth and executive chef Marc Cheng’s lavish, disco-infused flip on the traditional chophouse. Designed by Nivek Remas, the 75-seat room trades dark wood for gold-leaf ceilings, plush animal-print velvet banquettes, a gleaming cocktail bar, and an inverted mirrored disco cow suspended over the dining room.

Animl Steakhouse & Cocktail Den Menu & What to Order The kitchen leans into retro opulence, turning out house-cured Mishima Ranch Wagyu short rib pastrami, crisp Caesar salad topped with slabs of pork belly, and 39-day dry-aged bone-in ribeyes finished in bourbon au poivre or classic Oscar sauce. Seafood lovers can opt for chilled jumbo prawns or the delicate sole meunière, while the four-cheese raclette mac and cheese delivers essential decadence on the side. Pair dinner with the signature truffle-scented Animl Espresso Martini or the toasted sesame bourbon Mission District.

Know Before You Go Advance table reservations through the restaurant's booking system are essential for prime evening slots Thursday through Saturday, though spontaneous diners can occasionally snag walk-in spots at the bar. An elegant, upscale dress code is strictly enforced at the door. The den sits a short walk from the 504 King streetcar and Spadina Avenue, serving dinner nightly from 5:00 p.m. before shifting into a lively late-night cocktail room.