We chose Filthy Animal to celebrate our 29th anniversary, and it turned out to be such a fantastic evening! From the cocktails to dinner and dessert, everything made the night feel special.
The tomahawk was absolutely incredible, cooked perfectly and easily one of the highlights of the meal. The dumplings, grilled asparagus, mashed potatoes, and cheesecake rounded everything out beautifully, and the cocktails were creative, delicious, and kept the celebration going. 🥂
What really elevated the evening, though, was Ashley. She was AMAZING! Friendly, attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely seemed to care that we were having a great experience. She struck that perfect balance of being there when we needed her without ever making us feel rushed. Her service helped turn a great dinner into a memorable anniversary celebration.
Thank you, Ashley and the entire Filthy Animal team, for helping make our anniversary such a fun and special night. Great food, great drinks, great atmosphere, and exceptional service. We will absolutely be back! ❤️🥂
I was so happy to have found this restaurant. I was looking for a nice place to have dinner while in town for the week so I chose this one after seeing it listed on OpenTable just a few blocks from my hotel.
The interior is all dark leather and wood and artistic animal themed decor. When you walk in your eyes are drawn to the kitchen on the left and an open fire. We were fortunate to get seated in one of the cozy booths near the window.
The menu had so many choices of familiar foods prepared in unique ways. We chose a smoked edamame appetizer as well as the hummus with plantain chips. Both were fantastic. We shared a salad that came out covered with a dome that infused the lettuce and avocado with a smoky flavor that was unexpected and very flavorful. While I certainly enjoyed my lemongrass chicken dish, I was a bit envious of the tables next to me that ordered the tomahawk ribeye.
While we were very tempted by the dessert menu, we skipped it and went to the attached speakeasy for an after dinner drink.
It’s definitely on our list for future visits to the area (we come to town a few times a year).
The service and atmosphere are literally top tier! The food was delicious, just not a lot called to me personally in terms of main menu items, but I'm sure that's a me thing - I would 100% recommend everyone try it out as long as they're okay with the price since it's definitely more upscale.
Business Casual is the dress code, but everyone was hella fresh so my personal recommendation would be to dress up that extra bit.
We shared a steak (our first dry-aged steak), and it was a little tough but extremely flavorful, especially with that chimichurri (LOVE!) and garlic-whipped potatoes (thanks to our phenomenal waiter for the recommendations on what to pick).
I already said the service was top tier, but to circle back: one of the best customer service experiences I've had in Arizona between our very social waiter, a manager stopping by to ask how things tasted, folks bringing out the food coming back to double-check on things, as well as the smiles you get any time you make eye contact with any staff member!
Thank you for letting us be filthy animals with you for the 4th of July weekend!
Interesting experience for Pretty Decent Concepts.
The fire theme is felt, smelled, and tasted from the minute you step in until your last bite. The atmosphere has so many thoughtful lighting and textures decisions. Creating a dynamic and dramatic dance between sophistication and feral nature. That being said, I've never been so hot in a restaurant. It was cooler outside at the end of May. It made it hard to enjoy the atmosphere. I left before I could order dessert due to being uncomfortable. Prepare to sweat.
The food was phenomenal. Absolutely on point and exactly what I expect from an establishment like this. The Bone Marrow and the Brie was a great pairing. The bread had the Smokiest flavor I've ever had. My Campfire Seabass was the star of the show. Order it, you'll love it. Although, considering it was obviously plated with a front face in mind, this was not placed correctly at my table. The cocktails were balanced, if maybe a bit sweet. I recommend the Electric Pearade.
I think the unfortunate part about my visit was the service. We weren't seen for so long that a manager brought us our water and put our cocktails in. Our server seemed disconnected from our experience and never stayed around long enough for us to communicate. The pacing wasn't great, I got my wine pairing fifteen minutes before my entrée. This felt like service I would expect at a lower price.
TLDR: The food is worth the hot temperature and mid service. Get the Electric Pearade, Brie, and Seabass.
Such an amazing dinner experience at Filthy Animal! From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with friendly smiles and outstanding service. Manager Devan personally escorted us to our table upon arrival. He was attentive, professional, and welcoming throughout the evening. He checked on our table at just the right times, making us feel genuinely valued without being intrusive, and truly went above and beyond to ensure we had an enjoyable experience.
For starters, we ordered the Short Rib Pibil Dumplings, Tuna Pineapple Ceviche, and Kimchi Croquettes. The Pibil Dumplings were my favorite—they had the perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors. The roasted pineapple added a subtle sweetness that paired perfectly with the sesame sauce. The Cheddar & Kimchi Croquettes absolutely melted in my mouth, and the house red chili aioli served alongside added the perfect kick.
For dinner, we ordered the 18oz Bone-In Ribeye and the Campfire Seabass, along with the Papas Asada. The ribeye was incredibly tender and seasoned to perfection, with rich wood-fired flavors. It was seriously one of the best steaks I’ve had in the Valley.
My favorite part of the experience was dessert. The Miso Cheesecake is something you absolutely must try! It has rich umami flavors with the perfect touch of sweetness.
