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TOMO

$50 and over

American

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2 people

Dec 18, 2024

7:00 PM

Experiences are available.

Innovative
Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines

We serve eclectic Japanese-American cuisine and serious wine in a former adult video store. Since opening, Tomo has received recognition as one of the country's best new restaurants by Esquire and Robb Report and has been nominated for Outstanding Wine Program by the James Beard Foundation.

Chef Brady Ishiwata Williams’ menus are personal, and feature outstanding ingredients prepared simply and with confidence.

Our wine program highlights rare and ephemeral wines made by creative, principled people. We also serve a variety of classic and seasonal cocktails, emphasizing small-batch spirits and quality nonalcoholic options.

We strive to be a cherished part of our guests' lives, providing a warm atmosphere, ever-changing menus, and exclusive events with top chefs and industry experts from around the world.

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Executive chef: Chef Brady Williams

From the OpenTable editors: Fine dining with an impressive wine list in a former adult video store? No seriously, it’s fun. James Beard Award-winning chef Brady Ishiwata Williams of Canlis fame throws down a creative and playful Japanese American tasting menu that might include three bean salad, Dungeness crab rice, and culminate in a mountain of the Japanese shaved ice dessert kakigori.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American, Creative Japanese, Farm-to-table
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Website
https://tomoseattle.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
We do offsite catering and private events at the restaurant! Please email party@tomoseattle.com for inquiries.
Private party facilities
For parties larger than 6, please email party@tomoseattle.com. Thanks!

Location
9811 16th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98106-2830
Neighborhood
White Center
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

BONE IN - REEF + BEEF: A TOMO CHOPHOUSE EXPERIENCE
Dec 4, 2024 - Dec 30, 2024
Get ready to celebrate the holidays with the 3rd iteration of our Bone-In series! This December, we’re transforming into a festive chophouse. Guests can look forward to a wide variety of dishes, daily specials, a satisfying a la carte bar menu, a wintery mix of wine from game-changing winemakers, & martinis, martinis, martinis! Fear not - our “gilded” baked potato cart will be back! You’ll enjoy a meal consisting of four courses, with each guest selecting from a variety of options. Add-ons are available for those looking to indulge further. Go big with a feast centered around a main course like Klingeman Farm NY Striploin, King’s Cut Prime Rib, or Seared Hokkaido Scallops. The bar top is reserved for walk-ins.
Daylit Lunch
$150.00 per person
Dec 31, 2024 only
Indulge in a luxurious five-course lunch tasting menu and festive beverages at Tomo before heading out to ring in the New Year. Chef Brady Ishiwata Williams' one-day-only lunch menu features a memorable mix of inventive and comforting dishes. Add on a bottle (or two) of grower champagne or a four-pack of curated wine from our cellar to your reservation to keep the celebration going at home. This is a special menu—we cannot accommodate guests with allergies to salt, sugar, seaweed, soy (including soy sauce), or vegan requests. The menu will cost $150/pp (plus tax and 22% service charge). A credit card hold is required to make the reservation. Cancellations within 7 days will incur a $150/pp cancellation fee.

What 25 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Seattle / Eastern Washington
Innovative
South of Seattle
Best Overall
South of Seattle
Best Food
South of Seattle
Best Service
South of Seattle
Best Ambiance
South of Seattle
Innovative
South of Seattle
Healthy
South of Seattle
Hot spot
South of Seattle
Great for fine wines
South of Seattle
Romantic
South of Seattle
Lively
South of Seattle
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

TOMO offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing staff" and "amazing food." The menu is praised for its creativity and unique flavors, while the cocktails are among the "best in Seattle." Despite a 22% service charge, guests appreciate the wonderful service and engaging atmosphere, making it perfect for special occasions.

25 Reviews

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Alexa
VIP
New York City
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Good, not great. Went for the Steakhouse concept in December. Food was fine, but definitely not on par with top steak houses in Seattle, despite the price point being at par or above a top steakhouse. Portion sizes were small/weird - we were given half a loaf of baguette crostini for 4 tablespoons of crab dip, and an entire plate of vegetables for a tiny smear of almond spread. Service was good, and cocktails were great. But, when the cocktails, potato and brussels sprouts are the best parts of a steakhouse dinner, you're probably better off doing something else with your time.
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great service, but food was overall lacking especially for the price.
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John
Seattle
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
first time we went here for a special occasion it was amazing. Last night not so great. Some things were just off. Like i dont need a baked potato served off a gold potato cart and it was undercooked. I wanted to like this place as much as the firat time but it just wasnt there last night. That being said there was a couple stand out dishes mainly the brussle sprout side and the cabbage served with the Tuna. Both outstanding. I hope this place makes it as there "aint "much in white center as far as creative fine dining. All in All $400 plus for 2 no alcohol. Ouch that one stung.
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Matt
Philadelphia
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Chophouse themed dinner was simply amazing! The Waldorf Salad - so simplistic but one of the best salad courses I may have ever eaten. And the baked potato cart - I splurged for the black truffle add-on. I may never eat a baked potato again because I know it’ll never be this good. Once again all of the staff were so friendly and accommodating to all of my questions. I truly love the laid back atmosphere - hard to believe as always this gem is hidden in White Center.
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Kevin
Seattle
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We went during the month of December which features their chophouse style menu. Our dry aged prime rib entree was overcooked and chewy, the best thing we had was the steamed wagyu slider and Brussels sprouts.
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Ifeanyi
VIP
Seattle
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Not the refinement we had hoped for. The staff were dressed like they just rolled out of bed. Literally. The staff were inexperienced. When asked about taste profiles always had to huddle or go ask someone else. Food was plentiful and super expensive. Non traditional service flow. Overall, Not worth the $450 price I paid for 2.
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Alison
VIP
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and fantastic service. A top notch experience all around and the caviar baked potatoes are over the top good. Well worth the trek to White Center.
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David
Seattle
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We went during an early hours, which was perhaps a reason for the and usual service level. We’ve been here before and had a different and much better experience. Perhaps it has to do with what time your reservations are at
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walter
VIP
San Francisco
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent flavors and presentation. We had the tasting menu, added crab rice. Totally awesome experience
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Martha
San Francisco
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We enjoyed a great dinner at Tomo. Service was excellent and the food was delicious. We ordered all three starters plus bread and then four of us shared one ribeye and one tuna entree and had leftover steak to take home. One shaved ice was enough for four to share and was a fun ending.
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FAQs

TOMO is rated 4.5 stars by 25 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 18, 2024

7:00 PM

Experiences are available.

9811 16th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98106-2830

Additional information

Neighborhood
White Center
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American, Creative Japanese, Farm-to-table
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://tomoseattle.com/
Catering
We do offsite catering and private events at the restaurant! Please email party@tomoseattle.com for inquiries.
Private party facilities
For parties larger than 6, please email party@tomoseattle.com. Thanks!

TOMO

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Experiences

BONE IN - REEF + BEEF: A TOMO CHOPHOUSE EXPERIENCE

Daylit Lunch

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What 25 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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