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TOMO

$50 and over

American

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2 people

Jan 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

Innovative
Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails

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

Cucina Itameshi: Food for Lovers + Friends
$145.00 per person
Feb 12, 2025 - Feb 15, 2025
Join us this Valentine’s Week at Tomo for a four-course Itameshi tasting menu. Itameshi, the Japanese word for “Italian food,” blends Italian and Japanese culinary traditions, focusing on high-quality regional ingredients and shared staples like pristine seafood, noodles, and rice. The special Valentine's Week menu is $145 per person (plus tax and a 22% service charge). A credit card hold is required to confirm reservations, and cancellations within 7 days will incur a $145 per person fee. Important Note: This menu is fixed and cannot accommodate allergies to salt, sugar, seaweed, soy (including soy sauce), or vegan requests.

What 37 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
3.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Seattle / Eastern Washington
Innovative
South of Seattle
Best Ambiance
South of Seattle
Innovative
South of Seattle
Hot spot
South of Seattle
Neighborhood gem
South of Seattle
Great for fine wines
South of Seattle
Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

TOMO offers a unique dining experience with a "creatively satisfying" menu and "amazing" cocktails. While some guests highlighted issues with wait times and pricing, many praised the "amazing food" and "fantastic service." The Thanksgiving feast and caviar baked potatoes are standout dishes. TOMO is ideal for special occasions with its inventive and ever-evolving menu.

37 Reviews

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Queena
VIP
Seattle
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
I ordered the fish entree that came with a side of braised cabbage. This dish came out very cold, as if it had been sitting for 20 minutes. This fish and cabbage were both cold... urgh.. We also came here to celebrate my husband's birthday... he wanted to order the steak. Our waiter told us that it would take an hour to prepare, and it was pretty large, so the steak dish would cost more than their tasting menu, which was $110 per person... I'm so sorry to say that this was a very disappointing dining experience... don't believe the hype about this place... it's not worth your time or your money...
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Lucy
San Francisco
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I thought the food was amazing. I was slightly unsure what to expect, but every dish was wonderful. We did the set menu - usually I expect the small plates to be the stars, but the mains were exceptional! We had the Pork and the steam burger - YUM
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Cesar
Seattle
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on January 16, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
TOMO offers a stunning ambiance with its sleek, modern design and warm, inviting atmosphere. Unfortunately, while the setting is exceptional, the food fails to meet the same high standards, leaving much to be desired. The meal started with bread and butter, which was disappointingly average. For a restaurant with such a polished feel, I expected something more elevated. The chawanmushi was a pleasant surprise, delicately prepared and well-balanced, earning a solid 4/5, though it wasn’t particularly memorable. The butternut squash dish, however, was a major letdown. The macha sauce felt like an uninspired attempt to innovate, lacking the bold, tangy, and spicy notes that remind me of Venezuela and Mexico. The squash itself had an overpowering sweet, almost burnt raisin flavor that clashed with the rest of the dish. The steam burger was another misstep, feeling completely out of place on the menu. A salty wagyu patty served on a Hawaiian roll lacked sophistication and cohesion, making it an easy pass. The pork chop was the highlight of the night, with excellent flavors and a chimichurri sauce that was on point. However, the experience was marred by the pork being alarmingly undercooked, which made it a risky dish to enjoy despite its good taste.
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Samantha
Seattle
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sam was our server and he was the best! We loved the food, the butternut squash was really cool texture wise. We love this place and come here often!
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Anna
Seattle
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and amazing food. Very creative and tasted great with good presentation
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gary
VIP
Seattle
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food and service. One of our favorite spots!
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James
Seattle
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Much of menu was not available (reasonable steak, not allowed to get soba), drinks were not delivered timely
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Caleb
VIP
Seattle
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
A bit disappointed to be seated 30 minutes after our reservation time and as the last reservation of the evening. Also, I understand that you have to do closing duties while winding down service but after being seated late and having a seemingly indifferent server, that was the icing on a very mediocre cake, particularly compared to previous visits. Overall, disappointed.
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Mary Lee
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The chef’s table menu was inventive and delicious. Service was friendly and informative. Parking is problematic in that neighborhood and surroundings a touch on the sketchy side, so better to travel in pairs.
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Janel
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything about our meal and experience was amazing and delicious. Especially good cocktails and bourbon list. Each course was amazing and all around great vibes. Can’t wait for our next visit.
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FAQs

TOMO is rated 4.4 stars by 37 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

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

Cucina Itameshi: Food for Lovers + Friends

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What 37 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

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