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TOMO, Seattle, WA
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TOMO

$50 and over
American
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TOMO

4.5
$50 and over
American
White Center

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Innovative
  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for special occasions
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.

Why they're an Icon

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.
    BONE IN - REEF + BEEF: A TOMO CHOPHOUSE EXPERIENCE Photo

Menu

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What 17 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    Innovative

  • 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

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.

17 Reviews

  1. walter

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  2. Martha

    San Francisco

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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.

    1 person found this helpful

  3. Damian

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and solid service. I loved the party music playlist though some diners may find it too much. My only complaint is that the chairs (as opposed to the bench seating) were small and uncomfortably hard, especially when the meal is meant to be enjoyed at a slower pace. Sitting for two hours on those small, hard chairs is not pleasant. 

    1 person found this helpful

  4. Alana

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The thanksgiving feast was absolutely amazing. Fed my party of 7 people with plenty of leftovers. Each dish was so special. The fried rice and the cheesy hashbrowns were my personal fave. Would definitely order again.

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  5. Whitney

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Thanksgiving food was absolutely incredible! We are so pleased we chose to go with you guys and hope you do it again next year!

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  6. Julia

    Seattle

    16 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was good but the cadence and harmony of the dishes was a bit fracture when you don’t do the fix menu. Our waiter wasn’t great. He seemed confused and not very engaged for a restaurant at this price point. I haven’t tried their fix menu but it’s probably what you should do to get the intended experience.

    1 person found this helpful

  7. H. Trey

    Seattle

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tomo continues to delight and amaze us - and everyone we know - with a unique and ever evolving menu that creatively satisfies every part of our palate.

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Elizabeth

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Such a lovely first experience at Tomo. The food is really the star. Every dish was unique, well presented, imaginative & delicious! The wine list is creative, but too esoteric for most of my group. The cocktails are some of the best in Seattle. The outdoor deck is pretty comfortable, but the music is very loud & the heaters get quite hot. Our service was great: knowledgeable, prompt & kind. There is a 22% autograt, which definitely makes an expensive experience even more so. I definitely recommend Tomo for an occasion dinner & plan to return soon.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. heather

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    In this time of being conscious about where you spend your money dining out, the expectations should be high. And to this point, the food, experience and service at TOMO meet the expectations

    1 person found this helpful

  10. jen

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal and wonderful service. The team made us feel welcome and were highly engaged.

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FAQs

TOMO is rated 4.5 stars by 17 OpenTable diners.

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

A photo of TOMO restaurant

TOMO

4.5
$50 and over
American
White Center

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for TOMO

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!
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