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TOMO

Name: TOMO
Address: 9811 16th Ave SW, Seattle, WA, United States, 98106-2830
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.6

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$50 and over

American

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

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2 people

Jul 24, 2025

8:00 PM

Booked 23 times today

About this restaurant

Innovative
Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem

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
Mon, Wed–Sun 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, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 88 people are saying

TOMO reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

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
Best Value
South of Seattle
Innovative
South of Seattle
Healthy
South of Seattle
Neighborhood gem
South of Seattle
Great for fine wines
South of Seattle
Good for special occasions
South of Seattle
Lively
South of Seattle
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

TOMO offers a unique blend of Japanese and modern American flavors, with standout dishes like crab rice and cacio e pepe rice cakes. The restaurant's "fabulous experience," "amazing food," and "welcoming, friendly staff" ensure a memorable dining experience. While some portions are small, the quality and creativity shine through.

89 Reviews

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Janice
Seattle / Eastern Washington14 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was unusual, unique, and very good. Service was great. And sitting with a view of the kitchen was such a great show.
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Tim
Washington, D.C. Area4 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful imaginative food and amiable service. Worth the trip.
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Robyn
Seattle / Eastern Washington8 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We were a party of 8 so we decided to go with the Family Feast menu even though one in the party couldn’t participate in the full menu due to allergies (no substitutions and have to order for everyone in the party) Every item was delicious, unique and surprising. Delightful to the palate. We had to order some additional menu items because one in our party can’t eat dairy and another wanted to try the chicken. It was worth it! The tiramisu kakigori is amazing!
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Douglas
Columbus2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Wonderful service and great food - scallop dish rocked!
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Matthew
St. Louis2 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic Menu…concise selection, with great variety but largely thematically connected options. Loved the crab rice, the cacio pepe rice cakes, and my god the sweet and sticky fried chicken. Soooo good. Mostly easy to share amongst our group of 4. We sat outside on the patio on a beautiful Seattle summer evening. Couldn’t have asked for a better meal, service, and time. Highly recommend with another couple to try as much of the menu as possible!
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Betty
Seattle / Eastern Washington2 reviews
3.0
Dined on July 15, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The most outstanding aspect of Tomo is the wait staff. They are welcoming, friendly, helpful with the menu, attentive and delightful. The food is very tasty but portions are small. The price was very high for the quantity of food served. The tiramisu dessert was basically a large slushy with a slight flavor of tiramisu. We would likely not return.
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Nicole VIP
Hawaii6 reviews
2.0
Dined on July 14, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Food was thoughtfully prepared, well seasoned, and delicious. Service was unacceptable. Both waiters seem like they hate themselves and take it out on others. Zero table maintenance and just bad vibes. It doesn’t appear they have a manager doing table checks either. Its unfortunate service was so poor as the food was delightful and I wouldn’t return based on the service provided.
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Paul VIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington6 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 14, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We were fortunate to get a last minute reservation but it was outdoor without a fan. They accommodated us inside with a hard stop for another reservation. The waitstaff missed a dish and we didn’t have time for dessert. The food was not as exciting as when they served the tasting menu.
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Michael
Seattle / Eastern Washington12 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was excellent. What a surprise to find this place in White Center. Should be noted that the prices are not for the faint of heart! But if your budget allows, an excellent choice.
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Meghan
Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review
5.0
Dined on July 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Honestly my dinner at TOMO was the best meal I’ve had in Seattle (or just about anywhere) in years. Everything was unique, thoughtfully prepared/presented, and tasted amazing. It reminded me that going out to eat can be an experience, not just a means to an end. As a working parent, most of my “dining” experiences are out of necessity or lack of time to cook, which is something I enjoy and am decent at, and I end up feeling like the value isn’t what I want it to be. TOMO is definitely a special occasion spot and not cheap, but for me, the value is outstanding for both the food and the service experience.
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FAQs

TOMO is rated 4.6 stars by 88 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 24, 2025

8:00 PM

Booked 23 times today

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

Additional information

Neighborhood
White Center
Hours of operation
Mon, Wed–Sun 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, 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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