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TOMO, Seattle, WA
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TOMO

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$50 and over
American
9811 16th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98106-2830

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today

About this restaurant

  • Innovative
  • Neighborhood gem
  • 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
    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

Menu

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What 85 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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, thoughtfully prepared" dining experience with dishes that are "absolutely delicious" and "executed perfectly." The restaurant has an "extensive and eclectic" wine list and top-notch service. Though some find it pricey, many agree it's "worth the money" for the "amazing" food and "wonderful" experience.
85 Reviews

  1. Matthew

    St. Louis1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  2. Betty

    Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  3. Nicole VIP

    Hawaii6 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  4. Paul VIP

    Seattle / Eastern Washington5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  5. Michael

    Seattle / Eastern Washington11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  6. Meghan

    Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  7. Kory

    Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review

    2.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Very underwhelming dinner for the price point. Right ideas, poor execution.

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  8. David

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tomo was a great experience with delicious food. The staff were friendly and helpful. The food was amazing. It was our first time here, and we ordered the family style set menu. Highly recommend to get a taste of many things.

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  9. Kim

    Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I still dream of the fried chicken... Fabulous experience and food. Go!

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  10. John VIP

    Seattle / Eastern Washington172 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    An absolute gem of a kitchen with truly great service. The bar and the wine list are top flight. One star off of five for the noise/sound level in the dining room. Every bite we were served (caesar, sliders, sweet potato, fried chicken, dessert) was executed perfectly. We will absolutely return - there are so many good items on the menu. We'll reserve a table on the patio, which can be quieter.

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FAQs

TOMO is rated 4.6 stars by 85 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. Seattle / Eastern Washington
  4. South of Seattle
  5. White Center

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
Google Map for TOMO

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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