Tomo truly excels in coaxing intense flavor out of fresh produce and dairy. We’re talking about plates like barley porridge with eggplant and dill pollen that tastes like a meatless Reuben soup, candy-like charred squash in a puddle of tangy cream with polka dots of dandelion and chilhuacle oils, and sunchokes roasted to the point of sticky caramelization with persimmon. Mushrooms become meaty, gigante beans become a bowl of cacio e pepe, and sea lettuce becomes royalty.

website | neighborhood: White Center ( get directions) | cuisine: Pacific Northwest | price point: $$$. Located in a former adult video store (yes, you read that right), Tomo claims to offer an affordable, upscale tasting menu centered around Pacific Northwest ingredients. It’s owned by former Canlis Chef Brady Williams, so it has some serious fine dining shops in a slightly more casual setting.

Tomo is Brady Ishiwata Williams’ restaurant which he named after his Japanese grandmother – his number one cooking inspiration. You’ll surely taste the love of cooking in each dish, which hopefully sparks delight for you and your date. Tomo has Japanese-inspired food, and you can order al le carte or book a spot for Tomo’s set five-course menu.

Located in the University District, Tomo is a vibrant, bistro-style restaurant serving inventive takes on classic American dishes. With a commitment to using organic and locally sourced ingredients, Tomo’s menu offers something for everyone. The restaurant’s chic, modern decor creates a relaxed and enjoyable dining atmosphere.

Tomo serves Japanese cuisine inspired by PNW ingredients and Venezuelan flavors, all under the umbrella of mico-seasonality. Everything is ethically sourced so you can feel good about your trip to this casual fine dining restaurant. Right now, there are two tasting menu options available nightly, as well as lunch service.

With an awesome website, location, and chef straight out of Canlis, Tomo is definitely a spot you want to add to your Seattle dining bucket list. The spot has an ever-changing menu and two options for dining experiences that are sure to have you stuffed. Location: 9811 16th Avenue SW Seattle, Instagram

Tomo’s celebratory New Years meal happens a bit earlier on the final day of 2022. The six-course lunch tasting menu still has some (covered, heated) patio seating available. Feast on arepas with sour cream and caviar, then umami it up with some sea urchin chawanmushi for $150 a seat.

One of the best restaurants in Seattle is Tomo, located in the White Center of Seattle. This classy restaurant features the flavors of the Pacific Northwest with a must-try tasting menu that suits every pallet. I’ll never forget the incredible flavors of the dry-aged beef rib.

🍽️ Japanese American Fusion | $$$ | Website | 📍 Google Maps. TOMO is a Seattle-style fine dining restaurant in a place you’d never expect it to be. It’s located in the cool, no-frills commercial district of White Center… in what used to be an adult video store.

When it comes to Asian cuisine, there are plenty of Japanese restaurants in Seattle, but one really stands out. Tomo is a Japanese fine-dining restaurant that focuses on experimental dishes and exceptional wine.