My boyfriend and I had a great time here! The food was wonderful and service was well timed. The restaurant was pretty quiet, the space was low lit, so good date ambiance for early Valentine's Day dinner. Entrees we selected were the salmon and New York steak and they were phenomenal!! The supplements on the steak house menu we got were the shrimp cocktail (very fresh) and baked potato with broccoli cheese sauce (easily one of the best baked potatoes I've ever had). The only thing I would change is making a reservation for a table instead of the bar to just a bit more comfortable - the bar chairs are tall and skinny.
Teri
Very expensive, 22% service fee - I have no issue when the food is amazing. It was meh at best. Tough, fat & gristle filled, chewy steak and chewy prime rib.
Steven
The service was off. Two waiters hustling while others stood around chatting. Tables waiting long times between courses with plates uncleared. Food debris left under bar and on banquette even after the area had been “cleaned.” My main was cold as was the table next to mine. Chef/owner chatting with friends rather than leading the restaurant. The food/flavor is good, but someone needs to teach people about attention to detail.
Laurie
Really wanted to love TOMO, as it's been widely touted for quite some time. However, there is nothing warm or charming about the ambience. It felt like eating in a hallway. Our server was competent but not engaged, truly a shame considering I'd made note we were celebrating 2 birthdays. And then, the food...sigh...such a disappointment. Small portions for the price point, messy flavors. Remnants left on each of our plates because it just wasn't delicious enough to savor each bite. We will not return.
jenny
Tomo completely won me over. The food was fantastic, the service was warm and attentive, and the whole experience made my birthday feel genuinely special. We'll absolutely be back for more. Thank you, Tomo, for such a memorable night.
Jeremia
We chose this restaurant for my wife's birthday, having noted the occasion in our reservation—yet it passed without any acknowledgment. The family feast, intended to let everyone sample a range of dishes, proved disappointing for a party of more than two. Portions felt limited for sharing, and of the seven courses, only the kakigori (delicate and beautifully textured) and the salad (fresh and well-balanced) truly impressed. While pricing was fair, we would not repeat the family-style option. The evening left our table quietly underwhelmed. A restaurant of promise that, on this visit, fell short of the elegance we had hoped for.
Michelle
From the moment we sat down, service was stellar. Very attentive and had some great recommendations. Get the Dungeness crab rice and Tomo Caesar salad - you won't regret them! Overall great experience - delicious food, great ambiance, amazing service. Thank you!
Jeff
The food was fantastic. The service was slow but it was enjoyable to not be rushed and to savor each plate. Just be aware if you are in a rush. The 22% automatic service charge was a surprise and a disappointment.
Maiko
Had the family meal + chawanmushi (because I need that). All of it was delicious. Fun bite was the rice cake - when I read rice cake, i thought it was those... weird hockey puck-type thing. It was NOT - it was the coin-sized rice cake in all its chewy deliciousness, covered in cheese, pepper, and herb oil! I love love loved the pork chop - in lettuce and shiso leaf wrap with fish sauce. Kakigori was a great dessert and I left the table happy and full, yet not overstuffed. All the dishes were great, with my least favorite being the steamed burger - but that's because Im not a huge American cheese fan... and I still ate all of it because it was tasty. Our server was great, it's excellent quality food in a more casual environment, and I'm so glad I went there to celebrate my birthday with my family. YUM.
Robert
Never had Japanese before. I mostly stuck to what I know which was the chicken, Caesar salad, and a sweet potato. All were crafted uniquely in their own way. The sweet potato had red caviar and seaweed butter which was delicious, the chicken was sticky and sweet, and the Caesar salad was flavorful and had lots of delicious cheese and dressing. I had some of the Nikka Coffee Malt Whiskey and although it had a kick to it, it went down very smooth. Staff were very friendly and polite and I never had to worry about not getting service in a timely manner during my visit.
Generally irritated that I spent so much money here lol. Overpriced lukewarm food. The crab rice is more like risotto with barely hints of crab floating in a bowl of oil. Nice cocktails though.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 4
Michele
Service and food were excellent! We had the Family Feast since it was our first time and we wanted to try as many dishes as possible. My husband's fave was the steamed burgers and mine's was the pork chop! We'll definitely return and try the other dishes on the fall menu!
Anny Campbell
A good server really affects the experience you have at just about any restaurant. This was our first time at TOMO and we had a GREAT one. She took note that it was our anniversary and was super attentive, patiently answering all our food questions and made some great recommendations. The food was fantastic! We got to seated by the kitchen and even got to chat with the chefs! As fans of Canlis we really appreciate the detail and thought that went into each dish. Thank you TOMO for a wonderful anniversary dinner. We will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amy
Excellent experience in front of the kitchen with a great waiter. Family feast was amazing!
Steven Vo
The sable fish is rare, the steak is ok, not worth the $100. The crab rice is overly sour. I would rate the sable fish the least edible dish... a bit dissapointed
My boyfriend and I had a great time here! The food was wonderful and service was well timed. The restaurant was pretty quiet, the space was low lit, so good date ambiance for early Valentine's Day dinner. Entrees we selected were the salmon and New York steak and they were phenomenal!! The supplements on the steak house menu we got were the shrimp cocktail (very fresh) and baked potato with broccoli cheese sauce (easily one of the best baked potatoes I've ever had). The only thing I would change is making a reservation for a table instead of the bar to just a bit more comfortable - the bar chairs are tall and skinny.
Very expensive, 22% service fee - I have no issue when the food is amazing. It was meh at best. Tough, fat & gristle filled, chewy steak and chewy prime rib.
The service was off. Two waiters hustling while others stood around chatting. Tables waiting long times between courses with plates uncleared. Food debris left under bar and on banquette even after the area had been “cleaned.” My main was cold as was the table next to mine. Chef/owner chatting with friends rather than leading the restaurant. The food/flavor is good, but someone needs to teach people about attention to detail.
Really wanted to love TOMO, as it's been widely touted for quite some time. However, there is nothing warm or charming about the ambience. It felt like eating in a hallway. Our server was competent but not engaged, truly a shame considering I'd made note we were celebrating 2 birthdays. And then, the food...sigh...such a disappointment. Small portions for the price point, messy flavors. Remnants left on each of our plates because it just wasn't delicious enough to savor each bite. We will not return.
Tomo completely won me over. The food was fantastic, the service was warm and attentive, and the whole experience made my birthday feel genuinely special. We'll absolutely be back for more. Thank you, Tomo, for such a memorable night.
We chose this restaurant for my wife's birthday, having noted the occasion in our reservation—yet it passed without any acknowledgment. The family feast, intended to let everyone sample a range of dishes, proved disappointing for a party of more than two. Portions felt limited for sharing, and of the seven courses, only the kakigori (delicate and beautifully textured) and the salad (fresh and well-balanced) truly impressed. While pricing was fair, we would not repeat the family-style option. The evening left our table quietly underwhelmed. A restaurant of promise that, on this visit, fell short of the elegance we had hoped for.
From the moment we sat down, service was stellar. Very attentive and had some great recommendations. Get the Dungeness crab rice and Tomo Caesar salad - you won't regret them! Overall great experience - delicious food, great ambiance, amazing service. Thank you!
The food was fantastic. The service was slow but it was enjoyable to not be rushed and to savor each plate. Just be aware if you are in a rush. The 22% automatic service charge was a surprise and a disappointment.
Had the family meal + chawanmushi (because I need that). All of it was delicious. Fun bite was the rice cake - when I read rice cake, i thought it was those... weird hockey puck-type thing. It was NOT - it was the coin-sized rice cake in all its chewy deliciousness, covered in cheese, pepper, and herb oil! I love love loved the pork chop - in lettuce and shiso leaf wrap with fish sauce. Kakigori was a great dessert and I left the table happy and full, yet not overstuffed. All the dishes were great, with my least favorite being the steamed burger - but that's because Im not a huge American cheese fan... and I still ate all of it because it was tasty. Our server was great, it's excellent quality food in a more casual environment, and I'm so glad I went there to celebrate my birthday with my family. YUM.
Never had Japanese before. I mostly stuck to what I know which was the chicken, Caesar salad, and a sweet potato. All were crafted uniquely in their own way. The sweet potato had red caviar and seaweed butter which was delicious, the chicken was sticky and sweet, and the Caesar salad was flavorful and had lots of delicious cheese and dressing. I had some of the Nikka Coffee Malt Whiskey and although it had a kick to it, it went down very smooth. Staff were very friendly and polite and I never had to worry about not getting service in a timely manner during my visit.
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Generally irritated that I spent so much money here lol. Overpriced lukewarm food. The crab rice is more like risotto with barely hints of crab floating in a bowl of oil. Nice cocktails though.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 4
Service and food were excellent! We had the Family Feast since it was our first time and we wanted to try as many dishes as possible. My husband's fave was the steamed burgers and mine's was the pork chop! We'll definitely return and try the other dishes on the fall menu!
A good server really affects the experience you have at just about any restaurant. This was our first time at TOMO and we had a GREAT one. She took note that it was our anniversary and was super attentive, patiently answering all our food questions and made some great recommendations. The food was fantastic! We got to seated by the kitchen and even got to chat with the chefs! As fans of Canlis we really appreciate the detail and thought that went into each dish. Thank you TOMO for a wonderful anniversary dinner. We will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent experience in front of the kitchen with a great waiter. Family feast was amazing!
The sable fish is rare, the steak is ok, not worth the $100. The crab rice is overly sour. I would rate the sable fish the least edible dish... a bit dissapointed
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
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