Tilth Restaurant

This was a wonderful evening with my mother. We got there early, it was quiet, the staff was considerate and informative. (My mother forgot her reading glasses in the car, and they even helped her out with a loaner pair!! Holy mackerel..) And the food was far better than I expected (other well rated seattle restaurants left a bad taste), perfectly done in all respects. Great drinks too!

Food was good, although pricey for what you got. The service also felt a bit slow when we first arrived despite only 2-3 other tables being occupied.

Celebrated Mother's Day at Maria's place. She is a marbelous chef.Our meals were so marvelous with incredible blending of unique flavors. A very memorable selection of entrees. Loved it! Pictured is luscious roast port tenderloin wth peas, asparagus and huckleberries.

Nice servers, fast service, beautiful indoor and outdoor dining options. Salmon was on point, as well as the heirloom tomato salad!

Local ingredients, great service and food, a very comfortable restaurant. Brunch was awesome and they serve Caffe Vita coffee.

The service was amazing! Our server was helpful and attentive but also unobtrusive. The decor was a nice mix of quaint and modern, although both the art and music struck me as odd. The cocktails were quite good as was the protein. The salads seemed to favor organic ingredients over delicious ones and didn't seem to be properly seasoned.

Service was great; our server was attentive and well informed. We tried a good portion of the menu, and she did a great job of coursing it out for us. They have a small and large option for most everything, so it's great for sharing! Everything was delicious and interesting. The gnocchi were heaven! Cocktails were delicious. Everything *is* a bit on the pricey side, but fabulous quality and wonderful atmosphere! We will definitely visit again!

A fantastic experience. DELICIOUS! A tad on the pricey side, especially for the wine and alcohol (beer was priced normal). Preparation of food was incredible. Server was very kind and helpful. They forgot to put "sauces on the side" as requested but it wasn't a huge deal. Overall, I give this restaurant 5-stars. The quality of the ingredients was as about as fresh as walking out to my garden, picking something, then cooking it. Delicious and healthy! We can't wait to visit Tilth again.

We came for a birthday dinner and had a great time! Service was good and everything we ordered was yummy Echoing what everyone else said about the Rosette Cookie- def go one per person these were so good, the Crab toast was good would get again, Jerusalem Artichoke was just fine nothing amazing Seems like they keep the same protein but rotate the preparation when they change the menu, I got the beef coulotte and really enjoyed it drinks were fine, nothing crazy but good

Atoma was decidedly a mixed bag - some things were great, and some were disappointing. The ambiance was lovely, the service attentive and smart, the sound-proofing allowed for easy conversation -- but the food was wildly inconsistent. The "Missing Miraflores" was a truly delicious pisco sour. The BTG albarino was a good white, but the price for that glass of wine was comparable to the cost of a bottle at retail. The radish cake with geoduck was scrumptious. The much vaunted rosette cookie was a fancy implementation, with a farmer's cheese filling -- but unlike some other diners, I didn't find it special. The Jerusalem artichoke was ok, but again not special. The pork collar was delicious, but the accompanying sweet potato (I think that's what it was) looked fabulous, but wasn't particularly interesting or flavorful. The crumpets were highly recommended -- but tasted like whole wheat English muffins of indifferent character. The glazed maitake mushroom entrée was ok, but again not special, with the sauce complex but not refined, overpowering the mushroom flavor. The baked Alaska was good. In general, I would describe the food as fancy and elegant, with a great deal of attention paid to appearance and plating -- but the quality -- the taste and the subtlety of flavors and sophistication of blending of tastes one expects from a fancy restaurant -- just wasn't up to snuff. At these prices and this reputation, I expect the food to be innovative, interesting, refined and delicious, the best of farm-to-table fare. I found some of the meal met that standard, but there was also a substantial fraction of the dishes that were overly contrived, where the taste didn't measure up to the appearance or pretense. In other words, the meal was a disappointment. I've had some great meals before - Central in Lima, Sushi Kashiba, the Herb Farm, the Willows Inn. This meal wasn't in that league, not even close. So despite the great reviews in publications like the New York Times, Eater, Seattle Met, Esquire, etc., I largely agree with Bethany Jean Clement's recent review in the Seattle Times "But Atoma is not always very good."

Wow! Our expectations were high coming in and yet, we were still blown away. We came here the week before Christmas to celebrate a special occasion. Our table wasn't quite ready when we arrived but we could sit in the porch area and order a cocktail while we waited for our table. The cocktail menu was quite fun, though on the high price end even for Seattle. They did have a small section of mini cocktails so we tried the bees knees and the espresso drink. The bees knees was a stand out! The house atmosphere as cosy and comfy, they fit a lot of tables in there, but it never felt crowded. We ordered lots of bites to share throughout the evening. The rosette cookie with onion and jam and farmers cheese was excellent, make sure you get one for each person, you won't want to share! Beef tartare was tender with some really flavorful chips on top and the pork entree was great as well. We did try the famous baked Alaska, though I was a little skeptical of the cheddar ice cream included in it, but it as very tasty, such a treat. Looking forward to coming back here for another special occasion in the future.

If you can get a reservation it's a lovely experience! We ordered: Jabroni (their version of a Negroni) 2 rosette cookies - recommend! Kanpachi (ceviche) Beef tartare Black cod (our favorite dish) Jerusalem artichoke Pinot Albariño (to go with the cod and it was a perfect match) Baked Alaska for dessert (our 2nd favorite) The service was excellent and top notch. It was a very nice dinner and great for a special occasion. It was really hard to get in so we had a 9:30pm reservation. The last seating.

Atoma is relatively new, but a fantastic and intimate experience and deserves the accolades it has received. Perfect for special occasions, Atoma is a small restaurant that seems to be built into an old home, giving it an incredibly cozy vibe. You'll frequently find reviews mentioning the rosette cookie as a must-have, and I can concur: it is crispy, balanced with both sweetness and creaminess, and will leave you wanting to order another. I had the duck as a main: a fantastic combination of favors, with beautifully cooked duck. Though on the higher end, Atoma is a place I'll visit again for celebrations or just a nice night out. It's worth the drive we have to make from the Eastside

5 stars because we've been here twice and thoroughly enjoyed both times! Make reservations online. Small cozy spot! Overall, the dishes are well prepared, flavors go well together, feels like lots of care goes into creating the dishes. Portions are not huge but enough imo and dinner is roughly $200 for 2 people. Rosette cookies were a repeat for us, get 1 each. Crab toast was good. Beef coulette and black cod were great "entrees." Black cod was lighter though but enjoyed both. We tried the Hosui Pear dessert which was good but I prefer the baked Alaska more from our first visit. Would come again!

Tonight, we had the good fortune of dining at Atoma. The experience was exquisite, one of the best meals I have had in Seattle (I've live here twenty-one years). Ill detail the experience below but want to warn against the complaints I observed on Yelp. The space is small and intimate and there actually aren't any "bad seats." Also, the pacing is very intentional, and it is quite well done. The service was great. As soon as we walked in, we were offered a coat check (rare to have that, but lovely). The server was very friendly and knowledgeable. We were able to get pretty specific advice and insights into dishes and how to best navigate their menu. Throughout the meal, we were given a few extra bites to accentuate and enhance our experience (greatly appreciated). We decided to order a variety of items off their menu and to also do the drink pairings. We highly recommend the drink pairing. It began with a cocktail (a white negroni) and then each series of dishes (in some cases, each plate) is paired with a glass of wine. There is also an ending cocktail as you prepare for dessert (an espresso martini). The bartender visited us for each pour to introduce the wine and to explain how and why it accents the dish we were about to eat (amazing). As long as this review is, I have to comment on the food as well. Every dish was so well done. There were no weak links, no missteps. I was amazed by how subtle and nuanced the flavors were. Everything was plated beautifully and incredibly well curated. The flavors are balanced and deftly executed. They don't just rely on "seasoning" as many chefs do---they are really working with flavor nuances and affinities. Some highlights: -The Rosette Cookie: We felt obliged to try it because it is a hallmark of their menu. We were not disappointed. I was impressed with the brightness of the flavors. The farmer's cheese is a perfect balance to the pastry and the onion jam. -The Radish Cake: Another beautiful dish. The geoduck and radish appear as aesthetic elements thinly sliced and delicately stacked on top of the 'cake.' But all the elements meld together in a perfect flavor melody. -The Crab Toast: I could eat this daily. Forever. It was so light, bright, and well balanced. -The Beef Tartare: This is the best tartare I've ever had. I loved the presentation: tom pomme chips (chips with a tomato dust) on top of the tartare. It was so, so good. Probably the best dish of the night. -Black Cod: More delicate and liter than many of the other dishes. Subtly beautiful. The cod skin was crisp and tasty. The mushrooms were a great addition. -The Duck: The breast was so tender it almost felt like pate. The duck leg doma was very unique, unlike any duck preparation I've tasted before. This was all accented by the wine we were served. -For dessert we had the Baked Alaska and also a coffee and cream de cajeta ice cream. Both were wonderful. The baked Alaska in particular was impressive. They pair an apple cake with a cheddar ice cream (brilliant). I do (and don't) apologize for the length of this Yelp review. This was one of the best meals I've had, and a standout in the Seattle culinary scene. It's not cheep but I think it well worth the cost! A wonderful experience! 6 stars.

We were very excited to visit Atoma for the first time earlier this month. The food, the staff, and the ambiance (reminiscent of Tilth before it but with their own unique twists) were all excellent. We had a lovely time chatting with the sommelier about our options and landed on a delicious Gamay Noir from the Santa Barbara area. We ordered crab toast, crumpets, pork collar and black cod. It was all excellent -- perfectly done, with unexpected flavor and texture contrasts that all worked, and beautifully presented. We finished with the pawpaw gelato and it was very fun and unique. We were so delighted by our experience. We can't wait to come back.

Easily one of the top 3 meals I've ever had in Seattle and enjoyed right when I was losing hope in an increasingly bleak Seattle food scene. This restaurant celebrates seasonal and local ingredients in a way that shows care and appreciation for Washington's diverse agriculture. The service is top notch and thoughtful with attention to the details, like regularly changing the gorgeous dinnerware. The menu is balanced to enjoy amongst smaller and larger parties with a healthy wine list and enticing cocktail menu. I thoroughly enjoyed the welcome snack and sip upon sitting at the bar. My meal was a bit heavy and rich but that was user error as I ordered a lot of their highly recommended smaller plates and didn't think to cut it with something fresh or acidic or lean. The ambiance is lovely for intimate dinners and the menu changes regularly so you can keep coming back for more.

Atoma looks like someone's house converted into a restaurant. It's quite cute cozy and charming. because of this, it felt like fine dining food but the location and place didn't exactly match that? I thought the food was good but not worth the prices.

beautiful small, home-like space that makes you feel very welcome! the staff was very nice and attentive and gave very good recommendations. the jerusalem artichoke was definitely our favorites. the food is wonderful and i would recommend this place on a date night or a friends night out!

I'm not a big Yelper but this restaurant deserves every 5 star review. It exceeded the hype. The menu is small but each item packs a punch; there are no skips. We went family style and truly loved everything, but the rosette cookie, dungeness crab, and pork collar were table faves. Cocktails were delicious all around, and their take on a pisco sour was my favorite. The service and vibes were also on point. Price point was reasonable for the quality and amount you get. New favorite spot in Seattle, by far!

Atoma's food is phenomenal! We ordered the rosette cookie because we read all the hype about it and it was unbelievable. We also got the duck, black cod and baked Alaska which were all delicious. The service was extremely friendly and accommodating. Minor nit pick was waiting on small things like water and pacing of dishes was a little slow. Overall, it was one of our favorite meals we've had in Seattle and can't wait to go back.

We had mixed feelings about Atoma. It was good, it just didn't live up to the hype. As we compared the dinner to other places we visit, we felt the price didn't match the food experience. All in all it was a nice night. Atoma is built into a cute home and the atmosphere is cozy and intimate. Service was incredible (5/5) - our server was thoughtful, proactive, and attentive. The menu boasted some creative dishes and a decent variety of land vs sea options, with plenty of veggies too. But the dishes didn't wow us. We didn't go home particularly raving about any dish (3/5 or 4/5). Given what we paid (3/5) we would have expected a higher more. Again, not terrible. Just not a match for the price you pay.

Taste: 5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Value: 5/5 Cookies are a must try! Smaller dishes for family style. Cocktails are also fun!

This is a relatively new upscale restaurant in Wallingford, and I have heard good things amongst my foodie friends. We made reservations just in case, for a Friday dinner, and we got every single item on the main menu and 2 of the 4 desserts - Baked Alaska and Brioche. This was just the right amount of food for 4 people. Starters: Rosette cookie - flaky, sweet and savory; probably my favorite. Love the sweet onion jam Radish cake - decent, geoduck added a nice texture. This dish kind of reminds me of the dim sum variant Foie gras torchon - foie gras was so buttery I almost mistaken it as butter! The onion tart added more flavor and richness Small plates: Crab louie - generous amounts of crab and very fresh. Asparagus was flavorful though a little bit burnt Piri-piri carrots - sesame cracker dominated the dish temporarily, carrots were nicely cooked Kanpachi - prepared in a sashimi manner, fairly light dish Entrees: Pork collar - the fat is very flavorful and the pork is fairly juicy. It looks like tofu Halibut - nicely seared, the dumpling / dough was soft and fluffy. Also fresh Lion's mane schnitzel - love this one. Vegetarian, schnitzel was fried well, and the celery on top adds additional flavor and depth. Lamb loin - this one was okay as the meat was a little tough, though prepared medium rare. This one was a heavier dish Sides: Heirloom potatoes - above average smashed fried potatoes you would find in a burger place, etc. Love the onion aioli Spring greens - fairly standard, a little bit less flavorful than the other dishes Crumpets - crunchy outside and soft inside. A miss is the butter is a bit too salty and the crumpets were a little bit burnt on one side Desserts: Baked Alaska - fairly sweet, kinda meringue like cover. The rhubarb was fairly subtle. I like this one more. Brioche - black sesame somewhat dominated the flavors, but the cream was light and fairly liquid so the bread soaks up a good amount for an enhanced flavor. Wine: we got the Armour La Fontaine which was a syrah from Washington state, so it is local. It paired pretty well with all the dishes to various degrees, so the sommelier did an excellent job with the wine recommendations. Service: excellent. Water refills are frequent and dishes and utensils are cleared at regular intervals to ensure a nice flow of the courses. Price wise, it was about $130 per person after tax and tip, which is on the higher end of a sit down a la carte restaurant, but the quality is high up and I would consider this to be around the level of fine dining. It is just that it is not a tasting menu format.

There's a reason Atoma has been recognised as one of the best restaurants in the US in 2024. It's unique, not pretentious and absolutely delicious. The service is 15/10!

My friends had made reservations to this beautiful, intimate fine dining setting! We started off with drinks with a wide variety of spirits. They have a drink item that lets the bartender make you a drink based on the spirit and vibe you are going for! The food was elevated and executed well. The rosette cake and radish cake tasted delicious! They were crispy and well worth getting them. Wish I didn't eat them so fast. The crab dip had huge chunks of crab and the butter toast with it complemented well. The beef tartare had such a great texture. The main entrees were cooked perfectly shown by the color and presentation. My highlight was pork collar and the schnitzel. The collar had a good crust and mushroom paired well. Our server was nice and brought over plates for sharing because we wanted it all. Definitely on the cozier side and higher end of dining.

I was really looking forward to checking this place out and enjoying all the delicious food I have been studying for weeks! I am really sad to write this review but I have to give my honest opinion. First with the positives! The service here was really great - everyone is lovely and it's rare to find a restaurant in Seattle that asks for your coat to be checked. The bathrooms are nice and so is the dining area; if you ever ate at Tilth, they've made some updates and it's nice and cozy and has very cute vibes. Drinks: two NA cocktails on the menu - out of towner and bitter old man. Neither stood out; the out of towner was while advertised as on the bitter side, was still very sweet... Small bites: opted for the rosette and turnip cake pre main. The turnip cake was probably the favorite bite of the entire meal as it was such a flavor crisp bomb. The rosette - I'm just not understanding the hype. To me, it just tasted exactly ike a cold funyun - I don't know what I was expecting from reading all the hype (maybe something that was warm like a fried good) but this wasn't it and I definitely don't think it was worth $7 per rosette for a single funyun. Main: Got the pork and cabbage as side per recommendation. Both dishes were SO salty. While I am huge fan of well seasoned food, I found both dishes almost overbearing. The portions were also shockingly small and I was really dissapointed to see how little protein/veg was on the main that was $38. Dessert: Baked Alaska. I had refrained from ordering more while I was still starving at this point because I misjudged how small this dessert would be. The cake was EXTREMELY hard/maybe it had just come out of the freezer? But it was disappointing - which made me sad because it's not often that you find baked Alaskas on menus. If a meal hits on every front from start to finish with drinks and dessert, I don't have a problem shelling out the coin. Unfortunately, this meal was $160 and I left very hungry and needing another meal after... I'm hoping that perhaps I went in on an off day and that the food isn't usually so heavy handed with the seasoning nor have hard cakes for dessert.

Food Insta: @iseafoodandeatit Reflecting on 2023 dining (lots of travel and eating out), my absolute favorite meal and new self proclaimed best restaurant in Seattle % gets awarded to @atoma.seattle. I was lucky enough to try their preview menu earlier this year prior to them opening and eagerly awaited the real thing. Well worth the wait! We went with another couple and started by splitting half the menu ... but before the night was over ... we couldn't resist and ordered up the entire thing (plus some repeats). Atoma combines southern hospitality + cooking, Pacific northwest ingredients, a lovely complimentary bar menu, and fine dining culinary skillets. The resulting feeling like you are right at home (ironic as you are literally dining in a ). When thinking back to some my all time favorite meals, it's usually a combination of the food taste + presentation (of course) but also the impossible to fully describe feeling you get throughout the dining experience as a whole. Atoma is the real deal. So much so that I'd like to think they would easily receive a @michelinguide were Michelin to rate Seattle area restaurants. Looking forward to many return visits in 2024 and you should too!

I made my reservation via Tock in late October for my anticipated visit to Atoma (12/9/23). I had scouted out the former location of trailblazer chef/owner Maria Hines's Tilth in Seattle's Wallingford neighborhood. I wondered if that cozy ambiance experienced 17 years ago would be somewhat retained. I was dining solo and going into this meal without any pre-conceived notions. I never attended a previous pop up or soft opening. Plus not familiar with chef/owner Johnny Courtney aside from the press coverage that he was the executive sous chef at Canlis. Global, creative, contemporary, nostalgic, seasonal approaches gives a wide berth of potential cuisine at Atoma. Traffic was absolutely dreadful on I-5S yesterday evening, that I had to detour and meander by Green Lake to get to the west end of N45th in Wallingford. Thankfully, I found street parking within steps of Atoma's entrance with ten minutes to spare. Lovely, smiling person welcomed me at the reception stand. I felt some of the stress leaving my system, but the fairly loud overall din and music in the dining room kind of kept that adrenalin mode hovering as I was seated for my 6:45pm reservation. The overall attire was relaxed-layered-NW comfort, especially on this cold, rainy evening. The main dining room and bar counter seating was mostly full. There is also additional counter seating flanking both sides of the entrance. Retained the nice Craftsman interior with olive tones. The bartender and kitchen staff were hopping as I glanced around. My wait person provided the run down and gave helpful recommendations. However, I was told that there was no chef's tasting menu available that evening. I started with a cocktail, Starr Sutherland ($16) while I further perused the menu. This cocktail comprised with Plantation 3 star, Clement Rhum Agricole, pineapple syrup, and a lime wedge. Not overly strong, but I do remember why is this glass so wet? It left annoying water rings on the table, that I had to wipe it away with my dinner napkin. I ordered one each of the Rosette Cookie ($7) and Radish Cake ($9) to start. The former I've only had sweet rosettes, this was a dusted unique savory presentation with Walla Walla onion jam. Kind of crumbled using a fork and knife, but then didn't want to look uncouth eating it with my fingers. Despite the caramelization, the flavor was a bit muted. The latter had a more forward pronounced flavor from fermented radish, geoduck, and clam belly aioli. This woke up my palate with anticipation. I was inadvertently brought the Pork Collar ($38) - looked great, but not what I had ordered. This was swiftly noted by my wait person and taken back to the kitchen. After a brief lull, I was brought the proper Black Cod entree ($34) which had citrus roasted salsify and grilled greens. The small black cod fillet was perfectly cooked, crisp skin and moist fish. I was glad for the spoon because that black cod beurre was delicious. This easily could be a soup component. I wasn't full from dinner, so there was room for dessert. After glancing at the dessert menu though, nothing was compelling for me to order. The prices ranged from $9 to $18 so I passed and awaited my check instead. My reservation gave a two hour allotment. I was able to wrap it up within 45-60 minutes dining solo. This was a long awaited dinner reservation, but left still hungry and a bit disappointed after spending nearly $73 with tax & tip. Note: Tock charges a $1 handling fee and $25 reservation fee which is later applied towards the final bill. There's also a 3 day advance notice for any reschedules or cancellations. Just saying. Pros: *Lovely woman at the reception/host stand. Offered coat check. *Knowledgeable wait person. Another person kept my water glass filled. *Beautiful handmade dishes, nice dinner napkin, and sturdy flatware. *Nice presentation of menu items. Cons: *Really loud with overall acoustics and overhead music. Glad I was dining solo due to the din, thankfully no convo to compete with. *Wet cocktail glass...I dislike water rings, but that's just me. *Rough bottom surfaces of the saucers scratches the table top. Unknown if that's the patina they eventually want. *Pricey for the diminutive portions served. Dessert menu prices were also high. I wished I had passed on the weak cocktail and opted for another menu item instead. I should have savored a dessert instead at nearby Paper Cake Shop (open Wed-Sun 2-9pm). Instead of getting a seafood sundae or bowl at nearby Minato or a Dick's cheeseburger to supplement, traffic heading back northbound enabled me to buy and cook additional protein at home. Also, I prefer the black cod sake kazu from Ray's in Ballard/Shilshoe or purchased directly to cook at home from Kuzma's Fish Market in Edmonds. I was thankful for the opportunity to dine at Atoma and wish them continued success. Would I return? Maybe for a chef's tasting menu, but not for cocktails, a la carte items, or dessert.

This place has been top of mind as a dinner choice, so I was very eager to experience it. The vibe is absolutely lovely: intimate and elegant without trying too hard. The team is very friendly and attentive, ready to accommodate your wishes, and there immediately when you need them. And all that is done with a great sense of humor (just read that drinks menu, as an example). As for the food, this was an outstanding meal - multilayered and very, very far from boring, still with a distinct PNW flair. My only mild complaint was the somewhat elevated noise level that made it difficult to carry a conversation. This was mostly the function of loud music leading to people speaking even louder trying to get the conversation going over the music. Maybe softer background tunes will be more conducive to the intimate atmosphere? All in all, a warm, memorable, delicious evening. This place is worth repeats for sure.

We made a reservation in the Dining Lounge (21+) to celebrate our anniversary. (The dining lounge is pretty much same as the regular dining area, but you are in the section next to the bar. Also, if you have not been here before when it was Tilth, know that it is a converted house so it's a very cozy space!) DRINKS: We started out with two cocktails: - Split the Diff ($18) - this was recommended by the server. You can taste the bit of absinthe that is in here, which was very interesting. Maybe not the best thing to sip on alongside food once the apps came out - Garlic Honey Highball ($19) - at first you could taste the garlic, somewhat, which made for a more unique drink - but partway through the drink became watered down and lost its interest Then we moved on to a bottle of wine - the server took some of our notes and steered us towards a different (cheaper in fact) bottle than what we were considering. We ended up really enjoying this wine. The vintage was different than what the menu indicated, but that was fine by us. (Note that the staff are VERY diligent about making sure your wine glass is always full! We had planned to have some wine and take the rest of the bottle home, and they made it quite difficult to do so! I had to tell them a couple of times that we were good after they very swiftly topped off our glasses lol) FOOD: Apps - KFC mushrooms ($16) - delicious! The mushrooms are crispy on the outside, meaty on the inside. Very flavorful and I like the dill sauce as well. - Radish cake ($9) - this is quite small and recommended as a portion for one person, but we shared it anyway and it was enough to each get a couple of small bites. - Winter Luxury ($18) - this is chunks of roasted squash and also tempura fried squash. It was quite lovely and better than you'd expect from a pumpkin dish. - crumpets ($10) - sourdough crumpets with butter & garlic honey. If you're unfamiliar with crumpets, they are somewhere between an English muffin and a a giant pancake. Maine - Pork Collar ($38) - we don't typically eat a lot of pork, but went out on a limb and this was so delicious!! The meat was so tender and flavorful, and love all different elements of the dish - some sweet/sour from the plum sauce, umami richness from the mushrooms. - Beef Coulotte ($39) - I'm a steak gal, but I have to say I preferred the pork to the beef (so did my husband). The steak was surprisingly chewy, and maybe a touch over cooked for my taste. I enjoyed the fried sweetbreads. Dessert - Crème Fraiche Bavaroises ($13) - everyone around us was ordering the baked Alaska dessert, but I was really intrigued by this one. You have a panna cotta like crème fraiche layer on the bottom which is super creamy and rich. That is topped with a grape sorbet which is tart but not overly so. On the side are roasted grapes, some are super sour and some are sweet and juicy. In between it all there is a tiny palmier cookie which was surprisingly buttery and rich for its size, and was the perfect complement to balance the sweet and rich and tartness of the other elements. I really enjoyed this! OTHER - Mushrooms! This restaurant knows how to cook. mushrooms. Get anything that has mushrooms. The table next to us said one person didn't even realize the lions mane schnitzel wasn't meat until his friend told him. - In hindsight, we would have skipped our cocktails and put the money towards more apps/small plates. The cocktails were expensive and underwhelming. (Our final bill was around $250 before tax/tip, after the $50 Toast reservation deposit was taken off) - Beef was meh, pork was very good. - i know it's not the restaurants responsibility to recognize special occasions, but our reservation did have the "anniversary" box checked but no one ever mentioned anything the whole time we were there. We still had a great time, but it was our first night out getting a babysitter and celebrating after having a baby, and it was a little sad that not one person said happy anniversary. I I wouldn't have mentioned it in the review, but we did see them bring out a dessert with a candle in it to another table - so I know they at least have candles to mark special occasions! - ventilation wasn't great. It was hot and a bit steamy, I noticed other patrons fanning themselves with their menu as well. It also smelled strongly of fried food. For being a newly opened/remodeled restaurant, especially one of this caliber, I would not expect to leave dinner with our clothes smelling like a diner. - the worst part of the whole night was the table. It was so light that the slightest pressure from my legs would send it sliding and jolting across the floor. I'm honestly shocked that our wine glasses never fell off the table. Secondly, the surface of the table looked nice before you touch it, but the second any kind of grease or water/moisture touched the tabletops, it left VERY obvious marks that made it hard to take nice photos

Friend invited us to this place since it is their favorite restaurant in town. All dishes are delicate presented, well made with amazing flavors. My favorite are crab toast, tomato salad, tomato crudo, matsutaki mushroom black cod and fish cheek from the secret menu. I'm impressed by the quality of the ingredients at this place, tomatoes are amazing delicious with the most simple dressing. Black cod is tender and fresh, balance flavor with perfect umami from the mushroom. Staffs are friendly, and love the open kitchen setting. Overall, great experience for a night out.

We can't wait to go to Atoma again. The food is absolutely delectable with decent sized portions too! All the fine dining flavors without the stuffiness is an amazing experience imo. Our server was super welcoming and explained their recommendations and how the cocktails were created to what was in season. I also appreciated the kept a lot of the look and feel of tilth so it felt like I was eating at home in the dining area by a cozy fire. All in all, complete 5 out 5. Can't wait to go again!

This is a racist establishment. Whether or not it's obvious, please take it from someone who's been seated at the table closest to the restroom while paying just as much as everyone else in the room one too many times. Hi Sarah, thanks for your response, but let's fact check that because I have a photo of where we were seated (closest to the bathrooms).

Eating here was an absolute joy. With every bite you could feel this restaurant becoming a powerhouse. Prices were pretty reasonable and sharing five dishes made us fairly full. Everything was cooked well and had us going back for more. We got the cookie (makes sense why Seattle times ranked it so highly), the pork, the cabbage, hamachi collar (special for the day and it was amazing), and the Dungeoness crab - which dare I say the bread was the best part?? Don't skip dessert- this creme brûlée was the most life changing experience and had both my partner and I fighting for the last bite. Highly recommend and if they're out of reservations- the wait list process on their site is really efficient.

Update: went back to Atoma last night. Group of 8 for a birthday dinner. They knocked it out of the park. One of the best dining experiences start to finish. Everyone in our group was thrilled with everything. They put special candles in our guest of honors dessert which did make him feel celebrated!

I have been here twice now, in addition to attending one of their pop-ups and I think it might be getting better each time, which is saying a lot because I thought the pop-up was phenomenal. Sit at the bar if you can, you get a view of the action in the kitchen and a great bartender to chat with throughout the evening. The rosette cookie is very tasty, but the radish cake is my favorite of the starters. I love that mild creamy cake with the slight oceany hint from the geoduck. The dungeness crab was new on the menu since last time and was divine, with that deviled egg situation and the crab fat sauce. As this was a special occasion, we got the caviar special as well (they were out of the uni, the drawbacks of a 9pm reservation when they source their ingredients from one guy who free dives for them). Unfortunately I am now ruined for tater tots because those were delicious. We split the kampachi and the pork loin as well. The pork is heavenly, buttery smooth and perfectly balanced with that sauce. The standout for me on this last visit though was that baked Alaska. The flavors of the components change seasonally, but I will be dreaming about the chocolate cake and blood orange meringue combo with the fenugreek ice cream for years to come. Normally chocolate is my first love in a dessert, but that blood orange meringue did things to me. We also got the creme brulee which was a perfect balance of light and rich, the herbal/floral flavors came through without overwhelming. Can't wait to keep coming back here and see what else they come up with. They are off to a great start already.

Came here for dinner, was definitely worth it. Total ticket was about $125/pp with drinks. We had a 715p reservation, and we had to wait about 30min to be seated. We weren't in a rush so that was fine, and they gave us a complimentary drink while we waited. (Though, next time I hope our wait isn't as long.) For the meal, we ordered every appetizer because they all sounded good, and each one was incredible, with unique and special flavor profile. The radish cake was crunchy, but moist, sweet and savory, just a smash of flavors. The rosette cookie was also sweet and crunchy and savory, very good but not as good as the radish cake. The chicken liver mousse was rich but not too overwhelming and paired well with its toast. Finally, the crumpets were solid (my wife's favorite but the other three were better IMO). For the main course, we ordered the beef, the roasted sunchokes, and the cabbage. The sunchokes were delicious, almost like roasted potatoes in a way even though they're completely not; and the beef was served in a pleasant jus. The one miss on the night was the cabbage, it was too salty and we didn't like it. For dessert, they ran out of the baked Alaska, so we called it a night. Overall, really enjoyed the meal, the food brought joy, and would come back.

If you are ever in Seattle, you must dine at Atoma. Farm to table excellence and service from seating, cocktails and beautiful dinner options.

This restaurant has gotten so much buzz and good press, and all of it is so deserved. My friend and I had a late evening reservation and ended up sitting at the bar. We sampled every part of the menu, and nothing - cocktails, small bites, wine, mains - disappointed. We also splurged on the caviar service, which was delicious and felt really luxurious. The radish cake with geoduck was particularly inspired - and I think my favorite bite of the evening - but I wasn't disappointed by a single part of the experience. The space is beautiful and cozy, and sitting at the bar allowed us the opportunity to have a great conversation with Dillon, and to watch Johnny and the team in the kitchen. Every element - from fixtures and stemware to garnish and flavor profiles - felt intentional and selected with care. I can't wait to have another occasion for my next visit!

Wonderful ambience, super friendly staff and service and delicious food. It was amazing to have so many vegetarian options and the presentation and taste were incredible. They have truly nailed some dishes and the experimental dishes are so worth the try. Drinks were fantastic too. The Phony Negroni mocktail was a highlight.

Run don't walk! Service 10/10 amazingly attentive! Good 11/10! Omg so so so good! I give the drinks a solid 9/10. Super moody and more fancy than seattle vibe but oh so so good!!!

Had heard about Atoma as they were gearing up to open and was intrigued when I read that previous Canlis Executive Sous Chef Johnny Courtney is the owner. Was very excited when my friend suggested we go for a girls night out. We had a blast and tried some cocktails: Garlic Honey Highball, Missing Miraflores and a Mini Martini. All amazing but I really loved the Pisco sour resembled one. Dishes are very shareable and so we did just that, except for when my friend enjoyed the pork collar...no thanks..said the pescatarian, here. I was disappointed they took off the fried mushrooms they had on the menu a couple of weeks ago but the Kohlrabi with Dungeness crab, almond milk, curried crab butter and the Lion's Maine Schnitzel made up for it. Perfectly seasoned. Service is very warm and friendly and great attention to detail to round off the evening. Can't wait to go back...VERY SOON!

I instantly felt cozy once I entered the restaurant. Our server was attentive as he refills our water when the glass is empty. When the food arrives, they repeat the name of the dish and the ingredients used. During my visit, I tried rosette cookie, radish cake, pork collar, sturgeon, lioris mane schnitzel, beef tartare, cabbage, crème brulee, and baked Alaska. I really enjoy the rosette cookie with the sweet walla walla onion jam and the combination with cheese. It was a wonderful starter's bite. The radish cake has a great texture exterior and soft center. I can hardly tell the radish is fermented and the geoduck and clam belly aioli add savory to the dish. The beef tartare was great with the house made potato chips. For mains, I really enjoyed the sturgeon with the gnocchi. It was my first time having lioris mane and it tasted meaty that if you didn't tell me, I wouldn't be able to tell it is mushroom. The pork collar was tender, but a relatively small portion compared to the other dishes. The cabbage is probably my least flavor as the texture of the vegetable was great, but the sauce was a bit too tart for me. The desserts were wonderful. I highly recommend getting the creme brulee as it had a sweet potato base and pomegranate which was a unique combination, but the taste balanced out well. I wish there were more. A more expensive price point for the meal. However, you can tell the work chefs put into each dish and beautifully presented. It can get noisy inside the restaurant where I can't hear the server too well. I'm here for the food and the experience was great. I recommend coming for a special night out or romantic evening.

Our meal at Atoma came at an interesting time - national media has been heaping praise on the place for nearly a year, but this week the local rag took down the food in fairly brutal fashion. Thankfully, our experience lined up with that of the national press (with one exception) and we had a wonderful time - great food, service, and ambience. First, the food: The rosette cookie was excellent and lived up to the hype. Atoma clearly knows their way around an onion and the "cookie" was like nothing I'd had before. The crab toast was deliciously refreshing, down to the toast (why doesn't my toast come out like that at home?!?). Both entrees we tried were wonderful. The black cod had crispy skin and tender flesh and the charred cabbage added a smoky depth to the whole affair. The pork collar was also a winner, and the sauce was delicious enough to scoop up at the end to get every drop. The baked Alaska and hosui pear desserts were both good, but the baked Alaska was our favorite because it was heartier and we were dining in the middle of December. The only dish we didn't like was the tartare with geoduck XO sauce. It was just too salty and the salt overpowered the flavor of the beef. But Atoma swings for the fences, and who can really blame them for the occasional miss? I'd rather eat somewhere that takes risks rather than plays it safe all the time. The service was friendly and knowledgeable without being overbearing. The ambience was comfortably cozy. The room is small, but didn't feel cramped. People seemed to dress up slightly for the occasion, but it's Seattle, so you can basically come as you are (though you might feel out of place doused in mud, soaked in bleach). Finally, regarding the cost (a point raised by the Seattle Times this week): Atoma is not cheap, but the prices aren't crazy by 2024 standards. I've been to plenty of places that cost nearly as much but are not nearly as good. Considering the food, ambiance, and the service, I thought the pricing was reasonable. Would I prefer everything to be 40% less expensive? Of course, but that's not reflective of the inflationary times we live in. All in all, I thought it was a fair value and I look forward to visiting again. I'd definitely add Atoma to my list of places to take out-of-towners for whom you want to highlight Seattle's wonderful food scene.

Atoma does justice to this iconic former Maria Hines (Tilth) location! The space is just as warm and inviting as it had always been, but the real star of the show is the food! The menu consists of four quadrants with snacks, starters, mains, and sides that have interesting combinations and fresh flavors. The chef who used to work at Canlis grew up vegetarian, so there are many good choices for vegetable lovers. We had the kale salad with Mimolette "cheez-its" which was my favorite dish of the night! Those cheese bites were so amazing! Our other savory dishes were the black cod (stellar with crispy skin!), duck thigh (yum!), and roasted cabbage (with anchovy sauce?). That was the perfect amount of food for two, but we had to try the baked Alaska dessert. It did not disappoint with the parsnip ice cream, carrot cake base, and carrot chips on top. (I could eat the Mimolette cheez-its and carrot chips every day for the rest of my life.) My only complaint was with the carrot cake which was delicious but far too thin. Give us more cake! These days, many restaurants view desserts as a perfunctory obligation and don't seem to put as much time or thought into them. I appreciate Atoma for not overlooking this most important part of the meal. The other delightful things about the menu were the mini cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks. I'm not drinking so much anymore, so it was great having the option of having a smaller portion of a martini or old fashioned. I opted for the former and it was just the right amount of dirty martini and even came with a blue cheese-stuffed olive. Yes, please! I followed that up with a non-alcoholic drink so as not to disturb my sleep later that night. I am so responsible now! Ha ha. Restaurants these days should always have non-alcoholic drinks that aren't the usual soft drinks. So many people are cutting back on alcohol but still want some tasty options besides water or soda. Lastly, the service was really top notch. Our server (with the big, bold glasses) was the perfect combination of friendly, efficient, and helpful. I'm so sorry I don't remember his name (I blame the tini martini ), but we will definitely be back and hopefully I'll catch it next time. Come try this place, you all!

What an incredible experience! All of the ingredients are extremely high quality, and the flavors were inventive, unique, and unforgettable. And the staff!! So kind and helpful. The most amazing service. Of all of my dining experiences in Seattle, this was my favorite.

My boyfriend and I just returned from a lovely dinner at Atoma. I have been looking forward to our reservation for several weeks and have been eyeing IG posts and other diner's reviews in anticipation for this evening. We were not disappointed. Food, service and vibe were all so very nice. Our server was attentive but not overbearing, professional but not stuffy, he was very easy to talk to. We ordered quite a bit of dishes and he expertly paced the courses and always made sure our drinks were full, the support staff were helpful and in the right places at the right times. Our favorite dishes were the rosette cookies, Dungeness crab, crumpets, piri piri carrots and the sturgeon. We also had the turnip cake, lions main, pork collar, and cabbage which were also quite nice. The sturgeon with the gnocchi was so delicate, I found myself eating it as slow as possible making myself the perfect little bites. I'll be thinking about that one for some time. The lions main schnitzel, I would have thought was meat if I hadn't know better. So much flavor! The chefs here know how to treat vegetables and make them stand up to the meat forward dishes on the menu. For dessert we had the d'anjou pear that had a buckwheat crispy cookie and cashew cream. It was lovely and quite the juxtaposition of textures. We decidedly ordered too much for just the two of us, we were quite full but couldn't pass up trying at least one and the pear was a subtle choice to end the evening. Next time we come I think I'd like to sit at the bar to watch all the action in the kitchen. As other diners have mentioned it does get pretty loud once dinner gets going. It didn't bother us but could see how it could if you were hard of hearing. Additionally the decor and little details like leather check presenters and branded coasters add to the charm and bonus points for a groovy bathroom! Thank you Atoma staff! We can't wait for next time!

My girlfriend and I dined at Atoma last week and everything was wonderful. We started with their mini cocktails which are a perfect size to have with appetizers and still enjoy wine with your meal. With the cocktails we had the rosette cookies and the radish cakes - we can't decide which was best because they were both so good. Of course we had the crumpets (my girlfriend is Canadian, her mother is British) and they were some of the best we have had. The sauce with the sturgeon was divine. The cabbage is a must have with a totally different and equally as enjoyable sauce. We finished with the baked Alaska. We cannot rave about Atoma enough - the food, the drink, the space and especially the staff make for a delightful evening.

The food was delicious, amazing flavors put together in each and every dish. My favorites were the rosette cookie, black cod, and cabbage. Service was great and ambiance is quaint. Be prepared to spend a decent amount and don't expect big portions. You are not going here to get big quantities of food.

Get the radish cake!! We didn't order it but the kitchen ended up making extras and it was my favorite of the night. Also the schnitzel, cabbage, and sunchokes were all amazing. I was participating in dry January so unfortunately couldn't try any of the cocktails. I ordered the "Out of Towner" mocktail and it was not great.. very syrup forward but maybe that's just all mocktails? Will be back to try more :)

We live down the street and have been really excited about this new spot. Went last night with our neighbors and we were all blown away! They did a great job renovating and it's very welcoming in there. Our server, John, was super knowledgeable and friendly. All the food was great, especially the onion jam cookie at the beginning. The only thing we didn't enjoy was the beef, it was way too chewy. Looking forward to going back again for dinner, or even to just sit at the bar and have a drink and snack. Great addition to the neighborhood!

Atoma is absolutely fantastic. I've dined all of the world and never expected this level of cuisine out of Seattle. The flavors and presentation were surprising, original and absolutely delicious. The menu is also small enough where you're not overwhelmed, and at the same time have plenty of incredible dishes to choose from. For four of us we essentially ordered the whole menu. Our server Dylan was also exceptional providing 5 star service while also helping guide us through the menu. We bantered and joked around with him throughout the dinner. I'm also not a huge drinker and even the cocktails were different and delicious. Wouldn't be surprised if this was a Michelin caliber restaurant soon enough and will definitely be back.

I am struggling between 3 and 4 stars for this restaurant. Let me start with the good: service was excellent, decoration was interesting and yet comfortable, choice of dinnerware was unique and pleasant. Some of the dishes are nicely executed, like the cookie appetizer, halibut and cashew cream dessert. On the other hand, servings are too small. Both pork collar and lamb dish are half size of what I would expect. I am not complaining about the price (mid 30's), but I wish the waiter had given me advice to double down. I had 2 appetizers, 1 main and 1 dessert and left hungry. Then there is the baked Alaska dessert, it is a huge disappointment, might as well call it a thick piece of dough with a small blob of super market quality ice cream for $18. I don't quite understand why it is so hard to get a reservation, we could only get a 5p or 8:30p slot, yet the restaurant was half empty. (Chances of no show is pretty slim as it costs $100 deposit).

Terrible experience overall. The staff was unhelpful and borderline rude, making us wait far too long without explanation. When the food finally came, it was cold, tasteless, and poorly prepared. On top of that, it felt like certain customers were given preferential treatment, which left me feeling uncomfortable. Definitely won't be coming back.

The worst dining experience I've had in a long time. The service was incredibly slow, with the staff acting rude and dismissive from the start. My food arrived cold and tasted bland, like it had been sitting out for hours. I also felt like I was treated differently than other customers, which made me very uncomfortable. Absolutely would not recommend this place.

I had an incredible dinner at Atoma about a month ago, and the experience was nothing short of spectacular. From the moment we walked in, the service was impeccable, making us feel welcome and attended to. Every single dish we tried was a testament to the chef's skill and creativity. The cocktails were SO good, and the wine list perfectly complemented our meal. I'd be remiss to not mention the rossette cookie, what a delightful treat -- order more than 1. Atoma is the real deal when it comes to a top-notch restaurant experience, combining excellent hospitality with outstanding food and drinks. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for an unforgettable Seattle dining experience.