Atoma
A hidden gem in a cozy house, Atoma delights with its creative Pacific Northwest cuisine and personalized service.
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Atoma
Highlights
Must-see attractions
A hidden gem in a cozy house, Atoma delights with its creative Pacific Northwest cuisine and personalized service.
"This is an incredibly unique dining experience and definitely one of the best restaurants in Seattle."
Book Ahead
Reservations are essential and fill up quickly, so plan well in advance.
BYOB or Sommelier's Choice
Bring your own wine for a corkage fee, or trust the sommelier's expert pairings.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Pacific Northwest
Price
$$$
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Signature Rosette Cookies
Crispy, light, and utterly memorable rosette cookies dusted with matcha, a must-try starter.
Intimate, Cozy House Setting
Dine in a charming craftsman home, offering a cozy and intimate fine dining experience.
Exceptional Halibut
The perfectly cooked halibut, enhanced with roasted green onions, is a standout dish.
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Book Ahead
Reservations are essential and fill up quickly, so plan well in advance.
BYOB or Sommelier's Choice
Bring your own wine for a corkage fee, or trust the sommelier's expert pairings.
Don't Miss the Bread
The crumpets or bread service is a highly recommended and delicious starter.
Embrace the Small Plates
Order a variety of dishes to share and savor the diverse flavors.
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Book Ahead
Reservations are essential and fill up quickly, so plan well in advance.
BYOB or Sommelier's Choice
Bring your own wine for a corkage fee, or trust the sommelier's expert pairings.
Don't Miss the Bread
The crumpets or bread service is a highly recommended and delicious starter.
Embrace the Small Plates
Order a variety of dishes to share and savor the diverse flavors.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Atoma offers an exceptional fine dining experience in a cozy house setting, with many praising the creative and flavorful dishes, particularly the signature rosette cookies, halibut, and pork. While portions are noted as small and prices high, most diners feel the unique culinary journey and personalized service make it well worth the expense. Some find the experience to be a 'rip off' due to portion sizes and cost, but the overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with many considering it a top Seattle dining destination.
"It was an incredibly unique dining experience and definitely one of the best restaurants in Seattle. The signature cookies were amazing, and the radish cake appetizer was surprisingly impressive. Both the beef tartare and Dungeness crab were delicious, but the real standout was the halibut. The roasted green onions on top added such a memorable touch! Overall, everything was exceptional and full of flavor. Highly recommend it."
Hwashin Lim
"Absolutely loved our dining experience at Atoma. The rosette cookie was a delightful start—crispy, light, and memorable. The broccolini dish was beautifully balanced and full of flavor, and both the duck and pork were cooked to perfection—rich, tender, and packed with depth. Every course impressed, but the Baked Alaska was the perfect finale—equal parts dramatic and delicious. Everything was thoughtfully prepared and beautifully presented. Can’t wait to return!"
Rima Susan Philip
"Wow. What an absolutely incredible night. Atoma offers a wide range of dishes, cocktails, NA bev, and wines to make any occasion special. We decided to treat ourselves and Atoma understood the assignment! The caviar special was an incredible start and it only got better finishing with an incredible hazelnut finished pork chop. They timed the courses perfectly to allow us ample time to enjoy each dish and our few beverages! ;-)
Well done to the Atoma Team!!! You are crushing it!!!"
Billy
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Frequently Asked Questions
Reservations are highly recommended and tend to book up at least a month in advance, especially for weekend dining.
Yes, Atoma allows BYOB with a corkage fee. They also have an excellent wine list and a knowledgeable sommelier.
The rosette cookie, radish cake, halibut, and pork shoulder are frequently highlighted as exceptional dishes.
The restaurant is located in a charming craftsman home, offering a cozy, intimate, and fine dining atmosphere.
Some diners note that portions are on the smaller side, typical of fine dining, and suggest ordering multiple dishes to share.
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Chef Johnny Courtney walks this fine line in the converted Craftsman home that was once housed Tilth. Nearly every table orders a round of savory rosette cookies, one of a handful of fancy starters intended as individual servings. But thrills lurk everywhere on the hyperseasonal menu, from the crumpets to the dungeness crab and caramel on toast, even an entree of salmon or pork collar.
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website | 1411 N 45th St (Wallingford) | cuisine: Pacific Northwest. Atoma is one of the newer spots on this list of the best fine dining restaurants in Seattle. It opened in the craftsman home on 45th that used to house Maria Hine’s restaurant, Tilth, so it’s a welcome revival of one of the cutest restaurants in Seattle.
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