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COMMUNION, Seattle, WA
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COMMUNION

$31 to $50
Contemporary Southern

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
COMMUNION is a place where you feel seen. A place that feels like comfort, rest, relief, and peace. Our mission is to provide the food, the familiarity, and the intimacy that make you feel at home.

Chef Kristi Brown has spooned her way through the culinary industry for the past 28 years. Starting at a small café in downtown Seattle, Kristi has done just about everything from dishwasher/prep cook to running her own catering business for nearly a decade. From the beginning, her vision was to focus on the art and experience of food through culinary activism. A purpose powered by her mantra, “Everybody’s Gotta Eat!” Chef Kristi desires to build community through the cultivation of fresh food and fine cooking.

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Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Chef Kristi Brown

From the OpenTable editors: Eater, The New York Times, Condé Nast Traveler, and the James Beard Awards have all sung the praises of chef Kristi Brown's Seattle soul cooking at Communion. The pork neck stew is non-negotiable, alongside creative dishes such as "hood sushi," or cornmeal-crusted catfish rolled with pickled veggies and remoulade. That plus the welcoming vibes in the industrial chic space set in the city's historic Black district have made Communion one of the country's best new restaurants in recent years.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Southern, Contemporary American, Southern
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (206) 391-8140
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    Checkout our catering company, That Brown Girl Cooks! at www.thatbrowngirl.com
  • Private party facilities
    Please email goodday@communionseattle for inquiries.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    24th and Union
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    48 line and the 8 line
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 34 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    Innovative

  • Seattle

    Best Food

  • Seattle

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Communion offers a delightful culinary experience with "harmonizing syncopated flavors." Guests rave about the "best meal I've had in Seattle," with perfectly seasoned and innovative dishes. The lively atmosphere and "welcoming vibe" complement the attentive service, making it a "must visit" for anyone in Seattle.

34 Reviews
  1. Gina

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    as usual the meal was fantastic!! I had out of town guest that I entertained at Communion and even they loved their food. I am plant-based and was able to find something on the menu.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and unique menu. Really enjoyed the service and cocktails. Highly recommend!!!

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  3. Amanda

    Seattle

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was amazing. We shared the shrimp toast and Unc’s wings. I had the collard greens and pickled relish plate with hoe cakes…absolutely delish! We shared the mac and cheese. The rest of my party had the neck bone stew and squash dish…they said it was fire. Only issue was we sat outside and the heaters were not very strong….most of us wore layers, but we were shivering the entire time…probably burned off the calories we ate.

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  4. Kari

    Seattle

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Its great to see an upscale restaurant in what was a beat-down part of town in Seattle, the past center of the "hood" The history of the Chef and family is cool, their passion is food and hospitality. The drinks are amazing. The apps are inspired Southern dishes with modern twists. I was abit disappointed with the presentation of one of their signature dishes, the black eye pea hummus. It was disappointingly small portion and more runny than the slick photos on the site. I had made a rez two weeks out and thought i would get a premium table, but we were seated in a hard two top right next to the servers station with constant traffic. The noise level was over the top so don't expect a quiet dinner. Would be great if owners put some noise cancelling tiles over their super cool pressed copper ceiling. We opted to sit at the bar and had excellent service from Allie. I will go back and sit at the bar again for their ambrosia pear vodka cocktail. Cheers

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service. Food is creative and perfectly prepared. Fun ambience. Master class. We’ve been a number of times and will certainly keep coming back.

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  6. Stacy

    Seattle

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing as always, never a bad dish and always a great vibe.

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  7. Emily

    Seattle

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food. Great vibe. Lovely staff and fantastic service.

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  8. Joyti

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and excellent service!!! Definitely will come back.

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  9. Cyndie

    Seattle

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    First time visit and the food was not disappointing!!! We ordered multiple items wanting to try as many as we could. They were all fantastic! The bread pudding was the best I’ve ever had. It’s a small place so the seating is odd. We were seated right in front of the kitchen so we got a bird’s eye view of everything going on back there, as well as each plating process. Not necessarily a bad thing IMO b/c I got to see each and every dish. But maybe a *little* too close for others b/c it’s also quite hectic and loud. Cute bar area. Turn offs: the 5% ‘surcharge’ on all bills (this was not, nor will it ever be, ok), and the automatic designation for a 25% tip. If you’re going to charge a ‘surcharge’ - it’s pretty ballsy to then try and pull this off. Not sure if we will be back - but we’re glad we gave it a visit.

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  10. Cathy

    Portland

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our first time to Communion. We made a reservation. We were very pleased with the service and ambience. We had a great server that was very helpful with our food selections and the food was delicious! We got the shrimp toast, house salad, clams and pork chop. Everything had so much flavor. I loved the coconut broth and sausage in the clam dish and wish I had a spoon but we used the clam shells to drink the broth haha. I was not expecting the focaccia bread to be so thick, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside like French toast. It was amazing with the bites of shrimp inside the bread. Very cool appetizer! Can’t wait to visit again and try some of the other dishes.

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FAQs

COMMUNION offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (206) 391-8140.

COMMUNION is rated 4.8 stars by 34 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for COMMUNION

2350 E Union St, Seattle, WA 98122-3046

Additional information

  • Cross street
    24th and Union
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Southern, Contemporary American, Southern
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    48 line and the 8 line
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (206) 391-8140
  • Catering
    Checkout our catering company, That Brown Girl Cooks! at www.thatbrowngirl.com
  • Private party facilities
    Please email goodday@communionseattle for inquiries.
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