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COMMUNION, Seattle, WA
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COMMUNION

$31 to $50
Contemporary Southern

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2 people
19:00
Booked 22 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
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
  • Website
    https://www.communionseattle.com/
  • 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.

Menu

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What 56 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Seattle

    Best Food

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
COMMUNION in Seattle is a vibrant dining spot that offers a unique twist on Southern cuisine. Guests rave about its "amazing food and service," with dishes like Mac and Cheese and Unc's Wings being fan favorites. The restaurant's lively atmosphere and welcoming staff make it a "must visit" for a memorable dining experience.

57 Reviews

  1. David

    VIP

    New York City

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a divine experience — food made with love (and tons of flavor), superb service, a warm, welcoming vibe, and the chef & owner on-site. Absolutely A+

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  2. Jefrey

    VIP

    Atlanta Metro

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sheer perfection. Food, ambience, atmosphere, location, vibe. Everything

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  3. Kam

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Poor experience with reservation system. After being seated 30 minutes late, and only being seated for 55 minutes we were told hurry up since they are “backed up”

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  4. Vicki

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely loved every single dish we got. One of the best meals I’ve had in a while, and as a group of four, we got to try a lot of things. Great drinks, great atmosphere. I definitely plan on coming back!

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  5. Blain

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 22 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food. Absolutely some of the best dishes in the city and beyond. Staff was friendly and quick service. Plan ahead and get there asap!

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  6. Jonna

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 22 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A really very delicious taste adventure! Each dish is meticulously cooked and plated and the four of us liked everything we ordered. We’ll go back to try more menu items. Yum!!!

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  7. Angela

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 22 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the food, service, everything. Excellent service.

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  8. Chanita

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always love this place!!! So flavorful the staff is friendly and welcoming, server is personable, and food is always phenomenal!

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  9. Wendy

    Seattle

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I'm a bit torn. This was my second visit to Communion. The first time was lovely, food was cooked close to perfection. This visit my son ordered the catfish. It was mostly breading and the fish lacked flavor. I ordered the porkchop. It was a challenge to cut the meat and eat it. The desserts 🍨 bread pudding was delicious. Please note you will pay for the ice cream as a separate dish. Lastly, my bill was $295, which included a tip of $52.50. My advice, check your bill before you sign. Nice place though 👌

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  10. Harley

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My group of 4 were seated outside for dinner. It was rainy and somewhat cold, and our server offered us blankets to stay warm. There was also an overhead heater that kept us cozy. The restaurant was out of lemonade and sweet tea, but our server offered a "dealer's choice" non-alcoholic drink which was refreshing and delicious. It was a pink drink that had a sprig of rosemary in it (rosemary happens to be my favorite herb). Everything we ordered for food was delicious and cooked well. The hoe cakes (3 in an order) were moist and buttery. The mussels and clams dish was so good, and the sauce they came in was very flavorful with a slight spicy kick. We also got the mojo chicken over garlic rice and the unc's fried chicken which were very tender. The grilled okra with onions as well as the collard greens were really good sides. For dessert, we had the salted caramel ice cream and bread pudding which were just the right amount of sweet. They serve family style here, and all the dishes were ordered were enough to satisfy a table of 4 people (our server recommended we order 5-6 dishes total). The only thing we thought was weird was the last dish to come out was the collard greens which was just weird timing to finish our meal with a side. Your whole order is put in, so things come out as they are ready to serve. Besides that, the atmosphere was lovely, and the whole experience was great. The staff here are very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu and helped us make choices for what to order. I am definitely coming back and hope to get seated at a table inside because the music they play in the restaurant is some soulful rhythm and blues.

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FAQs

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

COMMUNION is rated 4.7 stars by 56 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 22 times today

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Google Map for COMMUNION

2350 E Union St, Seattle, WA 98122-3046

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    24th and Union
  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
  • Website
    https://www.communionseattle.com/
  • 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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