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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 18 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
  • 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.
  • Location
    2350 E Union St, Seattle, WA 98122-3046
  • 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

Menu

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What 44 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
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • 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.

44 Reviews

  1. Michael

    New York City

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was delicious and our server was great. We especially liked the fried chicken and mojo chicken.

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  2. victoria

    Seattle

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, drinks, ambiance, staff…all was fantastic!! We will come again and again!!

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  3. Andrew

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    The host said my reservation wasn’t assigned to a table and asked if I we could eat outside or possibly the bar. (It was 40 degrees out since it’s December). They sat us at the bar and there was a very loud large group sitting and standing next to us. There were two open tables in the restaurant which I asked to be moved to. The host said those tables are assigned to other reservations but I also had a reservation so why couldn’t we be moved? We ending up sitting outside. Our server there was lovely. Overall unimpressed by the overall experience.

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  4. Katrice

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    My party of 4 weren’t seated until an hour after my reservation. I was told we would be seated shortly and everytime we inquired as to how much longer we were told another 10 minutes or so. As we waited, we were told to wait outside because the front area gets too crowded. Although they had heat lamps and an electric fire pit, it was very cold outside, like 35/40 degrees. Still very cold. One person in my party stated they would not be back and another person in my party said the same thing happened when they were there with their spouse a few weeks prior. Now she’s contemplating if she will return again. The straw that broke the camels back was when we were basically told to wrap things up because they needed the table. Our bill came up to over $450 (without gratuity) and this whole experience was not worth that I have to say. The food and drinks are extremely good though, so that makes it hard not to come back. But if I come back to the same experience, that’s it for me!

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  5. Anne

    VIP

    Vancouver

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food! Everything we ordered was delicious. One of the big surprises was the massaged collard greens salad. My husband really ordered it for me because I love Kale and strong greens like collards. We both gobbled it up it was that good. The ho cakes; so yummy and light. Mac and cheese; not overly heavy, cheesy goodness on a cold blustery night. The Adobo chicken was incredible, perfectly cooked and the flavors were unforgettable. We will be back for more food to try on the menu!

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  6. MarkF

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved it! Chef came by to ask if we liked a dipping sauce she created (we did!). Always a great experience and fantastic food

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  7. Jeffery

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Hard reservation to get, but well worth the effort.

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  8. Emma

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food here was incredibly yummy. Host and server were lovely and friendly. First time dining here but I’ll definitely come back again.

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  9. joanna

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food! We were there on the first day of their new menu and the food is mouthwateringly scrumptious!

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  10. DR. HERBERT

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We thoroughly enjoyed our experience and the food at COMMUNION, especially that it is an African American owned business in Seattle.

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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 44 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 18 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
  • 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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