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COMMUNION, Seattle, WA
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COMMUNION

$50 and over
Regional American (Contemporary Southern)

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
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Booked 47 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
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
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Regional American (Contemporary Southern), Contemporary American, Regional American (Southern)
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (206) 806-1916
  • 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.
  • Neighbourhood
    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 72 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
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Seattle

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
COMMUNION offers a soulful dining experience with "amazing food" and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Diners praise the unique, flavorful dishes, highlighting "sheer perfection" and "outstanding" meals. Despite occasional noise and seating issues, the vibrant vibe and exceptional service make it a beloved spot. Highly recommended for its inventive menu and friendly staff.
72 Reviews
  1. Duana

    Seattle

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The flavors are amazing! I'll be back just for bacon jam and HoeCakes!

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  2. Kristi

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The chef is a genius! Flavors are outstanding and intricate!!! She clearly took her time with this menu. He was a true representation of Seattle! 10 out of 10 would recommend!

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  3. Keith

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We finally made it to Communion from Virginia. It will become a staple during our visits…

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  4. Amy

    VIP

    Seattle

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Chef is amazing! Servers are fantastic. Love this place.

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  5. Brian

    VIP

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A remarkable place for food and community. Cannot recommend highly enough!

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  6. Shay

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best meal iv ever had it was magnificent with amazing customer service

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  7. KENYA

    VIP

    Atlanta

    89 reviews

    3.0

    89 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Friendly but had to give three stars. Called prior to reservation to ask if patio was covered and told yes. Came all the way from atlanta to find out otherwise and was told yes it’s covered but not enclosed. No way to change the reservation so ended up sitting in the cold with a fire pit and heaters but wasn’t enough and too uncomfortable to enjoy. Food was good but chicken came out undercooked. When addressed was told thats how it is because it’s farm raised and some other lie. Clearly the meat and bones were a bit bloody so no one ate any more.

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  8. Kimberlee

    Seattle

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every dish was delicious. No misses. Can't wait to go back.

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  9. Michael

    Toronto

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, incredible service! A unique mix of Soul, Asian, and African food!

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  10. Kierstin

    VIP

    Denver

    69 reviews

    5.0

    69 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous!!! We loved the food, the vibe and the drinks!

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FAQs

COMMUNION offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (206) 806-1916.

COMMUNION is rated 4.7 stars by 72 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 p.m.
Find next available

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Booked 47 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
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Regional American (Contemporary Southern), Contemporary American, Regional 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) 806-1916
  • 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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