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COMMUNION

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$50 and over

Regional American (Contemporary Southern)

2350 E Union St, Seattle, WA 98122-3046

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2 people

8 Apr 2025

19:00

Booked 30 times today

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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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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.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Regional American (Contemporary Southern), Contemporary American, Regional American (Southern)
Hours of Operation
Dinner Wed–Sat 16:00–22:00
Phone number
(206) 806-1916
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
Area
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, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 134 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

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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Seattle / Eastern Washington
Hot spot
Seattle
Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

COMMUNION delights with a dynamic menu featuring "incredible food" and "unique flavors." Guests rave about the "warm service" and "friendly staff," making everyone feel at home. Highlights include the "hoe cakes" and "mojo chicken," with an "amazing atmosphere" and "soulful vibe." A must-visit culinary gem in Seattle!

134 Reviews

D
Denis
Seattle3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and drinks were great! The collard greens with smoked turkey should be mandatory for all seattlites! Christine was such a great sever! . Can’t wait to come back and order the rest of the menu!!!!
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Seattle1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exceeded expectations. The food was incredible and the dishes were very creative.
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Marlon
Seattle1 review
5.0
Dined on 30 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The cocktail class was excellent! Great getting to know people and making drinks that I have always wanted to try. Damon is a great teacher! Looking forward to more classes!
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Darlin
Cincinnati3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 30 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Communion is our family’s most beloved restaurant in Seattle. We moved here from Atlanta and Communion makes us feel at home in the most wonderful ways. Menu is updated seasonally which is fantastic our favorite of the staples are: hoe cakes 🙌 and the collards (w/o meat) and the fish is always incredible. The staff are delightful and kind. The ambiance is spectacular. Enjoy!
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Katy
Seattle2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 29 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing spot with such good food and friendly patrons and staff.
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Eva
St. Louis1 review
3.0
Dined on 29 March 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Too loud! Had to yell the whole time and the bartender wasn’t very friendly. The food was just ok. Wouldn’t go back.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on 27 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, great experience. Everything we had was good and presented well.
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined on 22 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We go here at least once a week and the food has never failed us. It’s always amazing. The services is also next level. My favorite spot in seattle.
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle1 review
5.0
Dined on 22 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The vibe is high the food delicious We will return!
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FreelanceFoodie
Seattle8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful time at Communion. The staff treated us like family. We had two children in our party, one of whom has an interest in cooking. The staff offered to show him the line, which was really special. The food was excellent, too!
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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 134 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

8 Apr 2025

19:00

Booked 30 times today

2350 E Union St, Seattle, WA 98122-3046

Additional information

Cross Street
24th and Union
Area
Downtown
Hours of Operation
Dinner Wed–Sat 16:00–22:00
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, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.communionseattle.com/
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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