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COMMUNION

Name: COMMUNION
Address: 2350 E Union St, Seattle, WA, United States, 98122-3046
Telephone: (206) 806-1916
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.7

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$50 and over

Contemporary Southern

2350 E Union St, Seattle, WA 98122-3046

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2 people

Jul 24, 2025

7:30 PM

Booked 43 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Lively
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.

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
Contemporary Southern, Contemporary American, Southern
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
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
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 210 people are saying

COMMUNION reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Seattle / Eastern Washington
Hot spot
Seattle
Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

COMMUNION in Seattle offers a vibrant dining experience with "delicious food" and "amazing service." The menu features creative Southern and Southeast Asian fusion dishes, perfect for sharing. Highlights include the "hoecakes," "mojo chicken," and "mac & cheese." The atmosphere is lively, though it can be "noisy," and the staff is "friendly and attentive."

210 Reviews

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Grayson
Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best!! Absolutely loved coming here, great food and great ambiance!!
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Erika
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Everything was on point. Food was delicious. It came out in a timely fashion. Staff was warm and welcoming. Not much for kids but that was okay. Would definitely return.
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Jerry
Coastal Georgia2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was absolutely amazing! Being born and raised in Georgia and growing up on soul food and southern comfort cuisine…this was like a trip back to my childhood having Sunday dinner with family and friends! The staff was great and attentive and the ambience of the restaurant itself was great!
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Rohit
San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews
3.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Super limited brunch menu ! Wish they had more options available since it is served all day long.
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Dana
New York City1 review
3.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Pricey for what it is. The food is impeccably fresh and tasty. But $143 out the door for two people eating beans, rice , greens, wings, mac n cheese, and cornbread is steep. Couldn’t rationalize $52 for fried catfish. This was our second go, don’t know if will do again.
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deon VIP
Puerto Vallarta1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My favorite restaurant in capital hill. Service is excellent everytime and the food is AMAZING!!
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Marie
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The ambiance at Communion is always high energy and infectious. Staff is super attentive and the food is flavorful, well seasoned, and creative. The dumplings and roll with crab butter were my favorites. They were sold out of beverage specials by the time I arrived (6pm).
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Emmy VIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington20 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Although the plates are shared, which means you're encouraged to order multiple things instead of being kept to just one, somehow it was not enough. We wanted one of everything on the menu!
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Linda VIP
San Francisco Bay Area17 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We are loving the delicious food, including the catfish with green papaya salad and the sushi!
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William VIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington20 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our visit was lovely -- we arrived at 8:30 and spent nearly two hours enjoying wonderful food and a great vibe -- energetic and friendly in a very neighborhood way. The fried pork chop was tremendous! Flavors, textures, and comfort were the key drivers in the multi-layered experience of yummyness! Looking forward to coming back again and noted the easy 'walk-in' spontaneity of the later evening opening (seating up to 11pm!).
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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 210 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 24, 2025

7:30 PM

Booked 43 times today

2350 E Union St, Seattle, WA 98122-3046

Additional information

Cross street
24th and Union
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
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) 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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