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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

Jun 30, 2025

9:30 PM

Booked 31 times today

About this restaurant

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Neighborhood gem
Hot spot

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.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary Southern, Contemporary American, Southern
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 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 191 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

4.8Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Seattle / Eastern Washington
Hot spot
Seattle
Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

COMMUNION offers a vibrant dining experience with standout Southern-inspired dishes like "hoecakes, mac and cheese," and "fried catfish." Guests rave about the "amazing" food, "friendly" service, and "great vibe." The restaurant is praised for its creative fusion of soul food and Asian influences, providing a "unique" and memorable culinary journey.

191 Reviews

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Janet
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
2.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Food was mediocre and service was meh. Most of the waiters looked annoyed or acted like they didn’t want to be there. Won’t be going back. Highly disappointed!
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Darrick
Phoenix / Arizona2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent dining experience. Will be back. Food was delicious and presentation was on par to fine dining.
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Jarrod
Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The yeast rolls were delicious. Enjoying greens and tibs as leftovers today. Thank you for having us in the space, the Chamber of Connection enjoyed our meal.
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Dionsai VIP
Portland / Oregon6 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Visiting this restaurant was a treat for sure. After attempting to try and get reservations for the last couple of years when in Seattle, we were finally able to get in and they did not disappoint. The food was absolutely amazing, the service was wonderful and the ambiance was perfect. If looking to expand we could so use something like this in Portland.
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Chris
Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Took my aunt for an early dinner and had a great experience
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Ron VIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington7 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
If you miss June Baby - Communion will definitely satisfy you Southern Cravings. The R&B Fritters, Grilled Okra, and the Relish Plate with Hoe Cakes really stood out for me, but that shouldn’t take anything away from the catfish with papaya slaw, or the grilled shrimp.
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Steven
Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
To get: anything! But seriously: hoecakes, dumplings, hood sushi, Mac n’ cheese, mussels/clams, chicken wings are must tries
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Keisha VIP
Los Angeles9 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My friends and I had a great time at Communion! We shared the deviled eggs and hoe cakes as starters. I enjoyed the ramen(ish) as my entree — so good!! One of my friends loved her dish - the mojo chicken. And my other friend had the mushroom tibs and loved it!! I also had the “hey auntie” as my libation! Everything was delicious!!
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Emily
Chicago / Illinois25 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was a fantastic meal shared amongst friends. Loved every bite.
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Nicholas
Las Vegas2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Eating at Chef Kristi’s restaurant is more than an experience. It’s a real treat! From the drinks to the food and even more - the customer service! I’ll definitely be back. You won’t be disappointed.
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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 191 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 30, 2025

9:30 PM

Booked 31 times today

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–10:00 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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