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COMMUNION Restaurant & Bar Seattle Reviews
First off, COMMUNION R&B is a vibe.
Well situated with indoor and outdoor seating and a short ride away from the downtown area. There is a lot of residential around meaning parking can be scarce. Came with a reservation and was seating promptly. There were a few groups waiting and all wete seated in no time. Based on the dishes ordered, here were the individual ratings: Fried Chicken: 4.5/5 (wish it was just a little crispier) Mac & cheese: 4/5 Collard Greens with neck bones: 4/5 Deviled Eggs: 4.5/5 Dumplings: 3.5/5 Brown Liquor (old fashioned): 5/5 (love the portion!) Overall, highly recommended. I dropped just one star because it felt like it took a while to get service once we were seated but service was good otherwise. Will be back!
This is a special place! Not only was the food excellent,
This is a special place! Not only was the food excellent, the service was absolutely lovely - warm, professional and helpful. The vibe last night was awesome as well, great music playing, buzzy conversation and a mix of larger parties and couples. We especially enjoyed the chicken wings, greens, and mac and cheese, but everything was fantastic. The bottled old fashioned was a hit, too. It is made with an excellent Tennessee whiskey and has a touch of honey and mint ( a nod to the julep?) but is not overly sweet. We almost skipped dessert but I'm a lemon-loving gal so had to try the lemon pound cake, which was phenomenal. It's served warm with a drizzle and is somehow deliciously, lightly carmelized on the outside edge. This is the most excited my husband and I have been about a Seattle restaurant in a long time and we will be return customers for sure.
Had an unforgettable meal at Communion -- every dish was
Had an unforgettable meal at Communion -- every dish was thoughtful, fresh, and full of heart. The stunning hostess greeted us warmly, and Asia and Asusena were wonderful servers! Full bar, innovative house cocktails, and excellent wine list. We started with the deviled eggs, which were delicious and topped with deep-fried local oysters, followed by the summery nectarine salad and then the dumplings with Laotian sausage and shrimp -- deeply flavorful and unique. The catfish salmon crab croquettes made with lemon pepper panko were great, especially dipped in the caper dill tartar sauce. The greens were perfectly cooked and seasoned, and the mac and cheese truly blew us away. Dessert was next-level: the chocolate pistachio truffles with strawberries and whipped cream were rich and surprising in the best way. A beautiful balance of comfort and creativity. This place is magical! Can't wait to come back!
Communion is one of those rare restaurants that feels like
Communion is one of those rare restaurants that feels like so much more than just a place to eat -- it's a celebration of culture, tradition, and community, all served with incredible food and heartfelt hospitality. We sat at the bar, which turned out to be the perfect spot. Not only did we receive top-notch service -- warm, attentive, and genuinely friendly -- but we also got to hear a bit of the story behind the restaurant from the staff. You can feel the passion for food and the industry in every detail, from the menu to the atmosphere. The dishes are rooted in traditional recipes but presented with a refined, elevated twist that makes each plate feel fresh and exciting. It's comfort food with soul, reimagined with style and care. Everything we tried was bold, flavorful, and deeply satisfying. Communion isn't just a great meal -- it's an experience built on love for the craft and respect for the culture it represents. Highly recommend grabbing a seat at the bar if you can. You'll walk away with a full belly and an even fuller appreciation for the people behind it.
Everything was so flavorful! Some items on the brunch menu
Everything was so flavorful! Some items on the brunch menu are tiny, others could feed 2, so ask for recommendations / clarification. Service super friendly. Beautifully decorated (I kept thinking - am I in Seattle??) Why the upcharge, given the default tip option is 25%?
When me and my daughter arrived at the restaurant, we were
When me and my daughter arrived at the restaurant, we were greeted by the hostess in a very pleasant manner. She informed us our table would be ready shortly. It was about five minutes as we sat at our table, our server process and introduced yourself and says she'll be taken care of us tonight as we wanna order something to drink and we ordered the lemonade and those babies were delicious.. I looked around a restaurant and noticed that the decor was very nice and the patrons were all enjoying their meals and having conversations.. Now to my favorite part the food. My daughter ordered deviled eggs, a biscuit and some mac & cheese. All three choices were to her like I ordered a biscuit as well to grilled okra that was to die for season to perfection and for my main entrée I ordered fried pork chop. I thought it came with fried cabbage, but it came with Black Eyed Peas. I was happy with that because I love Black Eyed Peas. That dish right there was the business love in every bite.
Solid! We had two helpings of the unc chicken, that is
Solid! We had two helpings of the unc chicken, that is incredible. Definitely get it. For dessert, got the lemon pound cake, also very well balanced, delicious. We also got the salmon, loved it. Deviled eggs were ok. Clams were very good! TLDR, would definitely come back, some good favorites, and they add new dishes regularly. Drinks, I had the Brown Bottled (whiskey drink they pre make and serve in a glass bottle, 2 servings), couple of us had it and thought it was a little sweet: Interesting concept, might try the vodka one next time (50/50 that it's too sweet too).
Awesome flavors, excellent service.
I visited Seattle during Seafair weekend 2025. Communion was a perfect end in to an amazing day of sightseeing in Seattle. Located in the Central District not far from our hotel closer to the Piers. This place fills up fast so be sure to grab a reservation We had biscuits, collards, Mac and cheese, prawns and pinto beans. Everything was well flavored, fresh and served hot. The service is top flight and sitting outside with perfect 70-something degree weather was amazing. Highly recommended - enjoy!
The service was amazing, provided great recommendations and
The service was amazing, provided great recommendations and food served quickly. It is a very lively environment and multiple seating areas available. we really enjoyed our cocktails as well as all the delicious foods! The fried catfish with papaya was our favorite! I would definitely go there again!
Loved the ambiance and restaurant.
The only annoyance was a patron complaining about vegetarian options at a soul food restaurant. There are tons of vegetarian options in Seattle. Complaints about vegetarian options shows a general lack of appreciation for the history of soul food and the culture. It's like me going to a sushi restaurant and getting upset that there's so much seafood on the menu. I didn't find the restaurant loud but lively, which it should be. The food was amazing with large portions. I would have liked the waitress to check in more. But they were busy because the food was so good, so she did her best. I'll be back. I'm not from Seattle, so it was refreshing to find a place where I felt home.
A Taste of Home :)
My Dad and I stopped in for dinner and we were not disappointed. From the cocktails to the entrees, hands down, everything was delicious. Looking at the menu ahead of time, I saw that they had neckbones on the menu. I WAS HAPPY! I ordered my neckbones once at the restaurant and waited patiently for my order. The neckbones were delicious and so close to the way my Mom used to make them. They were so flavorful and I know cooked with love and spirit. We also shared some greens and mac & cheese which were good too. Thank you so much for bringing me a close taste to my Mom's cooking. The restaurant itself is inviting and the service was excellent. There's not a week that goes by that I'm not thinking about this meal and restaurant and planning my next visit!
Excellent food
We really enjoyed the food from the shrimp, chicken wings, watermelon salad to stuffed trout. All flavorful and uniquely seasoned. Service was good. Noisey but this means you can’t easily eavesdrop on the tables nearby.
Terrible check-in process
We made a dinner reservation but were not seated until 45 minutes after our reservation time, while walk-ins were seated before us. We will never dine at Communion again.
Good food but service was awful.
Server barely came to our table, we had to wait a long time to get drinks. She was rude and condescending when I asked for suggestions. We asked for boxes to go and she then spent ten minutes talking to someone at another table. Rude! She just didn't seem to like us from the beginning for no reason, her name was Asia I believe,
We got the bbq shrimp, stuffed trout, Mac and cheese and
We got the bbq shrimp, stuffed trout, Mac and cheese and salad (not pictured) Mac and cheese was really oily, when broken into the cheese separated and was quite stringy. The seasoning was unique southern twist but wished it was less oily and cheese was better incorporated ($12) Stuffed trout was really good it had a nice cornmeal coating, my favorite thing on my menu but for $52 you think they could de bone the fish. Wasn't pleasant having to remove bones every bite and took away from the fish ($52) The bbq shrimp was also great, nice app and well cooked, spice level was perfect for me $18 Gumbo had lots of seafood and a nice kick, not my favorite but appreciated that it came with crab ($25?) Salad was forgettable and not pictured. Anyway towards the end we realized they charge a 5% convenience fee which is irritating, honestly just raise your food prices and don't put paying your employees onto your customers.
I've been wanting to try Communion for months and we
I've been wanting to try Communion for months and we finally made it for our anniversary. I was so excited! Sadly, the food ranged from good to ok. Most of the dishes just didn't hit. Food came out slow and was either bland or unbalanced. The interiors are gorgeous and the music was great. Cocktails were delicious. The true deal breaker was the service. Service was cold and unwelcoming - they did not seem to want to be there or to want us there. It felt like food was unceremoniously dropped on the table by our server. Drinks arrived well after appetizers. We were not able to get a reservation until the end of the night so maybe the server was tired? In any event, we will not be back. The service just killed the whole experience. Sad that we wasted a special occasion there. Two stars for kitchen effort, music and decor.
10/10 first time in Seattle and tried this spot out.
Incredible tasting dishes great helpful servers and the chocolate brownie was pure bliss.
Wonderful service and great dishes.
Everything was flavorful and well seasoned. The portions are generous and easy to share. Would come back!
Complete disdain from staff - food hit and miss.
We have been to Communion 4xs. The first for breakfast with my friends. They were very busy. My breakfast eggs, ordered over easy, came hard fried. I never received my side of bacon. The food was good - but, not so good to make it that much better than other good brunch spots. The next 3x we came here (including this past week) was for dinner. All 3x we had a reservation. All 3xs we waited over 30-45 minutes to be seated. There is definitely a cold, detached and aloof vibe from the hosts and the wait staff. As we have been here multiple times and had the same experience - it must be by design. The food we had was good one time (chicken and dumplings and corn cakes) - but, the other 2xs some things were delicious and others just did not meet our expectations. The sweet potato hoe cakes were delicious as is the mac and cheese and chicken wings. The whole fried fish ate a little mushy and one-note. The berbere chicken was good, but the lentils were the tastiest part of the dish. The bread pudding was delicious. If I thought that I would not have to wait 45 minutes beyond our reservation to eat here - I would just come back for the dessert. I think that in the future if I ever eat here again - it will be just to order take out to avoid overall wait and the feeling of complete disdain from the staff.
Awesome food and service.
Hardest reservation to get in Seattle and it was all worth it.
This place is a must-visit.
It makes me feel like I'm at my grandmother's house. The food is exceptional, the ambience is amazing, and the people - including the friendly owner - make it a delightful experience. There isn't a single bad item on the menu and their drinks are excellent.
Everything we tried here was delicious.
Flavors were awesome! As for quantity, there were four of us and we ended up taking home the chicken, only because I'm not much of a spicy person so I only ate a little bit and my daughter took home most of it (she loved it). We ordered 3 family style dishes. I highly recommend the pork chop and the clams. The chicken wings were also good but nothing special as that dish can be found anywhere. Still it's a good entree even if it's classified as appetizer. And it was very well executed, crunchy and not too oily. That gumbo was truly memorable! Don't forget to order it! And service was excellent...But I ended up paying 25% tip. Accidentally. There's an added 5% non tip service charge so we actually paid 30% over the price of food...so be careful when handling that machine. Apparently the menu changes seasonally but this was on Tuesday June 18, 2024.
Everything we ate here was absolutely amazing.
Almost everything we ate here was also spicy. For most of our party the spice level was fine. There weren't too many left overs because no one wanted to stop eating! First things first. Go to their website to make reservations. They open reservations at the beginning of the month and when they are gone, they are gone. You must make reservations or expect to be turned away. Now you know. There is bar seating that may be available. We did have to wait a bit past our reservation time for the table to empty. The party were having a good time and altough they were given the bill, they partied on a bit longer. It was graduation day at UofW so we weren't too bothered. That's why we were there too! The table was a long, group sized table. Another small party was at one end, our party of five at the other. So just be aware, you may be sharing space. This type of dining is not new to us, so we were good with the arrangement and it's good to know they can accommodate large groups. With a full house, dining inside was loud and a little hard to hear the waiter. There are also a few tables outside on the sidewalk you can reserve. Not only is the food delicious, the presentation is well done. We shared some vegetable fritters in curry sauce. Everyone enjoyed them especially with the curry sauce. It really set the fritters over the top. Unc's chicken was definitely a favorite. You should try them if you can tolerate the spice. Mac & cheese is a very satisfying dish. Just what you want in a creamy, home cooked mac & cheese. The collards are delicious. These are a little spicy and just so darn good. If you haven't tried collards, try these. I went with their winter squash dinner. It was a very tasty dish with quinoa and cranberry and filled me nicely with the side of collards. The cat fish po'boy was a filling, tasty, spicy treat. That Berbere chicken is hot spicy. Not just spicy, hot spicy. Take note. The menu changes seasonally so check the website for the latest menu. The chef has been nominated for a James Beard award and although she did not win this year, just the nomination speaks to the level of delicious you can expect at Communion. If you will be visiting or live nearby I truly do recommend you check out this restaurant. They have a full bar, beer and wine besides soft drinks. Parking is on street. Restrooms down a hall to the side of the open kitchen. Bon apetite.
Our 2nd visit -- another artistic presentation of bold,
Our 2nd visit -- another artistic presentation of bold, complimentary flavors that warms one's inner spirit. Great service too; attentive yet calm
Too much hype...not worth it!
I was excited to dine here for my Mother's Day Brunch with my 14-year old daughter but I did not have a good experience! We sat down and waited 10-minutes before being acknowledged. Luckily, the hostess did pour us some water, so we had that. The table next to us sat down about 5 minutes after us, but was greeted first and their order was immediately taken. I thought maybe after they were taken care of then the server would immediately turn around and greet us, but I was wrong! She started walking away so I grabbed her attention and then asked if she was our server. She said yes and I asked if we could put our order in. We finally placed our order and had the deviled eggs as a starter. The deviled eggs came about 5 minutes before our food, after waiting almost 30-minutes without any communication of a long wait or anything. I worked in the food industry for 10 years as a server, hostess and bar tender, so I understand that holidays are the busiest for the kitchen/restaurant. But, my server had no knowledge of this, so it would have been nice to be given a headsup. My daughter got the chicken wings, which were good, but she wanted a side to go with it. I couldn't find our server (which was standard throughout my dining experience) FYI- they did not have bbq sauce, honey mustard or any of that, just a greens dip (which was good) and hot sauce. I asked another lady who worked there "Do you all have french fries? I want to order a side for my daughter." Her exact response, VERY snarkly "No, we don't have french fries, what you thought you was goin eat chicken wings and fries?" I told her "well, yes". She literally rolled her eyes and walked away. I just shook my head and immediately was ready to GO! I guess the only restaurants that serve french fries are Ruth Chris, Ascend, The Chart House, Aqua by El Gaucho and Del Frisco! She could have politely just said "No, we do not sell french fries". I am a very polite, respectful and nice person so I continued in my composure, plus our server was a nice lady, she just wasn't a good server. Not sure if restaurants still have "shoppers", but luckily for Communion l was not one. Communion's mission statement 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. Unfortunately, that was not my experience! My Dungeness Crab Eggs Benedict were not hot or even luke warm. The deviled eggs were too salty, but manageable. I'm not one to complain about food, especially at a restaurant where I am already receiving bad service but we were too hungry to leave. Not to mention, it was a holiday so the liklihood of getting a reservation elsewhere at the last minute was slim to none. The food wasn't bad, but lacked flavor and my overall experience was just not a good one from the moment I sat down, until the time I left. My daughter and I are both Black Women, so being able to dine at a Black Owned restaurant in Seattle for Mother's Day truly excited me and it hurts me to have to write this or even say that I should have gone to Earl's or STK instead. This goes without saying that, I won't be back!
Great meal!
Went last night, had a reservation. It was great - The waiter was attentive but not overly so- very helpful and kind. We ordered several dishes - we eat a lot - and they were so tasty. I really loved the collards and pickled vegetable plate, the short ribs dish was amazing (the congee was super tasty and the egg made me so happy) and the gumbo was finger licking good. The mock tails - delicious! And bread pudding was great. It’s a beautiful space - it’s a little loud, but that’s because it’s packed and there’s lots of windows which i love. Looking forward to going again…. ! YUM!
Had dinner with 2 friends.
From the moment we walked in, it felt like a family table. The entire staff was friendly and inviting. The vibe inside is perfect (decor, seating, music). We got a smattering of apps; BBQ shrimp, shrimp toast, scotch egg, and hood sushi. All perfect. Amazing amount of flavor that was balanced and perfectly cooked. For entrees, we shared the short rib, trout, and pork chop. Again, all perfectly prepared and seasoned. Not a bad bite. Cocktails were original, balanced, and fun. Desserts of key lime pie and bread pudding were enjoyed by all. This is a must go any time I visit Seattle from now on!
Excellent food and each dish has its own unique and
Excellent food and each dish has its own unique and distinctive flavors. Complete value for money .
Wow, service here is excellent! Thank you, Niles.
The food here was good, not spectacular, but good and definitely worth trying. We'll probably be back. On Yelp, the fried chicken seemed to be popular so we tried that. It was good, but not the best I ever had. Gumbo was average, maybe needed a little more spice. Then we had the po mi, which is a take on the po boy and banh mi sandwiches. That was ok as well. Finished off with the bread pudding for dessert and it was fabulous. Texture and taste was spot on.
Great spot! Me and my friend ordered tons of things on the
Great spot! Me and my friend ordered tons of things on the menu and everything was amazing. I will definitely be going back!
I love the restaurant space.
It has a good vibe with great music playing. The night my wife and I went, service was nice, but not very attentive. It took us about 10 minutes to be seated with a reservation with open seats to sit at and once seated another 10 minutes or so to get water delivered. Maybe it was an off night for them, but the staff was very friendly. The menu is very unique and has some cool fusion food options. My gumbo was very bland and wasn't my favorite dish. The fried cabbage was possibly the best I've ever had! I would come back for that alone. The Mac was good, but I've had better. My wife's chicken was very good and filled with flavor. The bread pudding was also a hit! We were visiting Seattle for a conference and love to patronize Black businesses. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for good food, but a better vibe.
If you're reading this you probably already know that this
If you're reading this you probably already know that this is one of the best restaurants in our area. Located in the historic Liberty building; the ambience and photography creates a great sense of place, blending the past history and present presence of elements of Seattle's Black community. Food is amazing - particularly the fritters with Trinidadian curry - I could have licked the plate. I also had the catfish po mi - a great blend of flavors and the catfish was perfectly crisp. The desserts were also stand out - the brownie is everything anyone ever wants a brownie to be. And don't forget to order a drink - the bartenders know how to mix a good cocktail, especially the Cherie Amour. The place was of course very busy on a Saturday night, and the servers worked quickly and graciously. Go!
Loved every item I ate.
We ordered the fired chicken, hood sushi, gumbo, neck bones stew, and black eye peas hummus and everything was amazing. Food came out quick as well. It was a packed house so I am glad we came to dinner early. Loved the laid back atmosphere. We will definitely be back!
I love and hate that they have a rotating menu.
You fall in love with an item and then next time you go it's gone. None the less it is always replaced with another great item to fall in love with. My favorites have the Hood Sushi, Jambalaya, Catfish and Grits, Unc's Wings, Seafood Gumbo. Hoping they bring back the Pho Gumbo so I can try it.
The food was incredibly impressive! We liked the scotch
The food was incredibly impressive! We liked the scotch eggs (4/5 stars) and the vegan fritter (4.5/5 stars) was great. But the best dishes were definitely the chicken (5/5 stars blow your mind good) and the Mac and cheese (5/5 stars), I would recommend either highly to any foodie coming to Seattle!! The pork chop (4/5 stars) was a mixed bag, we loved the cabbage and bacon (5/5) but the pork chop itself (3/5) was lacking in depth of flavor. I really enjoyed the Green Apple cocktail and the Kinfolk cocktails, I want to get them again next time! The hostess and waitstaff were friendly (5/5 stars) although the wait for the food was unfortunately over 25 minutes. The ambiance is modern and home-y (5/5 stars). Soul food is not my personal favorite because I don't like most seafood or fried food, but wow I was extremely impressed and I'm so glad we came! For context, most sides were $10-15, the mains were $25-45, and the cocktails were $16/each.
This place really had it all.
Great staff, amazing food, solid ambiance. Went for dinner and it won't disappoint. It is a tad pricey but the food and the seasonings are well worth it.
Quo vadis, Seattle?
The first dish we ordered was tasty and quite salty. The second dish was so salty that no other flavors could be detected. A shot of whiskey (so, not a cocktail) was $25, without any prior warning. There is some sort of unnamed surcharge on the total amount, then plus tax, and then the default tip on the card payment device was 25%. I won't be going back. No, thank you.
Awesome spot - must try!!!
COMMUNION rocks!! 10 out of 10. From the moment you arrive to your last bite you feel right at home. The staff is awesome from the first greeting, to the bartenders mixing amazing cocktails to the servers - top to bottom everyone is so friendly, nice, warm and welcoming. We love this place and it never disappoints! Tons of flavor with every dish, creative combinations and the cocktails are delicious as well! You can’t miss and we love that the menu changes with the seasons so there are faves that are constant but you’re always excited for the seasonal treats! Good luck with a Ressie and worth the wait if it’s a few months out! Stop by the bar and see if you can get lucky with a drop in! This place will not GOURD you with options as all of them are flavor PACKED!!! 🥗🐣🍗🐱🐟🥬🍑 📸 Seasonal Salad with squash 📸 Berbere Chicken 📸 Fried Catfish on grits 📸 Daily greens (collard greens) 📸 Peach @CommunionSeattle 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. 📍Seattle, WA 🐟
Everything was Amazing!
We had an incredible experience. We ordered family style and had a nice variety of 6-8 dishes including apps. The service, the ambiance and food were all exceptional! I would order the exact some things again. Cannot wait to go back. We ordered smoked salmon deviled eggs, black eyed pea fritters, fried chicken, catfish, collard greens, sweet potato cornbread, and peach pie. Cocktails were great to! Must book 30 days out, reservations go fast!!!
Food 5, Attitude zero
Went here for a group dinner after hearing great reviews. Had to wait 45 minutes past our reservation time to be seated. While waiting, we were not allowed to stand at the bar but had to take drinks outside on a cold rainy night. Ostensibly this was to avoid crowding the aisles for the servers, although we could easily have positioned ourselves to stay out of the way. Food came out reasonably quickly and everything was quite flavorful. Especially liked the shrimp toast, the fried chicken and the cabbage. At the end of the night, we requested the charges be split into 2 checks, one for food and one for alcoholic beverages as this is required by our company. The restaurant refused this simple request. I have NEVER had this request refused by a restaurant in many years of dining out. Such a shame. We will never return here.
Wow wow wow simply wow! I was finally lucky to get a
Wow wow wow simply wow! I was finally lucky to get a reservation on the day off (weekday) for my friends and I at this coveted Seattle restaurant. We were seated in their patio area which is covered and llenty of heaters to keep you warm and comfortable. We ordered the following items:1. Appetizers: Shrimp toast (amazing), deviled eggs (delicious) & hood sushi bowl (mindblowing).2. Mains: Jambalaya (omg amazing), pork chops (delicious) & berbere chicken (simply awesome)3. Sides: Mac n Cheese (the best ive ever had), seasonal greens (the broth just elevated this dish to the next level) & cornbread (amazing tasted like cake)4. Drinks: Kinfolk, Hey Auntie, Purpleish Drank & Nearest Green Apple (each of these drinks were amazing)We were so stuffed that we unfortunately could not try any of their desserts (super sad). Hospitality was amazing. This place was fully packed on a Thursday evening so you know they cook some good tasty stuff here. Love that their menu is short and simple. Service was outstanding. Staff was very friendly and kind. Food was served hot piping hot freshly made flavorful and amazing tasty. I was trying to get a reservation here for months but always found it to be sold out. Finally keep trying mainly on the day off cos they do have some cancellations and some others can get in. This place is not very huge so I highly recommend reservations vs walk ins. All in all - I am a FAN and I will certainly be back here for more often!
Not only is their food prepared with perfect technical
Not only is their food prepared with perfect technical expertise, it is made with LOVE. Every bite of food was an emotional rush of deliciousness. There's no other way to describe it! The service was lovely and personable, and our server made the best recommendations and took great care of us. Even the gentleman that bussed our table was lovely and personable. We sat out on the patio and enjoyed the bustling neighborhood in the aftwr work hours. Communion is setting the bar very high and I will be back as much as they let me! For our dinner we started with the barbequed prawns, then we had sweet potato cornbread with a spicy honey butter; our mains consisted of berbere chicken, jambalaya, collared greens simmered with pork neck, and "Better than your Grandma's" Mac and cheese that was absolutely better than MY grandma's. For dessert we had a peach cobbler (which looked more like a peach pie but I'm not complaining) topped with a bourbon salted caramel ice cream. It made me emotional it was so good. I can't wait to come back and enjoy the next menu rotation!
The restaurant was bright and buzzing with energy - LOVE
The restaurant was bright and buzzing with energy - LOVE THAT! Greeters and wait staff were friendly, attentive, and efficient. Sitting inside was warm and comfortable, with nice cushy seats. Can't wait to reorder: - TBGT Relish Tray- Sauteed Clams - Buttery Cornbread - Special prawn toast (not on menu) - Hey Auntie cocktail- Purple(ish) Drank cocktail Might reorder:- Jambalaya - Seasonal Greens & Neck-Bones- Bread pudding- Kinfolk cocktail Skip next time:- Hood Sushi Bowl (batter was saltier than I like) I really enjoyed my dinner here and wish I could have tried more dishes. And they have delicious cocktails and Metier beer. I need to go back!
yummy restaurant and they were super helpful even though we
yummy restaurant and they were super helpful even though we didn't have a reservation! the wings are delicious.
Love the hospitality, and great interior design.
Food was great, black owned but diverse setting. Lemonade was pure, the lemondade was purple lol...shit was good! This is a dope spot though.
This place is popular, and for good reason! We lucked out
This place is popular, and for good reason! We lucked out with a Saturday night reservation that our friends had somehow scored. We ordered a ton of plates and shared them. Definitely the way to go. Shrimp toast was bomb. Also loved the broth of the clams. The guys loved the wings. Green beans were fantastic. Mac n cheese and cornbread were pretty good. Jambalaya was also solid. Pretty spicy though! Bread budding and peach cobbler were a perfect way to round it out. Great vibe and loved the music. Hope to be able to come back in the future.
I ate here when it first opened and it was very good.
Second visit not so good. Taken the staples off the menu, no fish entree, no red meat entree, no fried chicken entree. Some strange efforts to incorporate Asian flavors/Moroccan flavors that fell flat. Impersonal and slow service. We tried around 6 things, mixed results. Very good pork chop, slightly over-cooked and dry "moroccan" chicken, good wings, boring not flavorful beef skewers, pork belly special was ok. Deserts mixed, canned peaches in a peach cobbler not great, their famous banana pudding is good but uses fake whipped cream which takes away from the taste. Music way too loud, hard to have a conversation. This restaurant should be compared to Seattle's best due to the cost (I spent $350 for 4 people) and the hype, and it just doesn't measure up. For a meal that is $80-$100 per person it really is disappointing.
I would do 3.
5 stars.- chicken on two dishes over-cooked.- all dishes mediocre- bourbon cocktail very one-note- 'best mac-and-cheese' was just ok. Finishing of dishes not good, top was not browned on mac and cheese.- menu very scarce, only 4-5 mains. -unclear of focus of menu: African- American, south east asian and moroccan? I think it needs some focus.- i am a dessert snob, but peach cobbler in the winter with frozen or canned peaches for an upscale restaurant is underwhelming.- the banana pudding was fine, but had a cool whip like addition.- they mentioned that they were understaffed after no one cleared dinner plates or refilled waters. I expect more from somewhere where dinner was $300+.- music is great and loudish! We had to raise our voices to talk to one another. Would not be good for someone with hearing issues.
Yikes with the reservation process, but we hit refresh a
Yikes with the reservation process, but we hit refresh a number of times and were able to secure an outside table. At first we were disappointed with that, but honestly we decided it's the best place to sit. If it's cold, just note that the heaters work great but the chairs have decorative holes on the seats that let cold air in so sit on a coat or something. Okay, let's talk service. Pretty darn good! We noticed there were two greeters and they were immediately friendly and accommodating. Our server had a sense of humor and the food runner was great. It took about 2.5+ hours for drinks, starters, mains, and desserts. Nice even pace.Now for the food! Let's get the "meh" dishes out of the way. Unfortunately, the pho was disappointing with lukewarm broth and not much flavor. The deviled eggs were okay but if I order again, I think I would just ask for plain. The jambalaya had a smidge too much spice for us, but that's a personal preference. The shaken beef skewers with chow chow were tasty (we kind of fought over them), the root vegetable fritters had a bite that was tempered by the incredible pairing of two sauces. You have to have the mac and cheese as well as the greens. I like my greens more on the vinegar side and these did not disappoint. The pork chop is A+ and the desserts are out of this world! Oh, if you're ready for a few cocktails, get the little bottles that hold two drinks because they are affordable and delish.
This is by far the best restaurant in seattle! I didn't
This is by far the best restaurant in seattle! I didn't catch our servers name but he was the most delightful man! So kind so sweet! We had pretty much everything on the menu and let me tell you! It was so so so delicious. So if you haven't gone...do yourself a favor!
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If there is no user posting that fits your schedule, you can bid on your preferred time.
Let's say Peter has a great morning and decides to take his three friends to COMMUNION Restaurant & Bar Seattle at 6 PM the same day.
He checks the restaurant's website and sees that no reservations are available. He then looks at the COMMUNION Restaurant & Bar Seattle page on AppointmentTrader, but finds that there are no user postings either.
That's where the community-driven bid process comes in.
Peter can place a bid on AppointmentTrader, which serves as a reward for any community member who chooses to work on securing the reservation. AT then notifies experienced users who may be able to help.
Step-by-Step Process
1.) Setting a Reward (Bid)
* AppointmentTrader uses historical data to recommend a reasonable reward amount for securing a reservation - let's say $100.
* Peter really wants to go, so he increases the bid (or reward) to $200.
* At this stage, the reservation does not exist yet.
2.) A Community User Picks Up the Bid
* FluffyStar64, an experienced AT user, has a strong track record of successfully securing reservations and low refund requests, they receive a notification about Peter's bid.
* FluffyStar64 picks up the bid, meaning they will now work on securing the reservation.
* Peter can now talk to FluffyStar64 for any questions Peter may have as FluffyStar64 user fills the bid.
3.) Finding the Reservation
* FluffyStar64 now uses their connections at COMMUNION Restaurant & Bar Seattle to secure the table.
* If they successfully get the 6 PM table for four, Peter receives a confirmation that the reservation has been secured.
* If FluffyStar64 fails to secure the reservation, the bid is returned to the pool so another user can try.
4.) Payment & Protection
* Once the reservation is secured, FluffyStar64 receives the $200 reward which is credited to FluffyStar64's AT balance, where users manage their own funds and can withdraw via available payout options such as bank transfer, PayPal, or Zelle.
* Peter can now enjoy the dinner with his friends at COMMUNION Restaurant & Bar Seattle!
* As with all transactions on AT, disputes and no-show fees are handled through the platform's community-driven resolution system. Users with a strong track record are incentivized to fulfill bids successfully, and community members can report issues to maintain trust in the marketplace.
