We returned to communion and their new chef is great! We highly enjoyed their last chef as well. We ordered a few items and shared everything. We also brought our own bottles of wine and the corkage fee was only $35 with a 2 bottle max. Brioche loaf- it had honey drizzled over it. It was good but it was sweet. Ahi Amarillo tiradito- absolutely fantastic. Little gem salad- so fresh and the shaved carrots - yummy! The chef gave us a melon salad (not on the menu on the website) that was so delicious, fresh and perfectly ripe. Hanger steak- very cooked perfectly and seasoned nicely and the onion rings were crispy and very good! Heritage Pork chop (I don't see it on the menu on their website)- it was juicy and tender and big! My husband had a fabulous dish but I can't remember what it was called (not on the menu on the rebate) but it was a crab pave- holy cow it was good. If you like pave and crab- when they are married, they are fantastic! Dessert- creme brûlée and ice cream with espresso over it. The creme brûlée was perfect and my husband definitely enjoyed his ice cream. We of course enjoyed our view and our dinner! We will be back! read more

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**This place has the best bread in San Diego** The bread in Communion is amazing. It comes out warm and soft topped with honey and salt. The butter is sweet. The bread is a bit sticky but it melts in your mouth and it's just so tasty. I only wished they had a cup of coffee so I could enjoy it properly. The rest of the meal is really good too. The chicken nuggets are amazingly good. It's again comes out hot and soft and so flavorful. The zucchini on the menu is the most different but it tasted fresh and Smokey. All of the food had a great flavor profile. Service here is really good. Great staff. The noise in the place is loud from everyone talking. Overall, amazing place! read more

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Excellent ambiance, view, food, and service! I hate that I have to take an elevator up but the view is gorgeous!!! We went during happy hour on a Monday night and sat at the bar, then watched the sunset. I don't think many people know about this restaurant but they should! We got the steak frites, chicken skewer, and fish in a chip. Service from host and servers and bartenders was excellent! I cannot wait to go back! read more

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Sunday brunch, loved it!!! Brunch is only offered on Sundays and last Sunday of the month, there is a drag show which is featured inside. Tickets for the show are available online. The service is excellent and the food tasty. What I admire most is that every detail was thought out. The restaurant was designed around this amazing view. There truly is not one bad seat in the building. read more

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Communion is a beautiful restaurant. We took an elevator to the top floor where it opened to brightness and windows that showcase downtown and pt. Loma. We were promptly seated and provided water. Our waiter was quick to take our drink and dinner order and we always had a fill up on water. The food was amazing and was served in beautiful china pieces. Will certainly go again. read more

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I went here with a small group to celebrate a birthday. Parking is street parking so plan ahead. You first enter downstairs on the ground floor, where there is a large seating area and a hostess stand to check in. The hostess was very nice and said we could either wait downstairs or head up for our reservation. Since we were early we decided to sit downstairs while we waited for our reservation time. We took some pictures and played a game they had on the table. It was a card game where you ask each other questions to get to know each other better. The questions were very fun and a nice way to pass the time. Once we were ready we took the elevator upstairs to the rooftop for the restaurant is located. It's not a huge space, but very nice. We sat in the corner near the ledge so we had a great view of the area. The server came over and was very nice and went over the menu with us. It's not a huge menu, so unfortunately it is a bit Limited. They do make sure at reservation to ask about dietary issues or allergies, and they review that again at the table to make sure nothing you order interferes with that. We decided to order the bread and the steak frites. The bread was delicious and you definitely want to eat it all. The steak was good and not chewy. It wasn't the best I have had but it was still good and the flavor was nice, nothing too overpowering. The french fries were good as well and made fresh. We also ordered drinks, I went with the Sadie Hawkins which I definitely recommend if you like an old fashioned. It had cherry, and cola reduction, and was a very good take on the drink. Prices were a little expensive but definitely not the most expensive in the area. The Vibes are nice and coming for a sunset dinner like we did is a good idea for a special occasion. We all enjoyed our time. read more

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Their outdoor patio seating has some of the best views of San Diego! Highly recommended anyone to book a spot out there at least once. I timed it close to sunset and even though it was overcast it was still a great view. For dinner we ordered asparagus, salad, and the pasta plate to share. It doesn't sound like much but it was filling. FY they might rotate food options throughout the year. Service was great, the staff were very attentive and friendly the entire time. read more

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The food was outstanding! You can taste the freshness. I built myself a "girl dinner" with the chicken nuggets w/caviar and fries. Those were the best nuggets I've ever had. It's a cute spot upstairs and our waiter was very nice and patient with us since we had people in our party with dietary restrictions. read more

Communion - Desserts Near Me - San Diego, California

My April is off to an amazing start! Last night my girlfriends and I had a rooftop dinner celebrating one of the gal's birthday. We came early and were able to snag one of the free parking spaces in a residential neighborhood 2 blocks away. We were early for our reservation and while waiting for the birthday girl, we took advantage of the beautiful entrance that separated Communion from its sister restaurant, Paradis. Between the 3 of us, I'm sure we snapped about a hundred photos, and more when the 4th member of our party arrived. We were escorted to the elevator where we rode up the to the top floor. The entrance to the restaurant was very welcoming and had the most beautiful ceiling. We were seated at a corner table and had a spectacular view. To start off the evening, we each ordered a drink. I was the designated driver, so I ordered the Pink Moon. One of my friends didn't want the mint that came with her Aurora Borealis, so I added them to mine and it made my drink even better than it already was! If you like pomelo and don't want an alcoholic drink, then I recommend giving it a try. I enjoyed its refreshing taste. We ordered a brioche for the table and can honestly say we could've easily devoured one for each of us! It was coated with honey and came with a side of whipped butter. Make sure you order this, you'll thank me! For my entree, I ordered the Market Catch. The fish of the day was salmon. The salmon was perfectly grilled, juicy on the inside with the skin still crunchy. It was served over a bed of jasmine rice and surrounded by yuzu dashi butter sauce, pickled daikon, turnip, beech mushroom, and toasted sesame. The dish was beautifully plated and cooked to perfection. I was very pleased with my dish and my friends each tried a piece of salmon and agreed it was a masterpiece. I have a bite of the steak frites. The skirt steak was cooked medium rare, just how I like it. The meat was packed with flavor and the right amount of salt. The fries were addicting, but I was good and only had 2 pieces. We ordered the Pistachio Entrement for dessert and the birthday girl got a smaller version of this dessert on the house. If you like Dubai chocolate, the wafers used as the crust gives it a similar taste to Dubai chocolate. I'm sold at pistachio and dark chocolate mousse. I watched my girly figure and only allowed myself a few bites of this incredible dessert. It took some serious willpower not to eat more or to get one all to myself! We had a few servers tend to our table and they all did a great job making sure any crumbs were dusted off the table and water glasses promptly refilled. Our evening was perfect and we definitely want to come back for brunch! They are very busy so make sure you reserve a table in advance! Note: It can be chilly on the rooftop, even with the heat lamps. If you forgot to bring a jacket or wrap, they do have blankets available. read more

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Very solid meal with fantastic views of downtown from the rooftop patio area. My party of 3 started off with a Cadillac margarita at the inside bar. We moved to our table where we shared a bottle of wine, ordered the Little Gem Salad with Brioche Loaf and all ordered the steak frites. Food was tasty and the steak was a generous portion (had to be 12 ounces). Would definitely come back here for food and/or drinks. read more

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Let me start by saying I'm extremely selective about where I eat. I cook every meal, track my macros, and when I go out, it has to be WORTH IT. Communion delivered on ambiance and some standout dishes, but it's not perfect across the board. WHAT WORKED: Hamachi Crudo - Buttery perfection with garlic confit, sweet onion, fried leeks, ponzu, and sesame oil. No notes. Focaccia - NOW THIS IS A FOCACCIA, MY FRIENDS! I literally questioned our waiter Daniel to make sure it was genuinely good before ordering because I don't waste carbs on mediocre bread. Worth every bite. Australian Winter Truffle Pasta - Still dreaming about this. Absolutely divine. Yes, it's $50, but if you split it with your table, it's a must-order. Filet Mignon - Perfectly cooked medium rare (if you order steak any other way, we can't be friends ). Tried it with a bite of the truffle pasta and it was HEAVEN. Vanilla Bean Cheesecake - My favorite dessert. The gingersnap crumble, poached pear, and honey caramel combo was chef's kiss. WHAT DIDN'T WORK: Steak Tartare - It's my favorite appetizer ever, so my standards are high. This was good but not the best I've had. The bread it came with was mental though (in a good way). Local Line Caught Swordfish - Dry as hell, unfortunately an absolute pass. The cannellini bean stew had maybe 3 beans total (lmao), but the broth tasted like artichoke and was actually good. THE SERVICE: Daniel G was THE BEST. Attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about our experience. He asked what we didn't get to try and recommended: Local Seabass Ceviche with cucumber, mint, plantain chips Sesame Crusted Ora King Salmon Maple Leaf Duck Duo PRO TIPS: Come with 2-3 people and share dishes (portions are generous, prices are not cheap) Happy Hour is 4-6pm daily + ALL DAY MONDAY with that incredible view Perfect for special occasions, celebrations, or impressive date nights Sunset during happy hour would be incredible THE BOTTOM LINE: Communion is beautiful, the service is top-tier, and when they hit, they HIT. Just be strategic with your ordering. I'd give it a solid 7.5-8/10. Would I come back? Yes, specifically to try Daniel's recommendations and hit that happy hour with the view. read more

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Not only are the vibes at Communion immaculate, they are genuinely breathtaking. The views of San Diego are stunning, and the space has been designed beautifully and thoughtfully, plus getting to see the planes fly by is always fun! I've now been twice, once for dinner and again today for brunch with a group of gals, and both were such a treat. For dinner, the sourdough was amazing (no like seriously worth it), the steak frites was perfectly done, and the Basque cheesecake with caramel sauce we all fought over to the last bite (still dream of the caramel sauce btw( Brunch was just as wonderful. The smoked salmon flatbread was so yummy, but the clear winner at our table was the sticky bun. We split one, and it was unbelievably good. The Tincho cocktail was also absolutely delicious and so refreshing and the perfect treat to a Sunday morning. More than anything, the service made the whole experience unforgettable. Abraham, Marissa, and the entire team were so warm, attentive, and kind, and truly made us feel taken care of. You can feel the heart behind this place, and that is what makes it somewhere you want to come back time and time again, truly such a treat! read more

Communion - basque cheesecake with a sea salt caramel sauce - Desserts Near Me - San Diego, California

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Came for a company happy hour and was beyond impressed. First the view is unbelievable. It's the only tall building in the area and has glass windows on all sides so you can see the city, the ocean, the hills, everything. The happy hour deals were solid and the "Dealer's Choice" drink was awesome. Only $12 where that would easily be a $20 custom drink elsewhere. The bartender asked my preferences for the dealers choice and brought it out and explained the tasting notes. She seemed like the actually cared which was really nice. The Nugz were amazing. Hoping to come back for a full dinner soon but definitely satisfied with the happy hour deals! read more

Communion - Nugz - Desserts Near Me - San Diego, California

I came here for drag bingo and it was one of the best experiences I could do on a Sunday brunch day. The host was fabulous, entertaining, and fast paced. Bingo was played in between some hilarious performances and well worth the &20 price tag. Wine is included with bingo but I'm glad they could accommodate me and comped my latte instead Onto the food. They make all their baked goods in house so don't miss out on those sticky buns! Best thing hands down. My wild mushroom omelette was very well prepared in the French style- it's always so impressive to me that the egg is cooked evenly all the way around and came with a nice side salad. Also snagged a bite of my friend's salmon flatbread and it was so delicious with th fresh dill and smoked salmon. A major draw for this establishment is also the rooftop view of the San Diego skyline. It made for the perfect ambiance and I have to come back in the evening for date night. All around great vibes for this place, 10/10 read more

Communion - Wild mushroom omelet - Desserts Near Me - San Diego, California

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Took me a while to get around to this review but I still cannot stop thinking about the special date night I shared with my wife here. The food is incredible, the aesthetic and ambiance is fun, the sunset view spectacular. however, the service is what really set this spot apart. Abe, thank you for being the one to guide us through the drinks and menu and making the evening memorable. If you're stopping by for the first time be sure to ask for Abraham he was incredible! We were celebrating a late Valentine's Day date. And looking back most the items we ordered have already been filtered off the rotating seasonal menu... bittersweet as I'd love to enjoy it all again but nice to know there's a new menu waiting for us every visit. Grill master Aaron cooked our steak to perfection and the poached pear cheesecake cake delivered by pastry chef Hailey was the perfect finish to a much needed night out on the town! Also a shout out to Dan for just being a stud! What a phenomenal team and concept have assembled at this adorable little venue on the hillside in mission hills. If you're looking for great food, a vibe, or a view Communion checks all of the boxes read more

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Great views and sweetets owner! Loved the drinks amd the forst dishes were so delish with our apps!

Have wanted to try Communion for a while now. It was much better than I expected! Our whole group was impressed with the unique flavors and presentations of pretty much everything we ordered. So many great dishes, but some true stand-outs included the ricotta dumplings in sun-dried tomato sauce (nothing like you'd expect it to taste like), the nuggets with housemaid caviar ranch-style dip, the zucchini dolmas, and the dry aged duck (Peking style). Absolutely go try it out! The space is obviously super cute and the views are amazing. read more

Ambiance 10/10. Service 10/10. Both Top notch. The space is gorgeous and a fantastic spot for prime time sunset viewing with a cocktail. Our server Jay was so great. We absolutely loved celebrating our bdays with him! The food was good. We were there Valentine's Day weekend so they had an option for a prefix menu which was nice. We all got different things so we could sample a variety. Some of the dishes that came out were pretty small. Not a ton of food to split for the price. Others offered up a bit more to them. We loved the patatas bravas and the hamachi appetizers...both of which were pretty tiny portions for 3 people. The ricotta dumpling entree was a bit more hefty, filling and was delicious! All in all would probably go back. Maybe to sit inside and try out their happy hour options. The bill was pretty steep with cocktails included as well, so I would consider it a great place to go for a fun celebration or a nice dinner out, but not really on the regular. read more

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Communion was great! There was a nice view from the rooftop. Margaritas were delicious and so were the fried artichoke bites. The staff was really attentive and kind. I would recommend this read more

Communion - Margarita Artichoke bites - Desserts Near Me - San Diego, California

3.5 overall but a restaurant week review Anyway the bartender made amazing drinks. The fresh focaccia is great, especially if you sandwich it with the steak tartare, butter, and aioli 10/10 Crudo was yum as well. Why 3.5? I ordered my filet mignon medium rare. It had a real nice char on top so I thought maybe it's even more done. But while cutting it with my butter knife, it was definitely raw. Returned it and tried the truffle pasta. (Which was actually a "truffle Mac & cheese") As the server placed the dish in front of me, I smelled the strong scent of chlorine. I thought maybe it's the dish itself? No, it was the black truffle. Manager came out and said maybe I'm just not a fan of their truffle and it comes in fresh every day. I am definitely a fan of truffle and every dish I have tried has never gave that scent. So now, as much as I hate complaining at restaurants- I get raw meat. Then I get bad truffle. What am I supposed to do? Whatever at least their dessert was good Cute rooftop bar, nice atmosphere. Slow service. Maybe don't come in on a Friday idk but they did just open I guess So yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa it was good enough. Shrimp pasta though was light & flavorful. Would recommend if you enjoy red sauce. read more

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Came here for a book club meetup. The restaurant is located on the top floor of a building. You'll need to take an elevator up. The decor is very cute, and the views of downtown San Diego and the ocean are definitely a highlight. My friends and I shared several dishes: - House Spiced Fries (2/5) - Housemade Focaccia (4/5) - Pasta Salad (3/5) - Fried Spanish Artichokes (3/5) - Hamachi Crudo (4/5) The fries had a curry-like spice and came with a basil pesto aioli, but they weren't my favorite. The focaccia was solid and enjoyable. The pasta salad had good flavor, though I wasn't a fan of the noodle texture. The artichokes were a bit soggy, but I did enjoy the sambal aioli they came with. The hamachi crudo had great flavor. It was served with kiwi, passion fruit, habanero, and lotus root. It was one of the better dishes we tried, though the hamachi itself was just decent. Service was okay overall, but it took way too long to get our bill when we were ready to pay. read more

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Just came here for brunch for my friend's bday! It was super good and service was great. Love the aesthetic! My friends ordered ordered some adult drinks, and the Kyoto coffee which I think they liked. I got the pink moon which was a refreshingly light grapefruit drink with tajin on the rim, I liked it! We ordered and shared among the 4 of us: the hamburger, the short rib hash and the French toast. I loved them all but I think the French toast was my fav and then the burger, but my friends loved the short rib hash... they thought the burger was too heavy and needed tomato or lettuce. The view is beautiful but we got hot about 3/4 through our meal since it was a warm morning so we were happy to wrap up after about an hour. The food came out in great timing, very nicely played. Water was constantly being poured. Would love to come back for dinner at sunset. read more

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Came here for dinner this past Friday night and had such a great evening. The view from the patio is obviously amazing, but the food was really delicious too! Had the lamb, octopus, chicken nuggets, black cod and the cheesecake. All great. The service was also 10/10. We felt very well attended to but not so much that it was overbearing or annoying (as can sometimes happen). Our server's name was Daniel and he was amazing. I hope management reads this because that guy deserves to be recognized--he's great at his job. Will definitely ask for him next time. :) read more

I thought I had reviewed the place but I guess not. Here for the first time on HH. This is always how I check out the new places in San Diego, try out their happy hour and plan to return to check out the full menu. We had drinks and some appetizers that were offered. I thoroughly enjoyed despite doing this review almost 4 months after my visit. However, I do recommend it for the view and ambience (you have to take the elevator to the restaurant. It's not a Mister A's view of the city but a view of Mission Hills and surrounding areas. The restaurant sits atop the pink condo bldg and they have an affiliated resto/cafe below that have special nights (like paella). Overall, I will try the restaurant next time too. read more

TAKING IN COMMUNION (4 stars) ... because THAT view is spectacular! - FOOD: good depending what you order - PRICE: pricy but you pay for the views and quality - SERVICE: good - AMBIANCE: that stunning view! Enter the building. Take a right. Take elevator up to top floor. I was taken by the view! And I loved how it's in the least neighborhood expected / which I prefer (Mission Hills). The view was spectacular - especially during sunset time. You can eat on the patio or inside or at the long u-shape bar. Sitting can be limited and I can see reservations being useful. DEALERS CHOICE ($12) - Japanese gin and yuzu. Yuzu infused cocktail. Seemed to be the popular pick at a glance around with everyone sipping from the same looking glass. This was a citrusy and sour kind of drink since I was looking for something fruity this was recommended. Choose widely, will this pair well with your meal? For me, it didn't. MUSSELS ESCABECHE ($28) - confit garlic and tomato, basil, toasted sour dough. I was expecting seeing the shells but this was served with no shells and a lot of mussel meat! The mussels were cooked good, nice and tender and easy to swallow after minimal chews, but some of my mussels did have grit/sand. The broth was a little tangy and acidic from the tomato sauce but the basil flavor toned it down but another sour flavor from the sour dough. Love the bread and how it rafted even better when dipped into the sauce! Will note, didn't pair well with the Dealers Choice drink.. too many sour and citrus going on. But the dish itself was pretty good. HIGHLY RECOMMEND I def wouldn't mind coming back. Until the next review... read more

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Beautiful restaurant for our girl's happy hour date! Located in Mission Hills. Take the elevator up & get ready for beautiful views. Street parking only. We came around 4p so we could catch sunset in time. We were first seated at a table where my 2 friends were facing the views & I, unfortunately, got the view of the back of the restaurant. Thankfully, since we were doing Happy Hour, we were told that we had to sit at the bar where we all were able to get the views. Our bartender was super friendly & made fantastic cocktails. I kept on opting for the bartender's choice & he did not miss! We basically tried everything on the Happy Hour food menu (4p-6p) & my absolute favorites were the Housemade Rosemary Salt Rolls: So fluffy & soft! The butter was to die for! House Spicer Fries: The basil pesto aioli was addicting. read more

Communion - House Spiced Fries, Housemade Rosemary Sea Salt Rolls, Pasta Salad - Desserts Near Me - San Diego, California

We came after a trip to SeaWorld...without much planning, it was easy to get a table inside. Then we saw the views of the rooftop patio and asked to be moves. They were really nice about it and moved us after we'd already settled in. Overall, this place has great vibes for a date night or girls dinner. I wouldn't say it's the best place for kids since there's no kids menu but I did ask them to modify the pasta dish to be a mac n cheese with no truffle. Sadly, my kid did not enjoy fancy Mac n cheese. He actually did like the steak and veggies. We asked if they had a birthday thing for my son and thought it would be free like is sometimes convention??...but was not. Should have known. Be warned! Food wise I would give it a 3, service is a 4 (slightly slow), so overall...maybe a 3.5 but you can't do that here so I rounded. Short rib- 5/10 it was good but so salty. The polenta wasn't enough to balance the saltiness. Would have preferred rice. Steak- 9/10 good portion and flavor. Would have liked to see brocolini with carrots on that dish too. Pasta - 7/10 fancy but the type of cheese makes the texture kind of off putting. read more

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Check your bill - for me it was just a difference of a dollar, but still questionable that I was charged more than what was listed. Stopped in for a drink before a dinner reservation across the street on Christmas Eve, despite it being their happy hour hours, they weren't offering HH (maybe because of the holiday?) which was disappointing. read more

Communion - Charged different amount - Desserts Near Me - San Diego, California

When we saw a spot open up for drag bingo brunch, we knew we had to snag it. We were so glad we did. We were greeted by the friendly staff and sat at the bar inside as that's where bingo was being held. We were greeted with their Tincho drink which was quite tasty. I did the mimosa flight. The flavors were very fresh and they are light on the juices! Be warned (in a good way), one flight definitely got me there. I got the bibimbap breakfast. I would definitely not call it authentic, but it was delicious. My wife got the French omelette and she thoroughly enjoyed it. They had several gluten-free options for her. It was a great energy and fun vibe at bingo. Obviously a lot of energy but that's what we signed up for. We will definitely be back to have brunch outside and enjoy the fantastic view from all the seats in the restaurant. read more

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My friends and I came for HH on a Wednesday afternoon! We did make reservations and were seated right away. HH is only at the bar or outside standing area fyi. Surprisingly, I found parking fairly easy on the Main Street. The views are absolutely beautiful from the restaurant and the little patio is so cute when you first walk in. The service was fantastic and everyone was so welcoming and nice. The cocktails and appetizers were delicious! Definitely would come back again. Food/cocktail review: Dealers choice: (4/5) We tried two different variations and they were pretty tasty! The bartender made one with a mocha (made in house) that I wasn't a huge fan of but it was still yummy! Gold rush: (5/5) I loved it! Super refreshing and balanced. Fried artichokes: (3.5/5) These were just OK. The batter was good but something was off with the artichoke, can't put my finger on it. It wasn't our favorite. Rosemary bread rolls: (5/5) YUMMM. They were so soft and flavorful. Delicious with the butter. We ended up ordering 2 of them. It only comes with 2 rolls. Chicken skewer: (3.5/5) These had potential but they were really dry. It is only a single skewer, so we ordered 2 to share among the 3 of us. Pork wings: (5/5) These were my favorite. They have great flavor and were tender! The sauce was delicious. Great portion for sharing. Pasta salad: (4/5) This dish was just OK. I'm not a huge fan of olives and I felt like it had olive juice flavor. But overall, refreshing and flavorful. French fries: (5/5) I really enjoyed these with the aioli. They were perfectly crisp and seasoned! I would order again. read more

I just really loved the vibe here! We were one of the last tables to leave bc they do close a little early but the image captured looks like AI haha it's so gorgeous and the hostess photobombed me which made it even cuter haha. The food was amazing, everyone loved their plates and there wasn't any complaints! I will be back for sure! read more

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This is an interesting review. I gave it a 4 stars not because anything in particular was fantastic. I think it's a four star because everything was just good. Nothing wowed me but nothing about the experience be it the food, drinks, view, wait staff, elevator ride, energy in the place etc. was terrible. Because they did nothing wrong. I feel like it's four stars for me. We came during restaurant week. When you enter, you pass by a coffee shop and a patio. Look for the elevator to your right to go up to the restaurant. You're immediately greeted with the front of house staff. We didn't have reservations so we had to sit at the bar. The bartenders were semi busy. It was a full house but they weren't necessarily running around fulfilling orders left and right. Bar seating was super comfy. It was a U shape. I ordered off the regular menu and they ordered from the pre set menu. We ordered the following: Lamb lollipop which had a zaatar crust, vadouvan curry yogurt, frisee, and mustard vinaigrette. It cost 36 dollars. It was beautifully presented. Flavor was somewhat there. You can taste it was well salted but I was searching for more than just salt and I couldn't quite name what seasoning was used if any. The crust was nice. But dont expect a crunch. About 5 lollipops came in it. Coconut Milk Poached Fresh Catch which was served in tom yum broth, with tomatos, mushrooms, chili oil, and coriander. It's gluten free. It was light and easy on the stomach. If you're a hungry person, it won't fill you up but you'll be delighted with the broth and the mushrooms. Visually its a pretty dish. Lots of color. Teriyaki Glazed Pork Belly as an appetizer with pickled zucchini & red onion, and topped with sesame seeds for 26 bucks. You have a sweet and savory dish here. If it's one way or the other, you have the pickled zucchini to help cut the taste for you. Its a tasting rather than a small plate in my opinion. But probably my fav dish of the night. POG Panna Cotta (passionfruit, orange, guava) was served in a cute little dish. The combo of tart with sweet with creamy was a refreshing end to the meal. Mussels Escabeche was a super pleasant dish. The aromas was intoxicating. The basil, tomato, and confit garlic were great. For 28 dollars it was a little steep but for good dishes, you have to pay a good price. Its served with toasted focaccia bread. Escabeche is a broth / marinade. No parking lot so we parked on the street. It was late Sunday evening so we found one right in front of the place. Cocktails are grouped together between refreshing (light, crisp, citrusy) and direct (spirit forward, strong, bold). read more

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Came here for February 13 valentines three course which had the same items on the normal menu. Atmosphere:5/5-like the lights, most of the decor, entrance, staff, service, etc. Menu selection/range: 5/5-fits several diet types. Bathroom:3/5- not a fan of black toilets and dim bathrooms. Could barely see myself in the mirror. Only three stalls. Food:3/5- I got the pave (5/5), cod(3/5), Black Forest trefoil (4/5), Paloma mocktail (2/5). Pave could have used more crab but was so good I could have eaten a larger portion for an entree. I would try a different entrees, the cod was good but the rest of the plate was lacking-spinach was. Super salty, baby turnips were odd, slime-like... flavors didn't seem to go together for me.. plate felt dull and wet-swamp-like, compared to other entrees I saw others devour. Mocktail seems flat and lacked zinginess. Overall nice date night. I think I would return for brunch or alcoholic drinks. I'd stick to apps or entree sharing. read more

This place is an absolute vibe! Came here with friends to celebrate my birthday, and so glad I did. The view from the terrace is spectacular! The ambiance and decor of the place beautiful and feels upscale. Even the restroom impresses. The food was so good. I ordered the duck and it was very good! I tried my friend's lamb, which was also cooked perfectly. Our waiter, I believe his name is Danny or Daniel, was so great! He answered questions, was attentive and gave a great suggestion on wine. He knows the food and drink menu well. My reservation was for 8pm and we stayed until 11pm. We were the second to last party finally leave, but didn't feel overly pressured by the staff leave. I will definitely be back. I want to try their brunch menu sometime. Thank you for the wonderful experience, Communion! read more

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Oh communion, you are such a pretty little pink jewel in the San diego food scene. We came for a Happy Hour & an early dinner so that we could enjoy the sunset and the incredible views from this rooftop location. Ambience: You arrive downstairs in the lobby, which is very pink, floral and feminine & are greeted by the hostess. Once your reservation has been "approved" you are then escorted up the elevator to the restaurant itself. The rooftop space is expansive , and the views are incredible from every angle, especially to the west. The design is modern and filled with curves and beautiful lighting. Food: We started with happy hour and tried the delish fried artichokes served with a dip and the fries, which were rather boring and bland & a couple of whiskey cocktails that were good but weak & could've used more whiskey to make them sing. We were seated for dinner at a beautiful view table to enjoy the sunset and we started with the grilled octopus served over a sort of fusion Asian noodle salad. Sorry, it wasn't my fave. We each had a solid gin, martini, and their blue cheese, stuffed olives were tiny, but tasty! For our main, we each had the grilled lamb chops, and they were delicious and well prepared along with a solid Syrah, Service was friendly and efficient. Be sure to check it out and allow yourself some time to find parking in the neighborhood. read more

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I really wanted to like Communion. The decor, location and views from the rooftop is magical. The food is good and so are the cocktails. The problem is that if the service isn't slow, food coming from the kitchen is. I have given them leeway because they are new. Tried first during Restaurant Week, then during Valentine's Day where everyone around us was getting waited on except us. Lastly, with friends who were visiting. This last time it took us 3 hours to get through a meal and we didn't order that much food. I may try them again in the future but for now, I am done. read more

Vibes and views are 5/5 but the food was very, very disappointing. We went their for our anniversary on a Tues. When we got their they had a little table marker to let our servers know it was our anniversary which was nice. We reserved on the terrace and the view was sooo nice. Highly recommend. For food we got the heirloom tomato salad, the chaat potatoes, the tom yum soup and the POG panna Cotta for dessert. The tomatoes were not good. All different levels of ripeness. The flavor was so mild for being heirloom. And the sauce they had with it tasted fishy to me. If you've had chaat before from Indian restaurants, don't order it here. This was a super sad interpretation. The potatoes were nice and crispy and thinly sliced which was different. But all the flavors paled in comparison to what you would expect for chaat. They had a chutney which had good flavor. But it felt like the dish had just chutney and yogurt. The yogurt was like a thick, plain Greek yogurt that was on the bottom of the dish. The tom yum soup was also a much more toned down version of the original Thai version. They also had it with Opa instead of sea bass which we didn't like since the fish ended up being much firmer and didn't soak up the sauce as much. They also put a sweet coconut cream on top of the fish that felt weird to me. Dessert was fine but nothing to write home about. At the end of our meal they gave us small, complimentary champagne which was a nice touch. Overall we would not go back for food. Maybe for happy hour or drinks. read more

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Started off with a glass of moscato. Excellent! Then tried the fried Spanish artichokes. Tried it and it was ok. Moved on. The view was FANTASTIC! Loved it! read more

Communion - Fried Spanish artichokes. Tried it and moving on. - Desserts Near Me - San Diego, California

Went here before an event. We ordered all the food on the happy hour menu beside the skewer and oh my. Every dish was so salty. We couldn't even eat the fries or the fried artichoke. It was pure salt and seasoning. I was scraping all the salt off to not waste the food. I wish I said something in my moment. Left with food on the table. Drinks were great! Ambiance great! read more

Communion - Happy Hour - Desserts Near Me - San Diego, California

Place has been on our list for some time now and boy am I glad we finally made it here! Amazing views from this rooftop spot! Cool modern bar area and lots of nice patio seating as well. Standouts were probably all of the delicious cocktails, the steak tartare, and the sea bass. Dessert was quite delicious as well. Definitely a bit pricier and a tougher area for parking but overall a great date night spot with great service. Solid cocktail offerings and seemingly a solid happy hour selection as well which we'll definitely be back to check out! read more

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