Communion Mission Hills

Enjoyed a beautiful sunset and view of downtown sitting on the terrace (watching the planes fly in was neat). Went for a special occasion for a birthday and the service, drinks and food were all great! Staff was friendly and attentive and since we got there at 5:15 my wine was very reasonably priced for happy hour. I am vegan and had no issue eating here. Delicious brussel sprouts and kale salad starters as well as the beet steak entree - I ate every bite! My partner enjoyed his chicken entree - said it was cooked perfectly. All ingredients were super fresh and healthy. We appreciated the happy birthday placard at our table and got some excellent sunset photos. Check them out!

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.

This place is top notch all the way! From the incredible staff (everyone) to the epic dishes, because to say delicious doesn't do them justice. We spent our anniversary here this evening and were treated like GOLD! WoW, just WoW!!! I HIGHLY recommend. I give them a 10 across the board!!!

My husband was over the moon with the half-chicken cooked in spices in a sauce of corn and beans. I highly recommend the stone fruit (peaches & cherries) with stretchy burrata cheese in the center of the plate, and a good dose of black pepper. It is enough for 2 to share. I had the lamb lollipops. Sadly, it is 3 thin cuts of lamb loin chops with about 50% bone & fat. It is seasoned really well & grilled to perfection, medium-rare. Tasty, but it’s not going to make a meal on its own. Great views from this top floor restaurant of a new, pink condominium in Mission Hills.

We came here to try their San Diego restaurant week menu. The view from this place is nice, but it was busy and even out on the varanda it was very loud. Though the decor was nice. The staff was friendly but didn't stop by very often. The food was hot or miss. The tomato salad was very small and was quite simple. Though the tomatoes themselves were good flavor. The charcuterie was missing several ingredients that were listed on the menu like avocado, prosciutto and cherries. They ran out of the chicken dish one of my friends wrote and apologized, offering us complimentary bread to compensate for our trouble. This was a nice gesture except they didn't actually bring it until we asked about it much later. I had the fresh catch (which was sea bass) in Tom Tom broth. It was pretty bland with the fish not really adding much to the meal. The truffle pasta however was rich and delicious. And my friends had good things to say about the yellow fun like appetizer. The desserts were also great. I had a mango Panna Cotta and my wife had basque cheesecake. Of the two the cheesecake was the star and in not really a big cheesecake lover. Overall, a fun evening but probably wouldn't come back here given the price to value we had. Though perhaps on a less busy night the experience would have been better

Such an upscale atmosphere with stellar service! We loved the lamb lollipops, lobster risotto (out-of-this-world amazing!!), and coconut milk sea bass. Thank you for a wonderful dining experience with friendly, attentive service and beautiful views of San Diego!

Communion has not relied solely on the fantastic view to create a special place. My husband and I came for brunch on Sunday to check out the view we had heard so much about, and found the food to be reasonably priced and thoughtfully prepared and the service very attentive. The unique decor creates a special ambiance. What a treasure! Our next goal it to check out happy hour!

San Diego continues to impress me with its culinary creativity and the spaces we are able to transform. Communion became an absolutely favorite right away during my visit. Breathtaking views the moment the elevator doors open then take you into an elevated space with a delicate blend of traditional gothic elements with contemporary materials and lighting. Service was on point and Daniel especially has a passion for the craft that ensured the experience was on point. The cocktails were delightful and the dishes were a sensation for the tastebuds. It’s a treat to be able to watch the city transition from sunset to the evening glow with downtown glittering in the distance and the planes coming in. Communion does not disappoint and I hope they become a community staple. Cheers!

My boyfriend surprised me with a date night at Communion, and I was immediately taken in by the beautiful décor. We walked through the bakery and then headed upstairs, where we were seated by the window with a gorgeous view of downtown San Diego. Our waiter, David, was amazing -- attentive, friendly, and made the whole evening feel special. Drinks kept flowing while we waited for our food, and the timing couldn't have been more perfect with the red moon glowing that night. We shared the chicken dish and the ribeye, both beautifully presented and absolutely delicious. My boyfriend especially loved the food and his cocktails. We ended the night with their chocolate dessert and espresso martinis, which were the perfect finish. Overall, Communion completely exceeded our expectations. We'll definitely be coming back -- and when we do, we'll be requesting David!

Dinner is spectacular. The portions are on the lighter side but you can order a few items and share. The ambiance makes you feel like you're somewhere special. It's a perfect place for date night. You'd be able to get an amazing view of the sunset. Getting reservations around that time can be difficult so keep that in mind.

Stunning location, if not a little sterile. The view helps. Mostly old folks as guests so I felt outta place. Drinks were kinda bland and very expensive. Food was so so. Was really excited to check this place out but it didn't really hit the mark. Maybe it'll improve? I'll go back when I'm 50yo.

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.

What an amazing place! From the views to the vibes, communion cannot be beat! Sitting at the bar, you get the most incredible views of all of San Diego, but you also get views of your bartenders making specialty cocktails. I had Angel as my Mixology master and he was incredible. I can't say enough about him. The gimlet was delicious and the pork wings were to die for!

The views are gorgeous. The drinks during happy hour are decent. The fries perfectly crispy and the sioli simply delicious. Cauliflower bites crispy and flavorful. The pork wings were really tender and flavorful. The parker rolls with that butter simply amazing.

Now the place is fancy pansy. The view is beautiful, but I was very disappointed in our seafood pasta. The clams literally had dirt and sand in it and unfortunately, because it has a darker ambience inside the restaurant. I couldn't see it so I put my phone light on after I had already took a bite. That's just kind of unknown no for me especially when you're going to a place Where it is quite expensive and your bills end up being $230. I expect better. The drinks are very strong. I feel like they were delicious. The appetizers were very good, but all in all I was sadly disappointed by that main entree, the waitress was really great. She even took it off our bill, knowing that she confirmed it was sand in our clams if you're looking for a place just to have appetizers and some drinks very good spot, but like I say you try then decide.

Wow! Can we start with the service first?! We were greeted so warmly (and we didn't have a reservation for a Saturday night.) I have a service dog and they were over-the-moon accumulating for us. This has never happened before and we are so grateful for their heartfelt hospitality. Our server, Sydney, was top tier. Just lived her. The food? Omg. It was so good I forgot to take photographs! I had the potatoes. Get the potatoes. I would go there just for the potatoes. They are so savory, covered in all sorts of magic and tamarind sauce and jalapenos and cilantro. I'm craving them right now. I also got the crusted watermelon that had a Japanese flavor fest. And it looked gorgeous. My friend Han the lamb chops and left nothing in his plate. We had the Cherry dessert ... beyond delicious. The view. I mean, I'd come here just for the service and the food! But add the view?! This is a perfect place to fine for any reason or no reason at all. I can't wait to go back!

This place is so cute and has amazing of views of SD! There are options to sit inside or on the patio, no matter where you sit there will be a great view of the city. The restaurant takes walk ins, but it's advisable to make reservations as the venue gets packed quickly. My friend and I arrived at open, and the restaurant was packed within thirty minutes. My friend and I had a celebratory dinner and ordered multiple dishes. All the food was great except for the dessert which I wasn't a fan of, but at least I tried it! We had the local yellowfin tuna (poke), seafood campanelle, and a complimentary birthday dessert made of chocolate breadcrumbs (?) and topped with whipped cream. The star of the meal was the seafood campanelle. The seafood in the dish was so fresh it tasted as if it was just caught in the last few minutes! Overall, great vibe here and definitely a great place to chill with good company.

This restaurant features a beautiful view of the city of San Diego from the balcony. The service and food were top notch. The interior is gorgeous and the silverware was conversation worthy. I highly recommend the Stone Fruits and Buffalo Mozzarella Salad. My friends also raved about the rolls and butter. Every bite was delicious as the ingredients in every were fresh. The Beet "Filet" is a vegan's dream. I can't wait to go back!

Came here for happy hour & I was amazed by the beautiful rooftop decor and views. The hostess was so friendly and sweet, she was able to accommodate my friend and me as a walk-in during happy hour. I had the dealers choice and the fried Spanish artichokes. Both were delicious, and enjoying them with the view was even better. Parking was tricky since I came on a weekend during peak dinner time, but it was a manageable hassle, & totally worth the experience.

Loved trying this place out in Mission Hills! Parking is street only, so give yourself time to park before your reservation. The views were lovely and the decor was cute and elegant. The seating hostess was dismissive, but our waiter was amazing! Our waiter was attentive and great at explaining the menu since it was our first time. We enjoyed everything we ordered, except the complimentary birthday dessert; it tasted like dirt. The bathrooms were also nice, loved the theme! I would recommend coming here for date night or girls night, very cute!

First off, the views from this place are spectacular. Loved the outdoor balcony area that has a view of downtown, the ocean, and the airport- perfect for plane spotting. Really cute central bar area and decor, great for date night, happy hour, or brunch. Service was wonderful- friendly, attentive, and the staff really work as a great team to provide a seamless service. Now let's get into the cocktails and food. **Cocktails** -Sadie Hawkins: I hit the ground running with their Old Fashion, with hints of Cherry Soda. Def a heavy hitter and a sipper. -Echo Chamber: Japanese Whiskey Highball; refreshing and easier to gulp down; could order a couple of these -Smoke in the Grass: Mezcal, Lemongrass and Calamansi with a bright green hue. Fun to look at as it is to drink -Ay Dios: Tequila and Hibiscus, raspberry and Aleppo salt **Food** Wanted to try a few things and meant to be shared. Place all the orders in and they course it out nicely for you. -Foccaccia: a rec from a friend, but thought it was alright. Lots of other good options, though. -Local Yellowfin Tuna: Tuna two ways- Poke and Spicy Tuna served with rice and fresh, crisp taro chips; would order again -Steak Tartare: delicious and served with fresh, well-seasoned chicharon (with audible crackling so you know it's fresh); would order again -Chaat Masala Potatoes: Thinly slides fingerlings with a delicious seasoning, reminiscent of Irish Nachos, balanced out with crisp jalapeno rings, cilantro, chopped shallots; great to share but could've had them crispier -Coconut Milk-poached catch of the day (Seabass that day): super savory and rich Tom Yum broth, Bokchoy, Tomatoes, and Mushrooms. Wanted a lighter entree and this was perfect. We also ordered a side of roasted Broccolini since we wanted more veggies. **Dessert** -Ritual: Perfect for the coffee lovers; Ritual coffee infused Espresso Ice cream atop a warm flourless chocolate tart with hazelnut praline; Great flavors and textures and def a rich dessert but not overpowering -Panna Cotta: Juxtaposition from the Ritual, light, airy, fruity, with fresh peach and almond shortcake Overall, a great dinner and see ourselves coming back for their Happy Hour from 4p-6pm at the bar. Mission Hills can be tough with parking but we actually found tons of options, both free and paid, within a 1-2 block radius so wasn't a pain at all. Great event space also with awesome views and def worth multiple visits and special gatherings.

Finally got to try hereafter it's been bookmarked in my Yelp forever! I did see mixed reviews of this place so I was on the fence. What I loved - Stunning Views Loved the pink palette of restaurant What we had: Pink Matter - Refreshing but also spirit forward. Has about 4oz of alcohol so sip slowly! Aurora Borealis Mocktail - Sweet & bitter. This was just okay. House made Focaccia - Chewy and soft! Half Chicken - Chicken was moist. Sauce was pretty good and probably would be better if it had a starch on the side to soak up more of the sauce. Good portion size. It was super salty on one side but got better as I continued to eat it. Seafood Pasta - This was a big entree with lots of seafood. Also was salty for me. 12 oz Ribeye - Overpriced imo and this was just okay. Burnt Cheesecake - This is rich and dense, recommend sharing. This was kinda eggy and was a little underwhelming for me. Berry Pavlova - This was just okay as well. Pretty presentation though. Tips: Recommend making a reservation since it can get busy. For the view, book the Terrace in advance! Overall, amazing view and venue but food was just okay for me. Service was great.

Late review.... Went here for dinner a couple of weeks ago. First of all, the views are AMAZING! You can see the entire SD skyline. The food was really good. I highly recommend the chicken dish. It was so flavorful!! I had the lobster risotto. It was good but just needed a dash of salt. The service was great! Daniel was AWESOME! I would definitely return here.

We can't say enough good things about our dinner tonight. Each dish wowed us, and the drinks were delicious and not overly sweet. We shared the pork belly, eggplant dolmeh, tom yum sea bass, and lamb lollipops. We ended our tasty meal with a flourless cake (the ritual)! I would say 80% of the menu is gluten free. Vegetarian dishes are also clearly labeled. We made reservations ahead of time and were seated right away. The decor was instagram worthy and beautiful. It's a candlelight dinner once the sun sets (sorry, no photos to share in this review!). The service was excellent. Street parking only. Thank you to the staff at Communion for an enjoyable evening! Looking forward to coming back to enjoy the food and drinks with the daytime views of SD!

Ambiance was classy and elegant. The waiter David was amazing. Garlic bread was the favorite.

The views here are beautiful! Also you don't get interrupted by planes landing like in Little Italy and can see Cabrillo on a clear day. Our service was phenomenal for an earlier dinner and our server David made sure our bday celebration was a special one. Thank you David! The ambiance at the bar was light and airy with chic decor and they had Aesop in the bathroom (how you know it's bougie). They have a pink waiting area down below before you head up to the restaurant in the elevator. Street parking wasn't terrible on a weekday evening, but can imagine it's harder on weekends. Foodwise, the catch of the day with coconut tom yum broth was the highlight and the bread focaccia with the butter. We had sea bass and the broth was lighter in flavor not as traditional which our server told us in advance. You can skip the pork belly, way too fatty for what we got and the mushroom risotto was alright but not my favorite. Drinks were incredible, all the cocktails we got were good. I'd come back for the drinks for sure and of course the views and excellent service.

We were visiting from out of town and stopped here for pre-dinner drinks. It had the absolute best ambiance and was so cute. So many little details to make it super stylish. I had a Fleeting Flower which was a butterfly pea tea and chamomile infused vodka, guava, cardamom, bitters, and prosecco. I thought it was very tasty! We also enjoyed the focaccia and that was great, along with the specialty butter. Definitely recommend stopping in!

I came for brunch service this past weekend. Beautiful location, interior, and a lovely view of downtown (from the enclosed patio seating). I tried the matcha latte which was very pale green and tasted very weakly of tea, the waitress assured me it was the type of matcha they used - I prefer a richer grassy-green matcha so it wasn't for me, might be good for first-time drinkers though! She kindly swapped it for a regular latte and that was very good. The French omelette is classic and a safe choice, nice hefty portion as well. The Bitter Ritual cocktail is delicious and dangerous, I could have drunk 5!

So cute came upstairs to the 8th floor the views are incredible the u were having a drag show I think is on Sunday but I did not know so had no tickets so fun food was ok nothing to write about I forgot to take pic of the croquette madame my friends each order one more bread tan croquette lol my shashuka was good but they only gave you one small price of bread no pita sad, whats bites me is that I don't eat bread and I still have to ask for an extra piece of sad bread lol

We beat the rush with a 6pm reservation and a spot in the terrace! Wow! What a view! We ordered the Focaccia and loved it! We also shared the Baked Triple Cream which was surprisingly delicious especially with the leftover focaccia. My husband ordered the chicken since the pork chop wasn't available. He really liked the chicken. I ordered the BEET filet and it was a vegetarian delight! Their Moscow mule mocktails was good too! Will definitely be back!

Ambiance was great, happy hour food was good and so were the drinks. What wasn't good was someone from my party asked for the house Chardonnay as we were all ordering from the Happy Hour menu and the bartender didn't say anything about it not being part of the happy hour menu. I paid the bill and left, then realized when I looked at it again that the wine was $18 instead of the $9. We called and spoke to someone who told us that the happy hour white wine rotates daily and it wasn't the happy hour white for the day. Not sure why the bartender didn't happen to mention that when everything ordered was on happy hour menu even when we spent about $100. Rather than seeing their error and correcting it, all they did was say sorry. Well that's bad business. I recommend getting them to confirm items when ordering so they don't do it to you.

Sitting at the top floor overlooking the Mission Hills neighborhood with views of the SD skyline, Communion has a beautiful space that's modern, bright and beautiful. The host awaits you on the bottom floor. We had a reservation at 4:15, was checked in promptly and seated within 5 minutes. The elevator takes you to the top where their large bar takes center stage with table seating along the windows for a view. Our server came quickly and was great throughout. She explained that the idea of the restaurant is to share delicious foods nestled in the sky, surrounded with great company. Foodwise, we weren't super hungry as we had a late lunch so we got 3 dishes. 1. Hamachi crudo: 8/10. Beautiful presentation. Thick pieces of fish. Needed a hit of acid. 2. Spanish octopus: 10/10. Our fav dish of the night. The octopus had a nice char but was tender. It sat upon squid ink risotto that was so delicious. 3. Lamb lollipops: 7/10. These were just okay. It would have benefited from a better crust. The cook was perfectly mid rare. The seasoning was underwhelming. I fear I've been spoiled by the lamb at Callie. 4. Sticky toffee apple cake 10/10. This was a perfect dessert. A great mixture of textures and temperatures. Not overtly sweet and surprisingly light. A great end to our meal. Parking is tough in this neighborhood. You just gotta get lucky with street parking.

The view and the vibe from here are excellent. Great happy hour deals and there is an air of professionalism that runs throughout the dining experience. All the servicers and bartenders knew their menu and were friendly. The tuna appetizer was a cool take on a standard tower/curdo. Loved the pairing. The lamb was prepared well and the Indian spices mixed with some fresh salad and the fruit added a great balance. The lobster risotto was a little mushy for our liking. It had potential but came up a little short on seasoning.

My two girlfriends and I came here on a Friday with a 4pm table reservation. We heard this is the trendy new place and decided to try it. I arrived first a few mins before 4pm. And several other ladies arrived for a birthday party as well. We waited for the hostess to check us in and then we filed into the elevator that took us to the rooftop deck. The vibe was cool, trendy, chill and a neutral sleek that could change the mood of the bar at night with the flick of any color lighting. The bar looked nice and had ample seating. One thing to note is the bar chairs had no leeway in between. The arms on each of the chairs touched the adjacent chair so if you want to get in/out of your seat you would have to back out of them. Anyway, I got seated at a corner table up against the glass with a great view of the area around Mission Hills, Hillcrest and downtown where you can see the planes take off across the water. My friends arrived shortly afterwards. We ordered based on the server's recommendations on what has been popular with patrons. Our server Rebecca was super friendly and helpful in going through the menu items with us. The Local Yellowfin Tuna was delicious with the taro chips. Then we got the Pork Belly which was not our favorite. The pork belly was a bit overcooked like jerky and the sauce tasted a little fishy to me, which was probably not what was intended. The Crusted Watermelon came next which we ordered because it sounded interesting. When it arrived it looked like meat....seared ahi or rare slices of steak. I can't say it was bad but you had no idea what to expect on taste. It was basically dehydrated watermelon slices lathered in spices...very vegan friendly :0). And lastly we got the truffle pasta which was good but super rich and filling. Our time at the table was up so we were asked to move to bar seats because the next reservation was going to take our table. My girlfriends shared the Cherry Frangipane Tart at the bar which they thought was good. Overall, we all felt the food needed improvement but we would come back for drinks at the bar for the vibe and ambience.

Really pretty view of downtown on one side of the restaurant. However the tables on that side with the view are mainly single 2 people tables so if you're looking to get dinner with a view don't go with a party. We got the porter house steak and it was cooked to perfection so tender so good. The herb butter was amazing as well. Steak was more than enough for 2 people to share. We even had left overs. Side note: the reflections from all of the lights inside the restaurant reflects on the windows and it's hard to take photos of downtown

I had first learned about Communion by reading another person's review on Yelp. I had been unaware of it before that time. The restaurant is located in a new condominium building on University Avenue at Goldfinch Street, in Mission Hills district of San Diego. You enter into a leafy courtyard of the building then take an elevator up to the very top floor. The hostesses, who are all very kind, especially Nicole, will greet you. There is a large bar in the center of the room and tables positioned all around the perimeter. On the South side, there are views all the way to Downtown! There is also a large enclosed patio room, which is somewhat plain in its design. The Sole Meuniere was quite good. I also enjoyed two mocktails, both of which were made with care.

Had the pleasure of coming here for dinner this past weekend. Once you check in with the host, you take an elevator up to the rooftop. The restaurant sits on top of micro apartments. The waitress (wish I remembered her name) gave us a run down of the restaurants vision. She loves her job and that was obvious. She described the food very well. We had a few dishes but the most memorable was the potato! The sauce was so good. I would have licked that plate clean if I was home haha. I was a bit disappointed as they ran out of the carpaccio and I wanted to try it. I thought the drinks were okay... but I'lol be back to try again.

This place is amazing!! We went for brunch & our first interaction was with the host, Lauren, she greeted us with a big warm smile and her energy was so kind and bubbly. The food was delicious, the service is great, and the restaurant is beautiful. Highly recommend!

I came for happy hour, and was very impressed by the view/ambiance. Super cute spot! The drinks and food were good as well. We got the chicken skewers, artichokes, pasta salad and rolls. The bread rolls were the stand out- so yummy!! The only thing I wasn't wowed by was the pasta salads- it needed mozzarella or more sauce, it was pretty bland. The worst part I hate to say was the service. The bartender clearly did not like us at all and it was so awkward. Any time I wanted to order food or drinks I could tell she was avoiding my eye contact or when I'd try to say something to her she'd ignore me. I said thank you every time she'd bring my drinks/food so I'm not sure why she clearly did not want to serve us. She asked every person at the bar for last call for happy hour except us. I'm not one to make a big deal over having a friendly server, we don't need to have a whole conversation, but this was just really uncomfortable.

Communion was a trendy new restaurant with an elevated view in Mission Hills with an art deco vibe of soft pink hues and brass accents. The menu is sharable small plates of exotic asian fusion.

Beautiful view, good food and nice atmosphere. Service is excellent. Cons: Had to wait about 15 minutes even though we had a reservation. Specifically told them we wanted to sit inside when I called to make reservation, but were seated outside. Cocktails are expensive for the amount you get in the glass. Pros: Beautiful view and upscale, edgy vibe with reasonable pricing. Excellent service and definitely friendly. The drinks tasted good. The food was pretty superb. Everything we had was flavorful, cooked correctly and came out in a timely manner. Free dessert for the birthday girl. I would absolutely try this place again.

Delicious, classy, rooftop restaurant/bar in Mission Hills. The food was really tasty and had lovely presentation. Nice for a sweet date night with a quiet, intimate vibe. We sat at the bar and the bartender was lovely, service was great. I can't wait to come back again and try more menu items!

Came here for a dinner date with my close friend. Ambiance is amazing you walk into a dim-light hallway to a really cute courtyard. You then take an elevator upstairs and is greeted with a pink lights decorated room. The floor is mainly glass so you can enjoy the view. We were lucky to face the downtown view which was amazing on a clear night. Service was good. We were warmly greeted by the hostess and were seated at the bar since we didn't make a reservation. The bartender made us some libel non acholic drinks in the menu. There are two to chose from. Both was really refreshing and price well. $10 For Food we ordered the PEAS AND ARTICHOKES for to share. Super good very refreshing salad. I ordered the COCONUT MILK POACHED LOCAL SEABASS. This dish had me very excited but I need a bit more flavor it was very light. Being a big fan of Tom yum I expected a bit more. The Spanish octopus I did not try but looks delicious. Parking was fairly easy since I went on a Wednesday around 7 so found a spot right up front. Street parking for the most part. Will definitely be back for date night to try other dishes.

We had such a great time at Communion! The rooftop patio was the perfect spot for dinner and drinks, especially since we got there right at golden hour- the view was amazing. We had guests visiting from out of town. There were five of us, and we shared the lamb lollipops, hamachi crudo, Wagyu beef carpaccio & the Spanish Octopus. Everything was delicious! We also tried a few cocktails- the Ay Dios Cyrus, High Priestess, and both of their mocktails- and they were all really good. Our server was awesome, super friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed. Getting in was a little tricky (we went through the coffee shop and took the elevator up). Can't wait to come back for a date night!

I was really hoping we would have a great experience and this would be my new favorite rooftop restaurant in San Diego.Unfortunately, we had a very disappointing visit last Friday. It was my dad's 75th birthday and we had a nice table with a gorgeous view, but customer service was off, to say the least. We ordered two appetizers and one of them, which was the Indian style potatoes came out with a wad of long black hair on it. Not one piece, but multiple pieces sprinkled in and around the food, which was gross. When I pointed it out to the waitress, she quietly took the plate away, but didn't apologize or even offer to replace it. She just proceeded to ask what we wanted for our main entrées. I told her we were in the middle of drinks and appetizers, and we would like to have the appetizers that we intended to have but without the hair. She was super weird about it & took a while to get back to us. At that point, we decided we were over the appetizers so we ordered our entrées. I ordered the lobster risotto, which was a very small portion for a $60 plate. There was barely any lobster in it. Nobody at my table was particularly happy with their dinner, but we were all trying to forget about it and focus on my dad's birthday & have a good time. At the very end, the waitress came out with the bill and there was an extra $50 charge on there. My husband asked her why it was on there, and she initially denied it was incorrect and proceeded to tell us that we were reading it wrong. Finally, it became apparent that the drinks from the table next to us were charged to our bill so she took it off, but was rude about it as if it was our fault. Not only did they charge us extra, but didn't compensate us for that gross hair incident. The waitress was cold and unapologetic, and I just found that she really made the whole experience kind of crappy. For a $300 plus dinner it was just a low brow experience. Disappointing for a beautiful place like this. In retrospect, I should've spoken to the manager, but it was my dad's birthday and I didn't want to focus too much on the disappointments... Review UPDATE: After I posted this review, I did get contacted by management of the restaurant and I have to say they handled it very well. They took full accountability, were very kind and went out of their way to take ownership of the situation. Mistakes happen and it's possible this is just a one off so I did wanna share this because it's important to be fair to businesses when they make an effort to do the right thing. We will try this restaurant again in the future optimistically & hope for a better experience!

First time here and I have to tell you, I will definitely be back. When you enter the complex, there's a hostess in front of an elevator that takes you up to the roof.. when we got to the top we were greeted by the two most pleasant people and quickly got us to our seats, which had a beautiful view of downtown The ambience was beautiful, classy and clean. With not a bad seat in the house and there's even an outside option which I will try next time.. We started off our meal with the Crudo and the carpaccio which was to die for and I highly recommend recommended . We also shared the lamb lollipops that had a prayer of parsnips under it.. then we finished our meal with the H duck, which was probably the best duck I have ever had. We finished with a dessert. I can't even remember what it was called, but it said on this light fluffy cake with vanilla bean ice cream and topped with the most delicious salted plantain chips. I'm only sad. I didn't take more pictures of the food. . It's definitely quality food and the weights were very attentive. I'm a very happy customer

Communion came up in my feed as a hot new restaurant, and as a Yelp Elite, of course I had to visit! We came for a special occasion so that made it even better, and the experience exceeded my expectations. I noted two unique things about this restaurant, the first being its location on the rooftop of The Sasan apartment building. There is a coffee shop on the bottom floor and you enter into the shared seating area that is a nice open-air space and check in at the host stand. From there you are escorted up the elevator into a lovely and lively space with a large central bar and seating around the sides along with an outside dining area. I say lively because it was a bit loud considering it was almost full and the space seems to trap sounds. I must also mention the views - excellent views of downtown and the water seen through the floor to ceiling windows. Note that some seating is right up against the window and probably isn't the best for those afraid of heights. The second is the decor and theme. As the name suggests, it makes you feel like you are in church about to take communion. There are subtle touches of a cathedral (definitely check out the bathrooms) along with the names of menu items, as you'll see from my list of dishes ordered: COCKTAILS Angel's redemption is probably the best bourbon and passion fruit drink I've ever had. It was so smooth and well-blended, highly recommend if you like bourbon. Supreme Sacrifice used mezcal, ancho reyes and a charred corn husk to give a fabulously smokey taste along with hints of pineapple. FOOD Spanish octopus arrived with one large tentacle on top and additional pieces below along with squid ink risotto. This was probably my favorite dish since the octopus was cooked just right with a perfectly crispy outside and went oh so well with the squid ink risotto. Linguini & Clams had a good flavor to the sauce however was slightly disappointed that there were only 4 clams. Coconut milk poached local seabass to round off the seafood feast. Besides the fact that I love seabass, it came in a tom yum broth with lots of other flavors that went so well together. The fish sat atop bok chow and had mushrooms and tomatoes in the broth. DESSERT Since it was a special occasion, the staff presented us with a complimentary dessert which I believe was The Ritual warm flourless chocolate tart. It was a nice ending to our meal. My last two notes are about their wonderful hospitality starting from the host stand to the wait staff. Our waiter in particular was very personable and really added to our experience. Lastly, there is only street parking available, however I saw quite a few spots in the adjacent neighborhood.

I came here for to celebrate my friend's birthday and all I have to say is we were impressed! Every dish we had was a solid 10/10. Even the dessert that I keep thinking about days later, was the best dessert I've had. We like to do family style when we order and we ordered the chaat masala potatoes, sage hill tomato and strawberry salad, dolmeh eggplant, & steak frites. Everything we ordered was truly amazing. I would say my top favorites were the chaat masala potatoes and the steak frites. In addition to our main dishes, The three of us ordered the Aurora Borealis mocktail that was delicious! For dessert we had the sticky apple cake and I believe the complimentary birthday dessert was the ritual. Both were flavorful and different than any dessert I've had, but, if you love apple pie...you HAVE to get the sticky apple cake. I honestly asked for a dessert refill jokingly, but would have taken it in a heartbeat if that was possible. The staff was incredibly friendly and accommodating. We had to move back our reservation by an hour since our party was running late and they were so kind to make the changes for us. They also called to mention concerns of the cold outside since it was starting to get windy and rainy, but they have heaters and rolling blinds that kept us wam and dry. The views are truly amazing from their patio dining. I would definitely recommend this restaurant and I am looking forward to dining here again! :)

I came here for my birthday after seeing beautiful pictures on Yelp and it was such a great choice to make! The restaurant is beautifully set up for inside and outside. The views are everywhere so anywhere you sit will be fine! We ordered the steak and frites, eggplant dish, potatoes dish. For dessert we ordered the sticky apple cake and for my birthday they brought out a chocolate dessert. Everything was soooo good! I would absolutely order every dish again! The service was so kind and delightful! The food came out fast and fresh. Sydney did a great job helping us choose our plates and was so nice turning off and on the heater for us because we sat outside. Jackie the owner came up and checked in on us too! It was so nice talking to her. It was a successful birthday and can't wait to tell more people about Communion!

I'm not sure what the hype is but we felt our food was mediocre. Street parking so arrive a little early to find parking. The ambiance is beautiful. The elevator ride up is interesting. It's very dimly lit but each table has its own portable lamp. It's very loud so I wouldn't come here on a first date because you'll barely be able to hear each other speak. There are heat lamps on the outside patio that if it had been turned down just one notch, would've been the perfect temperature. The view was okay. We received complimentary champagne and dessert for our anniversary which were delicious and a nice touch. Our waters were refilled often. Cocktails were unique and delicious. Our server Sydney was very nice and knowledgeable of the menu. We had the hamachi crudo which was just okay. It was missing something for that extra kick of flavor but I liked the grapefruit served on top. The focaccia bread was crispy and fluffy. It had a great texture, but it lacked flavor. The steak frites were good but we're not a fan of pre-sliced steaks. However, the cook and flavor were perfect! The fries had a nice flavor but it was a little over seasoned. The chocolate dessert was surprisingly really good and the perfect and ending to our meal, but it could've been without the olive oil. Overall, a nice dining experience but nothing wow'd us. We won't be returning but if you're in the area, definitely stop by for some cocktails!

Amazing spot for dinner with friends or date night. The view is great and so is the food. I recently went for a birthday celebration and everything was amazing. The drinks, the food and the service. The steak was cooler to perfection, the focaccia bread delightful, and the cocktails were refreshing and delicious.

The food was amazing! My favorite was the Bree, it had a nice crispy outside and a gooey inside. The lamb chops were also good, with an extraordinary flavor. The Service was good. Attentive was pretty good, they filled our water fast. The ambiance is was amazing! It had a very nice view. Although, it was very loud inside.

Communion is the other half of the two new establishments that have recently debuted inside The Sasan in Mission Hills. It's located on the eighth floor of the pink building with a beautiful rooftop view of the area. I do hope they can expand their hours beyond dinner because unless you show up between 4 and 5 pm, the scenery is greatly diminished due to the early sunset at this time of the year. I found parking to be challenging because there were not enough nearby curbside spaces to support all of the businesses close to this busy intersection of the neighborhood. There was a check-in stand at the ground level near the elevator. The host would then communicate to their counterpart upstairs that a party would be arriving. As soon as you exited the elevator, the pink and purple lighting around the central bar was immediately in front of you. The entire floor was enclosed with ground to ceiling windows so I can only imagine how illuminated it gets during the daytime. Behind the bar area was another dining room with tables that could seat larger groups and a patio. I sat at the bar where there were close to two dozen spots. The menu was made up of about sixteen different small plates and entrees featuring a range of global offerings. My two choices were the Colorado Lamb Lollipops and the Dry Aged Duck Breast. The former came as two Frenched lamb chops crusted with zaatar and served with curry yogurt, figs, grapes, and frisee. The medium rare cooked meat was beautifully plated. The yogurt provided a cool contrast to the lamb flavor. The duck breast was thinly sliced into at least a dozen pieces and was served with a cassis reduction, broccolini, cippolini onion, and parsnip. It was the most generous serving of duck I have ever received for the price I paid. The dry aged meat was cooked perfectly, and the sweetness of the blackcurrant sauce paired nicely. I would certainly order this entree again, especially when there are upscale eateries that charge 50% more for duck breast and provide a smaller portion size. If Communion would open for brunch/lunch and find a way to improve the parking situation, then this place could be a five-star experience.

Food, service and ambiance was the best! The steak melted in my mouth. The sea bass was tender and amazing.

Communion, rooftop restaurant and bar, is serving elevated, seasonal, coastal-region cuisine in an elevated setting. AMBIANCE An eight-story elevator ride from the Sasan building atrium courtyard to the rooftop leads to a warm candle-lit entrance that opens to a high-top bar, draped overhead with ceiling fabrics, between expansive floor to ceiling glazing, and backlit in shades of pink and purple mirroring the pink tiled sassan building it's situated in. The exterior covered patio a breath of fresh air and is just past the shadow boxes filled with an artistic array of blue, red, and yellow monarch butterflies. Aesop soap and lotion amenities elevates the restroom sink. SERVICE Staff were friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. DIRECT COCKTAILS 5/5 SHAKI: bimini coconut gin (extra virgin coconut oil infusion is delightfully pronounced with a tinge of alpine from the juniper gin), dolin blanc vermouth (sweet, floral), cocchi americano (fruity, floral, bittersweet), luxardo Dittel bianco (bittersweet citrusy herbal aperitif - wormwood/absinthe like), pandan and coconut infusion (tropical), lime leaf tincture™ (aromatic citrus) 4/5 ETERNAL PATH: storyhouse rye, vanilla cherry infused campari, carpano antica sweet vermouth, cherry vanilla bark bitters. Like an old fashioned but sweeter and more bitter. FOOD 5/5 ESCONDIDO OYSTER MUSHROOMS: Parmesan polenta whipped fromage blanc - this is an irresistibly cheesy, creamy polenta with crunchy bits. The oyster mushrooms are savory, flavorful, with perfectly pan-seared crisp edges - the chef's technique is on point. 4.5/5 COLORADO LAMB LOLLIPOPS: Smoky flavorful zaatar crust, creamy and aromatic vadouvan curry yogurt, figs (server noted they'd bring a side of figs after I noted it's missing, but it wasn't fruitful), fresh grapes, fresh crisp frisee

Beautiful decor, wonderful views of the city skyline and phenomenal dishes! Super friendly service. We loved all our dishes and the dessert were both unique and exceptional in taste, texture and flavors. We already have another reservation!

On a random Wednesday night, we really wanted to grab a cocktail, so we headed to Paradis since it's been on our radar to check out. However, upon arrival, we realized that it was closed for a special event.. and that special event happened to be the grand opening of their newest fine dining restaurant, Communion!! When driving to the building, we also noticed a stunning rooftop area that looked to be new, which already intrigued us. We quickly found out from the hostess that the rooftop was in fact where Communion was, so that got us really excited (especially because from my knowledge, I don't think there's any rooftop restaurants or bars in Mission Hills.. so this might be the first?). The restaurant's interior is beautiful (love the intricate ceiling art) and there's outside seating, as well as inside seating. We sat at the bar and I love how spacious the bar table tops are. You also get a direct view of Downtown SD from the rooftop establishment, which is wonderful. Loved that the grand opening had a live harp player too - it definitely enhanced the experience! The dishes & cocktails here are seriously on point! Although a bit on the pricier end, it is a rooftop restaurant/bar after all, so you gotta remember you're paying not only for the high quality food & beverages, you are also paying for the great service & views. We thought the cocktails were crafty & well done, & I really enjoyed the Yama's Reign & the Shakiti! I am a fan of the little details incorporated into the presentation of the cocktails. Foodwise, we got the Olive Oil Focaccia Bread, Local Yellowtail, Spanish Octopus, the Linguini & Clams, & the Quince Vacherin dessert. Okay, I'm a simple gal, so wow that bread honestly really impressed me. It was so good & a great start to the meal! Octopus dishes are either a hit or miss for me usually, but I thought it was delicious & really rich in flavor, as it packed the punch with the squid ink risotto. I liked how for the yellowtail dish, the tomatoes were cold too, which helped balance the more hearty linguini & clams dish (that linguini sauce is crazy in a good way by the way). The dessert had a lot of textures & flavors too, which I am a big fan of. Here I go, accidentally writing yet another novel about a restaurant I really enjoyed, but it's hard not to when the experience was a great one! Love the new addition to the neighborhood & thank you to Randy for being a really great server & bartender as well :)