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Mezzanine Private Dining Space - Foreign Cinema, San Francisco, CA
Indoor Dining Room - Foreign Cinema, San Francisco, CA
Outdoor Courtyard - Foreign Cinema, San Francisco, CA
Outdoor Courtyard - Foreign Cinema, San Francisco, CA
Foreign Cinema, San Francisco, CA

Foreign Cinema

4.7
4.7
8890 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 120 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Lively
Foreign Cinema is a one-of-a-kind, nationally acclaimed restaurant blending independent films with California-Mediterranean cuisine. Enjoy a stylish indoor dining room with a full bar and fireplace, or relax in our heated and covered outdoor courtyard where 35mm film screenings begin at dusk.

For those seeking a more intimate experience, our private dining options include the mezzanine, amate terrace, and gallery, thoughtfully curated by Modernism West. Our vibrant DJ/live music bar, Laszlo, serves craft cocktails, zero-proof options, a full dinner menu, and lively tunes to end your night.

We are currently accepting reservations for both the heated and covered outdoor patio and indoor dining up to 60 days in advance. Standard seating refers to indoor dining. For groups of 9 or more, please reach out to our private dining department at janine@foreigncinema.com for booking details.
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  • Location
    2534 Mission St., San Francisco, CA 94110
  • Phone number
    (415) 648-7600 ext. 0
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We recommend parking at the Bartlett Garage located on 21st St between Valencia and Mission.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Gayle Pirie & John Clark

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Experiences

  • Guest Chef Series: Hiro Sone

    Mar 20, 2025 only
    Our Guest Chef Series is a collaboration with remarkable chefs who have made their mark in San Francisco Bay Area culinary history. Hiro Sone is an acclaimed, award-winning Bay Area chef. Responsible for AME and Terra, two distinguished restaurants that showcase his immutable style of fusing Japanese and Californian cuisine traditions. Join us to experience and taste the memorable flavors of these distinguished culinary leaders. These are non-ticketed events with an à la carte menu.
    Guest Chef Series: Hiro Sone Photo

  • Guest Chef Series: Bruce Hill

    May 8, 2025 only
    Our Guest Chef Series is a collaboration with remarkable chefs who have made their mark in San Francisco Bay Area culinary history. Bruce Hill is a celebrated chef and restaurateur known for his passion and innovative cuisine. His mark in San Francisco is unsurpassed with world class dining destinations such as Zero Zero, Bix, Piccino, Waterfront Restaurant, Pizzeria Picco, and Oritalia. Join us to experience and taste the memorable flavors of these distinguished culinary leaders. These are non-ticketed events with an à la carte menu.
    Guest Chef Series: Bruce Hill Photo

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What 8,890 people are saying

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Most Booked

  • San Francisco

    Californian

  • San Francisco

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Foreign Cinema offers a unique dining experience in San Francisco with "excellent food and service," a charming ambiance, and movie screenings in the courtyard. Guests praise the "wonderful vibe" and diverse menu, noting standout dishes like the pork chop and duck confit. Ideal for special occasions, it's a memorable destination.
8,890 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Prix fixe was a great deal Loved all of the things I tasted

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  2. Nicholas

    VIP

    New York City

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Cool spot and good food. Probably would go again for a romantic date. The lighting is terrible. Most of the tables inside have a spotlight directly overhead. Made me feel like I was being interrogated all night and makes photos looks bad. Food was good and waiter was ok. I asked what a dish was and he wasnt very helpful at explaining it.

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    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, Great Customer Service. It was amazing.

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  4. Danice

    San Francisco

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was perfect. Delicious food, great wine, friendly, attentive staff. Just superb.

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Judy

    San Francisco

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    i love the film shown Wizard of Oz and I was the only person alone and watching the film outside. tanya holland was the guest chef and she is brilliant with her seasoning. its all over the top expensive

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  6. DeniseD

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Foreign cinema has always been one of my favorite restaurants. This meal was amazing! From the service to the decor. The staff was attentive and friendly. That fried chicken has ruined my taste buds for ever! I can’t wait to go back.

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  7. cindy

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a lovely experience at Foreign Cinema!Appreciated Being able to add 2 to our reservation so we could celebrate my husband’s birthday .

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  8. Wilma

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Foreign Cinema never disappoints, I consider it a true San Francisco treasure. The food is innovative and fresh and service is efficient and friendly without ever being "hovery". The wine and cocktail selections are top notvh. The ambience is also great, there is a hustle and bustle about it but you can easily hear each other and having the classic movies playing adds a special something. If you're unsure...just do it!

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  9. Rory

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another wonderful dining experience with great service - really enjoyed and looking forward to coming back again.

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  10. Jessica

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff from the host to our server, simply impeccable! They even treated our young children with the same kindness and service, will come again!

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FAQs

Foreign Cinema offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 648-7600 ext. 0.

Foreign Cinema is rated 4.7 stars by 8890 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 120 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Foreign Cinema

2534 Mission St., San Francisco, CA 94110

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (415) 648-7600 ext. 0
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We recommend parking at the Bartlett Garage located on 21st St between Valencia and Mission.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Gayle Pirie & John Clark

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