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Mezzanine Private Dining Space - Foreign Cinema, San Francisco, CA

Foreign Cinema

4.8
4.8
8816 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 152 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 combining independent films with California-Mediterranean cooking. Enjoy an airy yet chic setting, complete with indoor dining room with a fireplace, outdoor courtyard with 35mm film screening starting at dusk, mezzanine, gallery curated by Modernism West & full bar in the main dining room. Foreign Cinema has something for everyone including their DJ/live music bar, Laszlo. Enjoy special happy hours, uniquely craft cocktails, zero proof selections, full Foreign Cinema dinner menu, and lively music to end your evening.

We are currently booking for Outdoor Patio & Indoor/Standard seating 60 days in advance. A ‘standard seating’ reservation is indoor dining. Reservations for 10+ may be booked through private dining department - contact janine@foreigncinema.com for more information.

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  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Mediterranean
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (415) 648-7600 ext. 0
  • Website
    http://www.foreigncinema.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Gayle Pirie & John Clark
  • Private party facilities
    We provide distinctive private dining spaces for up to 350 guests, from intimately sized hors d’oeuvres and cocktails, to large, formal seated events. Our chefs personalize each menu, matching sustainable, seasonal and market availability with guests’ special preferences.Inquire via email, janine@foreigncinema.com
  • Private party contact
    Janine Jacobson: (415) 648-7600 ext. 124
  • Location
    2534 Mission St., San Francisco, CA 94110
  • Area
    Mission
  • Cross Street
    Between 21st and 22nd Streets
  • Parking details
    We recommend parking at the Bartlett Garage located on 21st St between Valencia and Mission.
  • Public transit
    MUNI: 14 Mission bus; BART: 16th & 24th/Mission station; Mission-Bartlett Garage: 3255 21st Street San Francisco, CA 94110
  • Entertainment
    We show a film starting at dusk only in the outdoor patio dining room. This is to provide a lovely ambiance, dialogue is not audible. While we take into consideration all requests for courtyard seating none are guaranteed.
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit, Vegan

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Experiences

  • New Year's Eve Dinner 2024/2025

    US$165.00 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    For New Year's Eve we are offering a celebratory 4 course menu for $165 per adult & children for $45 each (price does not include drinks, tax, or gratuity). There will be choices in each course, including vegetarian options. This is the only menu available, there will not be an a la carte option. We have a 48hr cancellation policy for New Years Eve Dinner, it is $50 per person if cancelled after 5pm on Sunday 12/29.
    New Year's Eve Dinner 2024/2025 photo

  • Valentine's Day 2025

    US$175.00 per person

    14 Feb 2025 only
    For Valentine's Day we are offering a celebratory four course menu for $175 per adult & $40 per child (price does not include drinks, tax, or gratuity). There will be choices in each course, including vegetarian and vegan options. This is the only menu available, there will not be an a la carte option. Sample menu can be viewed on our website. We have a 48 hour cancellation policy for Valentine's Dinner, it is $50 per person if cancelled after 5pm on Wednesday, 2/12.

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What 8,816 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

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

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Most Booked

  • San Francisco

    Best Ambience

  • San Francisco

    Californian

  • San Francisco

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Foreign Cinema in the Mission District is a renowned hotspot for its "incredible food," "charming ambience," and "stellar service." Perfect for special occasions, it offers a unique dining experience with a courtyard movie screening. While some dishes may miss the mark, the inventive menu and vibrant atmosphere consistently impress diners.

8,816 Reviews

  1. Gilda

    VIP

    Mexico City

    52 reviews

    5.0

    52 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Todo lo que pedimos muy rico, las ostiones super frescas, el Halibut delicioso. Las entradas nos parecieron muy chicas en comparación con el precio…. Quizá solo pediría del bar de la barra de mariscos crudos, y luego platos fuertes y no las entradas Premiere… los postres muy buenos!!

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  2. Erin

    VIP

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely time as always! Delicious food and we enjoyed sitting by the roaring fireplace.

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  3. Russell

    VIP

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter was pretty disinterested. But otherwise, food service, etc.. Were all good.

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  4. Tal

    VIP

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding dinner! Crème brûlée is back on the menu 🤩everything else was perfect too!

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  5. Arquines

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    the most expensive wagyu steak on the menu ($74) was very chewey, the one that was almost half the price was much better. the room we were seated in was very open and sterile feeling. it was quiet and had very high ceilings and was painted white. it felt clinical vs cozy. the space felt way to open—not what i expected. one of the films they showed on the wall had commercials like they were streaming for free online—that was unusual. not what i remembered when going 20 or so years ago. i’m guessing it was the room we were in so we didn’t get the same ambiance or experience. it was disappointing. service was good though. i probably won’t go back again.

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  6. Patricia

    San Francisco

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my SF favs whether you sit out on the patio for the movie or inside in the cool dining room. Highly recommend!

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  7. Janina

    VIP

    London

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, we loved the food and the service and the ambiance!

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  8. Paul

    VIP

    San Francisco

    42 reviews

    4.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good food and service. Outdoor seating area was comfortable and sheltered, but surprisingly loud.

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  9. Anna

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We LOVED this restaurant. We sat inside so we couldn’t see the movie, but that wasn’t really an issue. The restaurant itself was stunning. Our server David was absolutely lovely. He really made our experience. The food was great, we got the smoked salmon, burrata with pears, sesame chicken, and pork chop. Everything was delicious. For dessert we got crème brûlée and a sort of chocolate mousse. Fantastic. It’s an expensive date but you pay for the food and the experience. Would go again!

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  10. Wayne

    VIP

    San Francisco

    66 reviews

    4.0

    66 reviews

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Server was terrific. Food was mixed. Chicharrones were great as was the paté and fried chicken. Pork chop and lamb chops were overcooked but flavorful. Overall an enjoyable night made so by an attentive and friendly server.

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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 4.8 stars by 8816 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 152 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Foreign Cinema

2534 Mission St., San Francisco, CA 94110

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Between 21st and 22nd Streets
  • Area
    Mission
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We recommend parking at the Bartlett Garage located on 21st St between Valencia and Mission.
  • Public transit
    MUNI: 14 Mission bus; BART: 16th & 24th/Mission station; Mission-Bartlett Garage: 3255 21st Street San Francisco, CA 94110
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Gayle Pirie & John Clark
  • Entertainment
    We show a film starting at dusk only in the outdoor patio dining room. This is to provide a lovely ambiance, dialogue is not audible. While we take into consideration all requests for courtyard seating none are guaranteed.
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit, Vegan
  • Website
    http://www.foreigncinema.com/
  • Phone number
    (415) 648-7600 ext. 0
  • Private party facilities
    We provide distinctive private dining spaces for up to 350 guests, from intimately sized hors d’oeuvres and cocktails, to large, formal seated events. Our chefs personalize each menu, matching sustainable, seasonal and market availability with guests’ special preferences.Inquire via email, janine@foreigncinema.com
  • Private party contact
    Janine Jacobson: (415) 648-7600 ext. 124

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