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

Foreign Cinema

4.7
4.7
8884 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian

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2 people
21:30
Booked 115 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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Mediterranean
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30–14:30 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–21:30 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00 Sun 17:00–21:00
  • 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 cocktail events, to large, formal seated events. Our chefs personalize each menu, matching, 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

  • Guest Chef Series: Hiro Sone

    20 Mar 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

    8 May 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 8,884 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • 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.

8,884 Reviews

  1. cindy

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day 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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  2. Wilma

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 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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  3. Rory

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 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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  4. Jessica

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 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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  5. Jhunalyn

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everyone was very attentive, food was great, and made my anniversary special.

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  6. Donna

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is awesome. Excellent food and service. We’ve been many times for many years. Never disappoints.

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  7. Ben

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service and excellent food. Will definitely return

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  8. Kathleen

    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
    Absolutely lovely experience overall! The food, the ambience, the diversity on the menu. It was all absolutely incredible. Highly recommend.

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  9. Kurt

    VIP

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    For a place that’s been a fixture in SF for as long as Foreign Cinema my expectations were honestly low. I couldn’t have been more wrong. The food bests most of the 5 star restaurants I’ve frequented in SF, including some that are Michelin stars. The duck was perfectly cooked medium rare as requested and the grilled calamari was splendid as well. We topped off dinner with their flawless panacotta. Definitely going back.

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  10. Alec

    Sydney

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 20 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, service and an amazing wine selection...

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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 8884 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
21:30
Booked 115 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 10:30–14:30 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–21:30 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00 Sun 17:00–21:00
  • 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 cocktail events, to large, formal seated events. Our chefs personalize each menu, matching, 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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