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

Foreign Cinema

4.7
4.7
8902 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 112 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

  • 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 8,902 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 a charming ambiance and delightful food. Guests rave about the "exceptional experience," "amazing food and service," and "beautiful atmosphere." While some mention service inconsistencies, the restaurant remains a favorite for its "superb cocktails" and "classic SF vibe." Highly recommended for special occasions.

8,902 Reviews

  1. Brice

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as always. They made some special accommodations for us which really made it a special night. Harmony is one of the best servers in the business.

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  2. MaryC

    San Francisco41 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food isl excellent! Service is spot on. Although we didn’t try them there are many delicious cocktail recipes on the menu as well.

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  3. floyda VIP

    Los Angeles15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We feel that Foreign Cinema is our favorite restaurant in SF.

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  4. dee VIP

    Los Angeles95 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    For the prices charged, Foreign Cinema should have superior service and excellent food. Neither of those are the case. I had a $74 ribeye that was so tough that it wasn’t worth eating. If we’d been with a different group, I’d have sent it back. Service was efficient but not excellent, which it should have been for these prices.

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  5. Stefan

    Philadelphia10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was creative and service attentive. Air condition was too cold as only criticism.

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  6. Tracy VIP

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a delicious meal at Foreign Cinema. The food is outstanding and we took our 9 year old and she loved the kids menu. Samuel our server was friendly and attentive, extremely knowledgeable and really made our evening. Such a great restaurant, we will definitely go back soon.

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  7. THOMAS

    Sydney1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been visiting family in SF over the past few years and whenever I am in SF I look forward to having a meal at Foreign Cinema. The service is always top notch as well as the good.

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  8. Megan

    Seattle1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my new favorites in the city! Really enjoyed the fresh seafood and the pork chop was amazing !

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  9. Tina

    New York City11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambience was very cool. The pork chop was divine and so was the duck breast. Drinks were delicious. The sour note was the service: waited for a glass of wine till half way through the meal; bread orders took too long. Server returned rarely to check on our table. Nice food, service needs improvement.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Carolyn

    San Francisco6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My absolute favorite restaurant in sf. Consistently amazing - both the food and service

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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 8902 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 112 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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