Foreign Cinema

4.5$$$· ExpensiveClosed · opens 5:00 PM

Iconic San Francisco restaurant pairing Mediterranean cuisine with outdoor movie screenings

Foreign Cinema
Website Directions 415-648-7600

Located in San Francisco's vibrant Mission District, Foreign Cinema offers an unforgettable dining experience where California-Mediterranean dishes and raw bar offerings are served alongside film screenings. Guests can dine on the heated outdoor patio under string lights while independent and foreign films project onto a courtyard wall. The venue also features an indoor dining room, a vibrant bar with handcrafted cocktails, and a highly popular weekend brunch.

Quick tip: Reserve an outdoor patio table well in advance to enjoy the outdoor film experience, and bring extra layers for cool San Francisco nights.

Expert notes

  • Chef/Owners Gayle Pirie and John Clark have received multiple James Beard Foundation nominations for the “Best Chef: Pacific” and “Most Outstanding Restaurant” awards. From the daily changing menu featuring seasonal ingredients to the flowers, décor, cocktails, and film, Foreign Cinema is an ever-evolving sensual dining experience. One of the most romantic restaurants in San Francisco, Foreign Cinema offers inventive menu items, gorgeous surroundings, and a calm and romantic space. The patio features movies being played on the side wall. People visit this place for food and the unique, once-in-a-lifetime dining experience. Reservations are a must https://www.opentable.com/restref/client/?restref=1906&corrid=e129a14d-10c7-48f9-ad6c-070dd03ee393&ot_source=Galliwant

Features

  • Art Gallery
  • Birthday Parties
  • Cocktails
  • Date Night
  • Family Fun
  • Famous
  • Full Bar
  • Gluten Free Food
  • Local Favorite
  • Movie Night
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Private Events
  • Romantic
  • Salad
  • Seafood
  • Soup
  • Takes Reservations
  • Trendy
  • Vegetarian Options
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Special occasion reservations

Foreign Cinema provides distinctive private dining spaces for up to 350 guests, ranging from intimately sized hors d’oeuvres and cocktails to significant, formal seated events. Call the Private Events Director at 415.648.7600 ext. 124 for more information or fill out the form http://foreigncinema.com/private-dining-contact/

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