Foreign Cinema is a 'one of a kind', nationally acclaimed restaurant combining foreign and independent films with Cal-Med cooking. Enjoy an industrial chic setting, complete with outdoor courtyard, mezzanine and full bar.
Executive chef: Gayle Pirie & John Clark
Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Cross Street: 21st St.
Parking: Street Parking
Public Transit: MUNI: 14 Mission bus; BART: 16th & 24th/Mission station
Tags:
restaurant, bar, film, independent, mission, foreign, theatre, dinner, movies, castro, lunch, romantic, kid friendly, casual, group dining, outdoor dining, takeout, elegant, san francisco bay area, people watching, alcohol served, fun hangout, handicap, noe, online reservations, bar scene, bernal
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27 reviews
Foreign Cinema is an amazing restaurant tucked away where you'd least expect it. The food and wine are great and the atmosphere is better. With very cool converted-warehouse decor and foreign films playing on the wall of the courtyard, it's a really nice place to enjoy an excellent meal. The oyster bar is great, as is the rest of the food. Too pricey to enjoy all the time, but a good place for a special location. I'm told their brunch menu is good too, but I haven't had a chance to try it yet.