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   JohnM

   New York Area

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined today

   overall3food4service1ambience2

   While the food was good, the service was sub-par. Felt like the whole "cinema" aspect was an excuse to serve overpriced food with poor service

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   Mspiggy

   New York Area

   223 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   223 reviews

   Dined today

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Well this is a perfect storm .. great staff welcoming and knowledgeable ! Perfect space clean good distancing well designed .. great food certainly featuring the best of California produce ., very inventive delicious food beautifully presented . Thanks Foreign Cinema for perfection

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3. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Houston

   1 review

   vip
   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall4food5service3ambience5

   We served ourselves water, we had to call over waiter several times, we weren't able to get the pop tart at the end of the meal; BUT still love foreign cinema brunch and cocktails.

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   TiffanyM

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We love Foreign Cinema! We brought friends from out of town who loved the food and charm of the restaurant. It is a dreamy little space to eat in the city. I've been here for brunch, lunch and dinner and it never disappoints. The staff is friendly, knowledgable and on point! Excellent service! If you haven't been to this gem, make your reservations now, for great food, beautiful atmosphere and can be a romantic date place as well. I've even been to a gorgeous wedding here!

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   JorgeM

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

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   Like always.....The food and service is top tier....Always. One of our favorite places to eat. btw - The PORK CHOP is the best by far with the beans. IT was delicious!!!!

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   kellssfm

   San Francisco

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   What a great place for my husband and I to celebrate our wedding anniversary! Also a great place for a date night or even a night out with friends. The service, the drinks and the food were all amazing! We will definitely return.

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   marcydel

   San Francisco

   20 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   20 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall4food4service4ambience4

   We celebrated our anniversary. The host greeted us with anniversary wishes. There was an anniversary card on the table for us. All the wait staff wished us a happy anniversary, and there was a happy anniversary wish on paper that accompanied our dessert. The service and the food was fantastic. This restaurant and ALL its staff made us feel special. Can’t wait to go back and try more items from the menu.

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   bondjamesbond

   San Francisco

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   the curry fried chicken was amazing, really creative!

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   kaykasreviews

   San Francisco

   3 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on July 31, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   the service was over the top great and the croque madame is STILL the top of the top on the brunch menu

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    Zasu

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Fantastic brunch spot. Every dish we had was inventive and delicious. Attention was given to plating. Would happily come back to try more dishes.

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    Dianas

    Central Coast

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Foreign Cinema continues to be a favorite. The consistency is amazing food, service, and setting means we always want to return and are impressed by the 5 star consistency year over year.

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    Vinfluent

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    For a restaurant in the highly competitive restaurant scene of San Francisco to survive this long—nearly 23 years (and I was around when it first opened)—speaks for itself. In all that time, the food and overall experience have been stellar. Whether for bunch or dinner, you’re pretty much guaranteed to have a good time and be treated to some of the most inspired culinary talent in the city.

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13. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Fantastic experience. Took partner for birthday. The staff were so attentive and the atmosphere was fabulous. Highly recommend.

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14. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 31, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Food is a little bit slow. But delicious, nice staff, and good vibe

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    JeanPierreC

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food, bavette, curry and carpaccio were delicious, perfectly cooked and tasty ingredients. Service was attentive and friendly Thanks a lot for this nice moment

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    BenN

    Salt Lake City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always a great experience and delicious seasonal menu.

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17. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    One of the best establishment in SF

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18. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    42 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    As always, excellent food and service: thank you!

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    JulianR

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wonderful cocktails, extraordinarily good food, elegant yet lively environment, thoughtful & attentive service

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20. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wonderful! Delicious food with reasonable price

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21. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Our waiter Leo was exceptional, impeccable and friendly service that made our evening really fun and special. Look forward to coming back on my next trip to SF!

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    GregR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had a super fun time celebrating our anniversary. Everything was excellent!

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    RichardB

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The pork chops are excellent! Also great wine list!

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24. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 28, 2022

    overall5food5service1ambience5

    Waitress was racist

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25. R

    Robert

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 28, 2022

    overall4food5service3ambience5

    Food and venue are impeccable. A San Francisco treasure. Indoor room is VERY LOUD. Service can be spotty.

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26. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 28, 2022

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    10/10 experience, jeremiah was an excellent server and so helpful. can’t wait to go again!

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    sfwoman

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I was super impressed with the attentiveness of the servers. They acted like every word we said was with paying attention to, and were not remotely dismissive. Our food was distinct in taste, plus beautifully presented and quite abundant. We did not stay for the movie, but the ambiance was quite inviting.

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    ErikaSF

    San Francisco

    133 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    133 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The menu and wine list offer great variety. We enjoyed the oysters and the seared tuna entree. It's a beautiful restaurant, and everyone was having a great time.

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29. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 27, 2022

    overall3food1service5ambience4

    The service was fantastic, but the food was immediately forgettable. The risotto is better from Trader Joe’s. The fried chicken, which I remember being incredible years ago, was boring and bland. It used to be an amazing restaurant, but none of the 4 dishes and 2 appetizers were good. Drinks were good - which helped, but ultimately a waste of money

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30. KR

    KellyR

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I’ve been to foreign cinema 4 times now and each time has been amazing. The food is always delicious and blows us away!

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    Nwoods3

    San Francisco

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent, love this place!

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    CarolineP

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had cocktails, bread, oysters, 3 appetizers and 3 entrees. All the food was outstanding and each course perfectly timed. Every team member we encountered was professional, friendly and knowledgeable. We understand it's not always possible but we very much appreciated being able to add one additional guest to our reservation with only 24 hour notice.

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33. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Foreign Cinema was such a wonderful way to celebrate my boyfriend’s birthday. Every thing was spectacular! The food, the ambience and our amazing server Davitus went above and beyond!

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    LHWWhitby

    Yorkshire

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food was absolutely outstanding. The service very friendly and attentive. The restaurant itself has a brilliant vibe and was buzzing. Would 100% recommend !

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35. H

    Henkd

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 20, 2022

    overall5food3service5ambience5

    Nice ambiance. Service was unique and special. Great wines. Sometimes bit to noisy so you can’t talk. Food should be more creative and ambitious. Bit overall a must see!!!!

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    AngelaT

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Restaurant has a unique character. Food and service is exceptional.

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    style

    San Francisco

    230 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    230 reviews

    Dined on July 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Best brunch! Patio seating is sublime. Efficient and friendly service. Great menu choices.

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38. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on July 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Delightful! Lovely brunch with family. They are very accommodating. Food is interesting, fresh and extremely well thought out. Drinks are delicious ( a Madras Bloody Mary!!) Yum! Highly recommend 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽😘

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39. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I love it. Great place

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    Fondue

    Orange County

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 17, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4

    This is the second time we have dined at foreign cinema. The food is outstanding! We were seated outside which was expected (party of 7) but we were in a down draft and it was quite chilly at times. Another heater or closer to a heater would have been better. Overall we had a great time celebrating a birthday. Will definitely return.

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