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Noise • Moderate
Foreign Cinema
4.8 (8959)
$31 to $50
Californian
2534 Mission St., San Francisco, CA 94110
Make a reservation
2 people
Jun 8, 2025
11:30 PM
Experiences are available.
About this restaurant
- Good for special occasions
- Neighborhood gem
- Lively
Dining areas
Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Elegant
- Price$31 to $50
- CuisinesCalifornian, Mediterranean
- Hours of operationBrunch 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
- Phone number
- Payment optionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Executive chefGayle Pirie & John Clark
- Private party facilitiesWe 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 contactJanine Jacobson: (415) 648-7600 ext. 124
- NeighborhoodMission District
- Cross streetBetween 21st and 22nd Streets
- Parking detailsWe recommend parking at the Bartlett Garage located on 21st St between Valencia and Mission.
- Public transitMUNI: 14 Mission bus; BART: 16th & 24th/Mission station; Mission-Bartlett Garage: 3255 21st Street San Francisco, CA 94110
- EntertainmentWe 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.
- AdditionalBar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Experiences
Guest Chef Series: Jeremiah Tower
Sep 25, 2025 onlyOur Guest Chef Series is a collaboration with remarkable chefs who have made their mark in San Francisco Bay Area culinary history. Let's bring back the alchemy of Stars, the legendary San Francisco dining institution led by Chef Jeremiah Tower, where he defined California cuisine. 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.
Private dining
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Sam
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5.0Dined 2 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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5.0Dined 7 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
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5.0Dined on May 31, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Rachel VIP
San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews
5.0Dined on May 28, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Christy
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5.0Dined on May 24, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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John VIP
San Francisco Bay Area25 reviews
5.0Dined on May 24, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Kalani
Hawaii1 review
5.0Dined on May 24, 2025
- Overall 5
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- Service 5
- Ambience 4
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Makayla
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5.0Dined on May 24, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0Dined on May 24, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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azad
San Francisco Bay Area13 reviews
5.0Dined on May 24, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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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 4.8 stars by 8959 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
Make a reservation
2 people
Jun 8, 2025
11:30 PM
Experiences are available.
2534 Mission St., San Francisco, CA 94110
Dining areas
Additional information
- Cross streetBetween 21st and 22nd Streets
- NeighborhoodMission District
- Hours of operationBrunch 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
- Price$31 to $50
- CuisinesCalifornian, Mediterranean
- Dining styleCasual Elegant
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Parking detailsWe recommend parking at the Bartlett Garage located on 21st St between Valencia and Mission.
- Public transitMUNI: 14 Mission bus; BART: 16th & 24th/Mission station; Mission-Bartlett Garage: 3255 21st Street San Francisco, CA 94110
- Payment optionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Executive chefGayle Pirie & John Clark
- EntertainmentWe 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.
- AdditionalBar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Phone number
- Private party facilitiesWe 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 contactJanine Jacobson: (415) 648-7600 ext. 124