Foreign Cinema
Private dining
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Additional information
- Dining style
Casual Elegant
- Cuisines
Californian, Mediterranean
- Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
- Phone number
(415) 648-7600 ext. 0
- Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
- Dress code
Casual Dress
- Executive chef
Gayle Pirie & John Clark
- Private party facilities
Venture into the distinctive experience of dining at Foreign Cinema. The dramatic candle lit entry welcomes you to a repast that you won’t soon forget. Foreign Cinema brings together the serendipitous relationship between food and film, dining and entertainment. Have your next event with us!
- Private party contact
Janine Jacobson: (866) 945-8174
- Neighborhood
Mission District
- Cross street
21st St.
- Parking details
We recommend parking at the Bartlett Garage located on 21st St between Valencia and Mission.
- Public transit
MUNI: 14 Mission bus; BART: 16th & 24th/Mission station
- Entertainment
We 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.
- Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Experiences
Valentine's Day Dinner
Multiple dates availableFor Valentine's Day we are offering a celebratory 3 course menu for $145 per adult & children for $30 each (price does not include drinks, tax, or gratuity). There will be choices in each course, including vegetarian and vegan options. This is the only menu available, there will not be an a la carte option. Sample menu can be viewed on our website. We have a 48hr cancellation policy for Valentine's Dinner, it is $50 per person if cancelled after 5pm on Sunday, 2/12.
What 7,866 people are saying
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- 4.7Food
- 4.6Service
- 4.8Ambience
- 4.3Value
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Safety precautions
Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
FAQs
Foreign Cinema is rated 4.7 stars by 7866 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
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2534 Mission St., San Francisco, CA 94110
Additional information
- Cross street
21st St.
- Neighborhood
Mission District
- Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
- Cuisines
Californian, Mediterranean
- Dining style
Casual Elegant
- Dress code
Casual Dress
- Parking details
We recommend parking at the Bartlett Garage located on 21st St between Valencia and Mission.
- Public transit
MUNI: 14 Mission bus; BART: 16th & 24th/Mission station
- Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
- Executive chef
Gayle Pirie & John Clark
- Entertainment
We 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.
- Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Phone number
(415) 648-7600 ext. 0
- Private party facilities
Venture into the distinctive experience of dining at Foreign Cinema. The dramatic candle lit entry welcomes you to a repast that you won’t soon forget. Foreign Cinema brings together the serendipitous relationship between food and film, dining and entertainment. Have your next event with us!
- Private party contact
Janine Jacobson: (866) 945-8174