




Foreign Cinema
Private dining
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Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Elegant
- CuisinesCalifornian, Mediterranean
- Hours of operationBrunch Sat, Sun 10:30 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 optionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Executive chefGayle Pirie & John Clark
- Private party facilitiesVenture 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 contactJanine Jacobson: (415) 648-7600 ext. 124
- NeighborhoodMission District
- Cross street21st St.
- 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
- 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.
- AdditionalBanquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Experiences
STARS Featuring Jeremiah Tower at Foreign Cinema
Nov 9, 2023 onlyStars restaurant defined an era of iconic San Francisco dining, as well as being a world class destination of distinctive California food and wine from Chef Jeremiah Tower and his stellar culinary team. To commemorate our Stars at FC in 2013 experience, once again, we will recreate the magic of that night with Jeremiah Tower featuring a collaborative glorious a la carte dinner menu, festive cocktails, beautiful wines, live piano music, and high energy in Foreign Cinema style, with love and nostalgia flowing freely. No-shows or cancellations less than 2 days in advance will be subject to a charge of $50 per person.
Popular dishes
What 8,232 people are saying
Overall ratings and reviews
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- 4.6Food
- 4.5Service
- 4.8Ambience
- 4.3Value
Noise • Moderate
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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 8232 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 street21st St.
- NeighborhoodMission District
- Hours of operationBrunch Sat, Sun 10:30 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
- 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
- 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.
- AdditionalBanquet, 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 facilitiesVenture 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 contactJanine Jacobson: (415) 648-7600 ext. 124