Foreign Cinema
18 expert reviews
“Foreign Cinema is an institution in the Mission.”
– On the Grid
Fodor's
"In this hip, loftlike space "dinner and a movie" become one joyous event." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"While the menu and wine list change daily... the Foreign Cinema in the Mission serves up a full oyster bar and California/Mediterranean-influenced dishes with the movie." Full review
BlackBook
"Beloved by local foodies for nights when the multiplex won’t do. New twist on dinner and a movie mobbed by Independent Film Channel addicts and film-noir romantics."
Michelin Guide
"Date night is a wrap at Foreign Cinema, the Mission's art house eatery that projects international films and cult classics onto a white brick wall on the heated courtyard patio."
Rough Guide
"The "dinner and a movie" concept is redefined at this upscale restaurant, where films are projected onto a large outdoor wall."
Gayot
14.0
"Classic foreign films (think Fellini) and independent features are screened nightly in an expansive, elegant restaurant courtyard." Full review
San Francisco Chronicle
3.0
"The movies, the ambience, candle-lit dinners, brunch. As if there aren't enough reasons to visit Foreign Cinema, here's one more to add to the list: bar bites." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Foreign Cinema has persisted because its gimmick is still pretty cool, even though most patrons don't actually watch the movies." Full review
Zagat
4.2
"The "inventive", locally sourced Cal-Med dinners (and "amazing" brunches) get a "standing ovation."" Full review
Time Out
"The focus is still the exceptional food, a seasonal selection of locally interpreted Mediterranean dishes such as lamb mixed grill with couscous." Full review