Foreign Cinema

$$$

4.5(3,097)

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Location & Hours

Address

2534 Mission St
San Francisco, California 94110
United States

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Hours

Closed • Opens Today at 5:00 PM

Monday5:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Tuesday5:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Wednesday5:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Thursday5:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Friday5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Saturday10:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Sunday10:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

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Contact Information

(415) 648-7600

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About Foreign Cinema

Crowds eat Californian-Mediterranean fare (& a popular brunch) in an outdoor space screening films.

Price range: expensive

Google-sourced data last fetched on April 30, 2025.

4.5/5

Based on 3,097 reviews

Recent Reviews

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josh Folghera

3 weeks ago

This was my first real dining experience in San Francisco and this was nothing short of top notch. The bacon was crispy, sweet and delicious. The acme bread was crispy on the outside but so soft and t...

Jack Dogood

a month ago

We were there for a branch on Sunday and Down the service is incredible the minute you walk into the place you noticed so many workers so many people pending and I love it. It’s beautiful dolphin or m...

J W

2 months ago

The ambiance was fantastic, and the food was delicious! The service felt a bit lacking for the price. If the staff were a bit more friendly, the overall experience would be much more satisfying. I wou...

Grace Nicolas -Kim

3 months ago

This is one of my favorite restaurants in SF where I tend to take my friends or family for special occasions because the ambience is so beautifully unique and the food is amazing. Their pork chop is c...

Benjamin Lague

2 weeks ago

My family and I ordered 3 courses each through SF Restaurant week. I enjoyed the warm goat cheese, the cavatelli pasta, and the chèvre cheese cake. Had enough vegetarian options to feel good about my ...

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

The restaurant offers a highly positive dining experience, generally described as top-notch and memorable. Customers frequently choose it for special occasions and consistently praise the food.

Customer Favorites

The bacon, oysters, wagyu bavette, and lamb leg with Tunisian spices are frequently mentioned as standout dishes. The cinnamon scroll and pork chop are also noted as exceptional.

Atmosphere & Service

The ambiance is consistently praised as unique and beautiful, particularly the outdoor seating with heating lamps and the indoor projector setup. While service is generally good with plentiful staff, some find it lacking for the price point.

Value & Quality

The food quality is consistently described as amazing and delicious. While no specific comments on portion sizes were made, the restaurant week menu offered a satisfying experience for the price.

Areas for Improvement

Some customers found the service to be less friendly than expected for the price. One review mentioned the pork chop being a bit salty during a past visit.

Recent Trends

Recent reviews highlight the quality of brunch and the special event menus. The ambiance remains a strong draw, and the variety of vegetarian options is also a positive point.