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Mediterranean, Californian, French, International
For three star Californian, try Foreign Cinema in San Francisco. Located in the Mission District area, this restaurant is mildly expensive. This place features live music. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a romantic atmosphere. This place features private rooms, a raw bar, a full bar, brunch, and valet parking. This restaurant is open late and good for groups.
Inside the dining room, burnished woodwork and a crackling fireplace warm bare, fortress-like concrete walls. A wall of windows reveals more tables in an outdoor courtyard, where the back wall serves as a huge...
citysearch.com - expert review - 05/01/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I'd heard great things about Foreign Cinema from my roommate, so when my friends asked me what I wanted to do for my birthday, I thought it was a great idea to finally go. Big disappointment.…
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Clearly, you should go here. The food was exceptional, the ambiance perfect, we even happened to go there on one of those warm sf nights which made it even more delightful. Highly recommended!
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OMG - this is definitely one of my top three restaurants in San Francisco!! Can you say orgasm of the taste buds???
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I ordered a medium rare Kobe steak (not sure if it was the Japanese variety, it cost $28), and it was the most delicious steak I've eaten in my entire life. I enjoyed ordering oysters, but I was a bit…
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It just isn't 'that' special. The movie playing in the back is supposed to provide a nice backdrop -- I simply found it to be distracting. The food? Good, but not over the top. Entree was…
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My GF and I got all dressed up when I took her to dinner here even though you don't really have to dress up. It just made it so much more special. This is our first fancy date we had together. We…
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Reading everyone else's reviews probably raised my expectation too high. I read about so many appetizers that I wanted to try, so my two friends and I ordered six to split amongst us. Our first…
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Food - Excellent. Wait Staff - Good. Concept - Unique.. NOTE - must speak quietly.
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dinner on the heated patio during the movie is cool, but brunch is where it's at. The fruit "pop tart" is amazing with a scrumptous, flaky crust - you must try one. We had the poached eggs with duck…
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Too bad the place was located in the Mission District in SF. It was a biaaatch to get there. The place was pretty much a diamond in the rough. Anyway, the whole point my bf and I went there was to…
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Haven't been there in years but in the past couple of months, I've been there twice for whatever reason. It's a great space and has that 'see and be seen' kinda vibe, but I gotta say the food is…
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for dinner then two days later a friend took us here for brunch. It's a good place with savory selections, more on the expensive side, but they have a good range of seasonal foods. The…
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My bf's parents were in town from New Mehico and really wanted Californian food. I have no idea why they were specifically asking for it but they kept saying they wanted veggies. So... I had the duty…
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
GET THE FIG AND STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE DESSERT it is excellent and unique. Dinner was also quite good and the service was prompt and professional. We sat inside, not in the movie screening patio,…
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, over one thousand reviews, so probably they don't need another one from me, but I'm such a fan of Foreign Cinema, I had to write. I came here for the first time this year, when staying with some…
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
brunch BrUnCh BRUNCH Wow, after reading these reviews, I wasn't quite sure if this place could live it up to the hype...but it well surpassed my expectations!
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I am truly not sure what the hype is all about. Foreign Cinema is nothing more than an overpriced SF outdoor cafe. As with so many SF dining experiences, the food is good, the dining is nice, and the…
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going out to way too many brunches lately. But this one is well worth the time and money.
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Foreign Cinema is just awesome, a very cool concept for a restaurant - they play a foreign film while you enjoy great food. My first time there they were playing one of my favorite movies, "Cinema…
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the birthday dinner... i had very high expectations for foreign cinema... it has its unique spots, but im still having a hard time digesting a 4 star, unless you are basing it off of the theme and…
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i had a great time here, but it was mostly because of the company and our eclectic waitress. i kinda had higher expectations for the food, but i must admit my dish was kinda tasty. a friend ordered…
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went there on their 9th anniversary by accident. It was a mild summer night and they had "Paris Je'Taime" playing on the wall on the outside and jazz inside. The food was quite impressive,…
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Aaaahhhh! So good! I've been here for dinner before, but brunch is clearly where it's at here. Find a spot on the patio and sip on one of the best bloody marys in the city. And every plate of food…
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here on a Thursday night where the place was packed, since Dine About Town was in action for that month. We ran late that day because of traffic getting into the city, so we decided to valet…
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best brunches I've ever had, not your usual eggs benedict. Great ambiance too!
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The selection sucks. The food is so-so. The service is so-so. I would rather go to the Sizzler for brunch then here again. Thank goodness no one at my table will be back. "We goin Sizzler, We…
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First time diner here and what a pleasant surprise. Every item that I ordered was absolutely delicious and cooked to perfection. I ordered the porkchop and it was tender, juicy, and had wonderful…
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Holy cow.....talk about needing to go In-n-Out afterwards for a burger....man this place crimps my frugal style. Went here, and the ambience is classic San Francisco style--outside seating w/ fresh…
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A very fun experience. The service was extraordinary and I thought the place was very surprisingly nice for a rough location to say the least. The food was great but not the most filling which caused…
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I enter, opt to sit inside and wait, and wait. After some time, I am told that the staff is all busy tasting all of the items on the menu for the evening. Shouldn't they do that before patrons enter…
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Foreign cinema is ok... Main entrees are pretty small, so make sure you get an appetizer for everybody at the table. The place feels a bit like a cafeteria since tables are all in a row, and it is a…
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If I had luck and serendipity on my side, I would be in a small town in France during a warm summer's night sitting on a concrete wall with a love one sipping on wine and enjoying a summer fetA©......…
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
There was so much hype about Foreign Cinema as I was scanning through the reviews....that perhaps my expectations were too high. I decided to take my boyfriend out for dinner here on Friday.…
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My dad was planning a trip to SF so instead of sitting at the table in silence (he's not much of a talker) I planned ahead and looked for a restaurant that wouldn't require talking! 5 stars for the…
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this restaurant. It's in a beautiful, spacious yet warm, and beautifully lit space. The brick patio is gorgeous and splendid and makes you feel downright European. It feels good to be among so…
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Where to start, I've been to Foreign Cinema so many times, well see my previous review... But this time, I'm calling out a very specific other reason why I keep coming back, and that's my girl Colleen,…
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow. This was so good, I feel like I need to rewrite and edit several drafts of a review before it's posted. But I'm too lazy this time of night, so bear with me. Great wine list, comparable pricing.…
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE THIS PLACE! I had the best tuna tartare and duck! The service was great, the scene was different and the place was cool. I recommend it for all occasions, but we warned, if you're looking for…
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So I finally headed out to Foreign Cinema. I had expectations which were only partially met. A couple of dishes were way too salty (tuna tartare and panzanella), drink was unremarkable (notorious) and…
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is awesome for a romantic evening. Sitting outside on one of those rare warm nights in the city, enjoyed the premieres (smoked salmon...yum!), features (halibut for the boy and the pork…
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A friend recommended this restaurant to me. My Mom was visiting from out of town, and wanted to try something new. We both loved the atomosphere and the menu selection. Our waitress was excellent and…
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i have to admit, the last two times i went for breakfast were not spectacular. but i have had moments when foreign cinema has completely knocked my socks off.
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Phenomenal food, magical ambiance, lovely service. 4 of us dined outside in front of the movie one evening. Outdoors may be stark during the day but the lights and shadows and the movie created a…
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Two Stars for TWO hairs! Before I elaborate on the above, I have to say I found the food, ambiance and general time for brunch at Foreign Cinema to be quite good. But, after I had not one, but two…
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went to the Foreign Cinema for lunch/brunch. Fabulous food. Fabulous space. We parked on the street. It was hour parking so my friend had to run out and put more quarters in about three-quarters of…
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
finally enjoyed an amazing brunch outside the tenderloin. (their menu from their website needs some price updating)
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The ambiance is cool and the service was nice, but the foods were just OK. I even don't remember what we ate.
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It was nice coming here for a business dinner because, well, I didn't have to pay for anything! So, that was the best part of the dinner, really. The question is: Would Dorothy S. return to Foreign…
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Foreign Cinema Neighborhood: Mission
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this review is for brunch... ... which was.. ABSOLUTELY AWESOME!
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is definitely one of my favorite places to go to in SF. I've been there many times day and night for different occasions (business meals, celebratory dinners, and dates). The ambiance at FC is…
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I took my gal here for her birthday dinner. I booked a reservation online, it was painless and I got there right on time so it worked out alright as well.
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We came a bit early and chose to sit inside because the movie wasn't showing yet. The ambiance is like that of other restaurants in its category. White table cloth, wine glass, high ceilings,…
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We made reservation for dinner but got a table indoors, so we waited for another 30 min. to get an outside table. The outdoor ambiance was great, but food was just average.
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
went for brunch. It was fine, okay, average. Not above average. Not sure why there's so much buzz about this place.
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love their oysters! Be sure to order them with a cheeseboard with some olives. The food is great there too, but the menu changes. I've never eaten anything there I didn't like. Make sure you have a…
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Funny, I've been here several times with different dates. Every time, I'd look across the candle lit table underneath the stars, feeling toasty by the heated lamps, enjoying the finely prepared meal,…
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Beautiful patio, even when it rains!
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Started with the oysters and a great cocktail. It was their 9th anniversary so they had complimentary cocktails (who's going to turn that down!). The salad that we ordered was ok. There wasn't much…
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm always a fan of this place. I love that they can take big parties and that they play movies. We saw the diving bell and the butterfly last time. they have GREAT brunch. The eggs are to die…
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
All I have to say is the St. Germaine Cocktail here is to DIE FOR but I have no idea what the food taste like b/c I can't remember :)
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
they have a drink called the sexy beast. perhaps you should come here if you or your date want to say "i'd like to have the sexy beast." i came here on a thursday evening for a special b-day and had a…
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I brought my not-so foodie parents in and then played interpreter with some of the terms on the menu, all the while thinking, they may not like so many unknowns. Foreign Cinema nailed everything we…
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We recently went here for our anniversary dinner, as it has been on my "must do" list for some time. I am happy to say that Foreign Cinema did not disappoint. We were promptly seated at our reservation…
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Even though we didn't get to sit outside, it was still a great dining experience. There were great selections from the bar while we waited for our meal. I had the Fried chicken, and it was sooo…
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i went to this place with an out-of-town friend. i'd heard about it years back but kind of forgot about it until i was looking for a dinner place recently. there's not much to say that hasn't been…
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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It's an interesting concept and atmosphere, but I was not impressed with the...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I kept in mind Foreign Cinema for a special occasion dinner - our wedding anniversary. Foreign Cinema is a great restaurant in the Mission having French and California cuisine influences. With the car…
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great place for raw oysters and pretty good burgers. Nice decore and pretty good tasting food. A bit pricey but hey it's not the golden arches or jack in the crack. Service was ok but the server…
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love having dinner at Foreign Cinima. It one of the few places were it all comes together. Great Food, a beatiful setting , and yes outdoor dining in San Francisco! if your a movie buff there's…
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
YUM! that's the first thing i think when i think of foreign cinema. we went this weekend and i have been wanting to go here for like... forever!
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For what you get (good semi-innovative food, nice portions, attractive plating, and nice wine selection) the prices are not bad. It is like a fine restaurant diluted with a casual and unique theme:…
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love love the French movie "Amelie" so when I heard Foreign Cinema was featuring this film, I had to finally try to this restaurant as I've heard such good things about their food over the years.…
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Avoid the Risotto Verde, avoid the Bombay Trout, order the Lavender Pork and save room for dessert. I was impressed by the decor and ambiance but quite dissapointed at the first two dishes mentioned…
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dinner is just as good as brunch. Beef Carpaccio, Warm Olives, Quail, Baked cheese, Huge Pork Chop, Pot De Creme. All were delicious, with the Quail being the standout followed by the Carpaccio…
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came to Foreign Cinema for a friend's birthday. I love the concept, decor and feel of the restaurant. The service was attentive and helpful with suggestions but the food just didn't blow me away for…
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely LOVE this restaurant and can't wait for a chance to go back for more! My friend Ashley has been in love with this place for quite sometime and is always raving about it, so she finally…
