Foreign Cinema
The Verdict
"Book a courtyard table for weekend brunch. The pop-tarts with seasonal fillings and the oyster raw bar are the calls. Bar seats are your walk-in backup."
What you need to know
The Space
The indoor and outdoor courtyard is the main draw. Heaters keep it warm on foggy nights. Films, mostly from the 1960s and 1970s, run on the wall. You can watch or ignore them as you prefer. The interior dining rooms are quieter and screen-free. The whole building is a converted warehouse with an industrial-romantic feel.
The Food
California-Mediterranean: seasonal produce prepared with French, Italian, and Spanish technique. Pan-roasted chicken with herb jus, grilled lamb chops, fresh pastas, and oysters from the raw bar.
Brunch on weekend mornings draws a long line. Reserve a courtyard table on a sunny weekend.
What to Order
Oysters from the raw bar to start.
The roasted chicken, the kitchen’s benchmark dish.
Pop-tarts with seasonal fillings for brunch dessert.
Practical Info
Price: Entrees $32 to $55
Reservations: Strongly recommended, especially weekends. Book through OpenTable up to 60 days out.
Hours: Mon-Thu 5-9:30pm, Fri 5-10pm, Sat 10:30am-2pm and 5-10pm, Sun 10:30am-2pm and 5-9pm
Address: 2534 Mission Street
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What to get
Oysters from the raw bar, roasted chicken, baked-to-order cookies