Foreign Cinema

📍 The Mission District 💰 $$$ 🍽️ California-Mediterranean

The Verdict

"Films from the 1960s and 1970s projected on the courtyard wall."

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. The interior dining rooms are quieter and screen-free. The building is a converted warehouse.

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.

What to Order

Oysters from the raw bar to start.
The roasted chicken, a long-running kitchen item.
Pop-tarts with seasonal fillings for brunch dessert.

Practical Info

Price: Entrees $32 to $55
Reservations: 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