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Foreign Cinema

2534 Mission St
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 648-7600

www.foreigncinema.com

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What better way to spend an evening in San Francisco than at Foreign Cinema? Tucked in to the uber-trendy Mission district, this is a sure bet for the perfect Friday night date. Order a bottle of wine at the connecting Laszlo bar and have dinner in the courtyard while foreign films are projected on the wall above. The California Mediterranean small plates are served up simple and fresh by husband and wife team John Clark and Gayle Pirie. The beef capriccio and curried chicken with fresh gremolata are a must. The pasta is house made and dressed simply with light ingredients, and the oysters are served icy cold on the half shell, just in case you get the urge. Once that bottle of wine has warmed you up, snag a seat around the gigantic central fireplace. Sitting fireside under the stars with a French film in the background is just about as romantic as it can get.



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Anonymous

Superb food and service

Reviewed by Anonymous on June 27, 2006

Anonymous' rating:

"For the most part, I’m happy to sacrifice ambience for fabulous food at dirt-cheap rates. But Foreign Cinema’s exquisite California cuisine and impeccable service makes this one of the few fancy-pants places that I just adore. The interior is lovely (especially the oversized fireplace), but the patio is the place to be. Movies, everything from recent releases to classic flicks, are screened on the concrete wall, and there are actually enough heat lamps out there to keep you toasty on the chilliest of San Francisco nights. The French-meets-California fare is superb-warmed olives are a nice touch, house-cured sardines and anchovies aren’t too salty, halibut arrives flaky and moist, and duck breast is tender and delicious. Just remember to make a reservation, as Foreign Cinema’s fabulousness is no secret."

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Features: Outdoor Seating, Brunch, Dinner, Full Bar

Cuisine: California, Mediterranean, American

Dress: Casual, Anything Goes

Atmosphere: See and Be Seen, Trendy, Romantic, Elegant, Swanky

Type: Dinner Theater, Upscale Casual

Theme: Hot Spot

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