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Mediterranean, Californian, French, International
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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.
5.0 of 5 stars.
How could you not love this place? Gorgeous ambiance, lovely patio seating, and food that is to die for. What a find.
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE this place... Probably my favorite place in the city... It's well priced, they have great duck, great oysters, great brunch... And while it's a 'nice' place, the prices are very reasonable and...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Very fun place to be in while having dinner. A big screen is playing old movies but people don't pay attention to what it say. The enviornment is nice and can enjoy. Food is great. Really feel...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My BF took me here for my birthday and I had a great time. We had reservations and we were seated immediately upon arrival. Unfortunately, we were seated indoors. Albeit, the waiter was wonderful and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I recently had my birthday party here and they were super accommodating of the fluctuating party size. Impressive as this can sometimes be a stumbling block with some restaurants in San Francisco....
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to Foreign Cinema before, but only with either 1 or 2 people and honestly, had a great time. Unfortunately, I was trying to schedule my birthday dinner and found that Foreign Cinema did...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place has great air and sunlight. in addition they have great wooden tables. Makes me want to slam down some glasses at a vodka shot showdown with some hairy siberian bearded guy or that ugly...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Loved the Brunch at foreign Cinema, for some reason I had a preset idea but the setting is lovely, service spotless and food great
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is my absolute favorite brunch spot in the city. Hands down.But they only get 4 stars out of 5 because I think their dinner is not so great and overpriced for what you get.But I have been to this...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Yesterday was my birthday and Alex (guy I've been dating) wanted to take me out to a fancy dinner. I ruined his surprise the night before figuring out he wanted to take me to Millenium (I have a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the brunch here and I especially love the environment. I have only been here for dinner once awhile back and it was a bit pricey but we all enjoyed it.
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 stars for the brunchhostess was really nice and fast with the seating for brunch. the server we had, looked extremely uncomfortable serving asians. the food was decent, the baguette french toast...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place has got to be one of the best places to enjoy weekend brunch. My good friend, her son and I decided to enjoy a late brunch here today. Their last seating for brunch is at 3:15 pm and we...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this is such a quaint place and i'm all about the quaint things. the food is very good and i like that the background ambience is a movie they're featuring. i really like the "outdoor" area with the...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not bad. Was a little apprehensive esp. when reviewing the bad reviews but was pleasantly surprised. Service was excellent; waiters attentive and congenial-also arrived late but called ahead and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
we had their goat cheese appetizer...it was really good..especially the toast that came with it, although they probably could have added an extra sliver of toast or two....the cocoa nib rubbed steak...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was wrong about Foreign Cinema. I love it. It graduated to one of my favorite brunches, due to aforementioned French toast, the presence of at least one fabulous egg dish on offer each week, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Not the greatest in the city. Heard raves from friends.Had the sole. Didn't have any taste to it. Tasted like panfried fish in butter, some sauteed green beans and mushrooms. Very bland. Bar was kind...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
With the boyfriend back after too long away a romantic dinner was on the short list. I have always been curious about Foreign Cinema, and made the reservation for Friday night. We sat on the patio,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Easily a four star experience. I am a week late in reviewing this, so unfortunately I can't be as detailed as I like. Everything I ate was delicious -- I had the pouched eggs with balsamic over...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food was great especially the fried chicken. It's a big fried orgasmic fest. The soup was really good too. I docked this place one star because the name is misleading -- there' s a movie...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Foreign Cinema last week to celebrate my friends 30th. The server was great. He made great suggestions about the menu, kept our wine glasses full and made sure our food was not rushed....
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was sooo excited to have brunch here this past Saturday. But since we got such horrible service from our waiter: 3.5 starsEverything was great from when we first entered...the ambiance, the hostess,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I FINALLY had a chance to try out FC. Everything was delicious from our mimosas to our entrees to oysters to dessert!!Minus one star though for our not-so-friendly-perma-scowled waiter.It would...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Woe is me for working on the weekends and always missing the amazing brunches served in SF. Friends had nothing, but good things to say about this place's exceptional brunch menu, so I had to at least...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Foreign Cinema:Looks cool.Good bar with great bartenders.Way too noisy.Far too many hipsters.Service at the table was adequate.Food was good but not great. Not good enough to come back, though.
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for my friend's 21st birthday dinner. Delicious, great, the food was excellent. I had the lamb and oysters, both were perfect. Fun experience, good time with friends, bill was expensive,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My bf and I went there this last weekend and I had a wonderful experience. the food is delicious, we had great table, quite and I am going back for sure. warm olives and the roasted duck are yuuuumy
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Foreign Cinema is quite the culinary experience in a great themed restaurant. Movie style posters are outside the restaurant, along with a menu. Enter into a long corridor to the counter and try to...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
From an unassuming start afforded by the modest entranceway on Mission Street, we walked down the long corridor from the street to the hostess's desk, unaware of what awaited us. As soon as we were...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4 Stars for the swordfish!
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't believe I forgot to say this in my original review, but the beef carpaccio with the horseradish sauce and the homemade potato chips is HEAVENLY. Without a doubt my favorite dish.
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
------------BRUNCH REVIEW ONLY----------FINALLY, after months of hearing nothing but good things about this place, we finally made a reservation to come have brunch here.First of all, let me just say,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
two thumbs up brunch, glad we took Zoi A's advice to hit up this restaurant while visiting. it was a bit expensive, but worth it. the space is huge and very cool, the service is good and the food...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My hubby took me here for dinner recently. It was my second time here, and I love how they switch up the menu so often. Almost every dish we got was pretty damn tasty and presented nicely. It...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Foreign Cinema has been our favorite restaurant for a number of years now. It is in a little difficult place to drive to from Marin, but the anticipation and salivation on the ride in, is worth it. We...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A buddy of mine and I went there for a "nicer dinner" and I must say, the ambiance and atmosphere were really outstanding. There was no line (we went earlier in the evening) and the wait staff was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This review is only for brunch at Foreign Cinema.They manage reservations well and I've never had to wait more than a minute for my table. The rest of the service is very hit-or-miss. I've had some...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was underwhelmed. The waitress was bitchy.The food was good, but not fantastic. The decor was beautiful.I would go back to give it one more try, but for now, it gets an "eh".It's also really hard to...
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Great space, good service but the food yuck yuck yuck!!!. This is the 2nd attempt at dining here with the same sad results. I will note a couple of items that we tried that to say the least were less...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Foreign Cinema is still the ideal spot to be dining alfresco on those rare SF warm nights (yes, they are rare, but they do exist!). Enjoy good food and wine by candle light, while a projected movie...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After all these reviews I was expecting something spectacular. Service: 5 stars. Without a doubt the service was impeccable. The beau and I ordered the mussel appetizer to share and they brought out...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely one of the best dining experiences I've ever had.Every dish was amazing. The drinks were spine-tinglingly good. The atmosphere was hip and beautiful and the service was top notch.Bravo...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great service? Check. Unique atmosphere? Check.DELICIOUS FOOD? Check!What I especially liked about the Foreign Cinema was the fact that it is hidden in a street packed full of taquerias and $1 stores....
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So many reviews of this but I don't care! Had a great brunch experience even with just drinking a 'NO/FAUX-ito' with the gals. Started off with sticky buns which were really good though I'm more...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3 1/2 dont go on valentines day unless u want to spend $170 for 2 folkswent here for valentines day big mistake everything way overpriced, what was offered was not on the regular menu only special for...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What can be be said about Foreign Cinema that hasn't already been said? The food is fantastic, the ambiance indoors and out is amazing. Its always a great place to bring the family and out of town...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The service was good until we told the waiter that the main course of scallops with pasta was too salty and could he please tell the chef. We didn't even complain that the other main course, the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have to give this place kudos for an AMAZING ambiance. The surroundings are a perfect combination of kitchen and dining room interaction, patio placement, and gorgeous mingling people. My one...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If the ambiance wasn't so damn cool, I'd give this place 3 stars. Food was good but nothing to write home about. Beware: less than half of the tables have a view of the movie screen (which is sorta...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for a birthday dinner on a Friday and while I had intended to specify a table in the patio I decided it probably wouldn't be too much trouble when I got there.Big mistake. The entire patio...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Overall a great experience!I was out of town for my boyfriend's birthday, so decided to surprise him with a dinner here when I returned.I made a reservation about a week and a half in advance for 8PM...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for a girls night and must say I left very happy! We started off with half a dozen oysters and the grilled calamari appetizer. Fresh oysters and perfectly grilled/sauced calamari. I had...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
An alfresco brunch at Foreign Cinema with a freshly squeezed glass of OJ in one hand and a golden, buttery, flaky, powdered sugar topped Plum "Pop Tart" in the other is worth getting out of bed for....
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Here's a quickie about Foreign Cinema. From all I heard about this place, I was underwhelmed. This is a review of brunch only, and I have a feeling the dinner here with the whole movie atmosphere is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is so yummy!Went here for a mother/daughter brunch with another mother/daughter duo. It was the perfect spot for a casual, Sunday morning brunch (with the exception of the sun directly...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I went to Foreign Cinema for our 4th wedding anniversary dinner. I was very impressed by the venue itself. When you walk in you are greeted by a beautiful red carpeted hallway lined...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Before all else, a shout out to the outstanding service here. We were a large-ish party that booked for 6:30, then showed up 2 short at 7. No frowns, attitude or cattiness... they accommodated us as...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sunday brunch was really nice. Portions were perfect and I loved the rustic interiors...very differentThere werent too many choices on the menu, but maybe that's a good thing for I dont want to think...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I rarely give this low of a rating to restaurants but boy was I underwhelmed by this place! I ate there 5 days ago and I'm still bitter about my experience.1) They ran out of scallops - the only thing...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
located in the heart of the mission, the bldg is spectacular. they took an old warehouse and converted to one of the coolest restaurant in sf!must try the oyster bar if you're here. mojito is pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone has at least one, maybe more, culinary experience that they want to tell everyone about and for me it's Foreign Cinema. I came up to San Francisco to help my sister move into her new...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My GF had landed a new job in the city so we went here to celebrate. I picked it because it was the closest $$$ place.Overall the service was great but the food wasn't. It was good but not great....
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great city vibe and amazing food. Well worth the price.
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This is a tough review for me to write, because I had A LOT of fun when I went to dinner. However, my score is based on the service and food of the restaurant, not necessarily the great time I had...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
AMAZING!!!I was here a few weeks ago and enjoyed all courses! We had a wonderful seat in the outdoor patio area were friends and I enjoyed a good bottle of red while watching (not really) a french...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One downside was that we didn't get to eat in the main dinning area because it was too busy. I even overheard someone say, "It's like everyone and their mama decided to go to Brunch today." But it...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm really disappointed. The food and ambiance still remains a 5-star status in my book. However, what happened to the service? Each time I come here I get a shittier and shittier waiter. This...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
what a nice place for weekend brunch!! foodies delight - one of the best omelette I've ever had!
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Picked this place for my annual "fancy birthday dinner that someone else pays for." I've wanted to come here for years, so my expectations were ridiculously high. The service was perfect: friendly,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great pop tarts! No, I am not kidding. They were seriously amazing, this is officially one of my favorite brunch places. I can't wait to try it for dinner. We made reservations for brunch and were...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
WOW! walking into the Foreign CInema.... what beautiful ambiance.. who knew.. such a gem of a place tucked away in the mission... Food was alright the only thing i thought that was great was the BBQ...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The service and food at F.C. was absolutely amazing. We ended up getting the LAST crab of the night and were pretty psyched about that. I will say, though, that we did not try any of their entrees. We...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Took 2 out of town guests here, very international people well traveled etc.Tuesday night, we were seated quick the server was knowledgeable and read this situation pretty well. We got good...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For brunch, dinner, or cocktails, Foreign Cinema is guaranteed to make you feel like a million bucks (for much less) and thank the lord you live in San Francisco. In related news, I have decided to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing! My roommate and I stumbled across this place in our search for good food in SF, and we were super impressed! The portions are good enough to share (we split a starter and entree and were very...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Foreign Cinema is always a favorite. The vibe is trendy without being weird or discomfiting, the bar is small but good enough for a pre-dinner cocktail while waiting for friends to arrive, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was very surprised to find this caliber of a restaurant tucked away in the Mission. The space is very cool, tables with drive-in speakers, movies projected on a wall after dusk, deliciously crafted...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'd had dinner at Foreign Cinema several times in the past, and the food had always left me a little...Ehh. It was good, but not really exceptional. Still, I always loved the ambiance of being outside...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm going to give foreign cinema five stars with a few exceptions.overall the ambiance could not have been better; warm cozy setting outside, with visually pleasing silent film. loved it.our oyster...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ups: The service was very good. The waiter who served me was excellent and helpful. I ordered something from the dessert menu and they didnt have it. Then I ordered something else, and he brought me a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I took my husband here for his birthday. He has been to a lot of restaurants (so has my 17 year old stepdaughter) and I was thrilled that they both loved it. We had dinner in the gallery-type room....
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Sad to say this was just about the worst meal I've yet had in SF. I moved here about 5 weeks ago and, despite living and frequently eating in The Mission--which is full of cheap-ish, greasy spoon...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cool ambience. Amazing sea scallops. Amazing Alaskan Halibut. Good wine selection. Scrumptious desserts. Helpful waiters. Very classy. Friends all had the duck and thought is was the most amazing duck...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We had a great time here.I loved it for a few reasons and I'll get right down to it.I'll admit, I'm kind of an oyster snob. Of the 4 types I had, 3 were excellent. I asked our server for a wine...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
$25 bouillabaisse (seafood stew) = 1 piece of fish, 1 scallop, 2 shrimps, some pieces of vegetables, plus a thin piece of toast. Seafood stew is usually quite pricey, but also quite hearty. Plus, I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have eaten brunch here a few times. Not cheap. The pop tarts are really good. $6.75 for one pop tart = :(The best omelets I have every put in my mouth have been here. Every time I eat one from here...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My sincere apologies for this very unoriginal review: I love this place, every bite is orgasmically yummy, great waitstaff, lovely ambiance, the drinks alone are worth coming for, not one aspect of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
brunch at foreign cinema take patience. lots of patience.patience to find parking (unless you want to pay for valet).patience to wait for a table outdoors with less sun (even when you made...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
If it was less expensive, it would get the "meh" two stars, since the food (brunch, Sunday morning when it opened at 11 AM) was exactly that - "meh". However, when you're paying around $30 a person...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow-- this was amazing. Seriously! I went here last night with family friends visiting from out of town (serious foodies) and was nervous that it would fulfill their expectations. They LOVED it -- and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Admittedly, the only instances in which I've travelled to the sunny shores of the East Coast Hamptons have been vicariously through my friends Carrie B., Bethenny F. and Serena V.D.W. Albeit imagined,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've had two of the best nights of my life here (seriously) - an intimate dinner with my (at the time) fiance and my small bachelorette party. There are few things that feel better than enjoying the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't believe it has taken me so long to write a review on this place. This could be one of my favorite places in San Francisco in terms of good food and value. I usually get whatever chicken dish...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
There's a lot of hype but no follow through. I just didn't see what a majority of the reviewers saw and instead side with the minority of Yelpers who found the food underwhelming. You don't get what...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Breaks the bank a bit for brunch (hooray for alliteration!) but NUMMY NUMMY NUMMY. Our group of 8 turned out to be $36/person incl morning mixers, 6 orders of Pop tarts 1 French toast to share, all...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had brunch here on a recent visit to SF. Wonderful experience overall. The interior setting of this restaurant is very comfortable - loft style, airy, spacious, huge windows and skylight, not too...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down my favorite restaurant in the city. Everything is great here and the staff are extremely friendly! Can't beat the decor either!*Be sure to make a reservation, and early.
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't understand why it took me 10 years to finally get to the Foreign Cinema.............Unfortunately did not see a film here as we came in relatively early 6:15PM...Though, we had incredible...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love the brunch, especially the pop tarts, balsamic eggs, and bacon. Haven't had lunch or dinner.
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We visited for dinner around 6:30 on July 4. Not really crowded. Service was efficient, perfunctory. All dishes- particularly the salads- were heavily salted. OK, not great food by SF standards....
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A girlfriend and I came here for Sunday brunch and was it HOT! We were seated outside, which was nice but I was literally melting. If you get seated outside, try to get yourself under an umbrella....
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I totally second Jerry G.'s review. Decent ambiance, decent service, OK drinks, OK food -- but totally overpriced for what you get. There are so many dramatically better choices in San Fran at this...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm reviewing Foreign Cinema as a wedding venue.Whoa, this place is so expensive. 35,000 minimum for saturday night buy out plus 20 percent service charge and tax, AND a couple thousand extra for the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I loved everything about this restaurant! The ambiance, the food, decor, service was exceptional. A fine dining establishment that has a foreign cinema (hence the name) projected on a huge white wall...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
been eating here for years, and the food keeps getting better. dining on the patio last Wed with my fiance, his sister, her husband and two little boys, I was reminded of what a solid place this is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Review for Sunday Brunch:- impeccable service. our table was uneven and our waiter stopped to put a wedge underneath to balance it out. he could have easily ignored it.- fresh, open interior (and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the second time I've been here, and it was still wonderful. It gets 5 stars for the setting and service. The sommelier was amazing--he helped us choose a wonderful wine and some good food to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
BEYOND BEYOND!!!! Food, outstanding. Ambience, fabulous. Service, perfecto, perfect timing, waiter was superb. Everything was magnificent. Go for a special occasion. I loved loved this place. Attire...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went there for brunch, and it was a pleasant experience. You MUST get the bacon (seriously, you MUST). The food was good. The service was good. I would totally take friends
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Admist the warm and open atmosphere and three of Rodi Graumans' 85 Lamps chandeliers hanging way up high, we sipped Camparis and took in the smells and sounds. We arrived a litttle after 8 and were...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just had an incredible experience here. We started off with cocktails at the bar while waiting for our table to be set. The drinks were lovely. We were seated out in the courtyard. The weather was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Bummer not getting seated outside to see the movie, but the fried oysters made up for it. Gotta try the Mephisto, nice and bitter. Need to serve more butter with the bread: a pat aint gonna serve 3...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty close to perfect. Awesome atmosphere from A-Z. Food and drink was good too. Came here for brunch with a party of 6 - we all had something a little different, and everything I tried, I enjoyed....
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been back twice since this review, and while I'm keeping the four star rating for now, it's only because the manager made everything all better magical styles and asked me to forget the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
wow. just wow. what a great all around dining experience. it's really a shame that i don't a. live in san fran and b. have a bajillion dollars to spend on food.everything that we tried was amazing....
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Was good, nice atmosphere. Great covered patio
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Foreign Cinema way back in August and I had written a review in a notebook that I brought and am now just getting around to posting it. I went with my girlfriend for our anniversary and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Came back here for dinner and I really just love this place. First off, it's one of the most beautiful and well appointed restaurants in the city. And the food is always lovely, seasonal and delicious...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Beautiful place. Went for dine about town--so I'd definitely like to go back and pick my own choices because i didnt think the pre-fixed menu options were AMAZING. But the atmosphere was definitely...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here on two separate occasions:1. I enjoyed a Sunday brunch with a few friends. The wait was shorter than what the hostess initially told us so we were happy when seated. It has a hip decor so...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So I hear the brunch is amazing, unfortunately I've never made it out for brunch. I did, however, come out for dinner on one of those elusive balmy San Francisco evenings and I must say that the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After reading so many great reviews about this place, I had to try it out! I went there for lunch and had an AMAZING experience. The food and service were both amazing and the restaurant itself was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Bestbrunchever!This place was amazing, from the location, to the ambiance, to the food!Located in the Mission, amidst trendy shops and bars, this place is a real gem. You walk in and are greeted by a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OMG! The brunch here just blew me away. The french toast was light and filling! The bacon...it's how bacon should be done. The omelet was awesome and the potatoes that accompanied them were great. I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Foreign Cinema has been on my hit list for years. I finally I got to try it since The House was booked on a Saturday Night. I was so glad I was able to. Came here on a Saturday night at 8:30 PM with 2...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
best brunch i've ever had in my life.crab and zucchini frittattathe fellini cocktailHEAVEN
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
took the moms and the siblings for mother's day brunch here last month. fantastic. truly. the hostess gave my mom a pretty lavender gerber daisy, we were seated immediately on the patio under the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I dined here on a Monday night and opted for the DAT menu. I took the dungeness crab for my appetizer, the yellowtail for dinner, and the chocolate pot de creme for dessert.The dungeness crab was a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great oyster selections! Good wine list. Good food.
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place satisfies my hankering to pretend I'm some femme fatale in a glamorous black and white movie. The strung lights and the film projections transport you to a different world, and you forget...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has a really nice ambiance. It really reminds me of a movie theater as you walk in. We originally came here for Dine About Town, but the options were lame. So we ended up ordering off the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hubby and I went here last night to celebrate our anniversary and we couldn't have picked a more perfect spot. Everything was divine. Our waiter, Chris, was one of the best waiters I've ever had the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went back for Dine About Town with a friend and had a disappointing experience. The food was really sub-par. We each got the crab appetizer (incredibly oily), fish entree (overcooked and served with...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dine about town, so a reduced menu but the food was perfect. Halibut that melted in the mouth, french onion soup that was fantastic, lovely dessert. This is a very cool restaurant with great service.
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this just ruled.everything about it. the service. the food. we sat outside in the patio area. sad that i have lived here for 3 yrs and never been here. but now i will mot def go back.loved it.
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We were in San Francisco for business...but quickly turned into a pleasure trip after experiencing several restaurants in the area. Foreign Cinema was suggested by an Atlanta colleague who moved...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Plain and simple: for the money, you can get a far superior meal elsewhere. I will not deny that the ambiance is kinda cool, different, unique. BUT I wouldn't be able to sleep at night if I didn't...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know that this place needs my 1 review after over 1400 (last I checked it was only 1370 something, sheesh people!) positive reviews but I guess here goes. I had to give it a 4 star because...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
beautiful place. And a nice one for taking your date. can be a little cold.the food is not that amazing. But it's just a romantic place. Seats are far from each other. So maybe a little unfriendly! :)...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was great, nice ambiance and good service. Food was excellent, and i would certainly come back. I tried to come here for dine about town, but that menu sucked. I mean it blew. Aside from...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For Foreign Cinema, we stopped arguing.Adam and I had reservations and were so excited about checking this place out ... and two minutes before we're supposed to arrive, we get into some stupid fight....
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here with the hubby for a date night, and the DAT was incentive enough to try this place. I've heard great things about it, especially the outdoor seating area with movies. It was a nice...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I probably can't say anything that hasn't already been said; I've been looking forward to eating here and accidentally happened across it while waiting for a table at Mission Street Food down the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My very first drive in movie experience was in the 80s. The movie was Ghostbusters and I sat in the back of my Aunt's station wagon eating 3 pounds of overly buttered popcorn as I watched parents and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Foreign Cinema is located on Mission in between 21st and 22nd.I've always had a good meal at Foreign Cinema. I've been here for dinner several times and one time the waitresses helped me pick out...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OK, now that I've tried both brunch and dinner here I must say, I think I'm in love. How many places in the Mission offer a nice atmosphere with really awesome service? The prices are a bit higher I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
2nd visit not as good as the first time. Our waiter contributed greatly to this less than stellar review of our 2nd visit. The waiter gave us the impression that he would have preferred not being...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This is a one star mainly because of the Dine About Town issue, but the food is nothing great either. Let me explain, so we were under the impression that we were participating in Dine About Town when...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for a family dinner for my cousin's birthday the Saturday before last and I can safely say that this place fulfilled all of my expectations. Our waiter was awesome; he was very attentive,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oysters are delicious, fabulous, and make me dream of them longingly in my sleep.- Capirinha's are WAY TOO STRONG-- where's the club soda in this?? Duck was just okay. The waitress recommended a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After my best friend got married in Delores Park yesterday amongst glass carting homeless people, Frisbee games and a DJ spinning (they actually all cheered when the bride came down the lawn), the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had high hopes for Foreign Cinema after hearing about it from JF. However, I left dinner on Friday night feeling... absolutely nothing. I didn't love it or hate it. There was nothing special about...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A Mission classic. Great spot for brunch. Consistently good food. All the egg preparations are spot on. The pop tarts are one of a kind. Service is attentive. Clean, open space that plays foreign...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We finally came here for the famed brunch last Saturday and it did not disappoint. The pop tarts rock, as did all the other items we tried!Our gang of four was joined by our friends and their 10-day...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Alright, so I was torn on whether to put this as two stars or three stars. Fortunately, Yelp! designates two stars as "Meh. I've experienced better." And that's the perfect summary for this place....
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really love this place. The food is amazing. Brunch is always fantastic - pop tarts, mimosas, and crouque madam are standards. They always have several different egg dishes made with in season...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Foreign Cinema with a friend of mine for the Dine about Town yesterday, thinking back to my meal - the dessert keeps popping back into my mind, but I'll start from the beginning. I can...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE this place, seriously.I know it's been almost 6 months since I last stepped in here for Dine About Town, but I fell in love with this place even before stepping in, thanks to the 1,000 reviews...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Foreign Cinema's food never blows me away, but the food is well-executed, fresh and the setting is amazing...a summer's night of cocktails, wine and dinner on the patio is a VERY memorable...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i was only here for dinner, but it was my favorite place that i ate in SF. i ordered the raw oysters from DC, 'Shigoku' -- they were amazing and i think i had dreams about them later on. also, the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm updating my review because I've been back a few times recently and had great servers. Things are improving in that area. As far as the food goes (and I've only been there for brunch), they...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My review is based solely on brunch. And the most important part of the story is the amazing bacon. it's as if it's carmelized in maple syrup [maybe that's really what it is] and it's...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This review is based only on dinner.Took the bf here for his congratulatory dinner (plus I've been hunkering for FC since my last visit over 3 mos ago... i guess it more of a treat for me than him...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So that's what all the fuss is about. This has long been on my short list, but I have somehow not managed to make it until tonight. I had their anniversary special 3-course and everything was great.....
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite brunch places in the city. OMG- the maple glazed bacon is addictive! I've tried pretty much everything on the menu from the pop tarts, french toast to balsamic fried eggs, poached...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
excellent. haven't been in a few years but was sad that we couldn't get in last time I was there
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
BEST BRUNCH EVER.Picky parents were in town, I was so nervous about getting a good brunch place after dinner at Aqua. I got reservation at Zuni first, but canceled it and got FC instead. THANK GOD. My...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for brunch during Carnavale. Apparently in Northern California, winter arrives in May. It was freezing today! As I walk through the long entrance to the back of Foreign Cinema, I am thinking...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lives up to the hype. Come for the open-air/covered patio and vintage movie, stay for the great service and excellent food. Large wine list. Recommend making reservation right at sundown so by your...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Somehow, everybody thinks it is a cool place to be. Yup, it is, but i have seen much better in Tokyo. The food is ok, but they can do better pricing with smaller portion. It was nothing very...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You gotta love this place! I like how you can enjoy a good movie while having dinner. I think this place is special given the fact that I couldn't find it anywhere else in the Bay Area. The food was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Help. I'm turning into my mother.Whenever my family and I go out to dinner, the waitress gets us seated and something about the table will irk my mom so much that she'll insist on being seated...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm kind of mixed on the place. Our group changed its dinner reservations to this place at the last minute after someone in our group raved about it as some of the best food in San Fran... after Gary...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Very disappointed. Have eaten here a few times and decided to make reservations to celebrate an anniversary. Told this to the host when we made the reservation and also when we arrived. Much to our...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
How could I not have gone here before? I've lived in SF for almost a decade and some how never went to Foreign Cinema. I think I assumed it was another slick upscale places trying to be all cool by...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We go here for special occasions and with visitors. Really love the food and service. Last time the pork was overcooked and dry. Come on! That's what I do at my house! Other than that, bliss. We will...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
prob better than 3 stars to me, but my friend didn't like too muchdinner better than breakfast; actually price is reasonable enough could be a go to place for me
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here twice, once for a private wedding reception (dinner), and once for brunch on Mother's Day. The food is worth every last penny. The service is incredible, and the atmosphere is very...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We sat outside under draped twinkly lights as a foreign movie played on the big screen. I felt like I was at a foreign alfresco film festival...so cool! Being friends with the Sous Chef I'm sure...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Foreign Cinema has great ambiance!! The hallway entrance resembles a club and the main dining room is beautiful with candles on each table. Food was good, but nothing out of the ordinary. The bf...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend brought me to Foreign Cinema for my birthday. It was a Sunday night - we were seated indoors - it looked fun outside. It seems like it's a better place for groups than for a date,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
most wonderful ever, i recommend you get one of each and have every possible protein group imaginable a long with every colored liquor and every color of wine and 2 of every dessert...took forever to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's almost hard to imagine this beautiful restaurant in this part of the neighborhood, but at the same time its what makes it even more beautiful. There are many sections to the restaurant, and we...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Celebrated a 21st birthday here last night and what a wonderful time we had. The meal was wonderful, the service was wonderful, everything about the whole evening was wonderful. I had the pork...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
while I haven't been in awhile, what I can say about this place is this.Casual - if you want it to be.Consistent food - never been bummed out hereConsistent booze - can't be arguedGreat experience...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing meal!!! Dined her late last year for the first time and was impressed! I can easily say it was the best meal i have ever had! Calamari was different but soooo good! For dinner I had the Kobe...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
YUM! Just went again for brunch with my husband. We LOVED the Croque Madame, the fresh-squeezed OJ, the fries...the burger was not so hot though, I have to admit. Stick to their egg dishes or...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic.I am fortunate enough to be able to go to Foreign Cinema whenever I visit San Francisco. The decor is simple and elegant but very inviting. The menu changes regularly but you can always...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Phew! Was ENORMOUSLY relieved to find the patio where they screen the movies is covered...who knew you had to worry about rain on MAY 1st! For being outside in the city, with a movie playing, and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't been here in a while now, but this place definitely merits my 100th review!From the outside, it looks like a ho-hum place that wouldn't even pass as a restaurant. Once you walk in it's like...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Foreign Cinema is a bit unexpected, especially for a place in the middle of the Mission. Like everyone has mentioned before, the "outdoor" seating with the movie playing on the big screen makes this a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the food here is great! not the best but is great and tasty. meat (pork, duck, beef, lamb etc) cooked just right and is very tender and tasty! mmmm desert, o-m-g try the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place wasn't what I was expecting - It's not "dinner and a movie." There is a movie on the wall, with no sound I think - or maybe the crowd is just too loud to hear it. The food was OK but not...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A) "Life Aquatic" was playing so already we are starting out pretty darn strong. B) Had some spot on delicious oysters. When we asked for a wine recommendation the waiter (dude with short curly hair...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have to say, I was quite disappointed. I'd heard and read good things about this place, but the actual experience of eating here...well, it didn't live up to expectations. Things started out fine...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Foreign Cinema is a great novelty restaurant if you're looking for a conversation piece with your guests. I'll admit the interior is not exactly warm and inviting - it has more of an industrial...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is perfect. They definitely have everything right from the service, the wine, the ambiance, the decor and off-course the FOOD. My husband ordered the madras curry chicken which was mind...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the food was fantastic, as was the ambience. movies are projected onto the walls, and the gallery is pretty cool. i enjoyed it!
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was pleasantly surprised with the decent food. The oyster appetizer was a hit. The 3-course dinner isn't worth considering.The overall ambiance was very pleasant and the dining room was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was treated to an amazing birthday dinner here and I would go back in a heartbeat. The main thing you need to know is that sitting outside is where it's at. It's a gorgeous little court nestled...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I really wanted to like this place. Our group was all excited for a new dining experience, but I think we were all left wanting more. The restaurant itself is really pretty, high ceilings, white,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great ambiance outdoors with plenty of heatlamps to keep you warm.The smoked salmon tasted like good CostCo smoked salmon but served with some yogurt and papad on top.The Ahi was excellent and so was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to go on a sunny afternoon for bloody marys and fresh raw oysters.
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There is no other restaurant like Foreign Cinema. The movie playing on the screen/wall, the lively dining rooms, the fantastic food and the stiff drinks are all add up to a perfect spot for a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I do like the foreign cinema, but I do not love it. I had one really great meal here with some coworkers and several averages meals here since. I am sure I will be back again, but am not in a rush....
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best brunch in town. Period.
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Finally gave Foreign Cinema a try and I have to say that aside from the pleasant outdoor setting it was rather a letdown. The heavily iced ten dollar cocktails were, frankly, poured lightly, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm straight. Meaning, I like to have sex with women. But if you live in San Francisco long enough, every now and then a straight man is allowed to have a bro-mance. Meaning, I enjoy the company of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After eating the best meal of my life at Aziza the other night and having the best brunch of my life at Foreign Cinema today; maybe Michael Bauer does know waht he's doing after all with his ranking...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here many times over the last 9 years and have never been disappointed. No matter what I decide to order, I scrape the plate clean with anything that might be remaining on the table. I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Foreign Cinema with a big group of friends last night and we had such an amazing time we stayed for an hour after they closed!! First off, the space is cool - definitely not what I was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
**I will have to say that I was sick when I went so that could have altered the experience due to no smell and short patience.** I honestly have to say that the whole dinner was a disappointment for...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
UN-freaking Believable. Normally, I would rate this restaurant 4-5 stars because I like the food & the atmosphere, but I am so pissed with Foreign Cinema's absolutely ludicrous policy and HORRIBLE...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good lord - first Yelp review in months. Anyway....Wound up at Foreign Cinema (almost as an afterthought) for a Sunday Easter brunch. (Or whatever you call a late afternoon, yet not quite dinner-hour...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ate here once. Me and my bf love the duck breast main course. Also, the Age Riesling wine was so damn good!!!!!! We definitely come back again.
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Perfect Easter Sunday Brunch spot to elevate it to one of my favorite restaurants in the city for a 5 stars. Excellent service, classy yet relaxed atmosphere, reasonable pricing, elegant presentation,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great space and loved the amibance!Came here for dinner to celebrate my friend's birthday. The $36 three couse special caught my attention...to my disappointment they only offered one 3-course to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Always wanted to go here with my bff at night to dine and watch movie at the same time, but for some reason that never happened. Ended up here one day for brunch. The food is really good and they...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Loved this place! The food was delicious- we had the pork chops and lamb. I don't eat oysters but the rest of my group seemed very impressed with the Blue Point oysters. The ambiance and decor is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is Heaven.
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here 3 times now and I am always impressed with the great atmoshere and the fantastic space, but the food is just ok. It's a great spot to take non-foodie out of towners.
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok so I should have read up on this place before I went. I was going strictly on word of mouth. I didn't know in order to see the movie you have to request seating outside. My group and I were seated...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for the first time yesterday evening after doing some research of nice outdoor seating. And this place was definitely it! If only we weren't put right underneath a heat lamp that reeked of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've had the halibut here, which was very moist and nearly melted in my mouth. It's been over a year and I still dream of it from time to time. My second visit I had seared ahi tuna, also good. The...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here a while ago, and have been meaning to write a review for it. This place is hidden in a ghetto part of the mission, but once you step in you are transformed into a different world. great...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
came for the sunday brunch. great food, great service, awesome sun. free self-parking is challenging. I would come for the dinner as well.
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
3 course dinner and wine pairing for $55 is a steal! If the weather is nice I'd suggest getting a table outside on their patio, even if it's a little chilly their heat lamps are all on full blast so...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Nice ambiance. I came to this restaurant because of the movie they have playing against the wall after dark (hence the restaurant name), but I got over it in about 2 minutes.I had the curry fried...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
expensive but worth it!
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
what a spectacular place! i love dining outdoors, and its often a challenge to do so in san francisco due to our beloved fog. foreign cinema cleverly topped their spacious patio with a tent-like wind...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We came here for the opentable.com appetite stimulus plan a couple of months ago. Since we had a late reservation (9:00pm), the kitchen was out of some of the dishes we wanted, so our waitress was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went to this place after a long day in meetings with Adobe, and it was a great way to relax and decompress. The seating/hostess situation can be a little "everyone must be present and conscious right...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had a big group dinner here Saturday night and once again the food was delicious. You have to sit outside where they play the movie under the big outdoor awning. Yah its gimmicky but on a beautiful...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i came here for with a girlfriend for brunch and some much needed catchup time. the sun was shining and i happened to get great parking just a block away from the restaurant. everything on the menu...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just love it here!
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As I sat on the bus headed to the mission to meet my favorite ladies for dinner and drinks.. I wondered what sort of taqueria we would be attending... Then I arrived at Foreign Cinema, wondering if I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We went to Foreign Cinema for a friend's birthday. I had heard a lot of good things about this place, so I was psyched to eat there.The first impression was positive. The place is located in the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Overall I had an okay experience here. I came here for brunch on a Sunday with a friend. Even though we had a reservation we still had to wait a while. Seating is outdoors, but covered and well heated...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is just okay for me. I love the layout of the place. It just seems so chic and swank, I immediately feel cooler for being a part of the experience. I've only had brunch here; once inside...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great. It's specially good for dates, but can also be good for a group of friends. Location: As I've mentioned several times in my previous reviews, the Mission is the ideal place for...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is way out there, but it doesn't seem to keep people from trekking to the Mission to eat here. Went for Sunday brunch with some friends and even in the early afternoon, there was still a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Underwhelming.The fruits de mer selection was awesome. But thats about. We were probably a little pretentious bringing our own wine to pair with the seafood, but having it served warm was a little...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
it's gonna hurt me to write this update, just because i love Foreign Cinema... but it's gonna hurt so so bad. yesterday was my b-b-b-b-b-day so i came here to celebrate with my bf. everything from my...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the obiance and decor.We ordered the following itemsappetizers: grilled calamari: absolutely fantastic..but only enough for one person pork ribs: fantasticentree: rib-eye: good not...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i went here for dinner a few weeks ago and was meaning to write a review but have been caught up in work.AMAZING experience. we sat outside and it was really nice. the food was awesome too. the fried...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i like the atmosphere better than the food.... the food is a bit pricey for what they serve up.
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Without the classic and indie features screened nightly, I would give this place a 2. :( The food is very mediocre - no wow factor. Mediterranean food, to me, should be left alone - as is.
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've heard so many good things about Foreign Cinema - I figured last week it was high time I went there to check it out for myself. We were too early for the movie, but the big draw is definitely the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was fooled. It's not "dinner and a movie." It's "dinner.......and oh yeah, there's a movie on the wall"All these years, I thought Foreign Cinema was supposed to be about watching a movie while...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Foreign Cinema is tough place to review because once you walk in, you'd think you were in a high end restaurant (worthy of high ticket small portioned items). But once you get past the decor, the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
the room is gorgeous. other than that, totally blah. 4 of us went to brunch and i made a 1pm reservation. we weren't seated til 1:30 and didn't get our food til after 2pm. i'm totally not a portion...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmmm, I love Foreign Cinema! I've had dinner and brunch here a bunch of times and today's brunch was just as up to par as expected. I had the Kobe steak and potato hash with avocado, poached eggs,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My boss bought 4 gift certificates to this place at an auction and gave it to me. How sweet, huh? The concept of this place is amazing! It's an outdoor restaurant where they show a foreign film on the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We went for my fiance's birthday and had a group of 12. They did a fantastic job serving such as large party. We sat in the courtyard on a cool night, but the heaters kept us all very comfortable. The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Finally came for brunch! But I was sad - they had just run out of the homemade poptarts! The table next to us got an order right before the waitress came back to say they were out. That's alright -...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just had another spectacular meal here. The salad with the balsamic reduction was wonderful. The mini creme brulees were wonderful as well, and the half bottle of St. Emilion was delicious and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Trendy restaurant. I can see how it can be pretentious, but luckily we had a great a waiter with a great attitude so pretentious is nowhere in my impression of the restaurant. Dimly lit, the heated...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Six of my girlfriends and I went her Saturday night for a birthday party and couldn't have had a better dinner! While some of us split a bottle of wine (off an amazing wine list!) the others chose...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm giving this place 3 stars because I really liked the decor & the concept of putting on a film for dinner. The food was OK, but really not that spectacular or special. I had heard so many things...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Five stars for great, unique ambiance, and three stars for good, but nothing-special food.The winner of the night was the calamari and the drinks were also pretty creative and delicious. Otherwise the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend took me here for our one year anniversary. I was a little skeptical to come here because I had heard that they only serve small plates and I have a ferocious appetite (I swear I think I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It was a magical Saturday brunch with my best girls.One Champagne apple omelet, roasted chicken, balsamic fried eggs, poached eggs, and a side of bacon later, we were basking in the glow of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely one of my MOST favorite restaurants! I love the ever changing menu. You can always expect something new and different. But the real reason I travel from the East Bay out to the Mission is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We had an impromptu wedding celebration there monday night (Garcon is closed on mondays, and La Provence as well that day because its only waiter was sick!). We showed up early with no reservations...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have to say that my experience at this restaurant was above average to great! I enjoyed being seated outside with the movie shown against the wall. It may seem gimmicky but I thought of it as more...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I spent my 3?th birthday here recently and overall I was a bit disappointed.The layout was as beautiful as expected: lots of airy spaces and well-lighted vertical beams and such. A gorgeous setting....
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Had all the ingredients to be a great dinner. Table in the courtyard, nice weather and a great film on show.But so-so food and the waiter giving our main courses to the table next to us (who ate it!...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very cute outdoors! I loved the ambiance. fried chicken was delicious! definitely the best thing I've had here. must get!If the beef carpaccio was colder, I would have liked it more. oysters, good...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went and ate here with a girl friend on Friday night without reservations. They were able to seat us within 5 minutes because of cancellations. However, we were sat in the overflow dining room which...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Dine About Town 2009: Our monthly dinner crew met up and we were excited to try this well-received establishment I love outdoor movies. Movie of the night: "The Fountain". Let's be honest though,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for the second time this week ! Had the deep fried oyster with aioli, the beef carpaccio, the quail and the green tea brulee. All were outstanding. The service was impeccable. Coleen...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for a business dinner/get-together with my colleagues and we practically ordered every possible appetizer on the menu! Everything from the brie platter to the olives, to the salmon crostini...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
oh foreign cinema, how low you have fallen tonight.You began a lovely story many years ago, when your lavender porkchops and stiff drinks were oh- so satisfying. But tonight, tonight ends our once...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome space, yummy food, great wine list. Went here over the weekend to celebrate a birthday and was pleasantly surprised to find the food just as good as the decor. What can I say, I'm a sucker for...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Overrated. Disappointing. Snotty. All words to describe a restaurant that could be much cooler and less pretentious. I found the food mediocre, the atmosphere noisy, and the celluloid theme gimmicky....
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent- brought a couple of bf's aquaintances there- we were a tough group and the service was incredible. Food was great too- those oysters....
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I finally made it here after hearing a lot hype over the years. I have to say, the food was pretty darn good, although I think a bit overpriced for what you get. And I missed out on the whole...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Went to Foreign Cinema twice and I was dissapointed both times! The first time i went i thought the food was just ok- but not worth the price we paid.... and the service wasn't all that great either....
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Even on a Sunday night this place was pretty packed, but thankfully we were able to get a table for three without having to wait. Unfortunately we weren't able to get a table with the film setup, but...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Let me preface this review by saying that I had a wonderful night here celebrating a friend's birthday but I have to be real. Foreign Cinema is a European impostor-- the food is truly uninspired. On...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent place for a date or to bring friends. My wife and I sat in the outdoor area where they show the movies and it was great. Even though we could barely hear the sound and partly see what's...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE THIS PLACE!! CUSTOMER SERVICE WAS GREAT! FOOD WAS FANTASTIC, AND THE AMBIANCE WAS VERY VERY NICE! I took my girlfriend here for her birthday and I had to change my reservations like 4 times due...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious! The food, the decor, the movie, were all great. The restaurant is set up really nicely, with a decent amount of tables (and lots of heat lamps - yay!) outside, and just as many tables...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We didn't see any cinema while we brunched but the food was very good. The pop tarts were amazing and very flaky. I had the champagne and truffle omelet, which I guess is a popular brunch dish there....
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i've had various dishes here, from brunch to dinner, and this place just really can do no wrong. everything is fresh, high quality, and just well made, well thought out food! the decor and ambiance...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Valentine's dinner is notoriously known in the restaurant industry as amateur's night. So you can bet your prix-fixe $100 menu that I won't set foot in any fancy restaurant on February 14th of any...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A very good restaurant serving California/Mediterranean style cuisine, which is located in the mission district (which means you can walk in wearing a t-shirt). Classical movies are shown against a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dynamite! Took my 'sweet thang' for brunch. Mandarin pop tart, bloody mary, poached egg and Kobe, and a dungeness frittata - all good. Outdoor dining area is great... tented roof and tons of heaters....
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It really hurts me to write this review since I love my boyfriend so much for making this year's Valentine's Day special and taking me here, but I must say...Shame on you Foreign Cinema. SHAAAAAAME.I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend and I decided to come here on Valentine's Day for the $85/person pre-fixe dinner, based on a recommendation from a friend. Everything was so romantic - all the tables were decorated with...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I came here for our "Valentines Day" dinner the night before 2/14 to avoid the V day prices and rush. This restaurant definitely lived up to its hype and reviews.We ordered some raw...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite "special occasion" place for brunch. Went here for my Valentine's Day brunch. The service is great and the food even better. I've never been disappointed here. It was brunch, so...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent restaurant!Tried the fried chicken with apple salad and hummus. The chicken was wonderful, great flavors and very moist. The apple salad was also a nice compliment. We also tried the Baked...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I thought this place was SO cute! A great place to bring a date. I thought the service was great, the food was good, especially their kumamoto oysters. I was VERY pleasantly surprised by the taste...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Went on 2-7-09.Oysters were just ok.Lavender Steak had great flavor but was incredibly small-I would estimate half of a small filet was used for this entree.Creme Brulee - Companion loved it, I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
maybe I hyped it up too much. But it did little to impress me. my food was okay. the service was okay. the ambiance was okay. I didn't really get the art room. It was just a regular room. The...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Birthday celebration #2 was held at Foreign Cinema. I've wanted to try this place for ages, so this seemed like the perfect opportunity.First of all, thank you friendly and calm staff for bearing with...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm torn between three and four stars. They did not have a vegetarian option when I went, which was surprising to me. The waitress said that the cook could throw something delicious together, but I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Reading other reviews I expected a place that tried too hard. You know buschi san fran, the kind I hate. But showing up the outside patio where the movie is shown was very comfortable with plenty of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"Brunch is Great! food is amazing. very juicy pork chops! great ambience too
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a big fan! I always pick up the plate of oysters when i'm here, and I've been coming here on and off for the past 5 years. I've had so many different dishes I've liked here that I can't recall...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Note: I only give out 5 stars to restaurants that are EXCEPTIONAL, best-in-class establishments. I specifically took my lovely date to this restaurant based on my best friend's recommendation and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Noisy, very noisy. You can see the foreign movies only if you're sitting in a special part of the dining room (which houses about 1/3 of the tables).Waiters had a little attitude, food was good, but...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The moroccan duck was DE LI CIOUS! It's tastier than asian duck. I'd give this place 4 stars but their service was pretty off. We came here with a group of 16 for a corporate dinner. We had requested...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm jealous of all residents of San Francisco, who can dine at Foreign Cinema whenever they please - what an amazing dining experience! The food was great - nothing exceptional, but I have no...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 stars Yelpers!Went here with a few friends for Dine About Town and choose a few dishes from the selected menu. Started off with the raw oysters. I'm not a big fan of raw oysters, but these were...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Finally made it here with Mr H - for his first meal at FC (not counting oysters & apps at Laszlo)! Hooray! Foreign Cinema used to be my go-to special occasion restaurant, but over the last couple of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great atmosphere, rather slow on the waitress service, but my water glass never dropped below the halfway point. As for the food:Appetizer: Hawaiian tostadas - ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS. Soft fish with...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I finally had the opportunity to check out this place.. of course thanks to YELP, DineAboutTOwn and Aron for organizing it... i found my way to this nice restaurant in the middle of the mission...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for Dine about Town '09. I love the look of it. The outside patio is of course the main draw, but the inside was quite chic as well. But can I say for some reason, our waiter was having a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After years of waiting to try this place, I now understand why people like this place. Although the name of the restaurant features foreign cinema, outside when the weather permits, the hidden...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
what the hell? i could have sworn i'd written a review for Foreign Cinema long ago. unbelievable!!!i freaking love this place and have been back a few times. the food is always crazy delicious and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
food is presentable and elegant,:comfortable fine place love the ambience and the unique feature of watching films!
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Been here twice, nothing exceptional about this place. The dishes are verrry small portioned. We had the blood orange fennel salad, and the pacific ono ceviche as appetizer, morrocan duck breast,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Foreign Cinema yesterday night, and with all the great things I've heard about it, I thought it was going to be a different experience.I went with my cousin on the Dine About Town deal, and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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I went here for brunch on my 3rd day in town. the breakfast was a little small but delicious. The bloody mary was average, nothing special but eh outdoor seating was just what I was looking for.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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We came here on our anniversary, I thought we were going to eat dinner then watch a movie by the name of the restaurant but I was wrong, there is a movie playing on two big screens in the background and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The drinks were strong and the oysters were a must have. My BF and i went there for the Dine About Town event going on in San Francisco and we decided to try Foreign cinema because of the 1000 ...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for Dine About Town 2009 and was sadly, sadly not impressed. Which is a shame because the first time I came I ended up raving about and recommending it to everyone I knew! This time we sat...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! Every year I try to hit it a couple of times & when I do, I like to bring new people here...always a great time. It can be great for a romantic date or fabulous fun with friends....
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Freakin' fantastic cod and opa (a kind of white fish). They seemed like elegant interpretations of simple food: southwestern grilled fish and fish 'n chips. That plus grilled calamari and tambo poke...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for NYE 2009 dinner. They had a super expensive set menu. Maybe my opinion of the place would change if I had more of a selection to choose from than just a set menu, since I honestly...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow. This place is unbelievable. To me this is one of those, 'Never had a bad meal' sort of places. Here are my thoughts: Decor: Inside is decent, the patio would be nicer to sit out on and they have...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Over the last year I've heard a very mixed set of reviews for Foreign Cinema, and had long delayed coming here due to those contradicting views... when DAT came around I was still reluctant but felt...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
In the mission and we loved the ambiance. Outdoor heated patio shows a movie, but we sat inside... warm fireplace, open kitchen, and the busboys were on top of their game.Dine About Town '09 - The...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here on a Saturday night (a non-Dine About Time night). From the moment you step through the door you know that you won't be leaving spending less than $40 a person.The waitstaff was more than...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for D.A.T and everything was really wonderful. The waitstaff was perfect, I mean the service was REALLY good. So attentive, yet not annoying or intrusive. I had the Calamari to start,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sex and a Fancy Dinner...if you're as lucky as a was...this will be your experience...i also love how when you walk in, its like you're in a whole different world...not in the mission =)Ordered a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The roommates and I ate here last week as part of Dine About Town. We had a reservation and I was a little late, but I found them in the bar having a drink. We got moved to a table right away, no...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe more like 3.5 for the mere fact that the portions were pretty small and after dinner here I had to get some tacos at taco bell to fill me up, but im feeling generous today...The ambiance is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love the atmosphere here, very modern with an old-school twist. Always showing an amazing film. Perfect drinks. Great date spot!
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for Dine About Town on my birthday last week and had a FANTASTIC time. We got there half an hour early so we waited at Laszlo next door. It's happy hour till $9 so we all had a couple...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
When you step foot into this place, the ambiance sets the mood with the long walkway lit with candles to the hostess stand. Outdoor patio area has a very warm backyard feel except with lights above...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
my boyfriend brought me here a little while ago, and i must say... amazing.the atmosphere is very nice if you get seated outside. we started with carpaccio with micro greens... delicious.i had the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My girlfriend brought me here for my birthday the first time. We sat outdoors and half way through our meal they started playing Lost in Translation over these cute antique-y looking speakers on our...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had a great experience here. The whole place has this transporting feeling, you are no longer in a city but another world. We were sat out side in the court yard and the movie was playing. The food...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We had made reservations here a while ago and last minute Foreign Cinema called us to cancel due to a party that reserved out the entire place. We were a little sad, but then we unexpectedly received...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thats right lady and gents Justin timberlake was inspired when he ate hear. Seeing how the chefs here have been bringing the sexy back! I only come here when my life is going GREAT it is a testimony...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
went here for Dine About Town:since their menu changes daily, i cant look up to see what our dishes were called exactly. but i'll try my best .. we got:Appetizers:-sardines .. i dont normally like...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was way excited to come here for Dine About Town with four friends. We had a reservation for a late dinner at 8:30pm so we hung out at the bar for a bit. We were called for our table 10 minutes...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I ate here several months ago, so I can't remember the individual dishes, but I can certainly tell you that I've been waiting anxiously for an excuse to return. The food was delicious, the service was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I ate here a couple of months ago with my girlfriend. Love the entryway to the restaurant. We were seated promptly at an outside table with the movie of the day playing on the big screen; a great...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Cute, lovely ambiance. I insisted we wait for the patio seat where the movie was playing on the big screen because that was all I ever wanted to experience here since learning of Foreign Cinema. Even...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best Brunch, Ever. First, let me just say slow-cooked brown sugar-smoked bacon. Lots of beautiful egg dishes, something they're so [justly] renowned for they wrote a book. Even the most lovely...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A truly everlasting experience! The invitation to dine here once is an invitation to dine here often. Bon appA�tit!
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Foreign Cinema for brunch and dinner. On both occasions, I had a wonderful time. I think this place is perfect for groups. Its pretty noisy for a romantic evening despite the wonderful...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Had a rather strange dining experience here. Things just didn't feel right from the start. Not even a smile from the hostess upon arrival which is never a good sign. Interesting set-up w/ the dining...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh to be so comfortable in mid-january sitting outside watching french films with people i love...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was just there last friday night for my bday celebration- they accommodated 8 of us total... it took about 1/2 hour to get our table (despite prior reservations) but we took that as an excuse to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Foreign Cinema is a place I like to take out-of-town friends for brunch on sundays. So when my foodie friend from NYC came to visit, the first place I took her was of course here. I always order...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We were treated to a fabulous brunch here by Parker and Stephanie and oh man, it was a treat. I hope they leave again so I can watch their cats again and get another free meal here!Actually, it was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A bit pricey, but absolutely delicious. I went with a big group of people, and we all got different things and shared. From the appetizers to desserts and wine, everything was awesome. We didn't...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Foreign Cinema is a great restaurant. They are always attentive to detail and great place for Brunch. I've had dinners with big groups and just two of us. On a sunny day, it is a wonderful to sit...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
No restaurant is more romantic and delicious as Foreign Cinema. I adore the concept, the menu, the staff.
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't say that there's a better restaurant in San Francisco. I love everything about Foreign Cinema. I love outdoor dining and you don't have to worry about the weather, they have heat lamps all...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food was delicious, but the service was HORRIBLE. Here's the play by play:7:50 Seated8:00 Took orders (Calamari, Duck, and Scallops)8:15 Calamari comes (it was pretty delicious! crispy and the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good food, some hits and misses on the dishes.Nice service, except for the host. But please stop playing Ringu. Its not very appetizing.
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Nice ambiance with a solid beer, wine and cocktail selection. Don't plan to come here and really watch the movie - it's just for kicks. The reason that this place gets a 3 in my mind, is because it is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Overpriced, average food stuck in a beautiful restaurant.The good:Great vibe and ambianceRelaxed, unrushed serviceThe bad:Poorly executed dishes (overcooked meat, dry and oversalted fish...)The ugly:...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
a really cute trendy place for dinner. I thought the meal was excellent and the dessert was awesome. Everyone was extremely nice as well!
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
As a creature of habit, I am consistently on a quest to find the best brunch in the city, any city really. I did this for years in NYC and since moving to SF several months ago I have again taken up...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
All hype and not much substance to the food, the very best thing about this restaurant is their marketing gimmick of playing movies for its diners.Enough is enough and that's all well and fine when it...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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I joined CitySearch specifically to warn all potential patrons, specifically women, to avoid this place. I spent New Year's Eve here, as I was invited by friends who had reserved it for the evening, and had a...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Tons of hype, not a lot of follow through. The place is gorgeous. We sat on the patio, which is a must if you dine here. My table got a bunch of oysters, but all that was lost on me since I am not...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I fell in love with this place as I walked into this restaurant. I don't hang out in the Mission district often except when I want a good burrito at La Taqueria, but this place was just soooooo...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here for dinner as well as brunch. Both are exceptional! Great food, paired with really good drinks. Pork chop! So good. The have Hitachino red or white beer, one of my favorite Japanese...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
So my boyfriend and I had dinner at Foreign Cinema for the second time last night. The first time, our experience was horrible, but as I have heard SO many good things about it, I decided to give it...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a review for brunch specifically. Today was the PERFECT day for brunch in an outdoor location. How can you miss with the lovely, sunny January day this was.I met a friend and we didn't have a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I treated a friend here for dinner one evening. Two gals, too many glasses (correction: bottles) of wine = one bitch of a headache the next day. uh. Anyways, hangovers aside, we had a smashing time...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Nice Ambience. Food ok but not as good as it sounds on the menu.
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dinner and a movie, what a great combo. We sat in the outside patio and watched "Amelie"--very romantic and reminded me of old drive in theaters. The food was delicious and very reasonably priced for...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So the first time I went to Foreign Cinema was about 3 years ago and I absolutely loved it. Obscure film in that beautiful patio area, excellent service, great wine, amazing duck--all in all a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
1206 reviews already. I guess I'm late. I had a great time at dinner at Foreign Cinema! The food, the cocktails, the service, and the original broadcast of "The Talented My. Ripley" all contributed...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I always wanted to try here. I think it was too long of waiting thereand created something else on my head how this place would be.I ate oyster and duck and drunk Beaujolais Nouveau and and my date...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow! where do I start, the bartender was great I don't recal her name but she gets an A . Atmosphere A Food A but the portions are small and I like to eat but that's ok I didn't get stuffed but I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Brunch at Foreign Cinema is awesome! It is definitely not a greasy spoon breakfast - think more like farmers' market, organic, creative breakfast dishes. I went with a fairly large group and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for my birthday with my mom and sister. It was such a lovely atmosphere and we enjoyed a wonderful dinner. I particularly enjoyed the cheese plate after dinner (just because I like cheese)...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
