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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
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4.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 stars. I enjoyed my dinner here very much; however, the overall rating isn't quite 4 stars largely because of the food, given the price point. As everyone else said, this is a great date spot....
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for a double date and sat ouside in the semi-covered patio where the film was playing. I really like the film concept. I was thrilled they had a raw oyster bar selection but as expected for...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I took my friend to dinner here for his birthday (you're probably thinking, gee what a great friend. You're right, I so totally am). All I can say is atmosphere atmosphere atmosphere! Oh, and the food...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best restaurants in SF for a first date. And it's one of my favorite spots to have brunch! Take anyone with style or taste here. Don't take anyone hungry...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Bummed out a few times because every time I tried making a reservation in the past, they always had a table open late at night or none at all. I went ahead and got the 10pm reservation and hoped to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My experience at Foreign Cinema was filled with mixed reviews. My wife and I wanted to come here and enjoy the experience and decided it would be a nice post Christmas meal.When I was greeted by the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What good things can't be said of Foreign Cinema? This would be a 5 star review, but I've been kind of loose with the charm lately. Fuck it, it's expensive - 4 Stars!
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Such an amazing place!!! I just love the concept behind it. You have this lovely restaurant with different sections, one is the middle courtyard that serves up nightly classic movies on the wall...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here with high hopes but they were ultimately dashed. It was a Sunday night, 6:30 reservations. Plenty of room on a Sunday at that time, especially with the bad economy. The meal started out...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Foreign Cinema, you bore me.The entry way is weird. I get the point. They want to make you feel like you're walking down the red carpet, only it's almost doo-doo brown because it's so dirty. If you...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
WHAT A DILEMMA!!! Where should I begin my update. Since my last review in 2007, I've been to Foreign Cinema many times. Each time has been MORE exquisite than the preceding time. Recently, I took...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE this restaurant! Love the food (especially the deserts), the service, the ambiance, EVERYTHING! This is the perfect place for a date or to catch up with friends. I look forward to the nights...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have nothing to add to the 1100 reviews, just wanted to give it a 5.
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food was delicious. Every single bite of everything I tried (my food and the food of my 3 friends) was full of flavor. Cocktails were yummy too. Why the 3 stars? Two reasons. 1. Servings are way too...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm still not quite sure if it was just the amazing date I came to Foreign Cinema with or if it was the food but I had the most perfect dinner here about two weeks ago. First course: Potato Leek Soup...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe it's just me, but I actually find the food here just okay. I ordered the rib eye steak, and I think it might had a little too much garlic in the ingredient, because I had a minor upset stomach...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First time here with a large group of 10 celebrating a birthday at a Sunday brunch. The service was spot on, there was no waiting. Even when 2 members of our group were late, they kept checking back...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh My... I love this place for Brunch or Dinner. Try there Home made Pop Tart for Brunch. They have at least a dozen different type of fresh oysters available. I had the most amazing Skate-wing last...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When you walk into Foreign Cinema, you feel like a total movie star. It's glamourous decor and dramatic architecture are stunning. I've only ever been there for brunch but the menu was delicious and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Review #1161! Not an impressive number but DAMNN that's a lot of Yelp reviews!I made a reservation a few days in advance for brunch on a Saturday morning. Our reservations were at 11:45am and I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food was not memorable.. The patio was! So nice on a balmy evening,especially if you like sitting very close to the strangers on either side of you.
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Do you believe it took me so long to try this place? I've heard great things, I even met one of the brunch cooks at bender's a month or so back and we were chating about good food places and she told...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First, let me start with the bloody mary's...they're pretty damn good, but don't even close to those of Zeitgeist! The food is great here and you definitely pay for the ingredients that are sitting on...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's better than I remember it being. Slow cooked scrambled eggs with greens are so tasty that they couldn't possibly be good for you. Add some brown sugar bacon and you have the perfect brunch. My...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So I have heard great things about Foreign Cinema. We decided to stop here after a disappointing dinner at Blowfish for some dessert to cheer us up. We were greeted by a not so polite hostess who...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Their Kumamoto oysters were mind blowing. All my attempts to describe the experience of eating these succulent creatures would give this review a solid R or X rating. At around $26 a dozen I could...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Foreign Cinema is Foreign Cinema. It doesn't get 5 stars for me. Its good - a bit overpriced for the quality they serve. I've eaten there several times for brunch just to see if it will deserve 5...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been meaning to dine at Foreign Cinema for ages now, and I finally made my reservation online, through their website (which sends you to Open Table). When we showed up, they brought us to our...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The ambiance of this place is amazing. The food was good and the drinks even better. I would recommend going with what the waiter recommends, my husbands dish was better than mine. Overall it was a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a special place to go for a dinner. They have a good menu with delicious and interesting cuisine and the location is definitely great.The whole thing feels a little snooty though. Even if you...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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I have only had brunch here, but was fortunate enough to be exposed to their fantastic French 75, a cocktail that is made with champagne and gin. It is to die for, and gives you that lovely buzz that goes so...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I used to really like Foreign Cinema. Thought it was a top 3 brunch location in the city....until this past Sunday. . -We ordered two 'dungeness crab' frittatas ($16). There was hardly any crab. The...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
french laundry comparison - faillike a lot of restaurants in sf with a nouveau californian cusine - double failpate that tasted like liver poop - pepto bismal-lessthey do get a star on decor and 2 for...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
You would have never guessed this restaurant would exist in this neighborhood if you were to just pass by for the first time (Can I say GHETTO area around?!). Once you step inside, fancy smancy awaits...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Exceptional customer service!!! Not as thrilled about the food. Oyster not good = Manager took it off bill and gave us champagne as palette cleanser.Gin fizz not good = Manager took it off bill. We...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Too much hype, not enough substance perhaps? I suppose you have to watch a movie to amuse yourself because you certainly didn't go there to eat. No, it's more of a cool hangout than a serious food...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'd have given 5 for the atmosphere and food, however the service wasn't the best. For instance, it took about 10 minutes to catch our server after discovering a long hair in a rather pricey dish......
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Service: Our waiter was very friendly and helpful in choosing what to order. He even put up with us after we changed our drink and asked for the pork to be cooked a little more. 1 out of 1 star....
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
awesome patio. dark. chilly. warm. loud. n cozy.
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The ambiance is pretty cool, if you get placed in the right area. For some reason, the hostess decided to put my friend and I in the "gallery" which has a much colder, sterile feel than the other more...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We came here for a friend's birthday dinner and they sat us really far apart. We had three separate tables, even though they had room to join us together. Anyway, we sat outside with a view of the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The thing I love most about Foreign Cinema is the decor, though the food is pretty tasty, too. It is located in a large industrial building with lots of glass and stone. The space is very open. They...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After visiting Foreign Cinema for a private fundraiser and having such a fantastic night, my boyfriend brought me back, surprising me with a romantic birthday dinner. how sweet!!We sipped gourmet...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2008
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from the two story building, watch a foreign movie on a posted screen while dining familty style with your friends and family. They have foreign movies weekly to entertain you
citysearch.com - user review - 11/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you asked God to take you to food heaven and he listened - this is where you would end up. Seriously.The drinks here are incredibly tasty. I think I was tipsy before the appetizers hit the table....
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is still so so cute and has such a great ambiance. Took a date here and it was just perfect! Had their fried chicken this time after hearing so much about it and, YUM! It's the best dish...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Late brunch with the girls. Man was I starving by that time! I woulda eaten a cardboard box, but I'm glad I didn't have to. Classy yet casual, I liked the decor and the high ceilings gave it a very...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I wasn't huge on the food, but it's a fun place with a great ambiance. I think doing a little party in the gallery room would be great.
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
it was my second time eating here and i have to say the foods pretty good but the portions aren't that big :(. we went on a really nice night and sat outside (where you can watch the subtitled...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was very excited to go to Foreign Cinema, since most people rave about this place. Perhaps my expectations were set too high, because I didn't really find it to be all that special. It definitely...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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This place has it all, it loses a star for price, but I love meeting friends here and watch the weird stuff on the wall over a good meal.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the more underrated places for brunch. Don't forget to try the pop tarts!
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. A great atmosphere. The big bummer is: the food does not meet expectation or price, but its not bad. The asthetic is so good I will go again. I would NEVER go here again for...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The first time I was here was for an event so all I had were appetizers and some oysters. I thought the oysters were really fresh, and I struck up a conversation with the guy who was shucking the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
-1 star for parking-1 star for making me wait half an hour before my reservation, therefore increasing my alcohol intake.But Foreign Cinema did save themselves for their selection of oysters. And...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here three times and had two excellent meals and one boring meal. The last time i went, the waiter was disinterested and the food was ho hum. I was far more interested in the bare bulb...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was able to come here for brunch on a nice sunny day and let me tell you, the restaurant is really a haven from the hustle and bustle of the Mission district. The atmosphere is great inside and you...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've never had a bad meal here and I probably would give this place 5 stars but at dinner last night I was super surprised at how small the appetizer and dessert portions were. And I think I'm extra...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
we've been wanting to come here for a while and finally made a reservation for a friday night for just two of us. we were seated by a nice old man who complimented on my dress and said happy birthday...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
All the people who work at this place are super-duper cool. The food is some of the best stuff I've ever tasted and the bar menu is fucking rad! I've never seen Pinot Blanc anywhere else. That's...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
1, 2, 3 Strikes Your Out! What a disaster of an evening! The night went from bad to worse with out a single apology.I had heard wonderful things about this restaurant and decided to take my mum for...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went tonight with my dad, who was visiting from out of town, and my sister. Since I was with my dad (who doesn't approve of my drinking), I didn't have any alcohol. It's pretty rare that I have a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a little torn reviewing Foreign Cinema... Went there Saturday nite for late nite dining (8:30 reservations) and we were let right in and promptly seated. I asked for outdoor dining b/c it was...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good Food. Pretty Pricey. Awesome atmosphere. Terrible Service. When I went my waitress basically forgot about us. She was rude as well. I've been a waitress and understand that some customers can be...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Oh Foreign Cinema, you killed it with the fried chicken!!!! It was perfect. I have been dying for some good fried chicken for about a month and I was not left wanting. Yes, as everyone says, it was...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went here with a couple of friends from work. I've got to say it was a delicious meal. Had a sampling from my friend's rib eye dish which was phenomenal. I had the halibut, note to self: I DONT...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's been what, say two months that I've been dying to come here? Hey, a girl can only afford to treat herself every once in a blue moon. This time though, it was on my brother and sis n' law as a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went there on a first date and was thoroughly impressed. I loved the entrance when you walk into the restaurant. Also, the place has VALET PARKING. I'm a so cal girl so I'm used to ample parking...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've had both dinner and brunch here and I'm in love. If the drinks came faster I'd sit here all day in between!
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Friendly service, good food, and a fantastic place to take your date!
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We went to this restaurant several years ago, and at that time I thought I'd had the most delicious pork chop I'd ever tasted. I thought about that meal a lot over the years. So last night I got to go...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Foreign Cinema is for scenesters, not foodies. I think that about says it all.
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place for Sunday Brunch. Been here for dinner a few times as well, the food is tasty and this place is good for groups. As for a romantic dinner for 2, I'd head somewhere else. If you...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had the best crisp EVER in their restaurant. The first mounthful was basically a firework of flavors. The apple pieces that were part of that dessert were perfectly cooked and they litteraly melted...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I hate those reviews in which a person has an isolated bad experience and decides to ravage the restaurant on yelp. Especially when the reviewer didn't even eat the food ("we were late and they didn't...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think Foreign Cinema has actually gotten a lot better (despite my review from a few years back) since I've been dining there. The brunches are so decadent and dinner entrees have surprising tastes...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This feels like a perfect venue for a reception and dance party: with an attractive yet unobtrusive entryway opening to a wide, long hallway, this space is surprisingly light and airy. The layout was...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a couple times, the food and service are always solid. I like to sit in the "outdoor" area (with the movie screen) just for the little added funk factor, not that anyone ever really...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i can't add anything else that hasn't been said. i'm just glad that my dad was able to take my best friend and i here, since we did the three course meal complete with amazing bottles of wine and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We had our belated anniversary dinner here over the weekend, and it was a pleasant experience. :) Somehow, though the film projected onto the wall outside was none other than the Japanese horror...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was sitting around with friends at lunch the other day discussing which restaurant in San Francisco that if we had the option, we'd happily take over as our own. Foreign Cinema was a top choice and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I heart Foreign Cinema...a little pricey, but dee-lish!
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Brunch at Foreign Cinema put a smile on my face for the rest of the day.After reading the brunch reviews, I was itching for some Sunday morning goodness. At 11am, I made Opentable reservations for...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for brunch and it was awesome! Their version of Bloody Mary was sooo good we kept ordering through the meal. The pop tart could use more filling but the pastry crust was perfectly short...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Foreign Cinema's self description has it right - this is a "destination restaurant" and it's very San Francisco-y so it would be a great place to bring out of town visitors. Last night I wandered in...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
what's one more 5 star rating in a sea of 1000 or so ratings?well, i have to say, from hostess, to busboy, to waiter, to chef, to bartender every single person who worked in this restaurant performed...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dear French toast at foreign cinema,Before I met you, I heard about you through my friends. They spoke highly of you and my interest was surely sparked. That morning, when I was off to meet you, I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Foreign Cinema has a great space. The dining room has an indoor and outdoor portion, the outdoor portion having tall cement walls covered in vines and lots of heat lamps so that you're very...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here a while ago and never yelped about it. The locations a bit out of element, situated right next to Medjool on the Mission. The food was good. Really liked the oysters, went with the salmon...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is amazing. I drove here expecting some weird, small place (due to the area it's located in). I go in the tiny, nondescript entrance and voila, heaven!!!!!! The inside is lovely and feels...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
4.5 stars... And, because it can be tough to learn a foreign language, my ABC's of Foreign Cinema:A: Appetizers: big portions, the huge mussels were amazing!B: Beets- SO amazing! There were even white...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
if 3.5 stars was an option then thats what i would rate foreign cinemaWe decided to take my boyfriends mother to foreign cinema for her first time for her birthday. So the five us went out on a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
a place to impress or just have a blow out eveningvenue is fun and memorable. makes the night an event rather than just dinner.service was 'french' not the point but not too rudefoods been great....
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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Knock on wood I've been almost a dozen times and have yet to have a bad experience. They make it look so easy! My only complaint is that it is a little loud inside.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went to brunch here this past weekend. Had a reservation and ended up waiting for 45 minutes! Then after we ordered, waited more than an hour for our food - I think they forgot to put our order in...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Nice drinks menu but not a great place to eat for a vegetarian. Menu is somewhat limited but the few options they had were really tasty. I like the place for it's ambiance more than the food.
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I should start a Yelp Myth Busters List where I debunk some of the overrated places on Yelp. Would Foreign Cinema be on that list? Nope, because all of the accolades are well deserved.The drinks? Yup...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best place for a weekend brunch that I have been to, within the city and beyond. Everything on the menu is phenomenal and keeps me coming back to try new dishes. Although I live in LA, I make an...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yay! I'm a fan. (per 4 star rating description)----- The Location -----Though the location is not in the best of neighborhoods, it fits well with the experience. There aren't glorious buildings and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
really nice restraurant and an interesting expereince. no other restaurant that i ever been to that has a big movie screen. food was small portions and over price, but the taste was only okie.
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing gem in the city. Perfect date spot. Best if you reserve a table for sunset with a view of the film. Good drinks, yummy starters, delicious main courses, memorable ambiance.
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
YUM!!!! Went to Foreign Cinema for brunch the other day and boy was I impressed! Although they had some trouble getting started, some sort of computer glitch, when they doors opened everything was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i don't know any good restaurants around the area so i had no opinions or ideas about this place. but i did check it out on yelp AND 1121 reviews??!?!? damn. this place is more popular than...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Wanted to like it...wanted to love it. But... (dum de dum)1. Our waiter was nowhere to be seen for the first half an hour. The table that came in 15 minutes after us already finished their apps and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
ok.....I realize i should come here when theres an actual movie i can somewhat watch. Even though the whole point of this restaurant isn't just to watch a movie and eat, because everyone i saw there...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came for a charity event and the food was lovely. Really enjoyed the fireplace and outdoor seating. Would definitely return.
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for brunch and it was great.Go with a group of friends so you can order more.Everything offered during brunch is great.We started off with the oysters, had the pop tarts, croque madame,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite dining experiences every time. The movies on the wall make the experience unique, but its not why you go (you can't hear them anyway). The service is excellent. The wine...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is officially my favorite restaurant in SF. It's where I take all my out of town friends to show them a good meal. The menu changes frequently and always has a number of options I'm excited to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
nice ambiance, so so food, and as a result overpriced. if you know food, you will be disappointed. if you're more into ambiance, than food, go for it. take a look at the menu, and wine list BEFORE...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food? AWESOME!Presentation? AWESOME!Service? AWESOME!!Host/Reservations? A bit pretentious!!I LOVE this place! LOVE the food! But why is it EVERY TIME I eat here, I ALWAYS have to go eat somewhere...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Had a great date here last night. It's totally the perfect ambiance for such occasions...so we were stoked when they managed to squeeze the two of us in. I had the pasta with walnuts and parmesan and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Have been to Foreign Cinema many times in my 10 years in SF and always really enjoyed it though they have changed some aspects that have caused what would have been a 4-5 star rating for food and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Um, wow, 1093 reviews. I am not sure I can add anything compelling here, but I can describe what I believe to be the quitessential San Francisco dinner experience.Solid fusion dishes, cool, laid back...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite restaurants of all time!!! I just had to give it five stars because I love the atmosphere & the ambiance... the setting is seriously as good as it gets! And the food is pretty good...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here for dinner, twice, and brunch, twice. Make no mistake, this place is great. It's almost a waste of my time to review this place because they're already so great and have such a great...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had been dying to go to this place pretty much since I've moved to SF, as I had heard such great things about it. My expectations were definitely met. Let's start with the atmosphere. . .very cool...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has such an interesting concept. If it's warm enough, you can choose to sit outside and "watch" a film while eating. The ambiance is definitely romantic. They have this long hall before...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best brunch I've EVER had..better than the Four Seasons Sunday brunch. I've only been there once and I crave it all time. The fried eggs were phenomenal. I would take a flight there just for that...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was super excited to come to dinner here after reading all the Yelp reviews (positive and negative) and seeing all the posted pics (Yelp is awesome!). I was not disappointed by any means. First...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
don't let the exterior fool ya, this place is so intimate and beautiful inside!!! whether you are seated inside or the outside patio where they play movies on the brick wall, it is simple yet...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OMG - this is definitely one of my top three restaurants in San Francisco!!Can you say orgasm of the taste buds???If it's a nice night I'd recommend sitting outside in the court yard. If it's a not so...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It just isn't 'that' special. The movie playing in the back is supposed to provide a nice backdrop -- I simply found it to be distracting. The food? Good, but not over the top. Entree was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My GF and I got all dressed up when I took her to dinner here even though you don't really have to dress up. It just made it so much more special. This is our first fancy date we had together. We...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Reading everyone else's reviews probably raised my expectation too high. I read about so many appetizers that I wanted to try, so my two friends and I ordered six to split amongst us. Our first...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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Food - Excellent. Wait Staff - Good. Concept - Unique.. NOTE - must speak quietly. So why the one star? In SF for a semi-annual gathering of my girlfriends (11 of us) from all over the country. We came to the...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Food - Excellent. Wait Staff - Good. Concept - Unique..NOTE - must speak quietly.So why the one star?In SF for a semi-annual gathering of my girlfriends (11 of us) from all over the country. We...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dinner on the heated patio during the movie is cool, but brunch is where it's at. The fruit "pop tart" is amazing with a scrumptous, flaky crust - you must try one. We had the poached eggs with duck...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Haven't been there in years but in the past couple of months, I've been there twice for whatever reason. It's a great space and has that 'see and be seen' kinda vibe, but I gotta say the food is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My bf's parents were in town from New Mehico and really wanted Californian food. I have no idea why they were specifically asking for it but they kept saying they wanted veggies. So... I had the duty...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
GET THE FIG AND STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE DESSERT it is excellent and unique. Dinner was also quite good and the service was prompt and professional. We sat inside, not in the movie screening patio,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, over one thousand reviews, so probably they don't need another one from me, but I'm such a fan of Foreign Cinema, I had to write.I came here for the first time this year, when staying with some...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
brunch BrUnCh BRUNCHWow, after reading these reviews, I wasn't quite sure if this place could live it up to the hype...but it well surpassed my expectations!First of all, the atmosphere. This place is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I am truly not sure what the hype is all about. Foreign Cinema is nothing more than an overpriced SF outdoor cafe. As with so many SF dining experiences, the food is good, the dining is nice, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Foreign Cinema is just awesome, a very cool concept for a restaurant - they play a foreign film while you enjoy great food. My first time there they were playing one of my favorite movies, "Cinema...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i had very high expectations for foreign cinema... it has its unique spots, but im still having a hard time digesting a 4 star, unless you are basing it off of the theme and decor...lovely place......
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went there on their 9th anniversary by accident. It was a mild summer night and they had "Paris Je'Taime" playing on the wall on the outside and jazz inside. The food was quite impressive,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Aaaahhhh! So good! I've been here for dinner before, but brunch is clearly where it's at here. Find a spot on the patio and sip on one of the best bloody marys in the city. And every plate of food...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here on a Thursday night where the place was packed, since Dine About Town was in action for that month. We ran late that day because of traffic getting into the city, so we decided to valet...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best brunches I've ever had, not your usual eggs benedict. Great ambiance too!
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The selection sucks. The food is so-so. The service is so-so. I would rather go to the Sizzler for brunch then here again. Thank goodness no one at my table will be back. "We goin Sizzler, We...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Holy cow.....talk about needing to go In-n-Out afterwards for a burger....man this place crimps my frugal style. Went here, and the ambience is classic San Francisco style--outside seating w/ fresh...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I enter, opt to sit inside and wait, and wait. After some time, I am told that the staff is busy tasting all of the items on the menu for the evening. Shouldn't they do that before patrons enter the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If I had luck and serendipity on my side, I would be in a small town in France during a warm summer's night sitting on a concrete wall with a love one sipping on wine and enjoying a summer fetA�.........
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
There was so much hype about Foreign Cinema as I was scanning through the reviews....that perhaps my expectations were too high. I decided to take my boyfriend out for dinner here on Friday....
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My dad was planning a trip to SF so instead of sitting at the table in silence (he's not much of a talker) I planned ahead and looked for a restaurant that wouldn't require talking! 5 stars for the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this restaurant. It's in a beautiful, spacious yet warm, and beautifully lit space. The brick patio is gorgeous and splendid and makes you feel downright European. It feels good to be among so...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow. This was so good, I feel like I need to rewrite and edit several drafts of a review before it's posted. But I'm too lazy this time of night, so bear with me.Great wine list, comparable pricing....
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE THIS PLACE! I had the best tuna tartare and duck! The service was great, the scene was different and the place was cool. I recommend it for all occasions, but we warned, if you're looking for...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So I finally headed out to Foreign Cinema. I had expectations which were only partially met. A couple of dishes were way too salty (tuna tartare and panzanella), drink was unremarkable (notorious) and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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I went here for my birthday and the food was great as well as the service. We sat outside and watched Amelie, it was a perfect evening. My favorite part was the lavender creme brulee, yummy! This place is a...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is awesome for a romantic evening. Sitting outside on one of those rare warm nights in the city, enjoyed the premieres (smoked salmon...yum!), features (halibut for the boy and the pork...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A friend recommended this restaurant to me. My Mom was visiting from out of town, and wanted to try something new. We both loved the atomosphere and the menu selection. Our waitress was excellent and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i have to admit, the last two times i went for breakfast were not spectacular. but i have had moments when foreign cinema has completely knocked my socks off.my best friend and i splurged one weekend...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Phenomenal food, magical ambiance, lovely service. 4 of us dined outside in front of the movie one evening. Outdoors may be stark during the day but the lights and shadows and the movie created a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Two Stars for TWO hairs!Before I elaborate on the above, I have to say I found the food, ambiance and general time for brunch at Foreign Cinema to be quite good. But, after I had not one, but two...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went to the Foreign Cinema for lunch/brunch. Fabulous food. Fabulous space.We parked on the street. It was hour parking so my friend had to run out and put more quarters in about three-quarters of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
finally enjoyed an amazing brunch outside the tenderloin.(their menu from their website needs some price updating)shared the fried eggs deglazed with hash -- super tasty, scrambled eggs, baguette...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It was nice coming here for a business dinner because, well, I didn't have to pay for anything! So, that was the best part of the dinner, really.The question is: Would Dorothy S. return to Foreign...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Foreign CinemaNeighborhood: Mission2534 Mission St(between 21st St & 22nd St)San Francisco, CA 94110(415) 648-7600www.foreigncinema.comIn the Know: In the past five years, travel overseas by Americans...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this review is for brunch...... which was.. ABSOLUTELY AWESOME!we were spoiled for choice, for morning cocktails, food options, and places to sit! c'est magnifique!french infused drinks of bubbly or...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is definitely one of my favorite places to go to in SF. I've been there many times day and night for different occasions (business meals, celebratory dinners, and dates). The ambiance at FC is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I took my gal here for her birthday dinner.I booked a reservation online, it was painless and I got there right on time so it worked out alright as well.I was a little upset that my note in the *add a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We came a bit early and chose to sit inside because the movie wasn't showing yet. The ambiance is like that of other restaurants in its category. White table cloth, wine glass, high ceilings,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We made reservation for dinner but got a table indoors, so we waited for another 30 min. to get an outside table. The outdoor ambiance was great, but food was just average.
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
went for brunch. It was fine, okay, average. Not above average. Not sure why there's so much buzz about this place.
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love their oysters! Be sure to order them with a cheeseboard with some olives. The food is great there too, but the menu changes. I've never eaten anything there I didn't like. Make sure you have a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Funny, I've been here several times with different dates. Every time, I'd look across the candle lit table underneath the stars, feeling toasty by the heated lamps, enjoying the finely prepared meal,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Beautiful patio, even when it rains!
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Started with the oysters and a great cocktail. It was their 9th anniversary so they had complimentary cocktails (who's going to turn that down!). The salad that we ordered was ok. There wasn't much...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm always a fan of this place. I love that they can take big parties and that they play movies. We saw the diving bell and the butterfly last time. they have GREAT brunch. The eggs are to die...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
All I have to say is the St. Germaine Cocktail here is to DIE FOR but I have no idea what the food taste like b/c I can't remember :)
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
they have a drink called the sexy beast. perhaps you should come here if you or your date want to say "i'd like to have the sexy beast." i came here on a thursday evening for a special b-day and had a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I brought my not-so foodie parents in and then played interpreter with some of the terms on the menu, all the while thinking, they may not like so many unknowns. Foreign Cinema nailed everything we...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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It's an interesting concept and atmosphere, but I was not impressed with the...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We recently went here for our anniversary dinner, as it has been on my "must do" list for some time. I am happy to say that Foreign Cinema did not disappoint.We were promptly seated at our reservation...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Even though we didn't get to sit outside, it was still a great dining experience. There were great selections from the bar while we waited for our meal. I had the Fried chicken, and it was sooo...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i went to this place with an out-of-town friend. i'd heard about it years back but kind of forgot about it until i was looking for a dinner place recently. there's not much to say that hasn't been...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I kept in mind Foreign Cinema for a special occasion dinner - our wedding anniversary. Foreign Cinema is a great restaurant in the Mission having French and California cuisine influences.With the car...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great place for raw oysters and pretty good burgers. Nice decore and pretty good tasting food. A bit pricey but hey it's not the golden arches or jack in the crack. Service was ok but the server...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love having dinner at Foreign Cinima. It one of the few places were it all comes together. Great Food, a beatiful setting , and yes outdoor dining in San Francisco! if your a movie buff there's...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For what you get (good semi-innovative food, nice portions, attractive plating, and nice wine selection) the prices are not bad. It is like a fine restaurant diluted with a casual and unique theme:...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love love the French movie "Amelie" so when I heard Foreign Cinema was featuring this film, I had to finally try to this restaurant as I've heard such good things about their food over the years....
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Avoid the Risotto Verde, avoid the Bombay Trout, order the Lavender Pork and save room for dessert.I was impressed by the decor and ambiance but quite dissapointed at the first two dishes mentioned...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dinner is just as good as brunch. Beef Carpaccio, Warm Olives, Quail, Baked cheese, Huge Pork Chop, Pot De Creme. All were delicious, with the Quail being the standout followed by the Carpaccio...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came to Foreign Cinema for a friend's birthday. I love the concept, decor and feel of the restaurant. The service was attentive and helpful with suggestions but the food just didn't blow me away for...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely LOVE this restaurant and can't wait for a chance to go back for more! My friend Ashley has been in love with this place for quite sometime and is always raving about it, so she finally...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone has been talking about Foreign Cinema like it's the inexpensive version of French Laundry, or something. So naturally, I'm going to have to go. Of course, you're not allowed to go somewhere...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this restaurant. I went on the warmest night in SF, got fantastic seating outside, and had yummy food. It doesn't get better than that.
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Me Encantado!!!I love this plac! I came here for brunch last Sunday and arrived around 330pm. I made a reservation on Open Table.com I heard it gets crazy packed in the morning, so always make a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a gem! I've been to Foreign Cinema 3 times, and have had 3 great experiences.Tonight we went with reservations on a busy Tuesday night and were seated right away. The ambiance is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Once, I got thrown out of a bar for fighting. The fight involved drama with my best friend's ex, fake boobs, Howard Stern, and a scent that can best be described as "eau d' cougar." They started the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
With over 1,000 reviews, I'm sure everything I want to say has been covered but I wanted to at least make note of these:1. When asking a server for a recommendation, she basically said, everything is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OH. EM. GEE.There are over a thousand reviews on this place and I still feel the need to contribute my two cents. If you haven't heard, listen up. Foreign Cinema is the shit.I just had a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm editing this review two weeks after writing it (7/31/08), and am puzzled why it appears on Yelp way down on p. 4 after reviews from April! Could it be that it's a negative review, one wonders?...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If the food was up to par with the ambiance, this would hands down be a 5 star review. Don't get me wrong, the food was far from bad, in fact I'd say it was well above average. However, when you...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the setting that Foreign Cinema provides for dinner, at around 8pm the movie started playing, I think it was "AmA�lie" and it added the right amount of ambiance to the whole dining area. It's a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The atmosphere here is great, the drinks are fantastic, and the food is great as well. Besides the brilliantly displayed foreign movies and the perfect outdoor setting for a warm SF evening, my...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Because of horrible Sf traffic, we were over an hour late for our reservations. However, they still kindly took us in. The oysters were the best I ever had. The food was decent, but the portions were...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place that always comes through! Great food, cool atmosphere and usually you can get a table! That's nice!
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Yet another SF restaurant that fails to deliver. I started with the carpaccio - a little on the bland side, could have done with turning up the horseradish a notch for a bit more of a kick. Duck...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place for brunch. The food was exquisite! I had the Seafood Croque...DELICIOUS! The smoked salmon and poached was yummy as well ( I had a taste). The service was right on. I loved sitting...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It was my husband's birthday, we had reservations at 9 but showed up alittle early and asked if we could be seated earlier than 9. We were seated in the mezzanine level upstairs, there were empty...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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I feel really annoyed that this eating place dares to list itself in movie guide as a movie screening place. The movie is shown nightly there as a backdrop with very low audio. Don't even think of coming here...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
foreign cinema is now on my list of top favorite restaurants EVER! the service was impeccable. our waiter was very knowledgeable of the ingredients on the menu and what wines would go best with the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had an awesome brunch experience here a few sunday's ago. You would never guess this amazing open space is tucked away in kind of a grungy part of the mission. My cousin and I went right when it...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Summary based on many dinners over years:--great food--great service--fun concept with movies with subtitles playing outside--parking not impossible on your own, but you might as well do valet--inside...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dumb name for a restaurant. But it's the roll model SF dining experience, with the decor, food, service and overall concept. Everything was close to perfect at our brunch. Kids are welcome too.
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's hidden away off a grungy stretch of Mission street (sorry, redundant). I like it. I wear a sunny dress shirt here with big sunglasses. I nibble my homemade pop tarts in the bright courtyard while...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the most fabulous places in the city to have brunch. Sunlight pours into the space, and even if you are dining inside, you still feel like you're out on the terrace. Bellinis are definitely in...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely the best brunch I have ever had in San Francisco. I had perfectly poached eggs on amazingly cooked and herbed duck breast resting on a bed of various bitter leaf type vegetables with the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I ate brunch here about tree weeks ago. I am STILL dreaming about the bacon. BEST BACON EVER. I had some other stuff that was pretty great too (balsamic glazed eggs, for one), but you HAVE to get...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love the concept of this restaurant. Summer dinning outside while watching a classic movie. The food is ok. Once we had an event in the private room and that was great! I'd go for the novelty...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Nom.
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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Foreign Cinema is unique in that you can have dinner while a movie is being projected on the patio wall. This kept my grandchildren occupied while they went with me to dinner. We had a fun time.
kudzu.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
HYPE. This place is like the Lil' Wayne of restaurants - the kids love the swagger, but the substance isn't good at all. I'm not sure what I disliked more: the bill or the company I was with. That's...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Awful, pretentious, overpriced, and gimmicky. I spent over $200 for two people to dine and I didn't even get full. The food is unremarkable, the portions are scant, and the service is delivered by...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The best part about this restaurant is the servers bring you free sparkling and filtered water, which is all done through the restaurants own green filtering system. The food is good but not great. I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went to Foreign Cinema last nite and the food, cocktails and wine were absolutely AMAZING. The Curry Fried Chicken was the best Fried Chicken I've ever had and I've eaten alot of Fried Chicken in my...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe I was there on a bad night but my husband and I didn't like this place. The food was average and the service was equal to the food. I felt like I was in a cave more than a restaurant.
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
There is a lot of hype about this place, especially for a newbie to the city like me. Friends and I decided to try this place one Friday to see if this hype was true. Well, I wasn't totally...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The talk is more than the place warrants in my opinion. Not that it is bad. Not at all but just not as special as it comes off. The food was fine, service was fine but we got stuck upstairs for some...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's been a year, but I wanted to give a long overdue shout-out to Foreign Cinema for hosting our wedding last summer. We got married in the gallery and then ate outside. Janine was the cat's...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I haven't been here in a while, but we had reservations after dark for seating outside a little over a year ago. The ambiance was great - I loved the candlelit tables with the black...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had a poached egg with duck breast for $16.50 (?), and the lemon tart with berry sauce $8.50. They also brought lemon sorbet as a comp for mistaking an order of my friends. Duck breast was good, but...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Going with 3 stars, but this could change. I may try again.Went there on a great night with 2 friends. The hostess was so unfriendly I almost wanted to leave, but then I slowly realized this was the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the menu changes periodically. if you're lucky, you will see the pork chop on the menu. i don't really eat pork chops but this was THE BEST!! i didn't even have that as my entree; my friend did. i...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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Foreign Cinema offers great food in an inspiring, yet unpretentious and fun setting. Dining in the Mission is so unlike any other big city dining experience. Yes, people wear way too much black in this part of...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for DAT and the food and service was great! the only disappointment was that i was hoping to be seated where i can see the movie playing cuz i figured that should be part of my experience...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I remain enamored of Foreign Cinema's style, indoor and out, and the service is always pleasant and personal (but not too personal). But I've had dinner a few times recently, and it has been fine but...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Now seriously, who doesn't love Foreign Cinema? Cute little old man seated us, server was super attentive, and the food was fantastic. I just have to say, all around excellent experience!
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a place I'd want to come back to - *Easy street parking*Great ambiance / charming*Simple but yummy menu:*Indian influenced fried chicken was scrumptious*I'm not a fan of quail....but was quite...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for a baby shower brunch of someone that had worked there... so the management and staff were obviously wildly attentive, fun, and real. The champagne overflowed, and the hookups were...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I made reservations here for 6:45 on a Saturday night, and I was hoping to have a romantic early-ish dinner with my boyfriend. This was our first visit to Foreign Cinema, and it was everything I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
'Tis was a warm summer night in San Francisco and I suprised the bf to his birthday dinner at Foreign Cinema. With specific instructions to "dress nicely", he showed up in - what else - tennis shoes!...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been wanting to try this place for awhile and Dine about town happen to swing by so I have it a visit.Not located in the best of areas, Foreign Cinema was a real pleasant surprise after you enter...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here many times over the years and consistently every time the food, wine, service, and atmosphere are always great. I love sitting outside it's one of the few places you can eat outside...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Foreign Cinema is definitely a cool place to go on a warm night (oxymoron). Don't let the exterior and neighborhood deter you from trying this place out. In the future I would consider the brunch and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Only way to review this place is to breakout the meal in its entirety:TABLE - we were put right next to the door, closest to the movie screen. ONE star.SERVER - new server - he did a great job and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
8 1/2 year anniversary party. phenomenal. if they ever turn 8 1/2 again, you should go.
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Foreign Cinema for brunch is the best place to be on a lovely Sunday. The outdoor seating is so charming on a warm day. The scrambled eggs with truffle oil was the perfect way to ease into the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
had some meals here before. ok.their french toast on sunday brunches are very good.the movies they play on the outdoor is a neat gimmick.i thought it was funny they had advertised "Lust, Caution" with...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've heard good and bad reviews for this place. My experience here was nothing but good. Food was great and the wine was not too bad. Gosh I think it was my first time drinking Rose. I can't...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for Dine-Around-Town. The food was tasty, especially the duck and the soup. But there were some problems:1. Quantity for price. I know it's fine dining and all, but I hate leaving a place...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If this were a Chronicle review, Mick LaSalle would give this place a man sitting up, not clapping, but just sitting up. Not that I didn't think the decor and set up was new and cool or that our...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was simply intrigued by this restaurant showing a movie during dinner when I found out about this from a local tv show and I had to try it. You see, I live in the boonies of the east bay so I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We went here last year for the company holiday party and I was very impressed. We had the back room with all the paintings in it and it was a really cool atomosphere. The staff was extremely...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3 1/2 StarsWhat a creative concept, perfect for San Francisco- pairing patio dining with a movie showing!I've had brunch & dinner here, but unfortunately haven't had the chance to catch a showing. The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 stars.Now that that is out of the way, we went on a Saturday after making a reservation a few nights prior. Wings Of The Dove played on the screen outside and the fireplace in the main dining area...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Like porn for food. Only this porn you get to eat. If you're eating real porn, you should probably get tested.
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was looking forward to trying Foreign Cinema for a long time. We decided to sit outside so that we could watch the movie. It was a little chilly outside, but a nice experience.Unfortunately, the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The first time around, I didn't think too highly of Foreign Cinema. I had heard all this hoopla about the place when I first moved here, that I think I just expected too much. I walked away thinking I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As the 981st review, there's probably not much I can say that hasn't been said already. But, I had a fantastic dinner here last night and I will definitely go again sometime.My parents were in town...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not sure if my palate isn't refined enough for Foreign Cinema or I just didn't like it. I originally went for brunch but then decided to give it a 2nd chance with dinner. First the good:The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had the pleasure of dining here last night. It was great. We started off at the bar (small but a good crowd) and then were sat in the "tented" area between two buildings, which truth be told, I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a couple of times mostly for corporate events but never have I been disappointed in their food and wide varieties of wine!I recently partnered with the coordinator of Foreign Cinema for...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was dreading coming to Foreign Cinema for the sole reason that it's pegged as a deeply romantic spot, and that night I was meeting a bunch of guys who came up from LA, had heard about it and wanted...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great concept...!Good food...! Good service...!Note to future visitors...1. Make sure you arrive late enough the sky is dark... so you will get movie experience.2. Will be charged a "strange fee" on...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I thoroughly enjoy Foreign Cinema's brunch (haven't gone here for dinner - YET)...VERY VERY beautiful atmosphere on a nice sunny day. Our waitress was phenomenal - we brought a very cute 1 yr old who...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I thought this place was really good. It was expensive, but worth every penny. The food was excellent, the atmosphere was fabulous, and the service was impeccable. I would go back!
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I loved my experience. On a nice warm sunny summer evening, I had dinner with friends in the main dinning room at Foreign Cinema. We sat right next to the doors/windows facing the outdoor patio. We...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I live right around the corner and had been wanting to try this place for awhile. The ambience is wonderful - one of the most interesting and beautiful building in the mission - exposed cement?...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I know my review doesn't matter, but, shoot, I'll still say what I have to say. I agree with most people: great date spot, nice ambiance, yadda, yadda, yadda. But I love outdoor dining. And there...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
brunch: awesome. cocktails: awesome. decor: awesome. Dinner: less awesome as the veggie options dwindle, but i think i got a risotto (standard veggie option at a mostly meat restaurant) and it was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The first thing I have to tell you is you will not be watching a movie in the classical sense, just in case you thought you would be. The movie is projected on a concrete wall in an outside half...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 for real but gets an extra half star only because I think I could probably get my daddy to finance my next trip. And I would DEFINITELY want to go back if I am not paying.Know what I liked best...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I hope you don't actually want to see the movie...Cause making a reservation will not help.I called up at 11am and talked to a very nice woman on the phone that told me I was in luck because the movie...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really really really wanted to rate this with 5 stars. This is one of my favorites in the city. I came for the third time last week, however, and my experience was not as wonderful as my first...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
super yummy! i went for DAT and was happy with the selection offered. this is a great date place or a place to check out if you want a unique sf dinning experence.Get the Duck it was the best i've...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
really amazing drake's bay oysters, INCREDIBLE quail.
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic brunch, dinner not so much. But seriously for brunch this place is so awesome. I highly recommend leaving a big window of time open and treating yourself to a leisurely meal. You can sit...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Trendy and over-rated.Decor: Industrial chic in areas, soma cool in others, romantic european outdoor dining and cozy lodge all in one, but separate areas. Strange, but somehow, it kind of work for...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food: excellent oysters (wide variety), good food (but small portions), great desserts, wide selection of wines. I liked the fact that they had appetizers separated into two categories, based on how...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best oysters Ive ever had (God gets 5 stars for this one). Awesome date place if youre dating the typical SF trendy yuppie. Warningthe sidewalks of the Mission are littered with shit. Dog shit,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's in a very weird neighborhood.Foreign Cinema was a part of my weekend in SF where I was able to stay in a hotel and get a full blown overload of the city even though I live an hour away.When I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My food was good, not great. I went for the dine about town deal. So my choices on the menu were somewhat limited. I had the salmon, which was good, but not spectacular. The accompanying asparagus...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
went for dinner.. i'd give this place a 3.5 star.. slightly overrated in my opinion.. even with reservations, we had to wait a good 45 mins.. kinda sucks, and by the time we were seated, and ready to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 StarsI wasn't sure what to expect from Foreign Cinema. I had heard they serve a memorable brunch, but only mediocre dinner. Since it is listed as one of the more famous/must trys in SF, I had to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ok I'm depressed. I had been really, really wanting to go here. I counted off the days in my calendar. I painted my nails. Can we say anticlimactic? I ordered the halibut for $26. I regretted my...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, what a difference a week makes? What is that, five low ratings in a row from this week alone? I went there last week for dine about town and couldn't be more satisfied with a meal. Service was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
My overall experience was not enjoyable. When someone makes reservations, they should not place that party at a make-shift, dirty table with no heat lamps on a chilly San Francisco evening (temp was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Though it's a bit pricy Foreign Cinema is a San Francisco classic. I always recommend it to out of towners who want to know where to take a date. Quality food, outdoor dinning under heat-lamps, a sexy...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Seriously overrated. Trendy/hip atmosphere, but that's about it. First of all, we had a reservation for 8:30pm. Then there was some mix up so we weren't seated until 9:15pm. I was starving by...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really really love Foreign Cinema. The owner/chefs and all their cooks have such a clear love of food and what they to do with it-- it's evident in the care they put into each dish. My husband...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So, went here this past weekend. My friend really really wanted to try it. Of course I agree because who doesn't want to try a fun yummy restaurant? The ambience of this place is fantastic. The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I wanted to give this place more than 3 stars, but the reason I just had to ding the one star is because the shrimp in our seafood platter was not de-veined. What type of restaurant does not de-vein...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I both love and hate dine about town. I love that it gets me to try new restaurants by luring me in with the amazingly low price of a $32 prix fixe 3 course meal. But when you get the girls together,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4.5 Stars. I was so excited to eat here, I've been wanting to come here for awhile and I missed our last reservations during DIne About Town in December so when I got the email for DAT June, this was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great concept, but seriously overrated. The food is good, not amazing, GOOD. There wasn't really a dish I didn't like. It ran roughly $50/ person with shared appetizers, individual entrees, and a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The bouillabaisse was excellent, not too salty, lots of flavor and a nice mix of seafood. unfortunately I tried the lavender creme brulee and felt like it ruined my whole meal. Sorry people....I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Finally made it here for dinner to bid au revoir to a couple of good friends moving from the city to Seattle. Enjoyed it a lot.This place beats the pants off most other SF eateries as far as ambiance...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
loved the foodloved the outdoor seatingloved the serviceloved the bloody cesarloved the buzz I got on a Sunday afternoonWHY?........Carpaccio with horseradish sauce, pommes frites, Manchego, fried...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Loved the walkway up to the hostess podium with candles lighted on either side...felt like I was walking to the alter, that or walking towards the last meal I was going to have on Earth.Sat inside but...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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This was one of my favorite casual dining experiences. We sat outside and saw part of the movie shown on the white brick wall - what a unique offering. It was a cold night, but the heaters kept us quite warm....
citysearch.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not really a huge fan of this place for a few different reasons. This is the kind of place where you need a reservation to get in--not because it is super busy, but because the hostess will glare at...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Cool combo of fine dining and movie watching. I am not into the artsie-fartsy movies so much, but it was not too bad. Food was good, but a bit expensive for the portions. A fun dining experience for...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place will not disappoint. I've been here several times before and the food has always been excellent. Here's what we had last weekend, although the menu changes:* Dungeness crab cakes - they...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Brunch Brunch... good God, brunch... Sometimes brunch just bores me. What can I say? But can some outstanding service, kitchy digs and wonderful atmosphere change that? Sure can. Plus, literally the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Well, I was a little hesitant to even bother typing after seeing all of the four- and five-star reviews for this place, but....... After getting a Cozmo Deck 2008 (www.cozmocard.com/deck) I was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really wanted to hate this place, but the food is too good. I mean it's really fuckin' good. This cannot be denied. The ever-changing menu is more adventurous than, but in the same league as...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I brought a group here on the recommendation of a friend and the restaurant was amazing. The food was incredibly good - I don't think the prices are unreasonable for how amazing the food was....
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE this place!! I love the location, the food, the service, the movies...I love it all! Great ambiance! I love the entrance through the long hallway that makes you feel as though you are entering...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this is my favorite place to go to for brunch. i have only been here for dinner once, but i come here for brunch 7/10 times. they have yummy omelettes. i don't think i've ever ordered anything...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So since the last time my mom asked me to recommend a restaurant I took her to Dick's Restaurant and COCKtails, this time I decided to take her somewhere a bit more upscale when she wanted to have...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been coming to Foreign Cinema - as often as I can afford it - for about six years now. I can honestly say that while this restaurant has changed over that time, it has never once let me down. I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
perfection.i wish i thought of this.
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten here a few times for dinner and brunch. I prefer this place for brunch even though they play movies in their outside courtyard during dinner. The strudels were mouth watering. I had the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great atmosphere. I was looking for last minute reservations for last Saturday night and everywhere I could think of was booked. I remembered I had read earlier that day, Michael Bauer made a few...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the atmosphere gets a 4.5 - the service is awesome - my water was filled so continuously, i think i drank 40 ounces throughout the meal. but the waiter could have been slightly less creepy - nice guy,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I added an extra star because the atmosphere was amazing. The food however left much to be desired. It wasn't bad, it was just ok. Nothing special, nothing I'd go out of my way for. Mediocre is what...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is such an innovative idea...a foreign flick projected onto a wall while dining outside! What genius! The food is absolutely delicious. The baguette French toast was my favorite. It was so...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you decide to come to Foreign Cinema, make sure to get an outside table. The patio, lined with passion flower vines and other leafy wonders makes for a particularly charming experience on a weekend...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If there was a category for "Best Idea" and "Best Atmosphere", this would win hands down.We ate outside - but we didn't time it too well...it was still light out, so the movie hadn't started. If...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hosted an intimate dinner party for my bf's birthday last month, and everyone l-o-v-e-d everything about their meal. The restaurant was very busy as it was a Saturday night on one of the hottest...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ambiance, ambiance, ambiance! This place is so cute. I was quite impressed by the attention to detail both in venue and cuisine. The heated courtyard sits underneath a insulated clear plastic covering...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One time I came here with my (now ex) boyfriend when we were madly in love - not when we were fighting. I guess it showed because a gay couple 2 tables down from us bought us a dessert to share and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It gets four stars from me b.c it might be the best atmosphere of any restaurant in America. It's worth going just for that.I don't remember what the food was like. It was pretty average. I just...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I can't believe the number of positive reviews here, because based on our experience, Foreign Cinema was a BUST.My wife, son, mother and I went for a Sunday brunch in the afternoon, about 2:30pm. We...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We were there too early to enjoy the film, but the outside patio seating was lovely. The service was some of the best I've ever had. Best bottle of wine I've ever had (seriously), and fantastic...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I loved the atmosphere.Sit outside on the patio, there is a canopy & tea lights everywhere.Service was OK, nothing special. Ordered the Steamed muscles in the Thai coconut curry. He had the Mixed...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I grew up in SF and this place opened after I made my move to the NW. Heard about it on a food network special, of all things, and convinced my bro to go there with me next time I was in town. I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
When this place first opened up I remember this awesome meal that started off with the hostess sneaking us to a table even though we didn't have a reservation and instructions to tell anybody who...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I really, really wanted to like Foreign Cinema, particularly since I was introduced to it by an aunt's $100 gift certificate and a *special* trip down to San Francisco from Redwood City. I wanted to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would give FC 3.5 stars if I could, not really a full 4. Went for dinner, started with a pomegranate margarita while we waited for an outside spot next to a heater (yes you can request to be near a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My new favorite place.Service was finefood was amazing. I had the fried eggs with balsamic glaze and garlic hash. I was SO impressed...I could have eaten 2 or 3 of them.atmosphere is awesome.
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I recently got in touch with my Jewish side by attending a Slow Foods Seder dinner at the Foreign Cinema. The dinner took place in the side room/art gallery and I will have to say, after all these...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
First time I write a review but it was time!! This place is nice but certainly overrated and overpriced. The service is really nice: prompt but yet not intrusive; they accommodated us (a party of 8)...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
humph .. not impressed ..Came here for brunch and already there was a line in front. I order the Truffle egg's and pop tart after reading about how great it was on yelp. After 5 bites of the truffle...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have to tell ya, I haven't had a disappointing meal at Foreign Cinema yet!I've been wondering when it would lose it luster, it's been around long enough for it to happen, and let's face it, it...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Do locals eat here? I never do. Tonight I was presented with the reasoning. Our waiter forgot to ring in our first course. I was without a knife for course #2. My entree, fried chicken, was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I may be a little biased because my bf's friend works there. Honestly though, the food was amazing and I really liked the environment.
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Picture this scenario. You make a reservation 3 weeks in advance for a friend's birthday brunch. Once you get there, you still wait 40 minutes for your table. The restaurant is noisy, crowded, and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Actually this is more of a 4.5 stars.This is definitely a hidden gem in the not-so-pretty Mission district. You can easily miss it...I love the outdoor patio, cement wall, bright white table-clothed,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just went there for Sunday brunch, and was vividly reminded of why this is one of my favorite places in San Francisco.This is a great place for a romantic date! Lovely decor, cozy atmosphere, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place obviously needs no more reviews, but I'm going to put my two cents in anyway. It almost kills me to give them 3 stars, but my last experience was less than stellar. My first visit to FC...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i had dinner here for my birthday. i think i would have enjoyed it more if i had not been drinking vodka straight out of a bottle in a dark room all day to dull my pain over turning 30. even with that...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hey Foreign Cinema...can I just tell you that you would totally be on my Top 8 list for friends if you had a Myspace page. Cause seriously...you would.My friends and I got together last night for...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here on valentines day and they had a fixed menu which, for the money, was not all that. The food was ok but I'm sure the normal menu is much better.I gave it four stars because the place is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for a late Sunday brunch. We booked it on opentable about 1/2 an hour before we go there....it was nice not to have to wait for a table!Ambiance:The place is pretty big which is nice...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had the good fortune of being treated to a birthday meal at Foreign Cinema by a group my friends (do I have the best friends or what) and everything was absolutely wonderful.The only thing I can...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here once for brunch and once for dinner, and just let me say the food in phenomenal. I mean really. Over-priced? Maybe, but the tastiness will suffice for now. And the service wasn't too...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Nice dining experience, great service and interesting decor but a bit pricey for food that is not spectacular.
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went to brunch here on a sunny but windy sunday. We were seated in the patio and glad to say the buildings were tall enough to block the wind but not the sunshine. So brunch was off to a good start....
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend's parents were in town and we decided to go somewhere we thouht would be nice. The decor is nice, and it is cool that they show movies on the wall in the outdoor seating section. However,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Foreign Cinema is what makes San Francisco and in particular the Mission District a destination place for foodies. Walking into the long and dark entry hall leading into the sun drenched interior...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
this is based on one experience, which seems to be an atypical experience: 1 star for the kitchen; 5 stars for the wait staff. i think maybe they have a new cook in the kitchen?i went w/ my friend...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was pissed. We'd been sitting waiting for somebody to come by to take our order for.....oh I don't know, twenty minutes? The waiter, when we finally flagged him down, seemed unsure that we were his...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I finally made my way to FC on a gorgeous Sunday for a chance to partake in their highly touted Brunch menu.I arrived solo and had no reservation, but was seated pretty much immediately. It seemed...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favourite brunch place in SF...Universal Cafe comes in close second.I'm such a fan that I bring almost all my out-of-town friends here so they have something to rave about back home. The...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friends brought me here during the "Dine About Town" season a few years ago. Honestly, I don't remember what I had, but I do remember I really enjoyed my meal. I THINK I may have had the risotto....
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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This is a trendy spot is located in Mission District. We were seated promptly, just a note, if you want to watch the movie make sure you ask for seating outside on the patio. Overall the portions were small...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for a birthday last night. We were one of the first groups to arrive, and were seated right away. Service here was excellent. Food was yummy: I had the pork tenderloin and shared the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Given that it's San Francisco I would usually prefer to sit inside by the cozy fire than at the outside tables, but since it seems I always come here with a group who makes these decisions without me,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think I'm more of a hearty breakfast kind of girl. You know stacks of pancakes covered in chocolate sauce, thick toast with a chunk of melted butter, warm moist scones....And I love contemporary...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Order the brown sugar bacon...... so good!
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have eaten at FC about once a year for the last 3 years and usually love it. But, last night, we had a marginal experience. The restaurant has changed a lot. The the food was bland and tasteless,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
brunch on saturday3.5 of these stars were for slow-cooked bacon, sticky with brown sugar glazei also had a croque madame and a some of the slow cooked truffled eggs. not the greatest but not bad...he...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A very LA kind of place. AMBIANCE 4 - I am a big of fan of high quality brunch establishments and this is just it. I love the outdoor seating (and umbrellas), fancy dishes & completely unique...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The bf took me here for dinner last night to celebrate the fact THAT I QUIT SMOKING ONE YEAR AGO!!!! Yea me!We had gone here on one of our first dates two years ago so I was really looking forward to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
75 sunny degrees in April, sitting outside, crawling ivy and flowers and lights, start at 6, with your great friends, catch up on all the gossip, foie gras, gem salads, lobster (plattered so you don't...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i am a sucker for the whole cinema paradiso concept. add the food, drinks and great service and i am hooked. the sommelier, a rare female in the field, is always courteous, friendly and helpful. i...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Although the space is great the food can only be described as underwhelming.The oysters and the service were the only things up to par.1. Cheese plate- melted brie with hot potatoes, cauliflower, etc....
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The movie concept comes across gimmicky when you can't really hear the movie. Or it's a distraction because you want to enjoy the food but then there's that movie.But really I'm miffed because I ate...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Solid 4 star restaurant. The outdoor dining area feels like a cozy Tuscany courtyard with white walls. The food is solid. They have a variety of oysters to choose from. I had the Point Reyes catch...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place because it's unique, and the food is better than decent. We sat outside in the mostly-covered patio for dinner, and while it was a little chilly with the wind factor (even with the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My birthday could not have possibly been complete without a fancy and quite romantic 5 star dining experience at Foreign Cinema! Another year closer to being an old woman, the bf wanted to celebrate...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I loved everything about it!We were so wrapped up in our hanger 1 martinis that I forgot to even look up at the film that was playing!The food here was amazing. We tried 3 different features and 1...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I go to foreign cinema often.. probably about once a month for dinner. We had a friend in town last night and decided to take her there because we know it well and it has a fun & lively atmosphere. We...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for brunch and I was pleased. It was nice because I was jet-lagged and I had a hangover and it the bellinis did the trick. The atmosphere was very chic and the food was not the typical...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
read reviews beforehand and knew to order the bacon. it was good, crispy and syrupy. the "poptart" was good, nothing special. croque madame was also tasty but a bit creamy (there was a cheese-(like...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
In a decidedly weird location of Mission this is an out-of-place Uber-cool cement-cum funky decor restaurant that you can easily miss given its gray nearly camouflaged entrance. We got their too early...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Looking at all the reviews, I don't think I have to convince anyone. Yes, this place seems unassuming from the outside, but when you enter the building, you find yourself in a swanky restaurant that...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my most confident, ubiased 5-star review yet.I have to disclose, as someone working in the education field, my relationship with cash is like that of a bulldog guarding its water dish. It's...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
5 stars for:- delicious brunch- outdoor seating- beautiful interior- fireplace- silent movies outside after darkBut only 3 stars for what I have found to be underwhelming dinner entrees and service...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here last night for a belated birthday dinner. From the outside, one wouldn't be able to tell that there's a restaurant behind the double door entrance until you go through it and walk down the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This actually is the dinner & movie combination. When I first heard of Foreign Cinema I thought it was just a name, I didn't know they actually showed movies until I read up on it. Finally I got a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food is amazing here.Het voedsel is hier verbazend.La nourriture est etonnante ici.Die Nahrung ist hier erstaunlich.L'alimento stupefacente qui.O alimento surpreendente aqui.El alimento es...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a fun place to take out of towners or have a nice dinner date or even bring a crowd. The atmosphere is really what draws the crowds in. The food is good but certainly nothing that you can't...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great place for a date, family, and friends. You'll enjoy the ambience inside or outside. Outside, you can enjoy watching a film while having dinner. Inside, you'll be in a cozy atmosphere with a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've had two special occasion dinners here and both turned out very nicely. The first was New Year's Eve '07-'08, with a pre-paid reservation, etc. The meal and wine were wonderful, and I would...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for an Easter/anniversary dinner a few Sundays ago. I'd been here previously for a normal Sunday brunch with the parents, and was wowed by the maple syrup-infused bacon and the beauty of the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've heard so many wonderful things about Foreign Cinema that I must admit my expectations were very high, but in the end I had a wonderful experience. I think this is now of one of my favorite...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
fancy place with a relaxin ambiance, good for dinner before drinking. Solid wine selection, steak was good but my friends didn't enjoy it all that much. Chef wasn't happy wit dessert so we got more n...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
what other place can you see a film and enjoy a delicious meal. it's beautiful, the patio is perfect for those nights when you want to be outside, but it's just too chilly... not on the patio....
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm at a loss for words to describe this place. Everything about my entire experience here was perfect - the food, the atmosphere, the service, the company - was all spot on. It definitely takes...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you want to splurge on a fancy, fun Sunday brunch, this is the spot. The patio is beautiful and edgy at the same time. There is plenty of room, so while reservations are a good idea, it's not hard...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very nice; we had a lovely dinner, loved most of the dishes.. they seem to specialize in seafood/fish, because our seafood platter and my halibut were probably the best things we've ordered (lamb- not...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I heard so many good things about this place from Yelp so I decided to check it out for Sunday brunch! I had very high expectation and... It's Fabulous!For oyster bar, we tried half-dozen of Kumamoto....
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I flew out to San Fran for my birthday one weekend in Nov. 2006. Even though we were staying on Nob Hill we wanted to venture out for dinner. So we grabbed a reservation and headed out...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious food -- the salmon "premiere" (appetizer) was positively "ratatouille" the movie -- you can taste all the little explosions of flavor in your mouth that are positively artful. The fish dish...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Foreign Cinema, an interesting concept, but not applicable throughout the entire restaurant (from inside, where we sat, you don't have much of the silent movie in the background). Note, it was a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Had the chance to eat (and drink) here at no cost to myself, so this rating is probably skewed a little high.In any case, I thought the food was excellent, if a little small-portioned. I know "nice"...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A-MAZ-ING. Think of a drive in movie (okay, you don't sit in cars, but the movie is played outside) with 5 star food! A hidden gem because you really can't tell from the outside what is behind those...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
More like 3 and a half stars!I've only been here for dinner and only some stuff were really good. Both my mine and my boyfriend's entrees were just ok in my opinion. His was actually worse than mine...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was my first nice meal out -- now that I can eat solid food again. (Just had the tonsils out.)This place was absolutely heavenly. First you have to get there, and considering this place is on...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Why is this place located in the heart of a crappy neighborhood? This little gem of a restaurant belongs downtown, next to my office, so that I can eat here more often.The food: excellent. It was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I attended a wedding here and it was FABULOUS!!!!! Quaint but spacious, incredible ambiance, the place was romantic, intimate and comfortable at the same time. And then there was the food... omg it...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I enjoyed the food. The service left a little something to be desired. The busboy must spilled water while he was pouring a few times. Our server was not too friendly either. The food on the other...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow! Our gay boyfriends treated us to a fantastic birthday evening. Happy Birthday, Rachel G! Baked Cheese was yummy, but nothing you couldn't prepare at home. Still, I was craving melted cheese and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the second time I have eaten at this terrific restaurant. The first time was for dinner five years ago and I can't remember what I ate but I do recall it was delicious. I also recall that it...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Why I give 4 stars:1. The place is really quaint. Nice outdoor seating where they play an old french movie on the wall. Indoor seating is available too. 2. Staff is friendly.3. Food is good but not...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Easter Brunch in the outdoor patio this past weekend hit the spot. The $40 3-course had everything a gal could ask for ... and then some. Started with the ever-so-delightful french toast baguette with...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is tasty...but....it's not the seriously filling and tasty down home brunch. this is more of an uppity high end brunch. Also a tad pricier. Like semi formal, champagne and oysters kinda...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
wonderful brunch spot. lovely outdoor area. great service. we had a super cute waitress. LOVED the pop tarts, especially the peach one.. yum o yum. bit expensive (spent $30 for brunch-shared...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Foreign Cinema was such a pleasant surprise! I had heard from many people that I "had to go," and based on the description thought it'd be a cute place. Much to my surprise, it was more than cute. It...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Dear Foreign Cinema,you are so pretty. and your psuedo-outside seating area is so dream like and beautiful, AND you play movies through a projector, which is SO romantic. i really REALLY want to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I saw this featured by Giada on the Food Network, so I thought I'd try it. Unfortunately, I went on a Saturday so the mascarpone french toast wasn't on the menu. Still, the food was good and the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was almost a five--it just missed the mark. Why? It could have been the over-eager busser who refilled our water glasses maniacally after each sip, slopping water all over the table in...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What's not to love? Great food, perfect service...and get the chocolate ganache, I'm usually not a dessert person, but it was probably the best decision I've made in the last 6 weeks.
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My first Sunday brunch in SF proved to be a very enjoyable one... Thanks to Miss Seong P for picking this place!! The weather was gorgeous and Foreign Cinema has a huge outdoor dining area. Speakers...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4.5 stars. I finally got to try brunch here on Sunday. So delicious. I'm only docking half a star because the hostesses were not that pleasant when I was putting my name on the list for a table.The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What a lovely dinner! Came here for my brother's birthday on several recommendations from friends and of course Yelp and I was not disappointed.It was cool out so we chose to eat inside, but were...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
lets do brunchtranslation, lets trick euge with promises of champagne and make him go to a sample sale next door. the wait? there was none. we basically got seated right away, noonish on a nice sunday...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Many of my foodie friends rave about this place so for a highly-anticipated girls night out sans husbands and babies, I made a reservation for 8 here. The restaurant decor is lovely--high ceilings,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been here for brunch, so I guess I've yet to enjoy the proper Foreign Cinema experience, but the food I've had here so far is mouth-watering. Must.... have... more.... slow-cooked.......
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
WOW.. I remember looking up the review for Foreign Cinema back in January and there were only about 600 reviews then. In less than 2 months, there has been an additional 200 reviews?!!! That's...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE THIS PLACE!! Come here once a year for staff party, and i enjoy it everytime! the ambiance is soothing and relaxing, and the food is exquisite and satisfying!! Not too sure about the location...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Any place with maple-syrup-cured bacon is aces with me. They also have a selection of delicious little oysters on the half shell and fantastic, murderous bloody marys. Well, I don't know if the bloody...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Loved the food, excellent wine menu. Went with a few friends and they sat us upstairs, which was nice because it was overlooking the restaurant below however we all thought it would be more fun if we...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
