VerdictDestinations Restaurant · San Francisco
Foreign Cinema
A Mission stalwart with a covered courtyard where classic films are projected during dinner.
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Worth the table for…
Great for
- Couples
- Solo travellers
- Foodies
- Romantics
- Photographers
Depends
- Travellers on a budget
- If you've only got a day
Not for
- Families with kids
- History & culture buffs
Worth it for couples, solo travellers and foodies; not for families with kids.
What to order
The plates that decide it
The Madras curry-sesame fried chicken — the dish the kitchen is known for, with hummus and Moroccan carrots
The oysters to start, and the seasonal pop tart at weekend brunch — the raw bar and brunch are reliably good
Coming only for the food — the projected-film courtyard is what makes it special
Why we say this
Insider secrets & local vibes
The film-in-the-courtyard concept makes for a distinctive, atmospheric date night that's hard to replicate.
Not independently verified — estimatedYou pay a premium partly for the setting; the food is good but the experience is the main event.
Not independently verified — estimatedWhat it feels like
Reading the room, traveller by traveller
Good to know
Before you go
- Best time
- Evening, for the projection; request a courtyard table
- Booking
- Reservations recommended
- Accessibility
- Covered courtyard plus indoor seating
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