Verdict
Destinations
Restaurant · San Francisco

Foreign Cinema

A Mission stalwart with a covered courtyard where classic films are projected during dinner.

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The verdict

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 chickenthe dish the kitchen is known for, with hummus and Moroccan carrots
  • The oysters to start, and the seasonal pop tart at weekend brunchthe raw bar and brunch are reliably good
  • Coming only for the foodthe 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 — estimated
You pay a premium partly for the setting; the food is good but the experience is the main event.
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What it feels like

Reading the room, traveller by traveller

  • Couples

    A courtyard table under a projected film is one of the more romantic dinners in the city.

  • With friends

    Fun for a group that wants atmosphere as much as a meal — also a popular brunch.

Good to know

Before you go

Cost
$$$
Time
2 hours
Last verified
2026-06-17
Best time
Evening, for the projection; request a courtyard table
Booking
Reservations recommended
Accessibility
Covered courtyard plus indoor seating
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