Foreign Cinema
Foreign Cinema serves Californian-Mediterranean cooking at 2534 Mission St, with craft cocktails and an extensive wine list.
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- Address
- 2534 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110
- Phone
- (415) 648-7600
- Website
- foreigncinema.com
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Californian-Mediterranean cooking on Mission Street
Californian-Mediterranean cooking anchors Foreign Cinema at 2534 Mission St. Five-spice duck breast, oysters, and fried chicken give the menu concrete reference points for brunch or dinner plans.
World's Best Wine Lists Awards 2022
World's Best Wine Lists Awards named the restaurant a 2022 WBWL Category Winner and gave it a 2022 WBWL 3-Star level. Star Wine List also recognized it in 2026, supporting wine-focused planning.
Courtyard, open kitchen, and private dining
Courtyard seating, an open kitchen, and private dining broaden the formats beyond a standard dining room. Leisurely pacing, lively noise, and smart casual dress suit a longer, conversation-aware meal with polish.
Awards and Standing
Comparable venues nearby, for context on price, style, and recognition.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign Cinema | Californian-Mediterranean | $$$ | Mission | |
| The Pearl | Cal-Mediterranean | $$$ | , | Potrero Hill |
| The Barrel Room | Quarterly Regional American Wine Bar | $$$ | Chinatown | |
| Alora | California Mediterranean | $$$ | , | Financial District/South Beach |
| Mägo | Contemporary Colombian | $$$ | Michelin Plate | Piedmont Avenue |
| Oma San Francisco Station | Japanese Omakase | $$$ | Michelin Plate | Japantown |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
James Beard Award Semi Finalist
James Beard Award
Star Wine List
Star Wine List
Opinionated About Dining Casual in North America Ranked #859
Opinionated About Dining
Opinionated About Dining Casual in North America Ranked #841
Opinionated About Dining
World's Best Wine Lists Awards WBWL 3-Star
World's Best Wine Lists Awards
World's Best Wine Lists Awards WBWL Category Winner
World's Best Wine Lists Awards
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At a Glance
- Well Known
- Lively
- Elegant
- Trendy
- Date Night
- Special Occasion
- Brunch
- Group Dining
- Courtyard
- Open Kitchen
- Private Dining
- Extensive Wine List
- Craft Cocktails
- Farm To Table
- Local Sourcing
Current opening hours
- Monday
- 5–9:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 5–9:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 5–9:30 PM
- Thursday
- 5–9:30 PM
- Friday
- 5–10 PM
- Saturday
- 10:30 AM–2 PM, 5–10 PM
- Sunday
- 10:30 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Warm, elegant indoor spaces with burning fireplaces and a lively, heated courtyard featuring movie projections on the wall, creating a sensual and cinematic atmosphere.