[Dinner] Foreign Cinema - Table for Four

Foreign Cinema
Exceptional Californian-Mediterranean cuisine, under the night sky with movies playing, their location has it all, one of the premier places for a restaurant buyout, a cozy bar with a full menu and always packed with new friends. Indoor dining in a well appointed room, or outdoors under the San Francisco fog with a movie projected on a huge wall. This Thursday will be That's Dancing.

Their menu is usually packed with old favorites and newer surprises, custom drinks and decadent desserts.

I only got a small table this time, four seats.

They have a no-show fee, and I am not collecting a deposit, so I trust those who sign up will attend.

Minutiae
Movie: That's Dancing
The history of dance depicted on film.
Directed by Jack Haley Jr., USA/1985, 105min, Rated G
Black and White

History
Established in 1999, Foreign Cinema redefines the dining experience, combining the allure of Californian-Mediterranean cuisine with the enchantment of outdoor movie screenings. Nestled in the heart of San Francisco, this iconic venue serves as a beacon for culinary and film aficionados from around the globe.
from restaurant website

Chef - Owners: Gayle Pirie and John Clark

Menus and Reviews
Foreign Cinema
Foreign Cinema (Instagram)
Foreign Cinema (Check Please! Bay Area)

Administratriva
Entrees are $30-$46, with some more expensive options, appetizers average $25. Expect $80 before tax and tip, alcoholic drinks can greatly increase this estimate.

Dress is smart casual

Taxes and Restaurant Fees
Dining in San Francisco has a sales tax (8.625%) and an employee health mandate (6.5%), a tip (20%) may be automatically added, even on individual bills, if not we expect a 20% minimum tip to be paid for individual bills. We will try to get separate checks, but prefer cash.

Each diner is responsible for their own orders and costs but we will have to consolidate and divvy up the final bill accordingly.

Please bring cash or have Zelle or Apple Cash available.

Transportation to Foreign Cinema
MUNI: 14, 49
BART: 24th Street (2 blocks away)
Finding street parking in the mission neighborhood is usually difficult.
Parking garages can be found nearby

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Many thanks for the photos and history from restaurant website

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