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Prologue:

Foreign Cinema is one of the most popular restaurants in San Francisco and specializes in Californian Mediterranean cuisine.

We arrived right after it opened for dinner at 5:30P and did not have any problems getting a table right away.

The restaurant was a movie theater in its previous life and has been converted into a restaurant with an open section for movie screenings at dusk. But seriously, who comes here for the movies?

Exterior.

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Patio dining area.

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Lolla Rossa lettuces with blood oranges pistachios blood orange vinaigrette and fromage blanc.

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Monterrey calamari with Oaxaca mole and tortilla chips.

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Coffee rubbed Kobe steak almond sauce Romesco grilled artichokes roasted turnips and fresh greens.

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Wild trout over butter beans asparagus and beurre blanc sauce.

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Artisan breads.

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Valrhona chocolate pot de creme.

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Apple bourbon bread pudding with vanilla ice cream and toasted oats. Too simple and average for me.

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Charming hostesses.

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========== Foreign Cinema ==========



Staff: 10/10
Cleanliness: 10/10
Value for money: 8/10
Atmosphere: 10/10
Location: 7/10
Food: 9/10

Summary:

This establishment appeals to the gourmand and film lover at the same time. The food is well executed offering a myriad of classic interpretations with a twist through the use of local fresh produce. Its unique ambiance features an indoor and outdoor area where a movie screening takes place every night.

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