Foreign Cinema

Mission, San Francisco · restaurant

About Foreign Cinema

An open-air courtyard behind a blank Mission facade where films project on whitewashed brick at dusk. The California-Mediterranean menu changes daily with what’s in season: oysters from the raw bar, the perennial Madras curry-sesame fried chicken, and plates that shift fast enough to justify returning often. Weekend brunch in the same courtyard is its own draw.

What to order at Foreign Cinema

  • Madras Bloody Mary

    $16

    Tomato juice, vodka, lime juice, a splash of sherry vinegar, South Indian curry powder, and turmeric

  • Pacific Ahi Poke

    $25

    Sashimi-grade ahi tuna with sesame and citrus, served as a starter or shared plate

  • Oysters

    $25

    Rotating Pacific selection from the full raw bar; ask what landed today

  • Croque Madame

    $17

    Ham & gruyere toast crowned with egg and bechamel, served with fries

  • Shellfish Bar

    $30

    Daily rotating raw & cooked shellfish with ponzu and yuzu mayo

  • 5-Spice Duck

    $45

    Peppercorn-crusted breast and leg, crisoy but medium rare, roasted cherries, sautéed turnip greens

  • Madras Curry-Sesame Fried Chicken

    $28

    Chickpea hummus, Moroccan carrots, radicchio, the perennial menu anchor

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