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Sundance Kabuki Cinemas
(Now Closed)Movie Theater and Indie Movie Theater
Japantown, San Francisco
Has a stamp of approval from SF Weekly and SFist
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Pick your own seat! A little pricey but worth the tradeoff.
Seat G13 in balcony, auditorium 1, is easy to get to, but does not have a table to place your wine bottles or good baskets on
Fabulous employee by the name of Greg. Always willing to serve and give the guests the best possible movie experience.
Enjoy AMAZING Indian food and cocktails across the street at Dosa before or after your film.
Bars on second and third floors. Use the elevator to get between them so you don't have to show your stamp.- Balcony 1 is the best - bring your wine and popcorn with REAL butter with you
a few bucks more than a normal theatre but TOTALLY worth it. Buy tickets online and reserve seats to avoid having to show up 30 minutes early. Snack bar is cheaper, FREE refills on popcorn and they ha
Greg SmithiesAugust 2, 2011While you can drink in most of the theatres here, make sure you book in the correct ones. You can't drink in cinema 7 and 8 Read more
T.LOFebruary 1, 2012Mostly locals great space since its been renovated. Love going here on the weekends to avoid bridge and tunnel!!!
Kian LaviMay 16, 2017Can't speak about the AMC that's replaced it, but the Kabuki was once our go-to for $6 Tuesdays.
Very expensive. But nicest theater in town with assigned seats. Show up early. Get seats. Hang out and drink and eat.
MazdaOctober 28, 2010Sundance Cinemas is a movie theatre owned by Robert Redford's Sundance Group that aims to showcase independent, documentary and foreign-language films as well as some studio projects.
Jess CliftonAugust 9, 2009anytime you can see a movie in Auditorium #1, sit in the balcony. It's 21+ and you have direct access to the balcony bar. Plus, the seats are super comfortable. Best for 2 ppl.
Gilt CityJanuary 11, 2011On January 19, Gilt City members can watch Ashton and Natalie heat up the big screen before everyone else...Comedy, Kutcher... oh, and beer and wine. Not a bad way to spend an evening.
Eli BrumbaughMarch 31, 2014Great final film from a brilliant director. Fantastic allegory of the modern world's appetite for war.
Make sure you buy tickets in advance online to ensure the best seats!
Make sure you're in the over-21 theaters if you plan on drinking, or be prepared for a sad sober time.
Center for Asian American MediaFebruary 24, 2011If you plan on checking out the 29th SF International Asian American Film Festival, you can buy tickets in advance to any screening at the Sundance Kabuki Box Office. 2/24 to 3/10 daily 4-9pm Read more
Nick CadeDecember 8, 2009The dopest thing about this theatre is the option to buy specific seats for the show. If you're into movies this really counts. There are also some good Korean bbq joints right up the street.
Not sure if it's allowed, but I've brought my own wine in the past... Then all you need is to buy some yummy snacks and enjoy the show!
Sometimes they serve tater tots at the bar and seriously who doesn't like tater tots.
Jessica ChanApril 10, 2012reserved seats & real buttered popcorn make this the best theater in the city.
Kelly 🍰October 1, 2012Yay for reserved seating, and buying booze and food to eat in the clean and cozy theatre
Most folks respect the reserved seating assignments. Have an adult beverage upstairs.
There is a stamp machine for parking validation near the entrance.
There is a cash bar with no lines up on the balcony level near the entrance to the theater
Mansi ShahMarch 3, 2016You can only drink in the upstairs area which we didn't know when we bought the tickets -_-
Pretty nice theater, love the assigned seating and booze :)
Shows sell out quick! Get tixs early & grab a glass of wine at the balcony bar.
Helen ZhangSeptember 16, 2015Kind of pricey. But you get to choose your seats and drink alcohol in the theater
Adam RosenbergAugust 19, 2013Instead of leaving in the middle of the movie to use the bathroom, use your cup as a urine receptacle! In some cultures this known as a "Trucker Bomb"
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Sundance Kabuki Cinemas
1881 Post St (at Fillmore St)
San Francisco, CA 94115
United States
San Francisco, CA 94115
United States
(415) 346-3243
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