Alamo Drafthouse Cinema is one of The 15 Best Movie Theaters in San Francisco.

1. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

9.4
2550 Mission St (btwn 21st & 22nd St), San Francisco, CA
Movie Theater · Mission District · 146 tips and reviews

Jonathan C.Jonathan Crawford: Get the queso if it’s your first time! Then the buffalo cauliflower. Pro tip: Always order waters with your order for free!

Kyle M.Kyle Meyer: Better places exist for actually watching a movie—the at your seat service ends up making it hard to stay focused on what you actually came for. Beautiful theater, food is eh, beer list is great.

Laurence B.Laurence B: This is how movie theaters should be. Reserved seats. Food and drink brought to your seat whenever you want. Real butter on the popcorn.

AMC Metreon 16 is one of The 15 Best Movie Theaters in San Francisco.

2. AMC Metreon 16

8.1
135 4th St Ste 3000 (at Mission St), San Francisco, CA
Movie Theater · SoMa · 278 tips and reviews

:):): Great place to see block busters with surprisingly good food - I had a delicious gyro there :) nom Nom NOM

Suko Q.Suko Q: go upstairs to the self serve kiosk, much faster to buy a ticket

Maria D.Maria Diaz: The bodega across the street has a great beer selection and has little bottles of alcohol. I'm not telling you to sneak in booze, but i'm just letting you know it's there.

Oddball Films is one of The 15 Best Movie Theaters in San Francisco.

3. Oddball Films

8.1
275 Capp St (18th), San Francisco, CA
Movie Theater · Mission District · 10 tips and reviews

Emiliano D.Emiliano Dias: Great cheap $10 night in a unique location. Very different programs.

The Bold ItalicThe Bold Italic: Interesting factoid: Stephen Parr licenses clips and footage from his library for use in television, advertising and movies. Read more.

James B.James B.: Dress for warmth. And BYOB.

Dolby Cinema is one of The 15 Best Movie Theaters in San Francisco.

4. Dolby Cinema

8.2
1275 Market St (at 9th St), San Francisco, CA
Movie Theater · SoMa · 2 tips and reviews

Ryan L.Ryan Leggett: Phenomenal place to see a movie. The best sound and picture quality I’ve experienced anywhere.

Catherine M.Catherine M. 🍷: What an experience! Special screenings as this is a working lab, invite-only.

Premier Theatre at Lucasfilm is one of The 15 Best Movie Theaters in San Francisco.

5. Premier Theatre at Lucasfilm

8.1
1 Letterman Dr, San Francisco, CA
Movie Theater · Presidio National Park · 2 tips and reviews

Ricardo C.Ricardo Chavarria: Sit near the center, under one of the red LED that are barely visible on the ceiling, those spots are (THX) certified for great sound.

Jennifer S.Jennifer S: SF hidden gem

Regal Stonestown Galleria ScreenX, 4DX, & RPX is one of The 15 Best Movie Theaters in San Francisco.

6. Regal Stonestown Galleria ScreenX, 4DX, & RPX

7.9
3251 20th Avenue, San Francisco, CA
Movie Theater · Stonestown · 6 tips and reviews

ᴡ V.ᴡ Vejmola: Real awesome theater I request you to make a visit As well enjoy a movie with popcorn and soda the Avions makes you feel like you’re in a high end theater 🎭

ShreyaShreya: Better late than never

Bennett W W.Bennett W Wong: Excellent concept, great use of the space by putting a movie theater here. Want to catch the latest movie on big screen? Regal Stonestown Galleria is here for that.

4 Star Theatre is one of The 15 Best Movie Theaters in San Francisco.

7. 4 Star Theatre

7.8
2200 Clement St (at 23rd Ave), San Francisco, CA
Movie Theater · Outer Richmond · 10 tips and reviews

Kira L.Kira Laura: Tiny theater with about 10 rows of 5 seats. Great exciting movie!

Orlando Z.Orlando Zepeda: support the little guy

Karen F.Karen Fong: $2 off your ticket if you live in the 94121! Gotta prove it with your ID or driver's license.

Variety Screening Room is one of The 15 Best Movie Theaters in San Francisco.

8. Variety Screening Room

7.4
582 Market St Ste 101 (at Montgomery St), San Francisco, CA
Movie Theater · Financial District · 2 tips and reviews

Rina W.Rina Weisman: This is a private theatre, owned and operated by Variety Children's Charity of Northern California; visit www.varietync.org to learn more

Steven W.Steven Wiig: Great room to see a film!

Presidio Theater is one of The 15 Best Movie Theaters in San Francisco.

9. Presidio Theater

6.9
2340 Chestnut St (btwn Divisadero & Scott St), San Francisco, CA
Movie Theater · Marina District · 15 tips and reviews

Farrah F.Farrah Falcone: Caramel corn is tasty. Small theaters and sells out quickly if it's a popular film.

Malte G.Malte Goesche: Theater 4 has only 33 seats and I've got friends w/ bigger screens.

Jess L.Jess L: Great old school movie theater with classic marquee.

Foreign Cinema is one of The 15 Best Movie Theaters in San Francisco.

10. Foreign Cinema

9.3
2534 Mission St (btwn 21st & 22nd St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Mission District · 362 tips and reviews

Aaron K.Aaron K: Good for brunch or dinner--the crab frittata is amazing. I hear the bacon is to die for.

EaterEater: Like Zuni, a onetime trailblazer inspired by the Chez Panisse mantra. And like Zuni, a fully-fledged restaurant on all levels, from food to service. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

ZAGATZAGAT: The housemade organic fruit “Pop Tarts” is a must for weekend brunch.

Yerba Buena Center for the Arts is one of The 15 Best Movie Theaters in San Francisco.

11. Yerba Buena Center for the Arts

8.8
701 Mission St (at 3rd St), San Francisco, CA
Art Museum · SoMa · 50 tips and reviews

Jussi H.Jussi Häyhä: One the best museums in SF. Not too big.

US Open Tennis ChampionshipsUS Open Tennis Championships: US Open partner American Express will be hosting US Open viewing parties on finals weekend (9/10/11-9/11/11). Come on by and check out the world's best tennis players on the sport's largest stage! Read more.

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: The center doesn’t have its own café, but adjacent to Yerba Buena Gardens are the B Restaurant & Bar and Samovar Tea Lounge – two rooftop spots that are perfect on a sunny day.

Balboa Theatre is one of The 15 Best Movie Theaters in San Francisco.

12. Balboa Theatre

8.3
3630 Balboa St (btwn 37th & 38th Ave), San Francisco, CA
Indie Movie Theater · Outer Richmond · 34 tips and reviews

WhiskeyAvengerWhiskeyAvenger: Awesome old theater. They have themed days hosted with beer. Check the schedule for events.

Eli F.Eli Felicitas: Such a deal ! First run movies and cheap tickets !

Phil D.Phil Dokas: Keep the Balboa Theater open! Support the Kickstarter! Read more.

Victoria Theatre is one of The 15 Best Movie Theaters in San Francisco.

13. Victoria Theatre

8.2
2961 16th St (btwn Mission & S Van Ness), San Francisco, CA
Theater · Mission District · 15 tips and reviews

Matthew N.Matthew Nickler: Great local theater. Love it.

Eliel J.Eliel Johnson: check out the bicycle film festival

Marvella V.Marvella Villasenor: Awesome sex and the city live show

Potrero Screening Room aka "Dolby Theatre" is one of The 15 Best Movie Theaters in San Francisco.

14. Potrero Screening Room aka "Dolby Theatre"

7.7
100 Potrero Ave (at Alameda St), San Francisco, CA
Research Laboratory · Mission District · 2 tips and reviews

Eric A.Eric Ang: If you have an opportunity to watch a movie here. Make sure to go because it's one of the best, if not best sound experience you'll have

Alex G.Alex Gronbach: The 3rd quietest theater in the world, when combined with Dolby Atmos, leads to an amazing movie going experience. When I can, I'll go no matter what the movie is. My favorite theater hands down!

San Francisco Art Institute is one of The 15 Best Movie Theaters in San Francisco.

15. San Francisco Art Institute

8.9
800 Chestnut St (Jones St), San Francisco, CA
Trade School · Russian Hill · 15 tips and reviews

Alana W.Alana Washington: Check out this open air campus. The entire building's structure that is designed to carve out picture perfect views of SF. Rivera mural is fantastic as are the current student installations.

Pete I.Pete Ippel: Check out the great view from Pete's Cafe. Enjoy the fish pond in the courtyard, view the Diego Rivera mural, Walter McBean Gallery, and look out for ghosts coming from the tower, it's art school too

PeterPeter: Spectacualr views. Serene. A wonderful space to share with a book or good company.