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Sundance Kabuki Cinemas
(Now Closed)Movie Theater and Indie Movie Theater
Japantown, San Francisco
The experts at SF Weekly and SFist recommend this place
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Very expensive. But nicest theater in town with assigned seats. Show up early. Get seats. Hang out and drink and eat.
Leave time to park if going by car. There's a garage under Sundance and another one block east (or get lucky with street parking).
Christie HeikkinenNovember 2, 201221+ balcony seating with specialty themed cocktails! You can reserve your seats with their website.
Bars on second and third floors. Use the elevator to get between them so you don't have to show your stamp.
Pick your own seat! A little pricey but worth the tradeoff.
Reserved seating, 21+, great beer selection - this is the ULTIMATE movie theatre going experience!
A place you can get alcohol and assigned seats. Don't forget your ID though!
Kian LaviMay 16, 2017Can't speak about the AMC that's replaced it, but the Kabuki was once our go-to for $6 Tuesdays.
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!
T.LOFebruary 1, 2012Mostly locals great space since its been renovated. Love going here on the weekends to avoid bridge and tunnel!!!
Zachary Reiss-DavisJanuary 16, 2013Get a coffee from the main area and a shot of whiskey from the bar; instant do-it-yourself Irish Coffee.
The balcony seating is the best because your can buy alcohol.
Myke MansbergerMay 24, 2014Don't sit in the front row of the balcony. There's a bar, but not the drinking kind.
- Balcony 1 is the best - bring your wine and popcorn with REAL butter with you
Most folks respect the reserved seating assignments. Have an adult beverage upstairs.
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.
Fabulous employee by the name of Greg. Always willing to serve and give the guests the best possible movie experience.
Kim De GuzmanApril 23, 2017No longer the Sundance Kabuki. It's now owned by AMC, and they no longer validate parking if you park in Japantown. ☹️ they play ads before movies, and service isn't as good as before.- Enjoy AMAZING Indian food and cocktails across the street at Dosa before or after your film.
Jessica ChanApril 10, 2012reserved seats & real buttered popcorn make this the best theater in the city.
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
Kelly 🍰October 1, 2012Yay for reserved seating, and buying booze and food to eat in the clean and cozy theatre
Pretty nice theater, love the assigned seating and booze :)
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
Eric M.November 11, 2012You see the movie better with your eyes open. And get a drunk at the bar while you are at it.
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.
Helen ZhangSeptember 16, 2015Kind of pricey. But you get to choose your seats and drink alcohol in the theater
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.
Sometimes they serve tater tots at the bar and seriously who doesn't like tater tots.
Tickets are returnable for a full refund if you buy in advance and can no longer attend!
Jonathan WellsNovember 26, 2016Theater 3 is next to a karaoke lounge. We could hear sound bleed several times during our evening screening. Asked manager for refund. Sundance you can do better for $16.50/ticket.
There is a cash bar with no lines up on the balcony level near the entrance to the theater
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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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