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    Sons & Daughters

    4.2 (829 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndNew American
    Closed 5:30 pm - 8:00 PM

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    Alex C.

    Innovative, some dishes hit and some missed. We love trying interesting fine dining restaurants. Sons and daughters is located near union square in San Francisco. The restaurant is small with dim lighting and is nice and quiet. The service was good but not great. The highlights include a description of every dish when it is served. It was hard to understand a few of the staff since they had strong accents. Disappointing was the fact that after presenting the dishes the staff seemed to run away and didn't want to spend the time answering questions. The delivery of the food was also not the well choreographed dance at most high end restaurants. If that matters to you sons and daughters didn't deliver. As for the food. The presentation was very good. A few dishes really worked well. The seaweed pancake was quite nice. There was a buckwheat blueberry dish that hit well. The halibut was good as well. The duck was disappointing. They made a big deal of it but in the end it wasn't great. Desserts were nice as well. Overall it was good but not great. Not as good as similarly priced options in San Francisco but innovate.

    Sarah Z.

    O. M. G. I looooved this meal. The experience was awesome and I can really tell how important it was that their ingredients were locally sourced and curated to the T. We made a reservation for 8PM. We were instructed to not arrive more than 5 minutes early which was exactly what we did. Food here was splendid. Because it was Nordic-style, a lot of the dishes had elements of pickling and fermentation. Every bite was so flavorful despite the small bite sized portions of each dish. My favorite was the grilled lobster!!

    Brandon Y.

    One of the top two tasting experiences in the country. Chef Harrison and the entire team delivered an exceptional evening. Standout dishes included the venison with elderberry and the beautifully executed halibut. The beverage pairing was extraordinary highlighted by the Clos Rougeard, easily the best red wine I've ever tasted. Service was warm, personal, and thoughtful, with each chef introducing themselves throughout the meal. I truly can't recommend this restaurant highly enough. Fully deserving of Top 50 recognition and even 3-star accolades. Huge thanks to Chef Harrison, Alexis, Chimay, Alex, Frida, David, Joe, Evan, and the whole team.

    Rutabaga
    Andrea Z.

    Made reservations for 4 at 6:30pm, arrived a bit early around 6:05 and were a bit too early to be seated so walked around the neighborhood until our table was ready. Upon checking in they took coats, jackets and bags which was a nice touch. We were seated in a nice private room downstairs which we really enjoyed. Food: Nordic inspired with local California produce highlighted, most of the ingredients are locally procured and even the ceramics were procured primarily from local producers which was amazing to see and experience. Root Vegetable Toasted Grain Broth - a really nice salty savory start to the meal, broth was super rich in flavor without any protein which was very impressive Prawn on Swedish crips bread - nice light bite, prawn was sweet and delicate with some tangy savory notes from the gooseberry garum Beef Tare Tare - very punchy in flavor, smokiness from the grilled butter, slightly gamey Cured duck heart - very unique and interesting horseradish added a bit of spiciness, the sorrel added freshness favorite of the 3 small bites Scallop - prepared two ways, the raw scallop was topped with pickled seeds and smoked with doulas fir really unique combination of flavors, the cooked scallop was served almost like a taco was fantastic creamy smoked scallop filling wrapped with a buttery flatbread The house made bread with cheese - a beautiful little loaf of toasted spelt bread cut into four slices served warm with the creamy fresh cow's milk cheese that had a bright tanginess and was so soft it spread like butter Black Cod - the most tender piece of fish i've ever eaten, this melted in my mouth paired with a delicious creamy sunchoke puree, the tallow really added richness to the dish and the barley provided some nice textural contrast Rutabaga - very unique and perhaps my favorite dish, this centered around a new rutabaga turnip hybrid which was Buckwheat & Chestnuts - a delicious warm bowl of grains topped with a shaved fresh chestnut and and mushrooms, super comforting and hearty Guinea hen - perfectly roasted, meat was tender and flavorful, served with onions, an herb oil, and mushrooms Venison - served rare to medium rare, meat was tender, the beet pairing was so interesting adding a slight sweet earthiness to the dish Crab apple sorbet - tart and acidic, a punchy transition to dessert, really cleansed the pallet Yogurt and Quince - no too sweet, creamy tangy yogurt with sweet poached quince to add contrast, the cookie served with this was just barely sweet a very interesting combination Acorn cake - like a frozen truffle, savory from the miso, almost chocolate like in flavor Sweet bun - reminded me of a tiny cinnamon roll, favorite sweet bite of the evening Kombucha jelly - gummy/jelly like texture with the flavor of kombucha Drink: Wine pairing was really well rounded with a great variety, from light whites, to sparkling wines, some robust reds, and even a sherry in the mix. Non-Alcoholic Beverage pairing - we actually preferred this, super unique drinks which really matched perfectly with each course, color of the drinks were very similar to the wines that were paired with the meal, whimsical and delicious would recommend giving this option a try, truly impressive Service was excellent, super warm and friendly staff with incredible in depth knowledge of not only the food and beverage but even the details on each of the plates that dishes were served on. Refined and elegant presentation. Loved that chefs walked in to introduce dishes throughout the meal. The restaurant really puts in the effort to get to know each guest and were genuinely interested in connecting with those dining with them. Overall thoroughly enjoyed our meal at Son and Daughter, truly a special experience. The food, service, drinks and ambiance were warm, intimate and refined. Food really highlights Nordic cuisine with unique California ingredients. All the savory dishes were innovative, unique and delicious with great variety. The desserts were lighter and less sweet than expected, I do wish there was one that was a little sweeter to finish the meal. We were quite full and satisfied at the end of the meal. Definitely worth a visit if you enjoy Nordic style fermentation heavy tasting menus.

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    Christina S.

    I would almost give it a 4 star. I dunno,,, that's tough. 4 for a Michelin maybe?. 5 is fitting though I guess. It was delicious but I'd say out of all the places I've visited. It's under top 3 for sure. The desserts were the things I were least impressed by. My friend says the acorn dessert tasted like the smell of her babies vomit... and yes it was a little sour almost. I would never go for seconds. The kombucha was excited for but it was just biting into a sugar ball. Sweet. The little roll was the best. The bread and spread mid meal was MY FAVORITE part. Who doesn't love bread omg. It's always my favorite part of a dinner. The meal was interesting over all in comparison to other places I have been to. Small bites. I did think I was still hungry when I left but as I walked around I felt myself filling up and I was content. Over all great meal and unique flavors. I don't think I would have found this place if it wasn't for the reccomendations from another Michelin restaurant I reached out to. So thank you for that. Ambiance was elegant and yet dark. I'd love to visit again in the future.

    Heather S.

    First, I am really disappointed that I'm giving it the rating that I am, I had extremely high hopes for this place. My wife and I always celebrate special occasions by treating ourselves to various Michelin star restaurants and we have been to a fair amount in the city - but I will say that this doesn't rank as high as others (ie Birdsong, Kiln, Saison, Acquerello , etc) in both food and service. First when we were seated they told us happy birthday even though we were celebrating our anniversary. I mean you have 6 tables in the restaurant and we were the first to come in and it says right in front of you on the card you nicely laid out for us that it's our anniversary. He eventually corrected himself but kept joking about it even at the end. It also seemed no one else around us was celebrating anything. I did the non-alcoholic pairing, while some of the drinks were huge hits, there were almost the same amount that were not. Some were bitter (think celery juice and another bear juice) while others were not good at all (imagine drinking the water that sits on top of your non-fat Greek yogurt, ya they had one like that). When it came to the service, they were very knowledgeable, and I appreciated their sustainability story around every dish, but I would say they weren't exactly friendly and as the night progressed, the overall atmosphere seemed a bit stuffy. Not once did anyone ask how we were doing or our thoughts on the drinks or dishes, I tried to proactively bring it up and they were responsive and hoped to have it reciprocated but I guess it didn't work out. Now with the food. I will say that their snacks in the beginning and the end were highlights compared to their actual courses. Even their caviar course was overshadowed by the taste of celery that I couldn't tell you how good or not good the caviar was. If I'm paying $115 each on top of the meal for caviar, I would like to taste it have it as the star of the show. They brought out the entire duck breast to show us and explained the story which was appreciated, but at the end - I didn't expect to only get a small sliver of the breast - I mean what a tease. Every other restaurant that offers a tasting menu serves a bit of a heartier meat course. Everything seemed to be overshadowed by broths or foams which was a bummer. The worst part was dessert. We were given a lovage herb sorbet - basically tasted very bitter and could not get the taste out of my mouth. I would say the main highlights of the night were the scallop and halibut but again they were overpowered by either seeds or broths that took away from the beauty. I understand wanting to push the envelope and be unique and different in flavors, but sometimes it's good to have something that compliments or helps highlight the main part of the dish vs hide or clash. Again, some highlights and some misses. Unfortunately more misses than wins.

    Anna L.

    Every dish I tried was fresh, flavorful, and intensely aromatic, which was a novel experience for me. Sometimes I felt the tasting menu was too extensive to finish in one go. For me, the standout dishes were the marinated pork, radish, scallops, and smoked duck. However, all the dishes were delicious.

    Caviar was super great!
    Sirikanya p.

    Amazing experience. Service was beyond my expectation. The look from outside was a little bit sketchy but once I entered, seemed like I was in another world.... They were so creative about food..they did it in the little area and all of them were so gorgeous.... Two down side were the length of dinner which took me and my friend almost 4 hours to finish ( we decided to try their caviar ~ so it was longer too) and food was a bit salty. When it came to parking.... So difficult but there was a garage really close by so no worry about that Try this Michelin star restaurant for your experience!!

    Friday, September 13th, 2024 - Towels
    Elena N.

    3.5 STARS Date: Friday, September 13th, 2024 Time: 8:30pm Party of: 2 Meal: Birthday Dinner Reservations Made: via Tock about 3 weeks prior Sons & Daughters Tasting Menu - Summer 2024 ($295) x2, Supplemental Caviar Course ($115) x2 *Pressed tomatoes with last year's black garlic and green juniper oil *Raw spot prawn with Swedish crisp bread and gooseberry garum *Elderberries with Millbrook venison, coastal redwood and grilled butter *Turnips with miso and fresh horseradish *Tomatoes and their leaves with unripe plums, preserved blueberries and juiced cucumber *Locally caught halibut with currant wood oil and fermented root vegetables *Supplemental Course - Sustainably sourced Osetra caviar with lactic fermented potatoes, summer preserves and buttermilk *Raw scallops from Maine with preserved white asparagus, cold preserved rapeseed oil and geranium *House milled rye Tunnbrod with smoked scallop, wild pea shoots and wood sorrel *Toasted spelt bread with fresh cow's milk cheese, chanterelles and watercress *Black cod from Half Moon Bay with grilled green strawberries, unripe tomatoes and wild rose petals *Sprouted and toasted buckwheat with hen of the woods and broccoli rabe *Lobster from Maine grilled over smoking applewood with smoked chicken fat, aged pear vinegar and preserved ramp *Lamb from Umpqua Valley OR Celeriac with ripe and unripe summer berries and sunflower seeds *Juiced lovage with blackberries, fermented pear and toasted wild hops *Grilled Brittany Lane peaches with chamomile, spir cream and marigold *Frozen acorn cake miso *Sweet wheat bun with spruce butter *Jelly made with our kombucha *Sparkling Water ($12) *Muri 'Passing Clouds' Glass ($28) *Champagne, Marc Herbrart, BDB, Premier Cru Glass ($36) *Corkage ($75) I've always wanted to go to Sons & Daughters. When it came time for my bday dinner this year, a friend said let's do it! I was only in town for a few days and we found a late night rezzie for that Fri night. We snagged it up. As expected, they go all out in terms of comfort and presentation. We were greeted with a card addressed to us (with our names printed on it) and were seated at a big comfy booth. Service was attentive and informative. They explained every dish before serving which I adored. Food wise, I appreciated the farm to table, sustainability aspect of each item. My favs were the lobster and lamb. Both were cooked perfectly. For the lobster, the chicken fat added a nice richness. I don't eat lamb much, but this was sooo good. Was worried it might be a little too sweet for me due to the berries, but it wasn't at all. Tender and meaty. The perfect temp. I love caviar so we splurged for the added course. I gobbled that right up. Overall, I found the menu interesting and a nice departure from other michelin menus I've had. Tho if I'm being completely honest, I didn't find this menu filling. And I'm not one of those that needs a second meal after this type of dinner. I'm normally the one that can't finish everything. While we were here, we saw another table celebrating a birthday as well. (I believe they got a dessert with a candle.) My friend wanted to make sure it was a special occasion since we were splurging, so he noted it was my bday when reserving. Not that I needed a bday dessert, but I figured we would have something similar. We didn't end up getting anything which was fine. I don't know if it was due to the fact I'm not a big dessert person. The staff noticed I was only taking one bite of each sweet course and I mentioned that. (I finished all the savory courses in their entirety.) But I said my friend loves desserts! With all the money you are spending, we thought they would do a little something. Especially since we saw another table with a celebratory dessert. A good experience. This was one of the weirder michelin star restaurants in terms of feeling like it was a special occasion, but fine to try once if you want to splurge on a more unique menu. REVIEW #3589

    Ultimate experience, we loved it as soon as we walked in. The continued personal touches, the story telling with each dish by the knowledgeable team. Each dish is served with grave and flavours explode on every bite. We paired with reserve pairing which was well selected by David the Sommelier. Great setting and at times felt like we had the whole restaurant to ourselves.

    Victoria K.

    Fantastic service and super romantic (we went for Valentine's day). Each chef serves the dish and describes how the ingredients were sourced and cooked. New norwegian cuisine so truly a no waste cooking style which led to a lot of creative dishes and fantastic flavors. Also did a juice pairing and 10/10 recommend. I'm not a fan of alcohol so this was really up my alley. Loved the pear and quince juices, there was a rutabaga tea that was served which was.. very interesting on its own but tasted much better when eaten with the meal lol (it kind of tasted like a shot of elevated soy sauce? Hahah) Some dishes leaned on the salty side but overall was a great experience and would come back to try different menus :)

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    Sherry L.

    We had a phenomenal anniversary dinner at Sons & Daughters in August. I can't believe it's taken me this long to come here. Everything from the food, service, and little touches like menu and signed card was great. The restaurant is fairly small and only seats a few tables. But each table is very spacious and comfortable. See the full menu below. Every dish was delicious, perfectly executed, and unique. I didn't feel that there were a lot of repetitive flavors or textures, which is difficult to do in a long tasting menu. My favorites was (of course) the caviar course (which is an add-on for $85 each), grilled scallop, lobster, and the tarragon ice cream. This meal was one of the most memorable tasting menu we've had. It was a wonderful way to celebrate our anniversary! MENU Raw and roasted spot prawns with wild roses Lactic fermented potato cream with smoked caviar and dill pickled onions Turnips with miso and horseradish from Knoll Farms Cured trout from Mt. Lassen with white currants and their leaves Caviar d'Aquitaine Perlita with leeks and buttermilk (supplemental course, $85) Tomatoes from Peach Farm with the last of this year's white asparagus and Hosui pears House milled rye bread with creme fraiche and sunset sorrel Grilled scallop from Maine with browned butter and roasted potatoes Toasted cornmeal sourdough with cultured butter and pickles Lobster from Maine with nasturtium and summer flowers Sprouted and toasted buckwheat with chanterelles and summer stems Quail from Wolfe Ranch cooked above smoking applewood with the fat, lovage, and beetroot Lamb from Umqua Valley with smoked garlic and summer squash Fermented blueberry with elderflower sorbet and rose geranium Rhubarb from Tierra Vegetables with Spanish tarragon ice cream and sweet woodruff Plum pate de fruit Tart with strawberries and fig leaf cream Sourdough miso bonbon

    Food, wine pairing, champagne in the beginning, ambiance, people/service - everything was awesome. Dishes were creative and tasted great.

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    How long is the dinner experience? I want to go before my 7pm show at the Curran. Is that feasible?

    No. Realistically unless the theater is within walking distance you'd want to leave by 6:30, maybe push to 6:45 if you're feeling lucky, but even then I think the experience would be too rushed. You probably wouldn't even finish. I purposefully… Read more

    What's the dress code?

    I don't believe there is a dress code. However, it is a nice restaurant, and one should not show up with flip flops, shorts, or tattered jeans. Smart casual should work.

    Is their baker still there? Went a few years ago and the bread with every dish was amazing. Wondering if that baker is still there

    I don't know if it's the same baker, but we were told that they bake their own bread, and both the sourdough and brioche we had were amazing!

    How long is a meal here?

    We were able to wrap up in about an hour and a half at a moderate eating pace

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    3.9(246 reviews)
    1.5 miUnion Square, Tenderloin

    Super cute rooftop bar and restaurant. Fantastic views of the city and the greenhouse structure is…read moregorgeous. Regardless of the weather you'll enjoy it. There's indoor seating, and the outdoor seating includes blankets and heaters. I've been a few times now and the service is always good/attentive too. Previous visits I was there for dinner, but at my most recent visit I was there for brunch so I ordered the Veggie Breakfast Hash. It was delicious (perfectly poached egg and nicely seasoned) - only thing missing was a sprinkle of cheese or sour cream lol. Bartender wasn't present so the only drink options that morning were a mimosa or a bloody mary, but if you're there when the bartender is then definitely give their cocktails a try. They're good!

    This place is on the roof of the Timbri Hotel. (Enter the lobby, pass the front desk, veer right to…read morethe elevators, press 13 on the screen.) The hotel is unfortunately across from the shady tenderloin, but once you enter the lobby everything feels high end. Once on the rooftop we had a great spot with a great view. The service was spotty but the food was great. Especially the fried chicken. Order it! We hit this spot before a concert at the Warfield. The line for the Warfield wraps the block all the way to the front of the hotel. As we finished dinner we got right in line.

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    Rise Over Run - View of the indoor seating area

    View of the indoor seating area

    Rise Over Run - Royale with cheese $16.00

    Royale with cheese $16.00

    Rise Over Run - View from outside

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    View from outside

    Wildseed - panzanella salad

    Wildseed

    4.5(1.8k reviews)
    2.8 miMarina/Cow Hollow
    $$

    Overall very tasty! I really enjoyed the Mushroom Bao - definitely my favorite dish we ordered. The…read morebao was warm, the mushroom was crispy, and I enjoyed the pickled toppings. It was a bit spicy. The beet poke was an interesting combination - I'm impressed they were able to capture the essence of poke! The spicy sauce pizza was good - you can't tell it's vegan at all. The restaurant was very cozy and intimate. The staff were all really friendly! The food came out pretty quickly.

    This is a really beautiful, upscale vegan option in San Francisco near Fort Mason. I took my mother…read morefor Mother's Day. I realized I had not added seating accommodation to my reservation and tried to call, but no one answered. When we arrived, the hostess told us we would not be able to sit in any of the currently empty booths because reservations were coming in later. We were seated at a table off the dining space near the kitchen, my mom was a little too chilly and the booth didn't have enough neck support. I expressed to the host that though I was sorry I had forgotten to add accommodation, that this was just not the way to handle the problem. I was able to speak to the manager, who had been outside taking orders and was clearly working very hard that day. (Her name is quite uncommon so I'm just going to call her M, but I really appreciate your help!) She asked me what my concern was, and I told her, at which point she asked me to wait nearby while she figured out if she could rearrange some tables for us. The bartender was incredibly kind and served me while I waited, and distracted me from imminent tears by sharing intricate details about each drink he was making. I learned do they have a myriad of health oriented cocktails, with ingredients like turmeric, ginger, and aloe liqueur. The manager returned and said that she had already seated my mother in a new space and escorted me to the table, which allowed me to relax and enjoy the meal. At the beginning of the menu, they list the ingredients that are currently in season, and at the back of the menu, there is a color wheel, telling you the benefits of the colors of food. (Purple foods can assist with memory and brain function!). We ordered the asparagus, which was in season, spicy cucumber, and the Aji grill for two. The tofu that came with the grill for two was my favorite thing that we ate. I think you can judge a vegan / vegetarian restaurant by their treatment of tofu. Perfectly seasoned with a crispy outside and I would come back just for this. The cauliflower steak was also pretty tasty. The cocktails are excellent, we tried the BLACKPINK and my mother tried the espressotini and we were really happy with both. I don't know how popular their bar scene is, but I imagine it would be a nice way to meet other vegan and vegetarian folks over light bites. Our waiter Daniel made sure to give us the Mother's Day special dessert the restaurant had created, which was an avocado Grenache with fresh berries. If the experience had started with less stress, this review would be five stars, but I'm very grateful to the staff for doing what they could to correct it and ensure that we had a great Mother's Day! I would love to visit again and update my review :)

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    Wildseed - Restaurant inside

    Restaurant inside

    Wildseed - Heirloom tomato bruschetta

    Heirloom tomato bruschetta

    Wildseed - Caprese girl

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    Caprese girl

    Birba - Deviled eggs

    Birba

    4.4(225 reviews)
    1.3 miHayes Valley
    $$

    Food is kind of one note (what I was able to get by myself without spending a fortune). The…read morebocquerones had too much lemon, they really would've benefited from a fresh herb (parsley? Cilantro?thyme?) or some arugula, something to balance it out. Would be best to come with someone else (if you have someone to go with you, I didn't) and share more dishes, I think. The marinated artichokes were good, not amazing, but a large portion and pleasant enough. I wish they had more veggies or a salad option. The seats are not comfortable, this is not a place to come and relax with a book. The parklet seating is nicely sheltered from the breeze, but can be noisy. The music, outdoor setting, and service are all good. Flatbread was lovely and soft when hot, hardens to a crispy cracker when it cools. The Woody's sparkling N.A. rosé was a bit flat (flavor wise). I've had better ones (especially for the price). I'd definitely come back with a friend or a date. It was a depressing spot for dining solo, and it would be hard to come here with a bigger group.

    Update! Came here for the front patio…read more My server was friendly, quick, and helpful. I enjoyed my wine but didn't get any food. The outdoor parklet was the perfect synthesis of indoor and outdoor. I'll definitely be back to try their "cheeky" hour with select discounted bites and drinks.

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    Birba - Inside

    Inside

    Birba - Smoked Salmon Dip

    Smoked Salmon Dip

    Birba - Hibiscus quencher (red) and Birba Spritz (clear)

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    Hibiscus quencher (red) and Birba Spritz (clear)

    Sons & Daughters - newamerican - Updated May 2026

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