We went to Sons & Daughters to celebrate my husband's birthday, and both the food and service were spectacular. We came in with high expectations for a two-Michelin-star restaurant, and the experience exceeded them. There honestly wasn't a single course or part of the evening that felt disappointing. The tasting menu had an impressive range and balance. Each dish felt distinctive while still being connected by a clear point of view. One detail we especially enjoyed was their house-made vinegars, the acidity and brightness showed up thoughtfully throughout the meal, from the first bites to the final savory courses, without ever feeling repetitive. We also appreciated how intentional the restaurant is about local and sustainable sourcing. You can see it in their partnerships with local farms and dairies, and it comes through in the ingredients. As impressive as the food was, the service may have stood out even more. From the wine selections and explanations of each course to the way the evening began with small bites in a separate space before we were seated, everything felt thoughtful and carefully choreographed. Our seats faced the open kitchen, which ended up being one of our favorite parts of the experience. We could watch the chefs prepare each course right in front of us. What struck us was how calm and collaborative the kitchen was. There was so much precision and attention to detail, yet no yelling or chaos, just a team working seamlessly together. The thoughtful touches continued until the very end. When we left, we were given a card printed menu documenting every dish from the evening, along with the personalized detail with our names and the date. It was such a small detail, but it made the dinner feel even more special and gave us something to remember the birthday by. Kudos to the minds and hands behind! read more

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The best way to describe Sons & Daughters is orchestrated perfectionism. The dining experience is a masterpiece. From the moment you enter to the time you leave it is a symphony of sight, smells, tastes in a serene environment. Our night began on a frantic chaotic note. Uber had their old location in the system so out driver took us 30 minutes out of the way. So instead of being early we ended up 15 minutes late and in a complete panic. We called to the restaurant and let them know what happened. When. We arrived the other guest were already participating in the pre meal orientation. The staff calmed us down and seated us at the appropriate time not to disturb the other diners experience. In the first room we had 3 starter coarses to kick off the evening. From there each group of patrons were escorted to the dining room group by group. This pacing allows each diner to enter the beautiful dining space with a full view of the open kitchen. The best way to describe the full is it hits all the notes both visually and on the palette. You get sweet, sour, salty, smokey, funky, and umami. Each ingredient is carefully selected, prepared to maximize its essence and combined to make each and every dish greater than the some of its parts. This is done out of respect for the farmers, the plants, and animals used in each dish. Nothing is overlooked nor wasted. The respect was really shown in the preparation of the duck dish. At our table we were presented with a beautiful duck on a bed of flowers. With that you heard about how it is raised and honored by using every part. As a former sustainable hog farmer it was heart warming to have all these ingredients showcased and treated with such respect. The service was perfectly paced. Dishes were presented with great pride by each chef. The wine pairing complement the wide range of flavors of the dining experience. Every detail is taken into account. From the serving dishes, cutlery, and presentation are curated to amplify the experience. Each member of the team is extremely knowledgeable about each dish, the wines, the farmers, preparation and sourcing. No small detail is missed or overlooked. Sometimes restaurants try to be gimmicky to stand out but nothing here felt that it was more sizzle than substance. I appreciate that. There are a few restaurants that hit my high bar of "let me figure out how to come back and experience this again" at this price point. Usually they are this is a once in a lifetime experience but this is I must dine here again whenever I am in San Francisco. Thank you to everyone at Sons & Daughters for one of my top dining experiences. We have had the honor to dine at some of the world's best and this is up there with them because of the entire experience, food, service and ambiance. read more

You need to go here!!! If I was given a choice between: Sons and daughters, quince, saisson, benu, lazy bear, Californios, single thread, etc.... this is the first place I would choose. Absolutely love the Nordic style of cuisine here, every dish had something acidic or fermented or both. It is amazing when you have a 20+ course meal and do not feel heavy/bloated afterwards. Without going on for ever the black cod with pickled rose petals was a top 3 dish of all time: perfected cooked with the perfect acidic balance. The other standout course was the caviar supplement and the caviar was almost an after thought, the white asparagus soup?/broth? was perfect and the caviar just put it over the top. Not a single course was a miss. Really appreciated the interior of the restaurant, it is relaxed and you can look right into the open kitchen. The service was engaging: each course is explained and you get to know everyone personally including the chef (who also painted the Rothko style painitng where you enjoy the first few course). Cannot recommend more read more

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I had a mixed experience at Sons & Daughters that ultimately lands at about 3 stars for me. Starting with the positives--the service was truly impeccable. The staff went above and beyond, especially when helping me sort out some booking issues before the meal. Everything was handled with professionalism and genuine care, which set a great tone for the evening. I was also welcomed with a complimentary glass of champagne, which was a really nice touch and made the experience feel special from the start. The atmosphere is another highlight. The space has this warm, Scandinavian-inspired wooden interior that honestly feels like you've stepped into a cozy cabin somewhere in Denmark. It's intimate, calm, and thoughtfully designed--definitely a place you can relax and enjoy a slower-paced dining experience. That said, the food itself just wasn't for me. I can appreciate the technique and presentation, but the overall flavor profile leaned very light and subtle. Personally, I tend to prefer stronger, bolder flavors, and many of the dishes felt too delicate for my taste. Nothing was bad by any means--it just didn't leave a lasting impression or satisfy what I look for in a meal. Overall, this is a great spot if you enjoy refined, Nordic-style cuisine and top-tier service in a beautiful setting. For me, though, the flavors didn't quite hit the mark. read more

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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. read more

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Very nice experience, definitely a special evening type of place. They pace the meal so that you start in an anteroom to determine add ons, water preferences and drink pairings while getting set up, and serve a couple of initial apps. They use all the plant and animal parts with a lot of smoking, vinegar and preserving so you will likely eat things you may never have had before (super fun). They staff and chefs all work seamlessly together throughout the course delivery in the main dining room after a high level discussion of how they set up the kitchen. We split the wine pairing and the alcohol free pairing. The alcohol free offering was so in sync with each dish it made the drink make perfect sense. Faves here were the Juiced green apples with douglas fir tips and the Kombucha with rhubarb and elderberry. For food a couple of standouts were the black cod with pickled wild roses. juiced tomato and smoked and aged pork fat, the nasturtium leaf that came with the duck and frozen acorn cake miso. So glad we finally got to the new location which is lovely. read more

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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!! read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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I had dinner at Sons and Daughters last night and have been dreaming about the experience all day today. I would refer to this as an "experience' rather than just a meal - everything from the moment I walked in the door was perfectly curated for an amazing ~3 hours. As a solo diner who has never really been to a fine dining establishment, every single staff member made me feel comfortable and welcomed. The ambiance is top notch - it is a gorgeous restaurant with an amazing view of the open kitchen no matter where you sit. Every member of the team is extremely knowledgeable. The food absolutely blew me away. I had no knowledge of "New Nordic" cuisine coming into this meal, but I was so pleasantly surprised by each and every beautiful dish. Throughout the experience you learn about the way the chefs preserve the food, where they're sourcing their meat from, little details about Chef Harrison and his inspiration for the menu he's crafted - right down to the detail that his mother makes and ships many of the dishes that they use from England! I can't say enough good things about this dining experience. If you're looking for a unique, delicious, and interesting experience in a warm, gorgeous atmosphere - Sons and Daughters will check every box! read more

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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. read more

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Absolute excellence in food, service and ambiance. The best starred restaurant I have eaten in anywhere across the country and beyond. Do yourself a favor and visit one of America's great food cities. And . . Don't miss "Sons and Daughters" while you're there. read more

Sons & Daughters is clearly a restaurant that values precision, restraint, and technique. The tasting menu is made up of many small, thoughtfully composed dishes, and from a purely technical standpoint, everything is executed well. Service is polished and gracious, with the team taking time to explain each course and maintain an intimate, calm atmosphere. That said, the experience felt overextended. Our dinner for a group of five stretched close to four hours, which felt excessive given the portion sizes and pacing. Courses came slowly, and while I appreciate a relaxed tasting menu, this crossed into feeling drawn out rather than intentional. The menu also leans heavily into pickling, acidity, and preservation techniques, which just isn't my personal preference. While I can respect the craftsmanship behind those flavors, many dishes skewed sharp and cool rather than comforting or satisfying. Each plate felt deliberate and intellectual, but not especially craveable for me. Portions are quite small, even by tasting-menu standards, and combined with the long pacing, I left wishing for more balance -- either in warmth, richness, or momentum. Nothing was poorly done; it simply didn't align with how I enjoy dining, especially over such a long evening. Overall, Sons & Daughters is refined, thoughtful, and clearly appeals to diners who enjoy acid-forward, minimalist cuisine and very leisurely meals. For me, it was an interesting experience, but not one I'm eager to repeat. read more

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. read more

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The service throughout the evening was attentive and efficient, though it lacked a certain warmth. The servers smiled and were responsive, but the interactions felt more transactional than genuinely enthusiastic, as if they were executing their roles rather than fully engaging in the experience. Visually, the meal was consistently compelling. Each course was thoughtfully plated on distinctive, interesting plateware that added a sense of playfulness and intention to the presentation. One memorable example was a quail egg served nestled in a "nest," setting the tone for a dining experience that clearly values aesthetics as much as flavor. Some ingredients are sourced from Meadowood Farm, which may also explain subtle nods in inspiration to the now-closed Meadowood Restaurant. The food itself was inventive, creative, and often intriguing. There were, however, some uneven moments. The consommé or broth served in the reception area tasted diluted and underwhelming, especially when contrasted with the two snacks that followed, both of which burst with bold, concentrated flavors. One clear standout was the house-made butter--rich, deeply dairy-forward, and memorable in the best way. Unfortunately, the bread did not live up to the same standard. Both the bread and the cheese spread were bland and unremarkable, a missed opportunity given how exceptional the butter was. The main courses leaned heavily into visual appeal and were undeniably Instagram-friendly. Dishes featuring walnut and chestnut shavings arranged like flower petals were striking and imaginative. Proteins were handled well overall: the duck and venison were cooked beautifully, while the cod fell flat and lacked the depth or excitement found elsewhere on the menu. My companion and I each ordered a single glass of California wine, yet the total for the beverages alone came to $95, which felt disproportionately expensive. Given the price point, the experience felt just shy of fully complete. A small parting gesture--such as a bag of house-made cookies or another takeaway--would have gone a long way in leaving a lasting final impression. While the meal showcased creativity and ambition, the inconsistencies and absence of thoughtful finishing touches kept it from feeling truly exceptional. We came here to celebrate a birthday. While a card at the table acknowledged the occasion, adding a small birthday candle to the dessert plate would have been a thoughtful touch. True to the restaurant's Nordic inspiration, the experience felt cold and impersonal. read more

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!! read more

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Best meal of my life. Really a remarkable and delicious experience. I've been to a lot of Michelin restaurants and this one has made a permanent mark. The team are fun and interesting. The ambiance romantic and relaxing. The food is outstanding. I will be back!!! read more

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. read more

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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 read more

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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 :) read more

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Very surprised at all the low ratings here. I've been to plenty 2/3 Michelin star restaurants and this place is definitely in my top tier, maybe even top 3. Maybe it was the old space? Anyway, a month into their new digs in the Mission, this is a fantastic space and a great restaurant. The first few snacks are in a little anteroom where two of the Chefs give a little spiel, along with some of the servers. Broths, small bites, etc. Then, once it's time for your main dinner, you're walked into a beautiful dining room with a view of the open kitchen. The staff is relatively small, so it's really cool that Chef Harrison and a lot of the chefs come out to bring your food and chat about each dish. It's awesome that Chef is so humble he's out there moving chairs, directing customers (ie me) to the bathroom, etc. There's about 12 different dishes/bites that culminates in two different proteins- mine were duck and venison. A big difference between this place and many others is the use of sauces/brines/fermented flavors in nearly all the dishes. I think I heard the term "lacto fermented" more than I had in my life, lol. I would say their pastry/dessert course could use a bit more pizzazz, but it was really good! Very much worth it! read more

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. read more

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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 read more

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My husband knows that I'm a foodie and he knows that SF is one of my favorite food cities. So, he let me determine a lot of the restaurants we were going to patronize during our trip. One of which happened to be Sons & Daughters, which I booked in advance with Chase Dining. The meal was prepaid via Tock, so we didn't have to worry about the bill after dining other than the additional beverages we ordered. Sons & Daughters is a Michelin starred restaurant located on Bush and Powell, serving up sustainable, contemporary Nordic inspired cuisine. I was excited to discover that it was near our hotel in Nob Hill. The restaurant contacted me a week in advance asking information on us, whether it was a special occasion or not (it was), whether we had any allergies etc. Speaking of, this reminded me of S2 of The Bear on Hulu. IYKYK. Needless to say, I was excited about dinner at Sons & Daughters. We arrived just a bit earlier than our 5:30 reservation. We were seated near the window and asked if we wanted to order drinks. We were also asked our water preference (sparkling, still, or tap). I didn't prepay for the sommelier package as my husband and I cut back a lot of our alcohol consumption but we did order a porter and a cider to sip along with our meal. We had roughly 15 courses give or take but 18 unique dishes. I won't bore you with the details. Highlights for us were: -Turnips with miso and horseradish from Knoll Farms -Grilled scallop from Maine with browned butter and roasted potatoes -Gilfeather rutabaga from Tierra Vegetables with pork fat cream -Sprouted and toasted buckwheat with hedgehog mushrooms, Chicken of the Woods and wild pea shoots -Quail from Wolfe Ranch served 2 ways -Millbrook venison with beetroots, preserved elderberries, toasted hay and celery leaf -Buttermilk and its whey with sorrel I was pleasantly full at the end of the meal. Everything was spaced out well. We had a brief explanation as dishes were served. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. We had a very nice, calm experience for dinner. It was wonderful. They even brought out a sparkler as an anniversary surprise for us. We were given a welcome note at the beginning of the meal along with menus at the end of the meal. We had a great time. read more

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What an incredible experience - great ambiance with such friendly service combined with a deliciously unique menu showcasing locally sourced, sustainable and seasonal ingredients. Service: from the moment we arrived, the service was impeccable. Their attention to detail went above and beyond. I really appreciated how the chefs took turns introducing and explaining each course. Food: every dish was delightful, balancing flavor, texture and presentation. The edible florals made those dishes visually stand out. Also, their plateware is really beautiful; each dish looked perfect. The whole meal was amazing but we really enjoyed the halibut, the scallops, and the quail. The entire experience was quite lovely - great vibes, top notch service, flavorful food. Would definitely come back to try different menus and their pairings! read more

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Came here for our 5 year anniversary dinner and it exceeded expectations. Everything was very thoughtful, from the beautiful presentation of each dish to the composition and flavors, to the cutlery and plates that were used. The service and attention were impeccable, and the plating and clearing of each dish was simultaneously done by two staff. They highlight where the meats and vegetables come from and give a nice description before each dish. Some highlights were the quail and the scallop, both of which were super tender. Each dish had an acidic quality and many had pickled ingredients which made it unique and helped to cut the richness and sweetness of some dishes. We had a great time and loved the sparkler at the end and the personalized menus which we could take home. read more

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

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As you've certainly read elsewhere, it's spectacular. I'll add just a couple notes on pricing in case others haven't yet. When experiencing fine dining, I've sometimes seen menus with items listed without a price. (Often items are shown as "AQ" for "as quoted" or "MP" for "market price.") When I first saw this as a younger person, I asked a friend what these items could cost, which is when I heard the famous saying: "If you have to ask, you can't afford it." Nonetheless, over the years I've found two rules apply when estimating the worst case maximum pricing of the item. Over the years, these rules have never been violated (though there have been some close calls) which makes me wonder if there's an actual unwritten industry rule out there. Here goes: 1) If a food item is listed without a price, find the highest priced other item on the menu and double it. For example if the lobster is the highest priced item at $60 and the Wagyu is MP, that Wagyu will cost up to $120. 2) If a drink pairing is offered without a price, it will cost up to the same price as the prix fixe menu without supplements. For example, if the prix fixe menu is $200 with up to $100 in supplements, the unpriced wine pairing will cost up to $200. In each case, it's rare to get within 20% of the maximum. Anyway, I mention this because Sons and Daughters managed to test both my rules born of experience. They passed - barely. read more

4.5 stars. Very attentive staff. Great service. Food was overall good. Food and drinks: Intro drink - delicious sparkling fruit juice Rose old fashion drink - not bad Scallops - delicious Oyster - delicious Caviar - yum Duck - delicious Strip loin - was ok Bread - too oily for me but I know ppl love this read more

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New Nordic Embassy! Since Harrison Cheney took over S&D, it became one of my favorite meals in town (and closest to my Northern European tastes). The courses are delicate works of art, balanced flavours and packing a punch of memories of foraging in the wilderness. A nice touch of acidity and dill oil will make everything delicious :) The cozy proximity to the kitchen will establish beautiful bond with the crew - and relationships you build with the staff will be lasting. read more

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I loved the restaurant's focus on sustainability and local sourcing of its ingredients. Every dish was carefully explained and creative. However, for the price, it was disappointing to leave so hungry. The presentation was beautiful, but I did not taste anything I thought was revolutionary or better than what I've had at other, more reasonable, restaurants in SF. The somm convinced us to do the wine pairing, saying it was only ~3 glasses and it would be too small to split. We regretted that, as the pours were large and here was no way I could have finished them all and been able to walk out the door at the end. Wish I hadn't spent that money. I would recommend, if you can afford it. If it's a splurge, go somewhere else. You should go with the intention of focusing on the flavors and appreciating the ingenuity, not necessarily being full. read more

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What a fantastic experience. Even prior to the dinner, their email & text exchanges to ensure the perfect meal was second to none. Booked an anniversary dinner for 6pm and couldn't be more thrilled. Admittedly, with the plethora of Michelin restaurants in the bay area, I was a bit concerned at the ease of reserving (at least in comparison to others such as Lazy Bear, Atlier Crenn or Kusakabe), but as soon as I entered the building, all concerns fleeted. Greeted by such a wonderful host who seated us at the table. We got still water and two glasses of wine, sticking with the pre fixe tasting menu. They even had a notecard with "Happy anniversary" - love the personal touch! Throughout the whole 2.5 hour dining (wow, time flew by) they were incredibly attentive with refilling waters, serving the next course, tidying up the tables, and all of the above. 15 courses. 15 whole courses. Can you believe that? Each item we tasted was exquisite. Did not have a single bad meal. Even the celery was incredible - and literally looked like art! My favorites include the potato chip (seriously, trust me), financier, lobster, the ribeye, all the breads (there were 3 sets of them!), and of course the dessert. We even had 6 different types of dessert! I literally could not eat another bite afterwards. Wow, what a meal. The chefs were wonderful in explaining what they were serving. The ambiance, the service, the decór, the variety of foods, the desserts, and everything in between makes this place worth coming back again. Thank you all for such a great experience! Only have tried a few restaurants in the Michelin guide - and genuinely, this is definitely up there if not number one. read more

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Such a lovely experience! A friend was in town and we wanted to take her to a Michelin star restaurant. After browsing I found this place. We arrived a little bit early but our table was ready. The place is not big but it's feels to cozy and decoration is great. Grey walls and chairs, faux marble tables. My taste. We were warmly greeted and the magic begun. Jualianna is so nice, everybody is. The table had a handwritten note welcoming us. Cute detail. The service is 10/10. I really liked that the chefs came to the table to serve the dishes. So talented. When they heard us speaking spanish, a couple of chefs started explaining the dish in our language. That was nice. We drank the sparkling wine Cava Pere Mata l'origen. Lovely. We also added the caviar course. So worth it. The chamomile and white asparagus with caviar. Chef kiss. My favorite courses: Roasted sunchoke financier with bay leaf cream. The sweetness of the financier with that cream was so good. Grilled Maine lobster with new potato and shellfish butter. It's like a lobster bisque but better. I wanted a huge pot of that to take home. Tart of roasted celeriac with Fiscalini old world aged Cheddar, pink lady apple and crown dill. Not only was so pretty to eat but also tasted delicious. Mandarin sorbet with makrut lime leaf meringue and ginger. So refreshing and well balanced. I love meringue. Is one of my favorite things in the world. Strawberry and black sesame bonbon. Well contrast between those flavor. Loved it. Rhubarb and lemon verbena tiny cake. Perfect way to finish dinner. Fresh, not very sweet. Food 10/10. I read that some people didn't like the beetroot dish. I did like it. Maybe they could reduce the quantity of the bone marrow to let shine the beets more. My personal least favorite probably was the Squab liver custard with grilled hearts just because I'm bot used to those flavors, but besides that nothing to complain. They gave us the menu in a closed grey envelope sealed with wax stamp. I love stationary and even use wax seal stamps when I write letters to my penpals. Again, this place is so me haha. Thank you so much for this amazing dinner!!! Tip: Reserve now, support this place and these lovely and talented people. read more

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Sons & Daughters delivers an impressive dining experience. The atmosphere strikes a balance between sophistication and comfort, creating a pleasant setting. The food is outstanding, with each dish surpassing the last in terms of creativity and taste. The service is top-notch, featuring a professional and friendly staff that enhances the overall dining experience. The consistency in quality both times I have visited is commendable. The menu, a fusion of Nordic and California influences, brings forth dishes that celebrate the beauty of natural flavors. The commitment to sourcing premium ingredients is evident in every bite, reinforcing the restaurant's dedication to providing a culinary journey that honors the bounties of nature. Kudos to Chef Harrison, George, David, and the entire culinary team for their mastery and dedication. Their expertise shines through in every dish, making the dining experience truly exceptional. This place is a solid choice for those seeking a high-quality dining experience. I would gladly return and recommend it to others looking for a satisfying and well-executed culinary adventure. Photos feature some menu items from July 2023 and February 2024. read more

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I said this place was underrated when I went back in 2022 and based on the new Michelin Guide, I was correct! This restaurant definitely deserves their second stars. It's super refined, love all the strong flavors that come through in their dishes. I also love their focus on sustainability. Highly recommend getting the wine pairing too! read more

Sons & Daughters - This rhubarb dessert sent me over the moon! - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Best food in recent years. Outstanding was also their non alcoholic beverage pairing.

I wasn't sure what to expect when coming for Michelin star-level Scandinavian food. The dishes were all very delicately prepared and plated elegantly. The progression made sense and was the right amount of food to not stuff you full, but not leave you still hungry. Wine pairings were playful and well-matched. read more

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Spectacular dining experience, really enjoyed chatting to Chef and his team. No idea how they do what they do in such a small kitchen! All the courses were delicious and the standouts were the black cod and guinea foul! read more

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What can I say about Sons and Daughters. They set the bar for me when it comes to tasting menus and Michelin Star fine dining. Their food is always fresh, creative, and delicious! Presentation is stunning. The wine pairings are always perfect to match their ever changing menu. I refer you to the picture of the menu we got to take home. Their service is unparalleled. Every touch point is personalized, from contacting you prior to your reservation, the note at your table, to the menu you get to take home. Sons and Daughters has to be on your list to try. Since re-opening, they have taken all the necessary precautions and you feel safe dining indoors. Plenty of space between tables. Air filters throughout and everyone wears their masks. read more

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Amazing food! We have recently gotten into trying out places that offer prie fixe menu and this place is on the top of our list! We are vegetarians and they could customize the food for us. read more