Sons & Daughters

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

A Kitchen Shaped by Northern California and New Nordic Ideals

Sons & Daughters on Bush Street in San Francisco has built its reputation around a clear, disciplined vision: Scandinavian-inspired seasonal cooking grounded in classical technique, with Northern California's produce at its center. The restaurant earned its first Michelin star, then its second in August 2024, and carries a Green Star for its commitment to sustainability — a trajectory that reflects just how seriously the kitchen takes its guiding values.

The Chef Behind the Menu

Executive Chef and co-owner Harrison Cheney joined the team in late 2022 and was promoted to Executive Chef in January 2023. Within months, the restaurant retained its Michelin star and Harrison was awarded the prestigious Michelin California Young Chef Award. The second star followed a year later. His menu is personal — a 24-course tasting experience that, in the restaurant's own words, showcases "his personality and distinctive style." The spirit of New Nordic cuisine runs through every course, but the ingredients are resolutely Californian, sourced through relationships the team describes as foundational to everything they do.

The Experience at the Table

The tasting menu is priced at $315 and changes with the seasons, which means no two visits are quite the same. Beverage Director David Kolvek has assembled a wine list that spans classic and New World selections, chosen for their expression of terroir and their ability to complement an ever-evolving menu. Guests can opt for the standard wine and beverage pairing at $185, a reserve pairing at $385, or an alcohol-free pairing at $145 — a range that reflects the same care given to the food. Wine Spectator recognized this commitment with its Best of Award of Excellence in 2024.

General Manager Frida Blomdahl Hay and Chef de Cuisine Alexander Blomdahl Hay round out a tight leadership team that keeps the dining room and kitchen working in close step. The restaurant accommodates pescatarian and vegetarian guests with advance notice, though the complexity of the seasonal menu means some dietary restrictions cannot be met.

A Room Built on Relationships

Sons & Daughters is a small, focused operation — the kind of place where the team roster is published with evident pride, and where the kitchen's philosophy of sustainability and seasonality isn't a tagline but a structural commitment. Private dining is available for those seeking a more intimate setting. For anyone drawn to refined, ingredient-led Scandinavian cuisine in San Francisco, this is one of the city's most decorated addresses.