Matt McNamara

Chef
Matt McNamara

San Francisco

About Matt McNamara

Matt McNamara was previously the other half of the duo for Sons & Daughters, the Michelin-starred restaurant. He was nominated for the Rising Star Chef by the James Beard Foundation.

Accolades

  • One Star (Sons & Daughters)
    Michelin Guide
  • Nominee for Rising Star Chef
    James Beard Foundation
  • Three Stars (Sons & Daughters)
    San Francisco Chronicle
  • Best Restaurants in SF (Sons & Daughters)
    GQ Magazine
  • 30 Under 30: Food & Wine
    Forbes magazine

Where I Go Out

Ricotta della casa
Ricotta della casa
Cotogna
$$$, Italian, Outdoor Seating, Full Bar, Jackson Square
"The warm ricotta antipasti served with grilled bread is an awesome seasonal starter. It's hard to go wrong with anything from Cotogna."
Matt McNamara
Chef
Matt McNamara
Blackened cat fish
Blackened cat fish
Hard Knox Cafe
$$, Southern, American, Southern / Soul, Dogpatch
"Hard Knox Cafe serves the best soul food in the city. Perfectly cooked fillets, blackened Cajun seasoning—it's simple but totally satisfying. Don't forget the Crystal hot sauce."
Matt McNamara
Chef
Matt McNamara
Pizza
Pizza
Piccino Cafe
$$, Breakfast, Outdoor Seating, Italian, Café, Dogpatch
"Put an egg on it. Great place, great wine. Dig! The wine store attached is killer, too. It has a small but incredibly well-procured selection of wines."
Matt McNamara
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Matt McNamara
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