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Stubborn Seed - Miami Beach

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8.5
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Stubborn Seed - Miami Beach

8.5
101 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139, USA
OpenUntil 10:00 PM·$$$$·American

Michelin-starred tasting menus by Top Chef winner Jeremy Ford in South of Fifth

AmericanFine Dining$$$$South of Fifth

About Stubborn Seed - Miami Beach

Stubborn Seed is Miami Beach's celebrated Michelin-starred fine dining destination, helmed by Chef Jeremy Ford — Top Chef Season 13 Winner and 2022 James Beard Award Semi-Finalist. Tucked into the vibrant South of Fifth neighborhood at 101 Washington Ave, the restaurant has held one Michelin star every year since Florida's inaugural guide in 2022, and earned a rare Michelin Green Star in 2025 for its commitment to sustainability.

The sleek, industrial-chic dining room features a glass-fronted open kitchen, creating an intimate front-row experience as the kitchen works through bold, seasonally driven tasting menus that weave Latin and Asian influences into modern American cuisine. Ingredients are sourced with intention — many coming directly from the restaurant's own organic five-acre farm in Redland.

Guests can choose between a 6-course or 9-course tasting menu, a bar menu with à la carte options, and curated cocktail and wine pairings. At $100+ per person, this is a destination for special occasions, discerning locals, and culinary travelers seeking one of South Florida's most rewarding dining experiences.

Highlights

Group Celebrations
Date Night
First-Time Visitor
Signature Beef Tartare
Signature Celery Root Croquette
Private Events
Reservations Recommended
Wheelchair Accessible
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Verified
8.5
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Service
8.0
Ambience
9.0
Food Quality
9.0
Value for Money
7.0
Location
8.0

Buzzing

DaysFriday and Saturday
Times8–9 PM

Relaxed

DaysWeeknights
TimesOff-peak hours

Reservations are required. For any night, arriving right at opening (6 PM) offers the calmest start before the room fills. Expect $150+ per person (6-course tasting menu; enhancements and beverage pairings additional). Valet parking is available.

Open Until 10:00 PM

Monday6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Thursday6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Friday6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Saturday6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Sunday6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Reviews

Highly rated (4.5/5 on Google, 4.3/5 on TripAdvisor with 261 reviews) with consistent praise for creative tasting menus, outstanding presentation, and a vibrant open-kitchen atmosphere. Occasional complaints about value consistency and pacing for dietary restrictions.

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The Experience

Category

Fine Dining

Amenities

Private EventsReservations RecommendedWheelchair AccessibleTrendyWine ListArt DisplaysAccessible RestroomUpscaleCredit Cards AcceptedBeer SelectionPrivate DiningVegan Options

Signature Dishes

Beef Tartare

Beef tartare with black truffle, pine nuts, and Japanese milk bread — a signature small bite opening the tasting menu.

Celery Root Croquette

Celery root croquette with beef bacon jam, a standout among the opening small bites.

Ricotta Gnudi

Housemade ricotta gnudi with Manchego foam, a celebrated pasta course on the tasting menu.

Schiacciata Roll

Bread course featuring sun gold dried Everglades tomato, thyme, rosemary, and miso shoyu butter.

Truffle Chicken

Frequently cited in reviews as a standout main course — perfectly prepared and memorable.

Poached Lobster

An elegantly plated lobster course, frequently featured in menu photography and review highlights.

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