Stubborn Seed - Miami Beach
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Stubborn Seed - Miami Beach
ClosedOpens 6:00 PM·$$$$·$150+ per person (6-course tasting menu; enhancements and beverage pairings additional)·American
Michelin-starred tasting menus by Top Chef winner Jeremy Ford in South of Fifth
AmericanFine Dining$$$$South of FifthMichelin StarJames Beard Award Semi-Finalist 2022Top Chef Season 13 Winner (Chef Jeremy Ford)+3 more
About Stubborn Seed - Miami Beach
Highlights
Group Celebrations
Date Night
First-Time Visitor
Signature Beef Tartare
Signature Celery Root Croquette
Private Events
Reservations Recommended
Wheelchair Accessible
Dining Essentials
Dress Code
Upscale / Dressy
Typical Visit
2-3 hours
Chef
Jeremy Ford
Verified
8.5
/10Service
8.0
Ambience
9.0
Food Quality
9.0
Value for Money
7.0
Location
8.0
Score derived from 1,500+ public reviews
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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.
Closed Opens 6:00 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
Food QualityTasting Menu ExperienceAtmosphere
The Experience
Category
Cuisine
Amenities
Private EventsReservations RecommendedWheelchair AccessibleTrendyWine ListArt DisplaysAccessible RestroomUpscaleCredit Cards AcceptedBeer SelectionPrivate DiningVegan Options
Meals
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.
What People Love
Food Quality: Reviewers consistently celebrate the creativity, bold flavors, and artistic plating of the tasting menus. Dishes like truffle chicken, lamb loin, yellowtail, and beef tartare on Japanese milk bread are frequently highlighted as standouts.
Tasting Menu Experience: Multiple reviewers describe the multi-course tasting menu as a true culinary journey — thoughtfully sequenced, beautifully plated, and driven by bold chef-inspired flavors that justify the fine dining price.
Atmosphere: The industrial-chic dining room, glass-fronted display kitchen, and intimate setting are widely praised. Guests describe it as sexy, sleek, and ideal for date nights and special occasions.
Cocktails & Bar: The cocktail program earns consistent praise, with signature drinks and a curated wine list noted as highlights. Review tags confirm 'great cocktails' and 'great wine list' as top-cited positives.
Sustainability & Sourcing: Diners appreciate that ingredients come from the restaurant's own organic farm in Redland. The Michelin Green Star recognition reinforces this as a genuine differentiator.
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