Stubborn Seed
Chef Jeremy Ford's refined, ingredient-driven tasting destination in South Beach.
The call
Worth it if you only have one day and you are traveling as a couple.
Why
- 01
An intimate, polished room with an open kitchen and a serious tasting menu — Miami's contemporary fine-dining side rather than its party side.
Our read - 02
A place to slow down and let the kitchen lead.
Our read
Is it a fit?
Go if
You only have one day
Even on a tight schedule, Stubborn Seed earns the hours.
You are traveling as a couple
As a couple, Stubborn Seed works.
You are traveling solo
Solo, Stubborn Seed works.
Food is a reason to travel
For food & drink, Stubborn Seed delivers.
Think twice if
You are traveling with kids
With kids, give Stubborn Seed a miss.
You are watching the budget
On a budget, weigh it — Stubborn Seed isn't cheap for what it is.
You are planning for two
For romance, Stubborn Seed is hit or miss.
You want context, not just the photograph
For depth & learning, Stubborn Seed is hit or miss.
The plates that decide it
- The 8-course tasting menu — the intended experience; 9- and 11-course extensions are offered
- Wagyu beef tartare with black truffle — a recurring signature; pine nuts and milk bread
- Ricotta gnudi with Manchego foam — a standout pasta course
- Beverage pairing — a reliable add-on if you're settling in
Plan it well
- Cost
- Expensive; tasting menu
- Allow
- 2–3 hours
Sources and method (2)
- Stubborn Seed, in South Beach's South of Fifth, is led by Top Chef Season 13 winner Jeremy Ford and holds a MICHELIN star (awarded 2022). guide.michelin.com ↗
- It serves a tasting-menu format; recent pricing has run roughly $125 for six courses and $175 for nine, with many ingredients from the team's farm in Redland. stubbornseed.com ↗