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're traveling as a couple.
Short answer
Is Stubborn Seed worth it?
Stubborn Seed deserves a place on most first itineraries.
The answer depends on your budget, time and travel style; the breakdown below shows who gets the most value.
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.
- 02
A place to slow down and let the kitchen lead.
Is it a fit?
Go if
You only have one day
Short trip or not, keep Stubborn Seed.
You're traveling as a couple
As a couple, Stubborn Seed is an easy yes.
You're traveling solo
Solo, Stubborn Seed is an easy yes.
Food is a reason to travel
Stubborn Seed rewards a trip built around food & drink.
Think twice if
You're traveling with kids
With kids, skip Stubborn Seed.
You're watching the budget
Stubborn Seed can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.
You're planning for two
Stubborn Seed offers some romance, but not enough to make it the reason to go.
You want context, not just the photograph
Stubborn Seed offers some depth & learning, but not enough to make it the reason to go.
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 ↗