Verdict
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Restaurant · Miami

Stubborn Seed

Chef Jeremy Ford's refined, ingredient-driven tasting destination in South Beach.

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The verdict

Worth the table for…

Great for
  • If you've only got a day
  • Couples
  • Solo travellers
  • Foodies
  • Photographers
Depends
  • Travellers on a budget
  • Romantics
  • The genuinely curious
Not for
  • Families with kids

Worth it for if you've only got a day, couples and solo travellers; not for families with kids.

What to order

The plates that decide it

  • The 8-course tasting menuthe intended experience; 9- and 11-course extensions are offered
  • Wagyu beef tartare with black trufflea recurring signature; pine nuts and milk bread
  • Ricotta gnudi with Manchego foama standout pasta course
  • Beverage pairinga reliable add-on if you're settling in
Why we say this

Insider secrets & local vibes

An ambitious, technically sharp kitchen led by a nationally recognized chef.
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The intimate room and pacing suit a special-occasion dinner for two.
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The tasting format and pairings add up quickly — this is a splurge.
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What it feels like

Reading the room, traveller by traveller

  • Couples

    A grown-up, special-occasion dinner away from the South Beach club scene.

  • Solo

    A seat near the open kitchen rewards diners who want to watch the cooking up close.

Good to know

Before you go

Cost
Expensive; tasting menu
Time
2–3 hours
Last verified
2026-06-17
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