Award-winning

Stubborn Seed

Name: Stubborn Seed
Address: 101 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, FL, United States, 33139
Telephone: (786) 322-5211
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.8

4.8

2418 Reviews

$50 and over

American

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Michelin Starred Stubborn Seed is the result of pairing unrelenting passion with an unapologetic approach. It aims to unearth cravings of the palate while constructing a reward in each bite. This philosophy takes honest ingredients and elevates them. At the helm is 2022 James Beard Award Semi-Finalist and Bravo’s Top Chef Season 13 Winner, Chef Jeremy Ford. In 2022, Stubborn Seed was awarded one Michelin star in the highly coveted inaugural Florida guide.

Stubborn Seed is a tasting menu only restaurant, with the option of a la carte service or the tasting menu at the bar. Reservations are only available for table service, while the bar is first come first serve. Dress code strictly enforced as smart-casual. We are unable to accommodate tasting menus for guests following a vegetarian or vegan diet.

A cancellation fee of $50 per person will incur if cancelled within 24 hours of the reservation. On holidays and special occasions, cancellations fees will be $100 per person.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 28, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 34 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 6:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(786) 322-5211
Website
http://stubbornseed.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Jeremy Ford
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion. Events@grovebaygroup.com
Private party contact
our Private Event Coordinator : (786) 322-5811

Location
101 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
2. MICHELIN 1 Star 2022
Neighborhood
South Beach
Cross street
Washington & 1st st
Parking details
Public parking is available Washington Ave/2nd Street.
Public transit
Miami Beach Free Trolley
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Chef Tasting Menu
$175.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Top Chef Winner Jeremy Ford takes you on a culinary journey with his exclusive tasting menu where he and his chefs take honest ingredients and elevates them to be splendidly elegant through rigid and persistent execution. The menu is $175 per person plus tax and gratuity, pre-payment not required. Tables over 5 guests will be served family-style. We are unable to accommodate Dietary Restrictions such as Vegan or Gluten Free.
A La Cart Menu
Multiple dates available
We offer a limited A La Cart Menu, from some of Jeremy Chef's best dishes and specials
Chef Tasting Menu
$125.00 per person
Sep 4 - Oct 31, 2023
Top Chef Winner Jeremy Ford takes you on a culinary journey with his exclusive NEW Summer 5 course tasting menu where he and his chefs take honest ingredients and elevates them to be splendidly elegant through rigid and persistent execution. The menu is $125 per person plus tax and gratuity, pre-payment not required. Tables over 5 guests will be served family-style. We are unable to accommodate Dietary Restrictions such as Vegan or Gluten Free.

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What 2,418 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Miami - Dade
Innovative
Miami - Dade
American
Miami Beach
Innovative
Miami Beach
American

2,418 Reviews

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JamesD
Miami
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
We hadn’t been in a while and after last night’s meal, do we regret it! We had the Summer 5 course tasting and it was a beautiful culinary journey. Luis was our server and as before he was excellent. Yes, it’s expensive but, what isn’t these days? At least here you’re given amazing unique dishes some, with ingredients I’d never even heard of. If you’re interested in something original you must try Stubborn Seed and order a tasting menu.
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Bbrodeski
Chicago
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Most excellent dining experience. Blew away the two Michelin star restaurant we ate at a couple weeks ago in lake Como, Italy. Certainly one of our top 10 dining experience and we have been to most of the top rated restaurants in the world!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Steven was great. Everyone was fantastic. Food and dessert were delicious. Will definitely be back!
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AmandaB
Fort Lauderdale
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a wonderful experience! It was my husband and it’s first time dining at Stubborn Seed and we would absolutely return and recommend. Our server was absolutely wonderful, she was very knowledgeable about the menu and made some great beverage suggestions. We absolutely loved the food runners, each had a great personality and took the time to deliver and explain each dish with such detail and care. The cocktail program was innovative and each cocktail was very well balanced and delicious. Our favorites were the Stubborn Seed Old Fashioned, Kill Dill and Purple Haze. We loved the big and bold flavors of each beautifully plated dish. Some stand out dishes are the crudo, alligator bite and duck. We look forward to our next experience!
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Tony
Toledo
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The entire staff is so inviting and engaging; they really make the customers feel valued. Presentation and flavor of the food is high priority to these chefs. Worth every dollar to experience the food.
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Miamiangel
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall2food2service5ambience3
For the price, i didn’t feel like stubborn seed was a good value. We were there for a birthday dinner for 3 people. The last 2 dishes of the tasting menu were very good but the rest of the dishes were okay. it almost felt like they tried too hard to make the dishes different rather than to make them actually good tasting. We live in Miami Beach, so I wanted to try somewhere other than my go-to- prime 112 or our other staples. I’m the end I wish I had just stuck with the staples as I’ve definitely paid the same (or even less) for better tasting food so that was my disappointing.
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KevinP
New York Area
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This restaurant is one of the best in Miami on every level. If you're in Miami then you need to dine here.
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SOBELocal
Miami
18 reviews
3.0
18 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience3
Our reservation was for the 5 course tasting menu which was clearly designated at the time of reservation. We were presented with a multi-choice and more expensive menu, and had to call the restaurant's attention to our confusion. Since the reservation was very specific as to our choice, it seemed in retrospect like a deliberate attempt to upcharge. The tasting menu was all presentation; my guest called it "pageantry." The waiter was quite fluent in describing all the ingredients making up each course; and while the presentation of each course was pretty, the tastes were unimpressive. Tiny scoops of colorful melon were drowned in salty/spicy sauces; the oyster was tasteless; the alligator was, well, uninspiring other than the cute metal alligator on which the piece was perched; and for some reason the agnolotti was unavailable. The main courses (fish and duck) were again beautifully designed, but the taste was meh. The desert sorbet was the best part of the meal.
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OpenTable Diner
Detroit
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience3
Food was excellent, original and exciting. Service was disappointing considering the extremely long timing between plates, our server had to personally apologize. She did offer us a free glass of wine, which was nice of her…at the least. The music is blasting 90’s rock the entire time, you can barely hear the waiter speak or explain the menu. The ambiance of the venue is more a bar setting, which contradicts the personal intimate experience of the tasting menu. Seating is subpar also, very tight. Food was excellent but for a $500 dinner for two, they need to improve the overall.
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diamondi313
New York Area
37 reviews
vip
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I’ve probably been to SS 10 times and have written 3 or 4 reviews. SS continues to be excellent. The menu was refreshed and — as usual — the dishes are interesting and innovative with a focus on local sourcing. I also really enjoyed the pairing. The pacing was good. Service is always excellent.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
We had the a la carte menu and it was great! Our chicken was expertly prepared, some of the best chicken breast I have had. The truffle bravas were a bit too rich for us, but the first few bites were great. The stand out was the stubborn sundae… wow! Amazing.
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OpenTable Diner
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was impeccable and the food was next level. Great experience!!!
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VKayK
Miami
33 reviews
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful presentations and unique parings. Very enjoyable!
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SoBeBill
Miami
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Each of the individual plates on the tasting menu had a unique presentation and special taste. Our server offered a wonderful explanation of each plate; ingredients, information about the chef and how best to enjoy the plate.
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DmytroM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing experience - outstanding delicious dishes out of this world. Recommend to anyone and definitely coming back
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CharlesC
San Francisco
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent! One of my top choices in Miami for the balance and flavors.
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DennisS
Las Vegas
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was the best we’ve ever had. Louis m, our waiter, made the experience even better!
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OpenTable Diner
Palm Springs
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
An incredible experience as always. The summer menus was inspired! Arturo, Jordan and Ryan provide service that was above and beyond. I love this place.
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JeffC
Chicago
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing tasting menu! Great service. Bartenders were awesome. Will return.
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BLEATER
Chicago
19 reviews
vip
4.0
19 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience3
Food is outstanding worthy of 1+ Michelin stars. My favorite dish was the Humboldt Fog & Butternut Squash Agnolotti. Simply mind blowing. The last dish with the dry aged duck and foie gras and turnips lacked cohesiveness. However, the duck itself was the best piece of duck I've had. The mango chutney and brown butter served with pita at the beginning of the meal...I could eat that all day. Seriously, everything was excellent. I'm being a bit picky just because. Was not a great fan of the wine pairing but for the price, so what? You may want to offer better wines at a higher price. My only complaint is the noise level. It was barely tolerable. We had a hard time hearing some servers. A tad bit louder and I would have been a stressed out diner. I don't know why they build restaurants without consideration to the noise level.
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Lynn
Miami
42 reviews
vip
5.0
42 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a wonderful culinary experience! The food on our plates looked like art and then exploded in our mouths!! Delicious! Will definitely return! 👍👏👏👏❤️
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Trojan
Louisville
85 reviews
vip
5.0
85 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Simply one of the best meals you’ll have anywhere in the world. 11 courses were terrific with the wine pairing. Casual but elegant dining, and very comfortable experience.
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BLMendelson
Washington DC
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Service was excellent, very professional. Food was good, one bite each course. Inventive.
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MackF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Amazing experience, highly recommended if looking for a true tasting menu experience.
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Rachael
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I had an amazing anniversary at Stubborn Seed. It's a culinary experience that can't be missed!
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SeanL
Miami
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service was incredible. Completely understand why it received its Michelin star. Our servers Daniel, Luis, and another guy. Vibe for a Michelin star was very relaxed and unpretentious. Located in the prestigious south of fifth avenue, quiet location. Place doesn’t disappoint- highly recommended.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
Flavors and presentation were unbelievably delicious. Service was incredible!
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MJFoods
Los Angeles
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Phenomenal! All aspects of the culinary experience was spectacular! Great job guys
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RamiroU
Miami
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 29, 2023
overall3food4service4ambience2
Yes. Very good food and unique dishes. We liked it. No WOW's though, no memorables preparation and maybe too little portions. Our experience was affected, maybe, because there were very few people that night
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AlexG
Philadelphia
8 reviews
vip
2.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2023
overall2food2service4ambience3
We were really excited to give this place a try, and honestly it was one of the more disappointing restaurants we've been to in quite some time. The atmosphere is fine, but it's quite loud in there. Thankfully the kitchen is only pseudo-open (plexiglass allows diner to see but not necessarily hear what's going on back there, which I actually liked a lot in a world still full of places with played-out open kitchens). The shrine to himself Jeremy has built on the wall on the way to the bathrooms is sort of perturbing. People know who he is, he doesn't need to remind anyone quite that obviously. Maybe if more attention was paid to the food than the imagery... Getting to the food, we dined a la carte rather than with the tasting menu, and I feel like Keanu Reeves in the Matrix with the bullet we dodged. An uninspired crudo (some nice textural contrast from whatever the chip was, but there wasn't nearly enough) and the bread service dish were...pretty wholly underwhelming. The pita were dry and bland, and the proportions of the other ingredients of the dish were completely out of whack. Way too much of the sweet yellow liquid, completely overpowered the dish. The potatoes were tasty but bordering on too much salt, and the portion was comically enormous. Half of what was served would've been fine split amongst two people. The halibut with green curry was nigh-inedible based on the salt content. A real shame as we were both excited about that dish ahead of time. The duck was also a major letdown, bummer given the enticing dry-aged ducks hanging in the contraption near the kitchen. I rarely have good duck because of how hard it is to cook it, and this was no exception. The slice edges were occasionally properly cooked, but the middle was pretty routinely under, which was unpleasant. This dish was also entirely too salty (way too much finishing salt but would've been too salty anyway). Overall it was fine, but not worth the price for a place with so many seasoning issues.
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ElizabethC
Naples
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We did the tasting experience and really enjoyed it.loved the descriptions of each dish from waiters. The seared fois gras served rabbit was outstanding along with the stuffed agnolotti pasta with honey, spinach, nuts accompaniment. Wonderful wine list and impressive craft cocktails. Delicious and fun . Seating was great and allowed us to see the kitchen in action. Noise level is not low but was enjoyable since you could still have your own private conversation
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DanielleM
Dallas
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was great. Highly recommend. We were in town on vacation, would go again.
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aagajjar
San Francisco
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience3
Good and service were stellar, music needs an adjustment
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
The tasting menu experience is really fun, and it was a great birthday present. The vibe is chill, the waitstaff are quiet and polite and efficient. It is an unassuming place turning out a very high quality experience. Watching the kitchen through the window, I have to say I was so impressed by how well run it was. Food storage neat and labelled, everything clean and tidy, including the chefs. There were lots of tables but the kitchen ran like a well-oiled machine. There were a lot of raw dishes on the menu and I have to say I am a lot more comfortable with that when I can see that the kitchen is clean and well-run. I enjoyed nearly everything, even though many foods were outside my comfort zone. I would have personally preferred just a little more vegetable presence just because the dishes with them really were outstanding. The portions are small so you may think you won’t get full, but we left stuffed and unable to even finish dessert. Speaking of dessert, if there was a course that felt like less had gone into it, this was it. Not in any way bad, just less thoughtful or provocative. I very much enjoyed this and hope others do, too.
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OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 21, 2023
overall2food2service1ambience1
Incomprensibile - per rimanere educati - come Michelin assegni le stelle. It is not worth the money
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BrunoP
Miami
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience3
Andres was kind to reach out and make it right. Thank you!
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SaulG
Greater Boston
62 reviews
5.0
62 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderfully creative menu for foodies looking to enjoy a chef at the top of his game. All dishes were bursting with many different flavors. Beet salad was one of my favorites. You have never tasted a beet salad like this one. Cocktails were delicious as well
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JessC
Chicago
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Birthday- did a great job accommodating a birthday dinner and even with us running a little late due to a delayed flight. Fantastic service and attention to detail. Would return.
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JamesG
Cleveland
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service was excellent! The dishes were well done explained and cocktails amazing - try the Purple Haze if you’re into mezcal :)
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Eddy
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
An experience My biggest regret is not doubling my tip
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FAQs

Stubborn Seed does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates.

Stubborn Seed is rated 4.8 stars by 2418 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 28, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 34 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

101 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
2. MICHELIN 1 Star 2022
Cross street
Washington & 1st st
Neighborhood
South Beach
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 6:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public parking is available Washington Ave/2nd Street.
Public transit
Miami Beach Free Trolley
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jeremy Ford
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://stubbornseed.com/
Phone number
(786) 322-5211
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion. Events@grovebaygroup.com
Private party contact
our Private Event Coordinator : (786) 322-5811

Stubborn Seed

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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Experiences

Chef Tasting Menu

A La Cart Menu

Chef Tasting Menu

Popular dishes

Duck

Chicken

Agnolotti

Menu

Desserts

ELIZABETH'S GARDEN$16.00

HOMESTEAD SNACK PACK$10.00

What 2,418 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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FAQs

Does Stubborn Seed offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Stubborn Seed restaurant rated?

Is Stubborn Seed currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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