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: 4.6

4.6

2489 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.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 5, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 35 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
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

Art Week 11 - Course Chef's Tasting
$300.00 per person
Dec 4 - Dec 10, 2023
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 $300 per person plus tax and gratuity, pre-payment not required. We are unable to accommodate Dietary Restrictions such as Vegan or Gluten Free.
Art Week 8 - Course Chef's Tasting
$250.00 per person
Dec 4 - Dec 10, 2023
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 $250 per person plus tax and gratuity, pre-payment not required. We are unable to accommodate Dietary Restrictions such as Vegan or Gluten Free.
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. We are unable to accommodate Dietary Restrictions such as Vegan or Gluten Free.

What 2,489 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Miami - Dade
American
Miami Beach
Innovative
Miami Beach
American

2,489 Reviews

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AnneM
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The tasting menu was delicious. Wonderful flavors, great presentation.
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LaurinF
Washington DC
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
The meal was excellent. I’d like to know who picked the playlist, however, because the vibe was off. I’m not sure the aguachile scallop needed to be paired with Blink 182. Had a blast, though, will definitely be back.
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Steve
Houston
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food, service and wine pairing were exceptional. Artistic impression in each dish and flavor combinations were spot on. This just became a regular stop for us when we're in Miami.
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DLee
Tampa
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and the service was outstanding. Will definitely come pack for another incredible 8 course tasting!
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OpenTable Diner
Miami
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was outstanding! Each plate was better than the next. My husband and I do had the 8 course meal experience with wine pairing and it was out of this world. The service was also great. Luis our waiter was great!
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MaRi
Louisville
41 reviews
vip
5.0
41 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent Experience! Great Food! Superb service! Fun Atmosphere!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing experience with great flavors! Would go back in a heart beat!
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OpenTable Diner
Edmonton
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Thank you to everyone. Great food, great night. The only suggestion I have is that you somehow try to reduce the overall noise level. I’m not sure if that’s possible, but I thought I’d mention it.
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AndrewS
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
A fun experience, relaxed atmosphere with elevated plates & knowledgeable staff.
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RosazanaS
Miami
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing and delicious experience. The food was so good! Loved each course. You could see the work and craft that went into each one. The staff was attentive and so friendly. Would definitely return.
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charlesh
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The chef tasting was excellent. Service was wonderful with some great drinks. Can’t ask for much more.
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Suzanne
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful experience and the food was excellent!
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TrentonS
Orlando
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food. Luis was our server and he was amazing. Knew everything about every dish and wine and whatever else we ordered. Made our 5ths wedding anniversary special. Could not ask for anything better.
Stubborn SeedResponded on November 25, 2023
Dear TrentonS, Happy fifth wedding anniversary! We are honored to have been part of your celebration, and we are delighted to hear that Luis made your experience special. Thank you for your kind words about our food and service. Here's to many more joyful celebrations with us! Regards, Michael Moss
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PaulG
Devon
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Super food, super service, fun atmosphere. Refined dining in a modern setting with very good and well Informed service.
Stubborn SeedResponded on November 25, 2023
Dear PaulG, Thank you for your fantastic review! We are delighted that you had a wonderful time here at Stubborn Seed. Your compliments on our service and atmosphere are truly appreciated. We can't wait to welcome you back for another memorable dining experience! Regards, Michael Moss
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 21, 2023
overall3food5service1ambience5
Bad service. We arrived at 5:55. The server won’t let us in until six and asks us to wait outside the door with all of our luggage’s. Food is okay.
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OpenTable Diner
Central Coast
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 21, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience1
The host was rude. Our reservation was for 8:15. We arrived on time with a minute to spare, and the host had us order a drink at the bar. We waited 29 minutes to be sat at our table until my husband approached the host to inquire when we would be sat. The host was visibly bothered by this. He then proceeded to tell us that we needed to close out at the bar before he can sit us. So, we closed out. He then approached the bar and asked the bartender if we had closed out, TWICE! He then sat us at a table that had been open the entire time we had been waiting to be sat. It was ridiculous! The food wasn’t impressive either and took nearly three hours from start to finish.
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raycasano
Mexico City
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience3
The food is extraordinary and in general very good service, except for the waitress who had to bring the wine glasses with the pairing and that limited the continuity of the tasting menu. The place is very nice but they do not follow the dress code for dinner.
Stubborn SeedResponded on November 26, 2023
Dear raycasano, Thank you for sharing your feedback, and we're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our extraordinary food and experienced overall very good service. We appreciate your positive comments about the place's ambiance as well. We're sorry to learn about the hiccup with the wine glasses during the pairing. Please accept our sincere apologies for any inconvenience caused by this. We'll be sure to address this with our team to ensure a smoother flow in the future. We value your insights, and we hope to have the pleasure of serving you again, providing an even more seamless and enjoyable experience. Thank you for choosing Stubborn Seed and we look forward to welcoming you back soon. Regards, Michael Moss
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Vijay
San Francisco
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had an amazing experience by our waiter and the food tasting was fantastic! Highly recommended.
Stubborn SeedResponded on November 22, 2023
Dear Vijay, We are thrilled to hear about your amazing experience here at Stubborn Seed. Thank you for the glowing review. Our team takes pride in providing exceptional service, and it's fantastic to know that your server and the food tasting experience met and exceeded your expectations. We appreciate your time and look forward to serving you again soon! Regards, Michael Moss
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PJRa
Exclusive
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2023
overall1food2service2ambience2
Seated at 19:30 It took 30 min from order to receive our first bottle of wine. 50 minutes until our first course arrived from course confirmation. For us, an unreasonable amount of time. The restaurant was particularly loud..I'm not yet 40... One of the three starter dishes / tastes (all three served together) are recommendable (wagyu cannelloni) the oyster was below average, The scallop was ok. Pasta - an agnolotti was weak. The pasta was thick and "gooey" i.e. cooked super al dente and left under a heat lamp Both entrees were great, Venison and Florida Drum (fish) Desert was decent to good, a pear based dish. For a restaurant that only serves a single (full or abbreviated) fixed menu for all patrons the timing was terrible, the service was brisk, and the price at $250 per head (abbreviated menu) did not offer value. ($125 for food) In sum, expensive for a menu with virtually no optionality, brisk transactional service and "standard" food. This is my 4th visit.
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OpenTable Diner
Miami
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2023
overall3food5service2ambience3
We felt that the service was lacking. We love this restaurant and coke often but last night was a mess. We had to ask numerous times for water refills, the service was extremely slow. The food came out cold. This just was not the stubborn seed we are used to.
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Titus
Miami
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing and delicious food and outstanding service
Stubborn SeedResponded on November 21, 2023
Dear Titus, Thank you so much for your kind words! We are truly thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience here at Stubborn Seed. It means a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you again soon! Regards, Michael Moss
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the best Michelin stars restaurants we have been. The fall menu was delicious, I loved how the chef introduced local products to the menu. We will definitely be back.
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OpenTable Diner
Fort Lauderdale
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our first Michelin start restaurant and it far exceeded our expectations. The staff was attentive and friendly and the food was delicious. We'll absolutely come back once the seasonal menu rotates.
Stubborn SeedResponded 7 days ago
Dear Guest, It brings us immense joy to know that your experience here at Stubborn Seed was nothing short of amazing. Our team is passionate about creating memorable moments, and we're thrilled that we succeeded in making your visit special. Your kind words inspire us to continue delivering exceptional service. We can't wait to have the pleasure of welcoming you back to Stubborn Seed for another fantastic experience. Until then, cheers to you, and thank you for being a valued member of the Stubborn Seed community! Regards, Michael Moss
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OpenTable Diner
Miami
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience1
sesame milk bread was a nice combination of honey and vinegar with the pickled radish the miso and the butter didn’t really show through. The oyster Asian par Granada was very nice, but got lost with the sour orange foam, which to me, was far too much in volume and that overshadow the oyster. The tuna was incredibly salty, and the buttermilk carrot emulsion needs work, far to much ginger. Beef tartar, cannelloni is outstanding one bite, hard to go wrong with the combination of flavors there, the pasta course was one of our favorites,many things going on, but from high-level it lacked crunch Texter somewhere in the dish,Florida black drum was an excellent course. Fish was cooked perfectly and the herb green curry was balanced extremely well. The name doesn’t do much for me but great sauce, scallop,.,.This one needs work couldn’t even tell what was what here, flavor texture is all missing for me, finally the venison was excellent with the orange marmalade and au poivre. obviously an uncontrollable is the noise in the room. It was incredibly loud uncomfortable. In fact, I would never go back in mid service, it would be just opened or just closing for me to sit in that room again. In fact it’s so loud I’m pretty sure you’re employees Feel the pain in this as well. The windows were dirty, the blinds not pulled down, so streetlight blared in our eyes. finally all the good work, the back of the house team did goes unnoticed because of the poor lighting, you cannot see anything on a plate. Need to break out your phone turn the light on to see what’s what I don’t really get this in a restaurant at this level.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
The flavors were very intentional and delicious. Even the palate cleanser was a standing ovation. Very very good.
Stubborn SeedResponded on November 21, 2023
Dear Guest, We're truly delighted to receive your review! It warms our hearts to know that you found our flavors delicious, and that even the palate cleanser earned a standing ovation from you. Your appreciation for our culinary efforts means the world to us. We're committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences, and we look forward to welcoming you back for more delightful moments. Thank you for choosing Stubborn Seed! Regards, Michael Moss
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OpenTable Diner
Mexico City
6 reviews
vip
1.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
The worst one Michelin star restaurant that I ever tried!! I don’t know how even start! Poor food quality, poor presentation, mediocre experience and poor service! All this for $700 dlls bill, makes no sense!!Please avoid this restaurant!
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TimW
Las Vegas
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food Wonderful service Price point is very high
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
vip
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2023
overall2food3service3ambience2
Good but not great. Been here twice won’t return.
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TonyE
Richmond
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing experience as always. Fourth time coming here and always above and beyond in food as well as the service. I visit Miami once a year and always make it a routine to eat here. Every time I do the wine pairing and every time they exceed my expectations
Stubborn SeedResponded on November 21, 2023
Dear TonyE, Thank you for choosing Stubborn Seed as part of your Miami visit routine! We're delighted to hear that you had an amazing experience. Your continued support means the world to us, and we look forward to exceeding your expectations on your next visit. Cheers! Regards, Michael Moss
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doughgirl
New York Area
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Marvelous experience dining here. Each course is carefully, creatively. and deliciously crafted using fresh quality ingredients. Service is excellent. Only negative is the noise level making conversation difficult (shouting was needed)
Stubborn SeedResponded on November 21, 2023
Dear doughgirl, Thank you for taking the time to leave a wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the carefully crafted and delicious courses, showcasing our commitment to fresh, quality ingredients. We appreciate your feedback on the noise level, and we'll strive to address this concern to enance your overall dining experience. We hope to welcome you back soon for another delightful meal. Have a great day! Regards, Michael Moss
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OpenTable Diner
Detroit
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service and food all around top notch! Got some great drink suggestions and local recommendations from Arturo, as well which was a nice touch.
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ImnotAltonBrown
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The take on beef tartare might be one of the best single bites of food I’ve ever had. Overall the culinary journey the tasting menu provides is such a fun experience
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and wait staff. Would love to come back next time I am in town!
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OpenTable Diner
Atlanta Metro
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was definitely an elevated experience. Everything was absolutely amazing!
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LuisA
New York Area
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
Food is great, noise levels are extremely loud, the flavors make it worth it!
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OpenTable Diner
Coastal Georgia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was quite an experience! The Story was a delicious tour through the whole menu. There is something for everyone. From the very first dish of the bone marrow soup to the milk bread to the halibut with a green curry to the butternut squash agnolotti to the impeccable duck dish. I have never had so many different flavors in a sitting that I never would have been adventurous enough to try on my own. Ten out of ten experience and restaurant.
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bignightout
Portland
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2023
overall4food3service2ambience2
We did the 8 course tasting menu and while the food had quality ingredients and was clearly assembled by well trained chefs it didn't really sing. The flavors for most dishes weren't very interesting and nothing stood out to us. I've really wanted to visit this place for many years because it's been a top rated place... so maybe this specific menu wasn't their best. Finally, our initial server was not very friendly and was pretty cold to us which generally I wouldn't mind at most places but I was suprised by his vibe at such a top rated establishment. He barely explained the menu at all and seemed distracted by another table. Later servers that brought the food were more friendly as they explained each dish.
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Tbird
San Francisco
14 reviews
3.0
14 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience2
Strange pacing of food. Sometimes there was 5 mins between courses and sometimes 25 mins. Strange ambiance in restaurant - when you walked it smelt like a hairdresser, aircon set vey cold and music was too loud. Food was good but not amazing
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CutieG
Philadelphia
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing! Came for our anniversary dinner and everything was perfect. We did the wine pairing and found some new options outside of our regulars. Service was exceptional and the background music was perfect for these two millennials. Chef Jeremy & his team hit it out of the park!
Stubborn SeedResponded on November 8, 2023
Dear CutieG, Thank you so much for choosing to celebrate your anniversary with us! It warms our hearts to know that you enjoyed the wine pairing and discovered some new favorites. Our team takes great pride in curating an exceptional dining experience, and it's wonderful to hear that you found the service to be exceptional. Chef Jeremy and our entire team are overjoyed by your kind words. They work tirelessly to create extraordinary culinary experiences, and it's fantastic to hear that we "hit it out of the park." We can't wait to welcome you back, and we're excited to be a part of your special moments in the future. Thank you for your time and for choosing us for your anniversary celebration. Regards, Michael Moss
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BobbyC
Kansas City
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 6, 2023
overall5food5service3ambience3
Great food and good service. I especially enjoyed the music.
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FAQs

Stubborn Seed does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates.

Stubborn Seed is rated 4.6 stars by 2489 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

Dec 5, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 35 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
Price
$50 and over
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

Featured in

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Experiences

Art Week 11 - Course Chef's Tasting

Art Week 8 - Course Chef's Tasting

Chef Tasting Menu

Menu

Desserts

FLORIDA FALL$16.00

STUBBORN SUNDAE$9.00

PETITE FOUR TRIO$6.00

What 2,489 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

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

Featured in

A Guide to the Best Date Spots in Miami

Announcing Florida's 2022 MICHELIN Selects

Explore the 2023 MICHELIN picks for Florida