What an amazing experience this weekend at Stubborn Seed; i cant stop thinking about it! The service was so friendly and informative about each item on the tasting menu. They spoke slow and explained it well. It starts off with this brilliant palate cleanser that is sweet and sour and also has pieces of sweet potato. I dont want to give away too much about exactly what's on the tasting menu-- you have to go for yourself and experience! My favorite was a moist piece of venison, warm and gooey truffle risotto, and a delicious scallop. All the dishes are flavor pops in your mouth. At $175 per person it is a fun spot, especially for date night, if you are a foodie! Style points for the open-kitchen concept, only the best of the best can pull this off! The ONLY downfall is the air freshener! its so strong it gave me a headache in the entrance! Boo for smelling like a hotel lobby! I've seen this on many reviews, and Im wondering why they haven't adjusted yet..... read more

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Had another wonderful experience at Stubborn Seed last night. Jeremy's tasting menu never dissapoints! I hosted a group of folks who had never been there before and everyone raved about the experience! Stephen & team provided their amazing service as always! I highly recommend a visit to the Stubborn Seed if you are in the South Beach area! read more

We went for dinner during Miami spice. Amazing food with beautiful presentation . The waiter recommended the sashimi it was amazing . Highly recommended read more

Everything was top notch: the service, the fantastic table with front row view to the seamlessly functioning kitchen, and the food. Dishes that at first seemed unremarkable showed their depth as more bites were savored--the crudo and the pavlova, for example.One slightly irritating detail is the seemingly endless "add-ons" offered when making the reservation. It makes one feel like they're being treated to a substandard dinner at $125/pp. It would be preferable to raise the price and simply fold in the additions. read more

Outstanding Michelin 1 star restaurant with a fantastic tasting menu. I love rum drinks so I started with the Coconut Hemingway (coconut washed diplomatico, luxardo, pineapple, coconut lime foam, Harpke Farms finger lime) and it was very good and remined me of a Hawaiian mai tai, followed by the the facundo (bacardi 8, smoked pineapple, passion fruit sabayon, tobacco bitters, lime) that was amazing as I was hesitant to order with a tobacco bitter, but it was very mild and the passion fruit was the standout flavor. The tasting menu consisted of 10 or so samples and I added the Kaluga caviar enhancement that was a nice, but expensive upgrade. I am not going to list all the details of my menu as I uploaded pics of every dish, and simply will say that I definitely recommend a visit to this wonderful restaurant. read more

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Fine dining tasting menu with creative dishes in a fun lively environment, but pacing and service issues where we were ignored halfway through our meal detracted from what could've been a stellar 5 star experience I'd expect from a Michelin starred establishment. Food: 4.5 Service: 2.5 Atmosphere: 4.5 Cost to worth it rating: 3 Return worthiness: yes (assuming service issues are fixed) Eve award: best foie torchon Highlights: - Tasting menu: unique, creative, complex, and a variety of high quality ingredients, Loved the attention to detail and mix of textures. -Technically 11 different items sounded like a lot but varied in portions and was just the right amount of food. - Foie torchon: the best I've had. They used some Riesling for a bit of sweetness and the creaminess that came out of it was unreal. Upping the game was the crunch of pistachios in a thin bottom layer and topped with naturally sweet strawberry slices. Toast was thick and warm and a wonderful vessel to enjoy the foie with. Was mentioned it's a fancy peanut butter and jelly which was crazy yet tracked. 5 stars - Striped sea bass: crispy crackly yet not fishy skin and delicate meat. Sauce around it was beautifully light and fennel onion dilly and had a slice of zucchini as the star. 5 stars - Sashimi: incredible burst of flavors paired with the thinly sliced raw fish. Yuzu, starfruit, and nuac cham and a granita was a heck of a way to start things off. 5 stars - Sungold tomato fruit pate: such fresh tomato flavor in a softer than gelee texture intrigued me. Bonus for the colors and presentation in a box. 4.5 stars - Ricotta gnudi: manchego foam was a fun entry point to these cheesy dumplings. Loved the surprise squash pieces to balance out the heaviness and the heavenly hazelnut crunch. 4.5 stars - Bread: warm olive bread with a somehow creamy feta spread was wonderful. 4.25 stars - Wagyu beef tartare: very tender pieces of meat with the complexity of a kimchi spiciness via radish and kohlrabi, sweetness of a kumquat gel. and crispiness of delicate leek shreds 4.25 stars - Wine pairings: some truly wonderful wines. Most notable was the Grenache. Light and smooth and surprisingly perfecr with the cheesy gnudi. Appreciated them letting us know the wine would start with the first official course and carry through to the 2 snacks afterwards so I could conserve my bubbly appropriately. - Service highlight: Ricardo was the best!!! He came in a little over halfway through to present our dishes. He was energetic, knowledgeable, and a delightful ray of sunshine to lift our mood as our experience was hitting a lull. - Many staff members serving us as a team Vegas location: they recently opened one which is exciting as I'm in Vegas fairly often and rarely in Miami. Midlights: - Duck: enjoyed the combo of flavors will allspice and almond etc but the actual cook on the duck ate an odd combo of tough and fatty being hard to cut through and chew. 3 stars. Dessert: didn't care for the flavor combo. 3 stars Lowlights - Pacing: started out fine with the first few courses and then the time between courses was extremely long. This dragged out the experience, lost momentum, and left us with over 20 minutes several times without any wine or staff acknowledging the situation or even talking to us during the gaps. - Inconsistent service: we had the bartender greeting and interacting with us at the beginning and then went mia. Thought it was odd he didn't check in or try to ease the impact of the lulls or offer anything to make our experience better. Being behind is understandable but ignoring your guests is not. - Didn't get our pairing into halfway into the first main course - Broccoli cheese donut: was curious about this but was so runny inside, closer to a croquette than a donut, and wasn't very flavorful. 2 stars - Comms w restaurant before visiting regarding bar seating: on the website when you go to reserve it said prominently you could have the bar menu at the bar which is what we planned to do. However once I got to open table it forces you to make a selection for the tasting menu to reserve. When messaging the restaurant, they said the bar only has the menu. However when I got there, we were only provided the full tasting menu. I asked about the bar menu and it sounded like there was one but it was not shown to us which was all sorts of confusing and odd. Started off amazing and enjoyed most of the food, but service and lack of attention was a disappointment that didn't keep up with the rest of the experience. read more

I have been to Stubborn Seed many times before they even got the Michelin Star, always a great experience with incredible creative food that wanted you to go back for more. I had not been back since they got awarded the Michelin Star and I had heard mixed reviews about not being as great as in the past, given we have the Miami Spice on right now I thought to go for dinner and see for myself. In my opinion the whole purpose of Miami Spice is to give you a taste to go back for more later, unfortunately it was not the case. I started with the potato gnocchi & confict duck, it was ok but the texture very weird, then the swordfish was also just OK, nothing special and for dessert the Mamay Basque Cheesecake which was good. Overall very little food as portions really tiny. At the beginning of the service they asked if we wanted to have Bread which we had to pay for, which is totally ok, $8 for 2 people so we were 4 of us and we ordered 2 bread which we thought maybe a little basket of bread rolls but instead it was half roll each with flavored butter which was very good but $8 for 1 roll of bread to be split between 2 people is too much. Given the experience I don't think I would want to go back again and pay the full tasting menu which I have done several times before, sad read more

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The 11-course dinner was nothing short of extraordinary -- a true celebration of craftsmanship, creativity, and flavor. Each course was a masterclass in balance and imagination, perfectly complemented by thoughtful, expressive wine pairings that elevated every bite. read more

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Stubborn Seed was fantastic! Delicious, creative dishes and amazing, attentive service. We loved it and can't wait to come back! read more

Stubborn Seed - New American Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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The food ,service and ambiance was exceptional, definitly a great experiance. The staff was amazing and meticulas, and the wine selection was superb. read more

The environment is really cool, kinda like a 2000s reto style. The service was very good too. Our waiter explained in detail how each dish was made. The food was good but I had very high expectations because i've been wanting to try Stubborn Seed for a long time... We did the Miami Spice menu and it was good, but keep in mind plates are very small. The bread at the begging with the miso butter was delicious (11/10). For appetizers we had the crudo (7/10) and the bravas (7/10), both simple dishes, nothing crazy. For entree we had the beef cheek (7.5/10) and the ravioli (a single ravioli) (6/10) my least favorite dish. The star of the menu were the desserts, they truly saved the night. We had the guava and cheese desert and the feta banana flan (100/10) the flavor combinations were phenomenal. Overall 7/10. read more

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The food here was phenomenal! Service was quick and friendly. Very nice location, with the low dimmed lights makes a perfect date night. I went here for the miami spice menu and it did not disappoint. I will come back to try everything soon! My favorite part was the dessert, especially with the wine combination. Absolutely delicious and the chef knows what he is doing. The summer mango sago was one of the dishes i will never forget! It had such a unique combination of everything, and the flavors complimented each other so well. I have never tried anything like it. I will definitely come back here SOON. Also if you do the miami spice menu make sure to do the wine pairing, worth it and compliments the dishes very well. All the dishes melted in your mouth and was definitely made by someone who is very passionate about cooking. For the main course the pork belly was definitely my favorite. Cheer to stubborn seed! the best restaurant in south beach! read more

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We noticed this restaurant on our trip to South Beach last November. However, every time we went by, it was closed due to a private party. After returning back to New England, it started popping up in various notices I get about restaurants (you have to live AI). So I started reading about it and realized that the chef had received a Michelin star and was a recommended restaurant in SoBe. My research showed that the menu was a tasting menu but we later learned you could sit at the bar and order a la carte. We were told to try the chicken dish if we opted for the bar on another visit. Anyways, we did decide to try Stubborn Seed on our last trip to SoBe in April. We were not disappointed. I'm not going to go in great detail about each dish (I've attached the menus and pictures of several of the dishes) but say we did try the tasting menu with the wine pairing. Our waiter was very knowledgeable, explaining each course and the wine pairing. One of my trivial measures of good service is whether or not my water glass stays full and it did. The portions were small but you were satisfied at the end of the meal. Several of the courses came with a sauce or broth that was added table side, a nice touch. It was a very good dining experience but the price is not for the faint of heart. Finally, at the end of the meal, I had to try a drink that I saw several patrons order called Purple Haze. It is a mezcal based drink made with botanicals and a cherry rhubarb syrup. What caught my attention is that it is severed with a bubble on top of the cocktail that pops upon arrival and evaporates into a smoky haze. Very cool. read more

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Celebrated my birthday here & this spot truly made it such a special experience. I mean they even made a custom bday menu card, it's the little things. Anyways, every single course on the tasting menu blew me away. I truly have dreams about that "foie gras cannoli." The service is incredible - accommodating, friendly, knowledgeable and not overbearing. My favorite. The ambiance is welcoming and homey, not stuffy and uptight. My favorite as well. This is truly a foodies heaven, I can't wait to come back. read more

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***Generally great service and inedible salty food*** I'll keep it short and sweet - something is wrong in the kitchen with whoever is balancing flavors and most critically, the salt Nice place. A bit too rock and roll or pub like given the price point. The music was measured but also edgier than I'd expect from fine dining. But the ambiance was fine - not amazing but good. Service - very friendly, welcoming. But after they place th plate down -- POOF -- it's like they disappear to another dimension and no one comes to check in on whether your course is progressing well. Or to fill up your water glass. And these are critical because ... ...Food - holy unbalanced salt bomb! Some of the courses were inventive and quite pleasant. The foie for example and the opening tiradito style course. Others were inedible - the main duck ravioli, fish, and meat courses were a total salt bomb and rendered inedible after bite 2. I even flagged a waiter down after first bites to explain how oversalted the fish was and they were kind enough to refire two new fish courses for us and a complimentary wine course to pair. The service and gesture here were absolutely correct. The result? A still insanely over salted fish course that overpowered any hope of amazing flavor potential from the accompanying sauce and fish. We didn't have the heart to correct it again as we could see this was a consistent issue. The dessert, while interesting, was too creamy / salty / heavy to be consumed in the portion provided. I am not one to complain of large portions or too much dessert. But this was an issue here, while other courses could have been larger. We get it - the chef has a farm. But does he have a salt taster in the back? read more

Came by with a friend to have a couple of drinks here seeing how I haven't been here before and Wow have I been missing out. Stubborn seed is a cute elevated restaurant that is quite welcoming. The moment we step in everyone was just hospitable. We sat at the bar with rob and he took care of us. Excellent service and great cocktails. We were able to get a tasting of two items and omg was it just absolutely divine. That tasting pared with the great service would definitely have me coming back. read more

Stubborn Seed - STUBBORN SEED OLD FASHIONED and Negroni with tasting - New American Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

I was finally able to do the tasting menu at Stubborn Seed in Miami Beach. I've included photos of all the dishes plus the menu with descriptions. My friend and I opted for the wine pairings along with the caviar enhancement. That came out to $315/person before tip etc. The place is small, well adorned and the ambiance is laid back and not overly pretentious. The service was terrific and the food was incredible. It's hard to pick a favorite, but if I could start every meal off with the cacio e pepe cheesy puffs followed by the Venus clams and caviar macaroons I would be in heaven. The pompano dish was the least photogenic but the most interesting flavor. I loved the char on the skin. I thought the wine pairings were fantastic. My favorite was the Emilio Moro Tempranillo that paired beautifully with the wagyu. We sat at a high top in the front window but close by the hostess stand and I was impressed at how gracefully the hosts handled the numerous folks who walked in and were quite frankly rude because they couldn't be seated without a reservation. One guy tried to take chairs from a table to put them in front of the service bar - people can be outrageously entitled! read more

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Meh. I was looking forward to try this place forever. Once I heard they won a Michelin star, it prompted my friends and I to try it before it ran away with itself. No valet. Parking in the area was hard to find. In fact, I had a bad experience which made me enter the restaurant flustered. The place setting and plating was nice. Intimate interior. Good server. The apps were pretty good. Especially the incredibly melt in your mouth cheesy puffs. The dressed oysters were nice. The main was forgettable. Oh yeah some fancy truffle chicken that tasted not fancy. Desserts were yum! (Olive oil cake and blueberries as well as the chocolate thingie) Hate to say it, but if I hadn't known this won some crazy awards, I can't honestly say I would think they had. While the service was good, nothing truly wowed me to say I'd rush back. Love that they have a following though. May they continue to excel and innovate! read more

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Having dined at several similar concepts (June in Nashville being my fave) this was by far my least favorite. And, it was the most expensive. Paid for two upgrades - the wine pairing and caviar. So, let's start there. Tue wines themselves were awful and did not pair well with the food. And, every single wine arrived after the dish it was paired with arrived. There was no explanation, no Sommelier to guide the experience and was a HUGE disappointment. The caviar was amazing and overall the highlight of the meal. It's the reason this rating is a 2 star and not a 1 star. The server beside of my table kept perching his ass basically onto my table when he was speaking to his customers. Another major annoyance. The food is beautifully prepared. It feels rushed coming out, however. The duck was the best tasting outside of the caviar. At $500 per person this is the most overpriced meal and experience I've ever had in my life. Spend your money and time elsewhere. read more

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Stubborn Seed was AMAZING. From the start I was impressed, as we saw owner Jeremy Ford was actually there and involved in dinner service- I've been to quite a few "celebrity chef" restaurants and that was a first for me. Staff all seemed incredibly happy to be there and like they truly enjoyed the menu providing in depth recommendations. 10/10 read more

We went in and tried their Miami spice menu. Only two choices of each category. Braised pork was a bit salty. Other than that everything else was delicious! read more

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Tiny portions, left hungry after a 3 course meal... will never come back. The dishes were so basic, nothing original and a terrible, cheap wine pairing. Service was just OK. They definitely paid to get their Michelin star, very disappointing! read more

I have heard great things about this place. I was not sure where it was but I stumbled on the front door and decided to go in. I ordered the Tuna and the Chicken. The service was very professional. The atmosphere is simple yet elegant with a great smell of flowers. The tuna was amazing. I could have downed a gallon of the sauce. You get the feeling that a lot of thought was invested in finding the perfect combination of flavors. The chicken is cooked souvide so it's super tender and moist. Served with potato puree and other good stuff. Very yum and soul warming. Great read more

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Amazing! Interesting flavor palate, nice bright fresh flavors and perfect portions! Highly recommend the tasting menu! Our service was very welcoming and easygoing, overall great staff! We truly enjoyed everything from the food to the calming lighting and the nostalgic music, great experience! read more

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I recently dined at Stubborn Seed in Miami Beach and, unfortunately, I was expecting more from this Michelin-starred spot. It's got a sleek, modern vibe, which sets you up for what should be a top-notch dining experience. The food just didn't live up to the hype. First off, the flavors. I was ready for some mind-blowing tastes, but everything was kind of bland. When you're at a place that's got a Michelin star, you're expecting something special, something that wows you and hopefully blows you away. Sadly, that wasn't the case here. The dishes were okay at best, and they weren't what you'd call exciting or memorable. What is the point of charging an additional $40 for a truffle upcharge when it was just additional black truffle added to one dish, while several other dishes already had it? It seemed like a mish-mosh of choices without real cohesion. Then there's the time factor. My entire dinner took about 2.5 hours. That's a long time, especially when the food isn't making you go 'wow' at every bite. It felt like the meal was dragging on without any real culinary payoff. There's an art to timing a tasting menu, and the timing just wasn't here. The kitchen was busy with staff and I felt myself wondering what they were doing if things were taking so long. As for the service, it was just okay. Nothing terrible, but also nothing that made me feel like I was in a place that's supposed to be one of the best in Miami. I've had better service at many non-Michelin starred restaurants around the city. Waiters were inattentive. Little details like silverware missing, a napkin missing, or water running out are things that you don't typically experience at a Michelin-starred establishment. Overall, while Stubborn Seed has the look of a great dining spot and the prestige of a Michelin star, the actual experience was a bit of a letdown. The food was underwhelming, the meal took too long, and the service was just average. If you're looking for an exciting flavor adventure or exceptional service, you might want to explore other options in Miami's vibrant food scene. And there was absolutely no value here in terms of the experience compared to what it cost. read more

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It was pouring outside, but that didn't stop us from heading to SS to try the Miami Spice Menu. We were greeted friendlily, and sat right the way. Our server was lovely and attentive. And the restaurant is quaint and beautiful. Only regret was not getting a table near the kitchen so we could see all the action. Now on to the food: As a very indecisive menu person, I was very grateful for having only two options per plate and a husband. This ensured I was able to try all items. If you are not that lucky, here's my view on each: 1. starter: salad v gnocchi. Normally an easy choice (duck confit gnocchi obviously) but the salad was beautiful. Delicate dressing, yogurt base, pine nuts. Yuuuum. It's a tie for me. 2. Entree: pork belly v swordfish. Again, normally pork belly would win, but the fish was beautifully cooked with a potato crust that gave a perfect texture mix. Now, the pork belly was also amazing and I may have to give it a slight edge over the fish. But again, no clear winner. 3. Dessert: sorbet v cheesecake. Now you would think this was a slam dunk- the Mamey basque style cheesecake was all my dreams coming together. But the mango sorbet was anything but simple. A small sorbet portion over tapioca with the most beautiful merengue in top. Tie again. Bottom line is you should try all dishes, so call a friend who likes to share and make a reservation. read more

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Food experience was just superb! We did the big tasting menu which took about 1.5 hrs and it was well spaced and timed. Some really really interesting flavours and combinations. Staff were awesome and food wise this was a fantastic experience. I do one have some minor comments about little things which irked me a little. 1. Table cloths ... it's not a hyper fancy ambiance but the food is rich and I just think table cloths would be a good idea. 2. The music was loud and rock music - it just didn't sync with the purpose of the experience. You're trying to eat and talk and compare comments and excitement about the bites and the music was terrible. Mind you ... the two things above won't stop me returning. If that is how it is...we'll that is how it is lol. Food was the most exciting thing I've had all year and I've been around the world a lot this year read more

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Fantastic food and experience. Service was fantastic, ambiance was interesting (little quiet when we went) but nothing to complain about. Highly recommend dining here. Blew my socks off even after coming about 2 weeks after dining at Central, Lima, Peru (2023 #1 restaurant in the world). read more

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The food here was excellent. LIke 5-stars any way you cut it. But we almost, almost left here in the middle of service. Things started out OK. We ate outside because of covid, but the tables were fine. Until one of the patrons started smoking. I don't care if it's not illegal- restaurants should ask their patrons to step away from the dining area when they want to smoke. If it was just that, maybe the night wouldn't have been ruined. But what ruined it for us was the approximate 30 minute wait between entrees #2 and #3. Are you freakin' kidding me? Who does that??? We suspect they gave our entree to the table next to us because they made a mistake with those idiot's order (they were the *ssholes smoking). Anyways, night ruined... food was delicious though. We wouldn't go back and I wouldn't recommend them either. read more

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Appetizers Tuna tartare Beets with Ricotta Gnudi Jalapeno poppers Patatas bravas Entrees Chicken breast 3 desserts Carmelized Apple millefeuille Milk Chocolate cremeux Roasted Florida blueberries Set another level for creativity and taste This is s Top Chef winner (we didn't find out until we were well into the meal). With a crazy level of taste explosions in every dish we were served. Such a unique and interesting, flavorful combination that you just don't get anywhere. A cut above read more

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Wow!!! Went to a tasting-completely amazed!! The food from presentation to delivery//taste just outstanding!!! Everything was cooked to perfection! Plus the drinks/the wine just can't wait to go back! Love the ambience plus the -chef came out and greeted us- read more

There is only one word to describe this place and it is orgasmic. I have been eagerly anticipating to try this spot out as my friend has only spoken great things about her experience here. This was my first time in Miami and Stubborn Seed was the highlight of this trip. We got the chefs tasting and did the caviar service and foie gras add on, which was completely worth it. The flavors and textures of each dish were so complex and unique that each was an experience within itself, Chef Jeremy Ford truly has incredible talent. My top favorite dishes were the foie gras, tuna tartare, and ricotta gnudi. The service here was equally as good and everyone was so accommodating. I HIGHLY recommend this restaurant to anyone who appreciates amazing food. This will always be a stop for me whenever I'm in the area :) read more

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To preface this review it would have been a five star if we didn't have a one hour wait past our reservation time. I would suggest earlier reservations so you don't run into time delays as the night goes on and later reservations show up. Now that said I would have given it a 3 star if not for the amazing manager that apologized and offered half off our meal. This is great service gesture to make it right when it was so wrong and not much else he could do. They also gave us multiple glasses of free champagne. I would say bravo to the staff for making a bad situation good. The food was phenomenal everything was very flavorful and paired excellent with the sauces that accompanied them. Some of my favorite highlights were the fennel and Szechuan cured wahoo, confit duck schnitzel, fried chicken and caviar, and spiced honey dry aged duck stole the show. Everything was good but these four stood out and really made the meal. It's an amazing experience and I would tell anyone liking tasting menus not to hesitate going you will surely enjoy the meal. read more

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This is the best restaurant in Miami Beach. As someone who's lived south of fifth for the past two years and experienced restaurants across Miami (but especially in Miami Beach) I can very confidently say that this is the best restaurant on the beach side from a food and service perspective. It's 2 weeks after the dinner that I'm writing this review, and I still remember some of the dishes in the chef's tasting. I won't spoil anything, but get yourself a bottle of wine, the chef's tasting, and wait for the euphoria. On top of that, the service is AMAZING. I forgot to put in my reservation that my date was vegetarian. Not a problem. In under 5 minutes a 1 star Michelin restaurant was able to adjust a Chef's tasting menu to accommodate her dietary restrictions - not to mention the dishes they crafted were EXCELLENT. If you live in Miami Beach (or if you're visiting), spend a date night at Stubborn Seed and you'll have zero regrets. read more

Highligs: * Quality ingredients with elegant presentations * Bravo Top Chef winner Jeremy Ford * Small but creative menu from Oysters and Foie Gras to Wagyu and Barramundi * High tops and regular seating as well as a few tables outside and some seats at the bar * Well put together wine list with over two dozen selections by the glass and nearly 100 by the bottle Chef Ford, originally from Jacksonville, started working in restaurant kitchens at 16 and by the time he was 30 won Bravo Top Chef, having worked his way through Patina and L'Orangerie in LA to Matador Room here before starting his own place. His talent and ambitions may lead him to a new seafood venture in Miami, Afishionado, but for now, I'm happy to have him overseeing the kitchen on our second visit here. We started with my favorite Sauvignon Blanc, Cloudy Bay, $68 per bottle, which was a great accompaniment to half a dozen Kusshi oysters, $30. Kusshi's from the West Coast are one of my favorites, small, creamy, deep shells. I'd love to eat a couple dozen but at $5 each they seem to be flying first class from Washington State these days. I recommend you start with the Cacio E Pepe Cheesy Puffs, a spoof on the famous pasta dish, which taste like delicious parmesan and pepper seasoned popovers. Next we had the yellowfin tuna tartare with sambal shoyu vinaigrette, dashi emulsion and fennel. Don't you love how chefs today try to outdo each other with references to ingredients no-one outside of Japan heard of 10 years ago, it drives my spell check crazy. The Open Blue Cobia Crudo with pineapple chili broth, black coriander chip and charred garlic oil was delicious as was the Endive Lettuce & Herbs with shaved fennel, walnut and warm brown butter sherry vinaigrette. As foodies we always like to sample a dozen or more small plate dishes. There is a Chef's tasting menu available for $150 per person but the server mentioned it was mainly dishes from the regular menu, which I figure you can assemble for yourself for a lot less if you don't mind sharing. The Gooey Jalapeño Fritters with shaved wagyu, truffle emulsion and white cheddar were quite tasty. The Ricotta Gnudi & Grattitude Garden Mushroom was not a typical gnudi presentation but did look a little like a garden with a few gnudis buried underneath and some white foam surrounding, an interesting presentation. The Crunchy Truffle Bravas with sorpressata ham, truffle aioli, garlic crumbs and "aged parmesan" (Hey Chef all Parmeggiano Reggiano is aged, Parmesan on the other hand is a non-Italian knock off), will satisfy the potato lover (aren't we all). Our waitress Jacqueline recommended the Roasted Florida Blueberries with yuzu cream, olive oil cake and pistachio for dessert, and it was good. But the big hit was a small dessert called the Choux Bun. It is a double bite size dessert offered as Passionfruit or Hazelnut. We had them both, and they were excellent. Miami is a cocktail town but for wine lovers like me I offer you a review of the wine program. As I mentioned in my highlights there are over two dozen wines by the glass and nearly 100 by the bottle, and there is something for everyone at all price points. You can find glasses of simple Prosecco starting at $10 up to $45 for an Alex Gambal Puligny-Montrachet 2016 White Burgundy. Most bottles are under $100 and some are even under $50. The most expensive is an Opus One 2016 for $695. I love the fact that vintages are listed for every wine, it shows they take wine seriously and the selection, although not huge, covers all the bases. If you have a wine cellar, corkage, I believe, is $35. Kudos to Jeremy Ford, award winning Chef, single father, in the kitchen every night while working on a new restaurant, what talent and energy! I wish I was 32 again. read more

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YUM. My husband and I love trying tasting menus - and Stubborn Seed did not disappoint. First, we started with some cocktails - both delicious: legend of the falls and madame. We also split a bottle of wine later in the dinner. cacio e pepe cheesy buns // I hate to say this - but it was like the fancy version of a red lobster biscuit - and I don't mean that in a bad way! It was so so good and I could easily eat a whole basket of them. oysters and clams // As someone who isn't crazy about shellfish - I loved both of these, especially the clams! noodle dish // Again, a surprisingly delicious dish; it was light and warm. palate cleanser // While the taste was a standard passionfruit palate cleanser, this dish looked like an egg and burst in your mouth in a really pleasant way. swordfish // The broth on this dish was the real star - give me a straw to drink it up, please! lamb // I will never not like lamb and, in this dish, we got it too ways, topped with foie gras - also, the veggies on the side were so delicious and fresh! And then we got two desserts: choux bun // This was a delicious pastry filled with pastry creme and topped with toasted coconut. roasted florida blueberries // I missed a picture of this - but it was an olive oil cake served with pastry cream, roasted blueberries, and a blueberry lavender sorbet. YUM. And so light and refreshing to end the meal. Our service was fantastic and we loved the ambiance of the restaurant; Chef Ford was coming out to talk to tables quite frequently, our waiter was attentive and fantastic, and the music they were playing (!) - we loved the rock bangers that were happening all night! Stubborn Seed should be a definite try for any foodie or for a special night out! read more

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We just had a spectacular dinner at the bar. The menus offered were both tasting and al a cart Hard to describe the explosion of different flavors that come together as well as textures The drinks, the cheesecake and espresso only complimented our meal along with the taste and presentation. Compliments to the chef and his team! We will be back! read more

Stubborn Seed - New American Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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I came here for my birthday and it was such a treat. I'm a big Jeremy Ford. Our server, Soe, was fantastic. He had such enthusiasm and respect for the restaurant and Jeremy Ford. They gave us complimentary bubbly for my birthday. Then the culinary adventure began. I don't think there's probably a single dish in Stubborn Seed's menu that isn't amazing. The menu changes seasonally. Plus, if you follow Jeremy Ford in Instagram, you can follow his trips to local farms where he stubbles upon something that fascinates him, and then he'll create a menu special out of it. My favorites of the night, which were from the Winter 2020-21 menu, were the kusshi oysters, the creamy heirloom grits & crispy pork belly, and the local fish. The cocktails were delicious too. Yes, you pay a pretty penny eating here, but you definitely get your money's worth. read more

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First let me say that this place is yummy. We really enjoyed our 9 course meal! The service was very friendly. A couple things that were not ideal for me- I was cold! The AC was on and I had to wear my coat to stay warm. That made it hard for me to fully relax. Everyone else looked comfortable, so it might just have been me. And it's got weird acoustics- the music is a bit too loud, but when there was a pause between songs, you could hear all the conversations around you. The other problem was that I was full by the 5th course. The 5th course was the ricotta gnudi which were way too rich for me. And it made everything else that came after just too much, which was sad for me because everything was delicious! I wish they didn't start with bread. Even though it was good, the hirame would have been an amazing first thing for me to taste. I would have skipped the bread and asked for it to go. I took a couple small bites home and enjoyed them the next day; I would take even more home. That's sort of weird at this level of restaurant, but there was no way I was going to let my plate be cleared with amazing food left on it! Bottom line, I'd love to go again, but I'll have to find a way to pace myself. And I'd hope the food wouldn't be so rich and heavy next time. read more

Perfection! Love the food, vibe, and service are exceptional and consistent. It never gets to loud and you can enjoy dinner and conversation read more