How to Get a Reservation at Stubborn Seed in Miami
Stubborn Seed is Jeremy Ford's MICHELIN-starred restaurant in South Beach. It books on Resy, often with a tasting-menu format, so plan ahead and watch for cancellations on prime dates.
The short answer
Stubborn Seed is chef Jeremy Ford's MICHELIN-starred restaurant in the South of Fifth neighborhood of South Beach, known for refined contemporary American cooking and a tasting-menu experience. It books on Resy, the advance window goes quickly, and prime weekend dates are the first to clear.
After the initial drop, availability comes from cancellations in the days before service. Because tasting-menu seats are tightly managed and often held with a card, confirm the current format, pricing, and cancellation terms on its live Resy listing.
Rose is currently an NYC pilot. Direct booking is available for supported Hillstone inventory; select Resy and SevenRooms venues can be monitored with a provider handoff. OpenTable is not currently supported. Text the venue first and Rose will confirm current coverage.
How Stubborn Seed books
Stubborn Seed opens a rolling advance window at a set local hour. The full window sells out fast, after which cancellations and the occasional re-release of held seats are the realistic openings.
- The initial rolling-window drop. Confirm the timing and current menu format on the live listing.
- Cancellation waves 24 to 48 hours before service.
- Day-of openings from no-shows, often hours before seating.
The best strategy for Stubborn Seed
Weeknights and off-peak seatings open more often than weekend prime time, and the bar or counter can offer a more flexible way in than the main dining room.
For a milestone date, a continuous watch is the dependable approach, since cancellations surface briefly and get claimed fast.
Rose is currently an NYC pilot. Direct booking is available for supported Hillstone inventory; select Resy and SevenRooms venues can be monitored with a provider handoff. OpenTable is not currently supported. Text the venue first and Rose will confirm current coverage.
Frequently asked
Does Stubborn Seed have a MICHELIN star?
Yes. Stubborn Seed, from chef Jeremy Ford, holds a MICHELIN star, which combined with limited seating makes its tables hard to book.
What platform does Stubborn Seed use?
Stubborn Seed books on Resy. The advance window sells out quickly, so cancellations in the final 48 hours are the realistic path after the initial drop.
Does Stubborn Seed require prepayment for a tasting menu?
Tasting-menu seats are tightly managed and are often held with a card. The exact format, pricing, and deposit terms change over time, so verify them on the live Resy listing before booking.
Can Rose book Stubborn Seed for me?
Rose is currently an NYC pilot. Direct booking is available for supported Hillstone inventory; select Resy and SevenRooms venues can be monitored with a provider handoff. OpenTable is not currently supported. Text the venue first and Rose will confirm current coverage.