I highly recommend this place! The service is outstanding, and the food is absolutely delicious. I'll definitely be back! read more

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Restaurant Week (RW) is the perfect opportunity to hit up new places. I'd been curious about Stubborn Seed since 2024 when Resorts World had advertised Chef Jeremy Ford's imminent arrival to The District. Place opened in February 2025. In a departure from my usual review sequence, I will begin with Value Part One: Stubborn Seed's three course Restaurant Week dinner is listed at $80. If one is looking to come out ahead, avoid this option. Regular menu prices listed in parentheses, with RW portion size. First Course choice Beau Soleil Oysters ($30 for six; RW amount was three, which is noted on the Stubborn Seed RW menu): Substantial pieces, light and clean, perfect conveyor for the subtle zippy sour apple, ginger and citrus. Second Course choice Smoked Beef Rib ($65; RW was half size, and without the bone garnish): Meat so rich, sweet and tender. All the accompaniments came together beautifully to enhance the beef even further. Third Course choice Peanut Butter Candy Bar ($14; same size): Fancy. Great balance between the heavier and lighter components. Value Part Two: The food was fantastic, and the portions I received enabled me to enjoy each course without being overwhelmed. BUT, I cannot overlook the fact that, by choosing the Restaurant Week menu, I ended up paying a heavy premium for the food. Drink Kill Dill ($22): Garden fresh herbal scent and taste. Delicious. also Post & Beam by Far Niente Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 ($24) and Sandeman 30yr Tawny Port ($28) Value Part Three: Cocktail value pretty good for the location and quality. Wine gets the Strip+Resorts World premium, but solid selection. Service: Awesome from Khema manning the bar, and from the rest of the staff. Very personable. Atmosphere: Difficult to describe, almost like a NYC club and a Victorian greenhouse made some sweet music together. Lots of plants, a glass roof, crystal light fixtures, and leather. Upscale but still accessible. etc- Bar had both bag hooks and charging plugs. Facilities were unisex. No bag hooks there though. Chef Jeremy Ford was in the kitchen, and came out to talk with diners. read more

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I feel like this place is getting a bad wrap from what sounds like a tough soft launch on Valentine's Day. Had the tasting menu on Feb 23rd and it was exquisite, certainly the best new restaurant opening in Vegas this year. Food highlights were the caviar macaroon (so good!), the yellowtail (fish quality was amazing and flavors balanced so well!) and the barramundi (best preparation I've had of that fish). Every course had great flavor and texture contrasts and the menu flowed really well, in spite of not really having a central concept (was this French? Asian? New American? Kind of a little of all). Service was great - our waiter was fantastic and we talked all our favorite Vegas spots. Ambiance was fun but not overly noisy (the mix of 80s and 90s rock playing over the speakers was playing softly enough to not overwhelm). Only complaints: 1. Pacing was a little slow at points - 3 solid hours to get through a 9 course tasting menu ( 2. Resorts World has terrible parking policies - the "free for locals for 3 hours" is useless when dinner (plus walking distance to and from the car takes longer than that) - you really need my $18 when I just paid $600 for dinner? 3. Wine list was pretty shallow, although they did have a "reasonably" priced bottle of Daou Cabarnet (reasonable strip standards meaning 3x the retail cost) Overall, a restaurant definitely worth supporting in Vegas and one of the better meals I've had this year. Think a more inventive version of Partage or perhaps a less inventive version of è. read more

Stubborn Seed - "Small bites" including caviar macaroon, Wagyu tartare and a foie gras tart. - New American Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

Went with a group while in Vegas. We booked in advance since it was a Saturday and during March Madness. A lot of the food places were booking fast. We were not disappointed. The restaurant was nice, but maybe on the dark side. Service was great and our server very knowledgable about the menu. As a group we chose not to do the tasting menu, but maybe would do it if i was just with my husband. I had the Barramundi with the curry sauce. Amazing flavours. We had some pork fritters, sorry if I'm using the wrong menu names, omg, we all were blown away with the flavour and how it just melted in our mouths. I could have eaten an entire bowl of those to myself. The mushrooms were also amazing. My husband had the steak and said the onion sauce that came with it was just wow! We did not have desserts, but we all walked away saying it was one of the best meals we've had in a long time. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed. Sorry, no photos, too busy being social and having a good time. read more

Food is great. Top notch service! Went for the collab diner with Mei Lin and it was very special.

One of the best burgers I have had. Came back to Vegas and had to come here before leaving.

General manager Josh Moore was amazing and very attentive to my VIP guests. Would definitely recommend! read more

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Highly recommend getting the chefs tasting menu with the wine pairing. The food is a delight of taste and texture and artistic presentation. We had first class service from Chuck and team. Wagyu course was my absolute favorite - as if cheesecake were a meat. Go to be surprised and delighted. Side note, we had a large conference group in the bar, and I was worried it would be too loud in the dining area but as soon as we rounded the corner the noise level dropped and I didn't give it a second thought. read more

Stubborn Seed - New American Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

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The food is savory and unique... delicious. At the bar you can order off the set menuzzz

Our dinner at Stubborn Seed echoed a poorly written rom-com, where the protagonist realizes too late that the perfect love was right in front of them, just as they jetted off to live in another country forever. And it was all my fault. I had Googled places to eat while visiting Vegas for a concert. Stubborn Seed had good reviews and a good menu. I know that the Michelin Guide no longer ranks restaurants in Sin City, so I didn't consider the caliber of restaurant I chose when I chose it. That was misstep number 1. I arrived in shorts, a dark, plain tee, and a ball cap. I was woefully underdressed for meeting Ms. Right Restaurant. As soon as I realized it, I removed my cap and ponytail and covered my legs with the black cloth napkin. The next snafu was when I accidentally broke an Art Deco cocktail glass. I wasn't tipsy, and I don't normally break glasses at restaurants. But it happened, and it was a scene, let me tell you. The waitstaff and manager handled it like consummate service pros. But I was embarrassed. Next, I really screwed the pooch on timing. I ordered the tasting menu and didn't realize we only had about 45 minutes before we had to leave for the concert. So I had to quit at the fish course, which was a real shame, because though I don't care for fish too much, the branzino with the green curry was remarkably good. Actually, every course I was able to have--plus the charred jerk carrots--was exceptional. EXCEPTIONAL. I have dined at a three-star Michelin eatery and a handful of one-star Michelin restaurants. I've had great food, and Stubborn Seed's fare is no exception. It's fantastic. So my wife and I had to rush out without finishing our meals, which is heartbreaking for foodies, just know that. Hopefully, they shared the remaining food yet to be served to us with the back-of-house team. As we rushed past our potential perfect mate (continuing the rom-com metaphor), I committed one more faux pas: My mental math fell short as I calculated gratuity. I met my wife in the lobby and let her know the total, and as those numbers flashed in my mind, I realized I'd miscalculated, so I ran back into the restaurant, found a waiter, told him where I'd been sitting, and handed him a $20 bill to give to our waiter. Crisis avoided! Phew. I will go back to Stubborn Seed if I'm ever in Vegas again. It's delicious food, good cocktails, outstanding service, and accommodating even to rushed, underdressed people. (Though I recommend dressing nicer than I did. You don't want to feel out of place.) read more

I have been to a lot of high end restaurants and have never taken the time to even think about writing a review. Our meal was exceptional- perfectly balanced and each bite was worthy of me closing my eyes to savor. The wine pairings elevated each dish. Even the ceramics , plates, temperature of the bowls and changing of the silverware was on point. we joked that they should just add our names on the menu for the finishing touch and there it was! Incredibly talented chef, we will remember this meal! read more

Really nice place, hardly anyone there which is a shame because the food and cocktails are great. Stubborn Seed Old Fashioned - 9/10, like the black tea infused bourbon. $24 Cacio e pepe puffs - 8/10, pickles are 10/10. $13 Smash burger with fried potatoes and a gojuchang dipping sauce - 10/10 for all 3 items. This might be the best burger in Vegas and considering the price with the side included almost certainly the best value if not the best burger. $28. Smoked beef rib - 9/10. super tender, great sauce, putting everything together with the lettuce wraps/sauce/etc made for a great bite. $65 Peanut butter bar dessert - solid but not standout, 8/10. $14 They also have 20% off for locals. If nothing else, go get the burger you can thank me later. read more

This restaurant's posted hours say they're open until 12am on Saturday so I booked a reservation through Open Table for 11pm. When I arrived at 10:55pm they were already closed. I'm extremely disappointed because their food is great. read more

Superb service and food! It is a great place for a date night had the burger and is for sure one of the best I've ever had!

The tasting menu is indeed a special experience. The flavors, the presentation, the service - all excellent. But to be honest, not the best value. Some of the "courses" were more amuse bouche than actually courses in my opinion. Several people in our party were still left hungry after the meal. I guess that's signature Michelin fare. My favorites were the barramundi and the gnudi, as far as taste goes. I appreciate the effort, but I would prefer a more substantial meal vs a decorative one. read more

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Had dinner at Stubborn Seed in Vegas last night and left extremely disappointed. For the price point, the experience was simply not acceptable. The service was disorganized--servers kept delivering the wrong dishes to the wrong tables. The oysters tasted overly fishy, the cheese puffs were cold, dry, and strangely lacking in any cheese flavor, and the yellowtail was so oversalted it was hard to enjoy. At this level, you expect precision and consistency, but instead the meal felt sloppy and rushed. Definitely not worth what they charge. read more

This culinary experience changed my life. I had the tasting menu and it was by far the best meal I have ever had! So much creativity. Every dish was delicious, and unique. read more

If I could give zero stars, I would. Had a Valentine's Day reservation, but it felt like we didn't have one at all. Even with a reservation and a prepaid experience, we waited nearly an hour just to be seated. No less than 20 other patrons waiting at the door with us, all with reservations. Once we were seated, the service was cold at best. It took over 30 minutes for our first course to arrive, and when it finally did, the cadence of their prix fix menu was unacceptable. We asked to speak with a manager hoping to communicate some constructive feedback, but no one ever showed up. Overall, a terrible experience--unorganized, slow, and unwelcoming. read more

We had a reservation with another couple on Valentine's Day, we choose the preset "short" menu. Let me start off by saying the bartender deserves the world! She was rad, honest and very helpful. Our waiter was also dope and so was the manager Here's where is went boo boo. We had a dinner reservation at 8pm, we showed up at 7:58. They checked us in and let us know there was a wait. We choose to go to the bar while we waited. We then got an app because the bartender let us know that the menu was different from the preset menu and it was a great choice. The potato's were perfect and the sauce was amazing, came out in about 10 min. While we continued to wait the bartender asked if we wanted anything else since 45 min had gone by, and they still didn't cal us even after we went to check twice with them. She then was so kind and we to speak to someone. We were seated quickly inside the terrace type of seating which was beautiful. We then waited about 20 or so more minutes before the first course of alive Brest came out. We ended up having to leave after the first course, our friends stayed as we had a 10 pm show to catch in the same hotel. The manager comped our food along with an appetizer. I was just bummed we flew in and weren't able to enjoy the meal. I understand you just opened, but to be a Michelin star of anything I guess I expected Michelin star punctual-ness. read more

Was disappointed in the food here. Ordered the Cacio E Pepe Balls which were super dried and felt stale and had been sitting there for days. Definitely not fresh. The beef ribs were ok. The foie gras truffle dish was mediocre. The Truffle Brava was average. I did like the Yellowtail which was only dish that I thought was good. Definitely won't be coming back read more

Please do not let the negative Valentine's Day reviews prevent you from coming here! We were delighted to get in for dinner after discovering this restaurant had just opened the week we were in Vegas. Tables in the Dining Room were not available at the time I made the reservation, but we were able to get a table in the Indoor Patio, which is lovely. The whole restaurant is an elevated space but not stuffy, and the table was beautifully set. We opted for the "elevated chef tasting menu." We appreciated the special details of having a personalized menu, which also included a list of all of the staff. What a great way to recognize the whole team! Our server, Mike, was warm and hospitable. There were also others who helped bring out and explain each course, clear and re-set silverware, fill water, etc. Everyone was professional, friendly, and efficient. We were also gifted an additional dessert because we had noted in Open Table that we were celebrating a birthday. Many restaurants don't do this anymore so this was a lovely surprise and we appreciated this attention to detail. The food was beautiful and artistically plated and simply put, *every single bite was delectable.* The cumulative portion of all the courses was just right. We are foodies and we come to Vegas to eat - for us, we would much rather pay for a meal like this than tickets to a show. Considering this is a Michelin-starred chef, the value is excellent. Our experience was fantastic, especially for it being their grand opening week. We wish Chef Ford and the entire team the very best and much success. We can't wait to come back! read more

Our bartender Alexis was phenomenal. Drinks were great, very friendly and professional. Dinner was outstanding. The overall experience was great. We will definitely be back. read more

The food is absolutely delicious. It rivals Joel Robuchon at MGM. This is the first tasting menu where I devoured every single bite of everything. But again the chef did win Top Chef. Service was exceptional as well. My only note was that the music was terrible. Who wants to listen to 80s rock (AC/DC) while they eat fine dining? Please hire a music consultant. 80s rock clashes with the modern food courses. Just was terrible and loud. But wow, that food. Nice touch to have personalized printed menus. Definitely will be back! I still had to write five stars because the food is that good! read more

They stop offering the tasting menu at 9pm and this is not mentioned anywhere. I left a show at the resort early to make the reservation. I could have dined here before the show or a different night had I known this semi-important detail. leftovers were not sent home with any utensils....fine for locals, but not hotel guests. I look forward to going back on a future trip to try the tasting menu experience. short rib was A+ read more

After dining at this restaurant yesterday I'm perplexed why the reviews are so positive. Both the food quality & service were sub par. Many celebrity chefs in Las Vegas rarely meet the expectations that their reputations have garnered. Additionally many diners really don't understand food so if social media or tv says Chef X is fantastic they will convince themselves that it's good even when it's actually not. Confirmation bias in action. Chef Ford seems more interested in hob nobbing with food influencers than attending to the details of the food preparation in the kitchen. How do you over cook wagyu short ribs? They were tough and chewy. However the kimchi udon noodles with egg were inspired. I will give credit that the food presentations are very pretty and engaging but the taste was somewhat lacking on certain dishes. The service was inconsistent and there was constant difficulty matching the wine pairings with their requisite food items. Overall a disappointing experience and doubt that I would return. There are so many other restaurants in Las Vegas offering better quality food & service. read more

One of the most disappointing nights out we've had in Vegas in a long time. Had a drink at Gatsby's around 7pm and then walked towards Stubborn Seed for our 8 PM reservation on Valentine's Day. We arrived a few minutes early, and were told we'd have to wait--fair enough. What wasn't acceptable was being seated 50 minutes after our reservation time. With limited bar seating, we were lucky to grab seats at the bar around the 30-minute mark, but many others who arrived before us were left standing outside the entire time. It was a chaotic and frustrating start to the evening. We had prepaid for the chef's tasting menu, expecting a well-paced dining experience. Instead, we were served three small "snacks" almost immediately, then waited another 45 minutes before the first official course arrived. We've done many tasting menus before, and the hallmark of a great one is leaving satisfied--not leaving hungry, which is exactly what happened here. The pacing was completely off, making the entire meal feel disjointed and disappointing. The servers and hosts were clearly aware of the disaster unfolding, but it seemed like there was little they could do. The real failure was in management--opening week, a major holiday, and completely understaffed or overbooked? That's a major oversight, and it showed. On a positive note, the food itself was good and reasonably priced, but the overall experience was a mess. Unless I hear that they've resolved these issues, I cannot recommend this place. No one should have to wait 50 minutes past their reservation time in a city known for exceptional hospitality. Edit: reading someone else say they had their meals comped due to the wait is also disappointing. We had specifically asked to speak to the manager while we sat at the bar to figure out what was happening and the bartender went to look for the manager, they were nowhere to be found. The bartender was really kind and attentive and we actually saw her roaming around trying to find this person to no luck. Really a shame. read more

We had an excellent meal at Stubborn Seed. The food was delicious and inventive. The pacing of the the meal was spot on with excellent wine pairings. We will make this a regular restaurant and can't wait to see what Chef Ford creates for the next season. This was an excellent value for the cost. read more

Stubborn Seed - Hudson Valley Foie Gras Tart, Kaluga Caviar Macaron, Waygu Beef Tartare Canneloni. - New American Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

Oysters (6) were amazing, salad was the unexpected jewel of the night. I really enjoyed Spanish ham dish. The fish was perfect. I would not order the mushroom side dish again but that's my preference. The waiter and staff were perfect! read more

The most amazing meal I have eaten in Vegas. We try and go to a Michelin Star restaurant when we travel and this one exceeds all others and does not even have a star yet. The tasting menu is the way to go and each plate was so amazing and bursting with flavor. Doug was our server and was very attentive. We will be back. I honestly can't say enough good things about the food. read more

To be honest the food was pretty good. I'm frankly surprised my party of eight stuck around to consume it. We ordered the appetizers and wine while we contemplated the menu. While the apps came out right away, the wine was taking a while. By the time waiter came over to take our table's order, the wine was still not out. Finally a good half hour after we ordered the wine (now the food was taking a while) I got up from the table and said to one of the servers, "The wine is taking much too long." to which she responded, "I'm sorry sir we'll be right out with it." A full 15 minutes after that, they were starting to set the glasses on the table. But now we were getting angry about the delay for the mains. All told it took over an hour between the time we ordered the food and the time it was served. When the food did come, it was served one meal at a time normally you'd expect them all at once. It took 15 minutes between the first entree and the last one served. We asked for the manager and he really botched the apology. To his credit, he comped a few items. But the apology was a meager one that made us feel no better. I actually hope they get their act together we've eaten in the one in Miami and loved it. I'm not sure whether I'd return after that experience and I'm a pretty forgiving sort. read more

Great food and service! Loved their take on foie gras and the burger was yummy. Service was excellent as well.

Great experience. Food and service on point. Beautiful decor. A must try in Las Vegas.