Joe's Stone Crab
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Phone: (305) 673-0365
- Price:
- $$$$
- Best of Citysearch:
- Salad 2006, Seafood 2006, Seafood 2004
- Hours:
- Mon 5pm-10pm,, Tues-Thur 11:30am-2pm, 5pm-10pm,, Fri-Sat 11:30am-2pm, 5pm-11pm,, Sun 4pm-10pm
Editorial Review for Joe's Stone Crab – by Bill Citara
In Short
Though a longtime Miami institution, Joe's appearance and ambience are surprisingly nonconformist--lots of dark wood and gleaming brass, black-and-white tile and plush banquettes. Starters include the chopped salad (a blend of feta, veggies and honey-roasted nuts in a light vinaigrette), groaningly rich creamed spinach or hash browns so good you could rename the place after them. Although there are steaks, poultry and other seafood, the stone crab claws taste cleanly and sweetly of the sea and need only a bit of Joe's famous mustard sauce.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoThough most entrees are under $20, stone crabs don't come so cheap. A single serving ranges from $20 for medium-sized specimens to $50 for jumbo claws about the size of a baby's arm.
Save TimeGet your crab to go from Joe's Takeaway, housed in the same building as the restaurant.
When to GoNote that Joe's is as famous for its no-reservations policy as it is for its crab, so get there early or late, unless you enjoy waiting.
The ExtrasFinish with Key lime pie, which lives up to its reputation as South Florida's best.
User Reviews for Joe's Stone Crab
05/01/2008 Posted by tervin
I can't say anything bad about the food...it's all great. I'm not sure it makes sense to get stone crabs here though. The only thing that makes them different from any other place that serves them is the dipping sauce which is good but I'm not sure it's worth the price difference. The rest of the food is great. Pay particular attention to the random entrees like fried chicken or the burger...very cheap and amazing. Their house salad is also great. My 1 complaint is that I've had mixed service there...the last time I went the waiter was distracted, rude and pushed the whole table to the larger crabs that cost a lot more. This contradicted the recommendation of our previous server who was fun, courteous and recommended the second smallest size for the best value.
03/13/2008 Posted by AH206
I couldn't believe all the bad reviews on Joe's. I've never had anything except impeccable service at Joe's. Value is great and the food is unbelievable. Everything from the variety of breads they start you off to the salad, potatoes, grilled vegetables, crab right down to the desert. You can't go wrong. You may have to wait if you not a regular, but I still think it would be worth it.
Pros: Service, Food, Ambience
Cons: Crabs are pricey, but still a good value
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