Joe's Stone Crab
(305) 673-0365
11 Washington Ave
Miami Beach,
FL
33139
25.7684
-80.1354
Neighborhood: South Pointe
What People Are Saying About Joe's Stone Crab
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Citysearch
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.
User Reviews
foodluva13
February 16, 2009
Kind of a poor atmosphere. I thought the food was okay though. The ciopinno was good and the stone crab was good. GET THERE EARLY!!!!
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pmh8001
January 19, 2009
We went to Joe's on 1/18 because it is supposed to be amazing but what they don't tell you is there are no reservations or calling ahead and typical waiting times are 2 hours...unless you are willing to pay. I watched over a hundred people get seated before me who had arrived after because they are willing to slip the head waiter who is in charge of seating 20-40 bucks. This would be fine if a few people did it but it seemed it was the accepted method of seating with far more people being seated in the greaser line than who were not willing to pay extra for a table at a place where a meal for two costs 125-150 dollars. And this is all under the table cash something Joe's might want to watch out for if the IRS ever comes to visit. The atmosphere...you feel like you are in a cafeteria in highschool, large rooms, loud with silverware clanking everywhere. I was disgusted and I can't believe this restaurant is touted as Miami's finest, will never go back.
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mjgintoli
November 19, 2008
Joe's history is interesting! And that in itself yields to an atmosphere that sparks my imagination of what it must have been like in the days of old! I like to get there early before they open and walk through the line of waitstaff. That early presentation is fun! The staff has always been pleasant and accomodating. The stone crabs are great - but how can you ruin a stonecrab? But - the big BUT.... how do they ruin bread? For a restaurant of this reputation I would think that they can serve WARM (or at least room temp) bread! Best deal on the menu??? A heaping order of sweet fried oysters for $6.95!! Soups are good too!
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Know Before You Go:
Though 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 Time:
Get your crab to go from Joe's Takeaway, housed in the same building as the restaurant.
When to Go:
Note 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 Extras:
Finish with Key lime pie, which lives up to its reputation as South Florida's best.
Category:
Restaurants, Wholesale Importers, Catering, Seafood Markets
Payment Methods:
American Express, Debit Card, Visa, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Family-Friendly Dining, Special Occasion Dining, People Watching, Business Dining, Group Dining
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
No
