Joe's Stone Crab Restaurant and Take Away

"What started as a lunch counter in 1913 is now a block-long institution with a who's-who history—everyone from J. Edgar Hoover to the Duke and Duchess of Windsor has come to Joe's."

"Regional specialties featuring the prized and delectably sweet stone crab. A Miami institution."

""Rob a bank, sell the house, [do] whatever it takes" to afford the "succulent" stone crabs that again make this "legendary" SoBe eatery Miami's Most Popular." Full review

"You can't leave the Beach without having experienced Joe's Stone Crab, a South Florida seafood fulcrum."

"This Miami institution is a must. There is lobster, shrimp, and fish, as well as the signature stone crab and surprisingly popular fried chicken."

"Located at the southern end of Miami Beach, this high-energy eatery has been a legend since 1913, when founder Joe Weiss began serving the succulent rust colored crustaceans."

"Medium stone crabs (remember, stone crab in Florida means only the claw, by law) are best; the claws are a fine regional meal paired with Joe's creamy mustard dipping sauce." Full review

"Open from mid-Oct to mid-May when Florida stone crabs are in season (and June & July Wed–Sun dinner only); expect long lines of tourists waiting (usually a couple of hours) to pay $20 or more for a succulent plateful."

"Stone crabs are, of course, the mainstay of Joe's menu, and somehow they seem to taste a little fresher and sweeter here." Full review

"The restaurant is open only during stone crab season (mid-October to mid-May) and doesn't take reservations; we recommend going for lunch to avoid the horrendous wait at dinnertime." Full review