★★★★★
A true Miami Beach institution. The jumbo stone crab claws with mustard sauce are worth every penny, and the Key lime pie is the best I've had in Florida. Service was sharp and professional.
Seafood Restaurants · South Beach · Miami
Joe's
Stone Crab
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The place
Joe's Stone Crab is a landmark seafood restaurant in the South Beach neighborhood of Miami Beach, located at 11 Washington Avenue. Founded in 1913, it is the original purveyor of Florida stone crab claws, served chilled with mustard sauce. The dining room seats roughly 400 guests and does not take reservations for the main room. Signature offerings include jumbo and colossal stone crab claws, hash browns, creamed spinach, and Key lime pie. Stone crab season runs mid-October through early May. The restaurant also operates Joe's Take Away next door for to-go orders and nationwide shipping. Valet parking is available on Washington Avenue, and the kitchen serves dinner Wednesday through Sunday with lunch added Friday through Sunday.
Joe's Stone Crab has anchored the south tip of Miami Beach since 1913, and a meal here feels like stepping into the city's culinary history. The cavernous, white-tablecloth dining room buzzes with tuxedoed servers, snowbird regulars, and first-timers craning for a glimpse of the open kitchen. It is the reason stone crab is synonymous with Miami.
The move is straightforward: order claws by size — medium, large, jumbo, or colossal — with the house mustard sauce. Round it out with hash browns, creamed spinach, grilled tomatoes, and a slice of Key lime pie that many regulars consider the city's best. Off-season, the menu pivots to fresh fish, lobster, and stone crab bisque.
The main dining room does not take reservations and waits can exceed two hours on winter weekends — arrive early or put your name in and head to the bar. Joe's Take Away next door offers the full menu to go, and the on-site Joe's Stone Crab market ships claws nationwide. Valet parking is available; the restaurant is closed Mondays and goes dark for much of the summer between seasons.
Original 1913 South Beach seafood landmark
Famous chilled stone crab claws with mustard sauce
Award-winning Key lime pie
Tuxedoed table-service staff
What to expect
A bustling, old-school Miami Beach institution with tuxedoed servers, a no-reservations main room, and long winter waits. Come for chilled stone crab claws with mustard sauce, classic sides, and Key lime pie. Expect $$$ pricing, valet parking, and a dressier crowd than typical South Beach.
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The shop, in frames
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What people are saying
★★★★★
Got there at 5 pm on a Saturday and still waited about 90 minutes — totally worth it. Hash browns, creamed spinach, and colossal claws were perfect. Old-school vibe with tuxedoed servers.
★★★★★
Pricey but iconic. The fried chicken side is shockingly good and the bisque is rich. Skip the wait and grab claws to go from Joe's Take Away next door if you're short on time.
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Frequently asked
Does Joe's Stone Crab take reservations?
The main dining room is walk-in only and does not take reservations; waits can exceed two hours on winter weekends. Private dining rooms can be booked in advance for larger parties.
Is Joe's Stone Crab dog/pet friendly?
No — the dining room is indoor only and does not allow pets. Service animals are welcome under ADA rules. For pet-friendly dining, order from Joe's Take Away next door.
Where do I park near Joe's Stone Crab?
Valet parking is offered directly in front of the restaurant on Washington Avenue. Metered street parking and city garages on Collins Avenue and 1st Street are also nearby in South Beach.
What are the most popular dishes at Joe's Stone Crab?
Stone crab claws with mustard sauce, hash browns, creamed spinach, Joe's fried chicken, and the Key lime pie are the most-ordered items, especially during stone crab season (mid-October through early May).
What are Joe's Stone Crab's hours?
Closed Monday and Tuesday. Wednesday and Thursday 5pm–10pm. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 11:30am–2:30pm for lunch and 5pm–10pm for dinner. Off-season hours vary — call ahead from May through October.
Does Joe's Stone Crab offer takeout or delivery?
Yes — Joe's Take Away next door serves the full menu for to-go and local delivery, and Joe's Stone Crab market ships chilled claws and Key lime pie nationwide via overnight delivery.
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