
Joe's Stone Crab
Quick info
About Joe's Stone Crab
Joe's Stone Crab is a seafood restaurant on Washington Ave in Miami Beach, open Wednesday through Sunday and closed Mondays and Tuesdays. The kitchen has served stone crab claws for over 100 years, bringing them out with a house mustard sauce and bibs for diners to wear while cracking them. A bread basket arrives at the start of the meal, and sides on offer include cream spinach and Lyonnaise potatoes, with Key lime pie to close. Reservations are recommended, though a wait is common even for those who book ahead. The dining room seats groups in a private dining room, and families can request high chairs. Outdoor seating is available for those who prefer to eat outside, and dogs are welcome there. Valet parking is offered for arriving guests, and the entrance is step-free for those with mobility needs. Takeaway and delivery let diners enjoy the menu off site.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Paid parking lot
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs available · Has kids' menu
- DietaryServes organic dishes
Menu & Prices
108 dishes · mains $5–134- Vegetable$12.95
- White Rice$3.95
- Cream Spinach$15.95
- Lyonnaise Potatoes$16.95
- Cottage Chips$7.95
- Cream Garlic Spin$15.95
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention stone crab claws, key lime pie, fried chicken and mustard sauce.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention stone crab claws, key lime pie, fried chicken and mustard sauce.
Customer Review Summary
Stone crab claws draw the most consistent praise, with reviewers repeatedly calling the meat fresh, sweet, and generously portioned, best dipped in the house mustard sauce. Close behind, the fried chicken earns surprising loyalty as a near-equal favorite, and key lime pie is cited again and again as a must-order finish. Many also mention the crispy hashbrowns, creamed spinach, and coconut shrimp, while servers are frequently singled out by name for attentiveness and sharing the restaurant's century-long history. Waits are common even with reservations, and several note the expense, though most feel the quality justifies it. One reviewer broke from the pattern, calling the stone crab itself bland and overpriced for what it was, praising only the cocktails, hash browns, and fried chicken instead. A takeaway side operation next door, with crab bisque and a large seafood salad, gets called faster and just as satisfying by one diner willing to skip the main dining room's wait.
Customer Review Summary
Stone crab claws draw the most consistent praise, with reviewers repeatedly calling the meat fresh, sweet, and generously portioned, best dipped in the house mustard sauce. Close behind, the fried chicken earns surprising loyalty as a near-equal favorite, and key lime pie is cited again and again as a must-order finish. Many also mention the crispy hashbrowns, creamed spinach, and coconut shrimp, while servers are frequently singled out by name for attentiveness and sharing the restaurant's century-long history. Waits are common even with reservations, and several note the expense, though most feel the quality justifies it. One reviewer broke from the pattern, calling the stone crab itself bland and overpriced for what it was, praising only the cocktails, hash browns, and fried chicken instead. A takeaway side operation next door, with crab bisque and a large seafood salad, gets called faster and just as satisfying by one diner willing to skip the main dining room's wait.
Featured reviews
- Alec Nakamura
“5/5. Phenomenal food, atmosphere, and service. Stone crab was tasty and easy to eat. Fried chicken surprisingly juicy and crispy. Great attention to detail for an established family run business. Waiters in tuxedo are an added touch.”
- Katerina
“Review for Takeaway part of the restaurant. Main part had 2 hour wait so we just went next door to the more casual part of the restaurant where you can get things to go or to dine in. Everything we tried was very good. Crab bisque was my favorite along with the seafood salad. The salad was huge, perfect entree size. We also shared baked tomato and potato latzke. You order at the register and everything is brought to your table. Honestly if you in it for food and not ambiance this is even better and faster than main restaurant.”
- Chaz Plumley
“Joe’s Stone Crab absolutely lived up to the hype. From the second we sat down, the energy felt iconic old school Miami in the best possible way. The stone crab claws were insanely fresh, the creamed spinach was rich and decadent, the hash browns were perfectly crispy, and those mussels with the garlic bread? Criminally good. Every single thing that hit the table was a moment. But the real standout was Natika. Attentive without hovering, hilarious, sharp, and somehow always appearing exactly when we needed something. She made the experience feel personal and elevated instead of just another famous restaurant stop. Service like that is rare. You can tell why this place has been around forever. It’s not trendy for TikTok, it’s legendary because it consistently delivers. The kind of dinner where halfway through you already know you’ll be talking about it for weeks after. Miami has a lot of flashy spots, but Joe’s reminds everyone why classics never go out of style. Full stomachs, butter everywhere, bibs on, cocktails flowing, zero regrets. LFGGGGG.”
- Jc Prellezo
“We had a great experience at joes. The food was great as always. The service was as expected professional courteous with a family feel to it. Zac was our waiter and he went above and beyond to make sure our dining experience was excellent. The environment was relaxed and very enjoyable.”
- Joshua Lidberg
“Amazing experience! This has been our first time visiting Joes stone crab and the experience was phenomenal. Outdoor seating is very cozy, like you are tucked away in some old town square. Our waiter was amazing, didn’t catch his name but …”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- ,
- Saturday
- ,
- Sunday
- ,
Highlights
“Cavernous, bustling space drawing crowds for crab, Key lime pie & more.”
- Has fast service
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great cocktails
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great wine list
Amenities
- Has Wi-Fi
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free of charge street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Has outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed outside
Show more amenities
- Has no-contact delivery
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
- Good for kids
- Has bar on site
- Historic
- Offerings· 13
- Serves alcohol
- Serves beer
- Serves cocktails
- Serves coffee
- Serves comfort food
- Serves happy-hour drinks
- Serves healthy options
- Serves late-night food
- Serves organic dishes
- Has private dining room
- Serves small plates
- Serves spirits
- Serves wine
- Crowd· 2
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
- Accessibility· 3
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Dining options· 8
- Serves brunch
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Has catering
- Has counter service
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Atmosphere· 4
- Cosy
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upmarket
- Family-friendly· 2
- High chairs available
- Has kids' menu
- Planning· 4
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Usually has a wait
- Service options· 2
- Offers delivery
- On-site services available
- Highlights· 7
- Has fast service
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great cocktails
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great wine list
- Serves local speciality
- Popular for· 3
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Parking· 5
- Free parking lot
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Plenty of parking
- Valet parking