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Joe's Stone Crab Restaurant

11 Washington Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139
305-673-0365
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You know Joe's by now. You know about the storied history, the gloriously sweet stone crabs, the notorious wait to get in. Often overlooked are its consistently good food, truly professional service, free parking (or just $4 to valet), surprisingly affordable prices (excepting the crabs), and stately ambiance that only a restaurant large enough to seat 450 to 475 people can provide. Tuxedoed waiters whirl through the rooms with oval trays of food held high above their heads, and the ebullient buzz of diners subtly occupies the air like the intangible gathering of ions before a thunderstorm, yet it's difficult to imagine so sizable a dining room being any cozier. Stone crabs are, of course, the mainstay of Joe's menu, and somehow they seem to taste a little fresher and sweeter here. The rest of the menu doesn't disappoint. A dozen types of fresh fish are offered grilled, broiled, blackened, fried, or sautéed, along with specialties like garlic-herb crusted snapper, grouper with cucumber-pepper salsa, and sesame seared tuna. Also on the menu: sweetly charred pork chops, rack of lamb, and a 22-ounce Porterhouse. Nearly everybody orders Joe's key lime pie for dessert, renowned for being the best in town. It's part of a formula that explains why, after all these years, people are still willing to wait, and wait some more, to get into Joe's.
  • Cuisine(s): American, Seafood
  • Hours: Tue-Sat 11:30 p.m. - 2 p.m. (lunch); Mon-Thur 5:00pm-10:00pm; Fri-Sat 5:00pm-11:00pm; Sun 4:00pm-10:00pm (dinner)
  • Price: $$$
  • Serving: Lunch, Dinner
  • Alcohol: Full bar
  • Reservations: Not Accepted
  • Parking: Lot Available, Valet
  • Payment Types: All Major Credit Cards
  • Attire: Casual
  • Features: Wheelchair Access
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