Joe's Stone Crab
32 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/Miami, r/florida30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 15 threads.
What people say, in short
Diners recommend Joe's Stone Crab for stone crab and its long history, while several also praise the fried chicken. These comments cover both the main restaurant and its adjoining takeaway; one diner specifically calls the takeaway chicken good value. Several find the crab expensive, and two caution about frozen claws outside the season. One diner prefers another seller's claws, while another still favors Joe's but thinks local fish sellers offer better value. The recommendation is strong, but not everyone thinks it is the best use of a seafood budget.
Address
Joe's Stone Crab, 11 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
At a glance
- Price
- Premium
- Signature dishes
- Stone crab, Fried chicken
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Lower_Membership_713 in r/Miami · Oct 2026
Says Joe's is the pick and calls it a longstanding institution with good reason.
- Recommendsu/Koolaidolio in r/Miami · Apr 2024
Names Joe's Stone Crab as the clear choice when asked for one dinner spot in Miami.
- Recommendsu/Intrepid_Reason8906 in r/Miami · Sep 2024
Original post calls it a favorite South Beach restaurant.
- Mixedu/TrainerPublic in r/Miami · Oct 2026price
Says they've eaten at Joe's twice and cautions that it's expensive, pointing to a cheaper alternative.
- Recommendsu/WoodenSwan6591 in r/Miami · Oct 2026
Recommends Joe's mainly for its history.
- Recommendsu/Willing_Ad_699 in r/Miami · Oct 2026taste
Recommends ordering the fried chicken when going to Joe's.
- Mixedu/random-stiff in r/Miami · Jul 2025taste
Open year round but off-season claws are frozen; other food good.
- Recommendsu/jerseycitymax in r/Miami · Aug 2026
Agrees that Joe's Takeaway is the right choice.
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- Recommendsu/kolekooper in r/Miami · Jan 2025
Recommends Joe's Stone Crab in Miami Beach.
- Mixedu/Ja_Rule_Here_ in r/Miami · Oct 2024value
Praises the fried chicken as a great deal but finds the stone crab costs too much.
- Recommendsu/thegypsyqueen in r/Miami · Oct 2026taste
Agrees with the parent that no stone crab spot beats Joe's and that looking for alternatives is unnecessary.
- Recommendsu/La_croix_addict in r/Miami · Dec 2024taste
Names Joe's Stone Crab when asked for the best restaurants in Miami.
- Recommendsu/shotinthederp in r/Miami · Apr 2024
Agrees with the top comment that Joe's is the right answer.
- Recommendsu/tomgreen99200 in r/Miami · Oct 2026
Urges anyone who hasn't been yet to go to Joe's.
- Recommendsu/ufl015 in r/Miami · Oct 2026
Calls Joe's iconic.
- Recommendsu/_Cr1ck3t_ in r/Miami · Oct 2026
Agrees with the parent: its longevity makes Joe's the answer, so looking elsewhere is pointless.
- Recommendsu/jbatty74 in r/Miami · Oct 2026
Recommends Joe's for its signature offering and long history.
- Recommendsu/Overall-Cantaloupe86 in r/Miami · Oct 2026
Recommends Joe's; says it's been a while since their last visit and they intend to return.
- Recommendsu/Fun_Can_4498 in r/Miami · Oct 2025value
Recommends buying fried chicken from Joe's takeaway, calling it perhaps the top value in town.
- Recommendsu/LikelyNotSober in r/florida · Aug 2025taste
Says Joe's is far superior and praises its pie's crisp, caramelized crust.
- Recommendsu/Several-Plantain-797 in r/Miami · Aug 2026
Says Joe's is hard to beat for a good dining experience.
- Recommendsu/Seated_WallFly in r/florida · Aug 2025taste
Prefers Joe's over Publix, which leaves them with an off aftertaste.
- Recommendsu/FinsFan305 in r/florida · Aug 2025
Recommends Joe's Stone Crab for key lime pie.
- Recommendsu/walesjoseyoutlaw in r/florida · Aug 2025taste
Calls Joe's good too, in a reply about key lime pies.
- Recommendsu/nettcity in r/Miami · Mar 2024price
Suggests Joe's Stone Crab, noting most items fit a modest budget, with a caveat about overordering.
- Caveatu/sullimareddit in r/Miami · Oct 2026taste
Says claws from another seller are far superior to Joe's.
- Recommendsu/Common_Cut_1491 in r/florida · Aug 2025taste
Calls Joe's quite good.
- Recommendsu/b-b-s-3 in r/Miami · Jan 2025
Recommends Joe's Stone Crab, whether the full restaurant or the casual takeaway.
- Recommendsu/rafael000 in r/Miami · Nov 2024ambience
Suggested as a casual option for people who want Joe's without the fuss, while noting crab costs stay high.
- Caveatu/Cookiest in r/Miami · Aug 2026
Considers Joe's overrated.
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