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The Return of The Stone Crabs: Where To Get Crackin'

We’ve waited patiently since May, and now will be rewarded when FRESH stone crab season starts up on October 15th. Here are a few places to get your paws on those tasty claws.

Joe’s Stone Crab

11 Washington Ave. Miami Beach, FL 305 673 0365  

For over 100 years, Joe's is the institution that started it all. Be prepared to wait as they don’t take reservations, or take your chances at lunch. Three sizes of claws, traditional mustard dipping sauce, coleslaw and their famous fried chicken and key lime pie round out the meal.  Joe's Takeaway also next door if you want to “rough” it and sit in a more casual atmosphere or take it to go. 

George Stone Crab

800 273 CRAB (2722)

Pre-Order ahead for delivery from My Ceviche partner, Roger Duarte’s George Stone Crab.  Reputed to be the largest provider of stone crab delivery in the country, they deliver four sizes and dinners in Miami and all over the country. Shipped fresh overnight by FedEx. 

Fresh Stone Crabs

305 989 1969

New to the stone crab delivery space is Fresh Stone Crabs, who offer the shellfish for half the price of restaurants — mustard included, and a free key lime pie for order of 10 pounds or more. Created by restaurateur, Shelly Abramowitz, orders can be placed by phone at 305 989 1969. Delivery on Miami Beach is free. FedEx elsewhere.

Prime Fish

100 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33139

Known for their award-winning brunch and fresh seafood, Myles Chefetz' Prime Fish gives diners, even more, reason to visit with the addition of stone crabs to their already irresistible menu.

NaiYaRa

1854 Bay Rd., Miami Beach, FL 33139

NaiYaRa’s Stone Crab Special by Chef Bee features two claws served over a lemongrass aioli dressed with a salsa of watermelon, tomatoes, bell pepper, shallots, and mint.

Juvia

1111 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach, FL 33139

Juvia’s stone crabs are served with wasabi aioli to enhance their flavor and add a spicy kick.

Steak 954 

inside the W Fort Lauderdale 401 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

Complement your stone crabs with Stephen Starr's Steak 954’s perfectly cooked steaks and seafood and top it off with a breath-taking ocean view.

Point Royal

3555 S Ocean Dr, Hollywood, FL 33019

Chef Geoffrey Zakarian’s Coastal American restaurant is the Diplomat Beach Resort's modern take on a seaside restaurant. The indoor-outdoor venue is known for its lavish raw bar which will be offering the freshest stone crabs in Hollywood. 

Lobster Bar Sea Grille

404 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Lobster Bar Sea Grille Miami Beach has more than their famous lobsters — the stone crabs are actually one of the most popular items on the menu! Come in and take in the beauty of the SoFi neighborhood while enjoying the freshest seafood around.

It’s time to get crackin' and enjoy South Florida's favorite seasonal delicacy before the tourists descend on Miami.