You have waited patiently since May, dealt with Zika Zones, survived Hurricane Matthew and now will be rewarded when stone crab season starts up on October 15th. Here are a few places to get your claws 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, cole slaw 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- 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 and never frozen. Order online at http://www.georgestonecrab.com/

PB Station- 121 SE 1st. Miami, FL

The Pubbelly Boys are excited to offer stone crabs at market price and ordered at both lunch and dinner. All orders will be served with specialty sauces created by Chef Mendin & Chef Concha, along with oysters.

Izzy’s Fish & Oyster- 423 Washington Ave. Miami Beach, FL

Chef/Owner Jamie DeRosa and Chef William Crandall have patiently waited for fresh Stone Crabs to return for the season to add to their already seafood centric menu of chowder, oysters and lobster rolls. Izzy’s will be offering $3 claws during Happy Hour M-F 4-7 pm along with $5 Narragansett Beer pitchers and $25 Stone Crab rolls a la carte. 

Db Bistro Moderne- 255 Biscayne Boulevard Way, Miami, FL 33131

Executive chef Clark Bowen will be serving up stone crabs all season long alongside the restaurant’s mouthwatering selection of east and west coast oysters and other seafood offerings.

Prime Fish- 100 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33139

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

Steak 954  - 401 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

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

City Tap - 700 S. Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach, FL 33401

New to the scene in West Palm Beach, City Tap is set to be a locals’ favorite with stone crab specials plus nightly happy hour and bottomless weekend brunch!

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.

Epicure Gourmet Market-1656 Alton Rd., Miami Beach, FL 33139 and 17190 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160

If you’d rather enjoy your stone crabs at home you can head to one of Epicure’s two locations. Be sure to check out their prepared foods section for delicious salads, appetizers and entrees to round out your meal!

La Moderna- 1874 Bay Rd., Miami Beach, FL 33139

The Sunset Harbour favorite will be offering stone crabs in addition to their exciting selection of fresh crudos.