“We love this 100+ year old eatery and its delicious crabs and key lime pie!” shared Martha Stewart in a post on Instagram. “In Miami Beach, [Joe’s Stone Crab] is the place to go for this deep sea delicacy.”
While the history of Joe’s Stone Crab can be traced back to 1913 when the restaurant was just a lunch counter serving sandwiches and fries, the establishment really saw success when owner Joe Weiss decided to throw a local, yet unknown crustacean (stone crab) into a pot of boiling water. To his surprise, it was both edible and delicious — and totally abundant in the bay. He began serving a plate of chilled and pre-cracked claws for $0.75, served with a tangy mayo and mustard sauce, paving the way for decades of continued success.
Today, the hearty claws are served in much the same way – just at a higher cost – and offered as part of Joe’s Classic Meal, complete with hash browns, coleslaw, creamed spinach, and a slice of key lime pie, which Stewart taunts as another must try item!
The menu also features shrimp cocktail, fried calamari, conch fritters, chowder, paella, and lobster rolls. Should you be in the mood for surf ‘n’ turf, Joe’s even offers steak, fried chicken, and burgers. With limited reservations available, make sure you bring some patience as you wait for a table, but most importantly, bring your appetite!
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