Joe's Stone Crab

Joe's Stone Crab has been a Miami Beach landmark since 1913, serving the city's most famous stone crab claws with signature mustard sauce in a sprawling, historic dining room in South of Fifth. This James Beard Foundation America's Classic remains a must-visit for locals and tourists alike, drawing crowds for jumbo stone crab claws, creamed spinach, hash browns, and the restaurant's beloved key lime pie.

The atmosphere is bustling and upscale yet unpretentious, with a mix of celebrities, politicians, and everyday diners filling the historic space nightly. Expect fine dining prices ($100+ per person) that match the caliber of seafood and decades of hospitality from the Weiss family.

With valet parking, a full bar, private dining rooms, and outdoor seating, Joe's caters to special occasions, business dinners, and first-time visitors checking a Miami Beach bucket-list item off their list. Reservations are recommended given the restaurant's enduring popularity, though the on-site takeaway counter offers a faster way to enjoy the classics.