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They're Baaack! The Return of The Stone Crabs

You have waited patiently since May, survived Hurricane Irma, 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, 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-  https://www.georgestonecrab.com/ . 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. 

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, 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 - 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

Recently opened 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.

So get Crackin' and enjoy South Florida's favorite seasonal delicacy before all the tourists descend on Miami!.