Joe’s Stone Crab

Joe's is one of the best places for stone crabs in Miami-and possibly the entire state of Florida. Despite the fact that walk-ins can always grease someone's palm to get in before the typical three-hour wait period, reservations are scarce and only available online one week in advance. And all of the cuisines is delectable, from the moderately priced fried chicken to the incredibly expensive stone crabs. Old-school servers in coattails race back and forth as you leave Joe's, a time warp of Miami luxury and hospitality, full, dazzled, and happy.

Joe's serves seasonal stone crabs (October–May) with a "secret" sauce, garlic creamed spinach, fried sweet potatoes, coleslaw, and hash browns, drawing residents, visitors, and celebrities. Try the fried chicken or the liver and onions if you don't like seafood. Since Joe's does not take reservations, be ready to endure an excruciatingly long wait before receiving a table.

For the same fresh claws at the same price without the huge queues, skip the line at Joe's Takeaway next door. Additionally, you can get some of the greatest fried chicken in town for less than $10 at this location.

Address: 11 Washington AveMiami

Phone: 305-673-0365

Website: www.joesstonecrab.com