Joe's Stone Crab

Joe's Stone Crab is a legendary seafood restaurant on Miami Beach, known for its prominence in the stone crab industry. It is the largest purchaser of Florida stone crab claws and finances many local crabbers, playing a major role in the supply chain. The restaurant is consistently one of the highest-grossing individual restaurants in the U.S., with annual sales nearing $50 million. Visitors come to indulge in the restaurant's signature stone crab claws, which are served in a classic, no-frills setting. Though the menu now focuses on stone crabs, the restaurant originally served fish; founder Joe Weiss famously doubted anyone would eat stone crabs until staff tried cooking them and discovered their popularity. The James Beard America's Classic Award-winning spot offers a unique taste of Miami Beach culinary history.