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5.0 of 5 stars.
yes, it's expensive, and there are a lot of bad reviews for this place. but trust me...the stone crabs are worth it. they are really that good.
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Joe's is by far my favorite restaurant in Miami, especially when someone else is paying. Waiting for a table can be the worst part, but if you know some old school Miami natives usually they know...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food - A Ambience - NA just kidding - DService - CValue - B
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Still as good as it's always been.A miami institution worth the wait, worth the price, and worth going through the South Beach attitude. Joes service is excellent, the staff are well trained and well...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
NEVER did I ever know what a 'stone crab' was... in a conversation with a friend who lives and works in the east ... So.. for dinner..and a weekend.. we both fly into MIA.. and he treats me to dinner...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What to say. Best seafood in miami w- a ny attitude. Never had the claws go figure
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You have not lived until you have stone crabs from Joe's.This place lives up to its reputation. Simply the best stone crabs I've had in my life. Prepare yourself as the wait is ridiculous...many times...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
OKAY...YOU KNOW a bad experience has been had if 5 months later, I still cringe with the thought of this restaurant!!!So I went to Miami in March with two girlfriends and went to Joe's with them b/c...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Well, not really what I expected.I need to go back again and try some other food to make my final judgement. The experience was a bit disappointing.Among the positive points are the location and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here twice. Once the wait was way too long, So we ended up going to the "Take-Away" location that is attached. The steak sandwich was great! juicy, and flavorful The Lobster Roll was good as...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Simply deeeeeeeeeeeelicious.
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
3 words. Stone Crab Claws. Dear Owner, you need to open one in Los Angeles!!!!New fan,Joe
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Being vegetarian, I'm always a little hesitant going to a restaurant that is quite obviously for the carnivore. Joe's had a fantastic selection of non-meaty options, I left full and satisfied. They...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is very nice. Especially if your entertaining customers. Their food has always been great and the side dishes are awesome. My favorite are the hash browns. The only issue here is that there...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the story of a crab claw so good that even the bumbling idiots that run this place couldn't mess it up...If you don't have reservations, just turn up, take a number and then wait in the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
WOW.......The food here is AWESOME...I went here with family and we spend way to much money BUT it was so worth it. You have to try the red snapper, stone crabs, lobster mac & cheese and key lime pie.
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is seafood heaven! Although we weren't too happy that our 7:30pm reservations was in reality an 8pm seating, but the food was amazing. During the 30-minute wait in the outdoor patio area, we...
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Worst server ever - Louis. Not only did he talk down to my group of girlfriends (we are all working nyc professional yuppies) as if we were children but he actually sarcastically threatened my friend...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had the opportunity to eat at Joes on South Breach during the Florida adventure. I have eaten here several times but I forgot how great their Stone Crabs Claws are. They are simply the best...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A "must" stop that we had to go to he said. So, after walking (with 2 people who are not fond of even a block or two treks) for a mile before finally stumbling upon it.Yup, crowded with a 45min wait....
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Joe's is great if you get what they're known for: STONE CRAB. Don't go there an order a steak, go there and order STONE CRAB. They're also known for their sides like the hash browns, which I think is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After landing at the airport and seeing that the weather was a little cloudy/rainy--my fiance and I decided to go to Joe's Stone Crab to see what all the hype was about. I had never had stone crab...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe it's because I've been blessed with numerous paid-for-by-someone else meals here but I just don't get what the fuss is all about. This happens to be the restaurant that my office chooses to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Get bottle of wine and some cups from one of the South Beach liquor stores - Get a blanket- Pick up 6 crab claws/person from the takeout line here (expect a pretty short wait for takeout unlike the...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely loved my experience at Joe's. The service was just alright but the food more than made up for the so so service.It is NOT an inexpensive experience. We ordered lobster mac and cheese and...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh so good. My first time here was in 1997 and yes, the wait time was usually 2 hours long. I know the recent reviewers say that the wait is around 20 minutes and that's because we're in a recession,...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We came straight from the beach, hungry and sun burned. I'm not sure if we were appropriately dressed amongst the dinner crowd, but they let us in anyway. Thank goodness! (Sign says: No beach...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First off, I'm not sure about these people who talk about a huge wait. We were there at about 7:45 on a Friday and waited about 20 minutes. We didnt even have time to finish our drinks at the bar!...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Joe's definitely has a touristy feel to it. The place is absolutely massive and there are people everywhere you look. We figured we'd hit the place on a Sunday evening and were pleasantly surprised by...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah, it hosts throngs of tourists. Yeah, you'll wait for a table no matter when you come in. Yeah, it's expensive. Oh and It also lives up to the hype. C, myself and the dining partner in crime...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think the whole "one hour wait" is just a standard time they give everybody. Went here on Saturday night around 7pm. Only waited about 20 minutes or so before being seated. Had a couple drinks at...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The stone crab is excellent. Service was 5 star.
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
one of the best seafood restaurants around.....
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the few places worth waiting for a meal. The stone crab served by Joes is better-sweeter, tenderer, tastier, more vivid, than at the many other joints that serve stone crab---who knows why. The...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Anticipate a wait (hey, the food is worth waiting for). Noisy, but fun. Don't fill up on the sides- dig into the crab! You'll remember the dining experience for a long time. I look forward to going...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great stone crab and conch fritters. Fantastic views all around and near a yacht-filled marina. High priced and they have a raw bar downstairs.
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
No reservations. Can usually take an hour to wait for a table. I don't mind. Because then I'll just take three hours to get through my claws. I get into a zone and don't get up until the restaurant is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't really know what I can write that the other 125 reviews haven't already covered, but we really, really, loved this place so I wanted to chime in.We got there, waltzed up to the forboding (and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There is an obvious reason that Joe's Stone Crab in South Beach Miami has been around for 95 years, and it's not just the location... Joe's stone crabs serves up the freshest, cleanest, most delicious...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It tasted delicious at the first few claws, but after going into my 5th I started retreating. I suppose it didn't help justify the taste of the stone crab eating them thirty minutes after they were...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
THE BEST I've been going to this place before I could even walk. And its still one of my favorite restaurants in the world! ALWAYS a great meal
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3.0 of 5 stars.
First let me just say....I'm sure you are probably going to visit this place no matter what we are going to say on here. It just seems like "the" place to go when you are on vacationi in Miami Beach....
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is THE place for STONE CRAB!!!!!!!!!!! You have to order the Jumbo claws because it's the BEST!!!!!! they can be expensive though.They crack them, so it's not that tough to eat. The quality of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You cannot eat any better crab legs.. these are soo fresh, you'd think they were still alive!!! Ice chilled oyster's, first class restaurant; and not just any fish food eatery.. This is where you run...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, you have to come here a certain time or year and the decor isn't all that. In fact it's pretty damn cheesy, although I'm sure all the moneyed locals think it's the epitome of class. Have you...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
A tourist mecca, Joe's could easily be the Cheese Cake Factory - save for the usually good (but not great) food. The quality of the seafood is a cut above the rest but the atmosphere kills it for me....
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you are looking for a really good place to eat at in Miami try Joe Stone Crab. Their stone crabs are huge and their sweet potato fries are so yummy. The restaurant has a lot to choose from on the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this restaurant. The one in Vegas is good as well, but this has a more established, old school feel to it. All of the servers feel like they've been working there forever and they're...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent stone crabs, very fresh and tasty with the mustard sauce. I always get lots of side dishes, like the lyonnaise potatoes and tomatoes (I know they use plastic cheese but it is so yummy!) The...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was recommended to Joe's Stone Crab by Rich L. of DC Yelp infamy who, incidentally, also offered to send me the number of the hottest stripper in Miami, which I declined because it would violate my...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A fine dining place for tourists. Travel books said it was busy everyday and the wait was long. But surprisingly no wait was needed for a Tue lunch. It looked to be a snooty place but staff actually...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I wasn't planning to eat there but ended up doing so. We went for the infamous key lime pie...but the boy said we had to try the stone crab since we were waiting in line for an hour at 10:30pm on...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow!!! we went here for lunch today and i have to say it is my new favorite place when i feel like being wined and dined. the first thing i have to say is that if your going here be sure to have...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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Kind of a poor atmosphere. I thought the food was okay though. The ciopinno was good and the stone crab was good. GET THERE EARLY!!!!
citysearch.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Joe's is about as close to perfect a restaurant as there is. The service goes well above and beyond expectations and everything we ate her was exceptional. The last couple years on our trips to...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Still the best key lime pie anywhere on this earth and stone crab claws that are amazing with the creamy dipping sauce. Service still good but was not as last year.Bottom line: Still the best key...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A Miami institution. While it is only open through part of the year it is something I would suggest is a necessity if you are visiting Miami. The dinner prices are on the expensive side but if you...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
There was such a rave about this place, we had to go...but honestly I dunno what the hype is about.First, there is a dress code and we felt very under dressed. No beach wear...yet we had our...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We used to have a 2nd home in South Beach and before that we went there regularly for vacations. Joe's was always a must when we were there. I hadn't been to Florida since 2005 and went to Joe's by...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you love crab, then this is a must try for you!I personally don't care for crab so I had the garlic sauteed shrimp. My friends had the stone crab and they loved it! We also had the calamari, fried...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
no hammer or crab nut cracker required. these guys are pros at the pre-crack. do work, son! just peal a few bits of stone shell away and you're staring down huge pieces of carribbean crab meat....
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love to go to Joe's for lunch when I'm in Miami. Obviously the crabs are great but the crab cake sandwich and fries are amazing too. The fried oysters are the best bargain in the restaurant....
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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We went to Joe's on 1/18 because it is supposed to be amazing but what they don't tell you is there are no reservations or calling ahead and typical waiting times are 2 hours...unless you are willing to pay. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Show up early and with a sense of humor and the staff will treat you well. Order the stone crab...it is what they're known for. They crack them, so it's not that tough to eat. The quality of crab...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food was pretty good. It was very similar to Pacific Cafe in San Francisco. The only thing is that it's packed. You have to wait in line for a very long time.
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I recommend that you arrive early for dinner - make sure you leave your name. It has a "say the password" at the door type of feel.The staff was very professional and courtesy. If your a seafood freak...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
You know what? I don't understand the popularity Joe's has had on people for so many years. Sure its a given that crabs are delicious to eat. But its also a pain to get the good stuff out. I mean...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It worth the waiting, you may want to go for lunch or early dinner to avoid the waiting though. A place for good crab & good price as well. Not for romantic dating. It's a MUST GO place in Miami. I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
No one else has mentioned this; After the three hour wait for all of us in the non celb crowd, you get to be pleasantly drunk at the service of some damn good bartenders. They are eager to help you...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I loved the stone crabs and the sides are great. A lot of beautiful people all around.
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Being a vegan...how in the world did I end up here? Well, my partner is not a vegan or a vegetarian. We were in Miami and I wanted her to experience some of the great institutions so we had lunch on...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been coming here for nearly 40 years. It has always been good. The crabs, the key lime pie (best ever, anywhere, hands down), the service, the ambiance, all perfect. Plenty of tourists, but...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
a true timeless classic
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the stone crab at Joe's! I love it so much I even drove from Virginia to Miami Beach in March. Oh yeah, it was worth the 20 hour drive. Their onion rings are excellent too. Maybe I should go...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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Joe's history is interesting! And that in itself yields to an atmosphere that sparks my imagination of what it must have been like in the days of old! I like to get there early before they open and walk...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know if it's because my boyfriend and I look really young but I felt like we weren't treated like a couple, say, a decade or two older might have been treated. It wasn't BAD service, just...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A time-honored South Beach landmark, and it probably serves the best seafood in Miami Beach. Expensive, but well worth the money. However, my advice is to skip it in favor of Joe's Take Away, where...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went two weeks ago for the opening of Stone Crab season. I was with some Miami Elites so we were seated right away and served the freshest colossal claws. Normally I'd order the Jumbo or Selects-...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say that hasn't already been written?Guide to Joe's:Wait can be long - it's good to know someone...Order chopped salad with Joe's signature dressingJumbo stone crab claws (4 people=4...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was 4 the first time I went to Joe's; my parents figured that I could eat off of their plates. That I would have a claw or two and be done. They couldn't have been more wrong; while I don't remember...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a classic meal if you're in SoBe. Stone crab is a delicious, meaty cross between lobster and dungness crab. They come chilled, pre-cracked and with an addicitive mayo/mustard/horse radish dip....
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had the seafood platter, crab cakes, and key lime pie. The infamous stone crab wasn't as good as I expected it to be. First of all it was cold and tasted like crab, nothing special about it. The...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you are ever in Miami, this is one of the spots to hit up. Yes, it is trendy, yes its pricey, yes, the wait is long, but well worth it if you like crab. I was here for a bachelor party and we had a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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While I did enjoy the food which is excellent and the service was very good, I really could have done without the big fat rat under our table. The waitress was totally unfazed by this and asked if we'd be...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's been a while since I've been, but for the five times I've been here of the last dozen years or so, It has been great each and every time.Even back in the days before South Beach was "beyond hip"...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
On a recent trip to South Florida, I tried Jones Stone Crab and WOW! Awesome location, atmosphere, service and of course food.I started out with a half-dozen oysters. For the main course I had a mixed...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
End of a tough week and Suzy decided to treat me. We went back, and since we had not been in a while the manager who recognized us as regulars asked how come we had not been around..I explained about...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just read some of the other reviews for Joe's, and they are missing some stuff. Yeah, you can't get better stone crab, but there is more than that to Joe's.1st, you have to give their mustard...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you love stone crab and happen to be in Sobe this is it, wonderful, fresh, family style portions. Plan ahead reservations are a good idea depending on time of year.
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Huge alaskan jumbo crab legs. Fast service. Good vibe. Have a drink on the patio while you wait but don't waste your money on the key lime martini. Pricey but a good excuse to get dressed up. If...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Their Key Lime pie is out of this world!
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food is ok at best but for the price and the amount of people there you would think the food would be mind blowing!Expect a longgg wait. My boyfriends family knew the host (really nice guy) and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you love stone crab like I do this is your spot, the best that there is. The jumbo crab is unreal, the Key Lime Pie also Unreal. However if it is busy there can be a bit of a wait unless you know...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love crab's and I love Joe's. It's just that simple. Big and Juicy crab's. Great waiter service.
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good food and atmosphere. It's very expensive and I'm not sure it's worth a long wait. However, we went on a Sunday night and were seated right away. Our waiter was a little pretentious, but other...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A few years back I was down in Miami visiting my sister for New Years and she and one of her friends took my buddy Kurt F. and I out for an experience we would never forget. Joe's stone crab is a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Was it worth the two hour wait, to try stone crabs for the first time? I'm not sure, but I'm glad that we finally made it to Joe's Stone Crab. As others have noted, it is a Miami Beach staple and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Nope, the crab claws did not live up to the hype. Five of us ate here for dinner. We had the following meals that we each shared. I had the Kobe burger and the crab claws. My friends had the Cold...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A visit to south Florida from mid October to mid May is not complete without a visit to Joe's. I've been doing it for almost 40 years now and the only thing that has changed are the prices. WOW!!!!My...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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I can't say anything bad about the food...it's all great. I'm not sure it makes sense to get stone crabs here though. The only thing that makes them different from any other place that serves them is the...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yep, the crabs lived up to the hype. Two of us arrived at 8:15pm on a thursday night -- we had to wait AN HOUR AND A HALF to get a table. Jeez. On a weeknight for two people!?!We started with a few...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place may be a fixture on Miami Beach, but it is OVERRATED...It definitely did not live up to the hype.I had dinner with 3 friends on Wednesday night. We arrived about 7:30 and did not have to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
have i ever mentioned how i'd make the perfect wife for someone who's got a private jet we can fly to anywhere, anytime? i can't cook, and i hate cleaning, BUT for joe's stone crab, i am willing to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went for lunch last year and avoided the infamous wait that many people have to do when they come for dinner. I showed up walking in jeans and sandals, having casually walked the beach from about...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty damn amazing. We showed up and there were many people in front of us but we were served right away in the bar area. Then our name was called in about 20 min. This is a very classy joint and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Stone crabs can regenerate their claws. That makes me feel better eating them and loving every minute of it. (Sorry stone crab, but you got more where that came from. Your little arms taste gooood.)...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Joe's stone crab is a great South Beach staple. It's been there for 83 years, which is ancient in Miami years, and the atmosphere is classic. The waiters wear tuxes and it feels like a traditional...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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I couldn't believe all the bad reviews on Joe's. I've never had anything except impeccable service at Joe's. Value is great and the food is unbelievable. Everything from the variety of breads they start you...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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How can I start? As we walked in, the very "not welcoming" faces greet us. We asked for a table for 4. My husband met us there after work to eat with us to say good bye to my parents, leaving to go back to...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a must visit in Miami, come for the ultimate experience. Superb food, wine, service, and people watching, extremelly popular, great fun, and all so satisfying!
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Cant get enough of the Stone Crab ! Awesome !! I wouldn't bring a first date there just for the fact that you actuallty have to use your hands and dig in !!! If your're timid, not the place for you...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
MMM stone crabs.... The take away is an easy way to experience the delicious crabs when you don't want to actually do a sit down lunch/dinner.
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, this place is amazing, don't think I've ever had a better experience at a crab place before. Tried the stone crab, crab cakes, a few sides, everything was superb. Don't waste your time on the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yum! That's how I feel about this place. If I didn't live in Chicago, I would dine here at least once a month (it can get kinda pricey.)! While vacationing in Florida, my friends and I decided to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Always a pleasure, especially with an old friend. It's all about who you know here at this landmark. Established in 1913, it's nothing like it was then, but luckily we don't know any better. Go for...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Was it worth the hype? I dunno. We arrived to a 2 hour wait and decided to eschew the atmosphere in favor of the to-go store next door which as far as I know features the same food and had no wait....
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think Joe's takes the cake for the largest restaurant where I've dined. That place is huge.They tell you to come early, and it's a good thing we did. I think we got there at about 5 minutes to 6 and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Joe's Stone Crab is like Peter Lugar is to New York City or Cal Pep is to Barcelona. It is written up everywhere as the place to go. Since we are dressed for the beach, we were to Joe's Take Away...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Good service, great food. I had the stone crabs and they were yummy. No need to get the larger claws, the medium ones were just as tasty and much cheaper.
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It was Christmas Day and we were told that the restaurant opened at 5pm. We showed up at 4:55, and the place was packed. The wait was 1.5-2 hours! I asked what time the restaurant had opened, and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Was in Miami on business. HAD to stop by here during a night in South Beach. The wait was rediculously long (one hour). Good thing there was a really nice bar with a good mix of people. By the time I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had to go to this famous establishment while in South Beach. We went on the early side to avoid a wait - we waited about 35 minutes and had a drink at the bar. FYI - the bar is lovely, a large dark...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've heard about this place for a long time and it definitely lived up to the hype. I always thought it was going to be some hole in the wall place, not a fancy restaurant. Honestly I didn't know...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant serves the best stone crab we've ever had, hands down. The gigantic morsel of crab meat was sweet, juicy, and tender, and it went well with the (honey?) mustard. For those who hate...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Crab and lobster heaven...hands down the best for shellfish in Miami B!
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2007
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This place is a joke, no reservations, no planning. Saturday night 2.5 hour wait, unless you slip the Maitre De cash. Waited for the 2 hours and got some appetizers, was so disgusted by the scene, we just left...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/04/2007
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Prompt seating - showed up without reservations Great Service - Waiter knew his food and was very helpful Excellent Food - Beginning of Crab season, quality was great Roll up your sleeves an dig in, A bit...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've only had Joe's via take out when I visit my friends in SoBe. The food is good, but the creamed spinach is to die for. When I land, my friend takes me to Joe's to pick up dinner or rather the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Came here about 3 years ago. Food was superb. My then girlfriend at the time got the Jumbo stone crab, and I opted for the lobster. Good place to people watch.
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First of all, the meat of a stone crab is sweeter and more tender than any other crab. Not only that, most of the time I just don't feel like working for my food so my reward is much greater when...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is perhaps one of the best restaurants for stone crab in the entire country. They have another store in Las Vegas (where they ship frozen crab and then thaw it -- doesn't affect the taste at all...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know why everybody loves this place so much. Crab is cold with mediocre taste, and I can barely even remember the sides. Wait in line for hours and dress up for this? Not to mention the price....
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Even though my friends and I were the last party to be seated for the day (literally), the freshness of the seafood was unbelievable. Our waiter was really sweet, he even put the bibs around us before...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2007
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This is one of the best restaurant's I've ever been to! I can't believe I only ordered shrimp cocktail when I went here as a child! It is pricey...but well worth it. They have very, very good service (but they...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you can tolerate the wait and the din of the crowd, this is the _only_ place to get stone crabs. The maitre'd has pockets that go all the way down to his knees; if you want him to seat you in...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
During one of our days in South Beach we mapped out a morning walk to get the flavor of SoBe and lunch at Joe's. I love crab but had never before eaten stone crab. After an hour and a half of walking...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We had a short wait for a table which was well spent at the bar. Cocktails poured to perfection and super nice waitstaff. DH and I were on the American leg of our Honeymoon tour and ready for a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite places on earth. The whole Sobe thing, the mustard sauce, the rolls, the CLAWS! You can get Florida Stone Crab Claws anywhere but they will never be as tasty and fresh as the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say, it's Joe's. During peak season, it can be a four hour wait to be seated. That's the down side. But if you go early (before 6pm) you'll get seated right away. All too often they run out...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Man I miss stone crabs. I never ate *at* the restaurant, instead my friend D. and I would get them to go from the take-out side of the restaurant. We probably ate there once or twice a week. We would...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best crab I've had in South Florida. Although San Francisco had some awesome crab I do love Joe's crab also! Meaty and tasty! How can you go wrong? Even when you order some stone crabs with it's...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Joe's has all you can eat stone crab claws the size of a baby's arm, that's one freakishly huge baby! The sweet potato french fries are to die for... food coma was the last thing i remember. (burb)
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5 stars if you are addicted to crab...but CHA-CHING! bring lots of $$...since I've an allergy to shellfish I had to choose something more to my taste on the menu. but yeah, the floor show (watching...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
damm good crab. get ready to pay.
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So... It's been a little while since I last yelped, fear not! I've been travelin too much to type. I was just in Miami for work and the Food Network Food and Wine Festival...Let me just say that that...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was waiting to be disappointed because South Beach can be so fake. But Joe's delivers killer seafood. 5 star Stone Crabs. A terrific cioppino. The cold seafood platter was excellent as was the fried...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2007
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This was our first time and last time. We had very high hopes of this restaurant being great. We arived just after opening 5:20 p.m. and they were already on a wait. We waited at the bar for a hour. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/19/2007
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I remember coming here with my parent's as a kid, when we lived in North Miami Beach. Fast forward into Atlanta, thirty years later, I never miss going to Joe's when I'm in the area. Nothing much has changed...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went to Joe's Stone Crab Take-out so this is my review:Its a stand-alone cafe next to the restaurant with nice wooden tables and chairs inside with the folks crackin' the stone crabs in front of you....
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2007
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I've been living down in Miami for about a year(from NYC)and have been meaning to get to Joes for a while now so friends came into town and figured it was as good a time as any -went last friday night after HH...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/15/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ehhhh I've found this place to be relatively hit or miss....they don't take reservations but they are more than willing to direct you to the bar for a few expensive drinks......most of the food is...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
There's a lot of talk surrounding this place but not a lot of bite. We arrived at 4:45 and were given a table promptly at 5 pm (important fact if you really want to go here). However, I found this...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A South Beach institution! Must eat here if you get the chance! Bring a healthy wallet and appetite! And for the love of God... order the Stone Crab... (not steak like some other people who gave...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2006
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My parents used to eat here many many years ago. My father took my brother and I here once when we stopped off in Miami on our way to the Carribean. While a trifle unfair to look back now and compare the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/17/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best night in Miami is this:- Get bottle of wine and some cups from one of the South Beach liquor stores - Get a blanket- Pick up 6 crab claws/person from the takeout line here (expect a pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Worth the pretention and the money. Duh, prepare to wait or go with a celebrity. The food is so delicious, puts you in quite a randy mood. ;) Great for impressing the ladies and like I said it puts...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2006
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In season, you'll wait, but the crabs and the mustard sauce are worth it. I would never miss Joe's on a trip to Miami. Never!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/05/2006
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This is the best place in Miami to eat seafood. This place magnetizes such a lively and friendly aura. Named for their specialty: Stone Crabs, but not limited to it, there are so many delicious seafoo...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/02/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
fabulous food, great patio outdoors- I will not wear a bid to eat! I had some of the best seafood ever, but was totally embarassed when they tried to put a bid on me in front of my date. the key...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
---- Update 5/13/07I went here last night with my Sister and her husband. We had to wait about 1.5 hours for a table but it was definitely worth it. We started at the bar with the medium crabs,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE stone crabs! I never had it before until I came to Joe's. The crab claws were so meaty, sweet and succulent. There was so much flavor to the meat that I didn't even need any butter or sauce to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone raves about this place but unfortunately I got soooooooooooo sick for 3 days after eating here. It was quite some time ago but I am allergic to shell fish and ordered a steak. Apparently...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2006
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We are from Texas and we wanted some great Seafood and we heard about Joes. Lucky for us we did our homework and knew to get there early. We were there for Sunday dinner and we arrived just before they opened...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/04/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good crab. I've never had stone crab until I went to FLA. mmmm... almost makes me abandon my dungeoness. Almost. And what about Joe's? Riiiight. We'll let's just say that their crab is just like the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2006
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when you want a really good captain ask for Paula she is the best.Closed for the summer but opens in October.Cant wait.
judysbook.com - user review - 06/24/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nestled further down Miami's South Beach is Joe's Stone Crab Restaurant. This seafood joint offers upper scale eats seafood eats. On my last trip to Miami, my 3 companions and I decided to try this...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The stone crabs are nice, but the side dishes and desserts are just as good. Although what's not to like about sweet potato chips, sweet potato fries, hash browns, cream spinach followed by key lime...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Joe's is a South Beach institution which is hard to criticize. I'm not the biggest lover of crab, mussels, oysters et. al. but I'm always looking for new experiences. Everything was really great, food...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh wow. After my grandfather told me about this place for years I finally made it the legendary Joe's and let me tell you, I was not disapointed. From what I hear you have to bribe the host to get you...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2006
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I read several reviews that said this was the place to go for stone crab. After waiting 2&1/2 hours to be seated, the waiter was rude and unattentive. He even argued with me that a lemon should go into my key...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/03/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
WOW. it tasted like I ate a crab claw the fisherman cracked for me right off the boat. mustard sause was a spicy touch, but i ate most of them straight off the shell!key lime pie was like eating a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I pretty much get the same things every time. Fried oysters, hashed brown potatoes, grilled tomatoes (come with creamed spinach and cheese on them), and the king crab legs steamed.
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Being originally from Florida, this is one of my favorite restaurants to go to. Going to Miami and not stopping at Joe's and having Stone Crabs is like going to San Francisco's Ghirardelli Square and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say? One of the best restaurants in South Beach for many DECADES. Yes, it's that good. I urge you to try the Stone Crab claws. Expensive though.
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This venerable institution probably has the freshest seafood in the city, because it has its own fleet of fishing boats that's been hauling in the daily catch for the past ninety years. The decor...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2005
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I came here for dinner and as expected the wait was quite long. The restaurant itself is just like a classic steakhouse but for crabs. The decor is very pleasant and the service attentive. The boiled potato...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/28/2005
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Joe's Stone crab has the best stone crab i've tasted. The rest of there menu is just as good. They tend to be busy, plan ahead and make reservations. They have excellent food and amazing service.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/21/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, it's a cliche, but I love these succulent sweet crab claws and the creamy mustard sauce. I do wish they would close the restaurant to allow me to dine in privacy, though. It's hard to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2005
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Ok People read this carefully and learn. Joe's Stone Crab is one of the best restaurants in Miami Florida for a reason. The food is incredible, the service phenomenal, the wait time ridiculous but well worth...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/13/2004
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Food is good, although definitely NOT worth the 3 hour wait. After spending a small fortune on the bar bill still had to wait an additional hour standing in line to spend a large fortune. If you are fluent in...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/20/2004
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This place is historic in the restaurant scene. It is loud and expansive; I would hate to guess how many square feet it is. This is a place for crowds and a long wait if you dont know the maitre d', (luckily...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/27/2003
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In order to stay under my word limit, I'll hit the highlights. The wait was outrageous, close to 3 hours. This was mainly due to the regulars coming in, being placed in front of the out of towners, because the...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/02/2003
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No reservations, so a 3 hour is likely. The wait is reserved for out-of-towners because tipping the maitre d' for a table is only permitted when leaving the restaurant. After complaining that this practice was...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/31/2003
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Once you walk in to a room full of movers and shakers, you realize that Joe's is a restaurant that serves all walks of life. The food is the best, not just the crab either. The grilled tomatoes happen to be...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/26/2003
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Rude host, bad bartender, and a long wait. I went early, and was alone. The host told me it would be a 30 min wait, or I could eat at the bar. As I walked to the bar, I heard him tell the couple behind me it...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/06/2003
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My boyfriend and I felt a bit underdressed for the restaurant and stopped into Joe's Takeaway for lunch instead. The food was great. Get the crabcake sandwich or the grilled Mahi-Mahi.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/02/2003
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My wife and I, tourists that we are, got an order of the Large stone crabs (they've got Jumbo, Large, Select and Medium and, we were told, you get one pound of meat no matter which you choose). The meat was...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/14/2002
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Started off at the bar with a couple great apple martinis. We were seated and given wonderful recommendations by our waiter, Bobby. We had the seafood platter appetizer and continued on to the large crab claws...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/05/2002
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we waited 2 1/2 hours, but the stone crab was phenominal. go early, like 5 pm or 11 pm on weekends.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/18/2002
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If you arrive during peak dining hours, be prepared to wait upwards of 90 minutes. Once seated, service was average, with a feeling that you're being rushed so that your table can be turned over to the next...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/03/2002
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You gotta be preapred to wait for at least one hour and half before being seated. Joe's is the ideal place to go for a happyhour and then dinner. You need to go in early, not so hungry yet, and have a few...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/25/2002
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Unless you grease the palms of one of the stone-faced maitre d's with some stone-cold cash, you'll be waiting for those famous claws for up to 2 hours -- if not more. As much a Miami landmark as the beaches...
frommers.com - user review
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Heard it was the must do in South Beach. I love stone crabs so I wanted to eat the original. A bit pricy, but hey, where else are you gonna eat the real deal? They have "colossal" sized
travel.yahoo.com - user review
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eat at joe's, i love to, always!
epinions.com - user review
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this legendary restaurant, open since 1913, has become a miami institution. they say you haven't visited south florida until you have been to joe's. stick out the typical two-hour wait and you'll be amply...
10best.com - user review
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this dining "experience" was on saturday, november 20, 2004. after being told the day before to arrive.....
tripadvisor.com - user review
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fans of crustaceans should make it a priority to eat here. for nearly 100 years, the folks at joe's have been serving up the freshest, most delicious seafood in greater miami. you can dip the house specialty...
wcities.com - user review
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because it's somewhat of a miami phenomenon, joe's stubbornly operates by its own rules and does not take reservations even though it attracts phenomenal crowds. go prepared to wait up to an hour just to...
nytimes.com - user review
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a miami institution for seafood lovers...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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after waiting for 3 hours, she asked how much longer before we got seated, and he was so rude everyone that in earshot became silent. we ended up going to the take out counter next door, which was good but not...
fodors.com - user review
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joe's is a miami tradition. it's closed from mid-may to mid-october so when it's open it's in demand! reservations are not accepted but the wait can be very, very long so come prepared!
igougo.com - user review
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south beachis first and most famous restaurant has been serving the distinctively sweet claw of the stone crab since the early 1900s. the founding family still owns and runs it on an entire city block below...
gayot.com - user review
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surviving two world wars, numerous foreign conflicts, depressions and recessions, and too many baseball strikes to count, joe's has been through it all...
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