Food South of Fifth, Downtown Miami & Bayfront
Joe's Stone Crab
A place to eat in South of Fifth, Downtown Miami & Bayfront, a splurge ($$$$) and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Early dinner.
Why go
South of Fifth institution since 1913, famous for chilled stone-crab claws with mustard sauce and key lime pie.
It is one of 7 curated places we feature in Downtown Miami & Bayfront, alongside 2 places to eat, 1 activity and 1 place for a drink. 4 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Joe's Stone Crab and Joe's Stone Crab.
- Type
- Food
- Neighborhood
- South of Fifth
- Price
- $$$$
- Time needed
- 1.5 hr
- Best time
- Early dinner
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 6 beyond Downtown Miami & Bayfront. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1Joe's Stone Crab
South Beach institution since 1913, famous for stone crab claws and key lime pie.
Food · Miami · 0.0 mi straight-line - 2Joe's Stone Crab
Miami Beach institution since 1913, known for chilled stone crab claws with mustard sauce and key lime pie.
Food · South Beach · 0.0 mi straight-line - 3South Pointe Park
Oceanfront park with a pier and lawns at the quieter southern tip, watching cruise ships leave Government Cut.
Outdoors · South Beach · 0.2 mi straight-line - 4Puerto Sagua
Old-school Cuban diner on Collins Ave serving ropa vieja, Cuban sandwiches and cafecito since 1962.
Food · South Beach · 0.6 mi straight-line - 5Art Deco Welcome Center
Base for guided walking tours of the 1930s pastel hotels along Ocean Drive.
Activity · Miami · 0.8 mi straight-line - 6Art Deco Welcome Center
Start point for the Miami Design Preservation League's guided Art Deco walking tours along Ocean Drive.
Sight · South Beach · 0.8 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Joe's Stone Crab is a stop on our Miami New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More places to eat in Downtown Miami & Bayfront
2 more curated places to eat in Downtown Miami & Bayfront. See the full Downtown Miami & Bayfront guide.
When to go: weather by month, based on Miami
Our climate figures for Downtown Miami & Bayfront come from nearby Miami. Average daily highs in Miami run from 73°F in January to 86°F in August; June is usually the wettest month. For Joe's Stone Crab itself, we suggest: Early dinner.
Modelled monthly averages for Miami from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Miami weather by month (covers Downtown Miami & Bayfront).
Getting there
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- Coordinates
- 25.76920, -80.13500
- Destination
- Downtown Miami & Bayfront, Florida
- Website
- joesstonecrab.com
Joe's Stone Crab: quick answers
How much time do you need at Joe's Stone Crab?
Plan on about 1.5 hours at Joe's Stone Crab. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Joe's Stone Crab?
Our pick: Early dinner. Insider tip: Reservations are limited; arrive by 5 p.m. or use Joe's Take Away next door.
Which TripsCircle routes include Joe's Stone Crab?
Joe's Stone Crab appears on Miami New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Joe's Stone Crab to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Downtown Miami & Bayfront.
Plan Downtown Miami & Bayfront
- Downtown Miami & Bayfront travel guide 7 places
- Miami weather (covers Downtown Miami & Bayfront) weather by month
- Downtown Miami & Bayfront to South Beach 3.3 mi straight-line
Lists & regions
Also in Downtown Miami & Bayfront
- Bayfront Park New Year's Eve Activity
- Ball & Chain Drinks
- Bayside Marketplace Sight
- InterContinental Miami Stay
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.