Is Miami's Oldest Restaurant Joe’s Stone Crab Worth It or Tourist Trap?

[@travelfuller]

We're really sorry about some of the audio! Guess this will be the last time we wear a bib. Enjoy the video and have an amazing weekend!

[@jackwalker9492]

The audio was fine! Thanks for the video

[@travelfuller]

@@jackwalker9492 Glad you think so, thanks for watching!

[@Billygrundmeyer]

My last time at Joe's was about 20 years ago. But I never saw it that empty. We went at opening and it was jammed. When we left at about 7:30 there were hundreds outside. Seeing it so empty blows my mind.

[@thetroothhurtz]

You guys have a truly amazing channel - keep up the good reviews!!!

[@travelfuller]

Thanks so much! Let us know if there are any places you would like to see us try!

[@incognitotees]

need to make my way to Joe's. Great review Kristin & Will. You guys haven't missed batting 1.000

[@travelfuller]

Thanks so much! You definitely have to check it out. Let us know if there are any restaurants you think we should review!

[@DabsDad]

Their creamed spinach is really unique with a hint of cinnamon. Their fried chicken is the best deal anywhere in the country which is crazy. The Stone crabs speak for themselves. The best of the best. Nice video. New viewer. I try to go there once a year for a birthday or special occasion. A great time to go is at the very end of lunch service(2pm). The place will empty and they will let you stay as long as you want. The service is still top notch, maybe even better because there are extra help at that time. It also gives you time to escape Miami before the rush hour crush starts around 4pm.

[@janinebain4375]

Miami native here. Joe's is definitely worth a visit for the experience and the food won't disappoint. Yup, pricey, however with the price profile of many mediocre eateries, worth it. So glad you took us along for the visit.

[@travelfuller]

Thanks for watching! Totally agree and for such a famous restaurant the prices are pretty standard for Miami

[@robertmcminn2122]

My wife and I eat at Joe’s every year. It never disappoints.

[@2Wheels_NYC]

So it's been years since I've been down to Miami, but I certainly think this will be on my list next time! Looks excellent! Thanks for the review!

[@TheOrlandoMenu]

Was just down there and tried Flanigan’s and really enjoyed it! This place was neat thanks for bringing us along!

[@travelfuller]

Thanks for watching! Flanigan’s is such a South Florida staple!

[@TheOrlandoMenu]

@ I can believe it now! Hope to watch more of y’all’s content!

[@catlover1394]

Did you said Flannigan's!!! That's like going to McDonald's.

[@BarryGray-vg7yx]

Been going to Joe’s for many years. The food is fantastic. Everything on the menu is special. Weekends in season is going to be tough to get a table. They take reservations.

[@manuelrodriguez4743]

This place is a 🗣️BIG WOW!! for me, I love the place; the food; the service; the neighborhood, etc… Thank you Mr 🙎🏻‍♂️ and Mrs 🙍‍♀️WOW for another great episode 👌🏼

[@travelfuller]

Mr and Mrs Wow! Love that!!

[@joesstonecrab_]

Thanks so much, Manuel! :)

[@kevinsmith968]

Why is Adam Sandler reviewing food

[@jb6971]

It's a Jewish owned establishment.

[@StavrosMusic]

My friend from Rome just mentioned this place haha - and you gave it I think about an 11 "Wow" rating - about the top I think. Great review, I'll try it next time I'm playing in FL

[@travelfuller]

I love the idea of counting wows! This place definitely deserved it. Let us know what you think!

[@nicolebeauchamp91]

I’m OBSESSED with Joe’s it worth EVERY PENNY! It’s my favorite place. Money is well spent 😊

[@elijahxiong7991]

The way she looks at you in your intro is the most beautiful thing you can see in a lovely couple. Great video

[@travelfuller]

Thanks! Haha I think she's just day dreaming about the food!

[@carlzimmerman4341]

I liked them steamed warm with drawn butter I think so much better than cold. Stone Crab is seasonal Oct-April and you can usually find it much cheaper at other places.

[@davidlynn5170]

Everything looked delicious. I think you and Will have invented “crunch-a-vision”.

[@kmclendon100]

Go when it opens see what the servers do to welcome you. Breaking line or getting moved up won’t happen as the service stretches into the night so we go early and get in easily

[@frankdonadio2918]

The lasagna and lobster reuben are worth the drive from Pompano Beach. Also try around the corner the BIG PINK.Great food and best value south of fifth

[@DavidPearl23]

If you ever go back to Joe’s, I highly recommend you try the apple pie. It’s only served in winter, but it is one most underrated items on the menu I feel

[@linc2256]

Best restaurant in Miami without a doubt!!!!!

[@mr.elastomeric1787]

Salad looked like a Wendy's left over

[@MH-fb5kr]

looks real good to me… ❗️

[@MotorheadChef-zip]

You can tell the age of a restaurant by their matches. It's like counting the rings on a tree. But seriously, what an excellent review. And I'm so happy that they lived up to their rep!

[@joerampley1562]

Just the salad alone. Wow❤❤❤

[@blondestrainger]

OH yes and the breads ! You had the little basket ours always hadthe fried cheeses too

[@travelfuller]

Fried cheeses! I can’t believe we missed that!

[@mikekisonu6825]

They’re that cute couple you just want to HATE… but can’t. 😕😆 Nice review, guys! 😋👍🏻

[@travelfuller]

Um thanks I think!

[@stefanboster5728]

I’m sure I’m not the first to say there are serious Sandler vibes here.. 😉

[@butcho7492]

My dad and his friends used to go there in the 50s. He raved about it. I've been going to Joe's in Vegas since they opened- one of the best restaurants here!

[@travelfuller]

We've heard great things about the Vegas location! We'll have to try it next time we're out there

[@bossmanmce5599]

@@travelfuller Joe's in Vegas is the best . my go to restaurants in LV . 7 nights in Vegass in November 5 nights at Joe's . food and service is top level

[@wcguthrie]

The fried chicken, fried oysters and ground filet mignon have been on the menu forever and are priced very low so anyone can come to Joe's and get a great meal. It's the best restaurant in the World.

[@garretalston1536]

Had the fried chicken and crab bisque, excellent. And yes the service was the best. I highly recommend.👍👍👍

[@kmclendon100]

One of the best restaurants in the world. Stone crab completely unique but the entire menu rocks

[@blondestrainger]

Been there many times and never been let down ! Five stars period ! But too many tourists

[@thomasbarnes6727]

I remember that mustard aioli when I went there was really good. Aren't those shell sooooo hard?

[@rafaelalbertotorres8070]

Depends. If you are only getting stone crabs, it is better to drive to the Fisheries (Key Largo or Marathon) to get them much cheaper and straight from the source. You can also find amazing key lime pies throughout the keys, but the chicken and hash browns are worth the visit.

[@travelfuller]

Thanks for the tip! Definitely planning a trip to the keys next time we're in Florida and we'll have to check those out!

[@dv8mr2]

Service there was fantastic. Large $85 for 5 stone crab claws was a bit much and tasted like normal crab. The crab dip was delicious. But it’s a yolo place. My wife and I went there, not a daily place, but go there once atleast

[@DP-jaja]

Skip everything and just go with the stone crab! Stone crab and Alaskan King crab are the best! Tip: if you’re at the store and see Jonas crab they are smaller versions of stone crab and much much cheaper (although not as sweet as stone crab of course).

[@buckeyerob3744]

Always wanted to go there but they are closed in the summer months. Nature of my business I can only get away in the summer months

[@Andy-i7f]

Ppl criticizing the fried chicken have no idea! Absolutely the best chicken with the best value. Chef Ronnie is the best!

[@bargdaffy1535]

Will needs to do a good "“Now that's what I call high quality H2O”" impression some time.........

[@JD-ie4fv]

I was thinking the same. Lol

[@travelfuller]

Haha we’ve been waiting for the perfect time to use that one. Adam Sandler needs some better food related quotes!

[@jackfeifer2501]

I discovered you guys by accident. I just happened to notice a video and I said hey Adam Sandler and some cute chick are doing a food review. I gotta see this.😅

[@TimmyCramer]

Awesome and I gotta say Kristin is such a doll.....fit, feminine and friendly!! Timmy C Arizona

[@kirksmith1534]

Chicken at the Crab Shack? Oh God

[@michaelb1985]

Not as good as when I was a kid but still great. I always go 2 times a season

[@paull4105]

Their fried chicken is about as good as it gets. Hell yeah it's a tourist trap but you are going to go regardless.

[@hamburglar83]

I ate here and it was good but not better than the joes in Chicago or Vegas. Come to find out those are not the same and different companies.

[@thejerk95]

Joe’s is great.

[@michaelmiles6398]

Maybe it's just me, but I wouldn't order chicken at Joe's crab shack. I mean isn't it about the crab?

[@oftedahlh]

id go for the chicken

[@travelfuller]

Same! We met a local who told us he picks up a chicken to go and eats it for lunch at the beach all the time

[@wulffdendad8957]

The ambiance gives you the feel of an iconic restaurant for sure . We had a good experience there but I feel the stone crabs are over rated for the price but it’s worth the visit for the experience #wulffdendad

[@travelfuller]

Agreed! And yeah we can see that. They're not the best kind of crab, but they are way cheaper than King Crab or Snow Crab

[@JeffryJoaquín1]

Good morning

[@stefanboster5728]

For the money, better to go to Big Pink down the street..

[@byronjaffe518]

Did I see drawn butter on your table , with crab claws ?

[@jeffkirby7261]

Fried chicken!!

[@bullbear3345]

Overrated restaurant, do not recommend

[@mylesdeep1736]

Homeboy looks like Adam Sandler on crack😂. In all seriousness good vid though.

[@mariospini7742]

Eating fried chicken before the stone crab…really?

[@catlover1394]

She is from the hood.

[@chuckdawit]

5 claws for $90.00 - NO THANKS!

[@travelfuller]

It comes with cole slaw, hash browns, creamed spinach and key lime pie!

[@chuckdawit]

@@travelfuller oh ok, that makes it a little more worthy, but not much. I mean go to Costco, get 2 lbs of Dungeness crab legs for $35.00 and feast on that at home.

[@Kelly-mi1yz]

You look related

[@ddt3831]

You know you look like Adam Sandler, right?

[@travelfuller]

Haha I think you're the fifth person to comment that on this video alone!

[@llouis4007]

Tourist. Trap

[@tonystrades8007]

Miami native here I never really leave reviews but I had to on this one 1 no it's not the best place there food went from 10* to a one 2* this place used to be great now no service really sucks and for you who want to review place's go more then one's in 2003 great food customers service 100% in 2006 great in 2009 foods ok in 2015 foods 😢 sorry and customers service 😢 😕 😞 down hill in 2019 he'll no never went back and not going back 😢 so please don't promote this place as a good place to go we have way better place's in miami that serves better crabs

[@bani_niba]

Disclaimer - I have eaten Stone Crab only a couple of times at some regular/non-destination restaurants. So I'm no expert. But both times, I was somewhat disappointed by this type of crab. Not especially tasty.

[@luisc7453]

Over priced garbage

[@bargdaffy1535]

Seriously, it is hard to ruin a stone crab experience....in my humble opinion.

[@sibfl855]

Without even watching the video the answer is obvious. A tourist trap and rip-off joint. Surviving only on their inflated and hyped up reputation, just like everything else in Miami.