A true Miami icon — and still one of the busiest, most famous restaurants in the U.S.
• 📍 11 Washington Ave, Miami Beach
• ☎️ (305) 673-0365
• Established 1913 — over a century old
• Known for Florida stone crab claws with mustard sauce
• Still family-run and hugely popular with celebrities & locals
🦀 What “yesterday” would have been like
• Very busy (almost always!) — long waits are common, especially evenings
• Stone crab season (Oct 15 – May 1) — you were there at peak time
• Expect a lively, classic Miami atmosphere — a mix of tourists, regulars, and well-known faces
🍽️ Signature Experience
• Fresh chilled stone crab claws (signature dish)
• Creamy mustard sauce + melted butter
• Famous key lime pie to finish
Joe’s isn’t just a restaurant — it’s a piece of Miami history.
🎬 Classic legends & historic figures
• Frank Sinatra
• Al Capone
• Amelia Earhart
• Will Rogers
• Duke and Jones
🎤 Music & pop culture icons
• Madonna
• Jennifer Lopez
• Emilio Estefan
• Barbra Streisand
🎬 Hollywood actors
• Tom Cruise
• Matt Damon
• John Travolta
• Sylvester Stallone
🏆 Sports legends
• Muhammad Ali
• Steve Young
🏛️ Politicians & public figures
• George H. W. Bush
• Bill Clinton
📺 TV & media personalities
• Rosie O’Donnell
• Martha Stewart
✨ Why so many celebrities go there
• A celebrity hotspot for over 100 years
• Practically every major figure visiting Miami has passed through
• A perfect mix of privacy + tradition + iconic food
💫 Fun fact:
Even today, it’s still one of the best places in Miami to spot:
• Athletes
• Fashion designers
• Influencers
• A-list actors
Photo credit:
World Red Eye
