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Joe’s Stone Crab

11 Washington Ave.

Miami Beach , FL , United States http://www.joesstonecrab.com/

(305) 673-0365

A Miami institution for many decades, this family-owned seafood restaurant draws crowds of locals, tourists, and even celebrities, with former patrons ranging from Frank Sinatra to Ivana Trump. Originally established as a small lunch counter in 1913, the restaurant now covers an entire city block and is decorated in a classic style, with white tablecloths, dark wood chairs, and green leather booths. The signature menu item—stone crab claws—are served with Joe's mustard sauce, as well as traditional sides like hash browns, creamed spinach, and sweet potato fries. For dessert, the homemade key lime pie is a longtime favorite.

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From Food & Wine , JUL 2005

Although there were initially seven tables in 7 restaurant (they've since added a few), it's not the origin of the establishment's name. Instead, explains wine consultant Greg Steiner, 'It refers to the seven seas—which means diners at 7 get a piece of fish as fresh and as simply prepared as chefs Sam Dickey and Will Packwood can make it.'...MORE
– Best New Wine Lists 2005

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