Florida stone crab is pretty incredible. Some people say it’s comparable to (or better than) lobster. They’re most often served cold (with mustard sauce), but can be enjoyed hot (with butter). Additionally, stone crab is actually harvested without killing the crab, by removing only the claw and returning the creature to the ocean where it (hopefully) can regrow the lost limb. How cool is that? The stone crab season runs from October 15 to May 15, so now is the perfect time to indulge in this classic dish. Ready to dig into the best stone crab in Florida? Here are the 11 places to go.

1. Joe's Stone Crab, Miami Beach
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Flickr/Wally Gobetz
OK, so this is a given, but there's no way we could make this list without Joe's Stone Crab. Let's face it, this list might not even exist without this iconic restaurant (and the top buyer of stone crab in the industry). Joe's has been around in some form since 1913 and serving stone crab since 1921. That's lots of time to perfect the art. To learn more, visit the website for Joe's Stone Crab in Miami Beach.
2. Triad Seafood Cafe, Everglades City
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If you want the freshest stone crabs with a casual atmosphere and better prices (but stone crab is never cheap), head straight to the source. Everglades City is the small fishing town where Joe's gets its stone crab supply. Triad Seafood is one of several laid-back seafood shacks in the area, and it consistently gets rave reviews from visitors. Visit the Triad Seafood Cafe website to learn more.
3. Kelly's Landing, Fort Lauderdale
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You might spend most of your time trying to stay as far away from Northerners as possible this time of year, but let this be the exception. Kelly's Landing has all of the best New England seafood classics right here in Florida. So even if you're sick of snowbirds this time of year, Kelly's Landing will win you over with some seriously amazing seafood. To learn more, visit the website for Kelly's Landing New England Seafood.
4. Cod & Capers Seafood, North Palm Beach
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Cod & Capers has been serving some of the best seafood in the area for 25 years. Visit on Wendesdays for stone crab specials, and don't leave without a piece of Key lime pie. For more information, check out the website for Cod & Capers Seafood.
5. Big Fin Seafood Kitchen, Orlando
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A lot of people don't realize that Orlando has been developing an impressive food scene over the last several years. At Big Fin, stone crabs come in four sizes: large, jumbo, colossal and super colossal. We like the sound of that. Visit Big Fin Seafood Kitchen's website to learn more.
6. Frenchy's Cafe, Clearwater
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Frenchy's is a Clearwater institution famous for its grouper sandwiches, but if you're in the area, it's also a great place to grab some stone crab. To learn more, visit the website for Frenchy's Cafe in Clearwater.
7. Key Largo Fisheries
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This supplier serves up fresh, mostly local seafood to restaurants throughout South Florida, but they also serve fresh fish and stone crab in their backyard cafe. Visit the Key Largo Fisheries website for more information.
8. The Whale's Rib Raw Bar, Deerfield Beach
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This laid-back raw bar was featured on The Food Network, and it's a must if you're in the neighborhood. To learn more, visit the website for Whale's Rib Raw Bar in Deerfield Beach.
9. Truluck's, Multiple Locations
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This swanky joint with locations in Fort Lauderdale, Naples, Miami and Boca Raton has its own fisheries, so the freshest of catches is always guaranteed. For special occasions, this place should be on your go-to list. Visit Truluck's website for more information.
10. My Ceviche, Coral Gables
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This casual cevicheria has proven popular with both locals and tourists. Guests love the emphasis on fresh, healthy options in a laid-back setting. To learn more, visit the website for My Ceviche in Coral Gables.
11. Half Shell Raw Bar. Key West
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Simple, fresh and delicious. What more could you ask for? For more information, visit the website for Half Shell Raw Bar in Key West.

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