After a challenging year marked by Hurricane Ian’s damage in the Gulf and pandemic-induced supply-chain disruptions, Florida’s beloved stone crabs are back in action, and we have the inside scoop on where to find the freshest catch.
Fiola Miami
This Coral Gables dining gem Fiola Miami will offer a Stone Crab Chitarra featuring delicious squid ink spaghetti with Florida stone crab, lemon, pane fritto, and parsley.
Fox’s Lounge
South Miami staple for great food and stiff drinks is planning to offer diners fresh stone crabs this season.
If you’re looking for an excuse to head South or simply live nearby, Fox’s is the ideal destination for all your stone crab needs.
Joliet
The beloved seafood bistro with Southern flavors and American-French influence located in Miami’s South Beach Joliet will offer stone crabs through the season.
Diners can also delight in other seafood favorites such as the seafood towers and fresh oysters.
Burlock Coast (The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderale)
Located just steps away from Fort Lauderdale beach, Burlock Coast at The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale will offer stone crab with a side of ocean views.
South Beach Seafood Festival – October 18 – 21
The highly anticipated South Beach Seafood Festival is making its triumphant return Wednesday, October 18th through Saturday, October 21st, promising an unforgettable celebration of ocean-fresh delicacies, live entertainment, and beachside vibes.
Scheduled at the start of Miami’s famed stone crab season, this exciting event promises an unforgettable experience for seafood enthusiasts and fun seekers alike.
With four days of special programming, including endless tastings, chef competitions, cooking demonstrations and more, this year’s festival will raise the bar for one of the country’s leading seafood events and couples South Florida’s bounty of seafood with the region’s most notable chefs and restaurants.
Tickets to the 11th Annual South Beach Seafood Festival are now available at sobeseafoodfest.com.