amathey11 Posted March 11, 2019 Report Share Posted March 11, 2019 My husband and I are going on Symphony in April and flying down a day early to maimi. We're staying in south beach and want a good place for dinner. Everything I see online is about this Joe's stone crab place. It seems nice but my husband and I don't really eat crab, at least not in the shell how they serve it. Any other suggestions? No chain restaurants please. Also, I don't eat fish (he does). I will eat lobster and shrimp though! TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiny260 Posted March 11, 2019 Report Share Posted March 11, 2019 We went to Joe's Stone Crab in January and it is a very good restaurant and I would highly recommend it. They had steak, chicken and Lobster that I remember. The only down side is that this is one of those Miami restaurants where you go to see and be seen. CazV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amathey11 Posted March 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2019 On 3/11/2019 at 1:30 PM, tiny260 said: We went to Joe's Stone Crab in January and it is a very good restaurant and I would highly recommend it. They had steak, chicken and Lobster that I remember. The only down side is that this is one of those Miami restaurants where you go to see and be seen. Right. I was hoping something for a little more intimate and not full of tourists. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muerz Posted March 13, 2019 Report Share Posted March 13, 2019 LT Steak and Seafood on the north end of Ocean Drive inside the more intimate yet upscale Betsy Hotel. The only restaurant on Ocean Drive that I enjoy. https://www.thebetsyhotel.com/lt-restaurant CazV and amathey11 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whenismynextcruise Posted March 13, 2019 Report Share Posted March 13, 2019 Hi @amathey11 Pink in Miami is fantastic. 157 Collins Ave - VERY popular with locals. Great comfort food. Breakfast lunch and dinner. It is a cool retro looking place and easy to get to. Its not fine dining like Joes but it is great dining. amathey11 and CazV 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyfsu21 Posted March 13, 2019 Report Share Posted March 13, 2019 If your going to SoBe and not going to Joes stone crab (regardless of whether you eat stone crab or not) you are missing out. The place is absolutely top notch and not necessarily filled with tourists at all. It would be good to give this place a try. Service and food are 10/10! PS: if you have not had stone crab, it is the sweetest and most delicious crab especially with Joes mustard sauce! CazV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wville21 Posted March 13, 2019 Report Share Posted March 13, 2019 Does anybody know anything about the Lobster Bar Sea Grille in Miami? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyfsu21 Posted March 13, 2019 Report Share Posted March 13, 2019 37 minutes ago, wville21 said: Does anybody know anything about the Lobster Bar Sea Grille in Miami? Yes, the one on Las Olas in Fort Lauderdale is better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wville21 Posted March 14, 2019 Report Share Posted March 14, 2019 1 hour ago, tonyfsu21 said: Yes, the one on Las Olas in Fort Lauderdale is better. So you would do Joes Crab over Lobster Bar in Miami for one night before a cruise? Baked Alaska 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyfsu21 Posted March 14, 2019 Report Share Posted March 14, 2019 9 hours ago, wville21 said: So you would do Joes Crab over Lobster Bar in Miami for one night before a cruise? Yes 100%, Joes stone crab is an experience! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amathey11 Posted March 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2019 15 hours ago, tonyfsu21 said: PS: if you have not had stone crab, it is the sweetest and most delicious crab especially with Joes mustard sauce! My husband said he would try it but something about those shells just freaks me out for some reason. I also don't eat mustard so the crab seems pretty well out for me. I'll have to take another look at their menu. It's my husbands 30th so I'm trying to make it extra special and keep it between us. (Hence not wanting a very crowded or touristy place) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CazV Posted March 14, 2019 Report Share Posted March 14, 2019 I'm going to be in Miami for five nights pre-cruise in April, so I'm taking notes on these recommendations too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amathey11 Posted March 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2019 1 minute ago, CazV said: I'm going to be in Miami for five nights pre-cruise in April, so I'm taking notes on these recommendations too. We're going in April as well. Which sailing are you on? CazV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CazV Posted March 14, 2019 Report Share Posted March 14, 2019 1 minute ago, amathey11 said: We're going in April as well. Which sailing are you on? I'm sailing on Navigator of the Seas on 26th April. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amathey11 Posted March 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2019 32 minutes ago, CazV said: I'm sailing on Navigator of the Seas on 26th April. Ah. We will be on Symphony April 6th. ENJOY! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CazV Posted March 14, 2019 Report Share Posted March 14, 2019 10 minutes ago, amathey11 said: Ah. We will be on Symphony April 6th. ENJOY! I hope you have a great time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyfsu21 Posted March 14, 2019 Report Share Posted March 14, 2019 4 hours ago, amathey11 said: My husband said he would try it but something about those shells just freaks me out for some reason. I also don't eat mustard so the crab seems pretty well out for me. I'll have to take another look at their menu. It's my husbands 30th so I'm trying to make it extra special and keep it between us. (Hence not wanting a very crowded or touristy place) Ok, yeah maybe Joes isn’t the place then. I live in Fort Lauderdale so Miami really isn’t my thing but I do know that finding a quiet and intimate dining experience in Miami might be difficult. Miami is loud and vibrant. Hopefully someone can steer you in a better direction for your husbands birthday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amathey11 Posted March 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2019 On 3/14/2019 at 12:54 PM, tonyfsu21 said: Ok, yeah maybe Joes isn’t the place then. I live in Fort Lauderdale so Miami really isn’t my thing but I do know that finding a quiet and intimate dining experience in Miami might be difficult. Miami is loud and vibrant. Hopefully someone can steer you in a better direction for your husbands birthday. It doesn't have to be quiet but upscale, intimate and special are important. I'm just not feeling the right vibe from Joe's. Pictures remind me of a very old Italian restaurant here and pretty mid-level dining. Not a bad thing, just not the vibe I'm going for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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