Comments on: Stone Crab Smackdown

By: John Curtas

John Curtas — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 16:35:17 +0000

ELV responds: I think he’s saying: “I ate for free, and could eat for free here again, but the food was so mediocre (or worse?) I’ll never go back.”

By: leancm

leancm — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 02:45:00 +0000

I just wanna kno what “bwdining” was trying to say??? I don’t mean to seem dumb here but the whole comment doesn’t make since to me… jus sayin’ Thnx to any1 who can answer.

By: FDR

FDR — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 06:45:32 +0000

I am surprised you did not like the cole slaw at Joe’s – I LOVE IT! Yes, it is a little sweet but it has a lot of flavor. I don’t usually like to go downtown but I might check out the other stone crab place you recommend.

By: bwdining

bwdining — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 04:44:07 +0000

I have friends who work at Joe’s. I got hooked up pretty well the one time I went and probably would be well taken care of on any future visits. I’ll never go back. That’s all I’m saying.

By: KellyS

KellyS — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 03:33:03 +0000

Hi John…normally I love your reviews. I try not to comment on posts in general, but being a huge fan of Joe’s Stone Crab, I must include my two cents. I’ve been frequenting Joe’s since moving to the area in 2007. I have never had an experience there that’s been less than outstanding. I love bringing out of town guests to Joe’s, they always rave about how incredible it is.

I’ve been to The Flame twice, and both times I left feeling like I had just wasted my money. I could have had more satisfying meals at Red Lobster.

The mustard sauce at Joe’s is one of my favorite things about getting stone crab from there. And maybe they are bigger and cheaper at The flame, but you’re paying for something extra from Joe’s that you can’t get from The Flame. Better ambiance, better service…and dare I mention…clean floors??

You mentioned kumamato oysters at the Flame…which they also serve at Joe’s. They’re rich, sweet, and buttery. Maybe you should have tried those at Joe’s as well to give a fair review? Plus Joe’s has Kushi oysters…which are even better.

Seems to me like your preference is for the downtown family atmosphere (not to mention free food), but when you’re jonesing for something more upscale, give Joe’s another try.

Keep up the reviews :)

By: RSchiffman

RSchiffman — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 01:18:28 +0000

Going downtown for crab claws tonight. Thanks for the info.

By: atdleft

atdleft — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 01:39:19 +0000

My dad’s a big seafood person, so I guess I’ll have to take him to one of our famous seafood temples some time soon. Since he actually enjoys going Downtown, I wouldn’t have to work hard convincing him to try out El Cortez’s steakhouse. Thanks for the tip and Happy Tofurky Day! :-)