Two plates define Miami seafood searches more than almost anything else: Florida stone crab claws in season, and mahi-mahi (dorado) on tropical grill menus. This guide is for travellers who already know they want fish — and need ordering rules, not another generic “best restaurants” list.
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Stone crab — season, sizing, and price
Florida stone crab runs mid-October through mid-May (confirm dates each year). Claws should arrive cold, cracked, and sized (medium, large, jumbo) with mustard sauce on the side. Ask for the per-pound or per-claw price before you sit down — this is a splurge plate, not a casual lunch.
Deep species notes: stone crab guide.
Mahi-mahi on Miami menus
Mahi (dorado) is firm, tropical, and ideal for blackening, tacos, and whole grilled plates. If snapper and mahi are both “fresh today,” choose by how each kitchen cooks them — snapper for celebration whole fish, mahi for bold spice and grill marks.
Species notes: mahi-mahi guide.
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Stone crab — season, sizing, and price
Florida stone crab runs mid-October through mid-May (confirm dates each year). Claws should arrive cold, cracked, and sized (medium, large, jumbo) with mustard sauce on the side. Ask for the per-pound or per-claw price before you sit down — this is a splurge plate, not a casual lunch.
Deep species notes: stone crab guide.
Stone crab — season, sizing, and price
Florida stone crab runs mid-October through mid-May (confirm dates each year). Claws should arrive cold, cracked, and sized (medium, large, jumbo) with mustard sauce on the side. Ask for the per-pound or per-claw price before you sit down — this is a splurge plate, not a casual lunch.
Deep species notes: stone crab guide.
FAQ
Is stone crab worth the money in Miami?
Yes — when claws are in season, sized clearly, and priced up front. It is a ritual plate, not an everyday lunch. Read stone crab before you join a peak-weekend line.
Mahi-mahi or snapper?
Choose by freshness that day. Mahi is meatier for tacos and blackening; snapper is classic for whole grilled or fried celebration plates.
How do I find live ratings in Miami?
Open fish restaurants in Miami for live guest scores, photos, hours, and neighbourhood filters. Sort by rating or review volume, then read each listing’s menu notes before you book. Last updated: August 2026. Seasons, market prices, and ratings change — confirm on each restaurant page.