Jancruz Posted January 30, 2011 #1 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Last year we were in Miami and went to a fabulous restaurant that was in Miami proper and had stone crabs. The restaurant was in a big building and situated next to the swimming pool and bar. They had a cold seafood table where you walked up and selected what seafood you wanted and paid there..they also had a menu and I remember having wonderful popcorn shrimp. I cant for the life of me remember the name of this restaurant can anyone out there help me?? Thanks in advance.. Jancruz1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulchili Posted January 30, 2011 #2 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Last year we were in Miami and went to a fabulous restaurant that was in Miami proper and had stone crabs. The restaurant was in a big building and situated next to the swimming pool and bar. They had a cold seafood table where you walked up and selected what seafood you wanted and paid there..they also had a menu and I remember having wonderful popcorn shrimp. I cant for the life of me remember the name of this restaurant can anyone out there help me??Thanks in advance.. Jancruz1 Joe's seafood maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jancruz Posted January 30, 2011 Author #3 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Joe's seafood maybe? Thanks Paul, definitely not Joes Stone Crabs as they were triple the price of this restaurant Thanks for trying.. Jancruz1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulchili Posted January 30, 2011 #4 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Thanks Paul, definitely not Joes Stone Crabs as they were triple the price of this restaurantThanks for trying.. Jancruz1 Not to mention their attitude :mad: Would like to find out which one it was as we'll be in Miami in March and we love stone crabs. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jancruz Posted January 30, 2011 Author #5 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Not to mention their attitude :mad:Would like to find out which one it was as we'll be in Miami in March and we love stone crabs. Paul If I find a good one I will post it! Jancruz1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spicy_Tuna Posted January 31, 2011 #6 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Jancruz1, are you referring to Monty's which is on the Southwest end of Miami Beach? In my online search for a good place for stone crab in Miami, I came across La Camaronera Restaurant & Fish Market. Yelpers seem to rave about their seafood including stone crab and fried shrimp! http://www.yelp.com/biz/la-camaronera-restaurant-and-fish-market-miami Happy eating! :) Linda & Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimandStan Posted January 31, 2011 #7 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Last year we were in Miami and went to a fabulous restaurant that was in Miami proper and had stone crabs. The restaurant was in a big building and situated next to the swimming pool and bar. They had a cold seafood table where you walked up and selected what seafood you wanted and paid there..they also had a menu and I remember having wonderful popcorn shrimp. I cant for the life of me remember the name of this restaurant can anyone out there help me??Thanks in advance.. Jancruz1 Jan- I believe that you're looking for Area 31 in the Epic Hotel, over on Brickell Avenue: http://www.area31restaurant.com/miami-pool-bar.php They serve a Mediterranean-style crudo menu including stone crab, yellowfin tuna, and Key West pink popcorn shrimp, plus grilled seasonal selections like Spanish mackerel, mangrove snapper, cuttlefish, wahoo, and spiny lobster. 270 Biscayne Blvd Way, 18th Fl, Miami; 305.424.5234 Overlooking Brickell Avenue and the Miami River from the 18th floor of the Epic Hotel in Miami The restaurant’s name comes from the UN’s designation for the economically sustainable fishing waters from Georgia to the northern tip of Brazil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulchili Posted January 31, 2011 #8 Share Posted January 31, 2011 J&S, Thank you for that recommendation. I looked at the menu and immediately made a reservation :) (although I did not see stone crab). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jancruz Posted January 31, 2011 Author #9 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Jan- I believe that you're looking for Area 31 in the Epic Hotel, over on Brickell Avenue: http://www.area31restaurant.com/miami-pool-bar.php They serve a Mediterranean-style crudo menu including stone crab, yellowfin tuna, and Key West pink popcorn shrimp, plus grilled seasonal selections like Spanish mackerel, mangrove snapper, cuttlefish, wahoo, and spiny lobster. 270 Biscayne Blvd Way, 18th Fl, Miami; 305.424.5234 Overlooking Brickell Avenue and the Miami River from the 18th floor of the Epic Hotel in Miami The restaurant’s name comes from the UN’s designation for the economically sustainable fishing waters from Georgia to the northern tip of Brazil. Thanks for trying but the place I am looking for was on the ground floor and had Palapa looking umbrellas and was very casual.. I will try to call the Intercontinental (where we are staying) and see if the concierge knows what restaurant I am looking for.. What hotel are you at?? Jancruz1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grg3 Posted January 31, 2011 #10 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Thanks for trying but the place I am looking for was on the ground floor and had Palapa looking umbrellas and was very casual..I will try to call the Intercontinental (where we are staying) and see if the concierge knows what restaurant I am looking for.. What hotel are you at?? Jancruz1 Jan, Are you thinking of Monty's in Coconut Grove? IT is right on the bay but does have an outdoor eating area with umbrellas. At least it did the last time we were there. Glen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jancruz Posted January 31, 2011 Author #11 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Jan, Are you thinking of Monty's in Coconut Grove? IT is right on the bay but does have an outdoor eating area with umbrellas. At least it did the last time we were there. Glen It might be Montys at least thats the one I will probably go to this time..I will let you all know..thanks for the help Jancruz1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grg3 Posted February 1, 2011 #12 Share Posted February 1, 2011 It might be Montys at least thats the one I will probably go to this time..I will let you all know..thanks for the helpJancruz1 I just looked it up on google and there are some trip advisor ratings that are not very favorable. When we lived in Miami, it was pretty good. See you on the ship. Glen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaudiaF Posted February 1, 2011 #13 Share Posted February 1, 2011 while on Miami restaurant topic..anyone gone to Meat Market ( yes that's the name ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimandStan Posted February 1, 2011 #14 Share Posted February 1, 2011 while on Miami restaurant topic..anyone gone to Meat Market ( yes that's the name ;-) Meat Market is one of those restaurants that has all the right ingredients to be spectacular, and on a weekday night in the off season, it usually is. Unfortunately, with any kind of a full dining room, the service plummets and the room becomes uncomfortably loud. At these prices (it's very easy to drop $500 for two), the management needs to provide a more consistent experience, and to control the capacity of the room to keep it comfortable. If you do decide to chance it, get there early even with a reservation, and have a backup plan in mind in case you sense that they are having one of their "bad nights". I wish I could be more encouraging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulchili Posted February 1, 2011 #15 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Any restaurant that does not list prices on their menu (other than market prices for seafood) just assumes you have money to burn. Unfortunately I don't :mad: - Meat Market is out for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jancruz Posted February 1, 2011 Author #16 Share Posted February 1, 2011 I just looked it up on google and there are some trip advisor ratings that are not very favorable. When we lived in Miami, it was pretty good. See you on the ship. Glen I have this feeling we might be too tired to eat dinner out Saturday night (after all this)..we leave Palm Springs 6:30am on the 4th and connect in Dallas and dont get into Miami until 6pm at night. Being a "senior" is somtimes really a pain in the "you know what" Please look us up on the ship!! Just ask Bruno the concierge and he will know where we are as I am still waiting for my stateroom.. Jancruz1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimandStan Posted February 1, 2011 #17 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Jan- Just found out that we're going to be at the Intercontinental with you. Once you get settled, give us a buzz. Maybe we'll get to Area 31 after all ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomC Posted February 1, 2011 #18 Share Posted February 1, 2011 We are staying at the Mandarin Oriental on Brickell Ave. Do you have any idea how far that is from the pier where we board the ship. We are not familiar with Miami at all. Our daughter, Kelli, booked us into this hotel--she gets a great corporate rate there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAG Posted February 2, 2011 #19 Share Posted February 2, 2011 We are staying at the Mandarin Oriental on Brickell Ave. Do you have any idea how far that is from the pier where we board the ship. We are not familiar with Miami at all. Our daughter, Kelli, booked us into this hotel--she gets a great corporate rate there. This is not Stan or Jim, but I was born and lived most of my entire life in Miami. The Mandarin Oriental is just South over the bridge that goes across the Miami River. In good traffic you are probably 7 or 8 minutes by car from the port. Unless you want a "good" walk and I mean a "good" walk I would take a taxi. The Intercontinental is just North of the Miami River bridge at the end of Bayfront Park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimandStan Posted February 2, 2011 #20 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Mom C- As the crow flies. you're actually quite close to the Port; but in a car, Google Maps calls it 5 miles and about a twenty minute cab ride. Hotel Hint: While checking in, you may want to explain that your cruise ship will be docking for the first time ever in the United States at Berth J (for Jim ;)) and ask for a room with a view to that part of the port. Ironically, you can usually pick out Berth J from a distance by looking for the Royal Caribbean Building that adjoins it. Look for their logo When we last sailed out of Miami, a few of the hardier Cruise Critics met for a drink at the Mandarin Oriental, got talking to the manager, and wound up inspecting one of their harbor view suites (from the balcony of which, we "blessed" the good ship Regatta). They are very "cruise friendly" over there ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomC Posted February 2, 2011 #21 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Thanks for the heads up about the "cruise friendly" Mandarin Oriental. We will, indeed, ask for a room with a view of the cruise harbor. We have already told them that we are celebrating our 35th anniversary on this trip. Mom C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaudiaF Posted February 4, 2011 #22 Share Posted February 4, 2011 thanks for that info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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