toddthecow Posted January 13, 2014 #1 Share Posted January 13, 2014 I am looking forward to my cruise which includes the port of key west. I really LOVE stone crab and what better place to have a great stone crab meal than in Key West. While not committed to doing so, my plan is enjoying some time on the the hop on hop off tour and then a great lunch. Which restaurants relatively close to a hop on/off stop would you suggest for fresh stone crab? If there's a restaurant not near a stop, but far and away a great place to enjoy stone crab, I am equally interested in knowing about it too. Thanks, Tracey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhopal21 Posted January 13, 2014 #2 Share Posted January 13, 2014 I would suggest taking the City View Trolley and getting off at stop #7 for lunch at http://www.halfshellrawbar.com/ which is located at the end of Margaret St. The Half Shell Raw Bar serves more seafood than any other restaurant on the island so freshness is never a problem. Mike:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_krynicki Posted January 13, 2014 #3 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Walk, don't run or trolley, to the beach-side bar at the Pier House, 1 Duval Street, for crab legs. Curiously, I've found them to be the least expensive there than other places, but drinks will be more expensive, but the view is very nice. Pjk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emcee207 Posted January 14, 2014 #4 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Peter, Stone Crab claws or regular crab legs?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhopal21 Posted January 14, 2014 #5 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Camille's has all you can eat crab legs for $24.95 often but who wants to eat something caught in Alaska that has been frozen for months while in Key West? Mike:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrcjr98 Posted January 14, 2014 #6 Share Posted January 14, 2014 The Stoned Crab restaurant at Ibis Bay Resort has stone crab claws. I don't know if this is close to a trolley stop though? Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_krynicki Posted January 14, 2014 #7 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Peter, Stone Crab claws or regular crab legs?? Stone at the Pier House ---> Regular crab legs at the Half Shell Raw Bar. They used to have all-you-can-eat on Wednesday nights. Pjk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhopal21 Posted January 14, 2014 #8 Share Posted January 14, 2014 I can see why they are cheaper than Half Shell as they are half the size. If I am going to eat stone crab it will be jumbo or colossal claws.:D Mike:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrcjr98 Posted January 14, 2014 #9 Share Posted January 14, 2014 I can see why they are cheaper than Half Shell as they are half the size. If I am going to eat stone crab it will be jumbo or colossal claws.:D Mike:) I'm with ya Mike! It's a lot of work whether they are big or small - might as well go big!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
threeofus Posted January 15, 2014 #10 Share Posted January 15, 2014 I've had stone crabs twice this season at Alonzo's - they were good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhopal21 Posted January 15, 2014 #11 Share Posted January 15, 2014 I rarely eat stone crab out but rather go to Fishbusterz or Rusty Anchor's seafood markets on Stock Island where you can buy for less than half the price of the restaurants. Of course I eat twice as much then as well.:D Mike:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddthecow Posted January 17, 2014 Author #12 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Thank you all for taking the time to respond with these great suggestions! I really appreciate it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tunaman2011 Posted January 18, 2014 #13 Share Posted January 18, 2014 I rarely eat stone crab out but rather go to Fishbusterz or Rusty Anchor's seafood markets on Stock Island where you can buy for less than half the price of the restaurants. Of course I eat twice as much then as well.:D Mike:) Greetings I love them, but the prices have been crazy this season. Catches must be down or something. Good Sailing Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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