This is another stop on my "must see Vegas" list. I really can't say enough good things about this place. If you were like me and had never heard of stone crab before, then you have to come here. If you're a little more budget-conscious (if such a thing exists in Vegas) go for lunch because they are usually running great lunch specials where you get stone crab, their melt-in-your-mouth potatoes, a side of tomato and a dessert for a very reasonable price. If you want to splurge, check  it out for dinner. Both times it has a great swanky yet casual vibe. But for either one ... be sure to make a reservation.

I've been going for about 3 years now and it's always been the same host standing at the front podium. He even recognizes my mom and I when we come. The waitstaff has been the same for a long time too which is nice when you come back to a place annually and you see the same friendly faces.

I recommend the large stone crab (it's a bit of an effort to eat I warn you). But once you get inside those shells, the buttery deliciousness that awaits you will make it all worthwhile. Order any one of their many kinds of mashed potatoes... there's nothing like them. And for dessert, everything is good but the key lime pie... WOW! It's the perfect refreshing finisher on a hot summer Vegas day too.

Now if you'll excuse me, I'm getting in my car to take off for Vegas as I just made myself desperately starving for some Joe's Stone Crab!

www.opentable.com July 2011