CJ's Crab Shack, Seafood restaurant on Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, United States.
CJs Crab Shack is a seafood restaurant on Miami Beach that serves fresh lobster, crab legs, shrimp, and fish dishes prepared using traditional cooking methods. The kitchen focuses on straightforward preparations that let the quality of the ingredients come through.
The restaurant was founded in 1921 by Grandaddy Gus, a Greek immigrant who brought his family recipe for deviled crab to Miami Beach. That original preparation method has remained central to the kitchen's approach ever since.
The place draws from traditions of coastal American dining while serving the neighborhood's diverse community of locals and visitors throughout the year.
The location sits on Ocean Drive and is easy to reach on foot, though street parking is limited and valet service is available. The place welcomes walk-in diners and handles group reservations, making it flexible for different types of visits.
The signature deviled crab dish remains the centerpiece of the menu, prepared according to the formula established over a century ago. The presentation in the crab shell itself adds a touch of theater to each serving.
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