About us

About us

CJ’s Crab Shack is a family-owned seafood restaurant located on iconic Ocean Drive in the heart of Miami Beach. For over 100 years, our family recipes and fresh seafood have made us a favorite destination for locals and tourists looking for the best crab legs, snow crab, oysters, lobster, seafood platters and tropical cocktails in South Beach.

Known for our laid-back atmosphere, outdoor dining, frozen drinks and generous seafood portions, CJ’s offers everything from fresh oysters and Alaskan king crab to crab cakes, seafood pasta, Fish Sandwhiches and signature rum punches. Whether you’re visiting for lunch, dinner, happy hour or late-night drinks, CJ’s Crab Shack delivers a true Miami Beach seafood experience just steps from the ocean.

Growing up we watched Granny Jewel masterfully season her shrimp, crabs, and fish to perfection.

CJ's continues to serve up the same time-honored family recipes, with the same care and enthusiasm that has made them irresistible for over 95 years.

Come experience what we believe will be the best meal and freshest seafood you have ever had. Our family has set the standard for what fresh seafood should be.

CJ's is a true family business, you are very likely to be served by one of us.

Chris, Jori, Bryce, Robert, Ashton, Brooks, Brittany, Carlos, and everyone else invite you to bring your family and friends to join our family at CJ's for the day or night of your life!