When is stone crab season in Florida?

Florida stone crab season runs from October 15 to May 1. Claws are at their best and cheapest in November and December.

What fish is local to Boca Raton?

Mahi-mahi, hogfish, yellowtail snapper, grouper, swordfish and Florida stone crab are the local catches you will see on menus.

Best Seafood Restaurants in Boca Raton

Ask for what was landed locally: mahi, hogfish, yellowtail snapper, and stone crab from mid-October to early May.

The short answer

The best seafood restaurants in Boca Raton include City Fish Market on Glades Road, Truluck's at Mizner Park for stone crab, and Boca Landing for waterfront seafood. Stone crab season runs mid-October through early May.

Local's pick

Boca Raton$$$

City Fish Market

A large, reliably excellent seafood room on Glades Road with a wood-fired grill, a daily fresh sheet and a bar happy hour that locals plan around.

Mizner Park$$$$

Truluck's Ocean's Finest Seafood

Polished seafood house at the north end of Mizner Park known for stone crab in season, a serious raw bar and live piano most evenings.

Frequently asked questions

When is stone crab season in Florida?: Florida stone crab season runs from October 15 to May 1. Claws are at their best and cheapest in November and December.
What fish is local to Boca Raton?: Mahi-mahi, hogfish, yellowtail snapper, grouper, swordfish and Florida stone crab are the local catches you will see on menus.