Treasure Coast seafood markets and restaurants get their stone crabs from the Florida Keys and Cedar Key — with one exception. It has its own traps.

The popularity of stone crabs helped transform Joe’s from a small seafood shack into a world-renowned restaurant and other restaurants in the area quickly started following suit.

Florida stone crab seasons starts Friday, Oct. 15. Here's a mini guide of best restaurants, markets with stone crab claws. Season runs through May 1.

Florida stone crabs are harvested from Oct. 15 to May 1. Here are 10 restaurants and seafood markets where you can get them on the Treasure Coast.

So many steps are required in getting this delish delicacy to your table. Go behind the scenes in Southwest Florida on day one of stone crabbing.