Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Austin Downtown

4.8

5138 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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2 people

Nov 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 36 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Fancy
Great for creative cocktails

Truluck's, a premier dining destination since 1992, offers high-quality seafood and exceptional service with a commitment to sustainability. Renowned for its Florida Stone Crab, Truluck's ensures this delicacy goes from trap to table in 24 hours during its October to May season. Under Corporate Executive Chef Thomas Dritsas, the menu features fresh seafood and prime steaks, complemented by an extensive beverage program. Adhering to Ocean Conservancy guidelines, Truluck's supports sustainable practices and community initiatives. With 12 locations and a dedicated team, Truluck's creates remarkable dining experiences. Reservations can be made online or via OpenTable.

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Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Steakhouse
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed, Fri–Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Thu 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(512) 482-9000
Website
https://trulucks.com/locations/downtown-austin-texas/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Michael Cerny
Private party facilities
For fabulous parties, lasting memories and none of the stress, choose Truluck’s. With flexible floor plans and a variety of spaces, we can accommodate parties large and small for your group dining gathering.
Private party contact
Misty Montague: (512) 314-5892

Location
300 Colorado St, Austin, TX 78701
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
Located at 3rd and Colorado Street
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

TRU Ninety-Two Prix Fixe Menu for $49
$49.00 per person
Multiple dates available
It's never too early to celebrate! We’re thrilled to introduce our new TRU Ninety-Two prix fixe menu, available daily for a limited time. Featuring multiple courses of Truluck’s favorites, this specially curated menu is only $49 and is designed for faster service, making it perfect for early dining before a concert, show, or a night out. Available until 6:00 PM, it’s the ideal start to an unforgettable evening. Savor the ocean’s finest seafood such as scallop & shrimp sauté and sesame crusted tuna or cut into a juicy filet mignon, paired with wines by the glass, seasonal cocktails, and indulgent desserts. But hurry—this offer won’t last long. Join us and let the magic of the evening unfold. Your table is waiting.
A Stress-Free Thanksgiving Celebration
$29.00 - $59.00 per person
Nov 28, 2024 only
Our 3 course Thanksgiving menu features a cornucopia of the classic dishes you love — elevated with a Truluck’s twist, of course — for just $59 for adults & $29 for those 12 and under. Start with a seasonal soup or salad before the main event: our Herb Roasted Turkey Breast with all the trimmings, including mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, & cranberry apple compote. Just be sure to save room for the dessert course. Choose from our famous Carrot Cake or Pumpkin Cheesecake and finish dinner with a decadent flourish. In the mood for surf and turkey? Our full menu of iconic seafood dishes and hand-cut steaks are also available, as is Florida Stone Crab, which is now in season and fresh as can be. Your table is waiting.

Offers

Find Your Happy Place!
Multiple dates available
Sun - Sat - 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Sip on ½ off select cocktails, be adventurous with 50% off 50 bottles of wines, savor noteworthy wines by the glass and indulge in our dips, snacks & bites menu. Join us seven nights a week. 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm in our Bar or on the Patio.

Popular dishes

CAVIAR & CHIVE DIP$16.00
house-made potato chips
PORK BELLY BLAZE BAO (2)$15.00
cucumber slaw, five spice dragon sauce
BLUE CRAB GUACAMOLE$16.00
fresh lime, plantain chips
HOT & CRUNCHY SHRIMP$18.00
mango-jalapeno glaze
LUX BURGER$21.00
melted fontina, bacon-tomato jam, baby arugula, white truffle aioli, brioche bun, french fries
HOT HONEY CHICKEN BITES$13.00
pimento aioli
SPICY SALMON CRISPY RICE*$16.00
shaved green onion, pickled ginger, dynamite sauce
PRIME MEATBALLS$14.00
house steak sauce

Noteworthy Wines

JUVE & CAMPS, SPARKLING$12.00
DR. LOOSEN, RIESLING$14.00
ABADIA DE SAN CAMPIO, ALBARINO$13.50
VAN DUZER, PINOT GRIS$13.50
LAGARIA, PINOT GRIGIO$12.50
FOREFATHERS, SAUVIGNON BLANC$13.50
DAVIS BYNUM, CHARDONNAY$14.50
J. LOHR, RIVERSTONE, CHARDONNAY$12.50
ALEXANDER VALLEY VINEYARDS, MERLOT$14.00
LUCENTE, SUPER-TUSCAN$16.50
LA FERME DU MONT, RHONE$14.00
LIBERTY SCHOOL, CABERNET SAUVIGNON$12.50
ROTH, CABERNET SAUVIGNON$15.00
ZUCCARDI, MOUNTAIN VINEYARD, MALBEC$14.00

Cocktails

VOILA!
a sensory tour de force of dry ice smoke, vodka, framboise, pineapple juice, raspberries
- 18
- 1/2 Off$9.00
SANGRIA
house made secret recipe
- 17
- 1/2 Off$8.50
FIRST CRUSH
vodka, almond syrup, fresh lemon, berry tea, cherry liqueur
- 17.5
- 1/2 Off$8.75
SMOKE IN THE GARDEN
mezcal, botanical liqueur, hibiscus, fresh lime
- 18.5
- 1/2 Off$9.25
LIVELY UP
gin, raspberry syrup, fresh lime, ginger beer, cucumber slices
- 17
- 1/2 Off$8.50
HOUSE OLD FASHIONED
bourbon, spiced orange syrup, angostura, orange bitters
- 17
- 1/2 Off$8.50
RUM FASHIONED
rum, lime, mandarin orange, bitters
- 17.5
- 1/2 Off$8.75
HIGH FLIER
bourbon, amaro, lime, mandarin, fresh lemon, splash of bubbles
- 17.5
- 1/2 Off$8.75
SPICY BLACKBERRY MARGARITA
tequila, orange liqueur, blackberry purée, habanero syrup, lime
- 17.5
- 1/2 Off$8.75
TRU STORY
blanco tequila, licor 43, pineapple, guava, fresh lime
- 17
- 1/2 Off$8.50
ESPRESSO MARTINI
vodka, averna, demerara gum syrup, espresso "$1 of each sold is donated to the PTSD Foundation of America to benefit our veterans"
- 17
- 1/2 Off$8.50
LAKE COMO COOLER
amaro, fresh lime, berry tea, ginger beer - Low ABV
- 17
- 1/2 Off$8.50

What 5,138 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.9Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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Austin
Seafood
Austin
Seafood

Review summary

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Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab in Austin Downtown offers an exceptional dining experience with "outstanding service," "incredible seafood," and a "beautiful ambiance." Ideal for special occasions, guests rave about its "fantastic food," especially the stone crab claws. Though pricey, the quality ensures it's "worth it." Enjoy memorable celebrations here!

5,138 Reviews

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Robert
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had wonderful birthday dinner on Sunday night. All the staff were very attentive and the wine sommelier help make some excellent Rose’s selections from Provence France. Gracie was our waitress and she was fabulous. We will be back.
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Robin
Austin
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic seafood! Fantastic service! Lovely dining room. We had a wonderful evening. The only complaint was that we were seated right next to the kitchen, so lots of servers streaming by, carts, and noise from the kitchen. Next time I will call and ask to be seated away from the kitchen. But everything else was top notch.
Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Austin DowntownResponded 1 day ago
Hi Robin, We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic evening at Truluck's Austin Downtown! It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed our seafood and found our service top-notch. We're also glad that you appreciated the ambiance of our dining room. We're sorry to hear about the noise from the kitchen. We aim to create a comfortable environment for our guests, and we'll take your feedback into account. We look forward to serving you again soon! Sincerely, Fernando Nunez General Manager
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Robi
San Antonio
248 reviews
vip
4.0
248 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
It’s been several years since I’ve eaten here. Things have really changed. I like the old Trulucks better and here’s why. The menu has changed and the variety of options and food wasn’t as good as in past visits. The atmosphere is fantastic. Beautiful restaurant. The service was spot on with lots of backup help for the servers. I may scratch it off my list for now. Oh, the lobster bisque is excellent. The shrimp cocktail was also very, very tasty. I’d go back for those two items. Did someone mention carrot cake. It’s as good as it gets.
Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Austin DowntownResponded 1 day ago
Hello Robi, Thank you for your feedback. We're thrilled you enjoyed our ambiance and service. We regret that our menu did not meet your expectations this time. Your praise for our lobster bisque and shrimp cocktail is greatly appreciated. We'll consider your comments as we continually strive to improve. We hope to welcome you back to Truluck's Austin Downtown soon. Sincerely, Fernando Nunez General Manager
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Trey
Charlotte
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time here. Definitely a hoop spot. Food and service were exceptional! The hospitality was above and beyond. Steak cooked to perfection and Salmon was served well. Sides are definitely shareable.
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Scott
Louisville
128 reviews
vip
5.0
128 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic first time at Trulucks in Austin. Drinks, food and service were fantastic as was the environment! A must went visiting Austin!
Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Austin DowntownResponded 2 days ago
Thanks for the review, Scott! We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic first visit to Truluck's Austin Downtown. It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed our drinks, food, service, and the ambiance. Your kind words truly mean a lot to us. We're grateful for your support and we look forward to welcoming you back soon! Please ask for me on your next visit so that I may say hello! Sincerely, Shawn Ricchini Service Manager
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Brian
Austin
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service is really great. Oysters weren’t well shucked. Crab was mid. Mac and cheese ended up being the best thing we ate. I hope they fix these things, but will not be returning for a long time at those prices.
Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Austin DowntownResponded 2 days ago
Hello Brian, We appreciate your visit and taking the time to share your feedback. We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the service and ambiance, and we are sorry to hear you did not enjoy the oysters or crab. We will share your response with our team so that we can better serve yourself and our future guests. Please ask for myself or any member of our leadership team so that we may say hello and ensure a top notch dining experience. Thank you for choosing Truluck's. Sincerely, Shawn Ricchini Service Manager
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Amy
San Antonio
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding! Excellent food & exceptional service! Highly recommended.
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chuck
Louisville
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Terrific overall experience, kicked off by wonderful conversation with mixologist about various bourbon options. She knew her stuff! Excellent food, coupled with top notch service!
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Marietta
Chicago
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Once again, Truluck’s served up a spectacular dining experience for us. Our waiter, John, was super attentive and had wonderful suggestions. Cocktails, dinners (lobster tail and ahi tuna), and dessert were all delicious. We’ll be back next time we are in Austin!
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Vernon
Orlando
36 reviews
5.0
36 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a great meal and service in celebrating life with 2 of my children. I am proud of all my boys, thus getting the opportunity to see them and give them a great experience is high on my list.
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FAQs

Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Austin Downtown offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (512) 482-9000.

Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Austin Downtown is rated 4.8 stars by 5138 OpenTable diners.

Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Austin Downtown does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 36 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Austin Downtown

300 Colorado St, Austin, TX 78701

Additional information

Cross street
Located at 3rd and Colorado Street
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed, Fri–Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Thu 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Steakhouse
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Michael Cerny
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://trulucks.com/locations/downtown-austin-texas/
Phone number
(512) 482-9000
Private party facilities
For fabulous parties, lasting memories and none of the stress, choose Truluck’s. With flexible floor plans and a variety of spaces, we can accommodate parties large and small for your group dining gathering.
Private party contact
Misty Montague: (512) 314-5892

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Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Austin Downtown

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

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PETIT CARROT CAKE

Bar Lounge Menu

JOIN US FOR HAPPY HOUR 4:30pm-6pm Seven Days a Week in our Bar or on the Patio.

Dips, Snacks, & Bites

CAVIAR & CHIVE DIP$16.00

PORK BELLY BLAZE BAO (2)$15.00

BLUE CRAB GUACAMOLE$16.00

HOT & CRUNCHY SHRIMP$18.00

LUX BURGER$21.00

HOT HONEY CHICKEN BITES$13.00

SPICY SALMON CRISPY RICE*$16.00

PRIME MEATBALLS$14.00

Noteworthy Wines

JUVE & CAMPS, SPARKLING$12.00

DR. LOOSEN, RIESLING$14.00

ABADIA DE SAN CAMPIO, ALBARINO$13.50

VAN DUZER, PINOT GRIS$13.50

LAGARIA, PINOT GRIGIO$12.50

FOREFATHERS, SAUVIGNON BLANC$13.50

DAVIS BYNUM, CHARDONNAY$14.50

J. LOHR, RIVERSTONE, CHARDONNAY$12.50

ALEXANDER VALLEY VINEYARDS, MERLOT$14.00

LUCENTE, SUPER-TUSCAN$16.50

LA FERME DU MONT, RHONE$14.00

LIBERTY SCHOOL, CABERNET SAUVIGNON$12.50

ROTH, CABERNET SAUVIGNON$15.00

ZUCCARDI, MOUNTAIN VINEYARD, MALBEC$14.00

Cocktails

VOILA!

SANGRIA

FIRST CRUSH

SMOKE IN THE GARDEN

LIVELY UP

HOUSE OLD FASHIONED

RUM FASHIONED

HIGH FLIER

SPICY BLACKBERRY MARGARITA

TRU STORY

ESPRESSO MARTINI

LAKE COMO COOLER

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Austin Downtown offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Austin Downtown restaurant rated?

Does Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Austin Downtown offer gift cards?

Is Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Austin Downtown currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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