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

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

4.8
4.8
5138 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
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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Additional information

  • 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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • TRU Ninety-Two Prix Fixe Menu for $49

    USD 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.
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  • A Stress-Free Thanksgiving Celebration

    USD 29.00 - USD 59.00 per person

    28 Nov 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.
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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.

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Menu

Bar Lounge Menu

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

    Enjoy 1/2 off 50 select bottles of wine and 1/2 off select liquor. Let's have some fun!

    Dips, Snacks, & Bites

    • CAVIAR & CHIVE DIPUSD 16.00

      house-made potato chips

      • PORK BELLY BLAZE BAO (2)USD 15.00

        cucumber slaw, five spice dragon sauce

        • BLUE CRAB GUACAMOLEUSD 16.00

          fresh lime, plantain chips

          • HOT & CRUNCHY SHRIMPUSD 18.00

            mango-jalapeno glaze

            • LUX BURGERUSD 21.00

              melted fontina, bacon-tomato jam, baby arugula, white truffle aioli, brioche bun, french fries

              • HOT HONEY CHICKEN BITESUSD 13.00

                pimento aioli

                • SPICY SALMON CRISPY RICE*USD 16.00

                  shaved green onion, pickled ginger, dynamite sauce

                  • PRIME MEATBALLSUSD 14.00

                    house steak sauce

                    Noteworthy Wines

                    • JUVE & CAMPS, SPARKLINGUSD 12.00

                      • DR. LOOSEN, RIESLINGUSD 14.00

                        • ABADIA DE SAN CAMPIO, ALBARINOUSD 13.50

                          • VAN DUZER, PINOT GRISUSD 13.50

                            • LAGARIA, PINOT GRIGIOUSD 12.50

                              • FOREFATHERS, SAUVIGNON BLANCUSD 13.50

                                • DAVIS BYNUM, CHARDONNAYUSD 14.50

                                  • J. LOHR, RIVERSTONE, CHARDONNAYUSD 12.50

                                    • ALEXANDER VALLEY VINEYARDS, MERLOTUSD 14.00

                                      • LUCENTE, SUPER-TUSCANUSD 16.50

                                        • LA FERME DU MONT, RHONEUSD 14.00

                                          • LIBERTY SCHOOL, CABERNET SAUVIGNONUSD 12.50

                                            • ROTH, CABERNET SAUVIGNONUSD 15.00

                                              • ZUCCARDI, MOUNTAIN VINEYARD, MALBECUSD 14.00

                                                Cocktails

                                                • VOILA!

                                                  a sensory tour de force of dry ice smoke, vodka, framboise, pineapple juice, raspberries

                                                  • 18
                                                  • 1/2 OffUSD 9.00

                                                • SANGRIA

                                                  house made secret recipe

                                                  • 17
                                                  • 1/2 OffUSD 8.50

                                                • FIRST CRUSH

                                                  vodka, almond syrup, fresh lemon, berry tea, cherry liqueur

                                                  • 17.5
                                                  • 1/2 OffUSD 8.75

                                                • SMOKE IN THE GARDEN

                                                  mezcal, botanical liqueur, hibiscus, fresh lime

                                                  • 18.5
                                                  • 1/2 OffUSD 9.25

                                                • LIVELY UP

                                                  gin, raspberry syrup, fresh lime, ginger beer, cucumber slices

                                                  • 17
                                                  • 1/2 OffUSD 8.50

                                                • HOUSE OLD FASHIONED

                                                  bourbon, spiced orange syrup, angostura, orange bitters

                                                  • 17
                                                  • 1/2 OffUSD 8.50

                                                • RUM FASHIONED

                                                  rum, lime, mandarin orange, bitters

                                                  • 17.5
                                                  • 1/2 OffUSD 8.75

                                                • HIGH FLIER

                                                  bourbon, amaro, lime, mandarin, fresh lemon, splash of bubbles

                                                  • 17.5
                                                  • 1/2 OffUSD 8.75

                                                • SPICY BLACKBERRY MARGARITA

                                                  tequila, orange liqueur, blackberry purée, habanero syrup, lime

                                                  • 17.5
                                                  • 1/2 OffUSD 8.75

                                                • TRU STORY

                                                  blanco tequila, licor 43, pineapple, guava, fresh lime

                                                  • 17
                                                  • 1/2 OffUSD 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 OffUSD 8.50

                                                • LAKE COMO COOLER

                                                  amaro, fresh lime, berry tea, ginger beer - Low ABV

                                                  • 17
                                                  • 1/2 OffUSD 8.50

                                                Last updated: 22 November 2024

                                                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

                                                Loved For

                                                • Austin

                                                  Seafood

                                                • Austin

                                                  Seafood

                                                Review summary

                                                AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                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

                                                1. 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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                                                2. 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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                                                3. 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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                                                4. 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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                                                5. 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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                                                6. 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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                                                7. 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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                                                8. 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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                                                9. 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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                                                10. 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.

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                                                2 people
                                                7:00 pm
                                                Booked 36 times today
                                                Experiences are available.

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                                                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
                                                • Area
                                                  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, Takeaway, 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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