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

Name: Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Austin Arboretum
Address: 10225 Research Blvd, Suite 4000, Austin, TX, United States, 78759
Telephone: (512) 794-8300
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.9

4.9 (5165)

$31 to $50

Seafood

10225 Research Blvd, Suite 4000, Austin, TX 78759

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 3, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 32 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Romantic
Fancy

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 Arboretum creates remarkable dining experiences. Reservations can be made online or via OpenTable.

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Steakhouse
Hours of operation
Daily 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(512) 794-8300
Website
https://trulucks.com/locations/arboretum-austin-texas
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Dominique Jackson
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 any occasion (rehearsal dinners, corporate events, board meetings, milestone celebrations).
Private party contact
Misty Montague: (512) 314-5892

Location
10225 Research Blvd, Suite 4000, Austin, TX 78759
Neighborhood
Arboretum
Cross street
Great Hills Trail
Parking details
Private Lot
Entertainment
Live piano music in the bar nightly.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Our New $59 Prix Fixe Menu + Prime Rib Sundays
$59.00 per person
Jun 4, 2025 - Sep 24, 2025
Truluck's brings the carefree vibes of summer to the table—with mouthwatering dishes🍽️, refreshing beverages 🍷, laid-back luxury 🌞, and a NEW Prime Rib tradition every Sunday🥩. The Summer of ‘92 prix fixe menu is available daily and includes a signature starter, entrée, and dessert for just $59. Indulgent add-ons, sweet treats 🍰, and beverage pairings await to help you create long-lasting summer memories 🌺. And on Sundays...it's Prime Time. Each Sunday, the Summer of ‘92 menu gets a savory twist. Prime Rib Sundays follow the same prix fixe format but feature our exceptionally crafted Slow-Roasted Prime Rib, served with a sweet, aromatic shallot-rosemary au jus and a classic baked potato. Prime Time meets Prime Rib. Sundays never tasted better. 😋❤️ Savor the season’s finest offerings in a setting designed for unforgettable experiences. ✨ 📝 Note: Booking this experience does not require you or your entire party to order this item—it’s simply available for those who wish to enjoy it.

Private dining

Offers

Half Off Happy Hour!
Multiple dates available
Sun - Sat - 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Join us nightly from 4:30 to 6:00 PM for an exceptional Happy Hour experience featuring irresistible dips and bites. Enjoy 50% off handcrafted cocktails, spirits, noteworthy wines by the glass, select bottles from our curated list of 50 wines, and fresh-shucked oysters. Offered exclusively in our bar. Stay and enjoy lively piano entertainment beginning at 6:00 PM.

Popular dishes

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
Filet Mignon Sliders*$21.00
garlic boursin, brioche rolls
Cherrywood Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp$18.00
bourbon molasses glaze

Oyster Time

Fresh Shucked Oyster on Ice*
- each$3.75

Noteworthy Wines

GLORIA FERRER, SPARKLING$14.00
LAGARIA, PINOT GRIGIO$14.00
YEALANDS, SAUVIGNON BLANC$14.00
J. LOHR RIVERSTONE CHARDONNAY$14.00
CALERA, PINOT NOIR$14.00
ALEXANDER VALLEY VINEYARDS, MERLOT$14.00
LIBERTY SCHOOL, CABERNET SAUVIGNON$14.00

Cocktails

VOILA!$18.00
A sensory tour de force of dry ice smoke, vodka, framboise, fresh lime, pineapple
SANGRIA$17.00
house made secret recipe
SMOKE IN THE GARDEN$18.50
mezcal, botanical liqueur, hibiscus, fresh lime
HOUSE OLD FASHIONED$17.00
bourbon, spiced orange syrup, angostura bitters, orange bitters
SINGLE BARREL MANHATTAN$28.00
made with Elijah Craig, Truluck's Single Barrel Bourbon 129.5 proof, a beautiful chinato vermouth and orange bitters
SPICY BLACKBERRY MARGARITA$17.50
tequila, orange liqueur, blackberry puree, habanero-lime syrup
ESPRESSO MARTINI$18.00
vodka, averna, demerara gum syrup, espresso "$1 of each sold is donated to the PTSD Foundation of America to benefit our veterans"

TRU Classics

Red Door$17.00
vodka, elderflower, raspberry, fresh lime
TRU Story$17.00
tequila, licor 43, pineapple, guava, fresh lime
Emerald City$17.00
blueberry vodka, yellow chartreuse, fresh lemon
Elderflower Spritz$17.00
elderflower liqueur, aperol, bubbles
Pretty in Pink$17.50
vodka, orgeat, fresh lemon, aperol, strawberry, angostura
La Última Palabra$17.50
mezcal, cherry liqueur, green chartreuse, fresh lime

Consumer Advisory

*
Contains (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. Please alert your server of any food allergies immediately.

What 5,165 people are saying

Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Austin Arboretum reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

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Loved For

Austin
Best Service
Austin
Seafood
Austin
Best Service
Austin
Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab at Austin Arboretum offers exceptional dining with "fantastic food" and "excellent service." Its luxurious ambiance and attentive staff create a memorable experience. Seafood lovers praise the "best shrimp cocktail" and "outstanding" crab dishes. While some find it pricey, the quality and special touches, like complimentary desserts, make it worthwhile.

5,165 Reviews

A
Angela
Austin2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service. We got seated right away, the music was pleasant and soothing. Overall a good experience.
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Michael VIP
New York City16 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Superb dining, and Priscilla kept the proceedings moving in expert fashion — first time in several visits I’ve had anything other than seafood (steak frites), and it was terrific. My “small” slice of carrot cake was big enough to be illegal in thirty-seven states but, ummm, I ate it all — We’ll definitely be back - Michael Johnston
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Russell
Austin1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed our 31st anniversary and everything was perfect! The restaurant was a wonderful place to celebrate. They had us a card on the table and spread rose petals on the table. Hot hand cloths before dinner. I had on black pants and our napkins were white. So they brought me a black napkin “so I wouldn’t get white lint on me. Without me asking!!! The meal was outstanding and the service by Taylor was amazing. They made our special occasion even more memorable.
Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Austin ArboretumResponded 3 days ago
Dear Russell, I believe I owe some thanks and gratitude to Taylor for taking such good care of you both! We do try to think of everything and anything, and setting the scene for an anniversary is always something we take a lot of joy in. We always hope to create a memorable special occasion. Please come and visit us again soon. We are doing a Sunday Special with Prime Rib every Sunday as part of our Summer of '92 prix fixe. Don't be afraid to ask for me or Taylor again. Thank you, Alex Rediske Service Manager
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Alma
Austin2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, beautiful surroundings, and super attentive staff.
Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Austin ArboretumResponded 3 days ago
Dear Alma, You just put it into the shortest amount of words what my goal is for our restaurant every day. I'm so glad you had a wonderful dinner with us. For me the surroundings and ambience are the best in Austin because we have live music every day from 6-9pm with a light up bar and menus that I just don't see anywhere else. Thank you for the five star review and please ask for me the next time you come. Sincerely, Alex Rediske Service Manager
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David
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent seafood, fresh, cooked to perfection with excellent sauces. Service was perfect.
Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Austin ArboretumResponded on June 24, 2025
Dear David, Thank you so much for the five star review! Always a pleasure to hear we delivered excellence, please come and see us again soon. I want to know which sauce is your favorite, I'm partial to the lemon vinaigrette with the Scallop and Shrimp Sauce myself. Sincerely, Alex Rediske Service Manager
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Adam
Austin1 review
5.0
Dined on June 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Brian was very knowledgeable and helpful through our experience. Service was prompt and well timed.
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Karl VIP
Houston135 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Trulucks is always great. My first time at the North location. Same great food and service. The red fish Ponchatran was great. The twin stuffed lobster even better.
Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Austin ArboretumResponded 7 days ago
Good Evening Karl, Thank you so much for the amazing review! It sounds to me like our Arboretum location should now be your home base destination! I am so glad to hear that you enjoyed the Texas Redfish, along with the twin stuffed tails, and hopefully you saved room for dessert for one of our in-house baked desserts like our signature carrot cake or our summer featured peaches and cream bread pudding. Thank you again, and we look forward to seeing you on your next visit. Sincerely, Cameron Stefanini Beverage Manager
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Sandra
Austin23 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were there for our wedding anniversary. Our first time there! Ms Foster served us very well and made us feel welcomed and doted over. We loved everything about our visit there and will return.
Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Austin ArboretumResponded 7 days ago
Good Evening Sandra, Thank you so much for the amazing review! I hope this is the first visit of many, and that you make Truluck's your go-to destination for all your future anniversaries and special occasions. I will be sure to share the kind words with Ms. Foster as well, who leads our service team with our collective goal to celebrate our guests unlike anyone else. Congratulations again on your wedding anniversary, and we look forward to seeing you again next time! Sincerely, Cameron Stefanini Beverage Manager
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James VIP
Austin24 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best dining experiences we have had in years! They made our anniversary dinner special with great service, excellent food and attention to detail.
Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Austin ArboretumResponded 7 days ago
Good Evening James, Thank you so much for sharing your review with us, and I am delighted to hear that you had such an amazing experience with us! I am incredibly proud of my amazing service team, and Nicole plays such an amazing part amongst that team. She truly embodies our goal to celebrate our guests and provide an experience unlike any other. Congratulations again on your anniversary, and come see us again soon! Sincerely, Cameron Stefanini Beverage Manager
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Christy VIP
Cleveland / Akron / Canton30 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was fantastic and the service impeccable. I tried their 3 course meal and all were delicious.
Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Austin ArboretumResponded 6 days ago
Dear Christy, I'm overjoyed to hear you enjoyed everything! The Summer of '92 Three Course Prix Fixe has some of our most popular menu items on it so it's always sure to delight. We appreciate your patronage and you taking the time to leave us a review and give us your feedback. We look forward to serving you again! Sincerely, Alex Rediske Service Manager
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FAQs

Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Austin Arboretum offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (512) 794-8300.

Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Austin Arboretum is rated 4.9 stars by 5165 OpenTable diners.

Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Austin Arboretum 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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Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 3, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 32 times today

Experiences are available.

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

10225 Research Blvd, Suite 4000, Austin, TX 78759

Additional information

Cross street
Great Hills Trail
Neighborhood
Arboretum
Hours of operation
Daily 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Steakhouse
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Dominique Jackson
Entertainment
Live piano music in the bar nightly.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://trulucks.com/locations/arboretum-austin-texas
Phone number
(512) 794-8300
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 any occasion (rehearsal dinners, corporate events, board meetings, milestone celebrations).
Private party contact
Misty Montague: (512) 314-5892

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

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About this restaurant

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Our New $59 Prix Fixe Menu + Prime Rib Sundays

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Custom inquiry

Half Off Happy Hour!

Lobster Bisque

Creamed Spinach

Salt & Pepper Calamari

Bar Menu

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

Paired Perfection

The Statesman$25.00

The Socialite$25.00

Dips, Snacks, & Bites

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

Filet Mignon Sliders*$21.00

Cherrywood Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp$18.00

Oyster Time

Fresh Shucked Oyster on Ice*

Noteworthy Wines

GLORIA FERRER, SPARKLING$14.00

LAGARIA, PINOT GRIGIO$14.00

YEALANDS, SAUVIGNON BLANC$14.00

J. LOHR RIVERSTONE CHARDONNAY$14.00

CALERA, PINOT NOIR$14.00

ALEXANDER VALLEY VINEYARDS, MERLOT$14.00

LIBERTY SCHOOL, CABERNET SAUVIGNON$14.00

Cocktails

VOILA!$18.00

SANGRIA$17.00

SMOKE IN THE GARDEN$18.50

HOUSE OLD FASHIONED$17.00

SINGLE BARREL MANHATTAN$28.00

SPICY BLACKBERRY MARGARITA$17.50

ESPRESSO MARTINI$18.00

TRU Classics

Red Door$17.00

TRU Story$17.00

Emerald City$17.00

Elderflower Spritz$17.00

Pretty in Pink$17.50

La Última Palabra$17.50

Consumer Advisory

*

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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