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

Name: Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Austin Downtown
Address: 400 Colorado St, Austin, TX, United States, 78701
Telephone: (512) 482-9000
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

4090 Reviews

$31 to $50

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Located in the vibrant Warehouse District at 4th and Colorado Streets, Truluck’s Austin Downtown sits a short walk from the convention center, blocks from the State Capitol Building, and surrounded by live music venues and downtown hotels. Indulge in Prime Seafood & Crab. Our chefs honor and elevate with superior ingredients, precise execution, and classic presentation. Truluck’s maintains an unwavering commitment to serving the highest quality, sustainable products that make sense for the plate, the palate, and the planet. We strive to serve only the best ingredients and are dedicated to serving exceptional seafood and fresh Florida Stone crab, from the traps to your table in less than 24 hours. Delight in the ocean’s finest seafood and crab, remarkable cocktails and wines, captivating ambience, live entertainment, and the service you deserve. Your table is waiting.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 30, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 47 times today

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Cuisines
Seafood, Shellfish, Steak
Hours of operation
Bar Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(512) 482-9000
Website
http://www.trulucks.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Chef Partner 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 any occasion (rehearsal dinners, corporate events, board meetings, milestone celebrations).
Private party contact
Misty Montague: (877) 242-6602

Location
400 Colorado St, Austin, TX 78701
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
4th Street
Parking details
Valet
Entertainment
Live piano music in the Stone Crab Lounge 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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Offers

Happy thoughts at half-price in the bar!
Multiple dates available
Sun - Sat - 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
The best Happy Hour in Austin is back. Sip on ½ off cocktails, be adventurous with ½ off all bottles of wines, and savor featured wines at $7. Join us seven nights a week. 4:30pm to 6pm in our Stone Crab lounge.

Popular dishes

Crab Louie Cocktail$20.00
jumbo lump crab, remoulade
Jumbo Lump Crab Cake$22.00
dilled tartar sauce
Crab & Shrimp Napoleon$28.00
blue crab, shrimp, mango, smoked tomato vinaigrette
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail$24.00
atomic cocktail sauce
Salt & Pepper Calamari$19.00
stir-fry vegetables, specialty mustard, sweet Vietnamese chili sauce
Chef's Daily Oyster Selection*
horseradish, cocktail sauce, champagne mignonette
- Market
Salmon Crudo*$16.00
cucumber dressing, curried crème fraîche
Ahi Tuna Crudo*$14.00
grape and cherry tomato medley
Prime Meatballs
house steak sauce
- Three$10.00
- Five$15.00
Parmesan Yeast Rolls$5.00
made to order, Maldon sea salt

Second Course

Lobster Bisque$19.00
lobster morsels, horseradish goat cheese
Caesar Salad*$12.00
white anchovies, shaved pecorino, fresh lemon
Wedge Salad$14.00
iceberg, blue cheese, warm bacon, cherry tomatoes
Sonoma Greens Salad$12.00
spicy pecans, goat cheese, apples, kalamata olives, honey vinaigrette
Beef Steak Tomato$15.00
buttermilk ranch, shaved red onion, dill, warm bacon
King Crab Stuffed Beef Steak Tomato$42.00
buttermilk ranch, shaved red onion, dill, warm bacon

Seafood Classics

We maintain an unwavering commitment to serving the highest quality, sustainable products following Ocean Conservatory guidelines
Miso-Glazed Seabass
crab fried rice, chilled cucumber slaw
- Full$49.00
- Petit$34.00
Sesame Seared Tuna*
parmesan mashed potatoes, tamari reduction
- Full$42.00
- Petit$29.00
Jalapeño Salmon Béarnaise
blue crab, shrimp, béarnaise
- Full$49.00
- Petit$34.00
Pan-Seared Dutch Yellowtail
potato, spinach and bacon stamppot, herbed aioli
- Full$44.00
- Petit$28.00
Trout Amandine
almond crusted, lemon caper butter, parmesan mashed potatoes
- Full$27.00
- Petit$19.00
Texas Redfish
blackened with blue crab, New Orleans bbq sauce, parmesan mashed potatoes
- Full$39.00
- Petit$27.00
Mediterranean Branzino
roasted whole, olives, capers, lemon and oregano vinaigrette
- Full$55.00
- Petit$39.00
New England Sea Scallops
colossal size, parmesan mashed potatoes, popcorn piccata sauce
- Full$54.00
- Petit$38.00
Maine Lobster Tail$65.00
6-8 oz. tail, deshelled, parmesan mashed potatoes, lemon-garlic butter

Prime Seafood

All fish are available pan-seared or broiled with extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon and sea salt
Norwegian Salmon$34.00
Sushi Grade Tuna$39.00
Idaho Rainbow Trout$22.00
Texas Redfish$34.00
Dutch Yellowtail$36.00

Prime Steaks

Our steaks are hand selected from true artisans with over 100 years of experience. All steaks are seasoned and broiled at 1200 degrees
Prime New York Strip*$62.00
wet aged 60 days, 16 oz. center-cut
Filet*
barrel-cut
- 7 oz.$49.00
- 10 oz.$59.00
Prime Ribeye*$65.00
18 oz. center-cut boneless

Add a Finishing Touch

Maine Lobster Oscar$25.00
Chilean King Crab Oscar$25.00
Crab Imperial$12.00
Gorgonzola$6.00
New England Scallop
- Each$15.00
Super Colossal Prawn$27.00
Petit South African Lobster Tail
- 4-5 oz.$35.00
Center-Cut Prime King Crab$34.00

Jewels of the Sea

Our chefs honor and elevate with superior ingredients, precise execution, and classic presentation. It is with great care that we have sourced these rare and exclusive items for your enjoyment
Fresh Crab Claws
Served fresh and never frozen, these sweet and meaty claws are pulled from the traps and arrive at your table chilled, pre-cracked, and with our house specialty mustard sauce. All in less than 24 hours
- Market
South African Cold-Water Lobster Tail
Steamed in white wine and served with lemon garlic butter. The Rolls Royce of lobster. This is a true cold-water lobster tail from the Southern coast of South Africa. Only 3 boats are permitted to harvest them, and these come from the Rigel 4
- Market
Prime King Crab
1 lb. of the largest available. Our king crab is delivered to us with only the finest and thickest full crab legs available with the most premium consistency level. Due to the cancellation of the upcoming king crab season, demand far exceeds supply
- Market
Black River Oscietra Caviar
Served with warm blinis and traditional accoutrements. This Southern Hemisphere sturgeon farm was established 30 years ago. Sustainably raised in free-flowing waters and 100% traceable, we hope you enjoy the purity and provenance of the Black River
- Imperial (30g)$200.00
- Royale (30g)$150.00
- Tradition (30g)$125.00
- Trio (20g of All 3)$330.00

Plant-Based

Meatballs
smoked tomato sauce
- Three$15.00
Bolognese$32.00
Field Roast sausage, Impossible meatballs, tomato, cashew ricotta, basil, pappardelle
Roasted Cauliflower Steak$24.00
mashed caulif lower, asparagus, yellow tomato "béarnaise"

Shared Accompaniments

Lobster Mac and Cheese
- Individual$28.00
- Shared$55.00
Crab Fried Rice
- Individual$12.00
- Shared$20.00
Mac and Cheese
- Individual$11.00
- Shared$18.00
Steamed Spinach$12.00
Garlic Mashed Cauliflower$12.00
Lyonnaise Potatoes$14.00
Parmesan Mashed Potatoes$10.00
Plant-Based Bolognese$12.00
Asparagus$12.00
Pan-Seared Broccoli$12.00
Creamed Spinach$12.00
Steak Mushrooms$12.00

Cocktails

Voila!$16.00
A sensory tour de force of dry ice smoke, Vodka, cava, Chambord, pineapple juice, raspberries
Pretty in Pink$14.50
vodka, muddled strawberries, almond syrup, mint, fresh lemon
Lively Up$14.50
Hendrick's, raspberry syrup, lime juice, ginger beer, cucumber slices
Lake Garda Afternoon$15.50
Meyer Lemon Vodka, Montenegro, grapefruit, lychee purée, rosé wine
Key Lime Martini$15.50
Malfy con limone, olive oil simple syrup, lemon juice
House Old Fashioned$14.50
bourbon, spiced orange syrup angostura, orange bitters
Smoke & Mirrors$18.50
mezcal añejo, lemon juice, Chambord, cilantro leaves, cucumber
Upper Manhattan$18.50
butter-washed rye, chinato vermouth, maple syrup, black walnut bitters
Sunken Treasure$14.50
bourbon, Licor 43, fresh lemon, ginger syrup, ruby port
Spicy Blackberry Margarita$14.50
plata tequila, orange liqueur, blackberry purée, habañero lime syrup, lime juice
Stonefruit Rita$14.50
blanco tequila, peach, apricot, fresh lime, Hibiscus tea
Ginger Blossom$14.50
12 year rum, Orange Blossom vodka, ginger, almond syrup, fresh lime
La Ultima Palabra$16.50
reposado tequila, maraschino liqueur, lime juice, green Chartreuse
Espresso Martini$14.50
vodka, Averna, demerara gum syrup, cold brew coffee

What 4,090 people are saying

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.9Ambience
4.5Value

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FernandoC
Dallas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Definitely a great place for a special occasion.
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Elijah
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best place to take your lady on any special event.
AG
AndyG
Austin
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best of everything in one place. Food music and service. There’s nothing else I can say
CH
CHumphreys
Austin
11 reviews
vip
3.0
11 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall3food3service3ambience4
The tomato with king crab was excellent- Our waiter recommended the crab claws - no taste. The filet we ordered medium came out almost rare. The Branzino might have been okay, but it was over cooked AND then they poured a vinegar sauce all around it. It was gross. Over all not the true Trulucks experience…. The Manhattan was perfect and the bread was good…
OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service and food were both amazing. The atmosphere was perfect. I would like to see the dress code enforced. Dress code is clearly posted and anyone wearing shorts snd flip flops to dinner should not be allowed. Not a negative towards food and service though. Both were exceptional.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
My Meal was amazing , the service was great, the atmosphere was beautiful,
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marian
Houston
20 reviews
vip
4.0
20 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience5
The lobster was surprisingly tough. Everything else was great. The service was excellent.
SP
ShannonP57
Philadelphia
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved having the piano as the background music. Service was out of this world. The food was just as good. We got the miso glazed sea bass and it was so good. One of the best lobster bisque I have had. We wanted dessert but just too full.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
All of it but the backlit menus were cool as heck. Outstanding customer services
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dallas
46 reviews
vip
5.0
46 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service given by our server, Jordan and our food was wonderful!
MW
MarcusW
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server Brandon was great and the manager Chris was highly attentive. Both made the dining experience an enjoyable one. thx
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Rezxam
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was great. Never have been disappointed at Trulucks.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best meal I’ve ever had
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Foodiegal
Oklahoma City
33 reviews
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Enjoyable dinner with our friends celebrating a 30th Anniversary!
PB
PatrickB
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Second time at this Austin location. Everything was superb. We celebrated our 25th Anniversary.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on September 14, 2022
overall1food1service2ambience4
Already left notes with Mimmi when she called. Food was sub-par. Shrimp left in crab boil overnight. poor taste and over-salted. Tomato was HEB mealy and 4x6. Salmon crudo was all belly scraps and heavily sinu. Entrees were overcooked and mashed potatoes were cold. FYI MASHED POTATOES AND FISH DO NOT GO TOGETHER. 2 hours for cold apps, salad and overcooked fish is not the Trulucks we were expecting.
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Fitzy
Austin
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a great dining experience prior to seeing Michael Buble. Super service! Wonderful restaurant!
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JoeA
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great staff and wonderful food. Old school, professional staff that works together to make you feel special at all times. AB, was exceptional, thank you again. Joe and Jen
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DougR
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Never disappoints. Food and service are simply first class.
SO
SherylO
Houston
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A wonderful meal, excellent service and awesome seafood.
CA
CherA
Chicago
11 reviews
vip
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
We have eaten at a couple of time at the Trulucks in Chicago and loved it! Our experience in Austin wasn't as great. The calamari was disappointing. It was more breading than calamari. The salmon was bland and dry. I was offered to put a crab bearnaise on my salmon. I opted not to get this but didn't realize it was all or nothing. I was very disappointed with the lack of flavor.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Jordan our waitstaff was wonderful. As always from our greeting to being seated you know everyone cares about how the guest perceives the restaurant.
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Shayy
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My dinner experience was Amazing. Went there to celebrate my anniversary and it was also our first time. The service was outstanding. From the minute we arrived Valet was extremely courteous, hostess stand was also extremely nice by wishing us a happy anniversary and made sure to let our waiter know we were celebrating. Table was set up with beautiful rose petals and we ended the night with a beautiful complimentary dessert from the restaurant wishing us a happy anniversary. Didnt want to end this review without mentioning the great food and excellent service from our waiter who truly made our first time here the ultimate. Will definitely be returning.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the best dining experience I have had!!!! The crab fried rice and Sea Bass was extraordinary.
BS
BarryS
Birmingham
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Simply put, a truly Memorable Meal!!
GW
GermaineW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely fabulous experience.waiter very professional,as well as all the other services professional s.
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Pinkie
San Antonio
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Celebrating my birthday at TruLucks was the best present ever!!! We even drove in from San Antonio. Best night in a very long time!’n Love it and loved the new menus-they light up!!! Best idea ever!!!
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annl
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 7, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Steak was overdone, but everything else was PERFECT.
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Lolli
San Antonio
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Honored our request via open table for the desired seating. Wonderful waiter, efficient and hospitable.
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Whit03
Houston
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
Great food, nice valet, great service. Definitely going back!
SC
SteveC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service was excellent! Thank you!! I will definitely recommend you to my friends
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Antonio
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Classy. Loved the experience.
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Closer
Austin
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Chris and Andrew do an outstanding job with the service team. The food is always on point. Truluck’s service sets it apart from other restaurants in Austin.
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Debbie
San Francisco
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful seafood, beautiful decor and excellent service. The miso-glazed sea bass with a lobster tail add-on is our favorite.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent music
OT
OpenTable Diner
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Trulucks is always a consistent pleasant dining experience. You can’t go wrong at this wonderful establishment.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful dinner!
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KarenM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The trout amadine is fabulous, the crab cake is do delicious and the AppleTini was excellent. The Dutch yellowtail was excellent. We celebrated our 36 anniversary and it is one we won't forget. Kaylan our waitstaff was excellent- knowledgeable, friendly, caring and the best. She deserves kudos!
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Shaun
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sean took great care of us. Super friendly and informative. Thanks again Sean Shaun & Jennifer McBroom
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great drinks, food, and cozy environment. The staff was next level!! Even called the following day to make sure our experience was superb!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

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 4090 OpenTable diners.

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