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prime king crab legs - Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Washington, D.C., Washington, DC

Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Washington, D.C.

4.5
4.5
1415 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
Located at the corner of 7th St. NW and K St. NW, Truluck’s Washington DC sits one block south of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, and is a short walk to DC landmarks such as Capital One Arena and the National Portrait Gallery. 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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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 29 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Shellfish, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Bar Mon–Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 898-0680
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Owned/operated by
    Women
  • Executive chef
    Travis Barnes
  • 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
    Shawn Farmer: (202) 900-4966
  • Neighborhood
    Mount Vernon Square
  • Cross street
    7th and K St NW
  • Parking details
    Colonial Parking garage entrance is located next to the restaurant on 7th street.
  • Public transit
    Truluck's is a short walk from the Gallery Place/Chinatown stop on the Metro red line or the Mt. Vernon Square/Convention Center stop on the yellow and green lines.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Offers

  • Find your happy place!

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Fri - 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Enjoy the best Happy Hour in Washington, D.C. Sip on specialty cocktails at 25% off, be adventurous with 50% off select bottles of wines, and savor featured wines by the glass at $9. Enjoy chef-selected small plates, raw bar, and seafood platters. Join us Monday-Friday from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm in our Stone Crab lounge.

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What 1,415 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Seafood

  • District of Columbia

    Romantic

  • District of Columbia

    Seafood

1,415 Reviews
  1. CharisB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    John, our very knowledgeable sever, was amazing! He did a great job describing the food and provided great recommendations. We went to celebrate my boyfriend’s birthday. He got the miso sea bass and I got the New England scallops. We also got the jumbo crab cake! Even the zero proof drink I got, the Spicy Berry was delicious! OMG the dessert was an old Alaskan, which I had never heard of, MY GOD! It was too good!! I think I have a new favorite classy restaurant. I did so good for his birthday! He loved it. Things to know: Parking underground was $16 They have a pianist Dress to impress

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    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My experience was wonderful. The food was delicious l

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had a wonderful Birthday. Thank you for the awesome cake!!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved everything about our experience. Our server - beautiful African American young woman - was great!

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  5. drdux

    London

    60 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    60 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food especially the crab cake - best ever.

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  6. AtlFoodie20

    Fort Lauderdale

    5 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall1food1service5ambience2
    Ran out of everything and did not communicate the issues very well. The server was great and apologized profusely for the many many errors with the kitchen. Not the Truluck’s brand at all. This restaurants food also lacked consistency in preparation with the other locations.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Truluck’s did not disappoint. The food was delicately made to perfection. The flavors were not over the top, but just right for the palate and didn’t over power the fresh seafood. The service was more than awesome. We have nothing to complain about. Our servers were patient, kind, and damned impressive. The bar tender needs an award, whomever made the carrot cake should live forever, and the live pianist/singer was soulful. I’m making sure I cover everything because for those prices, y’all need to know exactly what to expect. The only shortfall was the restroom did not have seat covers. That is all.

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  8. Sharrona

    Cleveland

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing experience! Great services and delicious food!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful food!!! Great service!! Will definitely return!!

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  10. EricB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent Service and the food was phenomenal! The bread and Lobster bisque were delicious.

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  11. RashidaP

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    They added little touches to a special occasion that was so lovely.

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  12. SharondaS

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience5
    The food was not good at all. Smaller portions than normal and it seems as if there is a different chef or recipe. We did not enjoy the food. The waiter was excellent as usual and the resturant was wonderful.

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  13. ElleJ

    Washington DC

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Truluck’s tonight was an outstanding experience! I’ve only dined there once before & my guests were first-time guests here. We ordered 2 of the 10-12 oz. lobster tail entrees & 2 miso-glazed Chilean sea bass entrees. I recommend both. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed both our meals & the service. Paul was our server & he was exceptional. He was very attentive & catered to some needs that even we didn’t realize we had. The floor manager (I think I heard him say Charlie, Charles or maybe Carl) came by to greet our table & was also engaging and attentive. Both he and Paul were quite pleasant. Even the hosts at the check-in stand tonight were fantastic & very accommodating. Altogether a superb celebration dinner outing. Would definitely return.

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a pleasure at Truluck's. Food and drinks are impeccable.

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  15. Henry

    Orlando

    54 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    54 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Excellent and fresh seafood dishes although very pricey when compared with similar restaurants. Service was prompt, courteous and efficient. The server pointed out that an 18% service fee was included in the bill but politely requested an additional tip. This was unexpected when European servers expect a maximum of a 10%. The experience was delightful anyway.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service, food was good and the desert was good 10 out of 10 the manger was great

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience3
    Food could’ve been better. Not seasoned well and cold.

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  18. ManjitS

    San Francisco

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    My drink had some black stuff and bugs were on my food. Additionally it was too expensive. After me showing bugs to server, they should have reimburse 50% of my bill but they did nothing.

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  19. jestinab

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The food wears great and our server was excellent and attentive

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Food was well prepared, while a bit on the pricey side ( $125 for a lobster tail). Great selection of seafood. Service was attentive & our server, Paul was a very pleasant & engaging individual. One strange & annoying thing…We were sitting in a corner booth & every time one particular server would reach us, she’d shout “corner!”. A bit distracting & I’m not sure what that was all about….was she worried that she wouldn’t be seen & would be knocked down?

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Took my wife here for her Birthday. Great food and service. Will be back for other special occasions.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    I had a great time with family and the food was decent I would go again!

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  23. MariaH

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A great experience, food was awesome, service great. I would recommend

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience4
    The price of the experience was not commiserate with the quality of the food. The food was seasoned well but the quality was moderate. There was a substantial amount of cartilage and fat in my steak and the drinks were subpar. Our server was nice but seemed distracted the whole time and was not attentive.

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  25. KAMAD

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a great dinner!! They went all out to help us celebrate our anniversary.

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  26. DallasD

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Paul was amazing and very knowledgeable! The food was very good and I loved the ambience. Will definitely be back!

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  27. AmyD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding! Can't wait to go back. Worried about prices? Don't...the food is worth every penny!!!!

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  28. Trina

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Truluck's was a true fine dining experience! We really enjoyed it.

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  29. Troy

    Cancun

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience4
    The food lacked flavor across the board. I had the salmon from the restaurant menu and I was disappointed in the lack of seasoning. I’ve had better from them.

    1 person found this helpful

  30. Moni

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Tone was my waiter both times and he’s amazing! Great experience.

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  31. AndreaW

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and fun, celebratory atmosphere. I look forward to dining here again in the near future.

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience5
    Restaurant week food was terrible. You can tell they are pushing it out fast no care for quality.

    1 person found this helpful

  33. Benny

    Washington DC

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service, food, and environment. A lovely restaurant to celebrate a birthday at!

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was AMAZING! We came to celebrate a friend’s birthday and the staff moved mountains to make this day special

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  35. STIA

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall3food4service5ambience5
    Nice ambiance and food, but I would not go on the weekend. A lot of young loud rowdy people and crowded.

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  36. Luv2dine

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience3
    Service was not good. The food ok at best. It definitely needed more seasoning. Hardly saw our waiter and my husband had to address it after our meal. Overall definitely a decline from a great experience we had our last visit to Truluck’s.

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  37. MitchellS

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Truluck’s was an incredible experience. Every course was delicious! Best of all the service Franklin provided was impeccable. He was prompt, attentive and knew the entire menu in detail by memory. Thank you Franklin for making our first dining experience at Truluck’s so memorable!

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  38. CandaceB

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    I celebrated my anniversary here in DC and I must say it was best service we had received. The food is great and had two viola drinks. They served us a treat for our anniversary. Welcome with rose petals on table. Awesome!

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  39. Melissa

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience4
    I was super excited to come eat here. We saw some videos on Tik Tok recommending this restaurant. My boyfriend and I were celebrating our birthday together, the host were very sweet, wished us a happy birthday We started off with the appetizer bread. That was really good. We got a Cesar salad to start off, it came out and the lettuce did not look fresh. We tried to pick around all the yellow pieces but it was basically all yellow. It did not look appetizing at all. For entree we ordered the filet flight, scallops w/ mushroom risotto and a side of crab fried rice. All items were not appetizing. The filet flights had no flavor, one came with shrimp, the shrimp was bland, the steak was dry and I ordered it medium. The scallops also did not have much flavor to them. Lastly, I was excited for crab fried rice. But this seemed like they just picked the crab and threw it on top of the rice. The crab was cold with warm rice. Truely disappointed. I do not recommend. They had live music that night, however even that was not good. Go for the bread and drinks. that's it , save your money

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  40. culverina

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    My daughter told me about Trulucks. I was a little sceptical but decided to try for my birthday boy or boy...was the food high standard, delicious but pricy...great experience though. The only negitive thing was my cocktail...it was supposed to be harbonaro spicy and it was'nt. They told me they only had enough mix to make a couple more drinks 👀...😏hun? What?Lol...okay! I just ordered something different🍹😅😂

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Washington, D.C. offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 898-0680.

Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Washington, D.C. is rated 4.5 stars by 1415 OpenTable diners.

Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Washington, D.C. 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

7:00 PM


Booked 29 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Washington, D.C.

700 K ST NW, Ste 70, Washington, DC 20001

Additional information

  • Cross street
    7th and K St NW
  • Neighborhood
    Mount Vernon Square
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Bar Mon–Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Shellfish, Steak
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Colonial Parking garage entrance is located next to the restaurant on 7th street.
  • Public transit
    Truluck's is a short walk from the Gallery Place/Chinatown stop on the Metro red line or the Mt. Vernon Square/Convention Center stop on the yellow and green lines.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Owned/operated by
    Women
  • Executive chef
    Travis Barnes
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (202) 898-0680
  • 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
    Shawn Farmer: (202) 900-4966
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