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: $50 and over
Rating: 4.9

4.9

3747 Reviews

$50 and over

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Located along the 183 Corridor at Great Hills Trail, Truluck’s Austin-Arboretum sits a stone’s throw from the Arboretum Shops, less than a mile from The Domain, and a few miles south of Georgetown, Cedar Park, Leander and Round Rock. 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

Jun 29, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 54 times today

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Dining style
Fine Dining
Cuisines
Seafood, Shellfish, Steak
Hours of operation
Bar Daily 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(512) 794-8300
Website
http://www.trulucks.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Chef Partner Brian Steele
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: (855) 587-7876

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 Stone Crab Lounge on Friday and Saturday evenings.
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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Popular dishes

Crab Louie Cocktail$20.00
jumbo lump crab, remoulade
Chef's Daily Oyster Selection*
horseradish, cocktail sauce, champagne mignonette
- Market
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail$22.00
5 shrimp, atomic cocktail sauce
Ahi Tuna Crudo*$14.00
with grape and cherry tomato medley
Salmon Crudo*$16.00
with cucumber dressing and curried crème fraîche
Crab & Shrimp Napoleon$28.00
blue crab, shrimp, mango, smoked tomato vinaigrette
Jumbo Lump Crab Cake$22.00
with dilled tartar sauce
Salt & Pepper Calamari$19.00
stir-fry vegetables, specialty mustard, sweet Vietnamese chili sauce
Prime Meatballs
prime chuck, brisket, short rib
- Three$9.00
- Five$14.00
Parmesan Yeast Rolls$5.00
made to order, Maldon sea salt

Second Course

Lobster Bisque$12.00
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
Heirloom Tomato$15.00
with buttermilk ranch, shaved red onion, dill and warm bacon
King Crab Stuffed Heirloom Tomato$42.00
with buttermilk ranch, shaved red onion, dill and warm bacon

Seafood Classics

We maintain an unwavering commitment to serving the highest quality, sustainable products following Ocean Conservatory guidelines

Norwegian Salmon$36.00
with asparagus
Miso-Glazed Seabass$50.00
crab fried rice, chilled cucumber slaw
Pan-Seared Dutch Yellowtail$44.00
with herbed aioli and potato, spinach and bacon stamppot
Sesame Seared Tuna*$40.00
parmesan mashed potatoes, tamari reduction
Mediterranean Branzino$59.00
roasted whole fish, olives, capers and lemon, oregano vinaigrette
New England Sea Scallops$49.00
colossal size, with parmesan mashed potatoes and piccata sauce

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

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. The Southern Hemisphere sturgeon farm 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
- Tradition (30g)$125.00

Plant-Based

Vegan Meatballs
with smoked tomato sauce
- Three$14.00
Vegan Bolognese$32.00
Field Roast sausage, Impossible meatballs, tomato, cashew ricotta, basil and pappardelle
Vegan Cauliflower Steak$24.00
with whipped mashed cauliflower, asp aragus and vegan "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
Parmesan Mashed Potatoes$10.00
Steak Mushrooms$12.00
Asparagus$12.00
Steamed Spinach$9.00
Garlic Mashed Cauliflower$10.00
Vegan Bolognese$12.00
Pan-Seared Broccoli$12.00
Creamed Spinach$12.00
Lyonnaise Potatoes$14.00

Desserts

Carrot Cake$14.00
Rich and moist with fresh carrots, crushed pineapple, cinnamon, pecans and layers of sweet cream cheese icing
Chocolate Malt Cake$14.00
Fudgy chocolate cake with chocolate malt cream cheese icing
Key Lime Pie$14.00
Classic key lime pie made from Biddle's key lime juice. Inside a graham cracker crust served with fresh, sweet whipped cream

Cocktails

Take It Easy

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, with cucumber slices
Lake Garda Afternoon$15.50
Meyer Lemon Vodka, Montenegro, grapefruit juice, lychee purée, rosé wine
Key Lime Martini$15.50
Malfy con limone, oilve oil simple syrup, lemon juice

We Dare You

House Old Fashioned$14.50
Bourbon, spiced orange syrup, angostura & orange bitters
Smoke & Mirrors$18.50
Mezcal Añejo, Tequila, 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$15.50
plata tequila, orange liqueur, blackberry puree, habanero lime syrup, lime juice

Pride & Joy

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

Bourbon & Whiskey

Angel's Envy$18.00
Angel's Envy Rye$28.00
Bookers, Small Batch$24.00
Eagle Rare$22.00
E.H. Taylor, Barrel Proof$38.00
E.H. Taylor, Single Barrel$28.00
E.H. Taylor, Small Batch$22.00
Four Roses, Small Batch$14.00
Garrison Brothers, Balmorhea$48.00
Garrison Brothers, Cowboy$54.00
Garrison Brothers, Single Barrel$24.00
Jack Daniels, Single Barrel$18.00
Jefferson's Ocean$24.00
Jefferson's Reserve, PH Cab Cask$20.00
Old Forester, 1920, Prohibition Style$22.00
Suntory, Hakushu, 12 Year$34.00
Suntory, Yamazaki, 12 Year$32.00
Wilderness Trail, Rye$18.00

Tequila & Mezcal

Clase Azul, Reposado$32.00
Don Julio 1942, Anejo$42.00
Herradura, Añejo$18.00
Herradura, Legend$38.00
Ilegal, Añejo, Mezcal$28.00
Roca Patron, Silver$28.00

Scotch

Glenlivet, 18 Year, Speyside$30.00
Macallan, 18 Year, Highland$48.00
Macallan, Rare Cask$44.00
Oban, 14 Year, West Highland$18.00
Johnny Walker, Blue Label$50.00

What 3,747 people are saying

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

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VictorO
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing service and food, definitely coming back.
JV
JeffV
Austin
10 reviews
vip
2.0
10 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall2food5service5ambience2
Service was great but the party in the bar with 3 tables together near us was so loud we couldn't ourselves talk. The food was delicious but the prices are so high now that it really wasn't a value. No wonder the restaurant was empty. Will not recommend until they get prices down.
b
brandid
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Server was amazing!
AA
AngelaA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time to this location! Service was amazing! The only thing is that I wish there were more options for gluten-free desserts for my Niece.
KB
KerryB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Terrific service and incredible dining. Always a great experience.
HS
HeatherS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
They good, service, and ambiance was the perfect place to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Definitely one of, if not the best restaurant in Austin. And they even called the day after to ensure our experience was wonderful. We will definitely be back.
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Ward
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The 7-oz filet was the best we've had in memory. Our waitress, Briana, was excellent -- friendly, courteous and very attentive. A wonderful experience for our 61st wedding anniversary.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Celebrated my parents 49th Wedding Anniversary. 🥂 Truluck’s is such a gem and we love celebrating there. The staff are always so friendly and attentive, this time was no different. Maureen was wonderful. The food was delicious as always, we’ve never gad a bad meal. ❤️
OT
OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was amazing.
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Laura
Austin
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
50th bday celebration for my hubby. Trulucks always go above and beyond. They added confetti to the table to enhance the celebration, even made an order of French fries for one of our guest! And of course the scrumptious Baked Alaska bday dessert never disappoints. Alway a wonderful experience!!!
HC
HectorC
Austin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service. Highly recommend for a fine dining experience.
CB
CarmelaB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Raised the bar, Outstanding Service & Overall Experience!
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Eltummo
Austin
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on June 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a treat! Trulucks has become our regular special event place. Amazing food, exceptional service and 5-star ambience. Always a home run. Highly recommended.
CF
CassandraF
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service, great food. Highly recommend.
GR
GregRoland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best food and service anywhere. Highly recommend.
CI
ClareI
Austin
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We’ve always gone to the Trulucks downtown and loved it. This location is equally as good and a little less hectic. The two dads felt very spoiled for our Father’s Day dinner out!
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Kesh
Austin
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We thoroughly enjoyed this restaurant, the food was outstanding and the presentation of each dish was photo worthy. Excellent service and ambiance too. Loved the lighted menus, every restaurant with lowered lighting should have these! Only request for improvement is to lower the volume of the music, a little too loud for conversation and the ability to hear others at the table.
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AlexD
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My wife and I always enjoy going to TruLucks. Whether it’s for our date night, or in this case a special occasion which was her birthday. And to always enjoy our time there, it truly wouldn’t be TruLucks if our best waiter “Wayne” wasn’t there to serve us. We’ve been going to TruLucks for many years and Wayne has been there for most of them serving us. He is more like family.
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LeeAnn
Austin
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food! The crab cakes, calamari, and yeast rolls for appetizers were devoured by everyone at the table. My ahi tuna and my husband’s seasbass were nothing short of wondrous delight for the tastebuds. The service was as splendid as the food. …and did I mention the exquisite wine selection? We will definitely return.
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Gary
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Staff friendly, helpful and catered to our special occasion. Food first class!
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OpenTableDiner
Austin
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent good and atmosphere. Shawn was amazing.., super personable and welcoming.
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JohnH
Dallas
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service were both outstanding from beginning to end. Both the Stone Crab and Branzino were excellent and our server Leo was very helpful and attentive. We will definitely return for any special occasion or any occasion for that matter.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely delicious food & excellent service! And they went above & beyond to make our night special.
BB
BrianB
Los Angeles
38 reviews
vip
4.0
38 reviews
Dined on June 13, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
From the moment we walked in we were greeted very nicely and congratulated on our anniversary. Our server David and everyone staff member that we interacted with was very gracious and made mention of our anniversary. We will definitely return and not just for special occasions, though Truluck is perfect for that.
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DavidS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience and great food. Highly recommend.
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KevinV
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love coming here. One of my favorite fine-dining restaurants in Austin. Food is amazing, service is 5-star and it's such a great atmosphere and perfect for a night out or a fun date night.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Antonio
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is our go to for special occasions. Phenomenal food and special service
DR
DavidR
Austin
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was excellent and great food. Had the seabass, scallops, crab claws, lobster bisque and a great bottle of wine.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Austin
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
Steaks were to salty over seasoned. Did not finish. Potatoes salty and did finish. Calamari was excellent. We celebrated birthday and appreciate the Baked Alaska! We will be back but will be awhile!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
While on the expensive side, everything is worth the price. Exceptionally delicious!
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ronaldc
Austin
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Keep on doing the good job for food and service.. plus fantantic drink.. I appreciated
OT
OpenTable Diner
Austin
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
all was wonderful
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Scipio
Oklahoma City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A wonderful occasional restaurant, with good ambiance and a great wine list.
FH
FrancesH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic dinner, we were celebrating our 47th wedding anniversary they made it very special for us.
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MattG
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had our anniversary dinner there and it was fantastic. They treated us (an our occasion) like a big deal and went out of their way to make us feel special. The food and service were amazing. One of the best meals I have ever had!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Austin
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our party had 5 guests - We were there to celebrate my mother’s birthday. She had a great time. She ordered the Norwegian Salmon, which is served with asparagus, and she had the creamed spinach, parmesan rolls and her appetizer was a crab cake - she loved every bite. Two of us had pan seared scallops, one had a 16-oz steak and another had vegan meat balls. Everyone left satisfied. Staff were very attentive to mom, making it a great experience for her.
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Joek
Austin
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a most excellent time for our wedding anniversary. The staff greeted us with rose petals on the table. Our server welcomed us as did the manager saying happy anniversary. We were happy to see both the crab cake and the crab and shrimp napoleon were back on the menu - yes, we had both of them. The lobster bisque was quite excellent. Mains were the miso glazed sea bass and the sauteed yellowfin. Both were great. Dessert was their baked alaska which was a nice tough to finish the meal. We had not been to the Arboretum location before - have been downtown several times - but may return again - much easier parking. A great evening!
SC
SpotC
Austin
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
From the moment I arrived, I felt my business was appreciated and that I was a valued guest. Our food was fantastic and our server (Colby) was extremely professional, friendly, and well trained.
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OpenTable Diner
Houston
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall2food1service4ambience3
Food was sub par. The lettuce for the Cesar salad came out 30% brown. In reality we should have requested they take it back to the kitchen. I have had salads from Mc Donalds with a better quality and taste. Other food was good, shareable sides were enough for two small portions. I would rather than charge more for more, than lead you to believe they truly shareable. This was the 3rd I have been here. There are better options for the price point.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Thank you so much. Truluck’s never disappoints.

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

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- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

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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 3747 OpenTable diners.

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