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

4.9

5003 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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2 people

15 Dec 2024

23:00

Booked 38 times today

Experiences are available.

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

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Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Steakhouse
Hours of Operation
Daily 16:30–21:00
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
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: (512) 314-5892

Location
10225 Research Blvd, Suite 4000, Austin, TX 78759
Area
Arboretum
Cross Street
Great Hills Trail
Parking details
Private Lot
Entertainment
Live piano music in the Stone Crab Lounge nightly
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

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Experiences

TRU Ninety-Two Prix Fixe Menu for $49
US$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 cocktail, 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.

Offers

Find Your Happy Place!
Multiple dates available
Sun - Sat - 16:30 - 18:00
The best Happy Hour in Austin is back. Sip on ½ off cocktails, be adventurous with 50% off 50 bottles of wines, savor noteworthy wines by the glass, and indulge on our dips, snacks, & bites menu. Join us seven nights a week. 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm in our Stone Crab Bar.

Popular dishes

CAVIAR & CHIVE DIPUS$16.00
house-made potato chips
PORK BELLY BLAZE BAO (2)US$15.00
cucumber slaw, five spice dragon sauce
BLUE CRAB GUACAMOLEUS$16.00
fresh lime, plantain chips
HOT & CRUNCHY SHRIMPUS$18.00
mango-jalapeno glaze
LUX BURGERUS$21.00
melted fontina, bacon-tomato jam, baby arugula, white truffle aioli, brioche bun, french fries
HOT HONEY CHICKEN BITESUS$13.00
pimento aioli
SPICY SALMON CRISPY RICE*US$16.00
shaved green onion, pickled ginger, dynamite sauce
PRIME MEATBALLSUS$14.00
house steak sauce

Noteworthy Wines

JUVE & CAMPS, SPARKLINGUS$12.00
ABADIA DE SAN CAMPIO, ALBARINOUS$13.50
VAN DUZER, PINOT GRISUS$13.50
LAGARIA, PINOT GRIGIOUS$12.50
DAVIS BYNUM, CHARDONNAYUS$14.50
J. LOHR, RIVERSTONE, CHARDONNAYUS$12.50
ALEXANDER VALLEY VINEYARDS, MERLOTUS$14.00
LUCENTE, SUPER-TUSCANUS$16.50
LIBERTY SCHOOL, CABERNET SAUVIGNONUS$12.50
ROTH, CABERNET SAUVIGNONUS$15.00
ZUCCARDI, MOUNTAIN VINEYARD, MALBECUS$14.00
NEYERS, RED BLENDUS$16.50

Cocktails

VOILA!
a sensory tour de force of dry ice smoke, vodka, framboise, pineapple juice, lime juice, bubbles
- 18
- 1/2 OffUS$9.00
SANGRIA
house made secret recipe
- 17
- 1/2 OffUS$8.50
FIRST CRUSH
vodka, cherry liqueur, almond syrup, lemon juice, berry tea syrup
- 17.5
- 1/2 OffUS$8.75
SMOKE IN THE GARDEN
mezcal, botanical liqueur, hibiscus syrup, lime juice
- 18.5
- 1/2 OffUS$9.25
LIVELY UP
gin, raspberry puree, lime juice, ginger beer
- 17
- 1/2 OffUS$8.50
HOUSE OLD FASHIONED
bourbon, spiced orange syrup, angostura bitters, orange bitters
- 17
- 1/2 OffUS$8.50
RUM FASHIONED
rum, mandarin orange-lime syrup, angostura bitters
- 17.5
- 1/2 OffUS$8.75
HIGH FLIER
bourbon, aperol, mandarin orange-lime syrup, lemon juice, splash of bubbes
- 17.5
- 1/2 OffUS$8.75
SPICY BLACKBERRY MARGARITA
tequila, orange liqueur, blackberry puree, habanero-lime syrup
- 17.5
- 1/2 OffUS$8.75
TRU STORY
tequila, licor 43, guava puree, lime juice, pineapple juice
- 17
- 1/2 OffUS$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 OffUS$8.50
LAKE COMO COOLER
averna, berry tea syrup, lime juice, ginger beer - Low ABV
- 17
- 1/2 OffUS$8.50
HOLIDAY NOGUS$17.50
bourbon, bourbon cream, condensed milk, egg white, cinnamon, nutmeg
NUTCRACKER RUM PUNCHUS$17.50
rum, framboise, fresh lime, honey, allspice dram

What 5,003 people are saying

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

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Austin
Seafood
Austin
Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Truluck's at Austin Arboretum offers a "first-class dining experience" with "incredible" food and "attentive service." It's perfect for special occasions, with highlights like "delicious seafood," "beautiful ambiance," and a "memorable vibe." Guests rave about the "amazing" stone crab claws and "outstanding" service, making it a top choice for celebrations.

5,003 Reviews

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Aline
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent everything was great, very good food, and service
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Shana
Austin
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Overall excellent! Love the happy hour specials - be sure to make a reservation in the bar area. The Caesar salad had WAY too much dressing and I was disappointed when we got the bill to see that my son’s lemonade was $7 and we were charged for his refill! $14!
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Surendra
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Brian provided exceptional service last night—attentive, professional, and truly made our dining experience outstanding.
Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Austin ArboretumResponded 3 days ago
Dear Surendra, Thank you so much for leaving us a five star review! I will definitely pass along your kind words to Brian and our team. We look forward to serving you again soon! Sincerely, Alex Rediske Service Manager
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OpenTable Diner
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server Garrett rocked it for my mom’s bday dinner — everything was perfection! We adore Truluck’s for its ambience, cuisine and stellar service.
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Kyle
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Trulucks does a fantastic job! Amazing fresh seafood and some of the best service in Austin, or anywhere. Bisque, Oysters, Lobster, and Sea Bass were 5 star quality. Waitstaff and managers are great at what they do, pros with perfect timing! Our visit hit on all cylinders and even gave me a quick follow up call today to make sure we had a great experience. Thanks for making our anniversary night absolutely special!
Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Austin ArboretumResponded 3 days ago
Dear Kyle, Thank you so much for taking time out of your day to leave us a review, and a five star review at that! I'm so honored to hear you had an amazing anniversary and we look forward to serving you again! Sincerely, Alex Rediske Service Manager
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Rob
Austin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Nice date night out to celebrate holiday season! Fun time for us!
Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Austin ArboretumResponded 3 days ago
Dear Rob, Thank you for leaving us a five-star review! We can't wait to serve you again! Sincerely, Alex Rediske Service Manager
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judy
Washington DC
71 reviews
vip
4.0
71 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
They were short on writers in the bar. The music was so loud we couldn’t enjoy it and a conversation. Good musician but he needs to tone it down a notch.
Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Austin ArboretumResponded 3 days ago
Dear Judy, Thank you so much for leaving a review! I will definitely address the service and volume with my team. I would love to reach out and speak about your experience if you are interested! I will send you my contact information. We look forward to speaking with you! Sincerely, Alex Rediske Service Manager
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Daren
Austin
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It is ok to have a level of expectation, and as expected, everything and everyone was great!
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Diane
Austin
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We came here for my husband’s birthday and as usual it was fantastic! Our waiter, Brian, made our evening very special. We will be back for my birthday in February. Thank you, Truluck’s!
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Deborah
Austin
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were celebrating our anniversary and our friend was celebrating her birthday. They made everything so special. Our server, Greg, was fantastic. Of course the food was incredible!
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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 5003 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.

Make a booking

2 people

15 Dec 2024

23:00

Booked 38 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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
Area
Arboretum
Hours of Operation
Daily 16:30–21:00
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
Michael Cerny
Entertainment
Live piano music in the Stone Crab Lounge nightly
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

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

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

74 Austin Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Gift card

TRU Ninety-Two Prix Fixe Menu for $49

Find Your Happy Place!

Lobster Bisque

Creamed Spinach

Salt & Pepper Calamari

Bar Lounge Menu

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

Dips, Snacks, & Bites

CAVIAR & CHIVE DIPUS$16.00

PORK BELLY BLAZE BAO (2)US$15.00

BLUE CRAB GUACAMOLEUS$16.00

HOT & CRUNCHY SHRIMPUS$18.00

LUX BURGERUS$21.00

HOT HONEY CHICKEN BITESUS$13.00

SPICY SALMON CRISPY RICE*US$16.00

PRIME MEATBALLSUS$14.00

Noteworthy Wines

JUVE & CAMPS, SPARKLINGUS$12.00

ABADIA DE SAN CAMPIO, ALBARINOUS$13.50

VAN DUZER, PINOT GRISUS$13.50

LAGARIA, PINOT GRIGIOUS$12.50

DAVIS BYNUM, CHARDONNAYUS$14.50

J. LOHR, RIVERSTONE, CHARDONNAYUS$12.50

ALEXANDER VALLEY VINEYARDS, MERLOTUS$14.00

LUCENTE, SUPER-TUSCANUS$16.50

LIBERTY SCHOOL, CABERNET SAUVIGNONUS$12.50

ROTH, CABERNET SAUVIGNONUS$15.00

ZUCCARDI, MOUNTAIN VINEYARD, MALBECUS$14.00

NEYERS, RED BLENDUS$16.50

Cocktails

VOILA!

SANGRIA

FIRST CRUSH

SMOKE IN THE GARDEN

LIVELY UP

HOUSE OLD FASHIONED

RUM FASHIONED

HIGH FLIER

SPICY BLACKBERRY MARGARITA

TRU STORY

ESPRESSO MARTINI

LAKE COMO COOLER

HOLIDAY NOGUS$17.50

NUTCRACKER RUM PUNCHUS$17.50

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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How is Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Austin Arboretum restaurant rated?

Does Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Austin Arboretum offer gift cards?

Is Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Austin Arboretum currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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