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

4.7

1880 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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2 people

24 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 35 times today

Experiences are available.

Fancy
Good for special occasions
Romantic

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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Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Steakhouse
Hours of Operation
Mon–Wed 11:30 am–10:00 pm Thu 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 2:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 898-0680
Website
https://trulucks.com/locations/washington-d-c/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Darryl Abraham
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
Amanda Chambers: (202) 900-4966

Location
700 K ST NW, Ste 70, Washington, DC 20001
Area
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
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 cocktails, 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.
A Stress-Free Thanksgiving Celebration
US$29.00 - US$59.00 per person
28 Nov 2024 only
Our 3 course Thanksgiving menu features a cornucopia of the classic dishes you love — elevated with a Truluck’s twist, of course — for just $59 for adults & $29 for those 12 and under. Start with a seasonal soup or salad before the main event: our Herb Roasted Turkey Breast with all the trimmings, including mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, & cranberry apple compote. Just be sure to save room for the dessert course. Choose from our famous Carrot Cake or Pumpkin Cheesecake and finish dinner with a decadent flourish. In the mood for surf and turkey? Our full menu of iconic seafood dishes and hand-cut steaks are also available, as is Florida Stone Crab, which is now in season and fresh as can be. Your table is waiting.

Offers

Find Your Happy Place!
Multiple dates available
Sun - 14:00 - 18:00,Mon - Fri - 11:30 - 18:00,Sat - 17:00 - 18:00
Enjoy the best Happy Hour in Washington, D.C. Sip on specialty cocktails at 50% off, indulge in $5 off noteworthy wines, and savor our dips, snacks & bites menu. Join us everyday of the week from open until 6:00pm for happy hour in our bar.

Popular dishes

FRESH OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL*
half dozen, horseradish, cocktail sauce, champagne mignonette
OYSTERS ROCKEFELLER*
creamed spinach, parmesan cheese, finished with Pernod
- eachUS$8.00
JUMBO SHRIMP COCKTAILUS$25.00
horseradish-cocktail sauce
AHI TUNA TARTARE*US$19.00
avocado, jalapeno, mango, ponzu, sesame oil, crispy wonton chips
JUMBO LUMP CRAB CAKEUS$25.00
dilled tartar sauce
SALT & PEPPER CALAMARIUS$22.00
blistered shishitos, red fresno peppers, thai basil, sweet chili glaze, dynamite aioli
PRIME MEATBALLSUS$14.00
house steak sauce
PARKER HOUSE STYLE ROLLSUS$6.00
butter brushed, parmesan finished

Soup & Salads

LOBSTER BISQUEUS$20.00
aged sherry, lobster morsels
SONOMA GREENS SALADUS$13.00
spicy pecans, goat cheese, apples, dried cranberries, honey vinaigrette
LITTLE GEM CAESAR SALAD*US$15.00
shaved parmesan, parker house croutons, caesar style dressing
ICEBERG WEDGE SALADUS$17.00
blue cheese, warm bacon, cherry tomatoes, blue cheese dressing
TOMATO SALADUS$17.00
shaved red onion, dill, warm bacon, buttermilk ranch "naughty"

Entree Salads

STEAK SALADUS$31.00
tenderloin, sweet corn salad, avocado ranch
BLUE CRAB LOUIEUS$33.00
lump crab, iceberg, heirloom cherry tomatoes, eggs, cucumber, remoulade
MEDITERRANEAN SALADUS$33.00
crab, shrimp, calamari, tomato, olives, cucumbers, feta cheese
SALMON SONOMA*US$27.00
spicy pecans, goat cheese, apples, dried cranberries, honey vinaigrette
SHRIMP CAESAR SALAD*US$29.00
shaved parmesan, parker house croutons, caesar style dressing

Sandwiches

CHICKEN SANDWICHUS$17.00
crispy fried chicken, cucumber slaw, spicy mayo, brioche bun
CRAB CAKEUS$26.00
crisp lettuce, tomato, tartar sauce, toasted buttered bun
PRIME BURGER*US$19.00
american cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, burger sauce
LOBSTER ROLLUS$30.00
shallot-dill dressing, buttered-brioche roll

Chef Selects

BROILED SALMON
blue crab, shrimp, roasted jalapeno bearnaise
- fullUS$51.00
- petitUS$36.00
MISO-GLAZED SEABASS
crab fried rice, chilled cucumber slaw
- fullUS$57.00
- petitUS$38.00
SESAME SEARED TUNA*
parmesan mashed potatoes, tamari reduction
- fullUS$52.00
- petitUS$38.00
SCALLOP & SHRIMP SAUTE
florentine cauliflower rice, lemon vinaigrette
- fullUS$56.00
- petitUS$40.00
TROUT AMANDINE
parmesan mashed potatoes, lemon-caper butter
- fullUS$32.00
- petitUS$21.00
ROCKFISH PONTCHARTRAIN
rice pilaf, shrimp, crawfish, piquant creole sauce
- fullUS$53.00
- petitUS$34.00
CHICKEN STROGANOFFUS$26.00
natural airline breast, creamy mushroom sauce, parmesan mashed potatoes

Prime Seafood

CHILEAN SEABASSUS$51.00
NORWEGIAN SALMON*US$44.00
SUSHI GRADE TUNA*US$45.00
IDAHO RAINBOW TROUTUS$25.00
ROCKFISHUS$45.00

Prime Steaks

FILET*
barrel-cut
- 8 oz.US$49.00
- 12 oz.US$65.00
FILET MIGNON FLIGHT*US$68.00
three petit broiled filets, distinctly designed & seasonally crafted
RIBEYE*US$68.00
center-cut boneless
NEW YORK STRIP*US$64.00
center-cut
STEAK FRITES*US$42.00
chef's cut, truff le fries, tartar bearnaise

Indulge

PETIT COLD WATER LOBSTER TAILUS$46.00
KING CRAB OSCARUS$19.00
SEARED SEA SCALLOPUS$16.00
PONTCHARTRAIN TOPPINGUS$13.00
DYNAMITE TOPPINGUS$14.00

Plant-Based

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER STEAKUS$25.00
asparagus, roasted red pepper romesco
PAPPARDELLE BOLOGNESEUS$33.00
plant based sausage, meatballs, tomato, cashew ricotta, basil

Vegetables Shared Accompaniments

ASPARAGUSUS$14.00
STEAMED SPINACHUS$13.00
CREAMED SPINACHUS$13.00
PAN-SEARED BROCCOLIUS$13.00
MUSHROOMSUS$13.00
FLORENTINE CAULIFLOWER "RICE"US$13.00

Potatoes & Such Shared Accompaniments

TRUFFLE FRIESUS$17.00
PARMESAN MASHED POTATOESUS$12.00
LYONNAISE POTATOESUS$15.00
CRAB FRIED RICEUS$21.00
MACARONI & CHEESE
- 18
- add king crabUS$28.00

Zero Proof

BERRY PATCHUS$12.00
strawberry, fresh lime, almond syrup, sparkling coconut
BLACKBERRY BRAMBLEUS$12.00
blackberries, fresh lime, habaneno lime
HIBISCUS FRESCAUS$12.00
hibiscus, almond syrup, fresh lemon and lime

Cocktails

VOILA!US$20.50
a sensory tour de force of dry ice smoke, vodka, framboise, pineapple juice, raspberries
SANGRIAUS$19.50
house made secret recipe
FIRST CRUSHUS$19.50
vodka, almond syrup, fresh lemon juice, berry tea, cherry liqueur
SMOKE IN THE GARDENUS$20.50
mezcal, botanical liqueur, hibiscus, fresh lime
LIVELY UPUS$19.50
gin, raspberry syrup, lime juice, ginger beer, cucumber slices
HOUSE OLD FASHIONEDUS$19.50
bourbon, spiced orange syrup, angostura, orange bitters
RUM FASHIONEDUS$19.50
rum, lime, mandarin orange, bitters
HIGH FLIERUS$19.50
bourbon, amaro, lime, mandarin, fresh lemon, splash of bubbles
SPICY BLACKBERRY MARGARITAUS$19.50
tequila, orange liqueur, blackberry purée, habañero syrup, lime
TRU STORYUS$19.50
blanco tequila, licor 43, pineapple, guava, lime
ESPRESSO MARTINIUS$20.50
vodka, averna, demerara gum syrup, espresso "$1 of each sold is donated to the PTSD Foundation of America to benefit our veterans"
LAKE COMO COOLERUS$19.50
amaro, fresh lime, berry tea, ginger beer - Low ABV

What 1,880 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Washington, D.C. Area
Seafood
District of Columbia
Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Truluck's in Washington, D.C. offers an "amazing dining experience" with impeccable service and a "fantastic ambiance." Diners rave about the South African lobster, crab cakes, and "velvety lobster bisque." The live music adds to the elegant atmosphere, making it ideal for special occasions. While some mention occasional service lapses, the "excellent food and welcoming staff" keep guests returning for more.

1,880 Reviews

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J
Baltimore
12 reviews
3.0
12 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
First time - Horrible experience (ordered food, waited an hour plus, didn’t receive food; received a gift card as compensation/solution from Manager). Good ambiance, service chaotic. Second time - more or less of the same situation (ordered food, waited 30 minutes for food, items ordered were missing/wasn’t received). Good ambiance & items received were good. Overall conclusion: Chaotic service (long wait time for food, plus ordered items was forgotten/not received both times). Good ambiance, service chaotic. Given the menu prices and “encouraging a polished dress style” note/dining guideline, the service didn’t match either time.
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Charles
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome experience. Paul was great and i’ll definitely be back
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Kim
Washington DC
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We initially had a little hiccup, but the management made it right ✅️ Everything turned out well. Food & service were impeccable
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Michael
Baltimore
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a great experience. The food, service, and atmosphere was excellent.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food, service and ambiance is always superb.
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kerry
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waiter was awesome! This restaurant was truly upscale, from the ambiance, service, cleanliness and more importantly the food!!! Will definitely come back!
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Marcus
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I went for my birthday celebration. We had a table of 4. All of the servers were attentive, suggestive with menu items and drinks, and polite. The attire requiring business casual, made the dining experience exceptional for the occasion. It fit the motif and the level service to expect. The food was amazing and creative. I definitely would go again. I would recommend the restaurant for special evenings with family and loved ones as well.
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James
Atlantic City
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
An enjoyable anniversary celebration dinner, the food & service was great!!!
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Rebecca
Kansas City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place for seafood near the convention center. All of our food & wine were great and would order again—but the blue crab & lobster tails are exceptional!
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Beatrice
Washington DC
102 reviews
4.0
102 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Our 2nd visit was almost as favorable as the 1st. Our meals were excellent. The topping on the oysters rockefeller was superb, however, we noticed that the oyster appeared to be trimmed. This is a popular restaurant so please be prepared for the background noise to increase as the evening passes. Accordingly, our next reservation will be made earlier in the evening.
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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 4.7 stars by 1880 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 booking

2 people

24 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 35 times today

Experiences are available.

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
Area
Mount Vernon Square
Hours of Operation
Mon–Wed 11:30 am–10:00 pm Thu 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 2:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Steakhouse
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
Executive Chef
Darryl Abraham
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Website
https://trulucks.com/locations/washington-d-c/
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
Amanda Chambers: (202) 900-4966

Gift card

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

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Gift card

TRU Ninety-Two Prix Fixe Menu for $49

A Stress-Free Thanksgiving Celebration

Find Your Happy Place!

Crab Cake

New York Strip

Ribeye

Fresh Stone Crab Claws

FRESH FLORIDA STONE CRAB CLAWS

Appetizers

FRESH OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL*

OYSTERS ROCKEFELLER*

JUMBO SHRIMP COCKTAILUS$25.00

AHI TUNA TARTARE*US$19.00

JUMBO LUMP CRAB CAKEUS$25.00

SALT & PEPPER CALAMARIUS$22.00

PRIME MEATBALLSUS$14.00

PARKER HOUSE STYLE ROLLSUS$6.00

Soup & Salads

LOBSTER BISQUEUS$20.00

SONOMA GREENS SALADUS$13.00

LITTLE GEM CAESAR SALAD*US$15.00

ICEBERG WEDGE SALADUS$17.00

TOMATO SALADUS$17.00

Entree Salads

STEAK SALADUS$31.00

BLUE CRAB LOUIEUS$33.00

MEDITERRANEAN SALADUS$33.00

SALMON SONOMA*US$27.00

SHRIMP CAESAR SALAD*US$29.00

Sandwiches

CHICKEN SANDWICHUS$17.00

CRAB CAKEUS$26.00

PRIME BURGER*US$19.00

LOBSTER ROLLUS$30.00

Chef Selects

BROILED SALMON

MISO-GLAZED SEABASS

SESAME SEARED TUNA*

SCALLOP & SHRIMP SAUTE

TROUT AMANDINE

ROCKFISH PONTCHARTRAIN

CHICKEN STROGANOFFUS$26.00

Prime Seafood

CHILEAN SEABASSUS$51.00

NORWEGIAN SALMON*US$44.00

SUSHI GRADE TUNA*US$45.00

IDAHO RAINBOW TROUTUS$25.00

ROCKFISHUS$45.00

Prime Steaks

FILET*

FILET MIGNON FLIGHT*US$68.00

RIBEYE*US$68.00

NEW YORK STRIP*US$64.00

STEAK FRITES*US$42.00

Indulge

PETIT COLD WATER LOBSTER TAILUS$46.00

KING CRAB OSCARUS$19.00

SEARED SEA SCALLOPUS$16.00

PONTCHARTRAIN TOPPINGUS$13.00

DYNAMITE TOPPINGUS$14.00

Plant-Based

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER STEAKUS$25.00

PAPPARDELLE BOLOGNESEUS$33.00

Vegetables Shared Accompaniments

ASPARAGUSUS$14.00

STEAMED SPINACHUS$13.00

CREAMED SPINACHUS$13.00

PAN-SEARED BROCCOLIUS$13.00

MUSHROOMSUS$13.00

FLORENTINE CAULIFLOWER "RICE"US$13.00

Potatoes & Such Shared Accompaniments

TRUFFLE FRIESUS$17.00

PARMESAN MASHED POTATOESUS$12.00

LYONNAISE POTATOESUS$15.00