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

4.8

5027 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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2 people

Jan 3, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 40 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Fancy
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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Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Steakhouse
Hours of operation
Mon, Thu–Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Tue 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
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
Neighborhood
Arboretum
Cross street
Great Hills Trail
Parking details
Private Lot
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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Experiences

TRU Ninety-Two Prix Fixe Menu for $49
$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 - 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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 DIP$16.00
house-made potato chips
PORK BELLY BLAZE BAO (2)$15.00
cucumber slaw, five spice dragon sauce
BLUE CRAB GUACAMOLE$16.00
fresh lime, plantain chips
HOT & CRUNCHY SHRIMP$18.00
mango-jalapeno glaze
LUX BURGER$21.00
melted fontina, bacon-tomato jam, baby arugula, white truffle aioli, brioche bun, french fries
HOT HONEY CHICKEN BITES$13.00
pimento aioli
SPICY SALMON CRISPY RICE*$16.00
shaved green onion, pickled ginger, dynamite sauce
PRIME MEATBALLS$14.00
house steak sauce

Noteworthy Wines

JUVE & CAMPS, SPARKLING$12.00
ABADIA DE SAN CAMPIO, ALBARINO$13.50
VAN DUZER, PINOT GRIS$13.50
LAGARIA, PINOT GRIGIO$12.50
DAVIS BYNUM, CHARDONNAY$14.50
J. LOHR, RIVERSTONE, CHARDONNAY$12.50
ALEXANDER VALLEY VINEYARDS, MERLOT$14.00
LUCENTE, SUPER-TUSCAN$16.50
LIBERTY SCHOOL, CABERNET SAUVIGNON$12.50
ROTH, CABERNET SAUVIGNON$15.00
ZUCCARDI, MOUNTAIN VINEYARD, MALBEC$14.00
NEYERS, RED BLEND$16.50

Cocktails

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

What 5,027 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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Austin
Seafood
Austin
Seafood

Review summary

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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.

5,027 Reviews

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Leslie
VIP
Austin
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Today we visited Truluck’s as a wedding anniversary celebration. The food was excellent and the service was very good. The only negative was the loud music that was being played. For one thing, the volume was too loud. We also didn’t like the kind of loud music that was being played. Truluck’s is supposed to be an elegant restaurant, not a disco dance joint. What a shame! It goes without saying that an elegant restaurant should play classy, elegant, tasteful music. It detracts from the ambience and atmosphere when good music is not played. This restaurant needs to take some lessons about music from Chez Zee Restaurant, which always plays BEAUTIFUL live jazz or live classical music.
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OpenTable Diner
Austin
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Unfortunately didn’t receive our appetizer or side dish with our order.
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Melinda
Austin
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I take my sons once a month to experience fine dining. To learn proper etiquette and develop their palate. As a single parent I want to broaden their perspective and share as many experiences as possible with them. I have high expectations of Trulucks and they did not disappoint. The service was great, the food perfect and the atmosphere exactly what I had in mind. There were a couple of small issues, which I felt comfortable to tactfully address and the staff resolved promptly. The staff went above and beyond to ensure our experience was the type my sons will remember and hopefully one day share with someone they love. Happy New Year!
Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Austin ArboretumResponded today
Dear Melinda, Thank you so much for the thoughtful review! We loved having your family in and I'm glad we were able to quickly fix those issues. We look forward to serving you again! Sincerely, Alex Rediske Service Manager
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Rich
VIP
Austin
23 reviews
3.0
23 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Our first time eating at Truluck's. It was a fixed menu and possibly not the experience that we would have at a different time. Oysters, stone crab, filet and lobster tails scampi which my wife really enjoyed. Perhaps we'll try another time.
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Michael
VIP
New York City
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Terrific as always and -- get this -- really relaxing, even on New Year's Eve. We'll be back -- One question: since OT sent and email asking me to submit a review, why do I have to verify my identity? If that keeps up I will probably stop submitting reviews.
Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Austin ArboretumResponded 1 day ago
Dear Michael, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a five-star review! I'm thrilled you had an excellent New Year's Eve with us. Open Table does ask for verification on the review to make sure people who booked the reservation are able to leave a review as opposed to someone random who never stepped foot in the restaurant. This also works for people who make a reservation for others, just as a measure to ensure an accurate review. We do look forward to serving you again! Sincerely, Alex Rediske Service Manager
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Jessica
VIP
Austin
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
As our server approached she advised that there was a set menu and price per person for dining. We were unaware when reservation was made. As a food runner came to drop our salads he inadvertently shared that this was not true, we could order ala cart. Our server and another overheard this and quickly tried to hush him. We requested to move to a la cart as we did not want the desserts so our server repaid us by ignoring us for the rest of the dining experience. The food was over salted and although we have spent more special occasions at his restaurant than we can count, this experience has ended our chances in ever visiting a Trulucks again. Deception is a terrible business practice.
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John
Austin
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
True dinning experience from the moment we walked in the door.
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Stacy
VIP
Austin
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was excellent as usual. The extra touches for New Years was great.
Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Austin ArboretumResponded 1 day ago
Dear Stacy, Thank you for the five-star review! We are so happy to have your patronage. I'm elated to hear you enjoyed your New Year's Eve with us and we look forward to seeing you again. Sincerely, Alex Rediske Service Manager
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Richard
Austin
52 reviews
5.0
52 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My wife and I love Truluck's Arboretum. We can always anticipate a special evening if we book a reservation there. Beautiful room, excellent menu and great staff. (The restaurant was super busy the 12/29 but the staff managed the evening well.) Requested a specific table which did not turn over in time for availably but we were given a comparable booth. Tayler (Tyler) was our server and he was wonderful. One of the things we LOVE about Truluck's is the "lite" portions on some of their entrees. We are older and just can't eat that much but love the ambiance of a fine restaurants. This is a wonderful option. Yes, we will return for sure.
Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Austin ArboretumResponded 1 day ago
Dear Richard, Thank you for taking the time out of your day to leave us a review, and a five star one at that! We're honored to receive this remarkable praise, I will be sure to share it with my staff and Tyler as well. I know he'll appreciate hearing it. We look forward to serving you again! Sincerely, Alex Rediske Service Manager
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Greg
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food, service was great and atmosphere perfect
Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Austin ArboretumResponded 3 days ago
Dear Greg, Thank you for the five star review! We are so happy to have your patronage and we look forward to seeing you again as well! Sincerely, Alex Rediske Service Manager
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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 4.8 stars by 5027 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 reservation

2 people

Jan 3, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 40 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
Neighborhood
Arboretum
Hours of operation
Mon, Thu–Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Tue 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
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
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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 reservation

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 DIP$16.00

PORK BELLY BLAZE BAO (2)$15.00

BLUE CRAB GUACAMOLE$16.00

HOT & CRUNCHY SHRIMP$18.00

LUX BURGER$21.00

HOT HONEY CHICKEN BITES$13.00

SPICY SALMON CRISPY RICE*$16.00

PRIME MEATBALLS$14.00

Noteworthy Wines

JUVE & CAMPS, SPARKLING$12.00

ABADIA DE SAN CAMPIO, ALBARINO$13.50

VAN DUZER, PINOT GRIS$13.50

LAGARIA, PINOT GRIGIO$12.50

DAVIS BYNUM, CHARDONNAY$14.50

J. LOHR, RIVERSTONE, CHARDONNAY$12.50

ALEXANDER VALLEY VINEYARDS, MERLOT$14.00

LUCENTE, SUPER-TUSCAN$16.50

LIBERTY SCHOOL, CABERNET SAUVIGNON$12.50

ROTH, CABERNET SAUVIGNON$15.00

ZUCCARDI, MOUNTAIN VINEYARD, MALBEC$14.00

NEYERS, RED BLEND$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 NOG$17.50

NUTCRACKER RUM PUNCH$17.50

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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

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Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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