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Truluck's Ocean's Finest Seafood and Crab - Steakhouse in Austin, Texas

Truluck's Ocean's Finest Seafood and Crab

4.7 (1782 reviews)

300 Colorado St, Austin, TX 78701

Seafood restaurant
Steak house

About Truluck's Ocean's Finest Seafood and Crab - steak house in Austin, Texas

Upscale seafood & steak chain featuring half-price happy hours, a deep wine list & swanky surrounds.

Customer Review Summary

Truluck's Ocean's Finest Seafood and Crab is highly praised for its fantastic dining experience. Diners rave about the quality of the seafood, particularly the crab cakes and stone crab. Appetizers like caviar and drinks served with dry ice impress guests. Entrées are equally well-received, with dishes like ribeye and salmon platter noted for perfect cooking and flavor. The ambiance is described as elegant and inviting, enhancing the overall experience. Service is consistently highlighted, with many mentioning attentive and knowledgeable staff, particularly waiters like Daniel and Colin. Complimentary treats for special occasions add a thoughtful touch to the dining experience. Guests appreciate the option for petite and large portions, making it accommodating for different appetites. Overall, Truluck's is recommended for celebrations and special occasions, with many expressing a desire to return due to the exceptional food and service.

Key Features

From the business

  • Identifies as women-owned

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Onsite services
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great cocktails
  • Great dessert
  • Great wine list
  • Rooftop seating

Popular for

  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Happy hour drinks
  • Happy hour food
  • Hard liquor
  • Organic dishes
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Cozy
  • Romantic
  • Trendy
  • Upscale

Crowd

  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Reservations required
  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations
  • Usually a wait

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Parking

  • Valet parking

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.7 out of 5
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Based on 1782 reviews

Meg M

3 weeks ago

I visited for my birthday, and it was my first time dining at this establishment. From start to finish, the experience was fantastic! We began with drinks, and mine came with dry ice, making for a cool show. For appetizers, we had the caviar pairing with tequila and the crab cake. The caviar was absolutely delicious, and I especially loved the potato that came with the dish—it was incredibly flavorful. The crab cake was one of the best I’ve ever had, with no filler, just pure, fresh crab. We also tried the stone crab, which was another excellent choice. For my entrée, I ordered the ribeye (medium), Oscar-style, and it was cooked perfectly. The steak was well-seasoned, juicy, and massive! The Oscar-style topping added a wonderful seafood complement to the dish. Everything tasted incredibly fresh and melted in my mouth. To end the night, we enjoyed the ice cream cake, which was complimentary for my birthday—such a thoughtful touch! The ambience was beautiful, the decor was elegant, and the staff was incredibly professional and accommodating. Our waiter was amazing—attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable. I’m from San Antonio and visited Truluck’s as part of a staycation for the weekend, but I’d definitely make the drive back for a day trip—it’s absolutely worth it! Highly recommend!

alley6521

1 month ago

This experience was truly top notch! I loved everything. Daniel, our waiter, made wonderful menu suggestions that were exquisite. 10/10!!! He was so nice and made us feel so welcome! I can't wait to return.

Christina Huynh

3 months ago

Would definitely come back here again and highly recommend! Great for celebrating or a very nice dinner. Really liked the Sonoma greens salad, lobster bisque, stone crab claws, and crab cakes! The crab cakes have A LOT of crab in them. The fried rice was a little on the sweet side. Love that u can do a full or petite size of the desserts and entrees. Great service! They gave us hot lavender towels after we ate the crab, and they had a mini chair for our purse that matched the regular chairs. Like this location better than the other one in Austin and even in Chicago. Pretty decor. Bar is lively.

Adolfo Lambert

3 months ago

Truly one of my best seafood restaurants in Texas. The food is amazing, the drinks are fantastic and the service is impeccable. My wife loves the oysters, she said they are delicious. I had the salmon platter and it was just amazing. From the front help to the busboys, this restaurant makes you feel special. Delicious food!

Jan Dorsey

5 months ago

FABULOUS dining experience for our Girls Trip! Great food and drinks, excellent service, and perfect seating on the upper level outdoor patio overlooking downtown. Our host, Katelyn, took care of our every need and treated us like we were her only customer. THANK YOU! The crab claws are definitely worth ordering to start your meal. Lobster Bisque and Little Gems Caesar, amazing, but everything was great. Definitely will be frequenting Truluck’s! Love this place!

Lina Eryani

1 month ago

Truluck’s is a fantastic spot for seafood lovers looking for a memorable dining experience. From the moment you walk in, the elegant yet inviting atmosphere sets the stage for a great meal. We started with the jumbo crab cake, which was packed with fresh, tender crab and had a perfectly crispy crust. For our main courses, we ordered the sesame-seared tuna and the redfish Pontchartrain. The tuna was lightly seared on the outside, melt-in-your-mouth tender on the inside, and paired with a flavorful sauce. The redfish Pontchartrain was beautifully cooked and topped with a rich, savory sauce that made every bite satisfying. Truluck’s offers both petit and large portions, making it easy to choose based on your appetite. The large portions are generous and definitely filling. For dessert, we tried the chocolate molten cake. While it had a deep, rich chocolate flavor, it was a bit too sweet for our taste—the petit size was more than enough. Service-wise, our experience was decent. The staff was polite, but the attentiveness could have been better. That said, the delicious food and upscale yet comfortable ambiance made for an enjoyable evening.

Beaux “Sheshe04”

3 months ago

Collin was a wonderful server! He told us what to order and described each dish. He was wonderful ❤️ 💖 the food was unearthly wonderful. The carb cakes chefs kiss 😫. Omg a time was had. The restaurant was gorgeous (Christmas decor). I will be back. Next time I want sit in the 2nd floor. The crab cakes were too fresh 😋. And the oyster were delightful. The shrimp and scallops were wonderful 😋

Denise Gómez

6 months ago

Went here for our anniversary and our experience was amazing! To start off, the hostesses greeted us with the sweetest smile and even congratulated us on our anniversary. We were then walked upstairs to the second floor and were again greeted by the restaurant manager who was very kind and welcoming and he also congratulated us. He was so attentive and just amazing overall. Our table was decorated with rose petals and a “Happy Anniversary” sign which was the sweetest touch! One waiter came with our drinks and he was a gem, whom, of course also congratulated us! Our waiter Colin, was absolutely amazing. He made us feel welcome! He always checked up on us, he described the items on the menu which such detail, he was just overall very kind! Colin brought us a dessert for our anniversary and it was such a great way to end the night. First time here and will definitely be coming back because the customer service and the food was simply out of this world! 10/10! Espresso Martini: 10/10 Lobster bisque is amazing!

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 4:30–10 PM
Monday 4:30–10 PM
Saturday 4:30–10 PM
Sunday 4:30–10 PM
Thursday 4:30–10 PM
Tuesday 4:30–10 PM
Wednesday 4:30–10 PM

Price Range

$100+