
Truluck's Ocean's Finest Seafood and Crab
2401 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX 75201
About Truluck's Ocean's Finest Seafood and Crab - steak house in Dallas, 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 offers a mix of exceptional dining experiences and some mixed reviews on food quality. Many patrons rave about the outstanding service, particularly praising servers like Riley and Juan. The ambience is described as refined and perfect for celebrations or romantic evenings, with some noting beautiful views from the upstairs. While some guests appreciated the flavors and presentation of the dishes, a few found the food, like the meatballs, disappointing and burnt. Special mentions include the lobster bisque, crab claws, and unique desserts that add to memorable experiences. The restaurant is recommended for special occasions, with several reviewers expressing a desire to return.
Key Features
From the business
- Identifies as women-owned
Service options
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Live music
Popular for
- Lunch
- 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
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Organic dishes
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Cozy
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
Crowd
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
Planning
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Valet parking
Customer Reviews
Rating Distribution
Noah Tubbs
By far the best dinning EXPERIENCE I’ve ever had. Our server(Riley) was top notch his attention to detail was extraordinary. Was then followed up by incredible drinks and food. Words cannot simply describe this experience. Can only hope I return to Dallas one day and this place will be top of the list to revisit
Nisi Nisi
I wasn't very impressed with the food. I ordered the meatballs and the tomatoe salad. The bacon was fried so hard to the point it tasted burnt, and the meatballs were also burnt, and for the price, the meatballs were too small, the service and the atmosphere were awesome. I have a shellfish allergy, and they were very good about making me comfortable protecting my issues. Everything else was pretty good. Both of my sisters enjoyed their meals so I just didn't want to complain about the food because I was celebrating their birthday's.
Windy L.
I absolutely love Truluck's! My love affair with Dallas began the very first time I visited. As soon as I landed, I couldn't help but Google the nearest five-star seafood restaurant, and Truluck's came up as the top choice. My fantastic experience might be a bit biased due to the date or the wonderful person I was with, but nonetheless, I’m giving it a full five stars. From the moment I arrived, I was greeted by the valet, who opened the door with a smile and welcomed me to Truluck's. I immediately felt that I was in for something fabulous. The hostess (I wish I had grabbed her name) welcomed us, and since we had made a reservation ahead of time, we were quickly seated. As I settled into my chair and ordered a drink, I remember the waiter introduced himself, but since this was over two years ago, the names have escaped me. What I do recall is the pleasant atmosphere; the place exuded a refined aura and a sense of connection that made the evening special. It was my birthday private celebration, and the meal was to die for! The dessert did not disappoint either. I would love the opportunity to go back and relive that amazing experience. While going through my phone, I found some pictures from that evening and decided to share my thoughts. Looking at these photos and reminiscing about those wonderful memories, I cannot wait to return to Dallas and visit Truluck's again!
MacKenzie Thompson
This is such a classic spot. Upstairs has a great view. The place was decorated for the week of valentines and had a special valentines menu. Great for a date night, celebration, group, or family. Food was amazing.
Vicki Trujillo
My husband and I went there for the first time for a late Valentines lunch. It was absolutely wonderful and we would give it a clear five 5️⃣. The food, ambience, and service was outstanding and our waiter, Juan, was magnificent! We each had some of their crab claws for an appetizer and really enjoyed them. We were not crazy about the mustard sauce, but we asked for some clarified butter and as you can see from one of the pictures, they nicely brought it to us. We loved the warm hand towels they brought afterwards and the light scent with them was very nice as well. My husband had a filet mignon and would clearly give it a five 5️⃣. He said it was wonderfully seasoned and perfectly cooked. I had the salmon with crab and shrimp over mashed potatoes, and it tasted absolutely divine to me. I asked him to put the jalapeño Bernaise on the side, and I enjoyed it with it, but I’m not sure I didn’t like it better without it. Whatever the case, it was clearly delicious! My husband had their mac & cheese with crab on the top and he said that was absolutely delicious also. He would give the mac & cheese side, a clear five 5️⃣. We both had some of the bread and he would give it a five. I was not crazy about the Parmesan on the top, but he was, however, it tasted very fresh and I enjoyed dining on it with my main entrée. We both splurged and each had a dessert. I ordered the petite carrot cake with butterscotch sauce and it was DELICIOUS! I’m not even a carrot cake lover, and I loved that. I was shocked at the size of it, since I ordered a petite size, but it was very yummy! My husband had the cream brûlée and he thought it was wonderful. He said it was creamy with a good vanilla flavor and was the epitome of a good crème brûlée. 🍮 I also must brag on their water, it was absolutely wonderful! I have to be careful with making sure that I drink filtered water and this clearly surpassed any expectation I had. It was wonderful and was the only thing I even drank. My husband had a French press coffee with his dessert and he enjoyed that too. The ambience of the restaurant was absolutely wonderful, although it was during lunchtime. We would clearly go again and recommend this for a special evening. I think we will drive there again sometime and embrace another lovely dining experience.
Igwe Matthias Xll
Service is more than outstanding!!! The food is exquisite and exceptional The dinning is a real experience here. The manager Bob makes sure you are taken care of and goes the extra mile to ensure you are having an excellent dinning experience. Shout out to Douglas!!! Douglas, you are the man! Best lobster Bisque and lamb chops !!!!!
linh bao
I had a wonderful experience for a nice dinner celebrating a birthday. Food and drinks were delicious. We loved the lobster tails. The dessert was lit on fire to give it a nice show and taste.
Mary Nguyen
Trulucks has always been our go to place for celebrations. Everytime we go the experience is fabulous. The best thing on the menu are the Florida Stone crab claws! The bar below is very classy and elegant. You can't beat the view of the city upstairs!
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