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FLORIDA STONE CRAB - Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Austin Downtown, Austin, TX

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

4.6
4.6
4647 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
Now at the corner of 3rd St. and Colorado (one block down the street from our previous location). Pioneers of Austin’s fine-dining scene since 2000, Truluck’s is raising the stakes once again with a totally reimagined, two-level space, featuring a second-story wraparound patio with panoramic skyline views. Expect to be dazzled by what’s new, and made to feel right at home by the same familiar, friendly faces. Your table is waiting.

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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 58 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Shellfish, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Daily 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (512) 482-9000
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Andrew Diaz
  • 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 your group dining gathering.
  • Private party contact
    Misty Montague: (512) 314-5892
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown
  • Cross Street
    Located at 3rd and Colorado Street
  • Parking Details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 4,647 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Austin

    Seafood

  • Austin

    Seafood

4,647 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was perfect for an anniversary dinner. We saw they had semi circular booths and the staff got us one even though we didn't request it ahead of time. Great service, great food. Daughter is vegetarian but they had good choices for her also. Baked Alaska for dessert was a real treat.

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  2. Magnum

    Austin

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our first time dining at the new location. The restaurant is beautiful. The service was excellent. We ordered the Florida Stone Crab Claws and they did not disappoint. We will definitely be dining here again.

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  3. Bcutty

    Chicago

    53 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    53 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went there for our 33rd wedding anniversary and they couldn’t be nicer. My wife loves oysters and they were some of the best she has had. I had the shrimp cocktail and the shrimps we big and tasty. For dinner I had a filet and lobster tails and it was excellent. For dessert we had the baked Alaska what can be bad with ice cream and cake. Nice wine list and our server Carlos could not have been nicer. Good food and good service made for a very nice evening

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  4. RaulR

    Austin

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    Disappointed with the quality of food. Had the miso glazed sea bass. Was not as tender and flaky as usual. The crab fried rice was overcooked. So disappointed. The new location does not have a piano which is also a disappointment. Service was outstanding as expected.

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  5. Unimpressed

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Highly overrated. Both my colleague and I who dine frequently for business were underwhelmed. Hyped reviews. And clearly rushing us when we sat at a first come, first serve table in the bar area.

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  6. ClaireD

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It's a wonderful special occasion spot! They put red roses on your table if you let them know in your reservation that it's for an anniversary and everyone wishes you well. They also bring a really nice complementary dessert that is delicious.

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  7. ScottA

    Austin

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and service . Beautiful interior with modern look

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Being from Maryland and Florida, I was really looking forward to some good seafood - I was not disappointed. We got there early for our 5:00pm reservation, as we had tickets to the Austin Ballet. Bar opened at 4:30pm and we had some great drinks while we waited … the Voila! is simply fabulous. They sat us at exactly 5:00pm for dinner - wine, apps, and entrees were everything I was hoping for and more. It was relaxed and enjoyable, highly recommend.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    3 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall1food2service3ambience1
    We dined at the previous location and loved! The new location is cold and tried too hard to be modern and contemporary. Walking through the bar to get to the table was awful. Food was good but not great. Music was odd and felt out of place. Noisy too. Won’t go back.

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  10. AWilson

    Austin

    22 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall3food4service4ambience4
    We love this restaurant and have been coming for many years. It felt so different last night because we were not greeted by Andrew! He always made us feel welcomed and special. Hostesses are not the same as Andrew and he will be sorely missed.

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  11. Hsbigal

    Austin

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Beautiful restaurant with exceptional service. Food was good, but not great, especially considering the price. We will be back.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    The service was excellent. The food was also very good, overall. I had the New York strip and it was slightly overdone and not a good cut of beef, especially for ~$65. That was a $20 steak.

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  13. BrianB

    Los Angeles

    44 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    44 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    The restaurant is styled very well and our service very attentive. We felt the music was not conducive to a relaxed, quiet experience. We do not typically use the sommelier service, preferring to rely on our own knowledge and experience, but conferred with Hector and deferred to his recommendations. Unexpectedly he did not bring us a taste of the selections nor return to inquire if we were enjoying them. The appetizers were well presented and tasteful as were our drinks/ cocktails. Both of our salads were overdressed. There were minimal anchovies on the Cesar salad providing flavor to an otherwise bland salad. The scallops, though well cooked, lacked flavor and the risotto was over salted. The flavor of the King crab was diluted by being over seasoned, the meat was mushy and it was difficult to access. The mashed potatoes were very gummy and the asparagus very oily. We have dined at Truluck’s other location previously and had a much different experience.

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    St. Louis

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our server, Keefe, was world class and the food was amazing.

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  15. MarkD

    Austin

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great time with good food and great service. Meatballs were a surprise, probably in my top 3. Didn't head there for meatballs.... The seafood was elevated and we cannot wait to return.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 28, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    A classic Austin establishment. Overall an amazing restaurant and experience. Seafood is extremely fresh and the service is great. One of the most consistent places in town. Only critique I would have is to warm their plates for hot dishes. The lobster bisque was perfect but it was poured at the table into a room temp/cooler plate. The soup cooled quickly and we all felt more rushed to enjoy it. Similar story with the risotto and scallops. Small detail but a place of trulucks caliber it stands out.

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  17. Happydiner

    Las Vegas

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We chose Trulucks to celebrate a big birthday. Our experience was fantastic! Crab cakes were delicious, sea bass did not disappoint and the carrot cake is a must.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The new Truluck’s is perfection! Every detail that went into recreating an iconic Austin landmark was clearly intentional. While I miss the piano, the DJ kept the vibe with great music. The food is delicious the service superb & I was so pleased to see the salmon with Jalapeño bearnaise sauce back on the menu! The bar is magnificent and the bartenders made the quick wait a nice one by sharing all that had changed and suggesting what to check out in the new location! I didn’t think they could make it better, but they did! Bravo Trulucks!

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    San Antonio

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went to visit for my wife’s birthday. She was always dreaming of going to this particular restaurant. The food was amazing the waiting staff Chad, and Nina were extraordinary. The assistant manager and manager came over to say hello. The food….. my wife had king crab with mashed potatoes and the Australian lobster tail and she was blown away. I had the miso Seabass with the crab fried rice and brussels sprouts which was very tasty and succulent. The ambience, the food , the service were all top-notch and will return in the near future.

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Keefe was our server and he was great. Food was delicious, had oysters and the best lobster bisque I’ve ever had. I love the new location.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful holiday dinner. Will definitely return!

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    Food was extremely salty and waiter kept trying to upsell us on every course.

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  23. CarolW

    Austin

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    It was undoubtedly one of the best meals ever anywhere in the world. Our server was very inattentive, knowledgeable, but mostly absent and forgetful about several items we ordered.

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  24. LLawson

    Austin

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Our food was great and our time together was wonderful. Unfortunately, our service was mediocre. 

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  25. ChristianaS

    Austin

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our wait staff, Tony was wonderful! Very attentive and extremely personable.

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  26. HeathB

    Orlando

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always, absolute perfection. Drinks, food, service and ambiance was stellar. It's become our Thanksgiving Tradition for the last 4 years and for many more to come.

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  27. TheDR

    Austin

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Thanksgiving meal was fabulous....1st time at the new location and they stepped it up. We'll be back for sure.

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  28. Bill

    Austin

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Enjoyed our Thanksgiving meal for seven! Excellent service and quality. Highly recommend Truluck's and will be back for sure!

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  29. DonnaC

    Austin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Each time we go to Trulucks, we are never disappointed with the food and the service. Typically we go to the Arboretum location but gave the new downtown location a try this time. The restaurant is beautiful and the only complaint that I could possibly come up with is the music was a little too loud during our visit… But that’s about it. The South African Coldwater lobster tail is by far the best thing on the planet. I highly recommend it! This was a Thanksgiving dinner visit for us, but we opted for our usual, seafood and steak selections for lunch and took a turkey dinner home. Eating the turkey dinner hours later…. it was still superb.!!!

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  30. SoCoGo

    Austin

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall4food3service3ambience4
    Truluck’s is a good choice for seafood. The service and food at the old location on 4th was very good. They’ve moved to 3rd and Colorado which is only a block away. The last visit was for 2023 Thanksgiving. They had a special menu for traditional American Thanksgiving fare. The downtown location was not as good for both service and food as the Arboretum location for 2022 Thanksgiving. The food and service were both better at the Arboretum. I will be giving Truluck’s 3rd and Colorado location another try for seafood next week. I hope it will be as good as the old location was.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    St. Louis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was excellent! Waiter was awesome valet parking was pricy.

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  32. MacnCheeseLover

    London

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience2
    The good: Great food and service. The bad: Music blaring all evening (with DJ no less) making it difficult to have conversation with anyone who isn't sitting beside you. There are similar high-end steakhouses downtown to choose from that have same quality of food & service but without the music

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  33. DarrenK

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was great and the food was spectacular. Great selection of wines and food came hot fast and hot.

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  34. krisp

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A perfect evening! Our server was amazing, the food wonderful and Truluck’s surprised us with Baked Alaska as an Anniversary treat!

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  35. Andrew

    Exclusive

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place never misses. Miso Sea Bass and scallops were amazing. Served was very attentive and polite. Will definitely come back and recommend.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    Waiter was uninterested and difficult to understand, and provided little help.

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  37. FoodieATX

    Austin

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    We went to trulucks for our anniversary and they placed flower petals on the table and gave us a super cute dessert for free. Everyone wished us a happy anniversary. It’s a really nice place to celebrate something special.

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  38. SandiP

    Austin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was absolutely amazing. But the bill was insane for what we had. Prices have gotten out of control.

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  39. Pamelas

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Trulucks was a wonderful treat! I had not been there for3 years, as we live in another state… Coming back was such a fantastic treat!

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  40. JeffW

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Celebrated the wife’s birthday here. We were visiting from out of town so it was our first time at this restaurant. It did not disappoint. Our waiter Dean was fantastic.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Austin Downtown offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (512) 482-9000.

Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Austin Downtown is rated 4.6 stars by 4647 OpenTable diners.

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

7:00 p.m.


Booked 58 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Austin Downtown

300 Colorado St, Austin, TX 78701

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Located at 3rd and Colorado Street
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Daily 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Shellfish, Steak
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
  • Parking Details
    Valet
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Andrew Diaz
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (512) 482-9000
  • 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 your group dining gathering.
  • Private party contact
    Misty Montague: (512) 314-5892
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