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

4.7

1887 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 25 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–Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm 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
Neighborhood
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
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 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.

Offers

Find Your Happy Place!
Multiple dates available
Sun - 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM,Mon - Fri - 11:30 AM - 6:00 PM,Sat - 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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
- each$8.00
JUMBO SHRIMP COCKTAIL$25.00
horseradish-cocktail sauce
AHI TUNA TARTARE*$19.00
avocado, jalapeno, mango, ponzu, sesame oil, crispy wonton chips
JUMBO LUMP CRAB CAKE$25.00
dilled tartar sauce
SALT & PEPPER CALAMARI$22.00
blistered shishitos, red fresno peppers, thai basil, sweet chili glaze, dynamite aioli
PRIME MEATBALLS$14.00
house steak sauce
PARKER HOUSE STYLE ROLLS$6.00
butter brushed, parmesan finished

Soup & Salads

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

Entree Salads

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

Sandwiches

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

Chef Selects

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

Prime Seafood

CHILEAN SEABASS$51.00
NORWEGIAN SALMON*$44.00
SUSHI GRADE TUNA*$45.00
IDAHO RAINBOW TROUT$25.00
ROCKFISH$45.00

Prime Steaks

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

Indulge

PETIT COLD WATER LOBSTER TAIL$46.00
KING CRAB OSCAR$19.00
SEARED SEA SCALLOP$16.00
PONTCHARTRAIN TOPPING$13.00
DYNAMITE TOPPING$14.00

Plant-Based

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

Vegetables Shared Accompaniments

ASPARAGUS$14.00
STEAMED SPINACH$13.00
CREAMED SPINACH$13.00
PAN-SEARED BROCCOLI$13.00
MUSHROOMS$13.00
FLORENTINE CAULIFLOWER "RICE"$13.00

Potatoes & Such Shared Accompaniments

TRUFFLE FRIES$17.00
PARMESAN MASHED POTATOES$12.00
LYONNAISE POTATOES$15.00
CRAB FRIED RICE$21.00
MACARONI & CHEESE
- 18
- add king crab$28.00

Zero Proof

BERRY PATCH$12.00
strawberry, fresh lime, almond syrup, sparkling coconut
BLACKBERRY BRAMBLE$12.00
blackberries, fresh lime, habaneno lime
HIBISCUS FRESCA$12.00
hibiscus, almond syrup, fresh lemon and lime

Cocktails

VOILA!$20.50
a sensory tour de force of dry ice smoke, vodka, framboise, pineapple juice, raspberries
SANGRIA$19.50
house made secret recipe
FIRST CRUSH$19.50
vodka, almond syrup, fresh lemon juice, berry tea, cherry liqueur
SMOKE IN THE GARDEN$20.50
mezcal, botanical liqueur, hibiscus, fresh lime
LIVELY UP$19.50
gin, raspberry syrup, lime juice, ginger beer, cucumber slices
HOUSE OLD FASHIONED$19.50
bourbon, spiced orange syrup, angostura, orange bitters
RUM FASHIONED$19.50
rum, lime, mandarin orange, bitters
HIGH FLIER$19.50
bourbon, amaro, lime, mandarin, fresh lemon, splash of bubbles
SPICY BLACKBERRY MARGARITA$19.50
tequila, orange liqueur, blackberry purée, habañero syrup, lime
TRU STORY$19.50
blanco tequila, licor 43, pineapple, guava, lime
ESPRESSO MARTINI$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 COOLER$19.50
amaro, fresh lime, berry tea, ginger beer - Low ABV

What 1,887 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

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.

1,887 Reviews

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Whitney
Washington DC
22 reviews
3.0
22 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We were seated for our reservations within an acceptable wait time while a table was cleared. Our request for a window seat was honored. Bo, our server was adequate, though his demeanor could’ve been more welcoming and warm…the dining room was filled with guests. We had longer than necessary gaps between table clearings and general welfare checks by our server. We opted for the roasted cauliflower soup as a starter, and while it was very tasty, all four soups arrived borderline cold. The cornbread dressing, mashed potatoes, broccoli casserole and turkey were all lukewarm. I get that these items were prepared in advance due to the Thanksgiving holiday, but serving them lukewarm wasn’t acceptable. We’d visited two years prior for Thanksgiving, and several times since then with no issues. This experience was made more underwhelming because of Thanksgiving.
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Alain
Richmond
14 reviews
vip
3.0
14 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The food was delicious and had leftovers to take home. Unfortunately, the person who packed our leftovers just dumped all the sides in the same container without any care. The mashed potatoes, cornbread stuffing and broccoli-rice casserole all mixed together like a big unappetizing mush. I should have packed it myself. In a high end restaurant I didn’t expect that.
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John
New Orleans
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our Thanksgiving dinner was wonderful—the website did not mention all the items on the set menu. Better than advertised!
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curtis
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very lovely experience food was delicious and service was amazing
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Paula
Newcastle
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was my second time dining here. The first time was a few weeks ago and the experience was excellent. This time our steak was served and it smelled and tasted bad. While they quickly removed and prepared a chicken dish, I wouldn’t go back. Paying $300 for dinner requires a certain expectation and bad meat has ruined my brand experience. I won’t return again.
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J
Baltimore
12 reviews
3.0
12 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
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.
Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Washington, D.C.Responded 3 days ago
Thanks for the feedback. We're sorry to hear about your recent experience at Truluck's. We understand that waiting for your food and missing items can be frustrating, and we apologize for the inconvenience caused. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our ambiance and received good items, but we're disappointed that our service didn't meet your expectations. Your comments will be taken into consideration as we strive to improve our services. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again and provide a better experience. Keegan, General Manager
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Marilyn
Baltimore
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
I know Truluck has had better nights but unfortunately my experience this time was disappointing. Long gaps between orders and luke warm food. Thank you to the manager, John, for trying to make things better.
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Charlotte
Washington DC
24 reviews
4.0
24 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We went to celebrate the birthday of two people. The server Abi was very personable and recommended goof food selections It was a very pleasant surprise how the restaurant went out to make our birthdays very celebratory. My steak was delicious and cooked to as I requested and the cocktail was very good. Everyone in the party was pleased that I recommended the restaurant. I will definitely return again.
Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Washington, D.C.Responded 3 days ago
We're thrilled to hear that you and your friends had a memorable birthday celebration at Truluck's! It's great to know that our team made your day special. We're glad you enjoyed our food recommendations and the steak was cooked to your liking. It's always our goal to make special occasions memorable for our guests. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to serving you again soon! Keegan, General Manager
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Charles
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome experience. Paul was great and i’ll definitely be back
Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Washington, D.C.Responded 3 days ago
Thanks for the feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you had an awesome experience at Truluck's! It's wonderful to know that our team was able to provide you with great service. We appreciate your high ratings and your comments about our food and value. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Keegan- General Manager
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Kim
Washington DC
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
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
Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Washington, D.C.Responded 3 days ago
Thanks for visiting us, Kim! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience at Truluck's. We're glad everything turned out well, and we're so glad to hear that you appreciated our food and service. We strive to provide an exceptional dining experience for all our guests, and your kind words truly mean a lot to us. We look forward to serving you again soon! Keegan, General Manager
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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 1887 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 reservation

2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 25 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
Neighborhood
Mount Vernon Square
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm 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
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/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 reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Gift card

TRU Ninety-Two Prix Fixe Menu for $49

Find Your Happy Place!

New York Strip

Crab Cake

Ribeye

Fresh Stone Crab Claws

FRESH FLORIDA STONE CRAB CLAWS

Appetizers

FRESH OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL*

OYSTERS ROCKEFELLER*

JUMBO SHRIMP COCKTAIL$25.00

AHI TUNA TARTARE*$19.00

JUMBO LUMP CRAB CAKE$25.00

SALT & PEPPER CALAMARI$22.00

PRIME MEATBALLS$14.00

PARKER HOUSE STYLE ROLLS$6.00

Soup & Salads

LOBSTER BISQUE$20.00

SONOMA GREENS SALAD$13.00

LITTLE GEM CAESAR SALAD*$15.00

ICEBERG WEDGE SALAD$17.00

TOMATO SALAD$17.00

Entree Salads

STEAK SALAD$31.00

BLUE CRAB LOUIE$33.00

MEDITERRANEAN SALAD$33.00

SALMON SONOMA*$27.00

SHRIMP CAESAR SALAD*$29.00

Sandwiches

CHICKEN SANDWICH$17.00

CRAB CAKE$26.00

PRIME BURGER*$19.00

LOBSTER ROLL$30.00

Chef Selects

BROILED SALMON

MISO-GLAZED SEABASS

SESAME SEARED TUNA*

SCALLOP & SHRIMP SAUTE

TROUT AMANDINE

ROCKFISH PONTCHARTRAIN

CHICKEN STROGANOFF$26.00

Prime Seafood

CHILEAN SEABASS$51.00

NORWEGIAN SALMON*$44.00

SUSHI GRADE TUNA*$45.00

IDAHO RAINBOW TROUT$25.00

ROCKFISH$45.00

Prime Steaks

FILET*

FILET MIGNON FLIGHT*$68.00

RIBEYE*$68.00

NEW YORK STRIP*$64.00

STEAK FRITES*$42.00

Indulge

PETIT COLD WATER LOBSTER TAIL$46.00

KING CRAB OSCAR$19.00

SEARED SEA SCALLOP$16.00

PONTCHARTRAIN TOPPING$13.00

DYNAMITE TOPPING$14.00

Plant-Based

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER STEAK$25.00

PAPPARDELLE BOLOGNESE$33.00

Vegetables Shared Accompaniments

ASPARAGUS$14.00

STEAMED SPINACH$13.00

CREAMED SPINACH$13.00

PAN-SEARED BROCCOLI$13.00

MUSHROOMS$13.00

FLORENTINE CAULIFLOWER "RICE"$13.00

Potatoes & Such Shared Accompaniments

TRUFFLE FRIES$17.00

PARMESAN MASHED POTATOES$12.00

LYONNAISE POTATOES$15.00

CRAB FRIED RICE$21.00