FAQs

Truluck’s is an upscale seafood, steak, and crab restaurant known as Ocean’s Finest Seafood & Crab. Founded in Houston in 1992, Truluck’s is a privately held restaurant group that has kept the same ownership and standards for more than three decades. The menu centers on fresh-caught crab – including King Crab, Dungeness, and Florida Stone Crab in season – alongside premium steaks, fresh fish, and a celebrated dessert program. With 12 restaurants across Texas, Florida, Illinois, and Washington, D.C., Truluck’s is built around the special occasion: a refined dining room, live entertainment at many locations, and a menu designed for celebrating. 

Truluck’s is a privately held restaurant group that has maintained the same ownership and standards since opening its first restaurant in Houston in 1992.

Truluck’s operates 12 restaurants across four regions. In Texas: Houston, The Woodlands, Dallas, Southlake, Plano, Austin Downtown, and Austin Arboretum. In Florida: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Naples. Plus Rosemont, Illinois, and Washington, D.C. Each location offers the full Truluck’s experience – fresh crab and seafood, premium steaks, and private dining – with menus, hours, and happy hour offerings that vary slightly by restaurant. You can find addresses, reservations, and location-specific details for every restaurant on the Truluck’s locations page.

Truluck’s serves several crab varieties throughout the year. King Crab, Dungeness, and Wild Bairdi anchor the menu, each prepared to highlight its natural sweetness, and Florida Stone Crab claws join the lineup in season. The full selection and preparations are reflected on the Truluck’s menu and can vary slightly by location.

Truluck’s serves Florida Stone Crab claws only during the regulated harvest season, October 15 through May 1, in line with Florida conservation rules. The claws are pulled direct from Truluck’s own traps and brought to the table fresh – we never serve them frozen.

Truluck’s does not serve Florida Stone Crab in summer, as the season closes May 1. From late spring through the warmer months, our crab program shifts to Dungeness, Wild Bairdi, and Red King Crab, so guests can enjoy fresh, sustainably sourced crab outside of stone crab season.

TRU Ninety-Two is Truluck’s signature prix fixe experience, named for the year Truluck’s was founded in Houston in 1992. It offers a multi-course menu of Truluck’s favorites – fresh seafood, crab, and premium steaks – at a set price, making it an ideal way to experience the restaurant’s range in a single, curated meal. TRU Ninety-Two is a popular choice for special occasions and first-time guests. Availability and pricing vary by location and can be confirmed on the Truluck’s menu or with your local restaurant.

Truluck’s offers dedicated plant-based and gluten-free menu options across lunch, dinner, and private events, so guests with these preferences have full dishes to choose from rather than modifications alone.

Guests with food allergies or other dietary restrictions are encouraged to tell their server when ordering, so the culinary team can prepare dishes safely and recommend suitable options. For private events or larger parties, sharing dietary needs in advance helps the team plan the menu around them.

Truluck’s serves lunch at select locations, offering a focused midday menu of fresh seafood, crab, premium steaks, and lighter fare in the same refined setting as dinner. Lunch availability and hours vary by restaurant, and some locations offer a Lunch To-Go option for guests on the move. Because offerings differ by location, the best way to confirm lunch service and hours is to check your local restaurant’s location and menu page.

Though not required, we do recommend that our guests make a reservation so that they need not wait to be seated upon arrival. We will always make every effort to accommodate you as quickly as possible.

Truluck’s is a special-occasion restaurant; we ask guests to dress for the occasion. Gym wear is not permitted.  Learn more about Truluck’s dress code and dining guidelines.

Truluck’s offers valet parking at most of its locations. Availability and cost vary by restaurant – see your local Truluck’s page for details

Truluck’s is a special occasion restaurant dedicated to creating a memorable night out for ladies and gentlemen. We will always make every effort to accommodate any guest request, including dining with children. We ask that you call to inform us in advance so that we can make accommodations for young ones.

Truluck’s offers happy hour at several of its locations. Offerings and times vary by restaurant and are listed on each location and menu page.

Truluck’s offers live entertainment at many of its locations, with performance schedules that vary by restaurant.

Truluck’s happily prepares takeout orders from our restaurants. We do not offer delivery, which compromises the experience for guests dining at home and can disrupt guests dining in the restaurant.

Truluck’s is designed for the special occasion – birthdays, anniversaries, engagements, and milestone celebrations. As a fine-dining seafood and steak restaurant, Truluck’s pairs a refined dining room and attentive service with live entertainment at many locations to create a memorable night out. Guests celebrating a special event are encouraged to mention the occasion when reserving so the team can help make it memorable. For larger gatherings, every location offers private and group dining spaces with a dedicated Special Events Coordinator.

Each of our restaurants offer flexible choices in private and group dining spaces for corporate and social events, and our lounge, private dining rooms, and even the entire restaurant can be reserved for your event.

Each location has a dedicated Special Events Coordinator to assist in planning your event and décor. Sample menus can be seen on this website.

Truluck’s offers both electronic and printed gift cards, either of which we can send directly to the recipient on your behalf. Orders can be placed at our secure Gift Card Page

Truluck’s works exclusively with purveyors committed to sustainable and humane operations. We never serve endangered or overfished species and observe all Ocean Conservancy guidelines.

Truluck’s is always looking for dedicated professionals who want to build a career in hospitality. Learn more about joining the family on our Careers Page.

Truluck’s is committed to protecting the safety and well-being of both our guests and staff. Full details are on our Safety Measures page.

Truluck’s welcomes guest feedback as a way to keep improving. Please contact us to share your thoughts.