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Located in the heart of Washington, DC, Truluck's Ocean's Finest Seafood and Crab stands as a premier destination for seafood aficionados and steak lovers alike. This upscale seafood restaurant and steakhouse masterfully blends the freshest ocean treasures with expertly prepared prime cuts, offering a dining experience that delights all the senses.
From the moment you step inside, Truluck’s captivates with its sophisticated ambiance—warm, inviting chandeliers cast a gentle glow over a spacious and elegant interior, enhanced with live music that softly weaves through the background, creating the perfect setting for special celebrations or an indulgent night out. The lighting even extends to the innovative illuminated menus, which artfully illuminate your options in the cozy, dimly lit dining room.
The cuisine here is nothing short of spectacular. Signature dishes burst with fresh, vibrant flavors and impeccable presentation. Start your journey with the Oysters Rockefeller—each half shell bursting with rich, savory toppings—or the chilled Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail paired with their fiery atomic cocktail sauce that tingles on the palate. Seafood lovers rave about the Cold Water South African Lobster Tail, exquisitely butter-finished and carved tableside, served alongside creamy parmesan mashed potatoes and tender asparagus. For those craving land fare, the Tomahawk Steak commands attention with its succulent, melt-in-your-mouth richness.
Every plate is a celebration of texture and taste: the Crab & Shrimp Napoleon layers delicate seafood with crisp elements, while the Fish with Crab Fried Rice offers a perfect balance of savory and subtle sweetness. Don’t miss dessert—the Baked Alaska provides a theatrical flair with its flame-kissed meringue, and the Monster Carrot Cake leaves a lasting impression with its moist layers and spiced depth.
Cocktail enthusiasts will appreciate Truluck’s impressive martini offerings, the perfect aperitif to accompany your meal. The custom Martini Tesoro combines the warmth of El Tesoro Reposado tequila with exotic pandan liqueur and delicate chocolate bitters, delivering a “crazy good” complexity that lingers elegantly. Traditional drinks like the Single Barrel Manhattan showcase craftsmanship with bold rye whiskey harmonized by vermouth and bitters.
At its core, Truluck’s is distinguished by attentive and highly knowledgeable staff who elevate the dining experience. Patrons frequently commend servers like Avi and Carlos for their impeccable service, which ensures every visit feels personalized and effortless. The attention to detail—from gluten-free menu options to the extensive and expertly curated wine list—shows a commitment to exceeding expectations.
Whether you're celebrating a birthday, enjoying an intimate dinner, or simply treating yourself to the best seafood and steaks in DC, Truluck’s Ocean's Finest Seafood and Crab immerses you in a feast of fresh flavors, exceptional service, and a refined atmosphere that creates lasting memories.
We dined at 4p. Arrived 15mins early and found street parking right outside the restaurant. Valet is $27. Friendly and attentive staff and servers. Avi(our waiter) was excellent. They did have a gluten-free menu, an extensive wine menu, a pre fixe menu, and a regular menu that lit up (we thought was cool). We ordered crab cake, NY strip with veggies, claw cluster(cold dish on ice), Rockfish with creole sauce, shrimp, and crawfish(spicy), and dessert. Everything was great and good size portions. I got the Nutcracker rum punch which was ok. The bathrooms are upstairs (only negative) but they do have an elevator. Upstairs view is beautiful. Would probably dine up there next time we visit. We spent $450 including tip. About $380 for the meal. Would recommend for a celebration. Or as a gift to a seafood lover.
Visited for my son’s birthday. We were very excited for the Florida stone crab and they did not disappoint. We started with 4 large claws and oysters Rockefeller. Exceptional! The drinks, espresso martini and Old Forester old fashioned were perfect. This place is worth the money.
We frequent this restaurant when we were DC locals, the atmosphere is great chandeliers, live music, huge establishment, great service and the food presentation and flavor never disappoint. Highly recommend, serves a variable menu to satisfy any palate. We usually sit at the bar if going with a group recommend to reserve a table.
Fine dining as it's best. Great food, and excellent service!!! Staff was on point. Ambiance is great. Our group enjoyed the extra touches such as the menu lighting up when you open it to read it since it's dim warm lighting in there. Oysters, snow crab, caesar salad, fish, mushrooms, cauliflower rice and the freshly made bread roll were delicious. Delicious Ohhhhh and the carrot cake was just Devine. Wow! The best ever carrot cake I have tasted. Music playing in background was lovely too. I have been to San Diego's restaurant and the quality matches up with DC. Well done.
We went for my girlfriend’s birthday and I got to say this is the best restaurant for special occasions. Our waiter Carlos was perfect and made it a very great experience for us, if the man could get a raise he highly deserves it. I highly recommend this place and we will most definitely be back!
We mentioned it was our anniversary on OpenTable when we made the res. We were greeted at the door and congratulated by the host on our big day. We were led to our beautiful booth with a table covered in rose petals and a hand-written anniversary card, followed by complimentary prosecco from the manager. Our server Abi was especially attentive and warm. He answered all of our menu questions and even shared some history and traditions of the restaurant. Our food was gorgeous and delicious. Short wait times for each course. We were so impressed by the attentiveness of the staff. I spilled my water glass and they were quick to clean things up, assuring me not to worry. We were pampered the entire two hours! We ordered dessert and were also presented with a complimentary flaming baked Alaska with "Happy Anniversary" written in frosting. This restaurant did more to celebrate us than our own family did. The manager even followed us out the door to wish us well on our special night. We received a follow up phone call the next day to make sure we were satisfied. Prices were reasonable for the delicious meal we had. We were so impressed with every facet of this restaurant and if we lived in DC, it would be our favorite special place. Regardless -- we will certainly be back every time we visit this city. There are 12 Truluck restaurants in the US. I would trust attending any one of them for a special evening. Thank you to all the staff that made our evening unforgettable. (We gave the atmosphere 4 stars instead of 5 because we were not fans of the music playlist in the restaurant. It did not fit at all with the decor or style of the place and was a bit annoying.)
I went to Truluck’s in DC to celebrate my birthday and had an amazing experience. The food was excellent—I ordered the cod and rice and my friend had the salmon & rice, and both dishes were delicious. At the end of the night, the staff surprised me with a small birthday cake and sang, which made the evening extra special. Great food, attentive service, and a warm atmosphere. Highly recommend!