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

4.6

2004 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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2 people

17 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 26 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Fancy
Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails

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 Washington, D.C. 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 11:30–22:00 Sat 16:00–22:00 Sun 14:00–21:00
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
Area
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, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

TRU Ninety-Two Prix Fixe Menu for $49
US$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.
Celebrate Mom with the Gift of Kendra Scott!
US$75.00 per party
Prepaid
11 May 2025 only
🎀Show your appreciation with an exceptional dining experience, paired with a timeless gift*. 💎Treat her to a stunning Kendra Scott Ott Adjustable Chain Bracelet in Gold, beautifully paired with a delicate long stemmed rose.🌹 This modern, minimal bracelet offers a subtle sparkle and an adjustable fit, making it the perfect standalone piece or an elegant addition to any stack. 💝Give Mom a gift as special as she is and make this Mother’s Day one to remember. Your bracelet is waiting.💖 BRACELET SPECS: 14K yellow gold-over-brass / 9” L fully extended / Cubic Zirconia

Private dining

Offers

Find Your Happy Place!
Multiple dates available
Sun - 14:00 - 18:00,Mon - Fri - 11:30 - 18:00,Sat - 17:00 - 18:00
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 | Market Price
OYSTERS ROCKEFELLER*
creamed spinach, parmesan cheese, finished with Pernod
- eachUS$8.00
JUMBO SHRIMP COCKTAILUS$25.00
horseradish-cocktail sauce
AHI TUNA TARTARE*US$19.00
avocado, jalapeno, mango, ponzu, sesame oil, crispy wonton chips
JUMBO LUMP CRAB CAKEUS$25.00
dilled tartar sauce
SALT & PEPPER CALAMARIUS$22.00
blistered shishitos, red fresno peppers, thai basil, sweet chili glaze, dynamite aioli
PRIME MEATBALLSUS$14.00
house steak sauce
PARKER HOUSE STYLE ROLLSUS$6.00
butter brushed, parmesan finished

Soup & Salads

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

Entree Salads

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

Sandwiches

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

Chef Selects

BROILED SALMON
blue crab, shrimp, roasted jalapeno bearnaise
- fullUS$51.00
- petitUS$36.00
MISO-GLAZED SEABASS
crab fried rice, chilled cucumber slaw
- fullUS$57.00
- petitUS$38.00
SESAME SEARED TUNA*
parmesan mashed potatoes, tamari reduction
- fullUS$52.00
- petitUS$38.00
SCALLOP & SHRIMP SAUTE
florentine cauliflower rice, lemon vinaigrette
- fullUS$58.00
- petitUS$42.00
TROUT AMANDINE
parmesan mashed potatoes, lemon-caper butter
- fullUS$32.00
- petitUS$21.00
ROCKFISH PONTCHARTRAIN
rice pilaf, shrimp, crawfish, piquant creole sauce
- fullUS$54.00
- petitUS$39.00
CHICKEN STROGANOFFUS$26.00
natural airline breast, creamy mushroom sauce, parmesan mashed potatoes

Prime Seafood

CHILEAN SEABASSUS$51.00
NORWEGIAN SALMON*US$44.00
SUSHI GRADE TUNA*US$45.00
IDAHO RAINBOW TROUTUS$25.00
ROCKFISHUS$45.00

Prime Steaks

FILET MIGNON*
barrel-cut
- 8 oz.US$54.00
- 12 oz.US$65.00
FILET MIGNON FLIGHT*US$68.00
three petit broiled filets, distinctly designed & seasonally crafted
PRIME RIBEYE*US$68.00
center-cut boneless
PRIME NEW YORK STRIP*US$64.00
center-cut
PRIME STEAK FRITES*US$42.00
chef's cut, truffle fries, tartar bearnaise

Indulge

PETIT COLD WATER LOBSTER TAILUS$50.00
KING CRAB OSCARUS$19.00
SEARED SEA SCALLOPUS$16.00
PONTCHARTRAIN TOPPINGUS$13.00
DYNAMITE TOPPINGUS$14.00

Plant-Based

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

Vegetables Shared Accompaniments

ASPARAGUSUS$14.00
STEAMED SPINACHUS$13.00
CREAMED SPINACHUS$13.00
PAN-SEARED BROCCOLIUS$13.00
MUSHROOMSUS$13.00
FLORENTINE CAULIFLOWER "RICE"US$13.00

Potatoes & Such Shared Accompaniments

TRUFFLE FRIESUS$17.00
PARMESAN MASHED POTATOESUS$12.00
LYONNAISE POTATOESUS$15.00
CRAB FRIED RICEUS$21.00
MACARONI & CHEESE
- 18
- add king crabUS$28.00

Zero Proof

BERRY PATCHUS$12.00
strawberry, almond, fresh lime, sparkling coconut
BLACKBERRY BRAMBLEUS$12.00
blackberry, habanero, fresh lime, soda water
HIBISCUS FRESCAUS$12.00
hibiscus, spiced orange, almond, fresh lemon, fresh lime, soda water

Cocktails

VOILA!US$20.50
A sensory tour de force of dry ice smoke, vodka, framboise, fresh lime, pineapple
SANGRIAUS$19.50
house made secret recipe
FIRST CRUSHUS$19.50
vodka, almond, berry tea, cherry liqueur, fresh lemon
SMOKE IN THE GARDENUS$20.50
mezcal, botanical liqueur, hibiscus, fresh lime
LIVELY UPUS$19.50
gin, raspberry, fresh lime, ginger beer, cucumber slices
HOUSE OLD FASHIONEDUS$19.50
bourbon, spiced orange, angostura, orange bitters
RUM FASHIONEDUS$19.50
rum, mandarin orange-lime, angostura
HIGH FLIERUS$19.50
bourbon, amaro, lime, mandarin, fresh lemon, splash of bubbles
SPICY BLACKBERRY MARGARITAUS$19.50
tequila, orange liqueur, blackberry, fresh lime, habanero
TRU STORYUS$19.50
tequila, licor 43, pineapple, guava, fresh lime
ESPRESSO MARTINIUS$20.50
vodka, amaro, demerara gum, espresso "$1 of each sold is donated to the PTSD Foundation of America to benefit our veterans"
LAKE COMO COOLERUS$19.50
amaro, berry tea, fresh lime, ginger beer - Low ABV

What 2,004 people are saying

Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Washington, D.C. reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

District of Columbia
Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Truluck's in Washington, D.C. is a standout seafood destination praised for its "amazing service" and "fantastic food." Diners highlight the fresh, flavorful seafood and attentive staff who create memorable experiences. While some found pricing high, many agree that the quality justifies it. Ideal for special occasions, the restaurant's ambiance and live music add to its charm.

2,004 Reviews

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Mike VIP
Washington DC24 reviews
2.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Nice ambience and service. Over priced for what they give you. Their steak was more like a kabob. Not well cooked either. Steak was too hard and dry even though I ordered medium.
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MeKeys
Washington DC5 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went for an early dinner withb the ladies after a day of shopping and museums. Paul was phenomenal and we cannot wait to visit him again.
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Joseph VIP
Richmond56 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Wonderful food Loved the sea bass Great service
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Jared
Washington DC8 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent dining choice in the DC area, the food and service was all to be desired
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David VIP
Chicago3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Phenomenal restaurant! Our waiter was so nice and prompt. Food was amazing!
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OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great server, manager and overall service. Food was phenomenal!
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TonyP VIP
Washington DC3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience as always! Our waiter Paul was friendly and very knowledgeable. I do miss the live music but the food was top notch!
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing! Truly phenomenal dining experience. It was my wife and I second marriage anniversary and they took care of us. Waiting staff has a great knowledge of the menu, the source of the food, and how it’s prepared. I can’t describe it as anything else other than Phenomenal! They included a complimentary Alaskan layer cake for our anniversary. Amazing establishment rare qualities of food as well. 100/10!
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RashondaC
Philadelphia8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went here for husbands birthday everything was beautiful! They had a live musician he was amazing, the atmosphere was beautiful, the staff was great. The crab fried rice was chef’s kiss, for his birthday they brought out this desert that they lit on fire it was an ice cream cake it as so yummy. I can’t wait to visit dc again .
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Porcelain
Washington DC1 review
5.0
Dined on 8 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is by far the best dining experience I've ever had in my life. I was a regular at the bar area but the dining room has also gained a new fan. Absolutely stunning
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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 4.6 stars by 2004 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 booking

2 people

17 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 26 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
Area
Mount Vernon Square
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 11:30–22:00 Sat 16:00–22:00 Sun 14:00–21:00
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, Takeaway, 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 booking

About this restaurant

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Gift card

TRU Ninety-Two Prix Fixe Menu for $49

Celebrate Mom with the Gift of Kendra Scott!

The Ocean Room

The Marina Room

The Shoreline Room

Custom inquiry

Find Your Happy Place!

FILET MIGNON

New York Strip

Crab Cake

Fresh Stone Crab Claws

FRESH FLORIDA STONE CRAB CLAWS

Appetizers

FRESH OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL*

OYSTERS ROCKEFELLER*

JUMBO SHRIMP COCKTAILUS$25.00

AHI TUNA TARTARE*US$19.00

JUMBO LUMP CRAB CAKEUS$25.00

SALT & PEPPER CALAMARIUS$22.00

PRIME MEATBALLSUS$14.00

PARKER HOUSE STYLE ROLLSUS$6.00

Soup & Salads

LOBSTER BISQUEUS$20.00

SONOMA GREENS SALADUS$13.00

LITTLE GEM CAESAR SALAD*US$15.00

ICEBERG WEDGE SALADUS$17.00

TOMATO SALADUS$17.00

Entree Salads

STEAK SALADUS$31.00

BLUE CRAB LOUIEUS$33.00

MEDITERRANEAN SALADUS$33.00

SALMON SONOMA*US$27.00

SHRIMP CAESAR SALAD*US$29.00

Sandwiches

CHICKEN SANDWICHUS$17.00

CRAB CAKEUS$26.00

PRIME BURGER*US$19.00

LOBSTER ROLLUS$30.00

Chef Selects

BROILED SALMON

MISO-GLAZED SEABASS

SESAME SEARED TUNA*

SCALLOP & SHRIMP SAUTE

TROUT AMANDINE

ROCKFISH PONTCHARTRAIN

CHICKEN STROGANOFFUS$26.00

Prime Seafood

CHILEAN SEABASSUS$51.00

NORWEGIAN SALMON*US$44.00

SUSHI GRADE TUNA*US$45.00

IDAHO RAINBOW TROUTUS$25.00

ROCKFISHUS$45.00

Prime Steaks

FILET MIGNON*

FILET MIGNON FLIGHT*US$68.00

PRIME RIBEYE*US$68.00

PRIME NEW YORK STRIP*US$64.00

PRIME STEAK FRITES*US$42.00

Indulge

PETIT COLD WATER LOBSTER TAILUS$50.00

KING CRAB OSCARUS$19.00

SEARED SEA SCALLOPUS$16.00

PONTCHARTRAIN TOPPINGUS$13.00

DYNAMITE TOPPINGUS$14.00

Plant-Based

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER STEAKUS$25.00

PAPPARDELLE BOLOGNESEUS$33.00

Vegetables Shared Accompaniments

ASPARAGUSUS$14.00

STEAMED SPINACHUS$13.00

CREAMED SPINACHUS$13.00

PAN-SEARED BROCCOLIUS$13.00

MUSHROOMSUS$13.00

FLORENTINE CAULIFLOWER "RICE"US$13.00