Crack into the Season at Truluck’s South Florida
Florida’s stone crab season is back, and Truluck’s Ocean’s Finest Seafood and Crab is the catch of the season starting Oct. 16! Surf and turf lovers can crack into the season at Truluck’s two South Florida restaurants in Miami and Fort Lauderdale, where the menu features fresh, never-frozen stone crabs, the viral $100 martini with caviar-stuffed olives, seasonal cocktails of the month, a Thanksgiving feast, late-night happy hour and more.
'Tis the season to celebrate! From intimate holiday toasts to big, joyful gatherings, Truluck's turns every moment at the table into a memory worth savoring. Private dining and group celebrations feature fresh seafood and hand-cut steaks, so guests can come hungry and leave merry.
Stone Crab Season:
Fall marks the highly anticipated arrival of Florida Stone Crab season, from Oct. 16 through May 1. Sweet, succulent and unmistakably fresh, Florida stone crab is a delicacy unlike any other. Truluck’s delivers South Florida diners world-class, fresh, never frozen, Florida stone crab, at the peak of freshness. From trap to table at every visit, Truluck’s serves each claw fully cooked, chilled, pre-cracked, and ready to savor, accompanied by their signature mustard sauce that’s been perfected over countless seasons. For more than 30 years, Truluck’s Florida stone crab has been captured and prepared humanely and sustainably by a dedicated team of crabbing professional partners.
Truluck’s Florida stone crab is the perfect way to elevate the everyday or celebrate a special occasion. Pair Truluck’s Florida stone crab experience with its signature menu offerings, from expertly butchered, hand-cut steaks featuring 100% USDA Prime beef aged a minimum of 30 days to extraordinary TRU PEARL oysters.
Seafood lovers can also indulge in the sweet, delicate flavors of fresh crab all year long with Truluck’s Crab Crab Crab menu. Enjoy each selection in ½-pound increments or experience all three together as a Crab Flight. Options include Dungeness Crab: Pacific Northwest ($28), Wild Bairdi Crab: Alaska ($35), Red King Crab: Bering Sea ($88) and the Crab Flight of all three for $150.
$100 Martinis:
A sip, a snack, and a show all in one glass! Truluck's $100 martini that went viral in Houston and Dallas just landed in South Florida, and it’s worth raising a glass to. The $100 Martini is more than a cocktail; it’s a tableside experience. A sleek bar cart is rolled right to the table, where the martini is crafted and finished for an unforgettable sip.
The Caviar Martini ($100): Ice-cold Belvedere 10 vodka, stirred tableside and crowned with four caviar-stuffed olives.
Nolet's Reserve Martini ($100): Rare, remarkable Nolet's Reserve gin, stirred tableside and paired with juicy berries that make every sip pop.
Add a caviar-stuffed olive to any martini for $10
Thanksgiving:
A feast worth giving thanks for! Celebrate Thanksgiving at Truluck’s on Thursday, Nov. 26, from 12 to 9 p.m., with a three-course pre-fixe menu for $59 for adults and $29 for children 12 and under.
For the first course, guests can choose from the cauliflower-brown butter soup, little gem Caesar salad or the Sonoma greens salad. The second course features herb-roasted Turkey Breast with parmesan mashed potatoes, cornbread stuffing, broccoli-rice casserole, giblet gravy, and cranberry apple compote. The third course allows guests to choose from carrot cake or warm bourbon apple-spiced butter cake. Family-style side additions that are available à la carte include king crab mac & cheese ($29), lyonnaise potatoes ($15), creamed spinach ($14), asparagus ($16) and pan-seared broccoli ($14). To-go Thanksgiving leftovers are available for $24.
Perfect wine pairings include:
Davis Bynum, Chardonnay, Russian River: $14 a glass | $54 for a bottle
Markus Molitor, Riesling, Haus Klosterberg, Spӓtlese, Mosel: $18 for a glass | $68 for a bottle
Calera, Pinot Noir, Monterey: $14.50 for a glass | $56 for a bottle
Roth, Sonoma, Cabernet Sauvignon: $14 for a glass | $54 for a bottle
Cocktails of the Month: Each of Truluck's seasonal cocktails is built to match the mood of the month, from the first cool days of fall to making spirits bright for the holidays.
October: Autumn Blaze ($24): Autumn Blaze is meant to ease guests into cooler weather. It’s made with Truluck's own Single Barrel Knob Creek bourbon, which comes in at more than 120 proof, shaken with fresh strawberry, lemon and orange bitters and a touch of mezcal. The result is a vibrant cocktail that evokes leaves changing color and temperatures dropping.
November: Brother’s Bond Old Fashioned ($26): This limited-time cocktail is not an old fashioned guests can make at home. It uses Truluck's own Single Barrel Bourbon from Brother's Bond, the brand's first single barrel release. The bourbon is stirred with a hint of fig, chipotle cacao bitters and a house cordial that combines espresso, orange, honey and toffee.
December: Holiday NOG ($19): This spiced cocktail combines bourbon and bourbon cream for a mellow, sensory drink that recalls holidays past.
Nutcracker Rum Punch ($19): This punch embodies a childhood rum ball or a sneaked sip from the holiday punch bowl. It has a little naughty heat and spicy intensity, balanced with honey and fruit.
Sommelier’s Secret Red Wine Challenge ($20 per glass):
From Oct. 1 through Oct. 31, Truluck’s will offer a Sommelier’s Secret Red Wine Challenge. It is $20 a glass, and if guests guess what wine it is, it’s free.
Holiday Parties:
Eat, drink and be merry! Holiday cheer is served at Truluck's. The Miami and Fort Lauderdale locations offer an elevated setting for making unforgettable holiday memories. Truluck’s was made for these moments and is all about elevating every occasion to momentous new heights. With flexible floor plans and a variety of spaces for group dining, Truluck’s can accommodate intimate gatherings and grand celebrations alike. Everything, from menu to décor, can be tailored to fit the special event. For more information about holiday parties, contact Elizabeth Nourse at ftlevents@trulucks.com for Fort Lauderdale or miamievents@trulucks.com for Miami.
Extended Half-Off Happy Hour:
Sip, shuck and unwind! Guests can also raise a glass to the season with extended happy hour specials. Evenings start at Truluck’s with 50% off handcrafted cocktails, wines by the glass, spirits and oysters available daily, exclusively in the Truluck’s bar during Happy Hour.
Miami: Monday through Thursday, from 4 p.m. to close; Friday, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. to close; Saturday from 2 to 6:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. to close; and Sunday from 2 to 6:30 p.m.
Fort Lauderdale: Sunday through Thursday, from 4 p.m. to close and Friday and Saturday from 4 to 6:30 p.m.
At Truluck’s Miami, the night lingers a little longer, the cocktails flow a little smoother, and the piano plays guests' favorite tunes. Guests are invited to sip, sway and sing along as the evening comes alive in the late-night piano lounge with live music Wednesday through Sunday from 7 to 10:30 p.m.
TRU Ninety-Two Menu:
Truluck’s TRU Ninety-Two three-course prix fixe menu is available Monday through Saturday until 6 p.m. and all day Sunday for $59 at the Fort Lauderdale location. Starters include a selection of Little Gem Caesar Salad, Sonoma Greens Salad, Iceberg Wedge Salad, Tomato Salad, Warm Baby Spinach Salad (for a $5 upgrade), Shrimp Cocktail, Lobster Bisque or the Prime Meatballs. Guests can choose from one entrée: Jalapeño Salmon Béarnaise, Sesame Seared Tuna, Petit Scallop & Shrimp Sauté, Filet Mignon 6 oz* (an 8 oz upgrade is available for $9 or 12 oz for $16), Roasted Natural Chicken, Pappardelle Bolognese, or the Ora King Salmon (for a $10 upgrade). To finish, they can choose one: Petit Carrot Cake, Petit Chocolate Malt Cake, Petit Key Lime Pie or the Warm Butter Cake (a $7 upgrade).
Guests at Truluck’s South Florida locations in Miami and Fort Lauderdale can enjoy the Prime Rib Sundays offering as part of the restaurant's TRU Ninety-Two prix fixe menu, or à la carte. Priced at just $59, the three-course format features a 14-oz slow-roasted, carved-to-order, expertly crafted prime rib served with shallot-rosemary jus and a classic baked potato. Guests can upgrade to an 18-oz portion for $15.00.
About Truluck’s Ocean’s Finest Seafood and Crab:
Truluck’s is a premier dining destination, renowned for high-quality seafood, exceptional service, and steadfast dedication to sustainability. Since opening its flagship restaurant in Houston in 1992, Truluck’s has crafted unforgettable experiences, one memorable meal at a time, for guests in 12 locations across Florida, Texas, Illinois, and Washington, D.C. Truluck’s has two South Florida locations: Miami (Brickell) and Fort Lauderdale (A1A).
The Miami restaurant is located at 777 Brickell Ave., Suite 100, Miami, FL. Hours of operation are Monday-Thursday from 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday from 2 to 11 p.m. and Sunday from 2 to 10 p.m.
The Fort Lauderdale restaurant is located at 701 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Suite CU1, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304. Hours of operation are Monday- Saturday from 4 to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 4 to 9 p.m.