| Dallas Restaurant Reviews |
| Truluck's Steaks, Seafood, Stone Crab 2401 McKinney, Dallas, TX. 214-220-2401 (Second location at 5001 Beltline Rd. in Addison) |
Dallas Restaurant Review:
Truluck’s offers top-notch seafood and steaks in an elegant art deco diner.
SETTING - A neon-lit building in the trendy Uptown area of Dallas. There is another
Truluck's on Belt Line Road in busy Addison to the north, and they have locations in several
other cities in Texas and Florida.
FOOD - Truluck’s serves a variety of seafood and steaks, and not run-of-the-mill stuff. To
start, I like the Hot House Tomato Salad, at $10 almost a meal in itself. The Chicken & Corn
Chowder is excellent, and the Crab and Artichoke Bisque soup is a specialty. There are a bunch
of steaks and chops ($25-$45), and if you want to throw caution to the winds, consider the 16
oz. Niman Ranch Prime Hand-Cut Ribeye. They also offer King Crab legs large enough to be a
table leg; half a dozen grilled fishes; and a dozen other seafood dishes (such as Thai Chili Day
Boat Scallops in a sweet & spicy Thai chili glaze). The sides are also a little more creative
than the usual steak house fare, my favorite being the flavorful Crab Fried Rice. If you want
to see their menu, click here.
STONE CRAB CLAWS – Truluck’s is famous for their fresh Florida stone crab claws. They
come in Medium, Large, and Jumbo – all very large and very expensive – available October 15
to May 15. They are not only beautiful to look at, but are meaty, sweet, and delicious. Prices
range from $20-$59 depending on size and quantity. Truluck's sometimes offers an “all you
can eat" Stone Crab special ($59) – like on Monday nights and whenever they feel like it. If
they do – go for it! It includes all of their excellent soups, sides, and salads.
WINE - They have a steak house-quality wine list starting in the $40 range, and a
phenomenal 100 wines by the glass. You can also order them in samplers, or “flights” – three
1/3 servings to sample and compare. (Decisions, decisions.)
AMBIANCE - Old Chicago. You'll find dark, polished woods; black & white celebrity photos;
spacious & comfortable booths and tables; and maybe even Frank Sinatra playing lightly in the
background. They also have a comfortable patio for the many months of nice Dallas weather
(the one in Uptown is better than Addison).
RESERVATIONS - Recommended.
BOTTOM LINE - Truluck’s is a sleeper – you may not expect much when you first lay eyes on
their deco diner exterior, but you'll be pleasantly surprised.
Truluck’s offers top-notch seafood and steaks in an elegant art deco diner.
SETTING - A neon-lit building in the trendy Uptown area of Dallas. There is another
Truluck's on Belt Line Road in busy Addison to the north, and they have locations in several
other cities in Texas and Florida.
FOOD - Truluck’s serves a variety of seafood and steaks, and not run-of-the-mill stuff. To
start, I like the Hot House Tomato Salad, at $10 almost a meal in itself. The Chicken & Corn
Chowder is excellent, and the Crab and Artichoke Bisque soup is a specialty. There are a bunch
of steaks and chops ($25-$45), and if you want to throw caution to the winds, consider the 16
oz. Niman Ranch Prime Hand-Cut Ribeye. They also offer King Crab legs large enough to be a
table leg; half a dozen grilled fishes; and a dozen other seafood dishes (such as Thai Chili Day
Boat Scallops in a sweet & spicy Thai chili glaze). The sides are also a little more creative
than the usual steak house fare, my favorite being the flavorful Crab Fried Rice. If you want
to see their menu, click here.
STONE CRAB CLAWS – Truluck’s is famous for their fresh Florida stone crab claws. They
come in Medium, Large, and Jumbo – all very large and very expensive – available October 15
to May 15. They are not only beautiful to look at, but are meaty, sweet, and delicious. Prices
range from $20-$59 depending on size and quantity. Truluck's sometimes offers an “all you
can eat" Stone Crab special ($59) – like on Monday nights and whenever they feel like it. If
they do – go for it! It includes all of their excellent soups, sides, and salads.
WINE - They have a steak house-quality wine list starting in the $40 range, and a
phenomenal 100 wines by the glass. You can also order them in samplers, or “flights” – three
1/3 servings to sample and compare. (Decisions, decisions.)
AMBIANCE - Old Chicago. You'll find dark, polished woods; black & white celebrity photos;
spacious & comfortable booths and tables; and maybe even Frank Sinatra playing lightly in the
background. They also have a comfortable patio for the many months of nice Dallas weather
(the one in Uptown is better than Addison).
RESERVATIONS - Recommended.
BOTTOM LINE - Truluck’s is a sleeper – you may not expect much when you first lay eyes on
their deco diner exterior, but you'll be pleasantly surprised.
| An order of large, cracked Stone Crab claws. (photo by Truluck's) |