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Trulucks Seafood Downtown

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400 Colorado St
Austin, TX 78701

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Trulucks Seafood Downtown
Local(512) 482-9000

400 Colorado St
Austin, TX 78701

http://www.trulucks.com

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Yelp.com Review - by Stephen P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Trulucks is a really great place to get some seafood. Everything on the menu is very fresh, the waitstaff is very professional, and this is a really nice place. Dinner at Trulucks isn't cheap, but I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by C M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Went here with my sweetie on Valentines. The service was literally the best we'd ever ever experienced and the food & wine simply delectable. Can't wait until they open in La Jolla!
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Anna S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I headed to Trulucks during Ausitn Restaurant Week. I had never been there before, but had heard ravishing remarks about their seafood and general atomosphere. To start--mad props to our waiter...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Davis T.

4.0 of 5 stars. My dining experience was great with the restaurant. The wine and the food were good combination. A little pricey $40 just by myself. But will definitely go there again when I visit Austin.8.5 out...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by John R.

3.0 of 5 stars. My experience with Truluck's was during Austin Restaurant Week. My selected meal was the crab and corn chowder and butter poached ranch sirloin. My dining partner chose the sonoma salad and grilled...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Emily P.

3.0 of 5 stars. Let me preface this by saying....this is not where my boyfriend and I "fit in" ....we're way more in to good, cheap food, but it had been a while since we'd gone to a "fancy" place and it's restaurant...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Stacey P.

5.0 of 5 stars. I really love Trulucks, we always have great service and the food never disappoints. We had guest in from out of town and took them here and we all really enjoyed the meal. There were five of us, we...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jens B.

5.0 of 5 stars. One of my mantra's is... Don't Yelp a joint unless you have been there since becoming a member... one of my perennial favorite restaurants in Austin, has been Trulucks. Out of the blue, we ended up...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Greg A.

4.0 of 5 stars. Excellent seafood and a large wine list in the warehouse district.. Try the snapper.
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jonathan H.

4.0 of 5 stars. I could not ask for a better experience for my first meal in Austin, Texas. Truluck's sets the bar for all restaurants in the area to compare. The unassuming exterior is juxtaposed by the pianist,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Cliff N.

5.0 of 5 stars. I really liked this place.... good service.... a little wait sometimes but the food has been awesome...... had friends in from out of town a month ago... they really liked it... and they are the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Morgan M.

3.0 of 5 stars. I really want to like this place. I hear a lot of friends complain of the difficulty of parking downtown but I think it's worth it. There are some great place and some that really stink. Truluck's...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Betty L.

4.0 of 5 stars. I came here on a Thursday night for dinner with my husband. The attire is dressy which they don't enforce, but they do strive to create an elegant atmosphere. First, I recommend just going with valet...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Heinz G.

3.0 of 5 stars. Decent food, excellent service. For the price the food could have been a bit better.
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kathleen C.

5.0 of 5 stars. We celebrating my husband's 50th birthday here. It is our favorite resturant in Austin. The manager there took a personal and active interest in the food and service. We had reservations for 8 and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Grace T.

4.0 of 5 stars. I got to experience Truluck's during my friend's wedding rehearsal dinner. We were seated in a dining room downstairs. The service was fantastic and the food was great too. I had the tenderloin,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Timothy S.

5.0 of 5 stars. i really dont like seafood, but if i had to recommend a seafood to someone in austin, it would be here or Roys. this place is great.they do have $5 water you can get in a glass bottle. i think there...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Dan K.

4.0 of 5 stars. Very good, don't hesitate if you want to try the finer places Austin has to offer. Again I don't mind spending $$$ when you get good food.Enjoyable.
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Tom M.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is 5 stars every step of the way. My lady and I made a reservation same day and we got a nice table. We were splurging, so bear with me. She had the crab cake appetizer - amazing...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Doug M.

5.0 of 5 stars. This restaurant was the culinary highlight of our stay in Austin. Ryan, our waiter, was great and the food was top-notch.Yes, it's a little spendy but the food quality was excellent, the service was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by James C.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place has first-rate food and service. The wait staff (we sat at the bar) were very friendly and efficient. Food and wine were excellent. Nice atmosphere and comfortable for a great meal.
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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Best Seafood in Austin

Perfect service, great food, wine list is deep. Eat in the dining room or at the bar, same great experience. It is pricey though but you get what you pay for.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jocelyn W.

4.0 of 5 stars. I went to Truluck's downtown Sunday night with 5 girlfriends for Restaurant Week. I thought the menu was a really good value for $35, and the service was outstanding. For the appetizer, we had stone...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kimberly H.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is wonderful; located in downtown Austin. I have been here twice on 2 visits to some relatives who recently moved from CA to TX. The food here is so good. My hubby and I ordered the crab...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Joob B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Shout out to Ryan our server. Great personality without being obnoxious. Took care of all of our requests. Even called the next day to thank us!The Seafood tower. Now this is great. Pick what you want...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike D.

3.0 of 5 stars. I was really expecting a nicer experience than the one I got, sadly.I had eaten at Truluck's many times before, and always enjoyed myself thoroughly.This time was slightly different. We received a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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Excellent food and service

I've been several times and found the food outstanding and the service excellent as well. Kind of old school restaurant with a great seafod selection that is very modern. We loved the lobster and the crabcakes...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Lindsay F.

5.0 of 5 stars. So yes, this place is expensive. Prepare yourself to spend maybe 150-200 dollars on a dinner for 2, depending easily on what you get...I will say that I had Norwegian crab myself and it was the best....
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Priscilla W.

5.0 of 5 stars. Trulucks is now one of my favorite restaurants ever. Expensive but worth it. We got the crabcake app, the jalepeno salmon and the red snapper. Every bite was delicious. Good food. Good wine. Good...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Johanna C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Holy Mackerel, Truluck's seafood is heavenly! Let me preface by saying that I don't care for fish, except for raw tuna. Otherwise, I pretty much pass on fish. Well...there are those times when Dad...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Ken K.

4.0 of 5 stars. I felt a little out of place coming here since the four of us had just finished a segway tour through the city (hey, don't judge... it was fun) and we weren't exactly dressed for this sort of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Matt Q.

1.0 of 5 stars. As a follow-up... instead of Truluck's we had an incredible NYE dinner at Eddie V's. Dinner at Eddie V's of the best meals I've ever had in Austin. See my review for more info.The four of us ordered...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Brittany S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Mmmmm, trulucks. So what, i have expensive taste. i LOVE their lobster tail, crab meat appetizer, and they are so accommodating :) I wish i could afford to go here once a year, maybe i should look...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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Truly Unforgettable!

My bride-to-be and I had our rehearsal dinner at Truluck's. The food and service were so spectacular, we went back to celebrate our first anniversary. To our amazement, the second evening at Truluck's was even...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by April C.

4.0 of 5 stars. The atmosphere of Trulucks is very nice (think urban steakhouse), and the host didn't blink an eye at our severely underdressed party of five. We were super-casual and probably sweaty from walking...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mardi T.

5.0 of 5 stars. My boyfriend and I had a wonderful time at Trulucks when we were in town for the OSU v. UT game. We stumbled in...starving....and found seats that the bar. The service at the bar was phenomenal!...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Anitra P.

4.0 of 5 stars. I have only been here once and that was just for drinks and appetizers but I would like to go back when I'm craving seafood.I was with a group of eight on our way to a show at Antone's when we all...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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Great option for seafood

Trulucks is a great option for fresh seafood. It's pricey, I'd say...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Gil G.

4.0 of 5 stars. I have to say, the food here is VERY VERY good but VERY VERY expensive. I got the steak filet: awesome. My husband got the fried shrimp: even MORE awesome. We couldn't fit dessert, but we couldn't...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristine F.

5.0 of 5 stars. This was a really nice restaurant in downtown Austin. After dining at many fancy pants restaurants in Los Angeles over the past year, I would rate this restaurant as one of the best restaurants I had...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Perhaps the single most impressive thing about this place is they have their own bottled water. The seafood menu is extensive. I don't eat shellfish so I had a hell of a time finding something on...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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Excellent food, great staff

Truluck's is by far one of the best restaurants in Austin. The food is consistently great and the staff is always helpful and kind. I would recommend Trulucks to anyone seeking a great meal and a good time.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mary S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I had a great time at this restaurant...My boyfriend and I decided upon Trulucks for our anniversary dinner. Although it's pretty fancy, we didn't dress up. So upon our arrival, our waiter, although...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen U.

4.0 of 5 stars. I recently moved away from Austin, but every time I come back to visit, I always make sure to hit up Trulucks.Their service is always friendly, no matter what you look like, or how you're dressed, or...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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Absolutely awesome experience - all around

Had a fabulous experience from the time we walked in the door. Our waitress, Erika W, was awesome! She assisted with selection of champagne and wine (based on what we usually drink), was very curtious,...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by craig b.

4.0 of 5 stars. Reliable and good. Nothing will blow you away here, but I don't think anyone will be disappointed.
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by thomas d.

4.0 of 5 stars. Trulucks does a nice job of being classy and is one of the few places I've found in Austin with good seafood.They also have a low-key bar area where you can order appetizers, etc. without the excess...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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Avoid This Place

We had eaten there in the past and enjoyed the meals. However this night was a surprise. I found that it had changed to an elitist club - I took my wife there to enjoy a meal and was told that we could only...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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highly professional, amazing food, delightful experience

I went there with my family and the experience was perfect from start to finish. the server was professional, friendly, and knowledgeable. We felt very taken care of. We will be returning and thanks for the...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Trulucks has always been a favorite of mine dating back several years now. Their service has always been great and I love their menu, variety, and ambience as well. I've been here for birthday...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Wei W.

4.0 of 5 stars. I have been here only once with a group. Service and ambiance were great. However, this is an expensive place for a full time student like me. But I have to admit that the food was excellent. I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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Trulucks

This is an ultimate seafood oasis. This is a great place for an intimate dinner or a business dinner. Truly high end.
kudzu.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Eric S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Very stately atmosphere. Our waitress was incredibly attentive and gave us all the time we needed to make our decision. The food came out relatively quickly, but the appetizers and salads were spaced...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrew G.

3.0 of 5 stars. I do so enjoy fine dining. I especially enjoy fine dining when it involves fine seafood and red meat products combined together. This wasn't always the case. Before I decided that I was going to add...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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Good service couldn't overcome noise, food quality

Our anticipation far exceeded the experience. Extremely loud music, totally inappropriate for dining made it dificult to hear our server, who was excellent, very gracious. The room was so dark we were...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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skip it

We were looking for some good seafood on our visit to Austin. Picked this restaurant by chance. Wow!!! The noise level in here is amazing. So loud we could barely hear our server, let alone our dining...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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Do yourself a favor

Save yourself from the overpriced, noisy atmosphere. While the service was good and the quality of the seafood acceptable, the uninspired chef's concoctions left quite a bit to be desired. I tried several of...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Audrey L.

5.0 of 5 stars. excellent service, food is amazing, and oooo the wines. the crab cakes of course are great, they have a seared tuna that was an appetizer and is now an entree which is ridiculous. im personally not a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by A.M. H.

4.0 of 5 stars. We were looking to dine at a place with exceptional dessert. A friend that absolutely loves the cheesecake here suggested Truluck's to us. So on her advice, we journeyed to Truluck's one Friday...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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Food and Service is consistent and excellent

We usually dine at the Arboretum location, which has a much nicer atmosphere by the way, but I wanted to leave a review here as well. When my hubby is craving seafood, we head to Trulucks. Sure it's expensive,...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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Fabulous Food and Fabulous Service ...want to be treated like royalty?

Fabulous dinner from the drinks before dinner to the wonderful dessert. Best of all we were treated like royalty...There were 4 in our party and the service was great and the food to die for. ...we walked in...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Terry C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Best crab cakes I've had, it is only one big one though. Nice atmosphere with good selection. This is perfect for that special night. I've had bad service at the Arboretum but downtown is great.
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Suzanne P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Truluck's is LOVERLY. I adore their stone crab claws. They are so yummy and I crave them. I haven't been in a long time, but I always have those fond memories. They are served chilled on ice, with a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Subina B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Fairly good seafood, yet impeccable service. Who else brings out hot towels after crab legs? My fiance took me there for our anniversary and they gave us complimentary dessert, a box of truffles, and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by URWhatUEa T.

4.0 of 5 stars. This location is MUCH better than the arboretum hell-hole. I've had some very nice dinners here. Sometimes the waiters make me laugh because they are trying to be so froo-froo about everything when...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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why do folks like this place?

As Steak and Fish places go this one is sub-par. I have been there 5 times...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Corey S.

5.0 of 5 stars. SHORT & SWEET: ever wonder what it would be like to be a crew member aboard a crab boat in the Bering Sea (a-la Discovery Channel's TV show The Deadliest Catch)?; the closest this reviewer will ever...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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FOUL!!!!!

I can see why this place closed for lunch- Smart move. Service was all over the place. I could not tell you who our server was at any point of the night. I think our table got handed over about three times....
citysearch.com - user review - 12/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Robin S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Let's talk first about decor.I hesitate to judge any restaurant because they have a giant fan with a fleur de lis centered on it surrounded by fake fish on all four walls. But only for a second, and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Marc A.

5.0 of 5 stars. I eat out approx 10 times a week and have enjoyed Truluck's for the last 6 years. I recently celebrated my 50th birthday with 8 of my best friends and the staff and service was exceptional. I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2007
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Solid Surf/Turf menu

Great seafood place for business or first date or maybe-romantic dinner. The hostesses can be just a little too fabulous and haven't quite gotten it through their heads that they're not doing anybody a favor...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by sarah s.

5.0 of 5 stars. The very first time I came here was the year 2000. I went with one of the owners of Powerhouse Gym, Pure Austin now. He knew some of the staff and the owner (who I admit is a client of mine), and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2007
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Best Restaurant in Town

This was the best Filet Mignon I've had in a very long time. I highly recommend this place.
kudzu.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Chad F.

4.0 of 5 stars. Memento 2: TruluckulescenceGuy walks into a bar. Ok, not a bar - the bar section of Trulucks, but "Guy walks into a bar" just makes for a better opening line. Anyhow, guy walks in with five of his...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Beth E.

4.0 of 5 stars. So I'm in Austin with 7 coworkers for a client meeting. We all fly in the night before the meeting, we meet up at the hotel because we're coming from opposite coasts, and introduce ourselves because...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Tara M.

4.0 of 5 stars. One of my favorite restaurants when I am craving expensive fish and not in the mood to cook.. I recently dined here with some girlfriends. We sat at the bar and tried several of their wine samplings...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Brady H.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've been here a few times with the coworkers and also with the clients. I've ate here a few times by myself in the bar - just a light dinner with a glass of wine.Last night we had a lovely dinner...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2007
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Excellent cuisine, contradictory service

This is an excellent restaurant to take your significant other or your loved one for fine dining. It has dim lighting, an intimate setting?.the ambiance perfect. The cuisine along with the presentation of it...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Isabelle K.

4.0 of 5 stars. Every dish is OK. Only one dish is really really good -- crab finger. I did some research before I went there. I heard about their crab fingers. But I didn't see it on the menu. So I asked the waiter...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by John P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Came here after a long day of video shooting and a quick nap. Let me tell you it was worth waking up for. Interior is notable but anyplace with tablecloths looks inviting after a long day. Martinis...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by John B.

4.0 of 5 stars. I won't go into the Stone Crab Claws as they have been covered there. But I prefer my claws hot not cold, that is how I get them in Florida. I like them that way. This is as good as it gets for...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2007
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Magical, romantic and a perfect date spot

On a recent visit to downtown Austin, I wanted to experience some great seafood for dinner. My date and I did some research, and initially selected Truluck's solely based on their friendly host and available...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/08/2007
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The ultimate seafood experience

I've reviewed this one before after an unbelievable experience but we were back recently and it blew us away again! I don't understand where this handful of unimpressive reviews is comming from. These people...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/07/2007
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Had better down the street

My wife and I visited the other night and sat in the bar. The bartender seemed very disinterested in us and wasnt much for conversation. We ordered some apps, the lobster dip which had an odd flavor, the Goat...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Erika S.

4.0 of 5 stars. The jalepeno salmon is worth every penny. Dynamic flavor. Anyways, that was my boyfriend's entree, I had something way less memorable, I think it was the pan-seared gulf red snapper. Maybe it was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2007
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Best Upscale Restaurant in Austin!

Truluck's is my favorite upscale restaurant in Austin. My favorite dishes are the crab fingers appetizer, wedge salad and pork chops. For dessert, you have to go for either the carrot cake (best I've ever had)...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Larry M.

2.0 of 5 stars. Despite the incredible location, the easy valet parking and fresh seafood, there is no reason why this unimaginative and corporate-feeling restaurant needs to be $70 a person, even with a decent...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Andy N.

1.0 of 5 stars. To paraphrase Danny Vermin (Joe Piscopo) in "Johnny Dangerously": "I ate at Truluck's once. *ONCE*!"Sorry, I'm gonna be a party pooper and say that this place ain't getting my money again.On the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2007
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Best all around restaurant in downtown Austin

I have over 14 years of experience in the food industry, I have eaten at restaurants in some of the greatest culinary cities in the world, I myself am a chef, and this place gets it right on all levels. I have...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Erik S.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is probably the nicest restaurant I've been to. It has a very nice patio where you can sit outside and the inside looked very nice too. The fish was excellent. They have a very nice variety of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2007
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Romantic and Yummy!

Best stone crab I've had...worth the cost as a special treat. This restaurant is pricey, but the food is consistently good, the service is consistently good, and the atmosphere is romantic, if not a b...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/07/2007
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The Perfect Valentines

From the moment I set foot inside their downtown location I was greeted and offered a drink at the bar while I waited. They gave all the women of the night roses before they sat us. We were just a party of two...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/20/2007
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Service good, food quality not up to par given price, cramped and noisy

My wife and two daughters returned to visit the newer Arboretum location following a trip to the downtown location two years ago with family visiting from California. The main motivation was the seafood, a...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/07/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Shellie F.

4.0 of 5 stars. Back when I was on the staff of a not-for-profit political organization, one of the perks was that my boss would bring me and my coworkers here for special occasions or lunch meetings. She liked the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Matthew C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Yes, the stone crab claws on a bed of ice are a delicacy! Too bad I almost felt discriminated against by a server who didn't want to wait on us. Maybe we were dressed too casually and were hinting we...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa G.

5.0 of 5 stars. I am a sucker for stone crab claws. I can hardly find them so I just about peed my pants when they had them! They were HUGE and delicious! My jalapeno salmon was so good, everyone else's entrees that...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Sonja B.

5.0 of 5 stars. If you want seafood in Austin, TX, you want Truluck's. Your mouth will thank you for it. Quite frankly, I can't think of one negative thing about the restaurant: great wait staff, great food, and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2006
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Great Restaurant Period

First off my review will be for Trulucks in the Arboretum area. This restaurant is very classy and I and my wife enjoyed the atmosphere very much. Our server Lucinda was wonderful and very attentive, the wine...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/09/2006
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Greastest Seafood Salmon is my favorite!! Wow awesome people!!

Wow want a great place to meet people is the piano bar !1 If you like wholesome and great staff .you will enjoy the wines and great drinks there. Food is the best especially the stone crab claws whew!! Overall...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/21/2006
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Truluck's Always Performs

I always find my visits to Truluck's to be pleasant. The service is always attentive, if a bit harried, and the food is excellent. But even more important is the management's commitment to excellent customer...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/03/2006
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Best restaurant in Austin

I've been in Austin for six years, and I try to save expensive dining for the places that are worth it. I've tried a few and in my experience, Truluck's is the one restaurant in Austin that is worth every...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/26/2006
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Spend lots, leave hungry

Very disappointing. Only place in Austin where I have spent $80 on my own meal and left hungry. Crab claws were great, but the cocktail sauce was horrible in a class all its own. Crab-Stuffed Red Snapper was...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/31/2006
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One of our top dining experiences EVER!!

We were a party of 7 that had to cancel our reservations downtown. We made later reservations at the Truluck's on Research. Melissa was our Server and offered the best recommendations, with prompt service and...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/22/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrew N.

5.0 of 5 stars. Best crab in Austin! I went to this one and also the new one up north at Great Hill & 183, pricey, but VERY good seafood. man, I want some of that crab claws RIGHT NOW!HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2006
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I'll never eat crab any where else!

Wow! Truluck's has become one of our favorite places to go, even just for a drink and appetizers. The bar has an awesome collection of wines, scotches, cognac, etc. The crab cakes are to die for. And I always...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/28/2006
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Simply Amazing

I am not a seafood lover, actually I have never liked it until I had the Alaskan Halibut. It was the perfect blend of texture and taste that I have ever put in my mouth. If Truluck's can make me like fish,...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/12/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Stephen V.

4.0 of 5 stars. If you're looking for seafood in Austin, this is the place to go. You won't find a better selection of oysters or crab anywhere else in town, and everything is prepared to perfection. Their...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Y G B.

5.0 of 5 stars. If I owned this restaurant, I'd call it TruLucks Stone Crab Claws (We Serve Other Stuff, Too). My menu selection never deviates: a couple dozen medium claws, or a couple dozen large claws (whatever...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2005
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Great Seafood.

I really enjoy going to Trulucks. The service and food are great. The downtown location can get a little loud if there are big parties eating there. The sesame seared Ahi tuna is served with a Tama...
judysbook.com - user review - 11/28/2005
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Truluck's

This place is fantastic! The seafood tastes very fresh and the atmosphere is great for a date or just to have a good time. I suggest trying their wine sampler. Just remember to make reservations!
judysbook.com - user review - 11/28/2005
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Fine seafood

Truluck's is great for a nice night out. The service is very professional, and the atmosphere is romantic. Try to avoid being sat at one of the small two person booths, as there isn't any room for you...
judysbook.com - user review - 10/08/2005
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Service is Poor. Food Average. Venue NOISY!

I've been to Truluck's many times and keep hoping it will get better. It's styled well and the food is always average. The service, although friendly, is always S L O W . Don't expect to get out of there in...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/24/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Laura A.

4.0 of 5 stars. I have no qualms about the food- which is consistently good. However, they have taken over 2 hours for my "express" lunch, from the the time we sat down until the time we left. Not so express.
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2005
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Soooooo Delicious!!!

My husband and I really enjoyed our dinner here. We decided to have appetizers as our meal and loved the hot and crunch shrimp, the crab cake was ALL crab(YUM) and the crab fried rice(new one for us) was just...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/25/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Edwyn E.

4.0 of 5 stars. There aren't many places to get good seafood in Austin - that's not cajunized or southernized - you can basically count all of the places off one hand. Truluck's has a prime location in the warehouse...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2005
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Fabulous!

Had to redo this review because went again and adored how wonderful the meal is. Only down point is the wait, sometimes it can get ridiculous. Reservations are highly recommended. Cakes - divine. Chocolate...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/23/2005
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Wonderful Experience

My Truluck's experience was absolutely wonderful. The bottle of wine was excellent. The center-cut tenderloin with the Parmesan mashed potatoes was simply delicious, and desert was absolutely to die for. Our...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/16/2005
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Great food, wine, and management

Manager was very accomodating as we were looking to celebrate a birthday. He gave us a great spot next to the kitchen. No complaints about the food, everything tasted great. The crusted trout was splendid. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/17/2004
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The Wild Ride of Service

My three experiences at Trulucks have always started horribly and ended wonderfully leaving me with a desire to return. The bad start is almost always precipitated by very rude, prententious, and ignorant...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/05/2004
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Eh.

My boyfriend and I were celebrating our year anniversary and we chose to go to Truluck's(I had heard amazing reviews about the restaurant and it was our first time to go...). We had reservations but got there...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/02/2004
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Wonderful Evening

We arrived at 9pm with a line of people waiting to be seated. We thought about leaving before we even put our name on the list but we took a look into the dining room and decided it was worth the wait....
citysearch.com - user review - 09/21/2004
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Absolutely FABulous

I LOVE going to Truluck's!!!!!! It is so nice to be able to walk into a fine dining restaurant and be fully welcomed with a child. I have a toddler and often dine alone with her. They go out of their way to...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/23/2004
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"SAMSHING!"

I HAVE DINED AT EVERY MEDIUM TO FINE DINING SPOT IN ALL OF DOWNTOWN AUSTIN AND ONLY TRULUCK'S STANDS OUT AS ABSOLUTELY SMASHING! WITH A WINE LIST THAT WILL TURN ANY HEAD FROM CALIFORNIA TO FRANCE AND CREATIVE...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/18/2004
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The best restaurant in Austin

The Filet Mignon is the best. The servers are really attentive and friendly.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/07/2004
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Not Worth the $$

The food was alright -- nothing special. Actually, I wasn't too impressed with my dish or my husband's, especially factoring in the high cost. I've found MUCH better seafood in Austin!
citysearch.com - user review - 02/19/2004
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Maybe I need to try again...

I recently spent an evening at Trulucks, my first time there. I had heard so many good things that I was expecting a lovely, relaxing evening. We were seated in the center of the restaurant and the acoustics...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/13/2004
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Tasty, tasty, tasty!

I had dinner at Truluck's with 15 friends and every dish was a delightful treat for the tongue. I didn't try the fish dishes (allergic), but each look wonderful and the aroma isn't something I will soon...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/21/2004
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Great restaurant

I have always had a great time at Truluck's - the atmosphere was energizing, the escobar is phenomenal, and the best part was that the waiter Chris is by the best server I have seen in some time now. Keep it...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/23/2003
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Excellent wine & fish

I have no complaints of this restaurant hands up. Fantastic food and good wine list. Service was great! It is very crowded, but, that isn't a surprise!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/07/2003
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Definitely worth the money!

My husband doesn't like any restaurants. We're from NY and I haven't taken him anywhere he likes including, Ruth Chris's, Sienna, Bellagio, Sullivans etc. He LOVED Truluck's! We will definitely go back. Make...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/21/2003
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Satisfying

It is always a pleasure when you leave a restaurant fully satisfied, as I have done after eating at Trulucks. They are consistent with great food, service, and management. They go out of their way to make sure...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/26/2003
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Stone Crab

What can I say about their stone crab. It was just delicous. I would go back there just for that crab. Their entree dish aren't bad either. They got very creative ideas, and willing to use techniques from...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/21/2003
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out on the town

This is a really well managed restaurant and is one of our favorites, may be somewhat pricie for a lot of families but is worth it.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/25/2002
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kamkam8791

I went to this restaurant with 3 friends. Two of them ordered the crab legs, another other the hot and crunchy fish filet and I ordered the tenderloin medallions. It was absolutely wonderful food. I could not...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/15/2002
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A Solid Success

You can't go wrong with Truluck's for a special occasion or just to pamper your taste buds. The sesame encrusted tuna steak is one of the specialties of the establishment. I reccomend the stone crab claws as...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/09/2002
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Always a pleasure

If you're looking for great service and great food and don't mind paying for it, this is the place. My husband and I love the seared tuna appetizer. I usually get the Jalapeno Salmon Bearnaise and my husband...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/23/2002
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appetizers and dessert

While I have never eaten anything at Truluck's that wasn't fabulous, I have to say that the appetizers and desserts are truly worth writing about. I went out the other night with my girlfriends and we ordered...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/26/2002
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Save room for dessert

Truluck's is a great place to dine if you're down in the "6th Street" area. The portion sizes are large so I'd recommend sharing and please save room for dessert! It's the best part of the meal.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/20/2002
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Lovely birthday

I celebrated my birthday at Truluck's and my friends and I enjoyed a lovely dinner that didn't skimp on portions or quality. The jumbo shrimp really are HUGE. They were perfectly breaded and flavorful. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/15/2002
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OpenTable

We are all about fresh seafood, juicy steaks, succulent crab and delicious wines. We are so committed to fresh crab, we have our own fisheries in Naples, Florida on the Isle of Capri. Each week our chef...
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Gayot

the warehouse district goes uptown with this noisy houston transplant specializing in seafood, steak and stone crabs. in its industrial-chic shell resplendent with lofty potted palms, expect a rowdy after-work...
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Austin360.com

a reliably good place for fresh seafood in the warehouse district. recommended dishes include the hot and crunchy trout, bacon-wrapped shrimp, crab cakes and buttermilk-soaked calamari. ***...
austin360.com - user review
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AOL CityGuide

upscale seafood in steak country...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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