Stone Crab season has officially returned at Truluck’s Ocean’s Finest Seafood and Crab, and Dallas diners have a reason to celebrate. Started October 20, seafood enthusiasts can enjoy one of the most coveted delicacies of the season: fresh Florida Stone Crab. Known for their sweet, tender meat and delicate, buttery texture, these claws are a hallmark of Truluck’s menu, reflecting decades of commitment to freshness, sustainability, and culinary excellence.
Truluck’s serves Florida Stone Crab fully cooked, chilled, and pre-cracked, accompanied by its iconic mustard sauce. This tangy, slightly spicy sauce perfectly complements the natural sweetness of the crab, enhancing the overall experience with a bold but balanced flavor. Part of the magic of dining on Stone Crab at Truluck’s is the interactive ritual: cracking open the claw, dipping it into the mustard sauce, and savoring each bite. The experience is both indulgent and intimate, making it ideal for celebrating a special occasion or elevating an everyday meal.
Understanding Stone Crab Sizes and Sustainable Fishing
One of the unique features of Truluck’s Stone Crab is the variety of claw sizes offered. Small claws provide delicate, sweet meat with a lighter texture, while medium claws offer a satisfying balance of tenderness and richness. Large and extra-large claws are meatier, with a robust, buttery flavor that makes them the favorite of seasoned seafood aficionados. Each size offers a slightly different eating experience, allowing diners to customize their meal to their personal preference.
Truluck’s is equally proud of its sustainable fishing practices. Florida Stone Crabs are harvested with care to ensure the species can thrive for generations. Skilled crabbers use humanely designed wooden traps, carefully removing only one claw from each crab and returning it to the ocean, where it can regenerate over time. This approach allows diners to enjoy the meaty claws without harming the crab, marrying indulgence with ecological responsibility. For more than 30 years, Truluck’s has worked closely with these dedicated crabbing partners to deliver the freshest Stone Crab possible—trap to table at every visit.
While the Stone Crab is a showstopper, Truluck’s menu offers a host of other exceptional offerings. The lobster bisque is a rich, creamy starter that perfectly balances deep lobster flavor with subtle notes of sherry and spices. Each spoonful includes tender chunks of lobster, creating a luxurious, velvety experience that sets the stage for the meal to come.
The sea bass is another standout, featuring a flaky, buttery interior and a lightly crisped exterior. Its delicate flavor allows the seasonal accompaniments—a medley of fresh vegetables and a delicate sauce—to shine, offering a refined harmony of taste and texture. Meanwhile, the Ora King Salmon from New Zealand delivers a decadent experience. Known as the “caviar of salmon,” Ora King boasts a high oil content, vibrant color, and melt-in-your-mouth texture, offering a buttery richness that balances perfectly with subtle seasonings.
Beyond seafood, Truluck’s serves hand-cut, USDA prime steaks, aged a minimum of 30 days to develop depth of flavor and tenderness. The menu also features TRU PEARLE oysters, hand-selected East Coast oysters raised with precision and care, and the ever-popular Prime King Crab, offering thick, succulent legs prepared with the same premium consistency that has made it a fan favorite for decades.
Truluck’s is about creating memorable experiences. From the ritual of cracking Stone Crab claws and savoring them with mustard sauce to enjoying expertly prepared fish, lobster, and steaks, every element is designed to delight the senses. The seasonal offerings, meticulous preparation, and dedication to sustainable sourcing make each visit not just a meal, but a culinary journey.
Whether you’re indulging in the sweet, succulent Stone Crab, the luxurious bisque, the buttery Ora King Salmon, or the perfectly seared sea bass, Truluck’s delivers a dining experience that blends flavor, craftsmanship, and conscientious sourcing. For Dallas diners, there’s no better way to celebrate Stone Crab season—or any special occasion—than at Truluck’s.
Be sure to save room for the massive Chocolate Malt Cake or the Baked Alaska. Or both!
