From stylish high-back red leather booths in a classic steakhouse setting to a far-reaching wine list, Truluck’s, a seafood, steak, and crab house, is destined to become one of La Jolla’s favorite rendezvous spots for couples, friends, and business colleagues looking for a lively restaurant that can truly accommodate any and all occasions. “I just moved here from Texas and am so happy to be opening a restaurant here in beautiful San Diego,” says manager Matt Huntsman. The establishment’s commitment to Florida stone crab operated from a fleet of 16 crabbing boats at their very own fisheries on the Isle of Capri just outside of Naples, Florida makes this the number one place to eat the freshest crab available. Enjoy a live piano bar and entertainment nightly. (858/453-2583, www.trulucks.com)   MARIA DESIDERATA MONTANA