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Balboa Surf Club, Houston, TX

Balboa Surf Club

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4.7 (157)
$31 to $50
American
1753 Post Oak Blvd, Houston, TX 77056-3801

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 69 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Great for creative cocktails
Balboa Surf Club is an upscale American restaurant in the heart of Uptown, Houston, located in Post Oak Plaza. The menu places an emphasis on fresh seafood from around the country, including a curated sushi program, as well as salads, hearty sandwiches, a standout hamburger, and hand-cut steaks.
Beverage selections include classic house cocktails, and an extensive yet approachable wine list.
The dining room is made up of lush plants, intimate booths as well as a full service bar and lush patio.
Balboa is open 7 days a week for both lunch and dinner.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Sushi
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Neighborhood
    Galleria / Uptown
  • Cross street
    Post Oak and Blvd Place
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 157 people are saying

Balboa Surf Club reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Balboa Surf Club offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing food" and "wonderful ambiance." Guests rave about the "phenomenal coconut shrimp" and "best crabcake." Though service can be hit or miss, standout staff like "Gianni" and "Jamel" elevate the experience. Expect beautifully plated dishes in a "stunning" setting.

157 Reviews
  1. Geovany

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a lovely time! High quality experience. We had mentioned my wife’s allergy and they were kind enough to inform us of possible crossing of ingredients and assisted us in making a better choice. Couldn’t ask for a better commitment to excellence. Real great experience
    Balboa Surf ClubResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Geovany, We're so glad to hear you enjoyed your experience. We look forward to seeing you both again very soon!

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  2. Carl VIP

    Houston10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great as always. It was sad to hear that our favorite server Anita is no longer with them.

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  3. Annette

    Houston19 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The food is always very good. Well made and fresh ingredients. The wait staff is nice, but they do not know how to service tables very well. Always having to ask for utensils., salt, and what have you. Bringing one persons order and not the others at the same time, so one had to wait while their food gets cold. Trying to take your plate away while you are still eating. The music is never pleasant either, always to loud.....One can hardly hold a conversation. Not good choices for music. The blinds, (we sat next to the windows) were covered in a layer of dust....

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  4. Juli

    Houston23 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Guacamole was good Coconut shrimp and dipping sauce was delicious. Sushi was terrible. Not a great choice for this place. Not sure what the go to dishes are so tried a few things. The service was attentive.

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  5. Jay

    Houston9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and cocktails were great and the service was good. Really enjoyed the menu options and everything was delicious. Definitely a good time.
    Balboa Surf ClubResponded 5 days ago
    Jay, We're so glad to hear you enjoyed your experience and look forward to seeing you again very soon!

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  6. Ali VIP

    Chicago30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent miso salmon. Really good food and ingredients

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  7. Rosalind

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I visited the restaurant for my birthday and it was an awesome experience! The service was excellent. For the appetizer we had the coconut shrimp which was delicious as well as one of the sushi dishes. For the entrée, I had the crab cake and as a previous restaurant owner and self declared foodie it was the best crabcake I ever had, amazing! For dessert I had the pineapple upside down cake and it was also amazing and it came to the table with the candle great experience definitely we will return when we’re visiting Houston! 

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  8. Belinda

    Houston208 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It was delicious today! We really enjoyed our meal and time there! Service and food always top notch!

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  9. Ms. Joey D. VIP

    Houston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Been here a few times now and love it every single time! Turned lots of folks onto this place as it has the freshest food and coolest retro vibe!

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  10. Juliano VIP

    Houston13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful ambiance. Refreshing drinks. Delicious food. But honestly the service by Gianni will bring us back. She was stellar!

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FAQs

Balboa Surf Club offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (713) 405-1260.

Balboa Surf Club is rated 4.7 stars by 157 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 69 times today
Google Map for Balboa Surf Club

1753 Post Oak Blvd, Houston, TX 77056-3801

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Post Oak and Blvd Place
  • Neighborhood
    Galleria / Uptown
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Sushi
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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