Balboa Surf Club

4.8

35 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 49 times today

Good for business meals
Good for special occasions
Good for groups

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.

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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
(713) 405-1260
Website
https://balboasurfclub.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
1753 Post Oak Blvd, Houston, TX 77056-3801
Area
Galleria / Uptown
Cross Street
Post Oak and Blvd Place
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit

SALMON POKE BOWLUS$21.00
salmon, cucumber, radish (sub tuna + 6)
KING CRAB HANDROLLUS$18.00
Alaskan king crab leg, seasoned rice
SPICY SCALLOP HANDROLLUS$14.00
serrano, cilantro, & garlic chips
YELLOWTAIL HANDROLLUS$12.00
Japanese hamachi, chives, sesame
THAI SHRIMP ROLLUS$18.00
carrot, green papaya, fresnos & cashews
AVOCADO ROLLUS$14.00
avocado, cucumber & sesame seeds
SPICY AHI TUNA ROLLUS$22.00
#1 ahi, avocado, serranos & cucumber
VEGGIE ROLLUS$15.00
soy paper, avocado, carrot, cashew, kosho
RAINBOW ROLLUS$20.00
Cali roll, with tuna, salmon & yellowtail
SALMON ROLLUS$19.00
avocado, crunchy apple & ginger
CALIFORNIA ROLLUS$16.00
the classic, with avocado & cucumber
NIGIRI PLATEUS$21.00
#1 ahi tuna, salmon and jumbo scallop

Starters

BAJA SEAFOOD COCKTAILUS$21.00
jumbo lump crab, shrimp and avocado in citrus cocktail sauce, with housemade tostadas
GUACAMOLEUS$13.00
made to order and served with warm, housemade tostadas
CHOPPED NAPA SALADUS$12.00
kale, napa cabbage, macadamia nuts, carrots, and honey sesame vin
CRISPY OYSTERSUS$23.00
served with Flower Street vinaigrette and lemon
COCONUT SHRIMPUS$16.00
toasted coconut battered rock shrimp, with spicy mayo for dipping
TODAY'S FEATURED SOUP
rotating selection AQ

Salads

BOBBIE'S CAESARUS$13.00
little gems, house-made croutons and reggiano (add crispy oysters + 8)
SASHIMI SALADUS$24.00
#1 ahi tuna, salmon & yellowtail sashimi with our Chopped Napa salad
SHRIMP LOUIEUS$25.00
jumbo gulf shrimp, hearts of palm, avocado, endive, tomatoes, orange vin and Louie sauce
PRIME WEDGEUS$27.00
USDA Prime filet, crisp iceberg, warm tomatoes, herbs, bacon and Pt. Reyes Blue cheese
THE MOROCCANUS$22.00
roasted chicken, mixed greens, dates, herbs, roasted carrots, pistachios and French feta
SEARED TUNA NICOISEUS$26.00
#1 ahi tuna, mixed greens, potatoes, green beans, egg, almonds, Kalamata olives and tomatoes

Sandwiches

SERVED A LA CARTE ON HOUSE BAKED BREAD

TUNA BURGERUS$20.00
pan seared #1 ahi tuna, avocado, pickled onions and jalapeño coleslaw (limited)
CRISPY CHICKEN baby SwissUS$18.00
honey mustard coleslaw, pickles and red onion
CHEESEBURGERUS$17.00
house ground chuck, jack cheese, LTO, pickles and Channel Island sauce
EL PESCADORUS$23.00
pan fried grouper, pickles and tartar sauce on a house made bun

Entrées

TODAY'S FEATURED FISH
seasonal selection AQ
RAINBOW TROUTUS$27.00
grilled and topped with shiitake leek ponzu, served with jalapeño coleslaw
TUNA FRITESUS$29.00
#1 ahi tuna, seared rare, over Aji verde sauce, served with French fries
ROASTED CHICKENUS$25.00
herbed chicken with cucumber salad, radishes, pickled onions and sesame
GRILLED SCALLOPSUS$34.00
wild caught, served over creamed corn with salsa verde, bacon and tomatoes
THE CRAB CAKEUS$39.00
jumbo lump crab, served over lemon dill sauce with French fries
MISO SALMONUS$33.00
sourced from Patagonia, filleted in-house daily, and served with our Chopped Napa salad
CENTER CUT FILETUS$55.00
hand cut USDA Prime, served over béarnaise sauce with French fries

Sides

FRENCH FRIESUS$8.00
CUCUMBER SALADUS$8.00
SAVOY SPINACHUS$8.00
SEASONAL VEGETABLEUS$8.00
JALAPEÑO COLESLAWUS$8.00
HOUSEMADE TORTILLASUS$8.00

What 35 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.9Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Houston
Best Ambience
Houston
Best Ambience

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Balboa Surf Club delights with "amazing food, ambiance, and service." Known for its creative sushi and "mind-blowing" steaks, it offers a range of dishes like the standout crab cake and delicious miso salmon. Guests rave about the "top notch" service and elegant atmosphere, making it a must-visit spot.

35 Reviews

R
Roberto
Houston
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great food. I will return, the place was very nice
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Cat
San Antonio
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The happy hour menu and cocktails were delicious and the service is impeccable.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent restaurant. 5/5 in all areas. Had the Miso Salmon and it was some of the best tasting Salmon I’ve had in a long time. My guest enjoyed their meal as well. Staff is very friendly and everything was served in a timely manner. Best dining experience I’ve had in Houston so far.
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JaiF
Houston
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 13 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From the atmosphere to the food! Top 10 experience
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Carla
Houston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 4 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this restaurant. My second time to visit and have a wonderful meal with friends. I love the ambience. I will be back again!
Balboa Surf ClubResponded on 11 November 2024
Carla, Thank you for your kind review. We were so happy to have you back, and hope to see you again very soon!
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Brennan
Houston
8 reviews
vip
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food, staff and service. I would certainly recommend as a casual dining experience
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Michael
Houston
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What amazing transformation of this space. It's beautiful and well laid out. After a small hiccup with the hostess stand, the evening couldn't have been better, We came to try the crabcake and it did not disappoint - was fabulous. Pineapple dessert cake was amazing - best ever! Wine by the glass and cocktails were great. Staff was friendly and accommodating. Would definitely return.
Balboa Surf ClubResponded on 4 November 2024
Dear Michael, Thank you for your kind review. We apologize for the hiccup are so glad to hear you enjoyed the crab cake and pineapple upside down cake. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
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p
Houston
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Another enjoyable evening at the Uptown Balboa Surf Club. The overall experience was outstanding, primarily as the result of the "caring attitude" of Server Brianna. Every inquiry and request was handled courteously and promptly.
Balboa Surf ClubResponded on 11 November 2024
P, Thank you so much for your kind review. We will pass along your compliments to Brianna. We hope to see you again very soon!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
vip
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Unfortunately service has gone downhill.
Balboa Surf ClubResponded 5 days ago
Hello, If you'd like to call the restaurant at (713) 405-1260‬, our GM, Marco, would appreciate the opportunity to learn more about your experience.
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Madeleine
Richmond
7 reviews
1.0
7 reviews
Dined on 29 October 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Servers constantly got our order wrong. From drinks to dinner. We use to like this restaurant, but we were VERY disappointed this visit. Goodbye Balboa!
Balboa Surf ClubResponded on 31 October 2024
Madeline - I'm glad you were able to connect with our GM, Marco to discuss your experience. We appreciate your feedback and will follow up with our team to rectify this situation. We look forward to seeing you again soon to provide the exceptional experience you have come to expect from us.
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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 4.8 stars by 35 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 49 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1753 Post Oak Blvd, Houston, TX 77056-3801

Additional information

Cross Street
Post Oak and Blvd Place
Area
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
Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit

Website
https://balboasurfclub.com/
Phone number
(713) 405-1260

Balboa Surf Club

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Sushi

SALMON POKE BOWLUS$21.00

KING CRAB HANDROLLUS$18.00

SPICY SCALLOP HANDROLLUS$14.00

YELLOWTAIL HANDROLLUS$12.00

THAI SHRIMP ROLLUS$18.00

AVOCADO ROLLUS$14.00

SPICY AHI TUNA ROLLUS$22.00

VEGGIE ROLLUS$15.00

RAINBOW ROLLUS$20.00

SALMON ROLLUS$19.00

CALIFORNIA ROLLUS$16.00

NIGIRI PLATEUS$21.00

Starters

BAJA SEAFOOD COCKTAILUS$21.00

GUACAMOLEUS$13.00

CHOPPED NAPA SALADUS$12.00

CRISPY OYSTERSUS$23.00

COCONUT SHRIMPUS$16.00

TODAY'S FEATURED SOUP

Salads

BOBBIE'S CAESARUS$13.00

SASHIMI SALADUS$24.00

SHRIMP LOUIEUS$25.00

PRIME WEDGEUS$27.00

THE MOROCCANUS$22.00

SEARED TUNA NICOISEUS$26.00

Sandwiches

TUNA BURGERUS$20.00

CRISPY CHICKEN baby SwissUS$18.00

CHEESEBURGERUS$17.00

EL PESCADORUS$23.00

Entrées

TODAY'S FEATURED FISH

RAINBOW TROUTUS$27.00

TUNA FRITESUS$29.00

ROASTED CHICKENUS$25.00

GRILLED SCALLOPSUS$34.00

THE CRAB CAKEUS$39.00

MISO SALMONUS$33.00

CENTER CUT FILETUS$55.00

Sides

FRENCH FRIESUS$8.00

CUCUMBER SALADUS$8.00

SAVOY SPINACHUS$8.00

SEASONAL VEGETABLEUS$8.00

JALAPEÑO COLESLAWUS$8.00

HOUSEMADE TORTILLASUS$8.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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