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Balboa Surf Club, Houston, TX

Balboa Surf Club

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4.8 (183)
$31 to $50
American
1753 Post Oak Blvd, Houston, TX 77056-3801

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2 people
19:00
Booked 55 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for business meals
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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

What 183 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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Balboa Surf Club in Houston shines with its "phenomenal" food—particularly the coconut shrimp and crab cakes. The restaurant boasts a "beautiful ambiance" with a "retro vibe" and "superb service." Guests commend the "fresh and creative" dishes and "attentive" staff. It's a "must-visit" spot in the city.
183 Reviews
  1. Julie

    Houston15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were a party of 4 adults and 1 child. Hostess was nice as she checked us in and took us to our seats. We had oysters and a sushi roll to start - both were delicious! Our entrees were all excellent. We had the roasted chicken, grilled red fish, El Pescador sandwich, yellowtail hand roll and cucumber salad. ALL dishes got rave reviews from everyone at the table. Our kiddo ate her entire chicken sandwich (there is 3-4 kids offerings off menu) which is a real rarity for her to finish her plate. Servers were excellent and the space is beautiful. We hope to be back soon!

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  2. Joe VIP

    Houston15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Looking forward to returning here. I can't believe that it took me so long to eat here.

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  3. Sandy VIP

    Houston24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was really good. Service exceptional. My only tiny complaint is that it is a bit dark.

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  4. Christy

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the decor of the restaurant, the service was excellent. We enjoyed our lunch. Everything was delicious!

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  5. Bobbie VIP

    Dallas - Fort Worth84 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding dining experience - stunningly beautiful restaurant, really good food and professional service - rarely does one find all three! Seafood cocktail was delicious, husband loved the coconut shrimp and the sushi was so fresh and tasty. We can’t wait to return. Thanks Balboa!

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  6. Seth VIP

    Houston38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server provided excellent service. The sashimi salad was beautiful and delicious.

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  7. Charlotte

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 18 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I absolutely love the environment here, most of the food was pretty good. My only complaint would be that when I ordered the redfish, the sauce was really runny. I would’ve preferred a more thick style sauce to compliment it so it would run into the sides that came with the dish. Other than that the coconut shrimp was great, the guacamole was delicious and the patio was really nice vibe and ambience.

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  8. Jackelyn

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 18 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great place for having a business meeting and meal. Perfect sophistcated ambiance and delicious food.

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  9. deb

    Houston13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food the service everything was just fantastic. We thoroughly enjoyed our lunch. We will definitely return.

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  10. Mark

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 18 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best restaurant & service experience we have had in a long time. This level of customer service & quality is uncommon in today’s dining world. We highly recommend!

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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 183 OpenTable diners.

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

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  5. Galleria / Uptown

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2 people
19:00
Booked 55 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
  • 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
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