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Balboa Surf Club, Houston, TX

Balboa Surf Club

4.7
4.7
120 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 52 times today
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
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

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

What 120 people are saying

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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Houston

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Balboa Surf Club offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food" and "top-notch service." Guests rave about the "phenomenal" coconut shrimp, sushi, and "massive" crab cakes. The ambiance is praised as "elegant" and "cozy," making it a perfect spot for both casual outings and special occasions. Despite occasional wait times, management is attentive, often providing complimentary items to enhance guest satisfaction.

120 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely decor and five star vibe. Great five at the bar and easy parking.

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  2. Megan

    Houston

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 25 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Fries were forgotten, sauce for fries was like sample taster size and not a real serving. Salad was wonderful but over-dressed.

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  3. Kevin

    VIP

    Houston

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    We had reservations at 7:15 and showed up on time. We were not seated until 8:10. I would not done here again for this fact alone. Honor your reservations and don't overbook your tables.

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  4. Paula

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a 7 pm reservation. We arrived before 7. At 7:15 I asked about our table. The VERY RUDE hostess said it will be “at least” another 20 minutes. We were seated an hour after our reservation. Why take a reservation if you cannot honor it!

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  5. Matthew

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing. Everything about it was wonderful

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  6. Judy

    VIP

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing lunch with the best sushi and French 75’s.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Baton Rouge

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Has to wait 30-40 minutes for our table. Had a reservation and they were backed up by 8 tables. Not okay

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  8. Rosslyn

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delayed being seated because it was so busy however Management was gracious and provided a comp. Top-of-the-line service very lovely Management.  loved the Capajillo after dinner drink recommended by the waiter.

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  9. Alfred

    VIP

    Baja California

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Both the food and service were incredible. Management clearly embraces a serve first mentality when it comes to taking care of their customers and the entire team never misses a beat. They’re a machine! I highly recommend the Coconut Shrimp, Fried Oysters, Salmon and Crab Cake. The Crab Cake might just be the best in town. Balboa is easily in our top five Houston restaurants currently. It’s a must try if you haven’t been.
    Balboa Surf ClubResponded on 24 February 2025
    Alfred, Thank you for your kind review. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  10. Lupita

    VIP

    Houston

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 18 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    The coconut shrimp is PHENOMENAL. The salmon poke bowl was good along with the salmon roll. The service wasn't good - waiter got my order wrong and took a very long time to check back on our table each time.

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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 120 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
19:00
Booked 52 times today
Google Map for Balboa Surf Club

1753 Post Oak Blvd, Houston, TX 77056-3801

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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