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Balboa Surf Club, Houston, TX

Balboa Surf Club

4.7
4.7
129 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 47 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • 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 129 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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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 is a top-tier dining experience with "incredible food" and "exceptional service." Known for its "phenomenal" coconut shrimp, crab cakes, and sushi, it offers a sophisticated yet welcoming atmosphere. Despite occasional reservation delays, the attentive management often compensates with complimentary items. A Houston favorite for its "unique and high-quality" offerings.

129 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Houston3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great, but the service wasn’t. It was definitely crowded but we were having to ask multiple times for small requests like soy sauce. Server rarely checked in on us and when he did was moving so fast he was trying to get to the next thing before we could finish putting in the whole order. Crab cake is really really good, the servers need more help. Was celebrating a birthday too… included it in my reservation info, and had zero mention or recognition from the staff the whole way through.

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  2. Bobby

    Austin1 review

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Second time I’ve been here and the service was awful. It took about 25 minutes for someone to even acknowledge us. We saw our waiter a grand total of two times throughout our dinner. The food itself was great but took quite a while to arrive.

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  3. Zain

    Austin9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The place had plenty of parking and the staff were very friendly. Our server was Aryana and she was AMAZING, she was a total vibe and incredible! The food was amazing and all the recs given were great!

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  4. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Houston1 review

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Difficult to get a GOOD gluten free entree at this restaurant.

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  5. Nicole VIP

    Greater Boston39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the drinks to the entrees everything was fresh and delicious. Server was attentive and friendly.

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  6. Tomecia

    Houston17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a wonderful time with my family! Food and service were both delightful. The decor is well appointed. And although the weather was not permissable for outdoor seating, i can't wait to return to try the patio.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Houston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I thought most of the food was really good. Probably the best coconut shrimp and crab cake I've ever had.

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  8. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Houston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome time. Hill stone group does it right. Food came out hot and fresh. Great service, Lydia was awesome.

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  9. Lance

    Houston126 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this place, their sushi/sashimi is better than most dedicated sushi places! Everything is incredible, especially the sashimi salad!!

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  10. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Phoenix2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    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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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 129 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 47 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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