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Balboa Surf Club, Houston, TX

Balboa Surf Club

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4.8
4.8
151 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
1753 Post Oak Blvd, Houston, TX 77056-3801

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 58 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 151 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
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Balboa Surf Club is celebrated for its "beautiful ambiance" and "delicious food," with standout dishes like the shrimp Louie salad, coconut shrimp, and crab cake. The service is often praised as "amazing" and "attentive," particularly by servers like Gianni and Anita. Guests appreciate the "lovely decor" and enjoy both indoor and outdoor seating options. Despite occasional service hiccups, the overall dining experience is frequently described as "wonderful" and "memorable."

151 Reviews
  1. Rosalind

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  2. Belinda VIP

    Houston208 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  3. Ms. Joey D. VIP

    Houston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  4. Juliano

    Houston10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  5. Alex VIP

    Houston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always great food and service at both lunch and dinner

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  6. Cyndie VIP

    New Orleans12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best meals I've had in a long time. I had the Shrimp Louie salad and a side of chilled asparagus and all ingredients were fresh and perfectly ripened. The shrimp was thick and tasty. Nothing was overwhelmed with sauce, just the right amount. I only wish they had a chocolate dessert option - didn't really like the pineapple upside down cake.

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  7. Audrey VIP

    Houston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ambiance and food were wonderful. Service excellent.

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  8. Carl

    Houston9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server Anita was awesome as always! Perfect service! Food was cooked well and thoughtfully prepared. Anita gave us great suggestions from the menu that were really good. Great experience!

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  9. Melinda VIP

    Houston47 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely dining experience. Cocktails & food were delicious & the staff, friendly & attentive. Initially, we weren’t happy with our table seating & the hostess was very accommodating to assure we were moved to a table to our liking. Looking forward to return visits!
    Balboa Surf ClubResponded on April 7, 2025
    Thank you Melinda - we hope to see you again very soon!

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  10. Ann VIP

    Houston13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is consistently delicious, and our server, Jasmine, was amazing. We loved the grilled redfish and the crab cake.

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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 151 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
10:30 PM
Booked 58 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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