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Balboa Surf Club, Houston, TX

Balboa Surf Club

4.7
4.7
138 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today
  • 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.

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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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Neighborhood
    Galleria / Uptown
  • Cross street
    Post Oak and Blvd Place
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 138 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Houston

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Balboa Surf Club impresses with fresh, beautifully plated seafood and "wonderful service." Favorites like coconut shrimp, crab cakes, and miso salmon shine. Patrons appreciate the "calm and elegant atmosphere" and "top-notch service." While occasional reservation delays occur, the restaurant consistently delivers a "fantastic experience" with its diverse menu and inviting ambiance.
138 Reviews
  1. Karen VIP

    Dallas13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favorites are the coconut shrimp, crispiest shrimp yet light batter. Caesar salad. Lastly, the redfish, I think anything that comes off their grill is elevated, and naturally amazing!

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  2. Megan

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I took customers to Balboa Surf Club for lunch this week and can't say enough good things about the restaurant. If you're looking for a great place for seafood, come check it out. I'll be dreaming of the tuna frites. Highlights are below: - Excellent food. High quality, fresh, and beautifully plated. - Wonderful service. - Price point was great for the food quality and portion sizes. - Extremely clean all around, both restaurant and bathrooms. - Easy and free parking. Large free lot and complimentary valet.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Houston7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Balboa Surf Club was awesome! The crispy oysters & coconut shrimp appetizers were delicious, as well as the red fish & crab cake entrees. The ambiance for lunch was lovely & the decor is beautiful. Will definitely return!

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  4. Julie VIP

    Denver6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was absolutely amazing. We started with the crispy oysters and then had the Miso Salmon and Fried grouper sandwich with the chocolate espresso pie for dessert. My son said it was one of his favorite meals and can’t wait to go back!

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  5. Adam VIP

    Houston17 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is always great and the service is usually great but, our service was not good last night.

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  6. Serge

    Houston58 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good food (really awesome are the yellowtail roll, the tuna frites, the crab cake and the burger) and very friendly service. Tables outsides (besides last 2 most southern) are really enjoyable but inside is very pretty too, albeit a bit too dark. Prices are on the high end (dozen east coast oysters at $50 has probably the award for the most expensive in Houston ) but you pay the location. Not stuffy, not too casual either except lunch outside, it’s a very nice and pretty place.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible experience. Our waitress was incredible.

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  8. Michael VIP

    Houston12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    disappointed that you previously had a terrific French Bordeaux by the glass that is no longer available ordered a martini that was only 75% full food / service was great!!

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  9. Lookingforyum

    Atlanta16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The reservation was honored on time, our request to sit outside was accommodated and Gianna(sp) was friendly and attentive.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Houston2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    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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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 138 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 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
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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