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Balboa Surf Club, Houston, TX

Balboa Surf Club

4.8
4.8
102 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 49 times today
  • 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.

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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
    (713) 405-1260
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 102 people are saying

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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Houston

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Balboa Surf Club offers a vibrant dining experience with "phenomenal food," a "fantastic ambiance," and "impeccable service." Guests rave about the coconut shrimp, crab cakes, and French 75 cocktails. The restaurant's "relaxed sophistication" and attentive staff make it perfect for both casual and special occasions. Highly recommended for seafood lovers!

102 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and beverages all around. Kayla is awesome and had great recommendations. Will be visiting again.

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  2. Leslie

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was great! Our server Dwayne suggested great menu items. Everything was delicious

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  3. Brett

    Houston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our favorite restaurant in the area. Just love it

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  4. elaine

    VIP

    Houston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I want to go back again on Sunday. I really enjoyed the atmosphere, service, and the food!

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  5. Cat

    San Antonio

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was fantastic, the food was delicious. Great experience.

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  6. Jay

    VIP

    Houston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best meal in years Deliciouso Everything we had was spectacular and I never write reviews
    Balboa Surf ClubResponded 6 days ago
    Jay, Thank you so much for your kind review. We hope to see you again very soon!

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  7. Max

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible place. The food, the vibe and the service. Portions could be a little bigger but other than that we had a great time.

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  8. David

    Houston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is great, a real find. The staff is really great and what a place to eat sushi that’s not customary
    Balboa Surf ClubResponded 6 days ago
    David, thank you so much for your kind review. We're thrilled to hear you love our sushi, and hope to see you again soon!

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  9. Sherrie

    VIP

    Houston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a good experience for our birthday celebration!
    Balboa Surf ClubResponded 6 days ago
    Sherrie, thank you so much for choosing Balboa for your birthday festivities! We are so glad everyone had a good time and we hope to see you again soon.

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  10. Stacey

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great service! I tried the fried oysters, shrimp sushi, and scallops. Everything was delicious!

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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 102 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
7:00 pm
Booked 49 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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