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Balboa Surf Club, Houston, TX

Balboa Surf Club

4.7
4.7
118 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 74 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.

Order delivery or takeout

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
  • 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 118 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

Loved For

  • 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.

118 Reviews
  1. Kevin

    VIP

    Houston

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  2. Paula

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  3. Matthew

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

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

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  4. Judy

    VIP

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  5. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Baton Rouge

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  6. Alfred

    VIP

    Baja California

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    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 1 day ago
    Alfred, Thank you for your kind review. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  7. Rosslyn

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  8. Lupita

    VIP

    Houston

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  9. Steve

    Austin

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The starters were good. We ordered one of the steak specials the waiter sold us on. Then came back to tell us they were sold out of the special, yet, our sitting was an early sitting of 6pm on a Monday night, so not sure how they were sold out. We switched to another steak entree but wanted the peppercorn sauce offered in the special. Ten minutes later they came back to say they don’t have enough sauce. Really, how hard is it to make a peppercorn sauce. The steak I ended up having was cooked medium not medium rare how I ordered it. Disappointing overall. Won’t be returning.

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  10. Chardoná

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My partner and I celebrated our anniversary at the V Balboa Surf Club and the experience was nothing short of amazing. Our server Aisha was very well versed on the menus and attentive. I had the redfish which was well seasoned and cooked perfectly. My partner had the grouper (off menu) and really enjoyed it as well. Aisha made sure to send us something special from the kitchen for our anniversary and we loved that! From Aisha, to the food and ambiance, everything tied into our night so well and really made this a memorable anniversary!
    Balboa Surf ClubResponded 1 day ago
    Chardonà, Thank you so much for your kind review and for celebrating your anniversary with us. We will pass along your compliments to Aisha, and hope to see you both again very soon.

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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 118 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 74 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
  • 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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