Balboa Surf Club

4.8

49 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 64 times today

Good for business meals
Good for special occasions
Good for groups

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
Website
https://balboasurfclub.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
1753 Post Oak Blvd, Houston, TX 77056-3801
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

SALMON POKE BOWL$21.00
salmon, cucumber, radish (sub tuna + 6)
KING CRAB HANDROLL$18.00
Alaskan king crab leg, seasoned rice
SPICY SCALLOP HANDROLL$14.00
serrano, cilantro, & garlic chips
YELLOWTAIL HANDROLL$12.00
Japanese hamachi, chives, sesame
THAI SHRIMP ROLL$18.00
carrot, green papaya, fresnos & cashews
AVOCADO ROLL$14.00
avocado, cucumber & sesame seeds
SPICY AHI TUNA ROLL$22.00
#1 ahi, avocado, serranos & cucumber
VEGGIE ROLL$15.00
soy paper, avocado, carrot, cashew, kosho
RAINBOW ROLL$20.00
Cali roll, with tuna, salmon & yellowtail
SALMON ROLL$19.00
avocado, crunchy apple & ginger
CALIFORNIA ROLL$16.00
the classic, with avocado & cucumber
NIGIRI PLATE$21.00
#1 ahi tuna, salmon and jumbo scallop

Starters

BAJA SEAFOOD COCKTAIL$21.00
jumbo lump crab, shrimp and avocado in citrus cocktail sauce, with housemade tostadas
GUACAMOLE$13.00
made to order and served with warm, housemade tostadas
CHOPPED NAPA SALAD$12.00
kale, napa cabbage, macadamia nuts, carrots, and honey sesame vin
CRISPY OYSTERS$23.00
served with Flower Street vinaigrette and lemon
COCONUT SHRIMP$16.00
toasted coconut battered rock shrimp, with spicy mayo for dipping
TODAY'S FEATURED SOUP
rotating selection AQ

Salads

BOBBIE'S CAESAR$13.00
little gems, house-made croutons and reggiano (add crispy oysters + 8)
SASHIMI SALAD$24.00
#1 ahi tuna, salmon & yellowtail sashimi with our Chopped Napa salad
SHRIMP LOUIE$25.00
jumbo gulf shrimp, hearts of palm, avocado, endive, tomatoes, orange vin and Louie sauce
PRIME WEDGE$27.00
USDA Prime filet, crisp iceberg, warm tomatoes, herbs, bacon and Pt. Reyes Blue cheese
THE MOROCCAN$22.00
roasted chicken, mixed greens, dates, herbs, roasted carrots, pistachios and French feta
SEARED TUNA NICOISE$26.00
#1 ahi tuna, mixed greens, potatoes, green beans, egg, almonds, Kalamata olives and tomatoes

Sandwiches

SERVED A LA CARTE ON HOUSE BAKED BREAD

TUNA BURGER$20.00
pan seared #1 ahi tuna, avocado, pickled onions and jalapeño coleslaw (limited)
CRISPY CHICKEN baby Swiss$18.00
honey mustard coleslaw, pickles and red onion
CHEESEBURGER$17.00
house ground chuck, jack cheese, LTO, pickles and Channel Island sauce
EL PESCADOR$23.00
pan fried grouper, pickles and tartar sauce on a house made bun

Entrées

TODAY'S FEATURED FISH
seasonal selection AQ
RAINBOW TROUT$27.00
grilled and topped with shiitake leek ponzu, served with jalapeño coleslaw
TUNA FRITES$29.00
#1 ahi tuna, seared rare, over Aji verde sauce, served with French fries
ROASTED CHICKEN$25.00
herbed chicken with cucumber salad, radishes, pickled onions and sesame
GRILLED SCALLOPS$34.00
wild caught, served over creamed corn with salsa verde, bacon and tomatoes
THE CRAB CAKE$39.00
jumbo lump crab, served over lemon dill sauce with French fries
MISO SALMON$33.00
sourced from Patagonia, filleted in-house daily, and served with our Chopped Napa salad
CENTER CUT FILET$55.00
hand cut USDA Prime, served over béarnaise sauce with French fries

Sides

FRENCH FRIES$8.00
CUCUMBER SALAD$8.00
SAVOY SPINACH$8.00
SEASONAL VEGETABLE$8.00
JALAPEÑO COLESLAW$8.00
HOUSEMADE TORTILLAS$8.00

What 49 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

Noise • Moderate

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Houston
American

Review summary

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Balboa Surf Club offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food, ambiance, and service." The sushi is "mind-blowing creative," and the steaks and burgers rival top steakhouses. Patrons rave about the "huge crab cake," "top notch service," and elegant atmosphere, making it a "new favorite" in town.

49 Reviews

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Wayne
Houston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was my first visit with a friend today at lunch. First, kudos to the owners for the restaurant design!! Loads of beautiful walnut and leather, sophisticated lighting and special features including a skylight which graze-lights the fluted walnut walls!! Service was attentive and helpful. Water glasses were always full. The menu perfectly encompasses a broad range of seafood prepared from raw to fried - even a few beef items to round out the choices. I had the Sushi-Salad - perfect portions, nicely plated and tasty!!! My friend had the Niçoise salad which also got high praise. Balboa is on my “regular” list from now on - I am a fan!!
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OpenTable Diner
Austin
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food. Had to ask for more water, more wine etc. Training would solve this problem.
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Esther
Houston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Every dish we ordered was fabulous! The restaurant was an excellent place to celebrate our girlfriend Christmas dinner!
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Joel
VIP
Houston
53 reviews
4.0
53 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I have eaten here at least a dozen times and this was the first time that the food did not meet my expectations. The tuna burger was a weird consistency. I should’ve sent it back, but didn’t.
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Jhoanna
Los Angeles
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was great. I had the tuna burger & the sushi was so fresh.
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Jim
VIP
Houston
516 reviews
5.0
516 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was one of the best steaks that I have had, from the amount of char, to perfectly cooked, and to being very tender with almost no fat. Everything was outstanding. Our server, Mila, was excellent as well.
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Ronda
VIP
Houston
21 reviews
4.0
21 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
A few times and really enjoyed the food. This time had to send our steak back because they were undercooked and the service seemed less than it had been in the past. People kept filling up our water glasses with regular water when we had purchased a sparkling bottle and taking plates off the table when we weren’t done yet. I realize they use the team approach for weight staff, but I felt like we were getting swarmed every minute.
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Maricela
VIP
Houston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding Dining Experience! This restaurant exceeded all our expectations! From the moment we arrived, everything was seamless. The hostesses were welcoming and ensured our reservation, including our specific table request, was perfectly prepared. No waiting, just flawless service! Our server, Kyra, was an absolute delight—pleasant, attentive, and genuinely kind. She made the experience even more enjoyable. And the food? Absolutely phenomenal! The fried oysters were crispy and bursting with flavor, while the salmon sushi was incredibly fresh and delicious. The combination of outstanding food, excellent service, and a wonderful ambiance makes this place a must-visit. Highly recommended!
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p
VIP
Houston
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
An enjoyable evening last night at Balboa Surf Club. The kind attention and courtesy provided by our Server, Jamel, was the primary basis for the rating. Food was quite good.
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John
VIP
Houston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful staff, ambience, and food. A great spot
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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 49 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 64 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Website
https://balboasurfclub.com/
Phone number
(713) 405-1260

Balboa Surf Club

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Sushi

SALMON POKE BOWL$21.00

KING CRAB HANDROLL$18.00

SPICY SCALLOP HANDROLL$14.00

YELLOWTAIL HANDROLL$12.00

THAI SHRIMP ROLL$18.00

AVOCADO ROLL$14.00

SPICY AHI TUNA ROLL$22.00

VEGGIE ROLL$15.00

RAINBOW ROLL$20.00

SALMON ROLL$19.00

CALIFORNIA ROLL$16.00

NIGIRI PLATE$21.00

Starters

BAJA SEAFOOD COCKTAIL$21.00

GUACAMOLE$13.00

CHOPPED NAPA SALAD$12.00

CRISPY OYSTERS$23.00

COCONUT SHRIMP$16.00

TODAY'S FEATURED SOUP

Salads

BOBBIE'S CAESAR$13.00

SASHIMI SALAD$24.00

SHRIMP LOUIE$25.00

PRIME WEDGE$27.00

THE MOROCCAN$22.00

SEARED TUNA NICOISE$26.00

Sandwiches

TUNA BURGER$20.00

CRISPY CHICKEN baby Swiss$18.00

CHEESEBURGER$17.00

EL PESCADOR$23.00

Entrées

TODAY'S FEATURED FISH

RAINBOW TROUT$27.00

TUNA FRITES$29.00

ROASTED CHICKEN$25.00

GRILLED SCALLOPS$34.00

THE CRAB CAKE$39.00

MISO SALMON$33.00

CENTER CUT FILET$55.00

Sides

FRENCH FRIES$8.00

CUCUMBER SALAD$8.00

SAVOY SPINACH$8.00

SEASONAL VEGETABLE$8.00

JALAPEÑO COLESLAW$8.00

HOUSEMADE TORTILLAS$8.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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