Balboa Surf Club

4.8

35 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 31 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.

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
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 35 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
4.9Ambience
4.6Value

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Houston
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Balboa Surf Club delights with "amazing food, ambiance, and service." Known for its creative sushi and "mind-blowing" steaks, it offers a range of dishes like the standout crab cake and delicious miso salmon. Guests rave about the "top notch" service and elegant atmosphere, making it a must-visit spot.

35 Reviews

R
Roberto
Houston
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great food. I will return, the place was very nice
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Cat
San Antonio
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The happy hour menu and cocktails were delicious and the service is impeccable.
Balboa Surf ClubResponded 5 days ago
Cat, Thank you for your kind review. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our new Happy Hour! We look forward to seeing you again soon.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent restaurant. 5/5 in all areas. Had the Miso Salmon and it was some of the best tasting Salmon I’ve had in a long time. My guest enjoyed their meal as well. Staff is very friendly and everything was served in a timely manner. Best dining experience I’ve had in Houston so far.
Balboa Surf ClubResponded 5 days ago
Hello, Thank you so much for your kind review. We're so glad to hear you enjoyed the Miso Salmon and we look forward to seeing you again soon!
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JaiF
Houston
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From the atmosphere to the food! Top 10 experience
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Carla
Houston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this restaurant. My second time to visit and have a wonderful meal with friends. I love the ambience. I will be back again!
Balboa Surf ClubResponded on November 11, 2024
Carla, Thank you for your kind review. We were so happy to have you back, and hope to see you again very soon!
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Brennan
Houston
8 reviews
vip
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food, staff and service. I would certainly recommend as a casual dining experience
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Michael
Houston
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What amazing transformation of this space. It's beautiful and well laid out. After a small hiccup with the hostess stand, the evening couldn't have been better, We came to try the crabcake and it did not disappoint - was fabulous. Pineapple dessert cake was amazing - best ever! Wine by the glass and cocktails were great. Staff was friendly and accommodating. Would definitely return.
Balboa Surf ClubResponded on November 4, 2024
Dear Michael, Thank you for your kind review. We apologize for the hiccup are so glad to hear you enjoyed the crab cake and pineapple upside down cake. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
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p
Houston
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Another enjoyable evening at the Uptown Balboa Surf Club. The overall experience was outstanding, primarily as the result of the "caring attitude" of Server Brianna. Every inquiry and request was handled courteously and promptly.
Balboa Surf ClubResponded on November 11, 2024
P, Thank you so much for your kind review. We will pass along your compliments to Brianna. We hope to see you again very soon!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
vip
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Unfortunately service has gone downhill.
Balboa Surf ClubResponded on November 18, 2024
Hello, If you'd like to call the restaurant at (713) 405-1260‬, our GM, Marco, would appreciate the opportunity to learn more about your experience.
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Madeleine
Richmond
7 reviews
1.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Servers constantly got our order wrong. From drinks to dinner. We use to like this restaurant, but we were VERY disappointed this visit. Goodbye Balboa!
Balboa Surf ClubResponded on October 31, 2024
Madeline - I'm glad you were able to connect with our GM, Marco to discuss your experience. We appreciate your feedback and will follow up with our team to rectify this situation. We look forward to seeing you again soon to provide the exceptional experience you have come to expect from us.
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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 35 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 31 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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