Below Deck Bar TX has slipped into port at 24026 Kuykendahl Road in Tomball, bringing a sailor-themed dive vibe to a stretch of small businesses with craft cocktails, pool tables and a comfort-food menu that swings from burgers and wings to a Bacon PB&J. Owned by Nicholas and Christine Salazar, the spot opened last year and is already leaning into a late-night yet family-friendly identity, with weekly events and a standing promise to give back to local charities.
Founder Nicholas Salazar, a Marine Corps veteran who later worked as a professional sailor, launched the concept on June 28, 2025, and pulled heavily from those seafaring years for the nautical look and the name, according to Community Impact. The outlet notes that he and co-owner Christine designed the operation to be intentionally family-friendly, and reports that the kitchen uses beef tallow in some preparations as part of their strategy to dress up classic bar staples.
Menu, hours and ordering
The bar’s online menu lays out mains such as a classic burger, chicken tenders, Southeast egg rolls and that Bacon PB&J, with most entrees landing in the mid-teens. On the drink side, the lineup includes espresso martinis, basil gimlets and old fashions. The site lists daily hours from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m., along with online ordering and branded merch for anyone who wants to take the ship’s logo home. For the full rundown and current pricing, check Below Deck's website.
Weekly nights and a charity pledge
Below Deck keeps a steady rotation of themed nights, with poker on Mondays, a Tuesday steak night built around a 16-ounce bone-in ribeye with a loaded side for $24.99, Singo bingo on Wednesdays and karaoke on Thursdays, plus watch parties when big matches are on. Those recurring events, including Steak Night and bingo, show up on local calendars such as AllEvents. The owners also told Community Impact they plan to expand the menu with panini-press sandwiches and that the bar donates $1 per customer visit to local charities.
Local reaction so far
Early feedback on map and review sites has been upbeat, with patrons calling out crispy tater tots, the PB&J burger and weekend crawfish as standouts. Roadtrippers and similar listing pages carry customer reviews that point to steady neighborhood traffic and plenty of compliments for the staff. The mix of TVs, pool tables and late hours appears to be luring an after-work crowd that sticks around into the weekend.
Tucked into a Kuykendahl strip, Below Deck is aiming for the role of go-to neighborhood hangout, where sailors’ lore meets late-night comfort food. With rotating events, a charitable pledge and a menu that does not mind getting a little quirky, it gives Tomball another option when a burger and a game sound right.
