Recently researchers have acknowledged the ability of nanofluids that exhibits enhanced thermal performance and increasing interest in boiling nanofluids and their applications. Among many articles being published, the dramatic enhancement of nanofluids has drawn special attention. This article includes recent studies on the enhancement of pool boiling heat transfer by the use of different structured surfaces using nanofluids as working fluids. It presents a review with the aim of identifying the reasons for enhancement and the limitation of the nanofluid application based on various published reports. At last the surface modification method along with nanofluids is introduced and recommended as a useful way.