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The Federal Grill - Downtown

4.5
4.5
176 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 31 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Lively
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for groups
Dress Up or Dress Down. A Bourbon or a Beer. A Ribeye or a Burger. Where precision cooking meets quality ingredients in a tribute to classic American cuisine. Dining experiences are complemented by an exceptional whiskey and cocktail list—the essence of the Federal Experience. This location also will serve lunch, happy hour, and dinner, as well as weekend brunch – and will offer catering to our downtown neighbors. New to this location will be a grab-and-go coffee bar, which will offer pastries, sandwiches, and salads throughout the day – and a variety of locally owned 4WD Coffee drinks.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Matt Brice

Experiences

  • Easter Brunch at Federal Grill

    Apr 20, 2025 only
    Celebrate Easter with us at a special 3-course brunch on Sunday April 20th from 10 AM to 3 PM, all for just $45 per person (Easter menu only available through 3 pm). Indulge in our exclusive Easter Sunday Cosmo, available for $14, and enjoy bottles of Whispering Angel for only $50. We can't wait to make your holiday unforgettable!

Offers

  • Social Hour Monday - Friday | 3:00 - 7:00 pm

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Fri - 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
    From 3 pm - 7:00 pm every Monday - Friday, experience elevated service at a bargain price! Enjoy $8 Happy Hour Specialty Cocktails along with $6 Liquors including Jack Daniels, Makers Mark, Flor De Cana Rum, Hendricks Gin & many more! Delight in our lively social hour fueled by whiskey, wine, & good times. Stop in for an Old Fashioned, Socialite, or one of our Perfect Margaritas before dinner and you'll realize why we just can't limit these deals to one hour!

    Social Hour Monday - Friday | 3:00 - 7:00 pm photo

What 176 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Federal Grill - Downtown offers a "fantastic experience" with "delicious food" and "great service," making it ideal for business lunches and special occasions. Highlights include the "Bang Bang Shrimp," "chicken and waffles," and an "excellent whiskey selection." The atmosphere is lively yet welcoming, perfect for hosting events or enjoying a casual meal.

176 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic environment, drinks and food were awesome! And got a nice little treat being a first time guest. My wife and I had a great time.

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  2. Wendy

    Richmond10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ate outside and were delighted with everything. We had two burgers a burger bowl and shrimp & grits.
    The Federal Grill - DowntownResponded on February 28, 2025
    Thank you for your wonderful review, Wendy! We're so glad to hear that you enjoyed your meal outdoors and everything was to your liking. The burgers and shrimp & grits are definitely crowd favorites! We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another great experience.

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  3. Erron

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    it was amazing not sure my waiters name but she was a short blonde with glasses
    The Federal Grill - DowntownResponded on February 27, 2025
    Thank you for the fantastic review, Erron! We’re so glad to hear you had an amazing experience. We'll make sure to pass along your kind words to the server you mentioned. We hope to see you again soon!

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  4. CANDUS

    Houston1 review

    3.0

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We were seated at 12:05 and did not receive our food until 1 pm. I'm not sure if it was a kitchen or a waitstaff issue. The food was tasty but cold.
    The Federal Grill - DowntownResponded on February 20, 2025
    Thank you for sharing your experience, Candus. We sincerely apologize for the extended wait time and the food being served cold. This is certainly not the level of service or quality we aim to provide. Your feedback is important to us, and we hope you'll give us another chance to provide you with the experience you deserve.

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  5. Silvia VIP

    Houston3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 19, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Booked a table for lunch, 3 people. We waited for our order 45 minutes (an appetizer, two lunch dishes, including a burger). We had limite lunch time so that gave us about 10 minutes to eat before having to get back to work. They brought a piece of bread pudding to share between the 3 to apologize for the service. Did not enjoy the rush to eat last minute, not worth the price. The kitchen could not handle the volume of orders, so they sacrificed service and quality.
    The Federal Grill - DowntownResponded on February 20, 2025
    Thank you for sharing your feedback, Silvia. We're truly sorry to hear that your lunch experience didn't meet expectations. We understand the importance of timely service, especially during a workday, and we sincerely apologize for the delays. We appreciate your patience and your understanding regarding the bread pudding, but we’ll certainly work on improving our kitchen’s efficiency during peak times. Your feedback is valuable, and we hope you'll give us another chance to provide a better experience in the future.

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  6. Heather VIP

    Houston31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Federal Grill - Downtown is our go-to place for a business lunch. Also, great for happy hour after work - many options for wine and tasty cocktails. Great food and great vibe.
    The Federal Grill - DowntownResponded on February 20, 2025
    Thank you, Heather! We're thrilled to be your go-to spot for business lunches and happy hours. It's wonderful to hear that you enjoy the food, cocktails, and the vibe. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for your next visit!

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  7. stacey

    Houston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great! Had a quick business lunch and loved it
    The Federal Grill - DowntownResponded on February 19, 2025
    Thank you for the kind words, Stacey! We're so happy to hear that you had a great business lunch with us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another fantastic experience!

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  8. Phillip

    Detroit1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice ambiance, good food, good recommendations by the staff. Servers worked as teams and did a very nice job. Spoke to two of the managers which made it feel like an old school dean martin type place. Which makes sense as there were a fair amount of dean and frank pictures lining the walls. Will definitely eat here again.
    The Federal Grill - DowntownResponded on February 19, 2025
    Thank you, Phillip! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a great experience at The Federal Grill. It's wonderful that you enjoyed the ambiance, food, and the team atmosphere. We appreciate your kind words and will make sure to pass along your compliments to Ana and the rest of the team. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  9. ben VIP

    Manitoba136 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    I had brunch today and loved my Eggs Benedict with crab cake. The potatoes were too salty and spicy and could not eat them. Great coffee. Service was adequate but slow at times.
    The Federal Grill - DowntownResponded on February 19, 2025
    Thank you for your feedback, Ben! We're happy to hear that you enjoyed the Eggs Benedict with crab cake and the coffee. We're sorry the potatoes were too salty and spicy for your liking and that the service was slower than expected. We'll work on both to ensure a better experience next time. We hope to welcome you back soon!

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  10. Catherine VIP

    Houston10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Met friends for lunch & had a fantastic overall experience! Food & service was excellent. Could have conversation at the table without excessive noise. Great atmosphere!
    The Federal Grill - DowntownResponded on February 19, 2025
    It sounds like you had a wonderful lunch, Catherine! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed the food, service, and the quiet atmosphere. It's always great when you can have a conversation without the noise overwhelming the experience. Hope to see you again soon!

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FAQs

The Federal Grill - Downtown offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (832) 930-5577.

The Federal Grill - Downtown is rated 4.5 stars by 176 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 p.m.
Booked 31 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Federal Grill - Downtown

1221 McKinney St ste g100, Houston, TX 77010-2011

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Matt Brice
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