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The Federal Grill - Shepherd, Houston, TX

The Federal Grill - Shepherd

4.7
4.7
2503 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Neighbourhood gem
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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (713) 863-7777
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Matt Brice
  • Private party facilities
    We are pleased to offer a personalized private dining experience. Our elegant private dining room accommodates groups up to forty eight guests for a luxurious dinner party, while our bar & lounge is the perfect place for a corporate, commemorative happy hour, or cocktail party.
  • Neighbourhood
    Heights / Washington
  • Cross Street
    Gibson
  • Parking details
    Complimentary Valet
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cigar Room, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • But first...BRUNCH!

    Multiple dates available
    Work Hard, Brunch Harder. Come celebrate the weekend with Cajun Bloody Mary's, Crème Brulee French Toast, Mimosa Carafes & more! Not to mention our SWEET 80's playlist that keeps the juices flowing (into the mimosas, that is). Stop by & brunch your heart out with us, we promise it's a party.

Offers

  • Social Hour 3 - 7pm!

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Fri - 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
    From 3 pm - 7 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, Henricks 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 3 - 7pm! photo

What 2,503 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Federal Grill - Shepherd offers a "great dining experience" with exceptional service and delicious food. Favorites include ahi tuna, short ribs, and chicken fried steak. The whiskey selection is "extensive." The atmosphere is inviting, perfect for both business lunches and special occasions. Join Club Fed for rewards.

2,503 Reviews
  1. Shalonda

    Houston

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed our visit and the food was very good. The complimentary biscuits are soooo good and I loved the shrimp & grits! Our only disappointment was the bar selection. They advertise as a whiskey bar, and I was excited to bring my husband here since he is a bourbon enthusiast, but many of the allocated bourbons on the menu were not in stock - our primary reason for choosing this location. I rate this visit 4/5 due to disappointing bar inventory.

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  2. Cody

    Unspecified

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time eating here and it was fantastic! The atmosphere was very friendly. Our waitress,Kara S, always checked in on us to make sure we were satisfied and gave us recommendations on what to get. Food, drinks, and just everything was amazing! 10/10 would recommend to everyone!

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  3. Miraya

    VIP

    Houston

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was okay, we’re not too pleased about the amount we paid for the food we got (we had the pre set menu with automatic gratuity) But the ambience and service was great overall

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  4. Gloria

    VIP

    Houston

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience- the staff was super attentive and the food and atmosphere was great!

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  5. Timothy

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great experience at the Federal! Went there for Valentines Day made a reservation we were seated and served promptly. Our server Eric was excellent, very attentive and pleasant, even the managers would pass by and ask if we were good, would recommend and will be back!

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  6. Eldredge

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Valentine’s Day 3 course meal was superb. Our server was very knowledgeable and friendly.

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  7. Jessie

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had an amazing time and food was great. Our server was wonderful as well had an early reservation but still made it feel like a wonderful valetines day dinner

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  8. Larisa

    VIP

    Houston

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I can’t get enough of the federal grill. I have eaten here the last two days. Food is so consistently delicious and service is also consistently attentive. It’s one of my faves in houston !
    The Federal Grill - ShepherdResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you so much for the amazing review, Larisa! We're thrilled to be one of your favorites in Houston. We appreciate your continued support and look forward to serving you again soon!

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  9. Terry

    Houston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fantastic waitress, wonderful service and delicious food in an attractive looking restaurant with a very nice ambience!
    The Federal Grill - ShepherdResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for the fantastic review, Terry! We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed the service, food, and ambiance. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  10. Melissa

    VIP

    Houston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Enjoyed the food only complaint was parking area for valet is very small and crowded. Took 10 minutes to get in there to get to valet. That was frustrating so much if we weren’t meeting people at restaurant my husband would have left to go eat somewhere else.
    The Federal Grill - ShepherdResponded on February 2, 2025
    Thanks for sharing your feedback, Melissa! We’re so glad you enjoyed the food and service, but we’re sorry to hear about the parking frustration. We totally understand how that can be frustrating, and we’ll look into ways to improve the valet experience. We truly appreciate you bringing this up, and we hope to see you again soon!

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FAQs

The Federal Grill - Shepherd does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. The Federal Grill - Shepherd also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (713) 863-7777.

The Federal Grill - Shepherd is rated 4.7 stars by 2503 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 11 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Federal Grill - Shepherd

510 Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77007

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Gibson
  • Neighbourhood
    Heights / Washington
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Complimentary Valet
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Matt Brice
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cigar Room, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (713) 863-7777
  • Private party facilities
    We are pleased to offer a personalized private dining experience. Our elegant private dining room accommodates groups up to forty eight guests for a luxurious dinner party, while our bar & lounge is the perfect place for a corporate, commemorative happy hour, or cocktail party.
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