The Federal Grill - The Woodlands

The Federal Grill - The Woodlands reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Debbie VIP

   Houston36 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My husband ordered the chicken fried steak but when it came out, it was chicken fried chicken. He’ll rarely ever complain if the meal comes out different than he ordered so he ate it. He absolutely loved it so it was meant to be! I had the crab cake as always and we split the wedge salad. I had martinis and my husband had old fashioneds. Everything was so good and Isaac, our server, was awesome!! Love this restaurant!!
   

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2. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Tallahassee1 review

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   It’s was amazing for my mom’s 83rd birthday. Thank you again
   

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   john

   Dallas3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 5 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food perfect place for the business dinner I had !
   

   The Federal Grill - The WoodlandsResponded 6 days ago

   Thank you for the fantastic review, John! We're so glad to hear that the food and atmosphere were perfect for your business dinner. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
   

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   Max VIP

   Houston6 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 4 March 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The lump crab cake was outstanding and sea bass was very good. Our waiter (Brice?) was superb. My husband was a bit disappointed with his ahi tuna. And our whiskey of choice ran out after one drink eat. But it was a nice experience.
   

   The Federal Grill - The WoodlandsResponded 6 days ago

   Thank you for sharing your experience, Max! We're so glad to hear you loved the lump crab cake and sea bass, and that Brice provided exceptional service. We’ll make sure to look into the whiskey situation and the ahi tuna feedback. We hope to see you again soon!
   

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   MelanieD

   Houston3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 1 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our grandson decided he wanted Federal American Grill for his 24th birthday dinner. It was fabulous!!!! The wings and meatballs as appetizers were spot on! There were 7 of us, so we had blackened chicken alfredo, cobb salad, wedge salad, sliders, truffle chicken, and chicken fried steak. Everything single entrée was perfect!!! To end the night, they brought our grandson bread pudding with a sparkler on top, and to top it off, they gave him a birthday card with each employee signing it. So special!!!What a night!!!!
   

   The Federal Grill - The WoodlandsResponded on 6 March 2025

   Thank you for sharing such a wonderful review, Melanie! We’re thrilled to hear that your grandson’s birthday celebration at The Federal Grill was a memorable one. It’s great to know that everything from the appetizers to the entrées hit the mark, and we're especially glad you loved the special birthday touch. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you and your family back for more great meals and moments!
   

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   KristyJHFromAlvinTexasUSA

   New Orleans4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 1 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food is always perfect! Service is 100%. Get the meatloaf.
   

   The Federal Grill - The WoodlandsResponded on 6 March 2025

   Thank you for the wonderful review, Kristy! We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed the food, service, and ambiance. The meatloaf is definitely a fan favorite, and we’re thrilled you recommend it! We look forward to welcoming you back for another great experience soon!
   

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   Dano VIP

   Houston14 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 1 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always a good time at Federal American Grill. Zachary was our bartender/server and did an outstanding job. Our drinks were on par as usual and our appetizers was delicious, cheese burger egg rolls and the awesome smoked pork belly. Our entrees were also delicious, chicken fried steak/wedge salad, and rib sliders and fries. You can never go wrong with the old fashions, both Markers Mark and smoking Woodford. We also had a few Sazarac’s and the girls had their outstanding Moscow Mules. Can’t wait till the next time.
   

   The Federal Grill - The WoodlandsResponded on 6 March 2025

   Thank you for the fantastic review, Dano! We’re so glad to hear you had another great time at The Federal Grill. It sounds like you had some amazing drinks and dishes, and we’re thrilled that Zachary took such great care of you. We can’t wait to welcome you back for more delicious food and creative cocktails on your next visit!
   

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   John VIP

   Omaha17 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 26 February 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   We enjoyed an excellent light lunch (salads) while traveling through The Woodlands.
   

   The Federal Grill - The WoodlandsResponded on 28 February 2025

   Thank you for your review, John! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed your light lunch while passing through The Woodlands. It’s great to know that the salads hit the spot. We hope to welcome you back the next time you're in the area!
   

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9. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Exclusive1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 26 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent experience. The watier was a little too exuberant for my liking, as his greeting was so loud, I jumped in my chair. However, the meal, ambiance, and service were very good. The place is beautiful. The lady at the door never stopped working, whether she was greeting, cleaning, straightening up... The overall level of noise was very low. We don't live on that side of town, but had a late afternoon meeting. We will keep this place in mind for future visits.
   

   The Federal Grill - The WoodlandsResponded on 28 February 2025

   Thank you for your kind review! We're so glad to hear that you enjoyed the meal, ambiance, and overall experience at The Federal Grill. We apologize if the greeting was a bit too enthusiastic, but we're happy to know it didn't overshadow your visit. We appreciate your recognition of the hardworking team and are thrilled that you’ll consider us for future visits. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
   

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    Dan

    Houston3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 24 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    Would I go back? Yes, but my experience yesterday did not meet my overall expectations. We were a party of five, and the results were mixed. We all agreed that the meatloaf was subpar, as were the mashed potatoes that accompanied it. The meatloaf's consistency was comparable to potted meat...soft and "mushy." The mashed potatoes were dry and lacked any real flavor. The flatiron steak added to the Cobb Salad was "soft." It was either over marinated or over tenderized; the results were subpar. We also had bread pudding; it too was subpar. It was hard (the top was burnt) and lacked the promised bourbon in the sauce. It was a big disappointment! On the bright side, the chicken alfredo pasta, Baja Chicken Bowl, Cajun Chicken Sandwich, and the Cobb Salad itself were tasty. EOM
    

    The Federal Grill - The WoodlandsResponded on 28 February 2025

    Thank you for your feedback, Dan. We're glad to hear that some of the dishes were enjoyable, but we're sorry to hear that others, like the meatloaf and bread pudding, didn’t meet your expectations. We appreciate you sharing your experience and will take your comments into consideration as we continue to improve. We hope to have the chance to welcome you back for a better experience next time!
    

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