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The Federal Grill - Downtown

4.5
4.5
184 Reviews
$30 and under
American
1221 McKinney St ste g100, Houston, TX 77010-2011

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2 people
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
21:30
Booked 28 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for business meals
  • Lively
  • 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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–23:00 Sun 10:00–21:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Matt Brice
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Cross Street
    VALET<br />Mon- Thur 5pm-10pm<br />Fri & Sat 5pm-11pm<br />3 Hrs $10<br
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Easter Brunch at Federal Grill

    20 Apr 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 - 15:00 - 19:00
    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 184 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

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Federal Grill - Downtown offers a vibrant dining experience with "great food, service, and value." The restaurant is praised for accommodating large groups and providing exceptional service. Guests enjoy a "fantastic environment" with a wide selection of bourbons. The "spinach dip" and "bang bang shrimp" are crowd favorites.
184 Reviews
  1. Shirley

    Fort Lauderdale3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter was excellent and made sure we never ran out of sodas! The food portions are huge for the happy hour, and we ended up with more food than we could eat. Definitely get the fried green tomatoes. I didn’t give the food five stars because the broccolini was undercooked. But I would definitely go back there again 

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  2. Marcal

    Houston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ms. Sarita was awesome!!!! Above and beyond, very informal and family welcoming will definitely come back as long as she's there!! Great food, service and experience.
    The Federal Grill - DowntownResponded on 27 March 2025
    Thank you for the wonderful review, Marcal! We're thrilled to hear that Sarita made such a great impact on your experience. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to her! We're so glad you enjoyed the food, service, and atmosphere, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for another great visit!

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  3. Sarah VIP

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was top notch and the food was really good. I booked this because we could get a reservation for a larger group so I came with zero expectations. I haven’t seen that level of service at a restaurant in quite awhile and certainly not at a mid-priced restaurant!
    The Federal Grill - DowntownResponded on 27 March 2025
    Thank you for the fantastic review, Sarah! We're thrilled to hear that the service exceeded your expectations, and that you enjoyed the food. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional service, even for larger groups, and we're so happy it made your experience special. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  4. Margaret

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 25 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant was very accommodating for our large group. Our server was top notch, kept us informed about the menu options and gave great service! The food was the best I’ve had yet during my stay in Houston. Very fresh, excellently plated and delicious!
    The Federal Grill - DowntownResponded on 27 March 2025
    Thank you for the amazing review, Margaret! We're so happy to hear that we could accommodate your large group and that you had a top-notch experience. It's wonderful to know the food impressed you, and we’re honored to have been a highlight of your time in Houston. We can’t wait to welcome you back!

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  5. Valeria VIP

    Houston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved it…Loved the staff, great food, perfect drinks!!!
    The Federal Grill - DowntownResponded on 26 March 2025
    Thank you so much for the glowing review, Valeria! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food, drinks, and the service. We can't wait to welcome you back for another great experience!

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  6. Genie VIP

    Houston15 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We had pork belly for an appetizer and my husband enjoyed it. We also had spinach dip, which was frankly the best spinach dip I’ve ever had and my husband agreed our cocktails were good too. Chicken fried chicken was average but the chicken federale risotto was delicious. Great value. Variety on menu. We will try this place again!
    The Federal Grill - DowntownResponded on 26 March 2025
    Thank you for the great review, Genie! We’re so happy to hear you and your husband enjoyed the spinach dip, cocktails, and chicken federale risotto. We appreciate your feedback on the chicken fried chicken, and we'll work on making it even better. We look forward to welcoming you back for another visit!

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  7. Amy

    Kansas City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 20 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed our meal, the server was great, and the restaurant was within walking distance of our hotel.

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  8. Natalia VIP

    Las Vegas10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    It was my daughter’s bday and we thank you for her comp bread pudding but they were out of sparklers!!!
    The Federal Grill - DowntownResponded on 21 March 2025
    Thank you for the review, Natalia! We’re so glad to hear you chose us to celebrate your daughter’s birthday. We apologize for being out of sparklers, but we're happy you enjoyed the bread pudding. We hope to see you again soon!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 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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  10. Wendy

    Richmond10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 February 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 28 February 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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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 184 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Booked 28 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Federal Grill - Downtown

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

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    VALET<br />Mon- Thur 5pm-10pm<br />Fri & Sat 5pm-11pm<br />3 Hrs $10<br
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–23:00 Sun 10:00–21:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Matt Brice
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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