The Federal Grill - Downtown

Name: The Federal Grill - Downtown
Address: 1221 McKinney St ste g100, Houston, TX, United States, 77010-2011
Telephone: (832) 930-5577
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

135 Reviews

$30 and under

American

Make a booking

2 people

27 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 13 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for business meals
Good for groups
Good for special occasions

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 brunches – 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.

Order delivery or takeout

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
(832) 930-5577
Website
https://thefederalgrill.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Matt Brice

Location
1221 McKinney St ste g100, Houston, TX 77010-2011
Area
Downtown
Cross Street
VALET Mon- Thur 5pm-10pm Fri & Sat 5pm-11pm 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

2025 NYE Countdown Party with Federal Grill
31 Dec 2024 only
Ring in the New Year at Federal Grill! Celebrate in style with our exclusive NYE Countdown Party, featuring an unforgettable evening of great food, drinks, and dancing with our DJ. From 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM Start your evening with a luxurious 3-course dinner for just $75. Indulge in specially curated dishes designed to delight your taste buds and set the perfect tone for the night ahead. From 10:00 PM - 1:00 AM As the clock strikes 10, the real party begins! Dance the night away and count down to 2025 with dancing, great vibes, and endless celebration. The night is sponsored by Veuve Clicquot and Woodford Reserve, ensuring the finest champagne and whiskey are always flowing. Don't miss out on the most exciting NYE party in town!
Join us for Valentine's Day at Federal Grill
14 Feb 2025 only
Join us on Valentine's Day for a 3-course meal for lunch and dinner - $75 per person.

Fried Cheeseburger EggrollsUS$18.00
With sweet & spicy sauce
Sticky RibsUS$18.00
with kung pao sauce and toasted sesame seeds
Bang Bang ShrimpUS$16.00
tossed in sweet & spicy sauce
Smoked Pork BellyUS$15.00
smoked tableside with honey mustard and sriracha
Fontina Spinach DipUS$15.00
With Fresno peppers and warm tortilla chips
Fried ShrimpUS$18.00
with remoulade sauce
Fresh Oysters
Please ask about our daily fresh oyster selection
PokeUS$19.00
choose salmon or tuna; with avocado, toasted almonds, soy honey citrus sauce, wontons, red onions
Kung Pao CalamariUS$17.00
Tossed with pepperoncini and sweet & spicy sauce
MeatballsUS$17.00
with mashed potatoes and swedish sauce, onion strings
Gardner Parker's Chicken WingsUS$14.00
with house-made spicy ranch
Signature Jumbo Lump Crab CakeUS$25.00
with beurre blanc & asparagus
Half Baked Chocolate Chip CookieUS$12.00
Hey, why not?

Salads, Bowls, & Soup

Add chicken or shrimp ($8), salmon or tuna ($10), or flat iron steak ($12)

Chopped SaladUS$15.00
With cucumber, heirloom tomato, red onion, feta, bleu cheese, pecans, croutons, champagne vinaigrette, bacon
Iceberg Wedge SaladUS$14.00
With pork belly croutons, Roquefort, tomato, crispy onion strings, ranch dressing
Caesar SaladUS$12.00
With anchovy and crispy parmesan, croutons
Cobb SaladUS$16.00
With avocado, almonds, egg, bacon, bleu cheese, champagne vinaigrette
Cheeseburger BowlUS$25.00
With avocado, almonds, sunny & hard-boiled egg, bacon, bleu cheese, red onions, tomatoes, ranch, topped with burger and Wisconsin cheddar
Pecan Crusted Chicken SaladUS$22.00
With bleu cheese, tortilla strips, blueberry compote, cilantro cream dressing, tomatoes
Baja Blackened Chicken BowlUS$24.00
With black bean corn relish, pico, avocado, feta, tortilla strips, wild rice, cilantro cream dressing
Lemon Basil Salmon BowlUS$26.00
With wild rice, crispy brussels sprouts, seasonal veggies, bleu cheese, lemon-basil vinaigrette
Soup of the Season
Please ask your server for our seasonal selection
- CupUS$8.00
- BowlUS$11.00

Federal Features

Roasted ChickenUS$28.00
Full. With mashed potatoes, broccolini, bordelaise sauce
Braised Short Rib
With bacon & mushroom risotto, sautéed spinach, bordelaise sauce
- HalfUS$23.00
- FullUS$38.00
Chicken Fried Steak
Loaded mashed potatoes, pepper country gravy
- HalfUS$16.00
- FullUS$25.00
Chicken Fried Chicken
Loaded mashed potatoes, pepper country gravy, broccolini
- HalfUS$15.00
- FullUS$24.00
Truffle Stuffed Chicken
With herb cream cheese filling, mashed potatoes, broccolini, white truffle oil
- HalfUS$25.00
- FullUS$37.00
Blackened Chicken AlfredoUS$25.00
Janice's Meatloaf
With mashed potatoes, crispy onion strings, bordelaise sauce
- HalfUS$17.00
- FullUS$29.00
Center-Cut FiletUS$56.00
8oz Full. With truffle mac & cheese, sauteed spinach
Black Angus RibeyeUS$54.00
16oz Full. With a loaded baked potato and seasonal veggies
Chicken Federale
With couscous, feta pico, avocado cilantro cream sauce
- HalfUS$18.00
- FullUS$33.00

Seafood

Grilled SalmonUS$32.00
With bacon & mushroom risotto, broccolini, beurre Blanc
Diver ScallopsUS$41.00
With smoked pork belly, bacon & mushroom risotto, Cajun lobster sauce
Thai Shrimp & Cheese GritsUS$29.00
Manchego cheese grits, thai citrus glaze, wontons
Blackend Ahi TunaUS$32.00
Couscous, feta & pineapple pico, soy glaze
Pecan Crusted Snapper
With mashed potatoes, crab meat, beurre blanc, broccolini
Market Catch of the Day

Burgers & Sandwiches

Freedom BurgerUS$19.00
With American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, onion, bacon, federal sauce, choose your bun option: challah or jalapeno-cheddar bun *For every Burger sold, $1 will be donated to our veterans at Camp Hope battling for their freedom against PTSD
French DipUS$18.00
With side of creamy horseradish and Guinness stout au jus
Federal Chicken SandwichUS$18.00
with American cheese, pickles, Matty B's sauce, hand-breaded chicken breast
Classic Philly CheesesteakUS$18.00
With sautéed onions & peppers, Cajun cheese sauce
Cajun Chicken SandwichUS$18.00
With swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, crispy onion strings, sriracha aioli
SlidersUS$15.00
choose one: cheeseburger, cajun chicken, buffalo chicken, Federal chicken or braised short rib

Sides

Hand Cut FriesUS$8.00
Cheese GritsUS$8.00
Truffle Mac & CheeseUS$8.00
Sautéed SpinachUS$8.00
Mushroom & Bacon RisottoUS$8.00
Crispy Brussels SproutsUS$8.00
Mashed PotatoesUS$8.00
Loaded Baked PotatoUS$8.00
BroccoliniUS$8.00
Seasonal VeggiesUS$8.00
Cajun ChipsUS$6.00
Buttermilk BiscuitsUS$5.00
4 buttermilk biscuits with a side of fresno jelly and butter

What 135 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

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Federal Grill - Downtown offers a "phenomenal" dining experience with "excellent service" and "delicious" food. Highlights include attentive staff like Sergio and Juan, who enhance the experience. While the ambiance is upscale and inviting, some reviews mention slow service during busy times. Overall, a "wonderful" spot for business meals or celebrations.

135 Reviews

R
Randall
VIP
Houston
46 reviews
5.0
46 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Juan took great care of us. Our table ordered the diver scallops, chicken fried chicken, and chicken fried steak. All were well prepared and flavorful. We had not been to this Federal Grill location before, but will return. Very close to walk to Discovery Green for an after dinner stroll.
The Federal Grill - DowntownResponded 5 days ago
Thank you, Randall! We're so glad you enjoyed your first visit to our Downtown location. It’s great to hear that Juan took excellent care of you and that your meals, including the diver scallops, chicken fried chicken, and chicken fried steak, were a hit. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another wonderful experience, and a stroll by Discovery Green!
Is this helpful?
B
Becky
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious, service was a little slow but not bad. Music was a little loud. Would definitely go back with friends!!
The Federal Grill - DowntownResponded 5 days ago
Thank you, Becky! We're so happy to hear you enjoyed the food and ambiance. We appreciate your feedback on the service and music volume, and we'll be sure to keep that in mind for future visits. We’d love to have you back with friends for another great experience!
Is this helpful?
G
Gary
Central Coast
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a very large reservation of 16 people in town for a cheer competition. The reservation process was easy. Food was served on time and the service was great.
The Federal Grill - DowntownResponded 5 days ago
Thank you, Gary! We’re so glad to hear that your large group had a smooth and enjoyable experience with us. It's great to know that the reservation process, food, and service all met your expectations. We hope the cheer competition went well, and we’d love to welcome you and your group back for another fantastic meal soon!
Is this helpful?
C
Christine
San Diego
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on 10 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was outstanding. Service was acceptable. Not bad but not great. Never came by to ask if we needed anything. I would go back because of the food.
The Federal Grill - DowntownResponded 5 days ago
Thank you, Christine, for your thoughtful feedback! We’re so glad you enjoyed the food and appreciate you highlighting our outdoor dining and atmosphere. We apologize for the lapse in service and will work to ensure that we’re more attentive in the future. We’re happy to hear you’ll be back, and we look forward to providing you with an even better experience next time!
Is this helpful?
G
Glenda
VIP
Orange County
30 reviews
2.0
30 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Based on other reviews, my husband got the meatloaf and I got the truffled chicken. The meatloaf was possibly the worst I’ve ever eaten. My husband said that it wasn’t like his mother’s. (Haha) Whoever made it overworked the meat and caused the texture to be mushy. Really bad! My chicken had plenty of good truffle flavor, but it was overcooked and dry. Overall, I wouldn’t hurry to go back.
The Federal Grill - DowntownResponded 6 days ago
Thank you, Glenda, for sharing your feedback. We sincerely apologize that both the meatloaf and truffled chicken did not meet your expectations. We truly appreciate you giving us a try and hope you'll consider visiting us again for a better experience.
Is this helpful?
S
Steven
Houston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding service, delectable food and great date night experience.
The Federal Grill - DowntownResponded 6 days ago
Thank you, Steven! We’re thrilled to hear that you had an outstanding date night with us. It’s wonderful to know that our service, food, and ambiance made for a memorable experience. We look forward to welcoming you back for more great nights out!
Is this helpful?
A
Amy
Houston
18 reviews
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on 5 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The restaurant was very busy and they did not have our reserved table ready when we arrived. They got to us rather quickly though. There were many large noisy groups near us and we found it difficult to carry a conversation. Multiple wait staff took care of our table which would seem helpful however at times they did not communicate amongst themselves as to our needs or requests. The waiter asked if we wanted dessert and we had not been served our main dish yet. We ordered coffee with dessert and they forgot it until we were completely finished. It was a bit chaotic. There seemed to be some disconnect between the waiters and the kitchen. Our main dish came out after quite a wait and it was not hot. The staff is very friendly and the food is of high quality but the hectic nature left us feeling a little disappointed. This is a pricey dining experience and we would expect the service to reflect that. We have had many nice meals at a different location so will go back to that one in the future. Not giving up on Federal Grill in general.
The Federal Grill - DowntownResponded on 5 December 2024
Thank you for your honest feedback, Amy. We’re truly sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet the high standards we aim for, especially with the service and timing issues. We appreciate you pointing out the areas where we can improve, and we’ll be sure to address the communication and coordination among our staff. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the food and the friendliness of the team, and we hope you’ll give us another chance in the future. Your feedback is invaluable, please let us know the best way to contact you directly — and we will have a GM reach out to make it up to you.
Is this helpful?
C
Cory
Houston
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 4 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service was outstanding. Food was very good. Sticky ribs were amazing but pork belly was not good at all. Diver scallops were great.
The Federal Grill - DowntownResponded on 4 December 2024
Thank you for your feedback, Cory! We're thrilled you enjoyed the service and some of the dishes, especially the sticky ribs and diver scallops. We’re sorry to hear the pork belly didn’t meet your expectations – we’ll definitely take that into consideration. We hope to see you again soon for more great meals!
Is this helpful?
P
Patti Sue
Houston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 3 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server JT was great and the food was amazing and fresh as always!
The Federal Grill - DowntownResponded on 4 December 2024
Thank you for the wonderful review, Patti Sue! We're so happy to hear you had a great experience, and we'll be sure to pass along your compliments to JT. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for more delicious meals!
Is this helpful?
J
John
VIP
Orlando
33 reviews
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on 1 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great food and cocktails. Lots of TV’s to catch the games. Large selection of bourbons.
The Federal Grill - DowntownResponded on 3 December 2024
Thank you for the great review, John! We're glad you enjoyed the food, cocktails, and bourbon selection. It’s awesome to hear you had a chance to catch the games while enjoying the ambiance. We hope to see you again soon!
Is this helpful?

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 4.7 stars by 135 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

27 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 13 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Federal Grill - Downtown

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

Additional information

Cross Street
VALET Mon- Thur 5pm-10pm Fri & Sat 5pm-11pm 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

Website
https://thefederalgrill.com/
Phone number
(832) 930-5577

The Federal Grill - Downtown

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

2025 NYE Countdown Party with Federal Grill

Join us for Valentine's Day at Federal Grill

Starters

Fried Cheeseburger EggrollsUS$18.00

Sticky RibsUS$18.00

Bang Bang ShrimpUS$16.00

Smoked Pork BellyUS$15.00

Fontina Spinach DipUS$15.00

Fried ShrimpUS$18.00

Fresh Oysters

PokeUS$19.00

Kung Pao CalamariUS$17.00

MeatballsUS$17.00

Gardner Parker's Chicken WingsUS$14.00

Signature Jumbo Lump Crab CakeUS$25.00

Half Baked Chocolate Chip CookieUS$12.00

Salads, Bowls, & Soup

Chopped SaladUS$15.00

Iceberg Wedge SaladUS$14.00

Caesar SaladUS$12.00

Cobb SaladUS$16.00

Cheeseburger BowlUS$25.00

Pecan Crusted Chicken SaladUS$22.00

Baja Blackened Chicken BowlUS$24.00

Lemon Basil Salmon BowlUS$26.00

Soup of the Season

Federal Features

Roasted ChickenUS$28.00

Braised Short Rib

Chicken Fried Steak

Chicken Fried Chicken

Truffle Stuffed Chicken

Blackened Chicken AlfredoUS$25.00

Janice's Meatloaf

Center-Cut FiletUS$56.00

Black Angus RibeyeUS$54.00

Chicken Federale

Seafood

Grilled SalmonUS$32.00

Diver ScallopsUS$41.00

Thai Shrimp & Cheese GritsUS$29.00

Blackend Ahi TunaUS$32.00

Pecan Crusted Snapper

Market Catch of the Day

Burgers & Sandwiches

Freedom BurgerUS$19.00

French DipUS$18.00

Federal Chicken SandwichUS$18.00

Classic Philly CheesesteakUS$18.00

Cajun Chicken SandwichUS$18.00

SlidersUS$15.00

Sides

Hand Cut FriesUS$8.00

Cheese GritsUS$8.00

Truffle Mac & CheeseUS$8.00

Sautéed SpinachUS$8.00

Mushroom & Bacon RisottoUS$8.00

Crispy Brussels SproutsUS$8.00

Mashed PotatoesUS$8.00

Loaded Baked PotatoUS$8.00

BroccoliniUS$8.00

Seasonal VeggiesUS$8.00

Cajun ChipsUS$6.00

Buttermilk BiscuitsUS$5.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does The Federal Grill - Downtown offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Federal Grill - Downtown restaurant rated?

Is The Federal Grill - Downtown currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information