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The Federal Grill - Shepherd, Houston, TX

The Federal Grill - Shepherd

4.7
4.7
2467 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for brunch
  • Good for business meals
Dress Up or Dress Down. A Bourbon or a Beer. A Ribeye or a Burger. Throw in a little Sinatra, and you will begin to have a taste of the FEDERAL Experience.

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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 11:00–15:00 Sun 10:00–15:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–16:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 15:00–18:30 Dinner Mon–Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–23:00 Sun 16:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (713) 863-7777
  • Website
    http://www.thefederalgrill.com/
  • 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.
  • Location
    510 Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77007
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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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.

  • Three-Course Thanksgiving Meal

    US$65.00 per person

    28 Nov 2024 only
    Join us for Thanksgiving from 11am - 3pm for $65/person (plus tax & gratuity).
    Three-Course Thanksgiving Meal photo

Offers

  • Social Hour 3 - 6:30 pm!

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Fri - 15:00 - 16:00, 16:00 - 18:30
    From 3 pm - 6:30 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!

Menu

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What 2,467 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Federal Grill - Shepherd offers a delightful dining experience with "great service and outstanding food." Perfect for special occasions, the ambiance is welcoming and lively. Guests rave about the "amazing" brunch and dinner options, highlighting the tender short rib and diverse drink choices. The staff's attentiveness ensures a memorable visit.

2,467 Reviews

  1. Leslie

    Houston

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    FG has a diverse and simple menu. Everything I have tried has been good. The tenured staff and management are excellent. Bar selection is vast and there is nice happy hour menu with drinks and food.

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  2. Rosenthal

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every thing was great. Awesome dinner experience. Enjoy our evening

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  3. margaret

    Houston

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect! Thank you for everything. The space, the food and the service were wonderful.
    The Federal Grill - ShepherdResponded on 18 November 2024
    Thank you, Margaret! We're so glad to hear you had such a wonderful experience with us. It’s always great to know that our guests enjoy every aspect of their visit. We look forward to serving you again soon!

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  4. Tracie

    Houston

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had chicken fried chicken & chicken fried steak, which were outstanding! They offer 1/2 portions which were perfect. One had the salmon & thought it was delicious and another a chicken sandwich - everyone was happy with their meal. 3 split a piece of carrot cake & still had some to take home. The server missed an appetizer order but otherwise service was great & portions healthy.
    The Federal Grill - ShepherdResponded on 16 November 2024
    Thank you so much for the great review, Tracie! We’re thrilled to hear that everyone enjoyed their meals – the chicken fried chicken, chicken fried steak, and salmon are definitely favorites. It’s great to know that the half portions worked out perfectly for your group, and that the carrot cake hit the spot! We appreciate your understanding about the missed appetizer order and will make sure to address that with our team. Thanks again for sharing your experience, and we hope to welcome you back soon for another delicious meal!

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  5. Steve

    Houston

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 6 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place for cocktails and appetizers. We recommend the cheeseburger egg rolls, bang bang shrimp and smoked pork belly. Extensive selection of whiskey, and excellent service. Entrees were only okay. We had the diver scallops, blackened tuna and sliders. All were fine but not exceptional.
    The Federal Grill - ShepherdResponded on 16 November 2024
    Thank you for the great review, Steve! We’re so glad you enjoyed the cocktails, appetizers, and whiskey selection – the cheeseburger egg rolls, bang bang shrimp, and smoked pork belly are definitely crowd favorites! We appreciate your feedback on the entrees as well and will take it into consideration as we continue to improve our menu. We’re thrilled that the service met your expectations, and we hope you’ll join us again soon to try more dishes and enjoy another excellent experience!

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  6. Madeline

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We visit every year for our anniversary and it’s always spectacular!
    The Federal Grill - ShepherdResponded on 16 November 2024
    Thank you so much for this compliment, Madeline!

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  7. David

    Houston

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff at Federal Grill were excellent!! Thank you for the great service, food and perfect seating for our anniversary.
    The Federal Grill - ShepherdResponded on 14 November 2024
    Congratulations on your 25th anniversary, David! We are so honored that you chose Federal Grill to celebrate such a special milestone. Thank you for your kind words about the service, food, and seating – we’re thrilled to hear everything was perfect for your evening. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience, and we look forward to welcoming you back for many more celebrations in the future. All the best!

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  8. Gary

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I've been to the Federal Grill a few times. the food is always good to great, staff is super and I love the charm of the place. We always feel welcomed there, they go out of there way to ensure the guests are taken care of and again, the food is always very good! I also must commend the bar staff, the drinks I had (2 different Old Fashions) were better than almost any place I've had in the Housto metro area. And I must commend them on their wide selection of premium whiskeys and they don't charge ridiculous prices for them. I have no problem recommending them to friends at all!
    The Federal Grill - ShepherdResponded on 18 November 2024
    Gary, thank you for the fantastic review! We’re so happy to hear that you’ve consistently enjoyed the food, service, and charm of our place. We’re especially thrilled that you loved the Old Fashioneds and appreciated our whiskey selection. It’s our pleasure to go above and beyond to make your visit special, and we’re so glad to have been able to do that for you. Thank you for recommending us to your friends—we can’t wait to welcome you back for another memorable experience!

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  9. Glenn

    Houston

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The place was very clean and comfortable. The food was excellent. The staff was very professional, helpful and pleasant, but they were also very social which made our dinner experience FUN! Prices were very reasonable.
    The Federal Grill - ShepherdResponded on 18 November 2024
    Thank you for the wonderful review, Glenn! We’re so glad to hear that you enjoyed both the food and the atmosphere. It means a lot to us that our team’s friendly and professional service made your dinner experience even more enjoyable. We’re also happy to hear that you felt the prices were reasonable. We look forward to hosting you again soon!

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  10. David

    Houston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 22 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an awesome experience for my daughters birthday. Service was great. Food and drinks always good!!
    The Federal Grill - ShepherdResponded on 24 October 2024
    David, thank you so much for celebrating your daughter's birthday with us! We're thrilled to hear you had an awesome experience and that the service, food, and drinks were all to your liking. We hope to welcome you back soon for more great moments!

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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 2467 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 8 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
  • Area
    Heights / Washington
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat 11:00–15:00 Sun 10:00–15:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–16:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 15:00–18:30 Dinner Mon–Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–23:00 Sun 16:00–21:00
  • 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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.thefederalgrill.com/
  • 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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