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The Federal Grill - Downtown

4.8
4.8
120 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
11:30 pm
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
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.

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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 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (832) 930-5577
  • 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 &amp; 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

  • Three-Course Thanksgiving Meal

    USD 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

What 120 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Federal Grill - Downtown offers a delightful dining experience with "phenomenal food" and "superb service." Notable servers like Sergio and Juan enhance the meal with their attentiveness. While the atmosphere is vibrant and the menu diverse, some diners noted slower service during peak times. Overall, it's a "highly recommended" spot for both business and leisure dining.

120 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and food, really great experience
    The Federal Grill - DowntownResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you so much for choosing Federal and leaving us this review! We look forward to serving you again, soon.

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  2. Jennifer

    San Antonio

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. Upscale atmosphere. Experienced waiter very cognizant of our timing to make show at Hobby Center. One of my fav restaurants!
    The Federal Grill - DowntownResponded today
    Thank you so much for your kind words, Jennifer! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food, service, and atmosphere. It’s great to know our team was able to help you stay on track for your show at the Hobby Center! We’re honored to be one of your favorite restaurants and look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  3. Lauren

    Houston

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We were seated right away, and everyone was very nice at the restaurant. The food was delicious! We will definitely be back!
    The Federal Grill - DowntownResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you, Lauren! We’re so glad to hear that you enjoyed your visit and that the food was to your liking. We appreciate your kind words about our team, and we can’t wait to see you again for another great meal!

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  4. David

    Houston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We just took 3 generations of family to celebrate our Patriarch’s 87th Birthday and had a wonderful experience. The Manager (Mike) and our server Saulo were fantastic. Service was impeccable and the food was all dynamite!
    The Federal Grill - DowntownResponded 5 days ago
    Thanks for the amazing review, David! We’re so happy to hear that you had a fantastic time celebrating your patriarch’s 87th birthday with us. Mike and Saulo will be thrilled to hear your kind words, and we're delighted that the service and food were perfect for your family gathering. We hope to have the privilege of hosting your family again soon!

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  5. Joshua

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My daughter and I met at work colleague for lunch there during the middle of a Friday and it was absolutely fantastic.
    The Federal Grill - DowntownResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Joshua, thank you for the kind words! We're so happy you and your daughter had a fantastic lunch with your colleague. We love being a place for great meals and even better company. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  6. Alison

    Baton Rouge

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Sharita was phenomenal! Food bland! Drinks great!!
    The Federal Grill - DowntownResponded 5 days ago
    Thanks for your feedback, Alison! We’re so happy Sharita provided you with great service. We’ll definitely take note of your comments on the food and work on making it more flavorful. It’s great to hear that the drinks were a highlight! We’d love to have you back again soon to try something new!

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  7. Penny

    Houston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I've eaten at most of the Federal locations because I love their food as well as the restaurant itself. But the downtown location is different in a wonderful way. The outside is beautiful and so welcoming. Obviously the food and service is the same but it just has a different vibe and I love it. If you like Federal, you need to try it out at least once.
    The Federal Grill - DowntownResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for the fantastic review, Penny! We’re so happy to hear you love the food and service at all of our locations and that the downtown spot has a special vibe for you. The outdoor seating really is a gem, and we’re thrilled you enjoyed it. We hope to see you again soon!

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  8. Linda

    Houston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time at the federal Grille while we were in Houston. The food was amazing. We will definitely put this on our list for each year when we’re in Houston.
    The Federal Grill - DowntownResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you so much for the wonderful review, Linda! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your first visit to Federal Grill and that the food impressed you. We’re honored to be added to your list for future visits to Houston and can’t wait to welcome you back next time you’re in town!

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  9. Chip

    Houston

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 29 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. One of my favorite spots!
    The Federal Grill - DowntownResponded 5 days ago
    Thanks for the great review, Chip! We’re so happy to be one of your favorite places. We can’t wait to have you back for more excellent food and service!

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  10. Gunwoo

    Houston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Our team enjoyed lunch at Federal Grill today, we had a last-minute change in our party number, but I was able to update in OpenTable app easily. Overall a great professional lunch experience!
    The Federal Grill - DowntownResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you, Gunwoo! We’re so happy to hear that your team enjoyed lunch with us and that you had a smooth experience adjusting your reservation through OpenTable. It’s great to know that we could provide a professional environment for your lunch. We look forward to welcoming you back for another great meal

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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 4.8 stars by 120 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
11:30 pm
Booked 19 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<br />Mon- Thur 5pm-10pm<br />Fri &amp; Sat 5pm-11pm<br />3 Hrs $10<br
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
  • 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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