The Federal Grill - Downtown

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

The Federal Grill - Downtown offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (832) 930-5577.

Q: How is The Federal Grill - Downtown restaurant rated?

The Federal Grill - Downtown is rated 4.5 stars by 176 OpenTable diners.

Q: Is The Federal Grill - Downtown currently accepting bookings?

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

4.5

176 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

11 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 32 times today

Experiences are available.

Lively
Good for business meals
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 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
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

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 - 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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!

Fried Cheeseburger EggrollsUSD 18.00
With sweet & spicy sauce
Sticky RibsUSD 18.00
with kung pao sauce and toasted sesame seeds
Bang Bang ShrimpUSD 16.00
tossed in sweet & spicy sauce
Smoked Pork BellyUSD 15.00
smoked tableside with honey mustard and sriracha
Fontina Spinach DipUSD 15.00
With Fresno peppers and warm tortilla chips
Fried ShrimpUSD 18.00
with remoulade sauce
Truffle Beef CarpaccioUSD 21.00
filet mignon, mixed greens, parmesan, truffle oil
Fried OystersUSD 24.00
with Frank's Red Hot, pork belly, bleu cheese crumbles, drizzle of ranch dressing
Fried Green TomatoesUSD 15.00
topped with crab salad with a drizzle of cilantro cream sauce
Fresh Oysters
Please ask about our daily fresh oyster selection
PokeUSD 19.00
choose salmon or tuna; with avocado, toasted almonds, soy honey citrus sauce, wontons, red onions
Kung Pao CalamariUSD 17.00
Tossed with pepperoncini and sweet & spicy sauce
MeatballsUSD 17.00
with mashed potatoes and swedish sauce, onion strings
Gardner Parker's Chicken WingsUSD 14.00
with house-made spicy ranch
Signature Jumbo Lump Crab CakeUSD 25.00
with beurre blanc & asparagus
Half Baked Chocolate Chip CookieUSD 12.00
Hey, why not?

Salads, Bowls, & Soup

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

Chopped SaladUSD 15.00
With cucumber, heirloom tomato, red onion, feta, bleu cheese, pecans, croutons, champagne vinaigrette, bacon
Iceberg Wedge SaladUSD 14.00
With pork belly croutons, Roquefort, tomato, crispy onion strings, ranch dressing
Caesar SaladUSD 12.00
With anchovy and crispy parmesan, croutons
Cobb SaladUSD 16.00
With avocado, almonds, egg, bacon, bleu cheese, champagne vinaigrette
Buffalo Chicken SaladUSD 24.00
with iceberg and romaine lettuce, pico de gallo, bleu cheese, bacon, tortilla strips, and ranch dressing
Cheeseburger BowlUSD 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 SaladUSD 22.00
With bleu cheese, tortilla strips, blueberry compote, cilantro cream dressing, tomatoes
Baja Blackened Chicken BowlUSD 24.00
With black bean corn relish, pico, avocado, feta, tortilla strips, wild rice, cilantro cream dressing
Lemon Basil Salmon BowlUSD 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
- CupUSD 8.00
- BowlUSD 11.00

Federal Features

Roasted ChickenUSD 28.00
Full. With mashed potatoes, broccolini, bordelaise sauce
Braised Short Rib
With bacon & mushroom risotto, sautéed spinach, bordelaise sauce
- HalfUSD 23.00
- FullUSD 38.00
Chicken Fried Steak
Loaded mashed potatoes, pepper country gravy
- HalfUSD 16.00
- FullUSD 25.00
Chicken Fried Chicken
Loaded mashed potatoes, pepper country gravy, broccolini
- HalfUSD 15.00
- FullUSD 24.00
Truffle Stuffed Chicken
With herb cream cheese filling, mashed potatoes, broccolini, white truffle oil
- HalfUSD 25.00
- FullUSD 37.00
Blackened Chicken AlfredoUSD 25.00
Janice's Meatloaf
With mashed potatoes, crispy onion strings, bordelaise sauce
- HalfUSD 17.00
- FullUSD 29.00
Surf & TurfUSD 36.00
4oz filet with 2 blackened shrimp, truffle mashed potatoes, seasonal veggies
Center-Cut FiletUSD 56.00
8oz Full. With truffle mac & cheese, sauteed spinach
Black Angus RibeyeUSD 59.00
16oz Full. With a loaded baked potato and seasonal veggies
Chicken Federale
With couscous, feta pico, avocado cilantro cream sauce
- HalfUSD 18.00
- FullUSD 33.00

Seafood

Grilled SalmonUSD 32.00
With bacon & mushroom risotto, broccolini, beurre Blanc
New England U-10 Diver ScallopsUSD 55.00
With smoked pork belly, bacon & mushroom risotto, Cajun lobster sauce
Thai Shrimp & Cheese GritsUSD 29.00
Manchego cheese grits, thai citrus glaze, wontons
Blackend Ahi TunaUSD 32.00
Couscous, feta & pineapple pico, soy glaze
Pecan Crusted SnapperUSD 42.00
With mashed potatoes, crab meat, beurre blanc, broccolini
Chilean Sea Bass
with creamed spinach and beurre blanc
Market Catch of the Day

Burgers & Sandwiches

Freedom BurgerUSD 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 DipUSD 18.00
With side of creamy horseradish and Guinness stout au jus
Federal Chicken SandwichUSD 18.00
with American cheese, pickles, Matty B's sauce, hand-breaded chicken breast
Classic Philly CheesesteakUSD 18.00
With sautéed onions & peppers, Cajun cheese sauce
Cajun Chicken SandwichUSD 18.00
With swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, crispy onion strings, sriracha aioli
4-Get About It Grilled CheeseUSD 17.00
Federal's four-cheese blend, bacon, tomato, and avocado on toasted sourdough and served with a bowl of tomato soup
SlidersUSD 15.00
choose one: cheeseburger, cajun chicken, buffalo chicken, Federal chicken or BBQ short rib. Add hand-cut fries for $8

Sides

Hand Cut FriesUSD 8.00
Regular or truffle
Cheese GritsUSD 8.00
Truffle Mac & CheeseUSD 8.00
Sautéed SpinachUSD 8.00
Mushroom & Bacon RisottoUSD 8.00
Crispy Brussels SproutsUSD 8.00
Mashed PotatoesUSD 6.00
Regular or truffle
Loaded Baked PotatoUSD 8.00
BroccoliniUSD 8.00
Seasonal VeggiesUSD 8.00
Cajun ChipsUSD 6.00
Buttermilk BiscuitsUSD 5.00
4 buttermilk biscuits with a side of fresno jelly and butter

What 176 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

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Federal Grill - Downtown offers a "fantastic experience" with "delicious food" and "great service," making it ideal for business lunches and special occasions. Highlights include the "Bang Bang Shrimp," "chicken and waffles," and an "excellent whiskey selection." The atmosphere is lively yet welcoming, perfect for hosting events or enjoying a casual meal.

176 Reviews

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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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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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Erron
Houston1 review
5.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
it was amazing not sure my waiters name but she was a short blonde with glasses
The Federal Grill - DowntownResponded on 27 February 2025
Thank you for the fantastic review, Erron! We’re so glad to hear you had an amazing experience. We'll make sure to pass along your kind words to the server you mentioned. We hope to see you again soon!
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CANDUS
Houston1 review
3.0
Dined on 20 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
We were seated at 12:05 and did not receive our food until 1 pm. I'm not sure if it was a kitchen or a waitstaff issue. The food was tasty but cold.
The Federal Grill - DowntownResponded on 20 February 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience, Candus. We sincerely apologize for the extended wait time and the food being served cold. This is certainly not the level of service or quality we aim to provide. Your feedback is important to us, and we hope you'll give us another chance to provide you with the experience you deserve.
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Silvia VIP
Houston3 reviews
2.0
Dined on 19 February 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Booked a table for lunch, 3 people. We waited for our order 45 minutes (an appetizer, two lunch dishes, including a burger). We had limite lunch time so that gave us about 10 minutes to eat before having to get back to work. They brought a piece of bread pudding to share between the 3 to apologize for the service. Did not enjoy the rush to eat last minute, not worth the price. The kitchen could not handle the volume of orders, so they sacrificed service and quality.
The Federal Grill - DowntownResponded on 20 February 2025
Thank you for sharing your feedback, Silvia. We're truly sorry to hear that your lunch experience didn't meet expectations. We understand the importance of timely service, especially during a workday, and we sincerely apologize for the delays. We appreciate your patience and your understanding regarding the bread pudding, but we’ll certainly work on improving our kitchen’s efficiency during peak times. Your feedback is valuable, and we hope you'll give us another chance to provide a better experience in the future.
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Heather VIP
Houston31 reviews
5.0
Dined on 18 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Federal Grill - Downtown is our go-to place for a business lunch. Also, great for happy hour after work - many options for wine and tasty cocktails. Great food and great vibe.
The Federal Grill - DowntownResponded on 20 February 2025
Thank you, Heather! We're thrilled to be your go-to spot for business lunches and happy hours. It's wonderful to hear that you enjoy the food, cocktails, and the vibe. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for your next visit!
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stacey
Houston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 17 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always great! Had a quick business lunch and loved it
The Federal Grill - DowntownResponded on 19 February 2025
Thank you for the kind words, Stacey! We're so happy to hear that you had a great business lunch with us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another fantastic experience!
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Phillip
Detroit1 review
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice ambiance, good food, good recommendations by the staff. Servers worked as teams and did a very nice job. Spoke to two of the managers which made it feel like an old school dean martin type place. Which makes sense as there were a fair amount of dean and frank pictures lining the walls. Will definitely eat here again.
The Federal Grill - DowntownResponded on 19 February 2025
Thank you, Phillip! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a great experience at The Federal Grill. It's wonderful that you enjoyed the ambiance, food, and the team atmosphere. We appreciate your kind words and will make sure to pass along your compliments to Ana and the rest of the team. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon!
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ben VIP
Manitoba136 reviews
4.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
I had brunch today and loved my Eggs Benedict with crab cake. The potatoes were too salty and spicy and could not eat them. Great coffee. Service was adequate but slow at times.
The Federal Grill - DowntownResponded on 19 February 2025
Thank you for your feedback, Ben! We're happy to hear that you enjoyed the Eggs Benedict with crab cake and the coffee. We're sorry the potatoes were too salty and spicy for your liking and that the service was slower than expected. We'll work on both to ensure a better experience next time. We hope to welcome you back soon!
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Catherine VIP
Houston10 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Met friends for lunch & had a fantastic overall experience! Food & service was excellent. Could have conversation at the table without excessive noise. Great atmosphere!
The Federal Grill - DowntownResponded on 19 February 2025
It sounds like you had a wonderful lunch, Catherine! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed the food, service, and the quiet atmosphere. It's always great when you can have a conversation without the noise overwhelming the experience. Hope to see you again soon!
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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 176 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 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 32 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 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

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

The Federal Grill - Downtown

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Easter Brunch at Federal Grill

Social Hour Monday - Friday | 3:00 - 7:00 pm

Starters

Fried Cheeseburger EggrollsUSD 18.00

Sticky RibsUSD 18.00

Bang Bang ShrimpUSD 16.00

Smoked Pork BellyUSD 15.00

Fontina Spinach DipUSD 15.00

Fried ShrimpUSD 18.00

Truffle Beef CarpaccioUSD 21.00

Fried OystersUSD 24.00

Fried Green TomatoesUSD 15.00

Fresh Oysters

PokeUSD 19.00

Kung Pao CalamariUSD 17.00

MeatballsUSD 17.00

Gardner Parker's Chicken WingsUSD 14.00

Signature Jumbo Lump Crab CakeUSD 25.00

Half Baked Chocolate Chip CookieUSD 12.00

Salads, Bowls, & Soup

Chopped SaladUSD 15.00

Iceberg Wedge SaladUSD 14.00

Caesar SaladUSD 12.00

Cobb SaladUSD 16.00

Buffalo Chicken SaladUSD 24.00

Cheeseburger BowlUSD 25.00

Pecan Crusted Chicken SaladUSD 22.00

Baja Blackened Chicken BowlUSD 24.00

Lemon Basil Salmon BowlUSD 26.00

Soup of the Season

Federal Features

Roasted ChickenUSD 28.00

Braised Short Rib

Chicken Fried Steak

Chicken Fried Chicken

Truffle Stuffed Chicken

Blackened Chicken AlfredoUSD 25.00

Janice's Meatloaf

Surf & TurfUSD 36.00

Center-Cut FiletUSD 56.00

Black Angus RibeyeUSD 59.00

Chicken Federale

Seafood

Grilled SalmonUSD 32.00

New England U-10 Diver ScallopsUSD 55.00

Thai Shrimp & Cheese GritsUSD 29.00

Blackend Ahi TunaUSD 32.00

Pecan Crusted SnapperUSD 42.00

Chilean Sea Bass

Market Catch of the Day

Burgers & Sandwiches

Freedom BurgerUSD 19.00

French DipUSD 18.00

Federal Chicken SandwichUSD 18.00

Classic Philly CheesesteakUSD 18.00

Cajun Chicken SandwichUSD 18.00

4-Get About It Grilled CheeseUSD 17.00

SlidersUSD 15.00

Sides

Hand Cut FriesUSD 8.00

Cheese GritsUSD 8.00

Truffle Mac & CheeseUSD 8.00

Sautéed SpinachUSD 8.00

Mushroom & Bacon RisottoUSD 8.00

Crispy Brussels SproutsUSD 8.00

Mashed PotatoesUSD 6.00

Loaded Baked PotatoUSD 8.00

BroccoliniUSD 8.00

Seasonal VeggiesUSD 8.00

Cajun ChipsUSD 6.00

Buttermilk BiscuitsUSD 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?