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The Federal Grill - Shepherd, Houston, TX
The Federal Grill - Shepherd, Houston, TX
The Federal Grill - Shepherd, Houston, TX
The Federal Grill - Shepherd, Houston, TX
The Federal Grill - Shepherd, Houston, TX

The Federal Grill - Shepherd

4.7
4.7
2510 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
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7:00 pm
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for business meals
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.

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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 am–3:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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.
  • 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

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.
  • 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!

Private dining

Offers

  • Social Hour 3 - 7pm!

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Fri - 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    From 3 pm - 7 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!
    Social Hour 3 - 7pm! photo

What 2,510 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
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Federal Grill - Shepherd consistently delights with its "exceptional food and service." Ideal for business lunches and special occasions, diners praise the "fantastic menu" and attentive staff. The "wonderful pecan crusted chicken salad" and "famous meatloaf" are highlights. While some suggest improvements, the "warm, friendly atmosphere" makes it a Houston favorite.
2,511 Reviews
  1. Barbara

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was over the top - attentive and friendly throughout! Our group of three shared items tapas-style: (side) crispy brussels sprouts - delicious, crispy and abundant; (starters) smoked pork belly - served under smoke-filled glass dome - what a wonderful aroma, delicious, and enough to share; truffle beef carpaccio - melt-in-your mouth beef with terrific truffle flavor topped with greens; delicious fried green tomatoes generously topped with crab meat; and the double chocolate brownie with vanilla ice cream for dessert. For a business lunch, it had a very special and celebratory feel. We felt like VIPs at a members-only club for lunch. I've been here several times before. This was a step beyond previous experiences. Kudos to all the staff who made it a terrific experience!

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  2. Jack

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Casual yet Classy. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Great dining experience. Food and wine were excellent

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  3. Garrett

    Houston21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent dinner and we appreciate the staff staying open late to accommodate us after Rodeo!
    The Federal Grill - ShepherdResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you so much for the wonderful review, Garrett! We're thrilled to hear you had an excellent dinner, and we’re happy we could accommodate you after the Rodeo. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Houston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My group had a very good lunch meeting. Thank you.
    The Federal Grill - ShepherdResponded on 22 March 2025
    Thank you for your kind review! We're so glad to hear that you had a great lunch meeting with us. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back soon!

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  5. Scott VIP

    Houston88 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience at Federal! It’s perfect for a quick business lunch. I had a wonderful pecan crusted chicken salad and my colleague had a nice pasta dish! Both were great and more than enough for lunch! The staff is fantastic! The best menu in Houston!
    The Federal Grill - ShepherdResponded on 18 March 2025
    Thank you so much for the fantastic review, Scott! We're so glad to hear you had another great experience with us. The pecan crusted chicken salad and pasta sound like perfect choices for lunch! We really appreciate your kind words about our staff and menu. We can’t wait to welcome you back for your next business lunch!

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  6. Debbie

    Houston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Reserved a table to celebrate my birthday with close group of friends. We had the best experience. From the food to the service, 10/10 Can’t wait to go back and try the rest of the menu!
    The Federal Grill - ShepherdResponded on 18 March 2025
    Thank you so much for the wonderful review, Debbie! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a great experience celebrating your birthday with us. We’re so glad everything—from the food to the service—was top-notch. We can't wait to welcome you back to try more of our menu next time!

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  7. Allison

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 25 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went on a Monday night to Federal Grille and the service was fantastic. Food was good as always and the restaurant was not super busy so the noise level was great for conversation.
    The Federal Grill - ShepherdResponded on 28 February 2025
    Thank you for your wonderful review, Allison! We’re so glad to hear that you had a fantastic experience with both the service and the food. It’s great that the quieter atmosphere on a Monday night made for a pleasant dining experience. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  8. Sally

    Houston10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were excellent. Loved the presentation of pork belly dish with a dome filled with delicious smelling smoke.
    The Federal Grill - ShepherdResponded on 27 February 2025
    Thank you for the wonderful review, Sally! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed the food and service. The pork belly dish with the smoked dome is definitely a fun touch—glad it made an impression! We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  9. Jeff

    Houston33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great birthday dinner at Federal Grill. Our waiter was on point and the drinks and food were fantastic. I had their famous meat loaf which lived up to its reputation. My daughter really enjoyed the scallops. We started off with the cheeseburger egg rolls which never disappoint. Save room for the half baked cookie desert! Overall...a fun and delicious night out...
    The Federal Grill - ShepherdResponded on 27 February 2025
    Thank you for the wonderful review, Jeff! We're so glad to hear you had a great birthday dinner with us. It’s awesome to know the meatloaf, scallops, and cheeseburger egg rolls hit the mark, and we’re thrilled you enjoyed the half-baked cookie dessert! We hope to welcome you back for another fun and delicious evening soon!

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  10. Renee VIP

    Houston8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All good. Great time. Service became food was excellent
    The Federal Grill - ShepherdResponded on 19 February 2025
    Thank you for the great feedback, Renee! We're so happy to hear you had a wonderful time and enjoyed the food and service. We look forward to your next visit!

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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 2510 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.
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510 Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77007

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Gibson
  • Area
    Heights / Washington
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • 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
  • Phone number
  • 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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