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 reservations?

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 14, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 25 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for business meals
Lively
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.

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 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
Neighborhood
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, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Easter Brunch at Federal Grill
Apr 20, 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 Eggrolls$18.00
With sweet & spicy sauce
Sticky Ribs$18.00
with kung pao sauce and toasted sesame seeds
Bang Bang Shrimp$16.00
tossed in sweet & spicy sauce
Smoked Pork Belly$15.00
smoked tableside with honey mustard and sriracha
Fontina Spinach Dip$15.00
With Fresno peppers and warm tortilla chips
Fried Shrimp$18.00
with remoulade sauce
Truffle Beef Carpaccio$21.00
filet mignon, mixed greens, parmesan, truffle oil
Fried Oysters$24.00
with Frank's Red Hot, pork belly, bleu cheese crumbles, drizzle of ranch dressing
Fried Green Tomatoes$15.00
topped with crab salad with a drizzle of cilantro cream sauce
Fresh Oysters
Please ask about our daily fresh oyster selection
Poke$19.00
choose salmon or tuna; with avocado, toasted almonds, soy honey citrus sauce, wontons, red onions
Kung Pao Calamari$17.00
Tossed with pepperoncini and sweet & spicy sauce
Meatballs$17.00
with mashed potatoes and swedish sauce, onion strings
Gardner Parker's Chicken Wings$14.00
with house-made spicy ranch
Signature Jumbo Lump Crab Cake$25.00
with beurre blanc & asparagus
Half Baked Chocolate Chip Cookie$12.00
Hey, why not?

Salads, Bowls, & Soup

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

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

Federal Features

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

Seafood

Grilled Salmon$32.00
With bacon & mushroom risotto, broccolini, beurre Blanc
New England U-10 Diver Scallops$55.00
With smoked pork belly, bacon & mushroom risotto, Cajun lobster sauce
Thai Shrimp & Cheese Grits$29.00
Manchego cheese grits, thai citrus glaze, wontons
Blackend Ahi Tuna$32.00
Couscous, feta & pineapple pico, soy glaze
Pecan Crusted Snapper$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 Burger$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 Dip$18.00
With side of creamy horseradish and Guinness stout au jus
Federal Chicken Sandwich$18.00
with American cheese, pickles, Matty B's sauce, hand-breaded chicken breast
Classic Philly Cheesesteak$18.00
With sautéed onions & peppers, Cajun cheese sauce
Cajun Chicken Sandwich$18.00
With swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, crispy onion strings, sriracha aioli
4-Get About It Grilled Cheese$17.00
Federal's four-cheese blend, bacon, tomato, and avocado on toasted sourdough and served with a bowl of tomato soup
Sliders$15.00
choose one: cheeseburger, cajun chicken, buffalo chicken, Federal chicken or BBQ short rib. Add hand-cut fries for $8

Sides

Hand Cut Fries$8.00
Regular or truffle
Cheese Grits$8.00
Truffle Mac & Cheese$8.00
Sautéed Spinach$8.00
Mushroom & Bacon Risotto$8.00
Crispy Brussels Sprouts$8.00
Mashed Potatoes$6.00
Regular or truffle
Loaded Baked Potato$8.00
Broccolini$8.00
Seasonal Veggies$8.00
Cajun Chips$6.00
Buttermilk Biscuits$5.00
4 buttermilk biscuits with a side of fresno jelly and butter

What 176 people are saying

The Federal Grill - Downtown reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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 March 1, 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 February 27, 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 February 28, 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 February 22, 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 February 27, 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 February 20, 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 February 20, 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 February 19, 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 February 20, 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 February 18, 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 February 20, 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 February 17, 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 February 19, 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 February 15, 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 February 19, 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
Manitoba137 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 15, 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 February 19, 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 February 15, 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 February 19, 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 reservation

2 people

Mar 14, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 25 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
Neighborhood
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, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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

The Federal Grill - Downtown

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Easter Brunch at Federal Grill

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

Starters

Fried Cheeseburger Eggrolls$18.00

Sticky Ribs$18.00

Bang Bang Shrimp$16.00

Smoked Pork Belly$15.00

Fontina Spinach Dip$15.00

Fried Shrimp$18.00

Truffle Beef Carpaccio$21.00

Fried Oysters$24.00

Fried Green Tomatoes$15.00

Fresh Oysters

Poke$19.00

Kung Pao Calamari$17.00

Meatballs$17.00

Gardner Parker's Chicken Wings$14.00

Signature Jumbo Lump Crab Cake$25.00

Half Baked Chocolate Chip Cookie$12.00

Salads, Bowls, & Soup

Chopped Salad$15.00

Iceberg Wedge Salad$14.00

Caesar Salad$12.00

Cobb Salad$16.00

Buffalo Chicken Salad$24.00

Cheeseburger Bowl$25.00

Pecan Crusted Chicken Salad$22.00

Baja Blackened Chicken Bowl$24.00

Lemon Basil Salmon Bowl$26.00

Soup of the Season

Federal Features

Roasted Chicken$28.00

Braised Short Rib

Chicken Fried Steak

Chicken Fried Chicken

Truffle Stuffed Chicken

Blackened Chicken Alfredo$25.00

Janice's Meatloaf

Surf & Turf$36.00

Center-Cut Filet$56.00

Black Angus Ribeye$59.00

Chicken Federale

Seafood

Grilled Salmon$32.00

New England U-10 Diver Scallops$55.00

Thai Shrimp & Cheese Grits$29.00

Blackend Ahi Tuna$32.00

Pecan Crusted Snapper$42.00

Chilean Sea Bass

Market Catch of the Day

Burgers & Sandwiches

Freedom Burger$19.00

French Dip$18.00

Federal Chicken Sandwich$18.00

Classic Philly Cheesesteak$18.00

Cajun Chicken Sandwich$18.00

4-Get About It Grilled Cheese$17.00

Sliders$15.00

Sides

Hand Cut Fries$8.00

Cheese Grits$8.00

Truffle Mac & Cheese$8.00

Sautéed Spinach$8.00

Mushroom & Bacon Risotto$8.00

Crispy Brussels Sprouts$8.00

Mashed Potatoes$6.00

Loaded Baked Potato$8.00

Broccolini$8.00

Seasonal Veggies$8.00

Cajun Chips$6.00

Buttermilk Biscuits$5.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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