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The Federal Grill - Downtown

4.8
4.8
125 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 39 times today
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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 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 11:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–23:00 Sun 10:00–21:00
  • 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

What 125 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Federal Grill - Downtown offers a "phenomenal" dining experience with "excellent service" and "delicious" food. Highlights include attentive staff like Sergio and Juan, who enhance the experience. While the ambiance is upscale and inviting, some reviews mention slow service during busy times. Overall, a "wonderful" spot for business meals or celebrations.

125 Reviews
  1. John

    Orlando

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and cocktails. Lots of TV’s to catch the games. Large selection of bourbons.

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  2. Nicholas

    Houston

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect experience and very attentive staff and management.

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  3. Debbie

    Austin

    26 reviews

    4.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went on Thanksgiving Day for the $69 pp feast. It was a lot of food but we didn’t enjoy the turkey. It had an odd flavor, perhaps too much sage? 2 drinks each and after they added 20% gratuity, $350 bill. A bit much. The location is great and it was a lovely restaurant and the staff were all very enthusiastic. Sergio was our waiter and he was excellent.
    The Federal Grill - DowntownResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Debbie, thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the atmosphere, the location, and Sergio's excellent service. We're sorry to hear the turkey didn’t meet your expectations and that the flavor wasn’t to your liking. We appreciate you pointing that out, and we’ll review the recipe to see if adjustments are needed. We also understand your concerns about the overall cost, and we’ll take that into consideration for future events. We truly appreciate you dining with us, and we hope to have the chance to provide a better experience next time!

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  4. Diana

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous Thanksgiving meal with my family. Sarita took exceptional care of us. Outstanding service from her and the rest of the staff. I absolutely loved our seating arrangements. I’ve been several times to other locations. First time at the Downtown location. I will definitely be back!
    The Federal Grill - DowntownResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Diana, thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so happy to hear you had a memorable Thanksgiving with your family at our Downtown location. Sarita and the entire team will be thrilled to hear your compliments. It’s great to know the seating and service made your experience special. We can’t wait to welcome you back next time! Thanks again for choosing us to celebrate!

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  5. JACQUELYN

    San Antonio

    7 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was just ok. Nothing spectacular at all. Service was great! Environment was nice and cozy.
    The Federal Grill - DowntownResponded on 25 November 2024
    Thank you for your feedback, Jacquelyn! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the service and atmosphere. We’re sorry the food didn’t meet your expectations, but we appreciate your input and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back again soon for a better experience.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and food, really great experience
    The Federal Grill - DowntownResponded on 22 November 2024
    Thank you so much for choosing Federal and leaving us this review! We look forward to serving you again, soon.

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  7. Jennifer

    San Antonio

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    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 on 23 November 2024
    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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  8. Lauren

    Houston

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 18 November 2024

    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 on 20 November 2024
    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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  9. David

    Houston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    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 on 18 November 2024
    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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  10. Joshua

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 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 on 18 November 2024
    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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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 125 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 39 times today

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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 11:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–23:00 Sun 10:00–21:00
  • 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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