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The Federal Grill - Downtown

4.6
4.6
194 Reviews
$30 and under
American
1221 McKinney St ste g100, Houston, TX 77010-2011

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 39 times today

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.

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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Matt Brice
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    VALET<br />Mon- Thur 5pm-10pm<br />Fri & 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, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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!

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

What 194 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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Federal Grill - Downtown delights with "great food and great service," making it a top choice for business lunches and happy hours. Diners rave about the "best French dip" and "amazing" cheesecake eggrolls. The atmosphere is "fantastic," and the staff is "very friendly and accommodating." Perfect for groups and special occasions!

194 Reviews
  1. Michael

    Key West3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food great service Highly recommend Will definitely be back

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  2. Rochelle

    Houston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and service were excellent. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. I also enjoyed the ambiance. I will visit again soon.
    The Federal Grill - DowntownResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you, Rochelle! We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed the food, service, and ambiance. We appreciate your kind feedback and look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  3. Amy

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were amazing ! Great place to eat
    The Federal Grill - DowntownResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you, Amy! We're so glad you had a great experience with both the food and service. We appreciate your kind words and hope to see you again soon!

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  4. Kristen

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was the best French dip I have ever had!! And the half-baked cookie was absolutely amazing!
    The Federal Grill - DowntownResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you, Kristen! We’re so happy to hear you loved the French dip and the half-baked cookie! Your kind words mean a lot, and we can’t wait to have you back for another great meal!

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  5. Brian

    Houston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were excellent. Love the rolls with butter and jam that they bring to the table. I was seated inside at 11:20 am and when I walked up to the front door the music outside was blasting like a rock concert. The music inside was so loud that I couldn't hear the waiter and I asked them to turn it down.
    The Federal Grill - DowntownResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you, Brian! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the food and service, especially the rolls with butter and jam. We appreciate your feedback on the music volume and will make sure to keep it at a more comfortable level moving forward. Hope to see you again soon!

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  6. Don

    Houston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great meal and libations, very good service & atmosphere!
    The Federal Grill - DowntownResponded on April 18, 2025
    Thank you, Don! We're so glad you enjoyed the food, drinks, and atmosphere. We appreciate your kind words and hope to see you again soon at our Downtown location!

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  7. Katy

    Houston21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, service, atmosphere! New menu items were an added bonus! Love the cheeseburger eggrolls and meat loaf!
    The Federal Grill - DowntownResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you, Katy! We're so glad you enjoyed the food, service, and atmosphere. It’s great to hear you loved the new menu items, especially the cheeseburger eggrolls and meatloaf! We look forward to having you back soon!

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  8. Christopher

    Las Vegas1 review

    3.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food for the most part. Majority of our dishes were excellent but we had to return an appetizer and entree due to it not being cooked properly. Service seemed off as well. Maybe because they had their corporate there but having to find who my server is was not a great start.
    The Federal Grill - DowntownResponded on April 14, 2025
    Thank you, Christopher. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed most of the food and the overall atmosphere. That said, we're sorry the service wasn’t up to par and that some dishes missed the mark. We appreciate your honest feedback and hope your next visit is a smoother and more enjoyable experience all around.

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  9. Jason

    Houston2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food wasn’t prepared properly. Management did what they could. Couldn’t change that it was a birthday dinner and not one person was able to eat with others.
    The Federal Grill - DowntownResponded on April 14, 2025
    Thank you for your feedback, Jason. We're very sorry the food fell short, especially on a special occasion like a birthday. It’s great to hear the service and atmosphere were positive, but we understand how frustrating it is when the timing and experience don’t come together. We appreciate you giving us a try, please let us know the best way to contact you directly — and we will have a GM reach out to make it up to you. Thank you!

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  10. Jane

    St. Louis6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Waiter very attentive for our group of 9 ; even had bartender recommend a non- wheat beer due to my concerns . They have lived up to the expectations as it was a recommendation; the food was excellent too - party had all different dishes and all enjoyed !
    The Federal Grill - DowntownResponded on April 9, 2025
    Thank you for the wonderful feedback, Jane! We're so glad your group of 9 had a great time with us, and that our team could accommodate your needs. It’s fantastic to hear everyone enjoyed their dishes. 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 4.6 stars by 194 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
7:00 PM
Booked 39 times today
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 & Sat 5pm-11pm<br />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
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