Federal American Grill is an excellent choice for happy hour! The restaurant has a welcoming and enjoyable atmosphere, making it a great place to relax after work or spend time with friends. Their Prosecco was delicious and perfectly complemented the food. The Cheeseburger Egg Rolls were definitely the highlight of my visit. They were crispy on the outside, flavorful on the inside, and served with a delicious dipping sauce. It's such a creative appetizer and an absolute must-try! The service was also outstanding. The staff was friendly, attentive, and professional throughout our visit. They made sure we had everything we needed without making us feel rushed, and their high-quality service made the experience even more enjoyable. Great drinks, delicious food, a pleasant atmosphere, and excellent customer service. I will definitely be coming back! read more

I went to Federal American Grill due to the good reviews and was looking forward to a nice dinner. Upon arriving, I found no one at the host stand. The kitchen seemed to have at least three workers and numerous staff were standing around chatting. I waited for a host. And waited. And waited. I found this to be curious since there seemed to be quite a large number of staff. After several minutes of waiting, an employee finally came over and asked if I was here to pickup a delivery order. I explained to her that I was actually there to have dinner. At which point she appeared embarrassed and brought over a gentleman, who guided me through the dining room to a seat. He assured me that I made a great choice in picking a restaurant and told me, unprompted, that he would bring me a glass of water. I waited for service. And waited. And waited. I found this to be curious since several staff members were walking around, generally chatting with each other and ignoring the guests. Finally, another gentleman came over to take my order. I ordered the Braised Short Rib. I waited for my glass of water. And waited. And waited. The gentleman who took my order seemed to be the bartender, since he went behind the bar and proceeded to ignore the few guests at the bar. Eventually, 20 minutes after I entered the restaurant and 15 minutes after being seated, I went back to the host stand. I asked the host to cancel my order, since I hadn't even gotten a glass of water yet. He asked me where I was seated. I found this to be curious since he was the one who had seated me. This was really too bad. I was quite eager to try Federal American Grill due to the good reviews about food quality. I'm sure that the food is likely good, though the service was quite lacking, at least on the night that I went. On the plus side, the staff seemed to be having a great time chatting with each other while ignoring the guests. read more

It's crazy to think in the sea of choices we have in Houston that it has been nearly a decade and a half since Matt Brice opened the original location in the River Oaks area where Branch Water Tavern operated. When out of town business visitors come to Houston and seek balance, this is one of those spots worth paying a visit. Having this location downtown the last couple of years has been more convenient for those working in the area. Vibe / Interior - 4.5* So how has this spot managed to compete and survive in the Houston food scene? Well, there's a lot to unpack but I will say one perspective is the effort for balance. When you walk in you will get a sense of how well it toes the line between not being too upscale and pretentious yet not solely casual when it comes to the vibe. Someone in a business suit will fit in just as well as someone in a soccer jersey catching the World Cup. Food & Drink - 4* Balance shows up here too. They have a good selection of options from starters such as sticky ribs, bang bang shrimp, smoked pork belly, or maybe some oysters, poke, or kung pao calamari? For entrees you can go a little lighter with a salad or fresh fish or dive off the deep end with a chicken fried steak or pork chop. Whiskey, wine, or beer? Or a cocktail? They have a bit of anything you may fancy. Their cocktails aren't overly creative but they have plenty of the classics. I'm not going to sit here and say that any of their dishes will be the best in town. What I will say is they do tend to be above average. Again, it's about choice and balance. Service - 4* I've not experienced bad service here. The servers are always attentive and check in frequently. Most will make good recommendations dependent on what you're looking for. If there's only one area that I've found can be a little lagging sometimes is the close out. While they do check in during your visit, getting the bill/check and getting out can be a bit slow, but it isn't terrible. Cost/Pricing - 3.75* I'm not going to say their pricing is excellent, but it finds balance again. They aren't unapproachable but they aren't the cheapest. They do tend to deliver good portion sizes and higher quality than other establishments for what they serve. Overall - 4* Support local establishments, especially when visiting such a diverse city like Houston. If you find yourself downtown looking for an approachable restaurant where all are welcome, pay a visit here! read more

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Great atmosphere and very comfortable. Jacob was an excellent server and checked on us regularly. Food was great and came out timely for our group. Apps came first and then our main dishes...surprised how some places don't give much time in between apps and main dishes. read more

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Came into town to experience the fab fest for the World Cup. My husband and I wanted to have some dinner before going bar hopping. Found this spot near our hotel with good food options and with another bar full and couldn't accommodate us. I made reservations here. Super chill spot to watch the soccer games. We watched the Argentina vs Cape Verde game here at a high top table in the bar area. This place had a chill World Cup vibes if you don't want a loud crowd like the previous bar we were at. We enjoyed our beers. With their sunset happy hour appz. So yummy and our waiter was great! Super friendly staff. Super accommodating. And the biscuits are delicious! With a planned night of drinking in front of us we ordered the cheeseburger eggrolls! Oh wow. So so good. Perfect thing to split. We also split the truffle fries! Another wow! And I ordered the burger beef sliders. They needed to be dressed up some more with condiments but otherwise they hit the spot to coat the stomach. read more

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Best filet mignon I've had in awhile. The service here at Federal downtown is always great. We sat at the bar and ordered sunset happy hour strawberry lemon drops. They were delicious. Back to the steak. I am very particular about my filets I prefer it medium Pittsburgh style. The chef here got it perfectly! It was so tender on the inside and crispy one outside, I devoured it. For sides I ordered truffle mash potato and Mac & cheese. I couldn't find a truffle in my mash tasted very regular. Besides that I enjoyed my meal. My husband loved his Ruben as it's his favorite here too. read more

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The social hour is great! Great service, food, drinks, and service! A great spot to chill at after work. read more

Federal American Grill - Sunset Social Hour menu and Strawberry Lemon Drop - Burgers Near Me - Houston, Texas

Located in downtown, this is a newer branch of the chain that has multiple locations in the city. This is a downtown power lunch spot and it's fairly busy during lunch service. The interior almost looked like a mix of a sports bar but with sit down service. The food came out extremely slow, which was very annoying especially if you don't have all day to grab lunch. The food quality was okay; it's a step above fast food but not quite a finer dining level. The apps consisted of the fried shrimp and the ribs; both were alright (3.5/5). The smoked pork belly was so chewy that it was inedible (1/5). I got the snapper with fries for my main; the fish was fairly overcooked and everything else on the plate as expected. Our main dishes took over 45 minutes to get brought out, it was fairly awkward in terms of how long it took. Overall, it wasn't quick, the food was okay to slightly above average, and that's downtown for you. read more

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Um my friends and I visited this place on a Wednesday and let me tell you. The staff in there were fighting for their lives. To start the place was a mess. Service was slow andddd the food was not good. Who would have thought that a Wednesday night would provide slow service. Apparently a conference was happening near by so they were not prepare allegedly. But yeah....I had ordered a ceasar salad ot wasn't great but alas I was hungry. I also ordered calamari which was generally not good at all. It was tart and soggy. They had brought over biscuits and I liked those the most out of everything and they were included. My friend reported the chowder was good but the burger was not. I expected better but we received mediocre service and food. I likely wont be returning . read more

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Great variety of plates. I went for the freedom burger and it was delicious. Also, try their iced tea, you'll not regret it. Our server was very diligent and paid attention to details. There monitors all over so you can follow your sport. Astors and Texans are highlighted extensively. Enjoy read more

Traditional American food. Surprisingly it actually has a pretty good flavor. Also has a nice variety menu.

Food is always delicious and the waiters and bartenders are kind and helpful. The restaurant is always clean and atmosphere is inviting. I will definitely dine here again. I ordered the half portion short rib and it was delicious paired with the mushroom risotto read more

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This is such a great spot to hit before an Astros game or after work. JT was our amazing Server. The caratini is a astros themed drink available game days. And the bar menu and service - it's fantastic. They offer valet at the curb and have good happy hours. Bring your co-workers and friends and enjoy! read more

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The ambiance is casual but sophisticated. The service was great. My waiter was attentive and knowledgeable. But Kevin (manager) was even better. The strawberry lemon drop was too strong and bitter for our group, Kevin recommended a pear drink that was also too strong. I ordered the old fashion and it was amazing! Kevin came by and check on our group more times then I could count. He removed items from the table as we were done with them. The food was great. We went for social hour and it was amazing. Highly recommend! read more

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I met some friends before A Rockets game. We had a couple of quick drinks and ordered off of their happy hour menu. Everything was delicious. The sticky ribs and bang bang shrimp are fantastic. Also, don't skip the oysters Rockefeller. The bar area is spacious and very inviting. Our server was quick to get a drink order. We had to press a couple times to get our food order, put in and to pay our bill so that we can get to the game. I don't think the server was aware that we were in as much of a hurry as we were even though they knew we were going to the game. But we made it in time and only missed tip off by a few minutes. This will be my go to the next time I'm in town and heading to a game. read more

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We came with a group of ten coworkers after a round at Puttshack. It was around 5:30 PM and was pretty dead. The service was good, but the food was mediocre. The ribeye wasn't high quality steak. It was a bit on the tough side. I'm not expecting Wagyu , but just a better grade of beef for the price. It's conveniently located near Daikon Park and walking distance from the Puttshack. I've been to other Federal Grill locations and they're all the same. It's not one of my top choices, but it was nice to take the team here to enjoy drinks and the company. read more

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Federal American Grill ended up being the PERFECT pivot for our night. We sat at the bar and were greeted immediately--service was on point from start to finish (shoutout to Freddie!). The real win here is social hour. $10 appetizers that are normally closer to $18? Say less. We ordered a few things to share: Cheeseburger egg rolls (slightly overcooked on the outside, but still good flavor) Cheeseburger sliders (simple, but my partner enjoyed them) Meatballs over mashed potatoes (THIS was a surprise--it's basically a full meal and very good) Bang bang shrimp (probably my favorite--great flavor and presentation) Drinks were also well done and consistent. The vibe is definitely more relaxed, social, and comfortable--not super fancy, but still nice enough for a casual night out. Overall: Good food, great service, and excellent value. I'd definitely come back. read more

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This place was amazing! I forgot to take a picture of the appetizers, we got the Kung Pao Calamari and Spinach dip. Both were delicious. The calamari was very fresh and the homemade dipping sauce was off the chart. The Spinach dip was creamy and always our favorite. We were in Houston for the Astros game and the town was filled with visitors from all over for the FIFA World Cup games. The atmosphere was beautiful and elegant but at the same so welcoming and friendly. The service was fantastic. I ate the Truffle Stuffed Chicken and it made my mouth water if a mouthgasum was a thing! My husband got the meatloaf, I of course had a few bites. It was a little spicy but still scrumptious. The mashed potatoes on both our plates were sooo creamy and delicious I need the recipe. read more

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Came here for a celebration and had a good time. The atmosphere was very lively during the time we went and that was a plus for me. The decor was simple and elegant giving the above average whiskey bar feel. Our server was also great. She ensured they'd we had everything they that we needed. I ordered a Caesar salad, which was plated very interesting. But nonetheless is was still delicious and I also ordered the Cajun chicken sandwich. Which was one of the best Cajun sandwiches I've had in a while. I definitely recommend this place and will return when I'm not in the clock. lol I'd like to try the alcoholic beverages when I return read more

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This was my second time dining here and the food is always solid. I had the short rib dish and it was so good. Our server was attentive and friendly and the restaurant was roomy and not too loud. Great for groups! read more

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Stopped by to check out the Federal American Grill. Food: The Cajun chicken sandwich is really delicious. It's grilled, with crunchy onion strings and a soft sour dough bun. Served with hot crunchy fries. Service: Our server was very personable, knowledgeable and attentive. Ambiance: The restaurant a variety tables set up in various configurations, tall tables, low tables and booths, with several televisions with sports games. Nice 80's music playing in the background. read more

Federal American Grill - Cajun Chicken Sandwich - Burgers Near Me - Houston, Texas

This place is pretty good, not great. Decent cocktails and a very friendly bar staff. Happy hour is a good deal but the items on the menu aren't that extensive or good. I would suggest ordering off the regular menu. Cool vibe but overall I think the drinks, food and service are all 3 1/2 to 4 stars at best. read more

super sweet friendly attentive waitress Ayanna. parking - valet hours: Monday - Thursday 5-10pm + Friday - Saturday 5-11pm read more

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Was really a great time. The food didn't blow my mind it the service was top notch. Big shout out to the two kind hostess who sat me at a table for one. A lot of places won't do that and I'm grateful. Also big shout out to my waitress, Clara. F&B: Old Fashioned - 10/10 Bang Bang Shrimp - 9/10 (a little soupy but good) Cheeseburger Egg rolls - 8/10 Chicken Sliders - 7/10 The ambiance is cool. Nice vibes with outdoor seating. read more

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We decided to give this place a try while passing through Houston and it did not disappoint. Service was excellent. Food came out fast, waitress was attentive, and everything was amazing overall. We started with the fried green tomatoes which was topped with crab and had a delicious sauce. For lunch I had the lemon salmon bowl & my husband had the cheeseburger egg rolls. Both were amazing and I would definitely order again. We also shared the truffle fries & they were great! I love the ambience. It was great with children but it would also be perfect for a date night. They have an extensive drink menu, with a large variety of wines, cocktails, beer, & whiskey (which is what they are known for). I highly recommend! read more

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This is the best experience I've had in a long time in a restaurant. We were going to a show with the Toyota Center and walked around and found this jewel. It was happy hour where you could get martinis for six dollars and drinks for seven dollars. I had a great list of appetizers for 10 bucks. We tried the raspberry martini, the strawberry martini, a Cobb salad,short ribs, and meatballs. Customer service is at 10 of 10 . If you're waiter is busy one of the management will take your order as well. They use technology to get the orders in fast and they get the food and drinks to you in a blink of an eye . The shortribs we're sweet and tangy with an Asian influence very good. The meatballs were on top of mashed potatoes, and although I don't care for Swedish meatballs that much I recognize that they were tender, juicy and delicious. My favorite was the Cobb salad, which I split with my partner and it was plenty big. The champagne vinaigrette was amazing with the blue cheese. I can't wait to come back to this location. Bravo. read more

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The service was great and so was the good! What a great way to start the week on a Monday. Jason was top notch. We will definitely come back asap! Food: they have the best deal on food for happy hour. The wings were my favorite l! Fried to perfection and full of flavor! Those were probably my favorite. Every bite was full of flavor. The ribs, simply amazing. Those were my two favorites. The shrimp was just good. I dipped them in buffalo sauce and that added a nice kick to it. The cheese burger Egg-rolls were good too. Also use the buffalo sauce on the wings too. The bread pudding with ice cream was top notch. Expeditions service from Jason and the team. Great views of the city while sitting outdoors. We will be back soon! Easy five star review! read more

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Like this place , spot on delicious groceries , will come here again, its super fun and they have great food

My Yelpy friends and I came here on a Friday night before heading to Discovery Green a couple of blocks away. I have been to another location before a while back, but not this location, it has great reviews. We had made a resy, but upon arrival really did not need one. The place has lots of seating, and looked only 25% full at the time. Too bad for them on a Friday night, where ate the people? We were told the place is a scratch kitchen restaurant, all the food is house made. Service - was great. Rayna was sweet, and friendly and tried to stay on top of everything so the effort was there for me. She even provided a complimentary dessert for our first time in, which is why I gave 4 stars. And a manager stopped by to check on us, which I appreciated. Food- I was not too hungry, so I ordered the tomatoe basil soup, and it was wonderful. Perfect for the cold night out. The burger bowl salad looked great that my friend got. The Philly sandwich my other friend had looked like like too much bread versus meat to me. But I will let her review and give her own opinion, as I did not taste it. Drinks- mine was lackluster. I ordered the Happily Ever After, and it was not great, kinda tasted liked a watered down spiked Shirly Temple, would not recommend it. My friend got the espresso tini, and later found out its batched cocktail not fresh made, as it came to the table only minutes after being ordered. Overall the service won me over. Maybe we just came on a slow night, I'm surprised the place was not more busy for downtown location so close to many attractions. read more

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First and foremost, our server, Lawrence, was terrific- so kind and attentive. And everything we ate was amazing! Started with the cheeseburger egg rolls- that freakin sauce was delicious! I had the Sea-bass with creamed spinach- just absolutely perfect. My husband had the "four-get about it" grilled cheese with tomato soup and he really enjoyed it. Finished dinner with the butter cake...again, so good! I didn't even think about taking pictures, but once we were half-way through dessert I felt the need to review this place. Well done!!! read more

Federal American Grill - Delicious, half-eaten Butter Cake. (Not-pictured: all the strawberries and cream we ate) - Burgers Near Me - Houston, Texas

Happened into this restaurant because I was in Houston for a concert. Loved it! Great friendly atmosphere with plenty of folks enjoying happy hour. Still was seated immediately. Our server, M.J. Was so friendly & attentive. Wasn't terribly hungry, so I ordered the first thing on the menu, an appetizer, Cheeseburger eggrolls. They were amazing. Ate them without taking a picture. Sorry. Was so good. I've already told three people they need to go try them. read more

Federal American Grill - The outside of the building - Burgers Near Me - Houston, Texas

I enjoyed a pleasant late lunch/brunch here this last Saturday. Wonderful, engaging, and entertaining atmosphere here (see my funny pictures of their restroom pictures), someone has a great sense of humor! Food was delicious. I had the Federal full meal (or some name like that). It was scrumptious scrambled eggs, tasty and spicy breakfast potatoes, bacon, and French toast. All enjoyed with some Bailey's coffee. Service was good. I sat in a comfortable booth high top table adjacent to the bar area. Great layout read more

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My wife and I celebrated our 21st wedding anniversary here this past Friday. I did give advanced notification that we were celebrating our anniversary and they had a really nice table waiting for us. The service was top notch as was the food. The bang bang shrimp is delicious. I had the ribeye which was a nice size and good flavor and sear to it. My wife had the scallops and she really enjoyed them. They were so big, she had to share. If you're looking for a good date night spot in downtown that won't break the bank and still offers quality service and food, this is the spot. Conveniently located near many downtown attractions. read more

Federal American Grill - Ribeye was delicious; I ate the whole thing. - Burgers Near Me - Houston, Texas

We had a great experience here. The food was delicious, the service was friendly and attentive, and I'd definitely return. We chose to sit outside, but during the afternoon I'd recommend dining indoors for a more comfortable experience. read more

Solid, down the middle corporate chain. Come here to have a business lunch, maybe have a beer after work. Food is quality, drinks are quality, there's just not much as far as character here. Service is great. read more

It was extremely busy when we arrived. It took a long time to receive our food. But the meal was as described and the service was as good as could be expected with protests outside and the elite right in town. read more

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Last Post: My hubby and I decided to try this place for HRW and glad we did. The restaurant was kinda empty so was worried at first but when the rood arrive it dispelled my fears. The stuck the set menu and everything we ordered was good. We did notice they have and extension happy hour menu so we will be back for that. read more

Ordered takeout from here and had a very solid order of a wedge salad with steak and a side order of cheesy grits. The salad was quite good, though I thought the tomato could have been slightly fresher and my steak was a bit too well done. for my liking. My takeout order was well packaged except they didn't include utensils. This is a huge pet peeve of mine. Fed. American was a great find! read more

Federal American Grill - Wedge salad with steak - Burgers Near Me - Houston, Texas

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We had the Mother's Day prefix at Federal Grill, and for $45 a person it was mostly worth it. There were numerous selections for first and second course, which I appreciated. The mini crab cake most of us ordered was definitely mini, and could have been more flavorful and served hotter. The shrimp cocktail was three shrimp. I'd think all the appetizers were mini, but my wife's parfait came in a huge bowl she didn't even finish. My dad and I were divided on the shrimp and grits. I thought the Thai chili based sauce made for a unique take on a tasty dish, but it wasn't his favorite. The breakfast plate seemed to go for quantity rather than quality to make it worthwhile, with heaps of potatoes and eggs with a single slice of French Toast. And while the butter cake got mixed reviews among us (I liked it), it was odd not to have choices for dessert. On average across five people, the food was okay. Portions were just all over the place. Service was fantastic though. I'd be curious about trying FG for happy hour, but I don't think I'd go out of my way to go there. A weird nitpick, but ambiance is everything, especially on Mother's Day: the music choice was so off for such a classy vibe. It was like throwback Bro Rock playlist...Sublime, Third Eye Blind, that kind of thing. I don't think I heard a single woman on that whole playlist. I get it was an Astro's game that morning, but there were far more people in their Sunday finest with their moms than in jerseys. Some nice jazz or an acoustic cover playlist could have done a lot to set a better mood. read more