My wife and I finally had our first visit to Federal American Grill. We were greeted by the manager opening and holding the door open for us. Once inside and seated, our waitress was at our table in less than a minute. (I noticed this was true, with the couple that came and sat at a table next to us too) We got our drink orders and then a basket of homemade sour dough rolls (biscuits) was at our table. These were great biscuits and the jelly & butter were out of this world. My wife had the Caesar Salad with grilled chicken. The salad was fresh & crisp and the chicken, was seasoned and grilled to perfection. I had the sticky ribs. The ribs were fall off the bone and great. The sticky sauce was a nice mixture of sweet and spicy. Definitely going to get them again. Great food, matched with great service. My only negative comment, which did does not affect my rating. Is the table top was loose. It wiggled around and moved any time you cut anything or even just by spreading the butter and jelly on the biscuits. I noticed the couple sitting next to me commented on the same issue with their table top. read more

Federal American Grill - Sticky Ribs - New American Near Me - Katy, Texas

This was my second time there. The food and drinks are great. I ordered the pecan crusted snapper again. This time it did come with different sides - kind of cool, something different than the previous trip which was only in October. They said they said one of the high top tables near the bar and I thought it was kind of cool that the manager brought me a little coat rack thing to hang our purses on. We had two problems which is why it got 3 stars: 1. Our reservation was for seven and at 7:25. We had to go ask when our table would be ready and the reservations were made a week in advance 2. we were there for a birthday (2 couples) and we wanted the table side smoked old-fashioned so we ordered it and our waitress who is new didn't bother to tell us that it cost extra to get the table side. So they brought us the plain one from behind the bar, so we kind of missed out on that experience. Since it's $5 more expensive to do a table side, you would think that they would push for that to raise the overall bill for their tip. But her excuse when we mentioned it was "oh, you didn't ask for that. Its $5 more" Well, we didn't know we had to ask for it, thats not mentioned on the menu - we just thought it was part of the drink... but other than our waitress being inexperienced... it was a fantastic evening and we would still return. read more

Federal American Grill - Pecan Crusted Snapper - New American Near Me - Katy, Texas

This is a restaurant that has everything your looking for. Great date night or special occasion place to take family or friends. Had a date night with wife, she had the grilled salmon and I had the roasted chicken. Pineapple Express and Federal old fashioned were the drinks of choice. Lovely server and food and drinks came quickly. Highly recommend. read more

We chose Federal for one of our HRW options for brunch. It happens to be right next door to Mia's table where we ate a few weeks ago. We didn't need reservations and were able to pull up and be seated right away. Gabriel was our server and he did a great job. I ordered the pancakes and the Bacon egg and cheese omelette made with 4 eggs. My wife had the Philly cheese sandwich. The portions are large and I had to bring most of the pancakes home. The omelette was fluffy and delicious. We had lemonade and Arnold Palmer to drink. The service was excellent and it's an excellent place to check out their menu during the HRW. We may visit in the future for their lunch and dinner menus. read more

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Chill environment to watch Sunday football with great specials midday... the bartender was very attentive and informative. And it had quality food above the standard bar food. No complaints read more

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The Food Was Tasty In Small Portions! Sunday Mothers Day Dinner For 3 Adults And 2 Kids! Dinner $60 Per Adults Kids $29 Plus Tips And Tax Almost $300 Or Total Of $300 ISH! Waiter MAX Was Excellent I Won't Pay That Kind Of Money Ever Again For What Was Served Even The Dessert Was Very Small! The Setting Was Regular Booth Nothing Fancy! read more

Late Post HRW: Dined at this restaurant for date night and to try more menu items. It was a Sunday night so it wasn't crowded which had me nervous at first due to lack of customers. For dinner I tried meatloaf which normally I don't eat that out as I'm very picky and love my Aunt's 4 protein meatloaf and is the best I've had. I must say their meatloaf was really good and had homemade flavors, really moist and garlicky potatoes with gravy made all the difference. My husband tried the braised short rib and he enjoyed it as well very juicy full of flavor. Nice portions for the price. The appetizers tuna poke and bang bang shrimp was amazing. Desserts weee just okay but overall good experience. I will definitely be back to try their Social Hour as they have a nice drink menu with variety of food choices. Be nice for light meal after work. Give it a try and support you won't b disappointed! read more

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well it was Mother's Day and we went in happy and now leaving unhappy. Let's start at the manager and the server Natalie. The way they behaved was just so rude . the manager has turned her back to talk about my family . I saw everything. This place is a little racist. read more

We recently moved to Katy and have been trying out all the restaurants in the area. Came here at 2pm on a Tuesday because we're off all week for the holiday. When I tell you that it was one of the best meals I have EVER had, I'm not even being dramatic. We started off with the Oysters Rockefeller and the Kung Pao Calamari. My girlfriend is from the East Coast and is very picky about seafood. We absolutely loved both of the apps! The margaritas are strong and refreshing. They're actually better than the margaritas you get next door at Lupe Tortilla. I got the Truffle Stuffed Chicken as my entree and was literally speechless. It was absolutely unbelievable! My girlfriend got the ribeye and enjoyed it as well. An absolute 10/10. Now that my mouth knows what this place tastes like, I know we'll be back all the time! read more

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I have been well overdue in my assessment of this restaurant. I'd heard about it for years, but had never gone and I will tell you if you have not gone. You will have missed a great restaurant experience. As I normally do, I sat at the bar Drinks are phenomenal, and the bartenders are extremely conversant and very knowledgeable. If you don't want the romance of a table as a couple I would highly suggest the setting the bartenders are on service and as I say, they are quite involved with their clients. I had only appetizers and drinks. I've already alpine the drinks are excellent. I had an old-fashioned. The fruit was mold and I ask for a rye bourbon because I like the offset to the typical simple syrup of the drink and sure enough I do not recollect which Rye whiskey I had but they have an extensive collection. I don't recollect specifically the appetizer I had and I apologize for that. Oh no, I do remember it was muscles and it was very very well done not overcooked at all, and it was in a delightful sauce. In my opinion, you should not miss this restaurant. It is a great dining experience. Good food, wonderful drinks and at least at the bar outstanding service. read more

Federal American Grill - Wick and dirty picture of the main menu. It is not complete by any means.. - New American Near Me - Katy, Texas

This restaurant was the top of our list for my annual "winter break date" with my college-age nephew. So glad I made a reservation -- especially on a busy Friday night. We were seated immediately in a nice booth near the Christmas tree. Our waiter provided just the right amount of attention. Diners can be comfortable in jeans and boots or dressed up for an evening out. If you enjoy Bourbon or Whiskey, they have some interesting cocktails on their menu. I thoroughly enjoyed the Barrel Aged Old Fashioned. We both agreed our favorite item was the Smoked Pork Belly appetizer. I've never seen a waiter, so excited to present a dish! My nephew ordered the full portion of the Meatloaf entrée. And he had an entire piece to bring home. I ate every bite of thr truffle mac & cheese, and sautéed spinach that was served along side an 8 oz Filet. We did not have room for dessert. read more

Federal American Grill - Center Cut Filet Mignon Dinner - New American Near Me - Katy, Texas

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Great food and service. If you're looking for for a midweek location, this is the place

Came for drinks and appetizers. Drinks were DELICIOUS, the apps were mid. The calamari was fresh but submerged in a sweet and sour sauce , in my opinion it's too much sauce and the sweetness takes away from the calamari. The spinach dip was totally bland. Would come back just for drinks . The old fashioned was superb and so was the happily ever after. read more

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Came here for lunch with some friends for Houston restaurant week and it was pretty good! As our first course we got the salmon poke and the kung pao shrimp tacos. For our main dish we got the freedom burger and the blackened ahi tuna, everything was very good and I wouldn't change anything about it! The restaurant itself was very nice and elegant and our service was great, our server was very observant and helped us with the questions we had and our waters were never empty! They also offer bottomless mimosas! Overall, I think this is a great place if you're looking for somewhere to get lunch/brunch with your friends! :) read more

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Great service and amazing food. It does get very loud in there! They make ordinary things, like meatloaf, become a delicacy. It's consistently good! read more

Ok I've driven by this place dozens of times threatening to drop in for dinner but was hesitant because of the rating. Ok the day finally came and I now regret passing this place up so many times. What's not to love? The food, drinks and atmosphere is perfect for casual dining. The environment is slightly upscale casual with a huge whisky bar centrally located. Yes, this my first visit, but there were no misses for me. I had a mezcal old fashioned that was perfectly balanced with tequila and bitters. My meal was a half portion of meatloaf with Brussel sprouts instead of the mashed potatoes. This was more than enough food for dinner. The sprouts were great without being sweet. Perhaps this experience was an anomaly but it far exceeded my expectations. Great job! read more

Federal American Grill - Meatloaf with Brussel Sprouts - New American Near Me - Katy, Texas

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The ambiance of this establishment is spot on. Elegant but casual, sophisticated but informal. Definitely has a vibe. The servers were friendly and attentive. I ordered the federal burger with cheese and bacon.i didn't want American cheese but didn't want to send the burger back.. the burger was really good despite it having American cheese. The burger was very juicy and I'd order it again. The fries were ok. Nothing to write home to mom about. read more

Federal American Grill - Federal Burger - New American Near Me - Katy, Texas

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Not sure why this place doesn't have a higher avg rating! Popped in on a Sunday evening for the 1st time and now I just came back 2 weeks later. I've passed this place tons of times somehow I thought it would be food with minimal flavor. I was wrong! The food is quite tasty! The place has a bistro type vibe... lots of high top tables in addition to regular tables, plus open kitchen & multiple TVs. Also has 2 separate eating areas off the main dining area for groups. Enjoyed the smoked old fashion which they bring to your table in a glass smoker. Here's the food I've tried on my 2 visits: Crab Cake - full of crab, minimal breadiness, nice cripiness on outside, lots of crab meat inside, nice size for $25 price point. 2nd visit got the roasted chicken which was a thigh, leg & breast. The chicken was flavorful even though I didn't get the creamy sauce that comes with it. Also, I was pleasantly surprised the breast was tender not dry at all. First visit food didn't take long. This 2nd time, the chicken took almost 30 min to arrive. The place didn't seem that crowded so not sure what happened. I asked the server was it because of the chicken but he didn't really have an answer as to why so long. I will return. I like the food & the vibe. I also want to figure out which service experience is more typical. read more

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Well for $25 I don't know but for a donation for HRW it was more doable. Cheeseburger egg rolls were interesting. Really just ground beef in a fried wonton wrapper so I mean it was good for what it was. The free biscuits with the butter spread and this pepper jam in the beginning were delicious. The pancake HRW meal came with four pancakes and I had to take three home. The potatoes were phenomenal honestly because they had pickled onions and jalapeños. My toddler got a kids meal and the grilled cheese was on this super thick bread but not grilled well. How do I know? He asked me for the cheese and I was able to take the slice out. Fail. Fries were good. Nice big place with a variety of folk from the west parts of Houston if you know what I mean as in we didn't fit in at all. Servers were very nice and so was the staff. read more

Federal American Grill - The pancake stack for HRW was four pancakes deep meaning enough for leftovers - New American Near Me - Katy, Texas

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Update: Sat at the bar tonight after a long exhausting day and was starving. The service was really great which was a substantial change from past visits. (Thanks Raul!) Started out with bang bang shrimp. The sauce is so good- like a Thai chili sweet spicy sauce. Yum. Ate the entire thing. Also had a mint julep which hit. the. spot. Next round was the braised short rib which was incredible, as always. I commented on the large private room they have in the back and got a peek. This would be a great space for a private event or party. Will be back! read more

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A friend and I went to the Katy location on the day after Easter. The music in the parking lot was incredibly loud and was a little bit lower inside the restaurant. It was 12 noon when we arrived and I thought maybe they had just opened and had a party-like atmosphere going on. But the volume was never reduced and when we ordered, I asked if the music could be turned down a bit. Our server said she would check with the manager, so it seemed obvious to me that the manager would decide if it was too loud or not. My friend and I never detected any lowering of the volume. Our entire hour and a half lunch we had to lean across the table to have our conversation so the other person could hear. I really couldn't even enjoy my lunch. It was all about trying to speak loudly enough to be able to have a conversation. Not in a hurry to come back. read more

Food was very good and also the atmosphere. The portions were quite large so had leftovers to take home.

Weird service. Normally, I love conversing with staff, but it felt awkward. Food is rather overpriced for what it is. Note that the wings don't come with any sauce?? Get the ribs they are worth it. The bread with the strawberry jam this is too. read more

This is one of my go-to Katy area restaurants. The service at the bar (where I usually eat) is always on point...Danny, Thomas, Raul, Kendall are welcoming and are great bartenders. I've tried a variety of food on the menu and really never been disappointed. But my faves are the Cajun Chicken Sandwich, Crab Cake, and the mushroom risotto (which I day dream about sometimes). They have a nice patio, private dining areas, and plenty of high-top tables for less formal meals (or a first "date" if you want to meet for a drink but don't want to sit right at the bar). I will have to read some of the low ratings to see what their concerns are, but every time I have been there is management floating around to ensure a seamless experience. read more

Federal American Grill - Signature Jumbo Lump Crab Cake and Mushroom and Bacon Risotto are a winning combination! - New American Near Me - Katy, Texas

I wanted to say we had a great experience last night here. The food was good and service outstanding. I know there are some not so great reviews but give them a chance. I requested a table for a business dinner and they reached out to see if we would like the private room. Made our experience awesome. Here are a few pics. read more

We hosted our rehearsal dinner at Federal American Grill Friday January 16, 2026, and it was absolutely perfect! From the moment we booked, the event coordinator was attentive and accommodating. The staff was top-notch ensuring all our guests were well taken care of. The food was spectacular. They made a special night truly unforgettable. Thank you! read more

We went here yesterday new year's eve for just few drinks. Went in and the guy wearing suit ( don't know who he is ) greeted the people behind us Happy New Year but not us. What's up with that !?? Nevertheless, Ana was amazing and we had a great time. Spend $150 on drinks alone. Don't judge because we're not in suit and tie. That's not a good customer service sir. !! Could have given 3 stars if it wasn't for your friendly staff. read more

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Our party of 7 visited the Grand Pkwy location last night to celebrate birthdays. I made reservations and needed to add one to it last minute and they happily obliged. However the service Hayden provided, our lack there of and the food quality ruined the night. We ordered 2 orders of cheeseburger egg rolls, only received one order and they were cold. I reminded him, but to no avail. main course finally arrived, ice cold with the exception of the steak which was ordered medium and was served well done with a baked potato so under cooked we needed a steak night to cut it into bite sized pieces. We would've sent it back but no one ever came to check on us, which is also why we had to refill our own water/ tea glasses throughout the night at the various stations set up throughout the space. Reluctantly we order dessert, only because we were celebrating 3 birthdays they came out after another half hour of waiting and again ice cold. So cold in fact the ice cream that sat on top of the bread pudding wouldn't melt. We sent it back and asked for the check for our party of 5 adults and 2 kids which included a 20% gratuity already attached. To say we were disappointed is an understatement. Of all the places we could have chosen to celebrate our loved ones, we end up at a place where we paid to be forgotten and/or neglected, cold food and mandatory gratuities for refilling our own beverages. read more

Amazing atmosphere, Nice Service and Great Food! I would recommend this place for nice occasions. 8/10 read more

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I just wanted to commend this restaurant for taking my delivery order so late. After I placed the order I went to look at what time the restaurant closed and it was exactly 7 minutes after I placed my order. I immediately called to apologize, and they were so forgiving and told me that they would absolutely make my order for me and they had no problem at all. They were sweethearts. So sorry but thank you again read more

We went to Federal American Grill to celebrate my 15-year-old's birthday, expecting a nice family meal, but instead, we were met with Trump flags stuck all over the kids' burgers. No family, especially one just trying to enjoy a birthday dinner, should have politics forced on them like this. If you support Trump, fine--that's your business--but why shove it onto every kid's meal? It felt unnecessary and honestly trashy. A restaurant should be a neutral space where everyone feels comfortable, not a place pushing political agendas. Do better. What's even stranger is that the owner, Matt B., initially responded to my review, but now I can't see it anymore on Yelp or Google. Why delete it? If you stand by your actions, then own it. read more

Federal American Grill - Trump flag that was placed on top of a 10 year old burger. - New American Near Me - Katy, Texas

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Good atmosphere. Drinks are good. Food is ridiculously overpriced. I ordered a full stuffed chicken for $37. When I got it delivered to my table they had split it between myself and my other half, which I appreciated but was astonished at this "half order" of chicken. I was assuming g it would be the e tire chicken: breast, wing, leg, thigh. This is half a leg and partial thigh. Where is the rest of the chicken that I am paying $37 for? This is a complete and utter rip off. read more

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Made a reservation and received a text that our table was ready as we were parking. We were seated immediately. The waitress did seem a bit overwhelmed but the service was good. The Easter pre-fixed menu was worth the value. Our food came out within a good amount of time and we had no complaints about the food. Overall, our experience was good. Would recommend to others. read more

Excellent food, service, & atmosphere. Very relaxing. A bit pricey, but worth it. I got the salmon with bacon & mushroom risotto and sautéed spinach. Hubby got surf & turf. Everything was cooked perfectly. We shared an appetizer & dessert - again, excellent. We will definitely be back. read more

I don't normally write reviews, but my experience at Federal American Grill for our Mother's Day dinner was so underwhelming that I felt compelled to warn others. We spent $60 per person expecting a solid, well-prepared dinner--and instead got what I'd call a glorified lunch special. The only positive thing I can say is that there were multiple choices to pick from on the "selected menu." But unfortunately, that's where the good things end. The salad was laughable--literally a cup-sized portion--and the rest of the meal wasn't much better. My food came out cold, aside from the short rib, which was just okay. My mother's vegetables were practically raw--definitely way past "al dente." And the dessert? Completely inedible: undercooked yet somehow rock hard. I'm confident my little cousin could've done better with a microwave and a boxed mix. To top it off, they automatically added a 20% gratuity to our bill--even though we were only a party of four. Isn't that usually for six or more? And to be honest, our server was robotic and nonchalant the entire time, so it's hard to say that tip was earned. read more

Really took a liking to their happy hour. I've been twice now, and both visits were excellent. Each time, I ordered the Bang Bang Shrimp from the happy hour menu--crispy, flavorful, and just the right amount of heat. I also got the wedge salad from the regular menu, and it's become a favorite--fresh, crisp, and generously topped. They've also got some solid cocktails (and that's coming from someone who's not a big drinker). Highly recommend! read more

I actually really liked the food, surprised to say that since it's a chain with not so great reviews but the bang bang shrimp was so good we ordered it twice. I ended up having steelhead trout entree. Knocking off a star because the risotto that came with it was was not good. Drinks were great and service was friendly. I would go back to try other items. read more

Federal American Grill - Trout and risotto - New American Near Me - Katy, Texas

Our first visit here was wonderful! We had the Tortilla Soup, Chicken Fried Chicken, Braised Short Rib and bread pudding for dessert. Everything was delicious. Our waitress, Ana was very attentive and friendly. We plan on going back soon and trying their breakfast. I would highly recommend going to try it out. read more

Federal American Grill - The Tortilla Soup was awesome! - New American Near Me - Katy, Texas

lovely service and great food. The first Houston restaurant to open during Covid! The owner used his own savings to pay employees when it was closed. Inspiring. I recommend everything here it's yummy! And very classy ambiance perfect date place please don't bring your kids read more

Brunch was amazing! They have a four cheese grilled cheese that is amazing and their tomato basil soup was to die for! Husband had the Iron Man omelette he loved it. They have crafts of mimosas and French 75s which are delicious and our server was the best of the best! Her name is Pam ask her she is amazing! Best service ever read more

Federal American Grill - Pam!!! the best of the best. We will be back back just to see her lol - New American Near Me - Katy, Texas