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The Federal Grill - Shepherd, Houston, TX

The Federal Grill - Shepherd

4.7
4.7
2509 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Great for creative cocktails
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.
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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Complimentary Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Matt Brice

Experiences

  • But first...BRUNCH!

    Multiple dates available
    Work Hard, Brunch Harder. Come celebrate the weekend with Cajun Bloody Mary's, Crème Brulee French Toast, Mimosa Carafes & more! Not to mention our SWEET 80's playlist that keeps the juices flowing (into the mimosas, that is). Stop by & brunch your heart out with us, we promise it's a party.
  • 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 3 - 7pm!

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Fri - 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    From 3 pm - 7 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, Henricks 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 3 - 7pm! Photo

What 2,509 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Federal Grill - Shepherd offers a vibrant local ambiance and a "wonderful experience" with "great food" and "excellent service." Patrons appreciate the "friendly and attentive staff" and diverse menu options like the "Grilled Salmon and Tahitian Shrimp & Grits." The restaurant is "accommodating for large groups," though some mention occasional noise and valet parking concerns.

2,509 Reviews
  1. Scott VIP

    Houston87 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience at Federal! It’s perfect for a quick business lunch. I had a wonderful pecan crusted chicken salad and my colleague had a nice pasta dish! Both were great and more than enough for lunch! The staff is fantastic! The best menu in Houston!

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  2. Debbie

    Houston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Reserved a table to celebrate my birthday with close group of friends. We had the best experience. From the food to the service, 10/10 Can’t wait to go back and try the rest of the menu!

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  3. Allison

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went on a Monday night to Federal Grille and the service was fantastic. Food was good as always and the restaurant was not super busy so the noise level was great for conversation.
    The Federal Grill - ShepherdResponded on February 28, 2025
    Thank you for your wonderful review, Allison! We’re so glad to hear that you had a fantastic experience with both the service and the food. It’s great that the quieter atmosphere on a Monday night made for a pleasant dining experience. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  4. Sally

    Houston10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were excellent. Loved the presentation of pork belly dish with a dome filled with delicious smelling smoke.
    The Federal Grill - ShepherdResponded on February 27, 2025
    Thank you for the wonderful review, Sally! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed the food and service. The pork belly dish with the smoked dome is definitely a fun touch—glad it made an impression! We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  5. Jeff

    Houston33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great birthday dinner at Federal Grill. Our waiter was on point and the drinks and food were fantastic. I had their famous meat loaf which lived up to its reputation. My daughter really enjoyed the scallops. We started off with the cheeseburger egg rolls which never disappoint. Save room for the half baked cookie desert! Overall...a fun and delicious night out...
    The Federal Grill - ShepherdResponded on February 27, 2025
    Thank you for the wonderful review, Jeff! We're so glad to hear you had a great birthday dinner with us. It’s awesome to know the meatloaf, scallops, and cheeseburger egg rolls hit the mark, and we’re thrilled you enjoyed the half-baked cookie dessert! We hope to welcome you back for another fun and delicious evening soon!

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  6. Renee VIP

    Houston8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All good. Great time. Service became food was excellent
    The Federal Grill - ShepherdResponded on February 19, 2025
    Thank you for the great feedback, Renee! We're so happy to hear you had a wonderful time and enjoyed the food and service. We look forward to your next visit!

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  7. Shalonda

    Houston3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed our visit and the food was very good. The complimentary biscuits are soooo good and I loved the shrimp & grits! Our only disappointment was the bar selection. They advertise as a whiskey bar, and I was excited to bring my husband here since he is a bourbon enthusiast, but many of the allocated bourbons on the menu were not in stock - our primary reason for choosing this location. I rate this visit 4/5 due to disappointing bar inventory.
    The Federal Grill - ShepherdResponded on February 19, 2025
    Thank you for sharing your experience, Shalonda. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the food, especially the shrimp & grits and complimentary biscuits! We also appreciate your feedback regarding our whiskey and bourbon selection. We apologize for the unavailability of some of our allocated bourbons and understand your disappointment. We’ll work on improving our bar inventory to ensure we can meet expectations for bourbon enthusiasts like your husband. We hope to welcome you back soon for another enjoyable visit!

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  8. Cody

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time eating here and it was fantastic! The atmosphere was very friendly. Our waitress,Kara S, always checked in on us to make sure we were satisfied and gave us recommendations on what to get. Food, drinks, and just everything was amazing! 10/10 would recommend to everyone!
    The Federal Grill - ShepherdResponded on February 19, 2025
    Thank you so much for the fantastic review, Cody! We're thrilled to hear you had a wonderful first experience with us. Kara sounds like she truly made a positive impact, and we’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to her. We’re glad you enjoyed the food, drinks, and atmosphere, and we can’t wait to welcome you back soon!

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  9. Miraya VIP

    Houston5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was okay, we’re not too pleased about the amount we paid for the food we got (we had the pre set menu with automatic gratuity) But the ambience and service was great overall
    The Federal Grill - ShepherdResponded on February 18, 2025
    Thank you for sharing your feedback, Miraya. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the ambiance and service! We’re sorry to hear the food didn’t meet your expectations, especially considering the price. We appreciate your input and will work on ensuring that both the quality and value are in line with your expectations for future visits.

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  10. Gloria VIP

    Houston11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience- the staff was super attentive and the food and atmosphere was great!
    The Federal Grill - ShepherdResponded on February 18, 2025
    Thank you so much for the kind review, Gloria! We're thrilled to hear you had such a great experience on Valentine's Day. It’s wonderful to know that both the food and service exceeded your expectations. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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FAQs

The Federal Grill - Shepherd does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. The Federal Grill - Shepherd also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (713) 863-7777.

The Federal Grill - Shepherd is rated 4.7 stars by 2509 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Federal Grill - Shepherd

510 Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77007

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Complimentary Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Matt Brice
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