The Federal Grill - Katy

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   Melanie

   VIP

   San Francisco

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Went there for the first time for NY Eve and had a wonderful time! Food was delicious and the set menu had lots of great options. The butter cake is incredible and the decor for the event was festive and fun! We’ll definitely be back!
   

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   The Federal Grill - KatyResponded today

   Thank you for the fantastic review, Melanie! We're so glad to hear you had a wonderful time on NYE and enjoyed the food, festive decor, and butter cake. It’s great to know you liked the set menu options as well. We can't wait to welcome you back for another amazing experience soon!
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Houston

   6 reviews

   3.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Second NYE we booked here. Our server was fabulous. Pre fixe menu, which we were aware. $75 per person for a small appetizer and a full size entree and dessert. Appetizer was ok, entree was good and dessert was a butter cake the size of a cupcake, smelled delicious but dry very hot, once it cooled off it was literally an unedible brick. With drinks not included and an inedible dessert it was $75 for a 3 shrimp cocktail and an entree that would normally cost $25-35. 20% tip was included and that was only ok bc our server deserved it. The overall value of food for cost was not comparable. Will go somewhere else next time.
   

   The Federal Grill - KatyResponded today

   Thank you for sharing your experience. We're glad to hear that your server provided excellent service, but we apologize that the overall value didn’t meet your expectations, especially with the dessert and pricing. We appreciate your honest feedback and will definitely review the NYE menu and dessert offerings to ensure we’re providing a more balanced experience for our guests. We truly value your insights and hope you’ll give us another opportunity to improve your next visit.
   

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   Orion

   Houston

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   1 out of five star value for NYE. My family and extended family eat here once a month. We hit the bourbon, old fashions, a bottle or two of wine, oysters, bang bang shrimp, and steaks hard. We are not unfamiliar with this restaurant. The NYE three course meal for $75 a person was a complete rip-off. Dec 31st is the first time I’ve walked away from a restaurant feeling insulted. Here’s what I got per $75 plate: 11 bang bang shrimp (about the 1/6 the size of a normal appetizer that’s twice the cost), a 4 oz fillet that came out with little to no seasoning/blackning/flavor that tasted like it was under a heat lamp for an hour, 10 green beans, yes ten green beans, a toddler sized fist of cold mash potatoes, and for desert a muffin that looked like it came from HEB. My wife had similar portions. My toddlers meal was admirable compared to the three course meal. Adding insult to injury, a 20% gratuity was auto applied. I don’t mind auto gratuity when and only when the food is of quality. We should have went to Pearl and Vine that’s near or Eddie Vs for a big, hot meal at under the cost of the total bill. Complete worst value and underwhelming dinner I have ever paid for. At $300, I walked away hungry and sober. One terrible experience is enough for me to take my business to either of these places mentioned above, going forward. Dec 31st 2024 will always be remembered as getting ripped off at Federal American Grill, the once beloved place of our family.
   

   The Federal Grill - KatyResponded today

   We're truly sorry to hear that your New Year's Eve dinner didn't meet expectations Orion, especially as you’ve been a loyal guest. Your feedback regarding the portions, pricing, and dessert presentation is appreciated, and we will certainly take it into consideration as we aim to improve. We strive to make every visit enjoyable, and it’s disappointing to hear that your special evening didn’t reflect the high standards we aim to uphold. We hope you’ll reconsider visiting us again in the future, as we'd love the opportunity to make things right. 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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   Claudia

   Houston

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Food is definitely not worth the price. I got the chicken and waffles from the brunch menu, the chicken was bland and the waffle hard, the potatoes weren’t out of this world either. Way overpriced.
   

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   Tiffany

   Houston

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I always love coming to The Federal Grill! They have some of the best customer service. We are planning a shower here and everyone has been so helpful! The food is always delicious!
   

   The Federal Grill - KatyResponded 3 days ago

   Thank you for the wonderful review, Tiffany! We’re thrilled to hear you love the food and service at The Federal Grill, and we’re excited to be part of your upcoming shower! Our team is always here to help, and we can’t wait to make your event special. See you soon!
   

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   Kenneth

   Houston

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on December 24, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Went a couple of days before Christmas 2024, 8pm. Place had a handful of other tables filled, so noise was present but not bad. Food choices are varied enough for discerning palettes. But the web menu for this place is what impressed me-descriptions and pictures for most if not all items. Our server was polite, made suggestions, and knew enough about menu to answer questions about it. We are planning a return to this restaurant.
   

   The Federal Grill - KatyResponded 3 days ago

   Thank you for the wonderful review, Kenneth! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed your visit and appreciated the menu details, food, and service. We’ll be sure to pass along your thanks to Max—he’ll be thrilled to hear he made your evening memorable! We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
   

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   Lance

   San Antonio

   5 reviews

   4.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on December 24, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Would prefer the lights to be dimmed a bit. Very bright inside.
   

   The Federal Grill - KatyResponded 3 days ago

   Thank you for your feedback, Lance! We're glad you enjoyed the food, service, and overall experience. We appreciate your suggestion about the lighting and will certainly take it into consideration to create a more comfortable atmosphere. Hope to see you again soon!
   

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   Laura

   Houston

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on December 21, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always a great experience at Federal Grill in Katy.
   

   The Federal Grill - KatyResponded on December 22, 2024

   Thank you, Laura! We're so happy to hear that you always have a great experience at our Katy location. We truly appreciate your continued support and look forward to welcoming you back for another fantastic meal soon!
   

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   Randy

   Houston

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 19, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   food was good for a party of 10 we kind of should of seen our waiter more than we did he should of taken our order as soon as the appetizers landed on our table maybe he was green
   

   The Federal Grill - KatyResponded on December 22, 2024

   Thank you for your feedback, Randy. We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the food, but we apologize for the service experience with your larger party. We understand how important it is to receive prompt attention, especially when dining in a group. We appreciate you sharing your thoughts and hope to have the chance to serve you better in the future.
   

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    Weston

    Austin

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 16, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3

    After we were seated we waited ten minutes and had to ask someone who our waiter was. Even after we finally got a waiter we had to ask every time we needed a refill. He did not take the initiative to do anything without being asked. The food was okay but nothing special. Overall I will not be going back.
    

    The Federal Grill - KatyResponded on December 22, 2024

    Thank you for your feedback, Weston. We sincerely apologize for the service issues you experienced during your visit. This is certainly not the standard we strive for, and we understand how frustrating it must have been to wait for attention. We also appreciate your honesty about the food and will review the menu offerings to ensure they meet the high expectations our guests have come to expect. 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.
    

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