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The Federal Grill - Shepherd, Houston, TX

The Federal Grill - Shepherd

4.9 (2525)
$30 and under
American
510 Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77007

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for brunch
  • Great for happy hour
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • 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
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Matt Brice
  • Private party facilities
    We are pleased to offer a personalized private dining experience. Our elegant private dining room accommodates groups up to forty eight guests for a luxurious dinner party, while our bar & lounge is the perfect place for a corporate, commemorative happy hour, or cocktail party.
  • Neighborhood
    Heights / Washington
  • Cross street
    Gibson
  • Parking details
    Complimentary Valet
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cigar Room, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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.
  • Father's Day

    Jun 15, 2025 only
    Make this Father’s Day unforgettable at Federal American Grill, where we’re honoring the incredible dads in our lives with a day full of flavor, style, and appreciation. Join us on Sunday, June 15th for a special celebration featuring a pre-fixe brunch menu, crafted with signature Federal flair, and an optional pre-fixe dinner menu designed to elevate the evening. From classic brunch favorites with a twist to bold, hearty dinner entrees, there’s something delicious for every dad. Raise a glass with our exclusive Salute to Dad Old Fashioned—a bold, bourbon-forward cocktail created just for the occasion. Whether you're gathering the whole family or treating dad to a well-deserved meal out, Federal American Grill is the perfect place to say thank you the way he deserves! Reservations recommended. Let’s toast to Dad—Federal-style!
    Father's Day Photo

Private dining

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 2,525 people are saying

The Federal Grill - Shepherd 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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Houston

    American

2,525 Reviews
  1. KIM

    Houston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was my first time and it was THE BEST! ❤️❤️❤️The staff was amazing and the food was fantastic! The place had a great vibe and we had the most fun! Can’t wait to go again!

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  2. Brian VIP

    Houston102 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a pleasure….nice evening. Great service, cocktails and food! THE best happy hour deals!

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  3. Scott VIP

    Houston90 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our ‘go-to’ for a business lunch/ meal! They know how to treat customers and the food is delicious! We recently met there for a business lunch and all had salads, which were huge. We all carried some home, finished with a ‘café’ and loved it! The people there, especially Mason behind the bar, are fantastic!
    The Federal Grill - ShepherdResponded on June 2, 2025
    Thank you for making us your go-to spot for business lunches, Scott! We’re so glad you enjoyed the food and service—especially the salads and post-lunch café. We’ll be sure to pass along the kind words to Mason—she will be thrilled to hear it! Looking forward to seeing you again soon!

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  4. Darlene VIP

    Dallas - Fort Worth3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Sunday bunch spot. Love the food and the service.
    The Federal Grill - ShepherdResponded on May 29, 2025
    Thank you for your review, Darlene! We are so glad that you enjoy our brunch! We have a great social hour menu on weekdays from 3pm-7pm too - be sure to check it out! We look forward to seeing you back soon!

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  5. Mike VIP

    Houston114 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great evening with a group of friends! Food was delicious and service was great!
    The Federal Grill - ShepherdResponded on May 29, 2025
    Thank you for your review, Mike! We are so glad you enjoyed your time at Federal! Check out our social hour weekdays from 3pm-7pm or our brunch on Saturdays and Sunday until 3pm!

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  6. robert VIP

    Houston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love federal American grill! So many options and everything we’ve tried has been great.
    The Federal Grill - ShepherdResponded on May 24, 2025
    Thank you, Robert! We're delighted to hear you enjoy so many of our offerings. We appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back soon.

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  7. Lisa

    Houston4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Food quality did not match the high price point for the Mother’s Day menu. Everything was bland and seems like it was “warmed up” before serving. The best thing we ate were the appetizer meatballs. Service was average but ambiance was acceptable.
    The Federal Grill - ShepherdResponded on May 15, 2025
    Thank you for your feedback, Lisa. We’re sorry to hear the experience didn’t meet expectations and appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts—it helps us improve.

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  8. Ashley

    San Antonio4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had an AMAZING time celebrating my mom! She loved the food and the ambiance.
    The Federal Grill - ShepherdResponded on May 15, 2025
    Thanks so much, Ashley! We’re thrilled to hear your Mother’s Day celebration was such a success. Hope to welcome you both back again soon!

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  9. Frank VIP

    Houston27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Federal Grill has excellent options for all. the Chicken bowl had a southwestern flare. Great staff and super attentive for an early Thursday lunch
    The Federal Grill - ShepherdResponded on May 6, 2025
    Thanks so much, Frank! We're glad you enjoyed the chicken bowl and the Southwestern flavors. It’s great to hear our team took good care of you—hope to see you again soon for another great lunch!

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  10. Stephanie

    Houston13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a birthday dinner and appreciation dinner here and it was amazing! The service was impeccable! Thank you all
    The Federal Grill - ShepherdResponded on May 13, 2025
    Thank you for your review, Stephanie. We’re glad to hear that you had an amazing dinner and appreciated the service. We’re sorry to hear about the valet issue and appreciate you bringing it to our attention. Thank you again for your feedback, and we hope to welcome 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 4.9 stars by 2525 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Federal Grill - Shepherd

510 Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77007

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Gibson
  • Neighborhood
    Heights / Washington
  • 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
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Complimentary Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Matt Brice
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cigar Room, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    We are pleased to offer a personalized private dining experience. Our elegant private dining room accommodates groups up to forty eight guests for a luxurious dinner party, while our bar & lounge is the perfect place for a corporate, commemorative happy hour, or cocktail party.
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