Federal American Grill

"Five stars all the way around! Or first visit and they really made our anniversary celebration intimate and satisfying! It was amazing!!! The service was impeccable from beginning to end! Thanks to the hostess, bar staff, and Brian! I highly recommend the crab cakes!!!"

"I initially visited Federal Grill as a guest at my friend's apartment building's holiday gathering. Since I was her plus one, everything was complimentary, and let me tell you, it was worth it. The place was bustling, so I decided to wait at the bar until my friend arrived. They served various appetizers, including spinach dip, sticky ribs, short rib sliders, and Cajun chicken sliders. Spinach dip didn't quite do it for me, and I skipped the ribs because I don't eat pork. However, the sliders were a hit. We asked one of the managers if the ribs on the table were pork, and he confirmed it without hesitation. He even brought us a plate of short ribs over mushroom risotto with sautéed spinach, and it was pure magic. The restaurant didn't skimp on the air conditioning either; it was so cold that I needed my jacket. We had a dedicated server for our area who was attentive and recommended some dishes from the menu. When we asked for hot tea, she brought us some with lemon and honey. I got a craving for dessert and took her suggestion of trying the butter cake. It was decent but a bit too doughy inside for my taste. In the end, we only had to pay for the dessert, which was fine by me. They offer complimentary valet parking, which is convenient. When I returned on my own, I tried the meatloaf, as per the waitress's recommendation, and it didn't disappoint. The crab cake was good, but I've had better Caesar salads. One highlight was the complementary biscuits, served with hot jelly and whipped butter – those were amazing. I would highly recommend Federal Grill with a rating of 10 out of 10. They have multiple locations, but I visited the Katy location, and I'll likely stick to that one and possibly check out the downtown location when it opens."

"Not the cheapest bar, but definitely a top notch whiskey selection and an excellent, knowledgable, and very friendly staff! Romeo is amazing! My advice to avoid a huge bill: pregame somewhere else/finish your night here or start here and move on after a nice whiskey flight or cocktail. Spending your whole night here might be pretty expensive otherwise."

"We attended one of my best friend's dinner and we had an amazing time here. Right off, I'd say that if you're looking to have a big dinner reservation, you should keep in mind that they don't separate bills for parties greater than 4. So if you're looking to ensure everyone pays for their own meal, etc - then I'd recommend you go to another establishment. The food was decent, I had the chicken fried steak and I enjoyed it. The drinks were good as well. I enjoyed the Moscow Mule and my boyfriend had a smoked Old Fashioned. The one thing that did feel odd about the environment is that the tables are set so high and majority of the wait staff are not tall, so it makes for awkward moments when they try to take plates away. Most of us were serving ourselves and getting plates to each other and from each other. This feels highly inconsiderate to the staff. I would suggest lowering the tables to normal height in consideration to the vast majority of the staff. Would I visit again? Sure, but I wouldn't attend another large group event here. It's inconvenient not to be able to split bills. The operating software to accommodate this feature would be appreciated as a customer who enjoys dining with large group of friends."

"I finally made it to Federal American Grill! A friend of mine goes at least 3 times a week, so I was curious about the hype. We stopped in for drink, but I definitely want to go back for a meal. The decor is very pretty inside. It’s a nice place to gather with friends, very clean and the service is great. They have valet parking available. I would classify this place as upscale with a cozy setting. The food looks delicious, but we were on our way to another spot, so I was able to try anything. Love, love, LOVE the setting!"