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    Federal American Grill

    4.0 (202 reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Thai Shrimp & Cheese Grits
    Ke'Andra W.

    I went to Federal American Grill for their Restaurant week and the food was amazing! I had their lunch menu and it was only $25 for 2 courses. I had their cheeseburger eggrolls for my appetizer and their Thai Shrimp and Grits for my entree and both were delicious! Service was also great! I have to go back for their happy hour!

    Braised Short Ribs and Risotto

    The service was amazing and the food was outstanding! Great atmosphere! Kim was our waitress and very entertaining and attentive! The Bang Bang shrimp was so good and the Braised Short Ribs with Risotto was amazing!!

    Cora S.

    Service was excellent! Food was good. I ordered medium rare and my coworker ordered medium , they looked the same. Appetizers were amazing. After dinner drink Carajillo was perfect! Will come back for business dinners.

    side Caesar salad with shrimp
    Kehmia T.

    Came in for family dinner on a Sunday and I was quite surprised to see how busy it was. It took a bit to be seated but to expected and service was still great. Food - we had no complaints about the food but nothing stood out. I enjoyed my meatloaf (switched out the mash potatoes for the risotto and no regrets). The food tried included the bang bang shrimp, calamari, lemon basil salmon bowl, chopped salad with shrimp, and the braised short rib. My family enjoyed everything and was a great choice for family dinner!

    Mike M.

    Stopped in for an early Valentine brunch with my wife and a friend. The service was friendly and prompt. The food overall was good, and drinks were well made.

    Strawberry Lemon Drop Happy Hour special for $7
    April K.

    We came in at 5 on a Monday to enjoy the happy hour specials and the warm ambiance. I ordered a Strawberry Lemon Drop for $7 and it was refreshing without being too sweet. We decided to order multiple of the HH appetizers as our meal including: Fried Green Tomatoes, Bang Bang Shrimp, Tuna Poke, Meatballs, and Rockefeller Oysters. The stand out were the Bang Bang Shrimp! I would say the meatballs were my second favorite as they were moist and came on a bed of mashed potatoes. The tuna was very fresh and well paired with the avocado. The oysters were what's expected but I was disappointed that my second had a little shell in it. I did like that you could order these individually though. We had a nice dinner and stayed to talk for a bit. I was going to order another drink but the waitress didn't come back by for around 20 minutes. By that time our water glasses were empty and I was ready for the bill.

    Trout over wild rice with a Cajun lobster sauce
    Vonya W.

    The food is always exceptional when I visit here. The service is always great, during this visit we were greeted by the head chef Paulino and he was so sweet to us. JT our waiter was awesome also, explained to our waiter that the last few times I've came they've been out of the butter cake(which is to die for) and that's actually how we got to meet the head chef. Love this place and it will always be my go to. Love the vibe and calmness of this restaurant.

    Calamari
    Angela Q.

    This place is a hidden gem. I have passed it hundreds of times and did not realize it was there. Very indescript especially being right off the highway. Anyway, Monday evening business lunch and we got there at happy hour. I made reservations in advance for our party of 8. We were seated right away. The place was decorated nicely for Christmas and the lights were down low so ambiance was nice. We were seated at a bar height table, brought menus and ordered. Appetizers were good, we had spinach dip, pork belly and calamari. All 3 were good. They had drink specials due to happy hour. Entrees were brought out and everyone enjoyed. I must go back because the menu is expansive and it was hard to decide. I almost ordered all appetizers. My entree was the Thai shrimp and cheese grits. It was pretty basic, but tasty. I wish it were spicy and thought it would be because it was Thai inspired. The shrimp were a good size and I had a small amount leftover.

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    Brianna J.

    I just wanted to leave a review to shout out the staff doing an awesome job. A special shoutout to our busser Rolando he was on top of it. Give the guy a raise

    Susan B.

    We were considering Federal American Grill for my son's wedding rehearsal dinner and wanted to try it first. Very cool vibe as you walk in. Bar to the right with tables with white tablecloths scattered throughout. The menu has a nice variety of selections from fish to meatloaf. The Fizzy Lemonade was a refreshing cocktail. I chose the Truffle Chicken with mashed potatoes and broccolini, absolutely delicious! Everyone was pleased with their selections including my grandson who had the grilled cheese. The hostess as well as our server were great! Decision made! Private room booked for rehearsal dinner.

    Ye J.

    Located off I-45 in the Woodlands, Federal American Grill offers plenty of parking and a slightly upscale-casual vibe. We visited for dinner and found the restaurant busy and quite loud, making it difficult to hold a conversation without raising our voices. We started with the ribs and thick-cut bacon as appetizers, both pretty solid. For my entrée, I ordered the 8oz filet with truffle mac & cheese and swapped the sautéed spinach for Brussels sprouts. While the filet was cooked well, the truffle mac & cheese had an artificial truffle taste and was overpoweringly salty. The Brussels sprouts were the biggest letdown--they didn't taste fresh, had an odd sour flavor, and their texture was off. Given the price point, there are other restaurants in town that offer better quality and value. I'd think twice before returning.

    Deveron F.

    Delicious friendly and memorable a must try in Texas. G re eat service!!! Amazing Food!!

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    Great atmosphere great service fair pricing and great food! I would go back in a heartbeat.

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    Good food. Good service. Good ambiance. Enjoy. Clean place will visit again. Try it. The Ambiance was good, a place to enjoy your wine.

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