Federal American Grill Menu (Update 2025)

Welcome to Federal American Grill, where classic American cuisine gets a modern twist. Situated in the heart of Houston, this vibrant eatery captures the essence of casual dining with an upscale atmosphere. The diverse menu features mouthwatering options like beef carpaccio, shrimp and grits, and pecan-crusted snapper that promise to delight every palate. Highlights include their famous bourbon bread pudding—a dessert that leaves a lasting impression with its rich coffee-like flavor.

With attentive service and a warm ambiance, Federal American Grill is ideal for every occasion, from casual lunches to special celebrations, as evidenced by glowing reviews from patrons celebrating important milestones. Whether you’re sipping on one of their 200 bourbons or enjoying thoughtfully crafted cocktails during their lively happy hour, this destination ensures an unforgettable dining experience.

BRUNCH SALADS

Lemon Basil Salmon Bowl

With wild rice, crispy brussels sprouts, seasonal veggies, bleu cheese, tomatoes, apples, lemon-basil vinaigrette

US$27.99

Cheeseburger Bowl

With avocado, almonds, sunny & hard-boiled egg, bacon, bleu cheese, red onions, tomatoes, ranch, topped with burger and Wisconsin cheddar

US$26.99

Baja Blackened Chicken Bowl

With black bean corn relish, pico, avocado, feta, tortilla strips, wild rice, cilantro cream dressing

US$25.99

Cobb Salad

With avocado, almonds, egg, bacon, bleu cheese, tomato, champagne vinaigrette

US$17.99

Iceberg Wedge Salad

With pork belly croutons, Roquefort, tomato, crispy onion strings, ranch dressing

US$15.99

Chopped Salad

with cucumber, heirloom tomato, red onion, feta, bleu cheese, pecans, bacon, croutons, champagne vinaigrette

US$16.99

Pecan Crusted Chicken Salad

With bleu cheese, tortilla strips, blueberry compote, cilantro cream dressing, tomatoes

US$23.99

Caesar Salad

With anchovy and crispy parmesan

US$13.99

Thai Shrimp & Cheese Grits

Manchego cheese grits, thai citrus glaze, wontons

US$30.99

Grilled Salmon

With bacon & mushroom risotto, broccolini, beurre Blanc

US$33.99

Diver Scallops

With smoked pork belly, bacon & mushroom risotto, Cajun lobster sauce

US$56.99

Blackend Ahi Tuna

Couscous, feta & pineapple pico, soy glaze

US$33.99

Pecan Snapper

with mashed potatoes, crab meat, beurre blanc, broccolini

US$43.99

Chilean Sea Bass

with creamed spinach and beurre blanc

US$49.99

SEAFOOD

KID'S MENU

Kid's American Grilled Cheese

US$11.99

Kid's Chicken Tenders

US$11.99

Kids Cheeseburger Sliders

US$11.99

Kid's Marinara Pasta

US$11.99

Kid's Grilled Chicken

US$11.99

Kid's Steak & Fries

US$14.99

Kid's Mac & Cheese

US$11.99

BOWL TORTILLA

US$12.99

Yogurt Parfait

Yogurt, granola, candied pecans, sliced almonds, honey, cinnamon, citrus & fresh berries

US$15.99

Fried Shrimp

With remoulade sauce

US$19.99

Fontina Spinach Dip

With Fresno peppers and warm tortilla chips

US$16.99

Fried Cheeseburger Eggroll

With sweet & spicy sauce

US$19.99

Half Baked Chocolate Chip Cookie

Hey, why not?

US$13.99

Smoked Pork Belly

Smoked tableside with honey mustard and sriracha

US$16.99

Gardner Parker's Chicken Wings

with house-made spicy ranch

US$15.99

BOWL CHILI

US$12.99

Bang Bang Shrimp

Tossed in sweet & spicy sauce

US$17.99

Meatballs

with mashed potatoes & Swedish sauce, onion strings

US$18.99

CUP CHILI

US$9.99

BOWL TOMATO BISQUE

US$12.99

Kung Pao Calamari

Tossed with pepperoncini and sweet & spicy sauce

US$18.99

Signature Jumbo Lump Crab Cake

With beurre Blanc & asparagus

US$26.99

Buttermilk Biscuits & Gravy

3 buttermilk biscuits, sausage country gravy

US$11.99

TOMATO BISQUE

US$9.99

Sticky Ribs

With kung pao sauce and toasted sesame seeds

US$19.99

Tuna Poke

with avocado, toasted almonds, soy honey citrus sauce, wontons

US$20.99

Salmon Poke

with avocado, toasted almonds, soy honey citrus sauce, wontons

US$20.99

TORTILLA SOUP CUP

US$9.99

Crab & Avocado Toast

Sourdough toast with crushed avocado, lump crab, sriracha mayo

US$16.99

BRUNCH STARTERS

FEDERAL FEATURES

Janice's Meatloaf

With mashed potatoes, crispy onion strings, bordelaise sauce

US$30.99

Roasted Chicken

Full. With mashed potatoes, broccolini, bordelaise sauce

US$29.99

Truffle Stuffed Chicken

With herb cream cheese filling, mashed potatoes, broccolini, white truffle oil

US$38.99

Braised Short Rib

With bacon & mushroom risotto, sauteed spinach, bordelaise sauce

US$39.99

4oz Filet Shrimp

4oz filet with 2 blackened shrimp, truffle mashed potatoes, seasonal veggies

US$37.99

Center-Cut Filet

8oz Full. With truffle mac & cheese, sauteed spinach

US$57.99

Blackened Chicken Alfredo

With broccolini and garlic toast

US$26.99

Chicken Fried Steak

Loaded mashed potatoes, pepper country gravy

US$26.99

Chicken Fried Chicken

Loaded mashed potatoes, pepper country gravy, broccolini

US$25.99

Black Angus Ribeye

16oz Full. With a loaded baked potato and seasonal veggies

US$60.99

Chicken Federale

With couscous, feta pico, avocado cilantro cream sauce

US$34.99

4oz FILET

with truffle mashed potatoes, seasonal veggies

US$29.99

GF Almond Chocolate Cake

gluten-free, yet delicious

US$12.00

Half-Baked Chocolate Chip Cookie

Topped with vanilla ice cream

US$12.00

Bourbon Bread Pudding

Bourbon caramel sauce, Ghirardelli chocolate, and vanilla ice cream

US$12.00

Double Chocolate Brownie

Ghirardelli chocolate and vanilla icecream

US$12.00

Carrot Cake

House-made cake with sweet cream

US$15.00

Butter Cake

Rich, house-made cake topped with sweet cream and fresh strawberries

US$15.00

DESSERT

BURGERS & SANDWICHES

Classic Philly Cheesesteak

With sauteed onions & peppers, Cajun cheese sauce

US$19.99

Cajun Chicken Sandwich

With swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, crispy onion strings, sriracha aioli

US$19.99

Cheeseburger Sliders

Butter pickle & Wisconsin cheddar

US$16.99

BBQ Sliders

US$16.99

Freedom Burger

With American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, onion, bacon, federal sauce, choose your bun option: challah or jalapeno-cheddar bun *For every Burger sold, 1 will be donated to our veterans at Camp Hope battling for their freedom against PTSD

US$20.99

Cajun Chicken Sliders

Swiss, siracha aioli & crispy onion strings

US$16.99

Federal Chicken Sandwich

with American cheese, pickles, Matty B's sauce, hand-breaded chicken breast

US$19.99

French Dip

With side of creamy horseradish and Guinness stout au jus

US$19.99

Buffalo Chicken Sliders

Tossed in frank's red hot

US$16.99

Family Side Brussel Sprouts

US$25.00

Family Side Broccolini

US$25.00

Family Bang Bang Shrimp

US$45.00

Family Kung Pow Ribs App

US$50.00

Family Truffel Mac

US$25.00

Family Tuna Poke

US$35.00

Family Side Grits

US$25.00

Family Side Cajun Chips

US$25.00

Family Cheeseburger Sliders

US$40.00

Family Spinach Dip App

US$40.00

Family Salmon Poke App

US$35.00

Family Short Rib Sliders

US$40.00

Family Ahi Tuna

US$90.00

Family Cajun Chicken Sliders

US$40.00

Family Cobb Salad

US$50.00

Family Pork Belly App

US$40.00

Family Side Mix Veggies

US$25.00

Family Shrimp & Grits

US$85.00

Family Side Mac&Cheese

US$25.00

Family Caesar Salad

US$30.00

Family Mix Green Salad

US$25.00

Family Chicken Alfredo

US$70.00

Family Brownie

US$25.00

Family Braised Short Rib

US$90.00

Family Calamari App

US$48.00

Family Chopped Salad

US$50.00

Family Wings

US$25.00

Family Side Mashed Potatoes

US$25.00

Family Side Asparagus

US$35.00

Family Fried Shrimp App

US$40.00

Family Buffalo Chix Sliders

US$40.00

Family Grilled Salmon

US$90.00

Family Side Truffle Fries

US$26.00

Family Truffle Stuffed Chicken

US$90.00

Family Side Risotto

US$25.00

Family Side French Fries

US$20.00

Family Federal Chicken Sliders

US$40.00

Family Meatloaf

US$80.00

Family Roasted Chicken

US$70.00

Family Meatball App

US$30.00

Family Chicken Federale

US$80.00

Family Cheeseburger Eggrolls App

US$50.00

Family Bread Pudding

US$25.00

Family Wedge Salad

US$40.00

PARTY PLATTERS

BRUNCH FEDERAL FEATURES

Breakfast Tacos

2 bacon, egg & cheese tacos, pico de gallo, salsa. Served with breakfast potatoes

US$16.99

4oz FILET

US$29.99

Chicken Fried Steak Breakfast

2 eggs any style, white pepper country gravy. Served with breakfast potatoes

US$21.99

Chicken & Waffle

Belgium waffle, buttermilk fried chicken, cinnamon icing, bacon. Served with breakfast potatoes

US$20.99

Creme Brulee French Toast

bacon, breakfast potatoes, maple syrup

US$16.99

Thai Shrimp & Cheese Grits

Manchego cheese grits, thai citrus glaze, wontons

US$30.99

Steak & Eggs

2 eggs any style, sliced flat iron steak. Served with breakfast potatoes

US$23.99

Full Federal Breakfast

Two scrambled eggs, bacon, creme brulee French toast, served with breakfast potatoes

US$19.99

4oz Filet Shrimp

US$37.99

Truffle Egg Sandwich

Scrambled egg, bacon, Wisconsin cheddar, truffle oil, toasted challah bun. Served with breakfast potatoes

US$19.99

Freedom Burger

With American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, onion, bacon, federal sauce, choose your bun option: challah or jalapeno-cheddar bun *For every Burger sold, 1 will be donated to our veterans at Camp Hope battling for their freedom against PTSD

US$20.99

Gardner Parker's Chicken Wings

with house-made spicy ranch

US$15.99

Half Baked Chocolate Chip Cookie

Hey, why not?

US$13.99

Kung Pao Calamari

Tossed with pepperoncini and sweet & spicy sauce

US$18.99

Salmon Poke

with avocado, toasted almonds, soy honey citrus sauce, wontons

US$20.99

Fontina Spinach Dip

With Fresno peppers and warm tortilla chips

US$16.99

Bang Bang Shrimp

Tossed in sweet & spicy sauce

US$17.99

Fried Shrimp

With remoulade sauce

US$19.99

Tuna Poke

with avocado, toasted almonds, soy honey citrus sauce, wontons

US$20.99

Meatballs

with mashed potatoes & Swedish sauce, onion strings

US$18.99

Sticky Ribs

With kung pao sauce and toasted sesame seeds

US$19.99

Fried Green Tomato

topped with crab salad with a drizzle of cilantro cream dressing

US$16.99

Smoked Pork Belly

Smoked tableside with honey mustard and sriracha

US$16.99

Fried Cheeseburger Eggroll

With sweet & spicy sauce

US$19.99

Signature Jumbo Lump Crab Cake

With beurre Blanc & asparagus

US$26.99

STARTERS

BRUNCH BENEDICTS

Crab Cake Benedict

Poached eggs, pork belly, sausage country gravy

US$29.99

Big Country Benedict

Poached eggs, buttermilk biscuits, shredded short ribs, sausage country gravy

US$20.99

Traditional Benedict

Poached eggs, black forest ham, hollandaise sauce

US$16.99

Braised Short Rib Benedict

Poached eggs, jalapeno cornbread, bordelaise

US$20.99

Breakfast Potatoes

US$8.99

Jalapeno Cheese Sausage

US$8.99

Fruit

US$8.99

Cheese Grits

US$8.99

Hand Cut Fries

US$9.99

BRUNCH SIDES

SALADS,BOWLS,& SOUP

Iceberg Wedge Salad

With pork belly croutons, Roquefort, tomato, crispy onion strings, ranch dressing

US$15.99

Bowl Soup Of The Season

US$12.99

Cobb Salad

With avocado, almonds, egg, bacon, bleu cheese, champagne vinaigrette, red onions & tomatoes

US$17.99

Cheeseburger Bowl

With avocado, almonds, sunny & hard-boiled egg, bacon, bleu cheese, red onions, tomatoes, ranch, topped with burger and Wisconsin cheddar

US$26.99

Cup Tomato Bisque

US$9.99

Pecan Crusted Chicken Salad

With bleu cheese, tortilla strips, blueberry compote, cilantro cream dressing, tomatoes

US$23.99

Bowl Tomato Bisque

US$12.99

Baja Blackened Chicken Bowl

With black bean corn relish, pico, avocado, feta, tortilla strips, wild rice, cilantro cream dressing

US$25.99

Caesar Salad

With anchovy and crispy parmesan, croutons

US$13.99

Chopped Salad

With cucumber, heirloom tomato, red onion, feta, bleu cheese, pecans, croutons, champagne vinaigrette, bacon

US$16.99

Buffalo Salad

with iceberg and romaine lettuce, pico de gallo, bleu cheese, bacon, tortilla strips, and ranch dressing

US$25.99

Lemon Basil Salmon Bowl

With wild rice, crispy Brussels sprouts, seasonal veggies, bleu cheese, lemon-basil vinaigrette, tomatoes, and apples

US$27.99

Cup Soup Of The Season

US$9.99

Sauteed Spinach

US$9.99

Buttermilk Biscuits

4 buttermilk biscuits with a side of fresno jelly and butter

US$6.99

Truffle Mac & Cheese

US$9.99

Mushroom & Bacon Risotto

US$9.99

Cheese Grits

US$9.99

Broccolini

US$9.99

Hand Cut Fries

US$9.99

Crispy Brussels Sprouts

US$9.99

Cajun Chips

US$7.99

Loaded Baked Potato

US$9.99

Mashed Potatoes

US$9.99

Seasonal Veggies

US$9.99

SIDES

CUTLERY

Cutlery

Napkins and utensils

US$0.00

Tea

US$3.50

Acqua Panna

US$7.00

Lemonade

US$3.50

Sprite

The cold, refreshing flavors of lemon and lime, perfectly blended.

US$3.00

Diet Coke

A crisp, refreshing taste you know and love with zero calories.

US$3.00

Coke

The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that america loves.

US$3.00

Dr. Pepper

US$3.00

NA BEVERAGES

FEDERAL FEATURES-HALF PORTIONS

Half Portion Chicken Federale

with grilled chicken, couscous, feta pico, avocado-cilantro cream sauce.

US$19.99

Half Portion Truffle Stuffed Chicken

with herb cream cheese filling, mashed potatoes, broccolini, and white truffle oil.

US$26.99

Half Portion Janice’s Meatloaf

With mashed potatoes, crispy onion strings, bordelaise sauce.

US$18.99

Half Portion Chicken Fried Steak

With loaded mashed potatoes, pepper country gravy.

US$17.99

Half Portion Chicken Fried Chicken

With loaded mashed potatoes, pepper country gravy.

US$16.99

Half Portion Braised Short Rib

With bacon & mushroom risotto, sauteed spinach, bordelaise sauce

US$24.99

Vegetarian Omelette

Four eggs, spinach, mushrooms, pico de gallo, mixed cheese

US$17.99

Bacon, Egg & Cheese Omelette

Four eggs, bacon, mixed cheese

US$18.99

Iron Man Omelette

Egg whites, grilled chicken, guacamole, pico de gallo, mixed cheese

US$19.99

BRUNCH OMELETTES