Federal American Grill Menu (2025 Update)

Federal American Grill, located in Houston, TX, is a must-visit for burger lovers and those seeking a trendy dining experience. The menu boasts a variety of options, from brunch favorites like Chicken & Waffles to shared dinner plates like Kung Pao Calamari. The restaurant offers an array of amenities, including outdoor seating, a full bar, and even dog-friendly areas. Customer reviews rave about the impeccable service and delicious dishes, such as the perfectly seared Ahi Tuna and flavorful Butter Cake. Whether you're looking for a casual meal or a special occasion spot, Federal American Grill stands out for its diverse menu and top-notch service. Don't miss out on their Happy Hour specials and unique cocktail options when you visit this gem of a restaurant.

Brunch

Full Federal Breakfast

scrambled eggs, bacon, crme brulee french toast, breakfast potatoes

$18.99

Chicken & Waffles

buttermilk waffle, buttermilk fried chicken, bacon, cinnamon icing, breakfast potatoes

$18.99

Crme Brulee French Toast

bacon, breakfast potatoes, maple syrup

$16.99

Bs Homemade Pancakes

4 pancakes, bacon, breakfast potatoes, maple syrup

$14.99

Federal Breakfast Sandwich

creme brulee french toast sandwich, short rib, bacon, Wisconsin cheddar, scrambled eggs

$16.99

Bacon, Egg, & Cheese Omelet

Bacon, mixed cheese, breakfast potatoes

$17.99

Fried Cheeseburger Egg Rolls

2 seasoned akaushi beef egg rolls, sweet and spicy sauce.

$17.48

Federal Fried Oysters

Chicken fried with Brussels slaw and spicy sauce.

$15.48

Kung Pao Calamari

Tossed with pepperoncini's, sweet and spicy Asian sauce.

$17.48

Tuna Tartare

Raw. Guacamole, onions, sriracha aioli, wontons.

$18.78

Signature Jumbo Lump Crab Cake

Served with beurre blanc and sliced asparagus.

$25.48

Truffle Mac and Cheese

Resistance is futile. Appetizer Portion.

$16.98

Truffle Carpaccio

Filet mignon, arugula, Parmesan and black truffle vinaigrette.

$20.28

Parmesan Fried Asparagus

Topped with crabmeat and house-made garlic butter.

$17.48

Fontina Spinach Dip

Fontina cheese, spinach, fresno peppers, sour cream, salsa and tortilla chips.

$16.48

Tuna Poke

Hawaiian style sushi grade tuna, avocado, toasted almonds, soy honey citrus sauce and wontons.

$18.48

Gardener Parker's Chicken Wings

Crispy chicken wings, spicy ranch for dipping.

$13.98

Tommy Lyons BBQ Bone Marrow

Pickled onions, garlic confit and red cabbage slaw.

$18.98

Quesadillas

Choice of grilled seasoned chicken or philly meat, sauteed onions, peppers and jalapeno mix, Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese, pico, sour cream and avocado.

$19.98

Bang Bang Shrimp

Crispy, sweet and spicy shrimp, mixed greens.

$16.48

Shrimp Cocktail

Horseradish and jalapeno cocktail sauce.

$19.48

Beef Carpaccio Dinner

Arugula, Parmesan and truffle vinaigrette.

$16.00

Dinner to Share

Dinner Appetizer Soup & Salads

Arugula Salad

Arugula, red onion, cherry tomatoes, candied pecans, goat cheese and champagne vinaigrette.

$14.28

Spinach Salad

Strawberries, blueberries, apples, golden raisins, toasted almonds, feta cheese and basil vinaigrette.

$14.28

Iceberg Wedge Salad

Bacon, bleu cheese crumbles, cherry tomatoes and ranch dressing.

$13.48

Caesar Salad

Romaine hearts, crispy Parmesan and anchovy.

$13.48

Soup of the Season

$9.98

Goat Cheese Salad

Mixed greens, red onion, cherry tomatoes, toasted almonds, goat cheese crostinis and champagne vinaigrette.

$12.99

Roasted Beets Salad Dinner

Arugula, toasted almonds, goat cheese and champagne vinaigrette.

$10.00

Summer Spinach Salad Dinner

Baby spinach, strawberries, blueberries, golden raisins, pecans, feta and raspberry vinaigrette.

$12.00

Classic Chicken Cobb Salad

Romaine, arugula, red onion, avocado, almonds, hard boiled egg, tomato, bacon, bleu cheese crumbles and champagne vinaigrette.

$20.48

Pecan Crusted Chicken Salad

Romaine, tomato, bleu cheese crumbles, tortilla strips, blueberry reduction and cilantro cream dressing.

$21.48

Grilled Chicken Explosion Salad

Chopped iceberg, romaine, black bean and corn relish, tortilla strips, cheddar cheese, champagne vinaigrette and spicy ranch.

$19.48

Buffalo Chicken Salad

Chopped iceberg, romaine, fried chicken tossed in hot sauce, bleu cheese crumbles, bacon, pico de gallo, tortilla strips and ranch dressing.

$19.48

Tenderloin Steak Salad

Arugula, red onion, cherry tomatoes, bleu cheese crumbles, balsamic reduction and champagne vinaigrette.

$20.98

Cheeseburger Bowl Salad

Romaine, arugula, red onion, avocado, almonds, egg, tomato, bacon, bleu cheese crumbles, ranch, topped with burger, Wisconsin cheddar cheese and sunny egg.

$20.98

Grilled Salmon Salad Dinner

Spinach, strawberries, blueberries, apples, golden raisins, toasted almonds, feta cheese and basil vinaigrette.

$20.48

Asian Tuna Salad

Raw. Mixed greens, seared ahi tuna, red onions, mandarin oranges and sesame ginger dressing.

$19.48

Citrus Shrimp Salad

Spinach, arugula, sauteed citrus shrimp, mandarin oranges, blueberries, bacon, hard boiled egg, goat cheese and basil vinaigrette.

$19.48

Bill Withers Fried Oyster Salad

Chopped iceberg, chicken fried oysters, bleu cheese crumbles, bacon, cherry tomatoes and ranch dressing.

$17.99

Gulf Shrimp Salad Dinner

Mixed greens, orange, goat cheese, grape tomato, spicy pecans, avocado, balsamic reduction, champagne vinaigrette.

$18.00

Salmon Spinach Salad Dinner

Grilled salmon, baby spinach, strawberries, blueberries, golden raisins, pecans, feta and raspberry vinaigrette.

$23.00

Chefs Turkey and Ham Salad Dinner

Mixed greens, chopped iceberg, ham, turkey, egg, black bean and corn relish, cheddar, cherry tomatoes, basil vinaigrette.

$15.00

Dinner Salads

Dinner Burgers and Sandwiches

Federal Burger

akaushi heart brand ground beef, federal sauce, american cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, bacon, toasted bun

$16.98

French Dip

Thinly sliced roast beef, swiss cheese, hoagie bun, with side of creamy horseradish and Guinness stout au jus.

$18.98

Federal Chicken Burger

House-made ground chicken burger, arugula, tomato, Wisconsin cheddar, fried onion strings and jalapeno cheddar bun.

$17.48

Classic Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich

Thinly sliced Philly meat, sauteed onions, peppers, Cajun cheese sauce and hoagie bun.

$17.98

Cajun Chicken Sandwich

Blackened grilled chicken, lettuce, tomato, Swiss cheese, fried onion strings, sriracha aioli and jalapeno-cheddar bun.

$17.48

Spicy Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

Fried chicken breast tossed in wing sauce, ranch, bleu cheese crumbles, lettuce, tomato, pickles and jalapeno-cheddar bun.

$16.99

House Made Turkey Burger Dinner

Turkey burger, herbs, tomato, onion, golden raisins, warm goat cheese and fresh daily bun.

$15.00

Federal Chicken Sandwich

hand-breaded chicken breast, Matty Bs sauce, american cheese, pickles, toasted bun

$16.99

Braised Short Rib

Bacon and mushroom risotto, sauteed spinach and bordelaise.

$37.98

Baby Back Ribs

Smoky and sweet BBQ ribs, hand cut fries, cabbage slaw and butter pickles.

$20.98

Chicken Fried Steak

Loaded mashed potatoes, white pepper country gravy.

$22.98

Center Cut Filet Mignon

8 oz. filet, truffle mac and cheese and sauteed spinach.

$58.48

Center Cut New York Strip

12 oz. strip, truffle mashed potatoes, crispy Brussels sprouts.

$54.98

USDA Prime Ribeye

12 oz. ribeye, truffle mashed potatoes and mixed sauteed vegetables.

$59.98

Truffle Stuffed Chicken

Herbal creamy cheese filling, Yukon mashed potatoes, broccolini and white truffle oil.

$32.94

Chicken Federale

Grilled chicken breasts, cous cous with asparagus, feta and pico de gallo, avocado cilantro cream sauce.

$27.48

Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo

Grilled blackened chicken, fettuccine, broccolini and garlic toast.

$25.48

Janice's Meatloaf

Akaushi wagyu heart brand ground beef, mashed potatoes, fried onion strings and bordelaise sauce.

$27.98

7 oz. Hanger Steak Dinner

Topped with creamy bordelaise, sliced over bed of sauteed spinach, served with Parmesan and cheddar potato latke. Serving the finest USDA certified Angus beef.

$32.00

Federals Favorite Duo

Braised short rib, bacon and mushroom risotto, truffle stuffed chicken, mashed potatoes and brussels sprouts.

$55.99

Dinner Steaks, Chops, Chicken and Such

Dinner Fresh from the Sea

Grilled Salmon Entree

Crispy polenta cake, mixed sauteed vegetables, caper and golden raisin relish.

$29.48

Bacon Wrapped Diver Scallops

Bacon, mushroom risotto and Cajun lobster sauce.

$36.48

Thai Shrimp and Cheese Grits

Blackened citrus shrimp, manchego cheese grits, Thai citrus glaze and wontons.

$27.48

Blackened Ahi Tuna Entree

Sushi grade tuna seared rare, cous cous, with asparagus, feta and pineapple pico de gallo and soy glaze.

$26.48

Chilean Sea Bass

Creamed spinach and beurre blanc.

$44.49

Market Catch of the Day

Blackened market fish, cold Mediterranean orzo pasta salad, topped with crabmeat and Cajun lobster sauce.

$37.99

Diver Scallops Dinner

Nueske's Applewood smoked bacon with mushroom risotto.

$34.00

Wild Caught Saffron Salmon Dinner

Grilled salmon served atop a creamy polenta cake, vegetable medley with saffron sauce.

$25.00

Hand Cut Fries

$8.99

Crispy Brussels Sprouts

$8.99

Mushroom and Bacon Risotto

$8.99

Sauteed Spinach

$8.99

Crispy Polenta

$8.99

Cheese Grits

$8.99

Yukon Mashed Potatoes

$8.99

Mixed Seasonal Veggies

$8.99

Creamed Spinach

$8.99

Broccolini

$8.99

Cajun Chips

$6.99

Sides

Desserts

Bourbon Bread Pudding

Bourbon caramel sauce, Ghirardelli chocolate, and vanilla ice cream.

$9.99

Half Baked Chocolate Chip Cookie

Served with vanilla ice cream, may become habit forming.

$9.99

Carrot Cake

House-made cake with sweet cream on the side.

$12.99

Butter Cake

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

$15.99

Double Chocolate Brownie

Ghirardelli chocolate and vanilla ice cream.

$7.99

Boston Blueberry

Boston style blueberry muffin, blueberry reduction, a la mode and wicked good.

$9.00

Creme Fraiche Cheesecake

Topped with blueberry compote

$8.99

Hello Dolly Bars

layered coconut, chocolate, graham cracker crust served warm with vanilla ice cream.

$8.99

Tres Leches

Anthentic.

$9.00

Triple Chocolate Cheesecake

Bittersweet and milk chocolate cheesecake, dark chocolate crust and blueberry compote.

$8.99

Gluten Free Chocolate Almond Torte

$8.99

Chicken Fried Steak Brunch

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

$22.99

Breakfast Tacos

3 bacon, sausage, egg and cheese tacos, pico de gallo, salsa, breakfast potatoes and mixed greens.

$16.99

Brioche French Toast

Creme royal, blueberry compote and fruit.

$16.99

Chicken and Waffle

Homemade waffle, buttermilk fried chicken, bacon, cinnamon icing and fruit.

$18.99

Steak and Eggs

2 eggs any style, sliced flat iron steak, sauteed onions, peppers and jalapeno mix, breakfast potatoes and mixed greens.

$20.99

Federal Brisket Burger

Ground brisket and chuck beef, lettuce, tomato, onions, pickle, bacon.

$16.99

The Federal Breakfast Sandwich

Short rib, bacon, tomato, Wisconsin cheddar grilled cheese, brioche, sunny eggs and breakfast potatoes.

$18.99

Chicken and Waffles Brunch

Homemade waffle, buttermilk fried chicken, bacon, cinnamon icing, fruit.

$16.00

Fried Chicken and Donuts Brunch

Cinnamon glazed donuts, buttermilk fried chicken, bacon, cinnamon icing and fruit.

$16.99

The Bacon Donut Breakfast Sandwich

Fried egg, bacon and cheddar cheese surrounded by a honey glazed donut.

$15.99

Truffle Egg Sandwich

Fried egg, bacon, Wisconsin cheddar, tomato, arugula, truffle oil, sourdough and breakfast potatoes.

$18.99

Brunch Federal Features (Archived)

Brunch Salads (Archived)

Classic Chicken Cobb Salad Brunch

Romaine, arugula, red onion, avocado, almonds, hard boiled egg, tomato, bacon, bleu cheese crumbles and champagne vinaigrette.

$19.99

Pecan Crusted Chicken Salad Brunch

Romaine, tomato, bleu cheese crumbles, tortilla strips, blueberry reduction and cilantro cream dressing.

$20.99

Grilled Chicken Explosion Salad Brunch

Chopped iceberg, romaine, black bean and corn relish, tortilla strips, cheddar cheese, champagne vinaigrette and spicy ranch.

$18.99

Buffalo Chicken Salad Brunch

Chopped iceberg, romaine, fried chicken tossed in hot sauce, bleu cheese crumbles, bacon, pico de gallo, tortilla strips and ranch dressing.

$18.99

Tenderloin Steak Salad Brunch

rugula, red onion, cherry tomatoes, bleu cheese crumbles, balsamic reduction and champagne vinaigrette.

$19.99

Cheeseburger Salad Bowl Brunch

Romaine, arugula, red onion, avocado, almonds, egg, tomato, bacon, bleu cheese crumbles, ranch, topped with burger, Wisconsin cheddar & sunny egg.

$19.99

Grilled Salmon Salad Brunch

Spinach, strawberries, blueberries, apples, golden raisins, toasted almonds, feta cheese and basil vinaigrette.

$19.99

Bill Withers Fried Oyster Salad Brunch

Chopped iceberg, chicken fried oysters, bleu cheese crumbles, bacon, cherry tomatoes and ranch dressing.

$17.99

Asian Tuna Salad Brunch

Mixed greens, seared rare ahi tuna, red onions, mandarin oranges and sesame ginger dressing.

$18.99

Citrus Shrimp Salad Brunch

Spinach, arugula, sauteed citrus shrimp, mandarin oranges, bacon, hard boiled egg, goat cheese and basil vinaigrette.

$18.99

Iron Man Omelette Brunch

Smoked turkey, Swiss, sauteed onions, peppers and jalapeno mix and spinach.

$17.99

Western Omelette Brunch

Black Forest ham, sauteed onions, peppers and jalapeno mix and Swiss.

$17.99

Bacon and Sausage Omelette Brunch

Applewood smoked bacon, sausage and mixed cheese blend.

$18.99

Fritatta Omelette Brunch

Bacon, sauteed onions, peppers, jalapeno mix and mixed cheese blend.

$17.99

Veggie Omelette Brunch

Spinach, sauteed onions, peppers and jalapeno mix and mushrooms.

$16.99

Brunch Omelets (Archived)

Brunch to Share (Archived)

Fried Cheeseburger Egg Rolls Brunch

2 seasoned akaushi beef egg rolls, sweet and spicy sauce.

$16.99

Federal Fried Oysters Brunch

Chicken fried with Brussel slaw and spicy sauce.

$14.99

Buttermilk Biscuits and Gravy Brunch

Buttermilk biscuits and sausage country gravy.

$14.99

Kung Pao Calamari Brunch

Tossed with pepperoncinis, sweet and spicy Asian sauce.

$15.99

Blueberry and Cinnamon Pancakes Brunch

3 pancakes, blueberry compote and cinnamon icing.

$10.99

Signature Jumbo Lump Crab Cake Brunch

Served with buerre blanc and sliced asparagus.

$23.99

Parmesan Fried Asparagus Brunch

Topped with crabmeat and house-made garlic butter.

$16.99

Fontina Spinach Dip Brunch

Fontina cheese, spinach, Fresno peppers, sour cream, salsa and tortilla chips.

$15.99

Tuna Poke Brunch

Raw. Hawaiian style sushi grade tuna, avocado, toasted almonds, soy honey citrus sauce and wontons.

$17.99

Chicken Wings Brunch

Crispy chicken wings and spicy ranch for dipping.

$11.99

Bang Bang Shrimp Brunch

Crispy, sweet and spicy shrimp, mixed greens.

$15.99

Cinnabon Cinnamon Roll Bites Brunch

Soft baked, cinnamon glaze with cream cheese frosting.

$16.99

Mini Stack of Cinnamon Roll Pancakes Brunch

Topped with cinnamon icing.

$9.00

Restaurant Week Brunch Menu

2-course meal of your choice. Priced per person.

$22.00

Brunch Restaurant Week Menu (Archived)

Brunch Benedicts (Archived)

Braised Short Rib Benedict Brunch

Poached eggs, jalapeno cornbread and bordelaise.

$17.99

Traditional Benedict Brunch

Poached eggs, Black Forest ham and hollandaise sauce.

$16.99

Crab Cake Benedict Brunch

Poached eggs, jumbo lump crab cake, buerre blanc and hollandaise sauce.

$27.99

Florentine Benedict Brunch

Poached eggs, sauteed spinach, tomato and hollandaise sauce.

$16.99

Scottish Smoked Salmon Benedict Brunch

Poached eggs, smoked salmon and hollandaise sauce.

$17.99

The Big Country Benedict Brunch

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

$19.99

Smoked Turkey Benedict Brunch

Poached eggs, smoked sliced turkey and hollandaise sauce.

$16.99

Restaurant Week Dinner Menu

3-course meal of your choice. Priced per person.

$35.00

Dinner Restaurant Week Menu (Archived)

Dinner Fabio's Fresh Pasta (Archived)

Shrimp Fettuccini Alfredo Dinner

Shrimp served on a bed of fettuccini pasta with broccoli and Alfredo sauce.

$27.99

Veal Ossobuco Ravioli Dinner

Veal ossobuco ravioli, spring peas, baby carrots and a veal demi sauce.

$22.00

Pasta Primavera Dinner

Fettuccini tossed with seasonal vegetables in a pomodoro sauce with basil and Parmesan.

$17.00

Chicken Fettuccini Alfredo

Grilled blackened chicken, fettuccini and broccoli.

$21.99

Akaushi Wagyu Burger Dinner

Lettuce, tomato, onions, pickle, Applewood bacon and choice of cheese.

$15.00

Angry Stuffed Shrimp Dinner

Crab, couscous, asparagus, feta, pico de gallo and chipotle aioli.

$26.00

Chilean Sea Bass Dinner

Topped with Cajun lobster sauce and crab meat, served over creamed spinach.

$36.00

Dinner Federal's Fantastic Four (Archived)

Dinner Features (Archived)

Caprese Salad Dinner

Beef steak tomatoes, fresh Buffalo mozzarella, basil and balsamic drizzle.

$13.00

Cheese and Charcuterie Dinner

Cheese - Brie, goat and aged cheddar. Meat - Parma prosciutto, Genoa salami and bresaola.

$25.00

Hanger Steak Dinner

Topped with creamy bordelaise, sliced over bed of sauteed spinach, served with Parmesan and cheddar potato latke.

$32.00

Market Fish Dinner

Seasonal preparation of our fresh fish delivered daily.

$38.00

Citrus Shrimp and Peach Salad Dinner

Arugula, spinach, eggs, goat cheese, blackberries and avocado tossed in our house-made lemon-basil vinaigrette.

$19.00

Boston Blueberry Dinner

Crispy blueberry muffin, blueberry reduction and ice cream.

$10.00

Seafood Fettuccine Alfredo

Seared scallops, blackened shrimp, chives, garlic bread.

$32.99

Center cut Filet & Shrimp

6 oz filet, blackened shrimp, truffle Mac & cheese, panko bread crumbs.

$50.99

Short Rib Mac & Cheese

Shredded braised short rib truffle Mac & cheese.

$26.99

Texas Fish & Chips

Shiner Bock beer-battered fish, house made fries, tartar sauce.

$18.99

Hand-Cut Fries Dinner

$8.99

Crispy Brussels Sprouts Dinner

$8.99

Mushroom and Bacon Risotto Dinner

$8.99

Sauteed Spinach Dinner

$8.99

Crispy Polenta Dinner

$8.99

Side of Truffle Mac and Cheese Dinner

$8.99

Cheese Grits Dinner

$8.99

Yukon Mashed Potatoes Dinner

$8.99

Mixed Seasonal Veggies Dinner

$8.99

Side of Truffle Mac with Bacon Dinner

$14.00

Creamed Spinach Dinner

$6.00

Broccolini Dinner

$8.99

Dinner Sides (Archived)

Lunch Restaurant Week Menu (Archived)

Restaurant Week Lunch Menu

2-course meal of your choice. Priced per person.

$20.00

Tenderloin Steak Sandwich Lunch

Sliced beef tenderloin, sauteed mushrooms, roasted tomatoes, caramelized onions, cheddar cheese aioli.

$17.00

Croque Monsieur Lunch

Black forest ham, Swiss and mornay sauce.

$14.00

Federal Chicken Burger Lunch

Onion strings, mixed greens, tomato, cheddar cheese, cilantro ranch dressing and jalapeno cheese bun.

$14.00

Cajun Chicken Sandwich Lunch

Grilled blackened chicken, lettuce, tomato, jalapeno Jack cheese, fried onion strings and Sriracha aioli.

$15.00

Federal Club Sandwich Lunch

Turkey, lettuce, tomato, Applewood smoked bacon, cheddar, Swiss, Sriracha aioli, honey wheat bread, honey mustard dipping sauce.

$15.00

Cheeseburger Egg Rolls Lunch

Served with a spicy ranch and kung pao dipping sauce.

$17.00

Classic Philly Cheesesteak Lunch

Thinly sliced sirloin steak, sauteed onions and bell peppers, topped with Swiss cheese on a hoagie bun.

$17.00

Fish and Chips Lunch

Flaky cod, battered with Shiner Bock beer, served with hand cut french fries.

$16.00

Chicken Federale Lunch

organic grilled chicken breast, couscous, pico de gallo, avocado sauce

$15.00

Steak Frites

flat iron steak, topped with bernaise sauce served with hand cut fries

$21.00

Thai Shrimp and Grits

jumbo sauteed citrus shrimp, manchego cheese grits, thai chili citrus glaze

$21.00

Candied Pecan & Grilled Chicken Salad

Grilled chicken, blue cheese, spring mix, candied pecans, golden raisins, sliced apples, hard boiled egg, and champagne vinaigrette.

$17.99

Wedge & Crab Salad

Iceberg lettuce, bacon, blue cheese, tomatoes, avocado, crab salad & champagne vinaigrette.

$18.99

Philly Quesadilla

Flour tortilla, seasoned Philly meat, cheddar & Monterrey jack cheese, sauted pepper-onion mix. Pico de gallo, sour cream & avocado on the side. Served with fries.

$18.99

Loaded Grilled Cheese & Chicken Tortilla Soup

Buttery-toasted challah bread, gruyere cheese, applewood smoked bacon, avocado, fresh sliced tomatoes & cup of chicken tortilla soup.

$18.99

Turkey Club

Thinly sliced Cajun turkey breast, applewood smoked bacon, cheddar & Swiss, fresh tomato, iceberg lettuce on sourdough with Sriracha aioli. Served with fries.

$17.99

Lunch Features (Archived)