Federal Fritter & Bistro

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   PamG

   Philadelphia

   1 review

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   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 22, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   We visited during the off-season, so it might be louder in summer. It is small but mightly.

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2. ES

   EmilyS

   Washington DC

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 15, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Was our first time to the restaurant and we loved it. The food and drinks were wonderful and the service was attentive.

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   OpenTable Diner

   New York Area

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on January 11, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Food was excellent and prepared well. Perfect portion sizes for tasting menu with great wine pairings. First time and will definitely be back.

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   KathleenG

   Baltimore

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 8, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Food and Music wonderful. Loved the Sunday supper choices. soup was our favorite.

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   LeslieL

   Washington DC

   59 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   59 reviews

   Dined on January 1, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   This restaurant has the best food in Rehoboth Beach. It is family run and the owners couldn’t be more inviting.

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   TomB

   Washington DC

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on December 30, 2022

   overall5food5service4ambience4

   Don't tell anyone, lest the restaurant get too popular, but if you are looking for an exceptional meal in a cozy, bistro atmosphere, with friendly, personalized service, Federal Bistro is a go-to choice.

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   Paula

   Philadelphia

   11 reviews

   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on December 30, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   I loved this restaurant! The fritters were amazing and the other food excellent. The service was personable and efficient. The dessert of apple fritters with ice cream and caramel sauce was swoon-worthy. It may be the best dessert I have ever had. The number of entrees they offer is limited, and that was my husband's only complaint. He is neither a fish person nor a vegetable person, and the one meat option did not enthuse him, so he ordered two appetizers. I, on the other hand, loved my fish entree. Will, my husband go back? Absolutely. Did I mention the fritters were amazing?

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   StephanieO

   Washington DC

   7 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on December 30, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   Our waitress was amazing and the food was very good!

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   RobinS

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 24, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   The food was incredible, the service (the people) were fantastic, the music was great, highly recommend.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    10/10 every time! We love the food, staff, everything about Federal.

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    ShariG

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Loved our dinner! We came for the vine and dine menu which is a tasting menu offered on Wednesday night. Did not do the wine pairing but had delicious cocktails Highly recommend the Smoked Tomahawk Old Fashion. Good value, Great food! The short ribs were so tender and the catfish delicious. The Gnocchi was also top notch. Can never go wrong with one of the homemade pasta offerings Todd and Ellen are always so welcoming and staff is top notch!

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    ANCY

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Best food in town. Every course and pairing were perfect.

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    DebK

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent bourbon pairing with a wonderful meal.

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    RogerD

    Baltimore

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Simply the best bourbon dinner I have attended. The drinks were creative and paired well with the excellent food courses.

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    JohnZ

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    You just can't beat this hidden gem just up from the boardwalk. The spirit dinners have been absolutely amazing! Do make a reservation, this is a small venue.

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    LowryV

    Washington DC

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Went for a Seacrets rum pairing. The restaurant is charming, the staff friendly. Each course was paired with a rum cocktail. The food was excellent and beautifully prepared and presented. We would definitely go back.

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    MichaelK

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This restaurant is top notch every time we go. The food is always outstanding and only equaled by the service. Will return again and again!

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    SloaneH

    Jacksonville

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Everything was amazing per usual! If you are a local on Delmarva or just visiting, you HAVE to see what Federal Fritter & Bistro has to offer!

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    GerriJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Fantastic meal and great atmosphere. Enjoyed chatting with the gentleman sting next to us. Will be back again soon. All the food was outstanding

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    Jeff

    Philadelphia

    160 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    160 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Federal Fritter is a real gem and a great addition to Rehoboth Beach. Outstanding flavors (the artichoke fritters were to die for; as was the beef short ribs and gnocchi with seafood). Wonderful service just makes the whole experience memorable. We'll definitely be back!

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    DonnaF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Unique & clever setting with wonderful food and drinks. These NYC foodies were not disappointed!

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    JohnW

    Washington DC

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Elllen and Todd Gray are the best. They create a welcoming environment and food that is off the charts!

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23. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Best restaurant in Rehoboth!

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24. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food was phenomenal. Must try the fritter sampler with sauces.

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    CeCe

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Ellen never disappoints with her wonderful and charming greeting. New waitress Lindsey was delightful and the food, as always, was amazing.

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    Nancy

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Simply excellent! The best meal I have had in a long time in the area. Wonderful welcoming waitstaff delicious food. I can’t wait to go back just for coffee and dessert.

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    LenS

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We didn’t know what to expect from this relatively new restaurant but we were very pleasantly surprised at how good the food and service is! Tiffany, our server was phenomenal with great recommendations! The food was outstanding! Can’t wait to return!

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    TerriC

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The gnocchi with seafood was fabulous. My friend and I shared it as an appetizer. She had the duck as an entre and I selected the scallops with hen of the woods mushrooms. Yum. And then to top it off, the pastry chef had prepared a ginger cake with butter pecan ice cream. It was so delicious.

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    CANMSM

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Food is always creative and delicious. Staff are cheerful and owners always visit the tables. Great experience.

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30. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing friendly people who work here, will do everything to make you feel as special guest. Appetizers, drinks, food and dessert were great

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31. DK

    DavidK

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Birthday meal of seafood gnocchi was fabulous. Claire’s service was excellent and Ellen is always a wonderful hostess.

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    Wineanddine

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    FF had been highly recommended by good “foodie” friends and FF did not disappoint. The fritters were delicious and a unique starter to our meal. The entrees and desserts were also delicious. Loved the intimate setting too. We will be back.

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33. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This was my son, daughter & my second time at Federal Fritter. The food is other worldly - fresh, unctuous, seasoned to perfection. We started out with an assortment of their fritters & oyster fritters. Our main entrée was the East Coast Seafood Gnocchi in a white wine tomato cream. The gnocchi were pillowy with scallops, jumbo lump crab meat & lobster. I have no words other than I wanted to slap the chef it was so incredible! The Red Curry Butternut Squash soup was pure, silky perfection. This is a wonderful bistro, with incredible owners - who remember you from 5 months ago, exceptional warm & friendly staff & a chef who truly has a passion & love for food - you MUST go to the Federal Fritter!

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    KathleenF

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I will be back. Although small in space the service and great meal made you feel like paradise. Thanks again

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35. MK

    MangoKiss

    Baltimore

    75 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    75 reviews

    Dined on September 25, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    This place is a really good time and the folks there are super nice. The food is good and the experience pretty unique.

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    AnnieGNYC

    New York Area

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Incredible service (thank you, Ellen!) and fantastic food. We can’t wait to go back.

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37. TG

    ThomasG

    Charlotte

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We started off with the parmesan risotto and crème fraiche followed by a fried oyster sandwich for my wife and a salmon w/a light BBQ sauce over the most amazing late summer vegetable and beurre blanc mix for me. We finished with churros and coffee. Ellen was a great hostess and her staff was excellent. Oh - they had a great Willamette Valley pinot that paired nicely with my salmon. Kudos all round!

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38. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2022

    overall3food3service5ambience4

    Fritter specialty interesting but not something I’d order again. Fish (fluke encrusted w sesame seed) okay, a bit over cooked/dry- much better fish entrees at other restaurants. The fig/ arugula salad was excellent. Overall, there are other places I’d go to before returning here - Salt Air, Henlopen oyster House, Thomson Island Brewery.

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39. PS

    PaulaS

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We dined on the the patio with perfect weather. The service was exceptional. Everything we ate was absolutely delicious. We loved the corn and apple fritters. The squash soup was very tasty. The seafood entrées were great. We were too full to eat dessert. Would definitely return every time I am in Rehoboth!

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    MargaretR

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience4

    Very attentive staff. Food was good and different from the other restaurants in town. Only negative, did not like Old Bay seasoning on scallops

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