The Federal Bar & Restaurant

The Federal Bar & Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Jeff VIP

   Fort Lauderdale92 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Came for lunch and beer with a good friend. We sat at the bar and Gabriel took great care of us. The burger is great. My friend liked the steak sandwich. Definitely a good addition to the neighborhood.
   

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   Jen VIP

   Fort Lauderdale49 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Honestly, the web site says Brunch Saturday & Sunday 10am-4pm. We went with this intention but was told they do not do brunch on game days. I am fine with that, but the website should specify such a thing if that is the case. The staff and food were wonderful, no complaints there. Also, I would say it is a "sports bar" type atmosphere but there was a tremendous amount of kids running around, parents on their phones not paying attention to their kids running amuck.
   

   The Federal Bar & RestaurantResponded 2 days ago

   Hello Jen, Thank you for visiting The Federal. We hope you enjoyed your time with us. We truly regret the inconvenience you experienced last weekend due to our absence from brunch in preparation for the Panthers game. We will rectify this oversight on our website to ensure clarity. We appreciate you pointing this out. The Florida Panther’s Baptist Iceplex facility hosts various tournaments throughout the weekend for children and adults alike. It truly is a vibrant and energetic atmosphere for all the participants in the complex. We are very pleased that our service and food met your expectations. We encourage you to visit us again and enjoy a dessert on us.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Charleston1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 23, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Greatest atmosphere and food. So fun to watch ice skaters and pickleball players.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   New York City4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 20, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent experience! Highly recommend the Federal! If you haven’t been there yet, do yourself a favor and go!
   

   The Federal Bar & RestaurantResponded on April 23, 2025

   Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear you had an excellent experience at The Federal. We appreciate the recommendation and hope to welcome you back soon for another great visit. See you next time!
   

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   Roque VIP

   Las Vegas4 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on April 5, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   It was just a bar.nothing special. Hard to find. The food was not good
   

   The Federal Bar & RestaurantResponded on April 23, 2025

   Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet expectations. We strive to provide excellent food and service, and we’ll definitely take your comments into consideration as we continue to improve. We hope you’ll give us another chance to impress you in the future.
   

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   Brian VIP

   Columbus8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 3, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Hi, we had a party of 8 last night , we work for a high end restaurant company out of Columbus, Ohio. We were a little worried when we found out. It was inside of an ice rink, but after we sat down and ordered some drinks and some apps, we were all pleasantly surprised how good the drinks and the food was. It was a great night and a great experience.
   

   The Federal Bar & RestaurantResponded on April 23, 2025

   Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us! We’re so glad to hear that your group enjoyed the drinks, food, and overall experience, despite initial concerns about the setting. It’s always a pleasure to surprise and delight guests, especially those from such a reputable restaurant company. We hope to welcome you back next time you’re in town for another great evening!
   

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   Gail

   Fort Lauderdale1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 28, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Watched the Panther game had a few drinks split a burger and spinach dip. Great service hit the happy hour.
   

   The Federal Bar & RestaurantResponded on April 23, 2025

   Thank you for sharing your experience! We're so glad you enjoyed watching the Panther game with us, along with some great drinks and bites. It’s awesome to hear that you had a great time during happy hour with excellent service. We hope to see you again soon for more fun moments!
   

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   Maria

   Fort Lauderdale3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 16, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Brian was the best, very attentive & on top of it, thank you for making this a memorable experience 🫶
   

   The Federal Bar & RestaurantResponded on April 23, 2025

   Thank you so much for the kind words! We're thrilled to hear that Brian made your experience memorable. We'll be sure to pass along your compliments to him. We look forward to welcoming you back for another great visit!
   

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   Michael VIP

   West Palm Beach28 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on March 14, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Ordinary Bar and Grill. Nothing special, nothing terrible.
   

   The Federal Bar & RestaurantResponded on April 23, 2025

   Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We appreciate your honest thoughts and will continue working to enhance the overall experience. We hope to have the opportunity to exceed your expectations on your next visit.
   

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    Tosin

    Miami6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Great food and service. A hidden gem! Brunch with a view you can’t beat. I didn’t see elevators so be weary if climbing steps will be an issue.
    

    The Federal Bar & RestaurantResponded on April 23, 2025

    Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food, service, and the beautiful brunch view. We appreciate the heads-up about the stairs and will keep that in mind for future guests. We hope to see you again soon!
    

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