Had the snapper with fruit. Fish was rubbery and the skin was still on the bottom half of the filet. Green beans and carrots were bland and like they came out of a frozen bag. Mashed sweet potatoes were super. I guess I should have had a plate of that! read more

Federal House - Front of Federal House. - American Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

I love the atmosphere in the Federal House. I wish they could get their food service right. We ordered several appetizers and a salad. Nothing impressive and even a little below average. They need to stick with their core business. Serving good drinks and having good music performers. I would really cut back the menu to some basic small plates/appetizers they can do really well and stop trying to do the full service menu. The location is prime. Great drinks! Fun place to party with friends. read more

First time here but certainly not my last ! I had the half and half, shrimp sandwich and creamy carb soup. The shrimp sandwich was ample and delicious. The crab soup ranked in my top 3 crab soups, large chunks of crab meat.... I regret not getting some to go. My friend had the crab sandwich, she love it. read more

Federal House - Shrimp sandwich and the best crab soup!! - American Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

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The good: The oysters - I can taste the Virginia freshness (note these were fresh water and not salt-water oysters - some people might mind). The service - a bit of a super hyper personality - but we enjoyed her genuineness and she gave us great recommendations. I feel a little guilty when the girl I was with asked for pictures, but you assisted kindly. The crab soup - some of the best crab soup I ever had - not too salty (frequent problem I have with soups at restaurants. The okay: Crab dip was pretty good - but nothing to wrote home to mom about. The annoying: Parking - granted this is Annapolis - take an uber... finding this place - seriously, they could have a bigger sign or have it synced to google better. read more

Had a quick bite here after the navy academy tour. Very spacious and well-decorated interior and antique feeling. Friendly and quick service from waitress. Drought beers from Union tavern brewer is a surprise, much better than their can or bottle beer in the original market. We had the pilsner version and it is crispy and filled with rich flavor. Oysters are HUGE! Much larger than anything I've seen. And as fresh and juicy as you could imagine. Summer salad with a lot of strawberries, blue berries and nuts is also excellent with the house vinaigrette: sweet, sour and chilly, perfect for summer time. Fish and chip is just to fill our stomach, but chips are well fried. Located right at the main street and the yacht harbor, perfect place to have a meal and an after-meal sea side wander. read more

Federal House - Gigantic raw oysters. And delicious too. - American Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

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My parents and wife and I went here for lunch, just a few steps from the water at the bottom of Annapolis' capitol hill in the East-Coasty downtown with the bookshelf houses. Decent menu choices, I settled on the monster "Jaws" burger with a burger patty, turkey, brisket, and ham. It was a monster, and it filled me right up, though a little more moisture would have been better; some sauce or better cheese/meat ratio to cut the dryness. But that's Kinda on me for ordering 4 kinds of meat stacked on each other. Also at our table, a boom boom shrimp sandwich, basically a spicy po'boy, and some cream of crab soup that was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my mom liked it. We also tried the crab with mango, which surprised me in its simplicity and with the sweet/seafood combo which I would have generally avoided. Nothing to die for, but solid. read more

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What a cool spot downtown! The orange berry crush was delicious. Great local beer selection. We just had some appetizers, the crab dip was awesome and I am an eastern shore girl so I know my crab dip. The wings were also very good. Service was great, the bartenders made good suggestions. read more

It was a beautiful, sunny and mild day and we were in Annapolis Maryland. Suddenly images of the colonial definitions of America come into mind. A stately red brick colonial inspired state house on the hill and an authentic trade seaport with memories of that peculiar institution and the arrival of Alex Haley and an epic tale of folklore. We were immediately aroused by the grumblings and rumblings of our stomachs and began the never ending quest for sustenance. Suddenly, a voice rang out, "The Federalist Papers?". "NO, NO, No, What? Oh wait, The Federal House!" Either that or something called Preservatives. Ummm Lets try the Federalist House and Preservatives next time. OK! Needless to say, It turned out very positive. A wonderful tasty cup of creamy goodness called crab soup. The Haddock delightful even though it was fried (prefer baked with seasoned bread crumbs but that's me). The French Dip was quintessential with real roast beef, crusty soft roll, and delicious Au Jus. Finally, my son's Bang Bang shrimp roll made him a happy camper. The service was fast and friendly with a side of attention to detail. A perfect afternoon outing. May your experience be as pleasant! read more

Vegan Option not so vegan... if you're going to serve a veggie burger and advertise it as a vegan option, you should probably include a vegan-friendly bun as well. The burger itself tasted fine. Salad was good. Drinks were great and service was decent. read more

I love this place! I was on the search for some amazing crab dip as definitely found it!! I loved that they gave ya both chips and bread. I had the seared ahi tuna wrap and it had so many different flavors, it was a party in my mouth. Definitely recommend this place!! read more

Federal House - Crab dip - American Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

Lots of things to like about Federal House, and for me it starts with the beer. They will do a flight of 4 of any beers they have on tap, which I love. Great way to try lots of stuff. They rotate taps constantly, with a focus on local beers, which I really appreciate. Drink Local! They also rotate good craft beers from around the country, so a nice mix. The food is solid... mostly fresh stuff that is mostly done to a pretty high standard. It gets pretty touristy, which isn't necessarily a bad thing... but gives you an idea on the vibe. Service is solid... as a local I wish it was a little more charming.. but they get pretty busy so I get it. I love craft beers, so I will frequent this place as long as I live a few blocks away. Good spot! read more

Federal House - Flights! - American Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

Food was fine, service was off. The waiter brought the mains while we were stilling eating our apps and brought the check while my wife was still eating her main and told us no rush...then came to pick it up while she was still eating. We had been thinking of getting dessert and coffee but apparently they wanted us out of there. read more

This place used to be the go-to spot for good sandwiches in Annapolis.. until the powers that be decided to take the Hogan's hero sandwich off the menu. Why they would take their best sandwich off the menu is a mystery to me. Everyone I ever spoke to loved that sandwich. I personally will second guess ever coming here again until they bring that sandwich back. It was one of the few things about this place that kept me coming back for more. I now have no reason. Thanks Federal House. You lost a friend today. read more

Federal House - Monday night grub! - American Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

It hit the spot! This was our (me, the hubby & two kiddos) first-time visit on a beautiful, busy spring Saturday. We went pretty hangry and craved a little more than the burger or crab cake sandwich options and The Federal House delivered. We were seated pretty quickly in a cozy four-top near the bar where we were a part of the action but not overwhelmed by other patrons. I loved the high ceilings and airy, bright feel of place. We immediately ordered the Calamari to curb the hangriness. And we polished it off before I could take a pic. In other words, it was tasty. And though we wanted to have more options, my husband couldn't resist ordering The Federal Burger. I ordered the Federal Fish and Chips and my eldest had the Grown Up Mac & Cheese. They were all on point. The food came fast, it was hot and it tasted fresh. The service was very good and we all left happily un-hangry. read more

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I have nothing bad to say about this place. The menu is great, very affordable, the service is fast, parking good, good location...just need to add an extra restroom. We're Philly and this is the only place we go to eat when we're in Annapolis read more

Everything was tasty but a bit pricey for the portion size. Otherwise it would be a five star place in my opinion. Nice decor and good crowd. A good restaurant. read more

Federal House - American Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

Food was fine. However, the server lost our credit card and after having to cancel the card, the manager offered nothing more than an insincere apology to rectify the situation. If they had offered a gift card, coupon, or to comp our next meal, we might not have been so angry. UPDATE: We went back later to see if they found the credit card and the manager had us kicked out. read more

Place is clean, stuff is nice, and food is delicious! Live musics made our day! Fish and chips and boom boom shrimp is the way to go.

We stopped in here for lunch the other day and they were very accommodating to our group (3 adults, 4 kids under 4). Andre was our server and was friendly, personable, and took great care of our table. The kids were kind of loud but we got there right as they opened and tried our best to not disrupt the other diners. We were seated up in an elevated area and brought our strollers so as not to block the entrance. It's handicap friendly with a ramp but not where we were sitting hence the strollers being lugged around but we didn't want to leave them in other peoples' way. Food was good, we got a pretzel bite and cheese dip which was kind of spicy but came out quick. The kitchen kindly accommodated my friend's request (grilled chicken instead of fried chicken strips for her kid), and a shrimp cocktail with a salad. I got the steak salad which was filling and flavorful. It was a hot day so I didn't want to get something too heavy. We downed a few grapefruit crushes and finished up. They were kid friendly with crayons etc and I imagine they're used to lots of tourists during the day. At night the vibe is decidedly more a bar. Andre also split our checks which was nice. Being a former waitress I know it can be a hassle but it makes it easier for the customers. read more

Walked in Saturday and sat in the bar area at a table. We sat for a few before any server greeted us, but to be fair there was a Navy game going on and it was busy!! Cheryl was our server and she was great! My husband and I had the crab dip which was sooooo good and hot! Lots of flavor, crab and cheese! We had Hennessy and coke, these were also good! ( thanks for not having flat soda!!) my husband had the grilled chicken breast sandwich, which was hot, juicy, had a nice grilled flavor and crispy fries! I had the calamari and a bowl of the Maryland cream of crab soup.... All of which were hot and tasty! Everything came out in a timely manner and we enjoyed ourselves! read more

Went here after a long day out in Annapolis. Food was very good and affordable especially compared to other restaurants we had stopped in around town. The restaurant had a welcoming feel to it and you didn't feel as if you were sitting on your neighbors lap. However the best part was the service. From our initial interaction with the front door hostess, to our wonderful server who was helpful and efficient and had a great personality and even the food runner was personable and pleasant. If you want to feel welcomed and cared for this is the place to go. read more

This place is great. Cream of crab soup is DELISH. Nice cozy ambiance. Good lunch crowd, but no wait. Fast service. Our tour guide recommended this as one of the best places for local food in Annapolis, and I don't think she led us astray. Solid lunch. read more

This place is always busy at night and has a good vibe. However after eating both me and the person and I were with were extremely bloated after leaving and even so for the next 2-3 days. Too much salt. I had the Maryland crab soup and he had the mussels. We haven't returned. read more

Checked out yelp and saw good reviews so we stopped in. The wait was a little long on a busy weekend, but that is to be expected and as it turns out, worth the wait. I got the Crab Dinner with the single crab cake. My husband got a chef special called a Crab Melt. My kids ordered from the kids menu. Everything was excellent! The Crab Melt had plenty of crab meat and the crab cake was made perfectly. My meal was just the right amount of food, but would reccomend ordering the 2 crab cake meal if you have a bigger appetite (like my husband). The kids mac and cheese was better than most. Not the box Kraft stuff. I would definitely recommend this place. Our waiter, I believe named Julian was very friendly and we appreciated his opinion on what to order. read more

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So I'm at the bar having a couple of drinks with my friends when we witnessed the general manager or manager (male) clearly make one of the female bar staff insanely uncomfortable. It appears like she has been sexually harassed before. She was chipper and friendly before he came around. The minute he came around you could tell how visibly uncomfortable she became. I just hope the owner sees this... read more

We stopped in Annapolis as we were on our way home from the beach. Downtown/old town is BUSY! We read reviews online for places that had good oysters and this place came up a lot. And for a reason.. the oysters were really good! They only have one available (Rappahannock) which I'm usually "Eh" about, but these were briny and plump and actually had a good flavor on their own. Our waiter was very friendly and attentive, and the place was fairly busy at 3pm. One of the hostesses/waitresses did seem a little snobby when we walked in, but our waiter more than made up for it. For families, they have a decent kids menu and juice boxes (always a hit!). The settings is in a very old building that has a nice industrial vibe to it. Cozy with some history, I liked it. If I'm back in the area, I will definitely consider stopping in again for the oysters and drinks. read more

While the outside is inviting, here is why you should avoid. We ordered steamed mussels and oysters they were "chewy" and stale. The chicken wings which most places don't get wrong were by far the worst I have hands chewy maybe a day old (while the sauce was good). The specialized salads were basically an obandant of lettuce, with little flavor. The crab soup is the only reason I gave them an extra star read more

Awesome. Bar food and beer.servers were quick and nice. Outdoor seating was a nice change of pace.

Great service and good food! Super nice dog friendly patio! Has a great lunch combo, soup, salad or sandwich for a great price

At our table we had fish n chips, crabby patty, academy grill cheese, the whiskey burger, and a cup of cream of crab soup. The soup was outstanding. The crabby patty was OK to me. The other items were very, very good! Highly recommend this spot for good food and fast service. read more

Federal House - Yumm yumm and me - American Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

I had the Veggie Flatbread as an appetizer and it was phenomenal! The veggies and mushrooms were cooked perfectly for this tasty meal. I had a half dozen order of raw oysters for my main course. They were delicious as well, but in all honesty he flatbread was the best part of the meal. I would definitely recommend Federal House to a friend looking for good food and a nice bar. read more

Federal House - American Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

Kevin Chuck Albert Joe Donovan are all amazing. Provide great service! They need a promotion and a raise! I love them! They make coming here worth it! Really great people! Great drinks! read more

Food is amazing quality, especially the Bison Burger. Every time I've gone here, I've never come across any issues and always had wonderful service from the staff. I highly recommend ordering food from here! read more

This place surprised us! Ended up here because the wait at our first choice was long and we had whining kids. A party of 10 and we were sat right away (it was a rainy day and were told that's why we were able to get in so quickly). The crab dip did not disappoint. Everyone ordered something different and not a single person had any complaints. read more

Would give zero stars if I could. They seated us right away at a bar table with uneven stools. Then never came back to the table to take our order. We waited for 15 minutes before leaving ! read more

Wings had lotta sauce Watery sauce Grapefruit ale was delicious, mixed reviews usually but I enjoyed it. Very refreshing with the spicy wings. The service was A-1 Spectacular and the atmosphere is pretty good read more

The ambiance was very comforting and casual. The crab dip was very good. It was cheesy so avoid it if you are lactose intolerant. For my main course I had the pick two with the cream of crab soup and the shrimp salad sandwich. Both were very good. I think the cream of crab soup was my highlight. They did not skimp on the crab meat. Great experience! read more

Federal House - American Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

The atmosphere was very nice and for the middle of the day there was a crowd. There was a very nice variety of options and I wish I was able to try more. I ate the bison burger and it was alright. We had two different sauces with wings and it was alright. The service was alright. Our server was new, which makes sense that she was not able to answer all our questions immediately. But she wrote down all of our specificities. She could have been a bit more interactive in bringing us things when we asked like lemon. I will return. It was nice and I liked it. read more

It was a busy Saturday night and we had a table for five. The original places we had our hearts set on had a long wait and no available seating. So we ended up at Federal House because they had no wait, and half of us had been in the past. Our server greeted us immediately upon arrival. He was nice but not super friendly. He did try to crack a few jokes towards the end of our meal, but didn't really talk much to us before then. We also had to ask for water refills multiple times. We ordered: Appetizer: Fried Calamari Entrées: Crab Cake Sandwich - Premium lump crab cake broiled and served on a brioche roll. Served with Sweet Potato Waffle Fries. Fish & Chips - Haddock filet dipped in our Brooklyn Lager batter and flash fried to a golden brown. Served with Cole slaw and fries. Crab Cake Platter - Premium lump crab cakes broiled to perfection. Served with rice pilaf and chef 's vegetable. Cuban Sandwich - Thinly sliced slow roasted pork, Black Forest ham, Swiss cheese, stone ground mustard and pickles served on traditional Cuban Bread. Dessert: Alcohol Infused Bread Pudding - Crusted pineapple, golden raisins, and Pullman white break soaked in a sweet egg custard. Basked to perfection and topped with a Jim Beam bourbon butter caramel hard sauce. Beeramisu - Ladyfingers soaked in Guinness Stout then layered with Mascarpone cheese and grated chocolate. Peanut Butter Cydwich - Chocolate brownie and vanilla bean ice cream drizzled with caramel and chocolate sauces sandwiched between two peanut butter cookies. Served with funnel cake fries and strawberry sauce. Everyone seemed to enjoy their food. I really liked the crab cake but could have gone without the sides, the sides were super bland and not fresh. The calamari was good, but not the best. The dessert here though is DELICIOUS. All three were winners and really generous in portions. Prices are reasonable for the area. They have a doggie menu which was really nice! So when it's warm out, I could see it being a great place for people to bring their pooch friends. read more

Drinks are overpriced, seating is uncomfortable and floors were filthy. Bar - restraunt area used to turn into dance club before Covid-19. Lost of spilled drinks make the place have a musty odor. read more