We took a group of 35 to Federal House and had a private room. All the arrangements with Mary were spot on and she was present for our entire dinner. The food was delicious and the service excellent. And it was nice to be in the private room because it was the night of the Army/Navy game so it was quite raucous downstairs! That would have been fun, but no way could anyone visit with the person next to them because of the volume! read more

We stopped in for some drinks as we waited for our table next door and had an awesome experience with our bartender, Austin. He was very nice and our drinks were good. You can tell the service is great throughout the establishment! We did not have any food but would definitely come back to this place to try some out! read more

Food was really good! Service even better! Definitely will be returning. Fried calamari was great! I had the blackened fish tacos.. my goodness it was so good. Bourbon burger was also really good. Overall a great experience. read more

Federal House - Fish Tacos - American Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

Great day to stop by federal house! Do take advantage of the outdoor seating as it's perfect for the weather! Our waiter Greg was amazing and honest about the menu and drinks. We had the crab dip, bread was soft didn't really care for the chips. We also ordered the calamari which was large in portion size. I had the boom boom shrimp sandwich, it was amazing! The shrimps were large and flavorful, not sure if the hoagie roll was made in house but it seemed like it was fresh since it was falling apart. My partner had the whiskey burger, it wasnt anything to write home about. But they do offer more than just seafood. We were bummed we had to switch our waiters due to shift change. Our new waitress never came around and we had to get our boxes ourselves from the hostess. -1 Star for no new waitress, we would have orders more drinks but she never came. Would be back though. read more

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So we went here for oysterfest and have to say yhe location and the service was fantastic. But the food was less than what was expected. We got the grilled oysters and the BOLT sandwich for oysterfest and an order of calamari. The calamari was lightly fried and tasted great with the sauces. It was tender and not rubbery. The grilled oyster tasted, honestly like nothing. It was our first time eating oyster and there was no flavor to them. The bolt sandwich, which was bacon, fried oysters, lettuce, and tomatoes tasted like a plain blt sandwich. I am use to tasting flavors in my food and sadly i didn't get it with this dish. I kinda wish i had the opportunity to try something else on the menu other than what we ordered. read more

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Shrimp po boy was disappointing. Looked great online but the sub bread was hard and way too large compared to the shrimp and other fixings. Service was fast and the inside of the restaurant has a nice vibe. read more

We stopped in for a quick drink and bite. We sat outside, which was lovely with live music. Our drinks were good. I didn't love the fried green tomatoes, but I did love the she crab soup. Our server was efficient and very friendly. I don't think you can really go wrong here. read more

After a long day hanging out in Annapolis, I was craving crab cake, I did a quick a research and this place had great reviews !. As we walked in we were welcome by the hostess who immediately got us a table. Few mins later, Jessy, our waiter arrived with water and menu. We ordered some drinks, my date got the 4 sample IPA beer that he enjoyed each very much. I ordered a Margarita but didnt like it as it was a bit too sour. So I ordered a pinata colada that I thought was delicious!. We ordered the fried calamari as appetizer and I might say it was a bit too salty for my taste.. We had chicken salad which my date pretty much loved it. I had the crabcake with French fries . Crabcake was delicious:, all crab meat and no filling. Definitely come try the crabcake! French fries were delicious, nicely seasoned! Jessy was attentive and friendly.. read more

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Somehow having lived in the state for a while I had never visited the state capital. We had decided we would get brunch at Miss Shirley's and then go to the waterfront area. Miss Shirley's was a no go (1.5 hour plus line sadly) and we were hungry. So Federal House it was. It was packed but there was room for five. Pretty much everyone in our party gravitated towards the crab melt and the crab soup. When you call something on your menu 'Award winning' crab soup, it warrants ordering. The soup actually was really good,somehow managing to not be too heavy but still filling. There was enough pieces of crab in it for it to warrant the heftier price point for the cup size I got. Is it the best crab soup I've eaten? Possibly. I haven't eaten a lot to be able to compare. (Challenge accepted.) The crab melt was also good and a pretty good portion size, but somehow I enjoyed the soup more than the melt. I'd go here for sure if you wanted to grab something to eat before venturing around the area. Service was good and fast, a bit loud inside owing to the number of customers. read more

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I do not recommend this place. The food is overpriced and mediocre at best. There a much better places to eat at. This is essentially bar food. Anyway, I ordered the ribeye, which was on the specials menu (I know, never order the specials - I was feeling risky). I always get my steak cooked MR. However, when I got my steak it was still mooing. There were barely char marks!!! We told the waiter, who was excellent btw, and they only took 50% off the steak meal. The kitchen was already closed, so we couldn't even get anything else. read more

Federal House - May be mistaken with tuna, it's actually extremely uncooked ribeye - American Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

Not a good restaurant for vegetarians. Ended up getting the avacado blt without bacon. But the avacado was fried and it made what could have been a healthy sandwich really unhealthy. Wish there were more vegetarian options. Our waitress was good. We were sitting in the front corner of the dining area and the bass from the music was booming in my ears the whole time. I was tempted to get up and complain but decided to just grin and bear it but ultimately it was why we didn't stay longer and maybe get dessert. read more

Really frustrates me because I love promoting small businesses in my hometown. I am giving a review with two stars for many reasons. I am a longtime customer and this is my favorite restaurant. We eat out maybe twice a month and most of the time we get takeout here. One of my family members has trouble with loud noise so I almost always get takeout...but the last four times the order was wrong, I chalked it up to an inability to hear me, and started bringing my order in on notepaper to the bartender. Sometimes it still wasn't right, but bartender always made an effort to get it fixed...so I tipped well. I worked for a long tume in restaurants so try not to order takeout Thurs-Sat. Today we were told the menu had changed even though the web menu was the old menu. Ok, supply and demand, I get it. The one specific item I always get was removed. Annoying but inevitable. They said they did not have an alternative to the bison burger and there was not just a plain cheeseburger. So I ordered a Hangover burger without egg, well done. I received a salty medium well burger with cheese half on, and a well done roll. Clearly the oats on the roll were grilled too long and it was inedible. I don't ask for much and I have tried many burgers in the area. I could look past being medium if the roll was soft. I understand the irony of ordering a burger with less fat, so I understood why they got rid of it. Maybe a lettuce wrapped burger might be an option? Help me out here, I hate complainers and my favorite spot turned me into one. Not coming back for a while, sorry for the staff's missed tips. read more

Decent prices on late night beers. Came here for a get together with a few friends, waited quite a bit to get drinks so decided to just head to the bar. Also food seemed to be sitting around instead of being run when it was finished. Since it was open late, we chose here but might try other bars for future outings. Jake n kev read more

My husband and I wanted to enjoy a fun day with our new baby and our dog towards the end of our maternity & paternity leave so we ventured out to Annapolis. Our journey took us to the dog beach and a really nice dog park so that we could get some fresh air & our dog could stretch her legs after being cooped up with us for weeks as we adjusted to parenthood. I was craving some good food for a late lunch/early dinner and we needed a pet-friendly spot. This came up on our radar and we decided to check it out. Best decision ever! They even had a dog menu for our furbaby with dog jokes! We got her the bow wow burger and bones which she thoroughly enjoyed. My husband enjoyed the fish and chips and I enjoyed my crabby patty with steak fries. It was SO GOOD! It was so much that I took half home and enjoyed it for dinner later that evening. We had such a great time and loved their patio seating. Service was fast, efficient & friendly which we appreciated for our first time out with our new family member! We'll definitely be returning next spring once the weather is nice again. read more

Really enjoyed the outdoor seating since it was a beautiful day. Service and food were great! read more

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Great location and outdoor area. Perfect amount of shade at the tables too. We sat outside with a dog who loved the dog menu options! Service was friendly, attentive, and quick! read more

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Delicious food and nice location. The hostess helped my group find a table shaded from the sun which was nice of her. Our server, Henri, was nice and accommodating as well. In our party of four, two of us had the crab mango salad the other two had the salmon BLT, both yummy! The iced tea is really bitter (probably just that batch) fyi haha but add some sugar and water and it will taste a bit better. There was also music playing in the plaza (not overwhelmingly loud, a good volume) which was lovely. read more

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Our hotel shuttle driver recommended this place for lunch and we're so glad he did! We were in town for a basketball tournament at the naval academy so we wanted something that would be within walking distance. They have a very nice, full bar area with plenty of seating. We decided to start with the crab dip, a must-have if you're in Annapolis, and it didn't disappoint. It's served with tortilla chips and baguette bread and it's more than enough for 2 people. Everything on the menu sounded so good that we had a hard time deciding what to order so we decided to split two meals. We went with the boom boom shrimp sandwich (served on a hoagie roll) and the bacon jam burger. The burger was AHHH MAZE ING! The shrimp sandwich was great and the boom boom sauce was absolutely delicious. It was a little difficult to eat on the hoagie roll (and I didn't need all of that bread anyway!) so I just ate my shrimp off with a fork. The shrimp is HUGE! Mike, our waiter/bartender was wonderful. He asked if we were splitting the meals and made sure everything was already split/separated when it came out of the kitchen. The prices were very reasonable (remember you're in downtown Annapolis so everything is going to be a bit high) and we would definitely stop in again! read more

Can't complain abt the service and atmosphere. I didn't have any bad encounters, which is a good thing. Had MD Crabcake Sandwich which didn't disappoint. Not crowded, but food was a bit pricey. They have options for everyone and all tastes. read more

Omg. You MUST get the boom boom shrimp sandwich from here! You can not go wrong. The crab dip was ehhhh okay but everything else was amazing. Just go and try it! You'll be missing out if you don't!!! read more

Very great place I love their menu here. Only been here like 5 times but my Grandparents love this place or at least my Grandpa did love it before he passed away. I think If you're down in Annapolis definitely stop by and enjoy a bite to eat at the Federal House read more

Decided to dine here tonight (the outdoor fire pit got me!) and omg it was so worth it. The pot roast was tender and packed with flavors along with the squash and potatoes. My mom had the seafood pasta. The shrimp was huge and sauce was so flavorful. It had that seafoody taste! Actually better than some of the restaurants that specialize in pasta. Everything tasted fresh and homemade. This exceeded the 3.5 stars they have and my expectation. Our waitress, Jasmine was attentive and sweet. Will definitely be returning! read more

Federal House - Seafood pasta and pot roast - American Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

This place is great and I have so many awesome memories here. Delicious pub restaurant in the day and early evening, and dance lounge at night. The DJ starts going and the dance floor fills fast. I have enjoyed the food and drinks here every time. The food is actually really good for a casual pub. Last time I came here I had the crab cake dinner and the chowder. Both were delicious, and a good portion for a good price. The bartenders are super cool and good at their so attentive. You find a spot at the bar with some friends, away from the madness, and you're bound for a good time. read more

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They really deserved more stars, the food was great, but the service sucked. If we were to walk away from our table and not pay, they probably would not figure it out for an hour. read more

We had the pleasure of eating here for a event Tuesday 4-16-24 and we had an absolute blast. Jessica was our waitress along with a young man who's name I did not catch. We had a party of 17 including 2 toddlers. The atmosphere was great, the food was damn damn good and Jessica and her colleague made sure we were takin care of for this special event. The food, everyone was very pleased!!! Just to mention a few, 2 of us had the hangover, crab cake, crab salad, chicken fingers, tacos, stuffed shrimp, sweet potato fries and more. We were across the board with the menu and not one complaint except the crab cake was a little over priced but other than that everyone said that was really good!!! So, daughter and new son-in-law made a great choice after the event (hint hint) This event is a secret until the big one lol. Thank you Federal House for a very very nice dinner and thank you for the hospitality!!! Fine fine job to Jessica and her colleague and we hope to come back to visit soon! read more

The food and service are poor, I ordered the signature dish Federal House Seafood Boil, but the mussels came all empty, the presentation of the dish looks dirty, poorly served. A total frustration this restaurant. read more

Perfect bar near the water! We ordered some drinks and a dessert. The peach spritzer was delicious, sweet and perfect for Saturday afternoon. The bread pudding was also good- great to share! read more

Federal House - Bread pudding! - American Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

Came here for lunch today. No wait and the service was good so that's a plus. The food on the other hand was a bit disappointing. I had the fish and chips with coleslaw. I enjoyed the coleslaw. But the fish was really lacking that crunch I love. It was fresh but not very flavorful and kind of soggy. The fries were good but I only got a few. My husband had ordered The whisky burger but they gave him the chicken version. He said it was pretty good. Our friend had a burger that looked pretty standard. Overall, an ok place but nothing to rave about. read more

5 stars for service, Kelsey the AM bartender was awesome. She was very knowledgeable and gave great recommendations! Disappointing that they didn't have Natty boh available. read more

My husband and I had our first date here almost thirty years ago when it was still Griffin's and he was a midshipman at the Naval Academy. We are in town for our anniversary and decided to have lunch here. What a treat! Our server, Cheryl, was friendly and her suggestion of the Trash Panda IPA was spot on. My husband ordered the fish and chips. The batter on the fish was not too heavy and the ratio of the fish to batter was perfect. The fries were so good; nice and crispy and not overly salted. My salmon salad was fresh and light and the berries were ripe and delicious. The salmon was perfectly cooked, a little pink in the middle just how I like it. It was a beautiful day but cool and a little windy. We sat outside under the tent and had our own personal tabletop "firepit" which helped warm us up. It was a great meal in a great town on a great day! read more

Located in the heart of Annapolis, this is one of my favorite places for drinks. They have a wide range, and unique. The atmosphere is great and laid back. Great spot if you're in the area and want to relax. read more

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****4.5 stars**** Dined here about a month ago with a neighbor and a former neighbor that moved to Annapolis recently. It was a really nice day so we decided to dine outside. We were told it would be a 15 minute wait and they needed a phone to contact when our table was ready. Our table was ready right on time! Our waiter Greg gave us great service, answered all of our questions and made a couple of recommendations. They shared the sirracha bourbon oven roasted wings. We also ordered individual meals: crabby patty, fish tacos and fish & chips. My fish and chips hit the spot. When Greg came to check on us he noticed tarter sauce didn't come out with my meal. l didn't even notice - talk about attention to detail! We also tried a few different crushes. My sublime crush was prefectly tart as l do not care for sugar. Overall a really great lunch experience. I believe the only meh was the black beans and corn that came with the tacos. Covid approved IMO. read more

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A+++ Highly recommended burgers!!! We also got the buffalo fried oysters and their fantastic crab dip. The waiter had an awesome personality. The Federal House is dog friendly. They have a menu of fresh cooked and healthy items for dogs. read more

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Service was quite good. Food was well below average. Grilled chicken had an odd taste like the grill hadn't been cleaned in ages. Salad was wilted. MD crab soup had some spice but was under salted. Calamari was salty. read more

While the service was ok, the food was not great. The crab dip was bad. We didn't finish it. It was basically cheddar, mayo and maybe cream cheese. Zero crab meat. $20 for that ! We shared the fish and chips but wanted malt vinegar. No one came by to see if we needed anything, so we ate that as it was, read more

I was very disappointed when my husband, puppy, and I attempted to sit outside and enjoy some beverages on a Monday evening. With plenty of tables open, we were told that sitting outside was only for customers ordering food and that if we only wanted drinks, we would have to go inside. When we pointed to our puppy and the fact that we couldn't go inside, the hostess agreed to seat us. A manager soon came out to deliver food to a nearby table and when then hostess asked the manager about our situation, he told her that we could not stay. I understand the policy if all the tables are full but with more than half the patio empty, it's a shame that you forced customers to leave. read more

Federal house has amazing food, great drinks, & good vibes! No matter what time of day, fed house is ready for you. Their burgers, appetizers (especially the crab dip!!), & desserts are all delicious. The burgers are juicy. The crab dip is creamy & comes with the softest bread. The brownie skillet pictured here & their brown butter cake are both decadent and come with a scoop of vanilla ice cream to top it all off. Only down side is fed house is on the expensive side, but I keep coming back which means it's worth it! read more

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Food and service was good. However, when I got the bill, I became aware that they charged $3.50 for EACH refill. The heat index was 109 so of course there were several refills requested. While I would have recommended Federal House as a place to eat to my friends and family when visiting Annapolis, I will definitely be sure to tell them to avoid a place that price gouges at this level. I have NEVER had a restaurant charge for a refill. Totally ridiculous! read more

We sat outside on a Friday night to people watch of course lol. Any who, we ordered the bourbon wings to share, which were super delicious with just a small amount of heat and I ordered the cocojito cocktail which had hints of creamy coconut with the taste of a mojito. It was really good. Our waiter was really great, very personable and super attentive. 4 stars because we didn't really eat or drink much here, Will have to return to try other menu items. read more

Mya was nice and efficient. The various dishes received good reviews around the table - especially the crab soup and crab stack salad "they were delicious". The fish and chips are advertised as a specialty - but they are not great. fish was okay, chips were burnt and crunchy, coleslaw was terrible! Others at the table suggest a raring of 5, but my experience of a 3 makes this review a 4. read more

Federal House - Fish and chips - American Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland