The Federal — Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale

First off want to say that this restaurant group has amazing bars and restaurants throughout downtown Fort Lauderdale. Please do check out Palm Room and Rhythm & Vine (my person favorites). Now back to this restaurant. It’s a very interesting place with a great concept being in the middle of the park. We actually came specially to try thier NY Prime and Lobster roll during lunch time on a Saturday as we looked online at their “all day” menu before making the drive. Unfortunately, when we sat down, we were only handed the Brunch menu which did not have the NY Prime steak but luckily had the lobster roll. A huge disappointment. I hope they change their wording and be more clear that they don’t serve their “all day” menu for a weekend lunch. We ended up getting two lobster rolls instead which stated came with chips. When the lobster rolls came in, I got French fries and my gf got the potato chips. Not sure why but I honestly, I prefer fries anyways so it worked out, just was confused. Lobster roll overall is worth $20 and would order it again for that price. We also got two cocktails because this restaurant group makes some of the best cocktails I’ve had. The rum raisin one was amazing but the espresso martini dulce de leche tasted like 3 hour old melted ice coffee. We will definitely be back to try the NY steak and more cocktails and will edit my review after...

We went to The Federal during a Panthers game, it was packed. Props to our server for getting all of our orders right without writing anything down and keeping our cups filled amongst the crowds of people.

3/5 stars for the food. The Lobster roll, was yummy but low on aioli so I asked for a side of habenero and it stepped it up. The fries were nice and crispy.

The Spinach dip was not good at all- my friends left half of the dip and couldn’t finish it. They said it was edible but not good. No cheese pull, tasted like cream cheese was blended with spinach, but it was bitter.

Jerk chicken sandwich- looks like a grilled chicken sandwich no “jerk” coloring. I would compare it to a grilled McChicken, a lot of mayo. Not spicy or “Jerk”

Wagyu burger- for the price a bit too much, it was good but not something I would go back and order. It did not taste like quality Wagyu. Overall we felt Like the food was overpriced for the quality.

I ordered a side salad but never got it, I feel like this worked out for the best, something tells me the dressing would have been store bought rather than homemade.

Atmosphere was great to watch the game but several people at our table complained about how hot it was inside the restaurant.

The drinks were all...

Absolutely delighted with my brunch experience at The Federal Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale! From the moment we walked in, the ambiance was warm and inviting, setting the perfect tone for a relaxed weekend meal.

A highlight of our visit was undoubtedly the exceptional service provided by Roxanne. She was attentive, ensuring we had everything we needed without being overbearing. Her knowledge about the drinks and menu suggestions was impressive and incredibly helpful. She recommended a delightful Aperol Spritz with a hint of passion fruit was an exceptional suggestion! It paired perfectly with my avocado toast, and her suggestion for my friend's lobster roll was spot on.

The food was delicious, with fresh ingredients and beautifully presented dishes. The flavors were well-balanced, and each bite was a treat. The brunch menu offered a great variety, catering to different tastes and preferences.

Roxanne's personable and professional demeanor truly enhanced our dining experience. It's rare to find such a combination of great food and outstanding service. We left The Federal Restaurant feeling satisfied and eager to return. Highly recommend this spot for anyone looking to enjoy a top-notch brunch in...