Came to Annapolis for a day trip with my friend and our two kids. Was pretty excited to give this place a try. Great location, nice atmosphere and friendly staff. But the food? Blah. I had really wanted their cream of crab because of the pic they use on their menu. I assumed that was what they served. Nope. The soup I got had no fresh chunks of crab and was really.....idk. It tasted like sour butter? I took 2 spoonfuls and couldn't do any more. My sandwich (turkey and Brie) was gross. The fries were good. My daughter's burger was ok. Just all around disappointing. For my review I will add pics of the soup they advertise on their menu and what came. Very disappointing read more

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Food and vibes were 10/10. Loved the live music nearby and the area. Fish and chips were amazing. Oysters were juicy. Mussels were very tasty. Crab cakes were good also. Service was attentive. Will come back! read more

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Great customer service and good food. Went there for brunch and we were sat quickly. Servers were nice and friendly. Food came out fast and was very good read more

From staff to the food, everything was amazing, we even got seated in an area just excluded for me and my girlfriend. 10/10 would come back in the future without a doubt. read more

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A hidden gem right on the water of Annapolis. I am glad I found this place. The Crushes are 11/10 and the food was just as delicious. The Kay Lime Crush was phenomenal and I came back since the first time I tried just for that drink! read more

Federal House - Tuna tower was exquisite. The different sauces worked so good for differing flavors each bite. - American Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

We stopped by for a drink and maybe some apps. Not sure if they were short staffed inside but we never saw a server. We ordered a round of drinks from the bar and moved on. The wait time outside was over an hour. Perfect weather so that makes sense. Disappointing visit. Usually better. read more

Federal House - American Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

We had a large party, so we used the upstairs private room. The food was amazing! The servers were wonderful! The took care of our large party with ease. read more

Love this bar- come here often! Love their crab dip and crabcake sandwich, they also have really good soup. Mostly come here to drink at the bar and dance late night! read more

Federal House - American Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

About what you'd expect for a mainstreet brewpub. Plenty of seating and a standard on draft menu. The food was on the pricier side, but I'd say the portions were quite good. A good place to catch the game and just chill after a night out shopping. Service was decent, we got our drinks and food in a reasonable amount of time. read more

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Husband and I Went out to Annapolis for the day . It was too beautiful outside, haven't been here in years !!!! Enjoyed an amazing lunch outside near the water at Federal House , they had these cute miniature fire pits on each table that were optional to turn on and off. Our server was Jennifer, who was amazing , service was spectacular and food came out pretty fast a delicious. read more

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Extremely Disappointed I went to Federal House expecting to enjoy a good meal, but instead I was treated very poorly by the staff. As soon as I walked in wearing my MAGA hat, the employees seemed uncomfortable and made it clear they didn't want to serve me. Regardless of anyone's political beliefs, no customer should be refused or disrespected for what they wear or who they support. Businesses should treat everyone equally, and this kind of discrimination is unacceptable. I won't be coming back, and I'd recommend others think twice before visiting. read more

We just stopped by here for appetizers and I thought the price for the crab dip was a bit overpriced than the portion that was provided to us. It was very salty and greasy. The drinks are fairly expensive as well. They have outdoor seating as well. I recommend street parking outside of downtown Annapolis (DTA), and then walk to any of the restaurants in DTA. read more

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

Kayla is absolutely fantastic (she has dealt with my friend on like 5 doubles of crown multiple times like a champ. I lived here 3.5 years and this is my go-to restaurant to take family to when they come to town. An absolute must if you're in annapolis. Outstanding service, great food, and better people. read more

This place is overpriced slop. Ordered wings, steak salad and burger. Wings were OK but crazy expensive. All the lettuce in the salad was wilted and the avocado was bad. Had one bite of the steak and it was a chewy disaster. Wife's bison burger was "meh." read more

Been to Federal House before and went again this past weekend. It was a busy night since the weather was nice. We sat outside and they had tabletop fire to warm up. Our server was Carly and she was lovely. The menu is pretty extensive and overpriced for bar food A bowl of crab soup is $9.99 and salads were $19.99 and up and that is without the protein. The chicken wings were also in the $19.99 range. Carly recommended the I lobster grilled cheese and she was right! The lobster grilled cheese was delicious. Everyone at our table enjoyed their meals. I won't say I will be back. There are other food choices in downtown Annapolis have good food too. read more

Federal House - Lobster Grilled Cheese - American Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

Everything we got was amazing! The service was quick and our waiter was nice. The restaurant was not super busy but honestly after we ate we were so surprised! Will be back! read more

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Great place for outdoor dining. Located in Historic downtown Annapolis, Maryland. The service was good. If you're looking for Oysters, this is a great place to grab a bite. Great place for a cold craft beer and cocktails. read more

Federal House - The Cowboy - American Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

I participated in the Comics for Critters event for the Anne Arundel County SPCA at the Federal House on February 19 and a great time was had by all! The Federal House was a wonderful host. Their staff made sure everyone had a good time. It was a rainy blustery night in Annapolis and the Federal House packed it for the show!!! Highly recommend the Federal House for drinks, dinner and/or special events! read more

Excellent- went for lunch and sat outside. Loved the crab dip, summer salad and soup. Went back for dinner, sat inside to watch a game. Summer salad again and the surf n turf tacos. Both delicious. Loved the interior ambiance and the staff were very friendly. Our favorite place in Annapolis so far! read more

Wow! My friend and I stopped here for lunch while visiting Annapolis. It was a beautiful day, so we ate outside. The server was friendly and attentive. I ordered the Cowboy Double hamburger. It was DELICIOUS!! Wow! Great burger with unique taste. I would definitely come here again. read more

Federal House - Cowboy Double burger - American Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

I go to Annapolis on day trips from time to time so I've been to Federal House a couple times. Nothing to sing home about. The inside has a raging chemical smell- definitely a bad sign but we sit outside every time. I just can't forget the smell though- every time I need to go to the restroom, I'm reminded of it. The food itself is just fine. Overpriced as is all places around the area but I go for being near the water and being dog friendly. The oysters were fine. Chicken wings could use some work- tasted stale. What's AWESOME is the free doggy treats bag we got! read more

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It's a touristy area. Service is okay. Beers are cold. Oyster poboy is okay. The salmon salad with the green goddess dressing is great. The kids cheeseburger is dismal with cold fries ($$extra). Good place to chill outside and people watch. read more

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Great location on the square with lots of tables outside. Very good service. Delicious lunches. read more

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Best fish and chips I've ever had. Hands down, wait staff were friendly and responsive the apple cider is to die for. read more

Federal House - That's where my fish and chips use to be - American Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

Food was borderline inedible - filet was undercooked (ordered Medium and was raw). Ambiance and service were fine, but that was one of the worst meals we've had in quite some time. read more

the staff here goes above and beyond to help serve their customers! Would recommend this place to anyone in the area.

We decided to eat here after a Navy vs Tulane game. It was packed but the service was really good. Our waiter was awesome! We had the fried oysters, fish and chips and the whisky burger. The portion sizes are pretty big. Everything was delicious. Although it was crowded it wasn't too loud and there wasn't a wait time to be seated. The ambiance had a really cool laid back vibe which we enjoyed! Oh and I had the coconut mojito and it was really good and refreshing. read more

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We took our in-laws here for lunch today, and had a very nice meal. Our waitress, Diane, was very friendly and personable as well as knowledgeable. She answered all of our questions that we had regarding the menu and took great care of us. I did not take a picture, but my in-laws, each got crabcakes and the crab soup and were very pleased. my husband ordered the fish and chips and I ordered the fish tacos. He was pleased with his meal as was I. The fish tacos were fresh and flavorful. They were the perfect combination of crunch from the cabbage and flakiness with the fish. I did not even need to use any of the provided dips/sauce. The atmosphere was very comfortable i If you're looking for a nice restaurant near the city dock in downtown Annapolis to enjoy lunch or dinner, you should give this place a try. The only downside is that parking can be difficult. However, that pertains to anything in downtown Annapolis read more

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The Federal House Bar and Grill has a great location in downtown Annapolis. The food looks great, and the service is between luke-warm and good. Unfortunately whoever is cooking burgers which is one of there staple dishes needs a lesson in rare, and Medium Well. My burger came out lightly cooked and rare...very rare on the inside so rare it looked like it was straight out of the package. I sent it back and my new burger came, and just like the first one it looked great and was cooked a little bit better and I mean just a little. I kept this one and took it home to cook it properly. Tip for the cook...9 minutes! 3 to 4 or one side then flip for. 5-6 minutes. Also the downstairs bathroom is not ideal. It's small, stink, and disgusting...and yes open for all to use. So despite being disappointed with the burger my table enjoyed the fish and chips, and the pasta. I would go back because they have a great drink selection. And that's where I would stop. read more

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Jason our waiter was fantastic and made our delicious lunch even better. Fish and chips were fantastic and cocktails top notch.

Good food, great ambiance, lovely location. A win-win-win. Recommend stopping here on your next visit to Annapolis. read more

I am writing this review to highlight Jason and Jason only here, at Federal House! He was such a great boost to this establishment! My party of 7 was served, during the pride parade, on a busy Saturday afternoon - and you wouldn't have been able to tell it was his third day. He was bright, down to earth, and simply a fun addition to our experience. Much love to him and from our table, we wish you all the best! read more

I spent many weekends in school at the Academy going to Fed House for dinner so I was excited to go back recently with my kids. They have opened up the front for outdoor seating which is great but the food was so disappointing. I asked for a medium rare burger and it was served well done. It was also fairly flavorless. My husband got the fish and chips which were also pretty bland and the fish was soggy rather than crispy. For the high prices we paid, I expected more. Pretty disappointed though I'll likely try again just because it's nostalgic for me. Hoping it will be better next time. read more

Delicious Espresso Martini and Orange Crush! He was so kind and an amazing chat buddy! read more

Federal House - Tristen is THE BEST bar tender!! Don't miss a Wednesday night Orange Crush with him! - American Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

Great atmosphere. Kind waitstaff. Food was good. Outdoor seating looked cool but we ate in. I had a group of 8 read more

They have one of the lowest reviews in the area for a reason. This is one of the worst restaurants I've been to in a while. While the fish and chips initially seemed promising, the inner layer of breading was soggy. The crabby patty burger was terrible. The crab dip that's on top lacks flavor and is disgusting. The only good thing was the servers. read more

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I like the restaurant room and atmosphere, old England pub. The service is fast wich is great as we were with a small kid. Food is very good. I had the tuna tower, very fresh and very tasty. read more

Federal House - Tina tower - American Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

Came here for the first time for a party, which was in the private event room upstairs. There's a bar in the private room with beers, a selection of foods including their hot spinach dip, fruits and cheese plate, meat sliders, Mac n cheese balls, sliced veggies with dip, and breaded chicken fingers. What's hot - Quality. Based on the food we had, it was pretty good. My favorites are their Mac n cheese balls and spinach and cheese dip. Definitely cheesy and substantive. Their veggies were fresh and the food was not overly salty. - Menu. Because we were there for a party, our dishes and available drinks were pre-selected. However, based on what I saw of their regular day-to-day menu, it looked pretty good. There appears to be something for everyone- meats, seafood, and veggies (uncertain about vegan). - Location. In old town Annapolis, which makes it conveniently located to other restaurants, shops, and the bay. However, that also comes with many inconvenient factors, as well, so be prepared. - Service. Our party had 2 servers regularly throughout our event. They were reliable and responsive. The dishes were regularly refreshed when finished. At the end of the event, the servers provided take out containers for us to take left-overs. That was nice, because I appreciate knowing the restaurant wasn't going to simply throw away the remaining food. What's not - Acoustics of private dining room. Their private event room upstairs echos very easily, so when there's a large group of people talking, it's very difficult to have a conversation even among 2 people, because it's super difficult to hear each other. - Parking. Very difficult to find, especially given the area. Be prepared to spend time and hunt for parking, especially given the day and time you go. There's street parking nearby, but a lot of it is permit parking and timed parking. Be prepared to walk and be mindful of the time you parked. - Space. Given the location and layout, this restaurant has somewhat tight spaces. Their upstairs private event room is a good space, but it depends on how many people are there. Our party was probably over 40 people. Final Answer Willing to come back, but may not be a first choice. read more

Federal House - Mac n cheese balls n slider - American Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

Been going here for many years but first stop since Covid. Always liked the food and the way they treated customers. This visit it felt like it was more geared to tourists and being a nigh before a home game expected it to be crowded, but was virtually empty with high prices for everything. Service was good but the cost was a surprise for our appetizers and a few drinks. read more

This is my first time going here. The food was just alright. Nothing that will knock your socks off. The food came here before our drinks. My root beer was also room temperature. The service was not great but I understand that it was busy. The decorations are just normal. They have TVs. So overall it was just fine. read more

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