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

Following up on my previous review of Federal House since no one from management has bothered to respond. The last time I was there, I was refused service while wearing a MAGA hat. Instead of treating a paying customer with basic respect, staff made it clear I wasn't welcome. Whether you agree with someone's views or not, denying service over something like that is completely unprofessional. What's just as bad is the total lack of accountability afterward. I left a review explaining exactly what happened, and it's been completely ignored. No response, no attempt to make things right--nothing. Between the way I was treated and the silence from management, it's clear this place doesn't value customer service or professionalism. Plenty of other places nearby that actually respect their customers. I won't be back to your liberal gang house. read more

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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

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

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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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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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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

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

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

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

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

Federal House - Fired Fish and Chips - American Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

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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

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

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

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

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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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

Been to Fed House several times over the years. Generally, pretty good for down town Annapolis. Best fish and chips in town. Relatively timely service. So, crab dip. This is a must in Annapolis to get right. Their's tonight didn't measure up. It's a crab flavored dip. Bread is great, dip fine, but it is not a crab dip. Had the Fried Green Tomato BLT, not bad. salmon salad just fine. It's a busy Saturday - people watching is great! Just know what you're getting: Annapolis downtown, awesome- food...meh. Good time, yes. Hard to beat downtown Annapolis. read more

Unfortunately has become a dive bar that is nothing like other bars/restaurants in Annapolis (sadly is becoming like Dock Street). Was once a classy establishment with excellent food and quality service, has now become a thing of the past. The food quality has declined, the service has declined, and don't even think about visiting at night. You would not think you are in Annapolis. read more

My wife and I are Aussies living in the USA who love fish and chips. This place has the best we've been able to find. The servings are big, the fish is tasty in a crunchy batter and the fries (not really chips) are also crunchy and delicious. The accompanying coleslaw was also very good. We have to drive from NOVA to Annapolis but until we find something better closer we'll definitely be returning. read more

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

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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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

Came here for after dinner drinks and were pleasantly surprised at what a cool, old time bar this was. The crab dip was so good, best we had while in town, plus it was served with tortilla chips instead of bread which was great. I had a hot toddy (the real name escapes me) but it was so nice having a hot cocktail after being out in the December cold! Good service and a good vibe- great spot! read more

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Fantastic sea food. Great crab cakes and Fish Good price great service professional

Must stop location, all crab dishes are excellent! Tried the bison burger mmmmm, amazing service and friendly staff. What a gem in Annapolis! See you next time!! read more

This restaurant seems like a regular tavern but it is secretly one of the best restaurants in Annapolis. With great prices, quick service, and a cool atmosphere this place is the spot to be on a Friday night. The drinks are excellently crafted as well! Everything on the menu is delicious, but the lobster grilled cheese is so good I almost want to delete this review and gate-keep it. The perfect lobster to cheese ratio, with perfectly buttered and toasted bread and the best cut of fries on the side; you can't go wrong with this dish. Sometimes when I'm having trouble falling asleep at night, I think about this perfectly done comfort dish. I'd order it every weekend if I lived in the area. I'd get on a plane for this dish alone. read more

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

BEASTED! I gobbled UP my scrumpdiddlyumptous Salmon BLT. I subbed the bacon for avocado and everyone was really nice about it. I got sweet potatoes fries too, they were a little cold but i enjoyed anyway. I also got the Caliente Bloody Mary and that was HEAT. If i'm ever back in Annapolis i'd come back just for that. Cute location too right near, how do you say, the Atlantic Ocean. read more

Disappointing. The second I walked in to get a table I could tell vibes were off. I'd like to mention we came on a weeknight at 630ish, they had no dinner rush and a lot of staff. So the environment was on their side. The staff was discombobulated and were fighting over tables, yet no one was providing any type of service? I understand we are in Annapolis but my god is this place a tourist trap. The food is just so expensive and could be made at a Panera. The staff just doesn't communicate with each other which is evident when food is coming out. They brought our dinner (2 sandwiches) to a different table so we had to wait all over again. The crab dip was fine, I'd say an 80:20 ratio of cheese to crab. So nothing special. The Caprese was ok but not worth $20. The chicken panini was just so mid. Just a bare bones assembly of rubbery chicken and mozzarella. Once again $20. After asking around for a better verdict on this place, the general consensus is that people come here when they are too drunk to stand. Which now makes sense for any type of positive food review over 3 stars. Don't waste your time, there's so many better spots which the same prices were you can get a REAL MEAL. read more

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