We were just walking around downtown and decided to pick a random spot for dinner. Soo glad we chose this spot! Ernie was our server and he was so great! He was welcoming, patient, professional, and so helpful! Even though it was during a busy Saturday dinner rush, the service was great. They have some nice open outdoor seating, so we plan to bring our dog next time. The food was great with reasonable portions; the seafood was so good! My favorite was the lobster grilled cheese -- I'll definitely order it again! Overall, we had a great experience and Ernie was an incredible server. Would love to come back and try their other seafood dishes! read more

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Located in the heart of downtown Annapolis next to the city dock. Nice atmosphere and menu options. Go for the raw bar and beer on tap selections. Service was prompt. read more

Made a quick stop here for breakfast. Friendly and efficient service. Really wasn't anything special to my experience because I was in and out but definitely has good menu options for anyone looking to grab an early bite. Decent sized mimosas along with other good brunch drinks. Outdoor seating was spacious and covered. read more

I've had the pleasure of working with Mary Bernadette, the Events and Catering Manager at Federal House Restaurant, on several private parties, and she has been absolutely outstanding in every way. Her attention to detail, professionalism, and commitment to exceptional service made the entire planning process seamless. Mary Bernadette goes above and beyond to ensure that every event runs smoothly, from coordinating logistics to making sure every guest feels taken care of. Her responsiveness and timeliness have been a huge help, and I truly appreciate her dedication to making each event a success. If you're planning a private event in Annapolis, I highly recommend working with Mary Bernadette and the team at Federal House--you won't be disappointed! read more

Great food, great service & so much fun to sit outside & enjoy the harbor atmosphere highly recommend the crab dip & lobster grilled cheese! read more

Federal House - American Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

Great food, service and the ambiance was very warm, friendly and Cheryl was an amazing waitress. Love the place.

I stopped in for a late lunch. When the host brought us to the table, it had not been cleaned. Thankfully, our server noticed it immediately and cleaned it off for us. Even though it was busy, the service was decent. I ordered a cup of the onion soup gratin and the lobster grilled cheese. The soup was so delicious, I could have just eaten that and been happy. The lobster grilled cheese was super decadent, with big chunks of lobster. That said, it was a little overly stuffed and started to fall apart upon eating. The sandwich also came with fries that were perfectly cooked, nice and crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. read more

The tequila lime wings were hotter than we expected but delish! Crab dip was good and served with chips and some bread. Good happy hour prices. read more

Stopped in before spending the day touring the Naval Academy yard. For a Saturday lunch time, we were able be seated immediately. The service was immediate, friendly, and ready to make recommendations. I opted for the Crabby Patty Burger with chicken option and it was delicious. The crab dip complimenting the chicken patty did not disappoint and highlighted the dish. Will be back on our next trip to try the Fish and Chips as that was highly recommended as well by our waitress. Enjoy! read more

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Service started slow but food arrived quickly. Chicken wings were yummy; I had the Lobster grilled cheese / entirely too buttery for me, husband had seafood boil - generous with shrimp but sausage and potatoes were skimpy. Kids had burger / basic. And a Siracha chicken sandwich - had some kick and generously portioned. read more

We have been here a few times and the food and service does not disappoint. Everything we have ordered has been delicious and many dishes have a unique flair. Today we went here after my daughter's high school graduation with a group of 15. We called about 20 minutes prior to our arrival because the restaurant we had spoken to about the meal wasn't prepared for us. The Federal House did an amazing job with a large group on short notice. Everything was ordered came out perfectly and our server was on top of everything, friendly and welcoming. We look forward to more meals at The Federal House. read more

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Can't leave half a star, worst experience with a waitress my family has ever had. Extremely rude (that's the kind version), standoffish, and she went missing for 20 minutes before we had to wave her down. Can't believe someone like this can work in customer service. read more

I've been here three times now I think, though this was the first since the pandemic so it's been a while. My husband suggested driving to Annapolis for lunch because he remembered the fish and chips being really good. He got that, and I didn't snap a pic but he was definitely happy with his order. He said the haddock had a ton of flavor. I couldn't remember what I'd had there before, so I got the lobster grilled cheese. This is not a cheap sandwich ($23.99) but it is lobster so no surprise. My sandwich was excellent! The lobster was sweet and tender, and the bread was buttery and had tons of flavor. It also had cheese, avocado, roasted tomatoes, and raw spinach, which was a nice combination. The sauce on it was enough to add flavor without being too overpowering. The fries are also super crispy. They had a pretty extensive cocktail and beer menu, too. I got a Naptown lager but would love to just get cocktails sometime. It's a big place so didn't feel crowded, even though it was fairly busy (even at 4pm!). The service was good, too. I am sure we will be back again! read more

Federal House - Close up of the lobster grilled cheese - American Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

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We ended up here as the boy wanted some fish and chips while we were in the area. Annapolis is chockfull of seafood markets and restaurants. The food we received was great as were the drinks. They had both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks when we went. read more

Excellent spot for all things crab related! Been here a few times with my family and we all love it. Definitely recommend the crab soup. All reasonably priced items (compared to surrounding restaurants.) read more

Nice spot. Great beer selection, and menu had lots of options. Server was great, friendly atmosphere. Had the crab cake sandwich. Real good, fresh, French fries were good, real fresh bun (which I always thinks makes a big deal) Will be back again during my extended work stay in Annapolis read more

Great location. Fun table in the square with live music. Crab dip that tasted like cheese goop with no crab.

Great weekend in Annapolis. There for the Navy/Iona baseball game. Had drinks and a bite at the federal house. Good pub grub not great but adequate. read more

Federal House - US Naval Academy baseball field - American Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

First off, great service! I feel like patio service can be iffy (out of sight, out of mind) but Remi was great! He was attentive and our orders arrived promptly and completely accurately. I ordered the Salmon Summer Salad as my entree. Salmon was delish- the dressing used was very sweet for my taste...in combination with the figs in the salad, I found it a little overwhelming, but still tasty. I'd come back for sure! read more

Federal House - Salmon Summer Salad - American Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

Fresh seafood. Courteous service and quaint atmosphere if you are in Annapolis give this place a try!

The waitress was awesome! She was diligent, and knowledgeable of everything on the menu. The crab bisque was tasty with chunks, and not crumbs of crab. It was so good I didn't get to take a picture. We were so lucky to come during oyster week. We ordered a half order and ended up ordering another half. Our only issue was towards the end, a large group came in, and made it quite loud, and the group wouldn't sit down, so they were standing around our table, while we were eating. read more

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Food and drinks were fine. The manager walked around and rudely questioned tables around us about their orders, if they're ordering food with drinks, and when they were seated by a hostess. Not service oriented at all. Extremely hostile environment during the Annapolis music festival. There are too many great restaurants and venues to ever return or recommend this place. Absolutely recommend Rams Head as a better alternative. Welcoming, very crowded, but great service. read more

Stopped by and the place was packed but we were quickly seated and the tables had table top gas heaters which great since it was chilly. Our service was great and the food came quickly. The French onion soup was perfect. It was a great light dinner outside with some fun opportunity to watch all the people on the St. Patrick pub crawl. read more

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We were hoping to go to the pub but it was closed for the Memorial Day holiday, we went to Founders - it was open. We had the crab cake dinner and a crab cake sandwich. It was a fine crab cake, we're in Maryland so of course we will have something crab related. Overall good food, due to the Memorial Day holiday, the restaurant hired a bunch of holiday staff-- not normal servers, so the service left a lot to be desired. While I was definitely appreciative this place was opened, I don't necessarily know I would go back if there were other options open along the port. read more

Federal House - Maryland Crab Cake Dinner - American Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

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Federal House is in the Annapolis market area near the waterfront, a beautiful place to walk around and relax. The historic restaurant has a brick-with-wood interior evoking the history of Annapolis, but the decor didn't seem to carry over to the restaurant vibe, at least to me. The Van Go Getter Espresso Martini was strong and a nice mix of iced coffee, salted caramel Irish cream, Kahlua, and espresso vodka. The server, who was friendly and efficient helped with the beer selection, since the beer menu was extensive. The Summer Crab Stack Salad presentation was appetizing. It tasted delicious and refreshing, especially for a humid summer evening. I would never imagine mixing mango, papaya, corn, and avocado with crab but the flavors melded well and the citrus dressing complemented the salad nicely. The bourbon burger was good but we were expecting great. read more

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The atmosphere is the seller here. Right in downtown Annapolis there is plenty of open air seating with lots to see and enjoy. The food was fine/ok but does not match the prices - it is definitely on the higher end. The beer selection was nice, but service was not super knowledgeable of some of the more local choices. Overall, there are just better options in such a cultural area read more

I had a crab and lobster grilled cheese that was absolutely divine. The bread was perfectly buttery and crispy. The serving of seafood was generous - enough, in fact, that it was falling off the bread. The restaurant is quaint and warm and the historical building feeling is there. The bathroom is up a flight of stairs as a result, though. All the staff I encountered were friendly staff and our food arrived to our table quickly. read more

Federal House - Manicure Margarita (spicy with jalapeño garnish) - American Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

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Ordered an avocado c blt / no cheese / no bacon Manager came out and said would take 50% off Got bill 15% off - guess I need my hearing checked. Big disappointment/ won't be back and we are local.... Waitress was not checking in after food came/ just an avocado sandwich... not want I ordered.... Poor management.... read more

Awesome place! I highly recommend this place as it's the restaraunt with the better service (I find) compared to other restaurants in Annapolis. The food comes out at a reasonable time and the staff are friendly and attentive. Speaking of food, it's awesome. They have specials going on as well as meal deals where you choose between a soup or salad and a half sandwhich. That kind of affordability for the quality of food makes Federal House stand out compared to other places in Annapolis. I highly recommend the special Crab Flatbread. Crab tastes really fresh and it's apparently caught right off the Chesapeake. Highly recommend for a quick lunch or gameday! read more

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Went to the Federal House on a busy weekend and despite the crowds, we were seated promptly and the staff really took care of us as if they weren't jam packed. All of our food was enjoyable, flavorful and arrived in very good timing considering how busy they were. Enjoyed the drink selections and the menu choices. Would definitely return. read more

Was looking forward to coming here for first time and was glad we did. Got there shortly before they were closing, and the staff acted thrilled we were there. Interior of building and architecture oozes history. Bar was impressive, and selection was vast. Service was great, and food was very good. read more

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Great place right on the bay for some classic New England eats. A little pricey, but very fresh food and great service. Highly recommend any of the fresh seafood, especially the oyster selection. Would recommend for anyone visiting Annapolis. read more

Federal House - Specialty Oyster Week Strawberry Oysers - American Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

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

Perfect location. Old Annapolis, across the street from the water. College students, local and lobbyists. Nice place to sit and talk, and slow service gives you the opportunity. Happy hour drinks were half price. Appetizers all 7.99. Crab dip was ok, and came with chips and bread. Not much crab, and was creamy but not very flavorful. Meatball appetizer was better, single large ball. Good place to hang out and the location was terrific. read more

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Drove all the way to Annapolis for seafood. Granted most restaurants are closed on Monday but we chose Federal House because of the tents outside with tabletop heaters. The waitress, named Jessie, was without a smile...until it was time for the check. Then She was all smiles. About the food. It was absolutely the worst seafood I've had in quite awhile. Looked like very old oil was used and tasted like it too. I couldn't even tell that my waffle fries were sweet potato fries. The oysters were mediocre (O'Brien's has much better oysters). Needless to say the Chef or Chef's assistant was "out to lunch" which that's what came for! read more

Federal House - Fish N Chips (Maui Maui????) I swear this was Cod. Greasy and mostly batter. Make sure you have dental insurance. - American Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

If you are brunch, Mimosa, and Bloody Mary fan- you have come to the right place!! This is the best mimosa and Bloody Mary bar I have seen, spicy, peppers, snacks, crab, so many options! Also, there were so many food options, the giant menu was full front to back! If you are walking around and near the water and need a good drink or a snack- you should stop in and give this place a try! You will not be disappointed. read more

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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

They weren't busy at all - if you're in the area please patronize! The service was excellent and the food was scrumptious!! They had Pepsi products when I'm used to Coke but that's not a dealbreaker! Never heard of a salmon BLT but it was da bomb! read more

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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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