The Federal

74 Tower Rd, Waltham
(781) 373-1245

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Oysters on the Half Shell
New England Clam Chowder
Sweet Potato Cheesecake
Panko Crusted Haddock
Friday Beef Wellington
Oysters Rockefeller
Skirt Steak Frites
Grilled Asparagus
Wellfleet Oysters
Calamari Fritto

Menu

Curbside Pick Up
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Starters
Clams Casino
Eight Littleneck Clams Baked w/ Bacon, Garlic & Parmesan Breadcrumbs
Rockefeller
Six Oysters Baked with Spinach, Parmesan Cheese & Pernod Anise Liquor
Carpaccio
Pecorino Cheese, Arugula, Capers & Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Escargot
Baked in garlic-parsley and Pernod anise liquor served with olive oil baguette
Steak Tartare
Cognac Mustard, Capers, Onion, Parsley, Cornichons & Toasted Baguette
Cheese Board
Hand Selected by Our Friends at Wasik's Cheese Shop.
Calamari
Cherry Peppers & Pomodoro Sauce
Charcuterie
Assorted Italian Meats, House Marinated Olives, Cornichons, Local Jam & Garlic Toast
Crab Cakes
Remoulade & Lemon
Shrimp Skewers
Brushed With Scampi Sauce

Raw Bar
Oysters 6
Cocktail Sauce & Champagne Mignonette
Littleneck Clams 8
8 fresh shucked littleneck clams
Tuna Tartare
Cucumber, Avocado, Seaweed Salad & Citrus Vinaigrette
Chilled Lobster Tail
Cocktail Sauce & Lemon
Shrimp Cocktail 6
Cocktail Sauce & Fresh Lemon
Shellfish Tower
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail, Lobster Tails, Local Oysters, Littleneck Clams & Tuna Tartare
ADD 1 SHRIMP
ADD 1 OYSTER
Add 1 Littleneck Clam

Salads & Soup
Onion Soup
Classic French Onion Style Soup with Broiled Baguette and Cheese
Prosciutto & Burrata
Sliced Prosciutto di Parma, Fresh Burrata, Red Wine Poached Pear, Arugula & EVOO
Wedge Salad
Bacon, Cherry Tomatoes & Blue Cheese
Mixed Greens
Aged Balsamic Vinaigrette, Cherry Tomatoes, Red Onion, Cucumber, Shredded Carrots, Radishes, Garlic Parmesan Crouton
Caesar Salad
White Anchovies, Garlic Croutons & Parmesan Cheese
Chowder
Beet & Goat Cheese
Red and Golden Beets, Fried Goat Cheese, Pistachio Nuts, Arugula, & Citrus Vinaigrette
Tuna Nicoise
Pan Seared Ahi Tuna, Green Beans, Artichoke Hearts, Boiled Egg, Red Onion, Capers, Roasted Red Pepper, Fingerling Potatoes, Cornichons, Mixed Greens & Citrus Vinaigrette

Entrees
Brick Chicken
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Asparagus & Arneis Beurre Blanc
Skirt Steak Frites
Garlic Butter & Parm French Fries
Bolognese
Veal & Wild Boar Ragu, Rigatoni & Parmesan Reggiano
Haddock
Olive Oil Crushed Potatoes, Asparagus & Herb Lemon Butter
Orecchiette
Orecchiette Pasta, Sausage Crumble, Broccolini & Chili Flakes
Pork Chop
Soft Polenta, Red Wine Poached Pear & Pork Jus
Genovese Primavera
Basil Fusilli Pasta & Seasonal Vegetables
Salmon
Mashed Potatoes, Broccolini & Pinot Noir Sauce
Stuffed Shrimp
Five Baked Crab Stuffed Shrimp, Drawn Butter, Lemon & Aparagus
Tuna
Sweet Potato Puree, Gingered Bok Choy &Wasabi Aioli
Vongole
Littleneck Clams, Garlic & White Wine
Halibut
Herb Lemon Butter Sauce, Cherry Tomatoes & Rainbow Carrots
Swordfish
Shrimp, Baby Spinach, Cherry Tomatoes, Scampi Sauce
Veal Tortelloni
Cherry Tomatoes, Basil & Arneis Wine Sauce
Roasted Rabbit
Rabbit Saddle Loin stuffed with Carrots, Leeks & Garlic, Served with Rosemary Au Jus, Green Beans & Rainbow Carrots

Chops
Au Poivre NY
Delmonico
Dry Aged Bone-In
16oz Bone-In NY Sirloin (will be rarer towards bone, consider Boneless Sirloin if ordering over Medium temperature)
Cowboy
8 oz Filet
NY Sirloin

Sides
Bone Marrow
Kennebec French Fries
Parmesan Polenta
Soft White Polenta with Cream & Parmesan
Yukon Mashed Potatoes
Garlic Confit & Chive Butter
Creamed Spinach
Parmesan Croutons
Sautéed Broccolini
Garlic Butter, Chili Flakes & Sea Salt
Grilled Asparagus
Sea Salt & Olive Oil
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
Kennebec Truffle Fries
Fries w/ Parmesan Cheese and Black Truffle Oil
Sautéed Wild Mushrooms
Roasted Cipollini Onions & Herb Oil
Green Beans
Sauteed in Garlic
Roasted Rainbow Carrots
Zucchini & Summer Squash

Additional Sauces
Maitre d' Butter
Herbed Garlic Butter
Lemon Rosemary Sea Salt
Béarnaise
Horseradish Crema
Additional Sauce
Armagnac Sauce
Demi- Glace
Steak Sauce
Truffle Sea Salt

Desserts
Tiramisu
Lady Fingers soaked in Espresso with Mascarpone Cream & Cocoa Powder
Cannolis
Traditional Ricotta Cream, Chocolate Sauce & Chocolate Chips
Black Forest Swiss Roll
Dark Chocolate Sponge, Tart Cherries, Vanilla Cream with Fresh Cherry Pieces & Chocolate Sauce
Key Lime Bar
Key Lime Custard, Graham Cracker Crust, Raspberry Sorbet & Fresh Raspberry
Meyer Lemon Cheesecake
Lemon Custard, Graham Cracker Crust, Limoncello Curd, Butter Cookie & Candied Lemon Zest
Pistachio & Strawberry Entremet
Strawberry Mousse, Pistachio Sponge, Strawberry Coulis & Toasted Pistachio

Gelato & Sorbet Scoops
3 SCOOPS
2 SCOOPS
1 SCOOP

Kids
Kids Grilled Chicken
Choice of French Fries OR Vegetable
Kids Grilled Cheese
Melted Cheddar Cheese on Brioche Toast with French Fries
Kids Pasta
Choice of Pomodoro Sauce OR Butter & Cheese

Soups & Starters
Onion Soup
Chowder
Shrimp Skewers
Brushed With Scampi Sauce
Oysters
Calamari Frito
Shellfish Tower
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail, Lobster Tails, Local Oysters, Littleneck Clams & Tuna Tartare
Clams Casino
Eight Littleneck Clams Baked w/ Bacon, Garlic & Parmesan Breadcrumbs
Shrimp Cocktail
Crab Cakes
Escargot

Salads
Chopped Caesar Salad
Iceberg Wedge Salad
Mixed Green Salad

Entrees & Sandwiches
Burger
Skirt Steak Frites
Haddock
Chicken Pesto Panini
Grilled Chicken, Roasted Tomato, Bufala Mozzarella & French Fries
Filet BLT
Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Horseradish Crema & Onion Rings
Italian Panini
Tuna Nicoise
Pan Seared Ahi Tuna, Green Beans, Artichoke Hearts, Boiled Egg, Red Onion, Capers, Roasted Red Pepper, Fingerling Potatoes, Cornichons, Mixed Greens & Citrus Vinaigrette

Chops
8 oz Filet
NY Sirloin
Delmonico
Cowboy

Sides
Broccolini
Grilled Asparagus
Sea Salt & Olive Oil
Yukon Mashed Potatoes
Garlic Confit & Chive Butter
Kennebec French Fries
Onion Rings

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Recent Reviews

Although it was not crowded it was very loud and there was a LONG wait between appetizers and meal. Food was good, but the experience and good-enough food is not worth returning for.
May 2025
We have recently become consistent diners at the Federal. The menu is a mix of amazing Italian pastas with great steaks and seafood. I have not disliked anything. I have tried. Best pasta and clams I have had in a while! Look forward to going again!
April 2025
The food was excellent. The jumbo shrimp cocktail was extra meaty. The beet and goat cheese salad was delicious . The swordfish was prepared well and very tasty. Would highly recommend!
March 2025

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The Federal

74 Tower Rd, Waltham, MA 02451
(781) 373-1245