Federal

$ • Bars, Pubs, American

Hours:
914 W Main St, Durham
(919) 680-8611

About Federal

Federal is a restaurant that offers a mix of experiences. The tables are clean, the service is prompt, and the food is generally praised, with standout dishes like steak salad, Buffalo ranch sandwich, and the best prime rib sandwich in North Carolina. The atmosphere is casual and relaxed, making it a fun place to visit, especially when watching street traffic. Customers have enjoyed dishes like fish & chips, Currywurst, pretzels with cheese dip, and a special Oktoberfest menu featuring bratwurst with sauerkraut and pretzels, creating a cozy and lively environment. The restaurant also serves vegetarian options, such as the impossible burger, seasoned well with a good char, and mushroom gravy poutine. While some items like shrimp po' boy and poutine can be hit-or-miss, the pimento deviled eggs are reported to be fantastic. Recent reviews highlight the amazing fries, the delicious fed burger, and the fantastic beer selection. Overall, Federal remains a popular spot for casual, delicious meals and special events, known for its kind staff and cool vibe.

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Federal Reviews

3.8
244 ratings
Restaurantji Rating
5
55%
4
13%
3
14%
2
8%
1
10%
Food
3.9
Atmosphere
4.3
Service
4.2

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Lovely staff, amazing service, and nice cold beer 🍻

This incident started on 4/24 before 10:33pm. We ordered food from The Federal via Uber Eats and initially everything seemed fine. My husband order the steak salad which he has before and ate it in its entirety. About 30 minutes after, he said he was feeling odd and described his symptoms. After he examined the container, he asked me to come smell the food box without saying why. When I did, I notated that it smelled odd like weed. He then explain that he felt high. I called...read full review

This incident started on 4/24 before 10:33pm. We ordered food from The Federal via Uber Eats and initially everything seemed fine. My husband order the steak salad which he has before and ate it in its entirety. About 30 minutes after, he said he was feeling odd and described his symptoms. After he examined the container, he asked me to come smell the food box without saying why. When I did, I notated that it smelled odd like weed. He then explain that he felt high. I called...read full review

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Hours

Monday 11:30AM - 2AM
Tuesday 11:30AM - 2AM
Wednesday 11:30AM - 2AM
Thursday 11:30AM - 2AM
Friday 11:30AM - 2AM
Saturday 10AM - 2AM
Sunday 10AM - 2AM
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