Lovely staff, amazing service, and nice cold beer 🍻
Fred Perry
Ordered through doordash and somebody forgot the chicken for my Cesar salad
Food: 3
Service: 3
Mike Gillespie
The food would have been great if it weren't for all the salt they added. The cheese curds, fries, burger, and Cuban sandwich all had way too much added salt. I never leave food on my plate, but it got to a point where I just couldn't keep eating because everything tasted like salt.
The beer and Old Fashioned were excellent as well as thr service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burger, Cuban Sandwich
Andrew Brigida
We visited Federal in downtown Durham during Oktoberfest, and it was an amazing experience! They had a special Oktoberfest menu that really set the mood with German-inspired dishes and festive brews. We loved the bratwurst plate, which was perfectly seasoned and served with sauerkraut and a pretzel. The atmosphere was cozy and lively, and the staff was friendly and knowledgeable about both the regular and special menus. Whether you’re looking for a great spot to celebrate an event like Oktoberfest or just want a casual yet delicious meal, Federal is a fantastic choice. We’ll definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
William
Ordered delivery. Impossible burger was amazing, seasoned well and super tasty with a good char on the outside. Mushrooms and Swiss on top was plentiful, didn't feel like it was too little or too much. Fries were great as well. Would highly recommend
Vegetarian options: The impossible burger is excellent, as is the poutine with mushroom gravy
Food: 5
Recommended dishes: Burger
Dana Frost
Good fish and chips.
Food: 4
Carey Spanbauer-Wilde
The deviled eggs are so good! They have a great selection of beers and wines as well as a stocked bar. The portions are huge and the sides are great. The patio is awesome and brunch is until 2 on weekends
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Kay Hintze
Parking: Free parking lot right across the street with plenty of room. We were there on a Sunday, so not sure what availability is like during the week.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burger, Federal Fries
Bethany Bonnemere
I love the steak salad and the fries at the Fed. I took a friend here recently who had never been and she has a host of food allergies. The waitress, whose name escapes me, was incredible, and made sure that we were able to enjoy our meal and not worry about troublesome ingredients. Her attention to detail was very impressive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brian Chmura
We grub hub from the Fed a bunch but the Fed is best on premises. My son texted and asked if we could get fish n chips. It was a Tuesday at 5:30 and no crowd. Service was great as usual and we had the local figs with an Italian farm cheese as an app. Always cool stuff on available at the restaurant. It stays in our rotation.
Absolutely love this place! Amazing food! There isn’t one thing that I’ve tried that I didn’t like!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Buffalo Chicken Sandwich, Nachos, Pulled Pork, San Diego Fries, Wings, Burger, Prime Rib Sandwich, Cuban Sandwich
Patrick Wynn
Nachos were awesome, cubano was alright, and deviled eggs a little salty for me but over food was really good. Wife burger was crazy on point. Oddly enough the serving water was really good. Few alchoholic beverages were nice as well. Nice quiet date night spot really enjoyed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Nachos, Burger
rick mayberry
Had Fish & Chips. Perfection. Wife had chicken schnitzel sandwich. Fried extra dark. Made it dry would prefer golden.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Patrick Slaughter
Fries are heavy on the garlic. Be warned your breath will be kicking afterwards. Cerveza are reasonably priced. I wouldn't order the oreo cheesecake didnt taste like oreos.
Parking: Parking free after 7
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Nachos, Fed Fries a Large Portion of Our Fresh-Cut Twice Cooked Fries with Garlic & Parsley
Rachael A
This place was great when it first opened but now the food is hit or miss. Got not so great aioli and rancid cheesecake today. Tried to call back thrice to speak with someone and got no answer; which is a bit comical considering Every time I've visited there is a staff member on the phone.
Lovely staff, amazing service, and nice cold beer 🍻
Ordered through doordash and somebody forgot the chicken for my Cesar salad
Food: 3
Service: 3
The food would have been great if it weren't for all the salt they added. The cheese curds, fries, burger, and Cuban sandwich all had way too much added salt. I never leave food on my plate, but it got to a point where I just couldn't keep eating because everything tasted like salt.
The beer and Old Fashioned were excellent as well as thr service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burger, Cuban Sandwich
We visited Federal in downtown Durham during Oktoberfest, and it was an amazing experience! They had a special Oktoberfest menu that really set the mood with German-inspired dishes and festive brews. We loved the bratwurst plate, which was perfectly seasoned and served with sauerkraut and a pretzel. The atmosphere was cozy and lively, and the staff was friendly and knowledgeable about both the regular and special menus. Whether you’re looking for a great spot to celebrate an event like Oktoberfest or just want a casual yet delicious meal, Federal is a fantastic choice. We’ll definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ordered delivery. Impossible burger was amazing, seasoned well and super tasty with a good char on the outside. Mushrooms and Swiss on top was plentiful, didn't feel like it was too little or too much. Fries were great as well. Would highly recommend
Vegetarian options: The impossible burger is excellent, as is the poutine with mushroom gravy
Food: 5
Recommended dishes: Burger
Good fish and chips.
Food: 4
The deviled eggs are so good! They have a great selection of beers and wines as well as a stocked bar. The portions are huge and the sides are great. The patio is awesome and brunch is until 2 on weekends
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Parking: Free parking lot right across the street with plenty of room. We were there on a Sunday, so not sure what availability is like during the week.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burger, Federal Fries
I love the steak salad and the fries at the Fed. I took a friend here recently who had never been and she has a host of food allergies. The waitress, whose name escapes me, was incredible, and made sure that we were able to enjoy our meal and not worry about troublesome ingredients. Her attention to detail was very impressive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We grub hub from the Fed a bunch but the Fed is best on premises. My son texted and asked if we could get fish n chips. It was a Tuesday at 5:30 and no crowd. Service was great as usual and we had the local figs with an Italian farm cheese as an app. Always cool stuff on available at the restaurant. It stays in our rotation.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Absolutely love this place! Amazing food! There isn’t one thing that I’ve tried that I didn’t like!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Buffalo Chicken Sandwich, Nachos, Pulled Pork, San Diego Fries, Wings, Burger, Prime Rib Sandwich, Cuban Sandwich
Nachos were awesome, cubano was alright, and deviled eggs a little salty for me but over food was really good. Wife burger was crazy on point. Oddly enough the serving water was really good. Few alchoholic beverages were nice as well. Nice quiet date night spot really enjoyed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Nachos, Burger
Had Fish & Chips. Perfection. Wife had chicken schnitzel sandwich. Fried extra dark. Made it dry would prefer golden.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Fries are heavy on the garlic. Be warned your breath will be kicking afterwards. Cerveza are reasonably priced. I wouldn't order the oreo cheesecake didnt taste like oreos.
Parking: Parking free after 7
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Nachos, Fed Fries a Large Portion of Our Fresh-Cut Twice Cooked Fries with Garlic & Parsley
This place was great when it first opened but now the food is hit or miss. Got not so great aioli and rancid cheesecake today. Tried to call back thrice to speak with someone and got no answer; which is a bit comical considering Every time I've visited there is a staff member on the phone.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 4
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