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The Federal Bar & Restaurant, Fort Lauderdale, FL

The Federal Bar & Restaurant

4.6
4.6
69 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
  • Great for happy hour
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Lively
A vibrant restaurant with panoramic views nestled by the Florida Panthers' practice rink. Enjoy modern American cuisine while watching the team train, or relax on the second-story patio overlooking Holiday Park. With fresh ingredients and inviting vibes, it's the perfect spot for a thrilling dining experience.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar, Gastro Pub
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00–23:00 Fri 11:00–00:00 Sat 10:00–00:00 Sun 10:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    (954) 901-6412
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Brian Rivera
  • Area
    Victoria Park
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Fri - 15:00 - 19:00
    Happy Hour At The Federal! Monday - Friday | 3PM - 7PM 1/2 Off Select Beer, Wine & Spirits Offered At All Tables & Bars!

What 69 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Fort Lauderdale

    Child-friendly

  • Fort Lauderdale

    Lively

  • Fort Lauderdale Central

    Best Service

  • Fort Lauderdale Central

    Best Value

  • Fort Lauderdale Central

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Fort Lauderdale Central

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Federal Bar & Restaurant offers a vibrant atmosphere with "amazing food" and "impeccable service." Guests enjoy watching sports, including pickleball and hockey, while savoring delicious gastropub fare. Perfect for family dinners and gatherings, it boasts "outstanding" dishes and a welcoming staff. A must-visit for a "fantastic meal" and fun experience.

69 Reviews
  1. Timothy

    VIP

    Fort Lauderdale

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great place for a hockey atmosphere. Good food and drinks. Unfortunately if you go for the hockey game you likely won’t hear the sound even when they have it on as the volume is so low. Been here a few times during games and it’s disappointing that they don’t play the volume loud enough to actually hear the game.

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  2. Kathy

    Fort Lauderdale

    13 reviews

    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We love that we could go right after playing pickleball and sit outdoors. We ordered an appetizer that we ended up canceling because either it never got put in or it just took to long. It had already been about 25 minutes and we had finished a cocktail and already put in our dinner order and had not gotten the app. They were out of a few items like miller lite and one of the dinner items. When our entrees were served one of them had not been entered so we just canceled that order. We love the location and the food was good but it was not that busy to have so many things be forgotten.

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  3. Misae

    Miami

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on 21 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved it completely! Everyones food was great and our waiter worked his butt off. If I have t a critique...it would be to make sure all hands are on deck when there is a concert. More staffing would have made our and the workers lived better! ;)

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  4. Pete

    Fort Lauderdale

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    able to watch football and pickleball at the same time and then grab some hockey, good company, good food. Life is good!

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  5. Andrew

    VIP

    Toronto

    50 reviews

    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on 15 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Had the Wed bite burger combo special and what an incredible value. Our server was an amazing asset to the experience. If you love sports or simply delicious gastropub pub fare this spot is for you.

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  6. Rosie

    Fort Lauderdale

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So much fun here! We will be definitely be back soon!

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  7. Jonathan

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 10 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a great server. The food was ok, and I would eat there again.

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  8. Sandi

    VIP

    New York City

    47 reviews

    4.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Noise level is low outside not sure about inside but it is cold inside so remember to bring a sweater. The place is great Good food and great prices.

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  9. Sue

    VIP

    Fort Lauderdale

    199 reviews

    5.0

    199 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service You can watch pickleball if you sit outside or when you arrive, watch hockey Good place to go before a show at The Parker

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  10. Lois

    VIP

    Miami

    38 reviews

    2.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on 23 October 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was good. We sat outside and watched people play pickleball. We ordered the spinach dip and the pasta primavera. They were both terrible . Unfortunately we won’t be back.

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FAQs

The Federal Bar & Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 69 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
Google Map for The Federal Bar & Restaurant

800 NE 8th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304-2867

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Victoria Park
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00–23:00 Fri 11:00–00:00 Sat 10:00–00:00 Sun 10:00–23:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar, Gastro Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Brian Rivera
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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