Based on 405 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $$$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ Delivery
Address:
74 Tower Rd, Waltham, MA 02451
Phone: (781) 373-1245
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Hours
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed |
| Tuesday | 4–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–9 PM |
| Thursday | 4–9 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 4–10 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
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Reviews
Mary Ramey
Pricy. But definitely great service and food. Best clam chowder we had in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts. I tried the soup everywhere we went and this was this best. The filet mignon was tender and seasoned well (my mom ordered it with the demi glace). The Rockefeller oysters I was dissappointed because the oysters were so tiny, the size of a clam. The lemon helped bring the acidic flavor needed. However, they were tasty overall. The lobster special was spicy, I would say a little too spicy. The taste of the lobster was masked by the seasoning and slightly overcooked. The bread was adequate. However, I think fresh bread or warmed bread would add to the meal. The server was very helpful and we enjoyed the atmosphere. Deserts were very tasty. The kids loved the gelato, creme brulee and tasting the honey cake. However, for the price, I wish the suggested comments are considered.
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Jacob Katz
An amazing steak house in the Waltham area.
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Todd Brown
What a great Italian option here in Waltham. My husband and I went for date night and started off with an almost immediate acknowledgment for some water. Then greeted by our excellent very personable, proffessional yet very down to earth, friendly server, Mariah. For an appetizer we started with the charcuterie board. Then I got the skirt steak and frites. Husband got the pork chop. I’ve had some pretty good cuts of steak before, but I have to say this little gem made my top 5 best steak list. I ordered it rare and you could have cut it with a butter knife. The flavor was like a juice grenade went off in My mouth.
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Jessica Bucci
The food was phenomenal and I’m a picky eater and I love food and this was a superb dining experience. This was better than capitol grill and several other restaurants I’ve been to in my life.
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Oleksii Lysenko
The average restaurant, doesn’t have a soul. Just a good quality food, little bit pricey. The server was really nice, but the hostess and especially manager was weird. The attitude should be improved
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L.A. T
Lovely place to have dinner, excellent service (thanks Kyle). Welcoming staff, with a calm atmosphere. Pear Cosmo and Double Expresso Martini are excellent drinks. Will definitely go back
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Ryan
Just celebrated our anniversary and decided on The Federal for the occasion. I had such a great experience I felt compelled to write a review. Our server (Amanda) was FANTASTIC. My wife and I have spent much of our career in the service industry, so we noticed her attention to detail and service was second to none. And it wasn’t just Amanda, but the entire staff; it was clear everyone was on their “A game”, filling in and helping out where needed. We were so impressed. The food not only rivaled restaurants that are much more expensive, the atmosphere and staff very so warm and inviting. No exaggeration, this was one of the best dining experiences I’ve had in a while. I’ll definitely be coming back and telling my friends about my visit, but most importantly asking that Amanda is our server. She’s in a league above all others. Thank you for the great service!
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Isora Lithgow
My partner and I went and had dinner last night and it was an amazing dinner. Food was great but the service is what really impressed us. From the moment we sat down Amanda was so kind, sweet and made us feel so welcomed. She answered all of our questions, knew the menu like the back of her hand and made us laugh a ton. At the end she even said my name correctly which is often a challenging name for people to pronounce. 5 stars for Amanda !!!
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Johnny Chan
We went here for our anniversary and were delighted. We usually go into the city for a good steak but we now know we can achieve this locally. The Federal is a great steakhouse conveniently located in Waltham shopping strip next to Market Basket. Parking is easy unlike the city. The restaurant is well maintained and upscale. Great bar and patio area, which is really great for summer evenings. The service was great. The food was terrific. Staff was friendly and helpful. Definitely recommended for any occasion.
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Carlos Linera
If you’re looking for a quality dining experience, you must try The Federal.
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