Steakhouse
The Federal
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Starters
Charcuterie
Assorted Italian Meats, House Marinated Olives, Cornichons, Local Jam & Garlic Toast$26.00
Cheese Board
Hand Selected Cheeses$26.00
Crab Cakes
Remoulade & Lemon$24.00
Steak Tartare
Cognac Mustard, Capers, Onion, Parsley, Cornichons & Toasted Baguette$19.00
Carpaccio
Pecorino Cheese, Arugula, Capers & Extra Virgin Olive Oil$19.00
Rockefeller
Six Oysters Baked with Spinach, Parmesan Cheese & Pernod Anise Liquor$27.00
Shrimp Skewers
Brushed With Scampi Sauce$19.00
Escargot
Baked in garlic-parsley and Pernod anise liquor served with olive oil baguette$21.00
Clams Casino
Eight Littleneck Clams Baked w/ Bacon, Garlic & Parmesan Breadcrumbs$21.00
Calamari
Cherry Peppers & Pomodoro Sauce$21.00
Fried Clams
Fresh Fried Whole Belly Clams, House Tartar & Lemon$29.00OUT OF STOCK
Raw Bar
Oysters 6
Cocktail Sauce & Champagne Mignonette$24.00
Shrimp Cocktail 6
Cocktail Sauce & Fresh Lemon$24.00
Tuna Tartare
Cucumber, Avocado, Seaweed Salad & Citrus Vinaigrette$22.00
Littleneck Clams 8
8 fresh shucked littleneck clams$19.00
Chilled Lobster Tail
Cocktail Sauce & Lemon$35.00
Shellfish Tower
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail, Lobster Tails, Local Oysters, Littleneck Clams & Tuna Tartare$125.00ADD 1 OYSTER
$4.00ADD 1 SHRIMP
$4.00
Salads & Soup
Chowder
$12.00
Caesar Salad
White Anchovies, Garlic Croutons & Parmesan Cheese$14.00
Beet & Goat Cheese
Red and Golden Beets, Fried Goat Cheese, Pistachio Nuts, Arugula, & Citrus Vinaigrette$15.00
Wedge Salad
Bacon, Cherry Tomatoes & Blue Cheese$15.00
Prosciutto & Burrata
Sliced Prosciutto di Parma, Fresh Burrata, Red Wine Poached Pear, Arugula & EVOO$25.00
Mixed Greens
Aged Balsamic Vinaigrette, Cherry Tomatoes, Red Onion, Cucumber, Shredded Carrots, Radishes, Garlic Parmesan Crouton$14.00
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$30.00
Entrees
Vongole
Littleneck Clams, Garlic & White Wine$27.00
Bolognese
Veal & Wild Boar Ragu, Rigatoni & Parmesan Reggiano$29.00
Orecchiette
Orecchiette Pasta, Sausage Crumble, Broccolini & Chili Flakes$29.00
Lemon-Basil Primavera
Spaghetti, Lemon, Basil, Garlic, White Wine & Seasonal Vegetables$26.00
Veal Tortelloni
Cherry Tomatoes, Basil & Arneis Wine Sauce$30.00
Short Rib Ragu Pasta
Braised Short Rib & Tomato Ragu with Carrots over Fresh Pappardelle$30.00
Panko Crusted Haddock
Lemon Risotto, Asparagus & Herb Lemon Butter$38.00
Baked Stuffed Shrimp
Five Baked Crab Stuffed Shrimp, Drawn Butter, Lemon & Aparagus$42.00
Grilled Swordfish
Shrimp, Baby Spinach, Cherry Tomatoes, Scampi Sauce$38.00
Grilled Atlantic Salmon
Mashed Potatoes, Broccolini & Pinot Noir Sauce$36.00
Sesame Crusted Ahi Tuna
Sweet Potato Puree, Gingered Bok Choy & Wasabi Aioli$48.00
Halibut
Herb Lemon Butter Sauce, Cherry Tomatoes & Spring Vegetables$48.00
Veal Saltimbocca
Pan Sauteed Veal Scallopini, Fontina Cheese, Prosciutto & Tagliatelle Pasta$42.00Duck
Roasted Duck Breast and Confit Leg, Mashed Potatoes, & Amarena Cherry Rosemary Au Jus$48.00
Brick Chicken
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Asparagus & Arneis Beurre Blanc$38.00
Pork Chop
Soft Polenta, Red Wine Poached Pear & Pork Jus$42.00
Skirt Steak Frites
Garlic Butter & Parm French Fries$44.00
Braised Short Rib
Mashed Potatoes & Carrots$44.00
Chops
Chef's Specials
Tuesday : Frutti di Mare
Calamari, Littleneck Clams, Scallops, Shrimp, Lobster, Pomodoro Sauce & Spaghetti$46.00OUT OF STOCKWednesday: Veal Osso Buco
Roasted Vegetables & Parmesan Polenta$64.00OUT OF STOCK
Thursday : Pork Milanesa
Bone-In Pork Cutlet served with Lemon Caper Sauce, Arugula & Shaved Pecorino$42.00OUT OF STOCK
Friday : Catch of the Day
Fish and Chips, Served with French Fries and House Made Tartar Sauce$49.00OUT OF STOCK
Friday : Beef Wellington
Friday Special- Individual Puff Pastry Wrapped Filet w/ Liver and Mushroom Duxelle ***MEDIUM RARE ONLY***$58.00OUT OF STOCKSaturday: Wellington
Classic Wellington Baked in Puff Pastry with Liver & Mushroom Duxelle$58.00OUT OF STOCKThe Turkey Dinner
Roasted Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Butternut Sqaush, Stuffing, Green Beans Cranberry Sauce & Gravy$60.00OUT OF STOCK
Desserts
Baklava Cheesecake
Graham Cracker Crust, Pistachio Walnut Crumble, Crispy Phyllo & Honey Syrup$14.00
Blood Orange Bar
Shortbread Crust, Sour Candied Orange & Orange Segments$14.00
Flourless Chocolate Cake
Strawberry Curd, Rolled Wafer Cookie & Fresh Strawberry GF$14.00
Cannoncini
Puff Pastry, Vanilla Cream & Salted Caramel Sauce$14.00
Cannolis
Traditional Ricotta Cream, Chocolate Sauce & Chocolate Chips$13.00
Tiramisu
Lady Fingers soaked in Espresso with Mascarpone Cream & Cocoa Powder$15.00
Bolognese
$29.00
Veal & Wild Boar Ragu, Rigatoni & Parmesan Reggiano
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All hours
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 4:15 pm - 8:45 pm |
| Wednesday | 4:15 pm - 8:45 pm |
| Thursday | 4:15 pm - 8:45 pm |
| Friday | 12:00 pm - 9:45 pm |
| Saturday | 4:15 pm - 9:45 pm |
Restaurant info
The Federal is an exciting seafood and chophouse with a scratch-made, chef driven kitchen. The restaurant is upscale, affordable, comfortable, and relaxed. Located in Waltham, MA in the Market Basket Plaza, we look forward to serving you soon.
Location
74 Tower Road, Waltham, MA 02451
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