The Federal Long Beach

I went for New Year's Eve and got the salad and the sea bass, and my girlfriend got the pumpkin soup and braised beef short rib. For dessert I chose the chocolate cake and she had the carrot cake. Everything was delicious. The drinks tasted a little different but they were strong. Over all, it was great quality food, the service was great and I can't wait to come back again.

Had nothing but great experiences at The Federal Bar. Whether hosting events or simply sneaking into the speak easy, we always enjoy our experience. The food and cocktails are great and the beer selection is always solid. Next time you're there see if you can get them to make you a bacon bloody mary. We've been trying to get it on the menu for years! 🥓🍹

The food is pretty good, original and in a pretty cool atmosphere. Prices are surprisingly good for what and where you're getting it. We had the brunch. We didn't know we needed a reservation but host was very nice and did find us a place for six and hardly waited. She was very nice. You do have to pay for parking but there are several parking structures nearby. We paid a flat $7 for underground parking. Would and will go back again. Might just make it our Father's Day tradition.

The ambience in this place is great. I love the architectural detail. The service was good. I got the short rib poutine. It was amazing. They also have a great drink selection. I'll definitely hit this place up next time I'm in Long Beach.

I have always loved their food, but yesterday was a huge let down. They have a new menu, and was excited to try the chilaquiles. My whole party wasn't there yet so we got some biscuits and jam meanwhile we waited for the rest of the group to arrive at the bar. They were stiff and cold ): who knew you could mess up biscuits! We didn't end up eating them.. the lady working the bar said she wouldn't have charged me if she had known which was a nice gesture on her part. I did end up paying because I thought she was good and wanted to tip her. Well, when the rest of the party came I ended up ordering my chilaquiles and they were like sad nachos.. they were dry! If you've ever eaten chilaquiles before, you know they are suppose to be soaked in sauce. Not these, they were dry with little sauce in the middle. I also didn't end up eating them.. I know now not to ever get chilaquiles and biscuits there.

The place is beautiful and has so much potential... the drinks were great as well. That being said there are alot of opportunities for growth with the FOH staff. I am only writing this review in hope of the growth of this company as I would love to come back sometime if it does improve.

Was helped 20m after being seated because of a "mix up" that meant we couldnt be acknowldged after being seated (lol?). During this time we noticed that us, and any others seated in the middle of the restaurant have to deal with long lines of drunk and beligerent individuals next to our table, often close enough to brush against your back or make comments on your meal, attempting to enter the back of the restaurant where I guess they make a line to enter their 'special club'. Of course we couldnt order anything other than their late night menu that started at 11pm which we were now definately past. This menu consisted of a hamburger, a hotdog, mac n cheese and a few other basics... these items were VERY good, and they did come out in a reasonable time once ordered. As far as food goes this place deserves 5 stars.

The view of the entire restaurant the moment you walk in is spectacular! The service was just ok; the waitress seemed like she was in a rush the entire time. Whatever we'd ask for, she'd say ok and start walking away before we could even finish or sentence. I had the steak and fries; nothing to write home about. Plus it was cold the moment it arrived to the table. My wife had the Chicken & Biscuits; that's worth ordering again. The chicken was tender and juicy and the mashed potatoes were perfectly done. It was a Thursday night, so they had the "Shakedown" in the basement lounge. The Shakedown is promoted as a DJ who plays a mix of funk, soul, and hip-hop. In the hour that we spent in the basement, the DJ played one James Brown song, one Prince Song, and all the rest hip-hop; which my wife and I aren't necessarily fans of. The drinks are good which is why we stayed as long as we did. Had there been more of a balance of the funk and soul as was promoted, we would have stayed longer. In a nutshell, old bank building was cool, food was ok, drinks were good, music not as promoted, might go again, or maybe not.