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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Just in case anyone is reading this... I loved this bar. The space was amazing. Cocktails were great. And the underground dance club was an awesome mix of people that really captured the diversity of Long Beach. I'm absolutely heartbroken that they had to close. I can't imaging investing all that time and money, only to be shuttered indefinitely with insufficient assistance. I'll always treasure my memories here.

I've been to the Federal a few times and have always liked my experience. The best time to go is for their brunch! They have Burlesque brunch on Sundays which is a great time! I came for brunch this past weekend with family. I ordered the wet breakfast burrito and added soyrizo for $2 more, soooo good. I opted for the sauce on the side, which was better for me to portion out the salsa. Everyone else got the crab cake Benedict. My mom and sister's eggs on the Benedict came out cold, but when they told the waitress she got them brand new fresh eggs. You can opt for bottomless mimosas with your meal as well! The mimosas come pre-made to the table in a carafe, so you can pour at your leisure. They refill it once it's empty. To ensure you don't have to endure a long wait, definitely make a reservation. Solid brunch spot in DTLB. Cool vibe and live DJ!

This is one of the most elaborate burger joints I have ever been to. First of all, this restaurant is housed in what was once an enormous bank. From there, they have redesigned the space and turned it into a very beautiful restaurant. When you walk into this restaurant it is reminiscent of the elegant eating establishments of time is gone past. Look at the menu however, and you are brought into modern times. In terms of the menu, they offer a variety of things like burgers, sliders, mac and cheese, and the like. The menu is not a designed for the highly developed culinary palette. Though the burgers and there other items are good, they are not what I would consider great by any means. You know, sometimes you have those really good burgers, those are not with this restaurant offers. In fact, the last burger I had at this restaurant had a good amount of gristle in it. Overall, this restaurant is about atmosphere. It is truly a spectacular place to eat but, you must be aware of the fact of what you are eating, the food is good but it does not equal the atmosphere.

Myself and a group a friends came here on a Saturday for the bottomless mimosas. The bottomless mimosas come with an entree, two options, Silver for $24 and Gold for $34. When I originally heard about the deal, I thought the entrees would be small but the selections were amazing! I got the avocado toast with a street corn and it was amazing! I didn't realize it came with hard boil eggs on top, was happily surprised! They definitely didn't go easy on the avocado which was better to me! My friends got the Chicken and Waffles, Nashville Shrimp and Grits, Crab Cakes Benedict, and Chilaquiles. Everything besides the Crab Cakes has a surprise amount of heat, good but might be tough for someone who doesn't do well with heat! The atmosphere was very chill and mellow, love'd that they had live music. The reason I didn't rate this a 5 star is because of the bathrooms. The bathroom "looked" nice but wasn't very clean. They refilled the soap with water rather than actual soap.. a bit weird but that's my only complaint. I was very impressed with everything here, from the food to the service. I would definitely come back here again if I got the chance! Wish there was a place similar to this in Salt Lake City!

My rating is majority based on the service, or in this case the lack of. It started off nice, we made reservations for a girl's brunch for a party of 4 and got seated immediately. Our waitress took our drink orders and then went missing for a good 20 minutes and we went from happy to hangry real quick. She finally came and took our order... Food took an additional 30ish almost 40 minutes so by this time an hour goes by.. service sucked- no re-fills, no check-ins on how we're doing, sigh a big let down for such a beautiful restaurant. Onto the food... I ordered the TOFU SCRAMBLE TOSTADA, tostada part was stale and tasted old. The tofu scramble was surprisingly delicious, good seasoning and Vegetables had a nice char to it... The dish comes with a side and I ordered a salad, what I got was potatoes, waitress never came by so out of hunger I just ended up settling and eating it My friends ordered: SOY CHORIZO WET BURRITO - She liked it and had no complaints MEAT LOAF BENEDICT - this was dry and only had a dollop of Hollandaise sauce SMOKED SALMON TOAST - the poached Egg was a hard boiled egg and lacked seasoning End note: have low expectations on service and food.. prices are pretty high and there are way more better places around LB to choose from.. save yourself and pass on this one.

This is an old bank converted into a restaurant. That's exactly how it looks from the outside. They have tables on the left and in the center, with a full bar on the right. It's not until you sit down that you can really appreciate the extremely high ceilings, and the lovely chandeliers. You can really appreciate the 1930's architecture, with the original marble floors. I ordered the Reuben sandwich with the house salad as my choice of side. They toothpick a pickle on the top of the sandwich which tasted pretty good. I would definitely order it again. Then again, the next time I visit, I may try one of their bowls, either the poke or Korean bulgogi bowl. The customer at the next table ordered the ladder and it looked and smelled really good.

4 stars for the biscuits i need to start every morning with those delicious flaky pastries smothered in jam and honey butter. Our bartender Aaron was a doll and makes a delicious moscow mule. Our food took a while to come out but we didnt even notice with the live music going on. We got 2 cocktails, the cali veggie burger, biscuits, and the steak caprese and it came out to about $80 with tip. A bit more than we bargained for but i regret nothing.

Food / Taste: - Meat Loaf Benedict - hash browns, spinach, meat loaf, poached free range eggs, chipotle hollandaise. It was really good. I wished it had more flavor though (like spice). - Unforgettable Hash - house cut garlic fries, carnitas style pulled pork, manchego cheese, tomatillo salsa - it was somewhat tangy and sour (in a good way). - Biscuits & Gravy - I was surprised the gravy was the kind you eat at a thanksgiving dinner. It tasted good. The biscuit was light and fluffy. Presentation: It was really nice. Nothing too fancy, but it looks like they made an effort to make it look good. Ambience and Decor: This is a really nice looking bank building. It looks super fancy. It was pretty cool to see the past picture of the bank, and compare it to now. Service: I was quite surprised how long it took to get the food. Since there were only three parties in the entire place, I expected the food to come out faster. Parking: There's a parking structure right next to this place, but there's no easy and free parking spots. Overall, this was a cool place to visit, but the food is kinda pricy. The quality is good, but not the best breakfast food I've ever had. The service was pretty slow, especially since there was only three parties there.

The Federal - Long Beach is one of my favorite Happy Hour venues near work, in Long Beach. I've always encountered great service, decent food and drink selection. There's an adjacent paid parking lot though I like to park over on 3rd, in a structure that offers two hours free. I'm sure there are other lots, maybe some free, however, for Happy Hour, I'm usually in and out before the regular prices kick in. The venue is great for groups as I've been here for a Yelp event, as well as work functions in addition to just running solo. There's the Underground - club and lounge like set up - on my most recent visit, toured it as a coworker/friend is looking for venues for a special occasion coming up. See pics. I know there are lot of places in Long Beach these days but as I mentioned before, it's one of my go to places because The Federal has been consistently good to me.

Great NYE place to celebrate!! This was my first time celebrating New Years at The Federal. It was such a great choice. From the ambience to the cool interior, this place was one of my favorites to celebrate NYE. I actually have not eaten here before, so I was a little nervous about the food being good since it's known for its speakeasy/club down below. The food did not disappoint though! -poutine was very good. The beef was tender and it is shareable. -the beef shank with mashed potatoes was very yummy and also tender -the salmon was pretty standard and the size of my hand (for scale) lol -the party bowl was huge. A lot of tequila and pretty stiff lol -the sashimi was a little small and ok. Make reservations for NYE, so you can get a table. The DJ was not bad. You get free champagne right before midnight. Otherwise you have to pay 165$ (if i remember correctly) for AYCD. Which isn't bad at all. I would do this place again and maybe celebrate down below too, but the line was a hour long although we dined in already. No special treatment although you dine in! But, the restaurant side is just as fun with the bar and DJ!

I've been here twice for Saturday brunch and the food was great both times! No wait and easy parking. Super easy to get to... Great friendly service, and each time there was some type of live music. The menu was different each time, so I assume they change it frequently. I was looking forward to eating what I had before, but, that wasn't an option. It's a somewhat limited menu. Please provide paper napkins under the drinks (table dining). The water glass sweats and it's a sloppy mess. How about some cool reusable (those pressboard kind) coasters printed w/Federal motif? I will definitely come back!

Speakeasy bar. Super cool concept but came too early so I was bored and Nobody approached us take a drink order.

We've been here only two times, but I definitely want to go back more often. It's one of the classiest restaurants in Long Beach. Their dining menu is minimal, but all of the recipes are creative and delicious. The drinks menu is extensive and the happy hour is a great deal. I was pleased with their quick wait staff and regular water refills. The environment is the real strength of The Federal. It's in an old bank, and the entire room looks grand. This is the perfect place for any special occasion.

This place was awesome! It was originally a bank but it has been converted into a restaurant/ bar up top, a nightclub downstairs in the vault room, and a speak easy in the back. We went on a Friday for the 90s throwbacks, but when we needed to change it up we hit up the EDM in the speakeasy, and cooled off upstairs in the restaurant bar. The 90s music was more R&B than hip hop but we made it work. The bpm could have been bumped up a little bit that night. The bartenders were nice and the drink prices were reasonable. The decor of the building stemmed from the great bones that the bank left behind. Valet parking was around $10-15. The next time I'm back in Long Beach, I'll definitely be back here and also want to try some of the other fun looking bars in the area.

I had the Federal Burger with sweet potato fries and a side Caesar! Delicious! The burger was perfectly rare! And the salad had what I think was scratch made dressing! I can't wait to come back! Maybe tomorrow??? And the service was super great!

Came here for my Sunday brunch (w/a reservation). They have a silver/gold menu of lower/higher priced brunch items. Their vault special includes one silver/gold entrée & bottomless mimosas for about $10 more (so $24 for silver & $34 for gold). They bring a mimosa pitcher & pour your glass for you. I've been craving crab cakes so I got the crab cake benedict ($24) off the gold menu. It came with 3 crab cakes & poached eggs, spinach, & chipotle hollandaise sauce. It was bomb & I was basically licked my plate clean. It also came with potatoes (w/bell peppers & onions) which were also crispy & perfect. My friends ordered the french toast & meat loaf benedict & enjoyed them as well. They also brought out a rich, dark chocolate cake for the birthday girl :) ! I loved the antique atmosphere of the Federal (the place used to be a bank) & the decor is beautiful. We were seated in a large booth (for 6 of us) but they also have long tables for bigger parties. I spent some time figuring out where to park since it's in downtown LB. Paid $7 for all-day parking in the Diamond parking structure right behind the Federal. Or you can pay $5/hr in the pay-by-space lot next to the restaurant. Service was good, not great, but I would come back!

This place is HUGE! Happy hour Monday all day, tues-sunday 4pm-7pm. $2 off pass-arounds appetizer food, $2off beer, $4 wine, $4 wells, $6 select calls, $2off cocktails. Late night Sunday-Thursday 9pm-close $2off beer, $6 calls. Decent food. Great staff. Lots of room. Great for small to larger parties. Restaurant/bar type seating all over. Speakeasy entry is located in this place.

Come here for an affordable brunch + bottomless mimosa morning! = L O C A T I O N = They're in downtown LB, so the parking is...downtown parking. There are plenty of lots around that are pretty cheap, though. I love repurposed spaces, and The Federal (after federal reserve, maybe?) is a gorgeous bank turned restaurant with vaulted (heheh) ceilings and chandeliers. They keep the opulent 20's vibe going with waitresses dressed as flappers and jazzy music. Apparently there is a speakeasy downstairs, but I did not get to check it out. = F O O D // D R I N K = SILVER VAULT SPECIAL $22 - comes with your choice of any item on the Silver menu, and bottomless mimosas! + SMOKED SALMON TOAST ($16): Basically, this is a bagel and lox but with poached eggs, spinach, and toast instead of a bagel. If you look at my picture, it's kind of thrown on the plate and looks like a salad. It tasted ok, but the eggs were more over-easy. My friend had the burger, which looked way better than my choice or the wet burrito (look at the pic; why is it so square??). I felt initially that the mimosas were pretty weak, but they sure snuck up on me! = S E R V I C E = Neither here nor there. They do text backs when a table is ready which is always nice. The process of receiving our food was long and arduous, but since the mimosas hit the table first, we didn't care that much! Our server was very nice and quick to refill our carafe, so I must have been something with the kitchen. She also didn't try to rush us out! I'd come back again for the deals, even though the food was just ok! Normally places will charge an additional $20 just for the mimosas, so I'd call it a win. ==== Food: 3 // Service: 3 // Environment: 5 // Price: 5

Bottomless mimosas? Check. Great servers? Check? Cool retro ambiance? Check. Food? Inconsistent. The Federal is a classy place and i love that servers look like flapper girls. Even the mimosas are served in the old fashioned champagne glasses! ( our IG pics were on point)Our server was the nicest! She made sure our glasses weren't emptied and that our food arrived in a timely fashion. I appreciated her efforts! :) Bottomless mimosas are $15. If you do their brunch special on the silver menu it's about 25 for an entree and bottomless mimosas. If you do the gold menu it's about 35 for the bottomless and their upgraded menu entrees. Here is where it's gets frustrating.... so I ordered the red velvet chicken and waffles from the upgraded menu. It was the most disappointing chicken and and waffles I've ever had! 4 super tiny pieces of chicken and 3 pieces of waffle! Presentation was beautiful but execution wasn't there at all. The chicken was dry and flavorless as were the waffles. I was severely disappointed. I paid 35 for endless mimosas and a picturesque looking meal. I actually left hungry. The others at the table were satisfied with their regular silver menu items which seemed way more satisfying and cheaper. I sampled the burger which tasted amazing. If I ever came back I would do the silver menu for sure. All in all I would say it was a fun experience, even though my food wasn't great the vibes were good and drinks were flowing. I wanted to try the burlesque show downstairs but that is by phone reservation only.

This used to be my favorite spot in LB. the food used to be great, the ambiance used to be attractive. And now here we are. Today, the husband and I decided to pay a visit since it has been a while. I did notice prior to leaving our house that the Yelp stars had dropped from a year ago, but I thought "no way, this was our place to go to before it couldn't have dropped that much..." The first thing to come out were biscuits and jam. Basically browned hockey pucks with the compilation of yesterday's left over butter trays shoved into a ramekin on the plate. Jam was jam. There wasn't enough bottomless mimosa to moisten the dry crumbs of those pucks to save my life. Next out was a "freebee" which I assumed we were the guinea pigs for because that was APPALLING. It resembled some cheesy-flat bread concoction that was more like stale parmesan super-sized crackers with some kind of cilantro avocado dip. It was just weird. We didn't ask for it, and it wasn't welcomed. Turns out it was served to all who came today. Finally entrees rolled up (crab cake benedicts) and I was excited for redemption. WRONG. The cup of potatoes had a higher ratio of peppers and onions than the starchy root, and whatever was left of potatoes were soggy, and OVERLY spiced. Crab cakes resembled and tasted like something on sale in the freezer section of your local grocery store. I picked and picked at the deep-fried frisbees and found what I think was crab, but could've been pollock. There was more breadcrumbs than anything else. The takeaway: our server was the sweetest and most attentive person; our mimosas were always filled and the only food-credit deserved are the perfectly poached eggs(two stars for that). Otherwise, avoid this place for Sunday Brunch if you can. Management should take note that there are certain food items you just CAN'T cut corners for.

I was disappointed. I was tempted to purchase from either the silver ($24) or gold ($34) menu which includes bottomless mimosas, but I was on a budget. I decided to order a side of the French toast with berries, two scrambled eggs, and sausage (not pictured). The French toast was burnt on the outside and mushy on the inside. They provide you with just enough syrup which comes in a cute, silver bell creamer, but don't provide you with butter. I assumed they buttered the toast themselves, but they tasted bland. The scrambled eggs aren't fresh either. They taste like they come in a bag or carton, like how hotel buffets typically prepare eggs. The sausages (3 FAT links) had a sweet flavor and were just okay. I would've given just one star, but it gets two because of the restaurant's interior. I had high hopes about the quality of the food just from the ambiance of the restaurant because it's GORGEOUS inside. The fact that it also used to be a bank adds to it's charm and rich history. My immediate thoughts were that it was renovated by Disney Imagineers who have worked on the inside queue of Tower of Terror and Haunted Mansion. If you have your heart set on giving this restaurant a try, I recommend getting the chilaquiles. One of my friends ordered it and I immediately regretted what I had ordered after he offered for me to try some. Other than that, from my experience alone, I can understand why this restaurant is given 3 and a half stars overall.

Excellent service and presentation. This is a beautiful, classic venue. The food is delicious especially the bone marrow appetizer. It's elegant ambiance but casual too. There was a lively Happy Hour at the bar close to our table. Came here for date night. Only thing is that it's a bit dim as we had arrived before dusk.

For my first time being there it was a nice fancy place I usually don't eat carbs but I did indulge because I asked for Brussel sprouts and they didn't have any they said but it's on there yelp pictures buT I didn't say anything so it was nice but we kept looking for our server and she was always no where to be found or like not Aaron ding to use when we were re looking for her or waving our hand to Catt his her attention

This place is beautiful. The inside has a very elegant appeal. The high ceiling and the Darkwood throughout speaks class and style. The bar tenders were amazing. I had a dirty martini and it was made perfectly. It is located in a fun part of downtown Long Beach and will definitely by my stop for an evening drink.

I popped in here with a gaggle of ladies to grab a drink and laugh during our wedding dress pub crawl. All of the bar tenders were nice and accommodating, and even though the inside was packed, we were allowed to sit outside on the patio while we sipped our drinks. The venue is gorgeous, and the drinks fuel a punch. It was a nice and relaxing (albeit filled with laughter) stop on our crawl. I would like to go back and try out their foods eventually.

The federal bar definitely has a great ambiance. It's a beautiful setting great for private dining or bringing a small Party. I went with two friends for brunch and the portions and pricing were perfect (for a seaside city). The garlic fries are also some of the best fries I have ever had. The $22 brunch is fantastic for those interested in bottomless mimosas. If the average enter costs $15, then you basically get bottomless mimosas for $7(which is unheard of)! They can also be flexible with some of the menu items for people who dietary restrictions. Highly recommended for locals and tourists!

My Go to brunch place whenever I want an affordable breakfast with friends & Mimosas. Great service and excellent experience. The wait can get kind of crazy so I always encourage checking in early. MU

We came here for the first time for a date night. I loved the habanero burger! And the fries were so gooooood. Our waitress was so sweet and super attentive. We are definitely coming back. We sat at the bar downstairs too and that was a cool experience!!

This is a Saturday BRUNCH review: First off, the place is beautiful. I love that it used to be a bank -it gives it character. It was also giving me some 1920s Gatsby vibes which I really dig. We made a reservation for 11am but it was relatively empty so that wasn't necessary I recommend for brunch because you can get $24 for 2hours of bottomless mimosas + an entree from their silver list (or $34 if you want an entree from their gold list). That's a really good deal!! I ordered the "unforgettable hash" -it's basically fries with salsa, shredded chicken, and cheese on top (you can also order guac and egg for extra). I enjoyed it a lot and the portion size looked small but was just enough to fill me up. Someone in my party ordered the vegetarian "wet burrito". It was huge and she could only finish half of it (but she mentioned that it actually tasted better when she reheated it at home!) Service was fine. I can't complain.

My partner and I had been wanting to try this place for months. 3 stars because of the food. I was disappointed. Although their brunch menu has a variety of meals, and their special of bottomless mimosas is cheap compared to others, I did not enjoy it. My partner and I struggled to finish. We were really hungry and had drove an hour for this. The ambience and decor is sooo mesmerizing though. I felt like I was in a 1920s movie. The service was good. They are all helpful and nice. This place is also good for birthday parties 8 & up. It sucks but I won't be coming back because food taste is really important for me :/

The bouncer seemed to be on a personal power trip with the dress code as he would not allow men to wear shorts (not athletic shorts these were expensive cotton shorts) yet women were allowed to wear them, however on their website the dress code section makes no mention of this policy (see attached screenshot). They also wouldn't let women in that don't have backs to their shoes, once again not mentioned on their website under the dress code section. We were trying to join a wedding after party but were prevented from doing so due to fascist dress code rules, effectively ruining our night. Despite wearing nice and expensive summer casual clothes our party was not allowed to enter and join the rest of our group which was wearing jeans and t-shirts. Very disappointing considering these "rules" enforced by the bouncer aren't published on their website

We met a most charismatic, charming fellow yelpèr, but we didn't get a chancè to say goodbye since we told that we needed to get up after we were told we could sit and AFTER we plàced our order. The reason was that the table was reserved. There was no sign on the table and the "reservation" was for àn hour later. I have learned that this is a used ploy. We did not get up. We were sure that we łeft with àmple time for removal of our mediocre wine'ß glasses, Sôrry about the tip, or lack thereof. Still we might return for the many non iGèn nicieties, îf the "hosti" are "cool" ènough. Well repurposed, beautiful temples of capitalism make for the most èlegant of spaces. And this space exceeds in the endeavor...I saw no obvîous destruction of fine craftsmanship.. Practicàlly can see the ghosts of old depositors.

Came on a Tuesday hoping they still had the two-fer Tuesday deal, but instead it's 2$ tacos, which is equally as satisfying. Asada comes with a pile of meat (rare) and the shrimp came with 4+ pieces! We ordered the Mac and cheese, but it seemed like the bartender forgot so we reminded him. Turns out he was super apologetic and even mixed is two drinks on the house! 8 tacos, Mac and cheese, and 5 drinks (most of them weren't happy hour alcohols) put us shy of 100$ including tip. I'm sure if you just ordered well drinks it be significantly cheaper, but well alcohol is gross. Found a new love for a dirty vodka martini! The servers dress cute and the atmosphere is a speakeasy. Overall good experience. I personally parked off of pine and Broadway in the public parking lot.

The Weekend Brunch for two is a great deal, but only if you really like mimosas. Otherwise, a la carte is probably the way to go. I got the Shakshuka. With its creamy polenta, tomato sauce, egg, sour cream, and bread to sop it all up, it's a fantastic brunch item. And the tomato sauce was very meaty. My wife opted for the Fed Classic. Similar to my Shakshuka, it also had a nice polenta base and big chunks of short rib and two poached eggs. The spinach and hollandaise round it out nicely. My friend let me try her smoked salmon toast, which was quite solid. We went through a few mimosas there, taking full advantage of the bottomless mimosas. Our waitress Bryce took good care of us. The restaurant has a nice decor with a kind of classy lounge feel. Add two people playing/singing some chill jazz tunes and you've got a great brunch experience. Highly recommended.

Within two days of writing my review I received an email from the owner apologizing for my under cooked meal and offering me a gift card. In addition, he will be sharing my review with his team. I love great customer service! Accidents do happen, what matters most is how we go about correcting them and ensuring they don't happen again. Finally, it's great to know that there are still businesses out there that genuinely care about the experience of the customer. It's far easier to ignore a negative review than to be open and address it. I'll still be playing it safe and getting the burgers though for a little while :)

Definitely a place I would go again. I can't believe I lived in Long Beach this long and I've never been here. I've always heard of it and know many people who have visited, but I've never been myself. Came in on a Saturday morning for brunch at 11 AM the place was pretty empty. It is very large inside and very nice decor. parking just like any other downtown city is very challenging, but there are many lots nearby. We got the bottomless Mimosa's, biscuits, bacon, chilequilles, as well as the crab cakes! can you tell we were hungry! There were so many options on the menu it was very hard to decide. anyhow I will say that everything was magnificent all the food was great and the service was good too. The waitress was very good at keeping the carafe filled with mimosa as well. Will I return?? Hell yes!

Bottomless mimosas! Came here for brunch on a Saturday morning without reservations and we were seated right away in the bar area. I would recommend either arriving early or making reservations because this place gets very busy closer to noon. I don't eat eggs, so I was glad that they had a vegan option on their brunch menu. The Blueberry Muffin Bake was okay, but a little too dense for my taste. I'm not sure I would order this again. The hash browns (which were more like homestyle potatoes) were delicious! They also came with a cute little ketchup bottle. Service was great. I hate having to waive down a waiter to get a refill on my mimosa, but that was definitely not a problem here. It's a bit pricey at $22 per person (includes entree and mimosas) but I would come here again! Parking tip: you have to pay per hour at the lot next door, but park down the block for a $5 flat rate. Very convenient if you want to walk around the area afterwards.

Omg the Short Rib Poutine is amazing! Best thing I've eaten probably since the last Yelp review that I said that. It was so good! Also their happy hour is pretty awesome. You can get unlimited sangria and a menu item for $20. Happy hour is from 5-7pm daily. We were there just in time to get the benefits. The place is cute and has an old federal building feel. I gave it a 4star rating because the service was just ok. I could've used a bit more attentiveness. We enjoyed everything we ate and will definitely be going back when we are in Long Beach.

This club is kind of shabby, looks more of a dive bar. We reserved a bottle earlier, when we arrived the waitress told us there was no table left, what?!! Good thing was she managed to give us a shared table, so we had to share a table with some ppl, they were very friendly, but I think it was very unprofessional of them to over sold tables in the first place. I don't know why they didn't have real glasses, it was cheap to use plastic cups at a table, WTH! And our waitress only dropped by 2 or 3 times to check on us, didn't even mix drinks for us much. One of the worst "bottle service" I have ever experienced! It was bottle WITHOUT service! We will never come back here again, what a waste of my time and energy!

Charming is such an understatement! This place was so magical and it helped that the food and service was amazing as well! I gobbled most of the appetizers and my friends food that evening ha. From top to bottom this establishment screamed personality. It's crazy to think that this place used to be a bank. I would have loved to have experienced the speak easy as well but it had a private party that night. Maybe more reason to head over here thrice more!

Overall: With so many awesome options within steps if this place, just go somewhere else; it's not worth it here. Service: It's almost unbelievable how bad my first (and likely only) visit to this place was last night. I was there as part of a group celebrating a birthday. To be completely fair, not everyone arrived at the same time, so I totally understand some lag in service due to that. But, what we experienced was not that. It was simply inattentive, absent service. Our server went half hours or more between bringing out drinks, over an hour and a half to take our food order, most orders came out wrong, and when we finally got fed up, we requested to speak to the manager. Ugh, i haaate having to do that. Still, it was that bad so we did. That was futile. He feigned concern, then never followed up. Food: Like i said, most orders came out wrong or incomplete. There's a $20 cake fee, which is bad because the cake was mangled, not cut. Also, at one point they had lost it. Wtf?! The drinks were good, when we could actually get them. I had one called the Final Straw which was delicious and soooooo appropriately named.

I visited on 12/16/18 for brunch. I made a reservation a week before as I was celebrating my birthday with 10 people. They were very accommodating and made sure to call to confirm 2 times before my reservation date. Staff were very friendly and our waitress was amazing. We understand it's tough dealing with such a big party but she did great! Our food was delicious! My party ordered different things from the brunch menu and they all were happy with their choice. Bottomless mimosas were also great. My only complaint is that everything took too long to come out. We waited about an hour and a half for our food and when the mimosa jar ran out it took awhile to get it refilled. Brunch is a busy time, I get it. If you go be ready for a wait. It was worth it though, I'll definitely be visiting again!

This review is based on brunch only* As with any Sunday, my wonderful boyfriend wanted brunch and picked The Federal. This is a place he RAVES about and used to visit frequently when he lived in the area years ago. As a native Californian, how could I say no to our state cuisine? Walking into the restaurant itself is such a visual pleasure. Talk about a great first impression! Gorgeous chandeliers, tall ceilings, beautiful furniture, and according to the host, a 45-minute wait for a table! That's always a good sign! As we were walk-ins the only available table was at the bar so we opted for that. Service was slow, they looked busy. When the bartender did finally come over, I felt like he was completely out of breath. He was talking and rushing so fast I became overwhelmed by what was happening. We ordered bottomless mimosas (just champagne for me though bc that's better than a mimosa). Food took a bit but was honestly not great or worth the money. We both picked a dish from the Gold menu and w bottomless at $15, I paid ~$19 for the "Aguachile" dish which was essentially over poached shrimp with the spiciest green sauce. Don't get me wrong, I C R A V E spicy food but this dish was just spicy and citrus. I ended up stealing my boyfriend egg from his steak and eggs just to cut it with some fat so I could actually eat something. Boyfriend dish did not come cooked to the right temperature (asked for rare, got medium well). Overall: will not be coming back. Bad brunch in California just doesn't fly, it's what fuels us. We look forward to it every week and The Federal is not it.

I just received a voucher for one free drink here, as part of an event a couple weeks ago, and last weekend, I popped in to spend it. Based on previous experience, I wasn't expecting to be particularly impressed (I hadn't been here in a couple years, *because* the last time I was there, I didn't think the drinks were that impressive, certainly for the price, but hey, it was free!) I was expecting it to still look just as awesome as it always does, but to be a bit disappointing regarding the quality of the drinks themselves. Well, anyway, I was *solidly* surprised, so I'm updating my review. Note, this update *only* encompasses their bar, especially during happy hour, which I happened to also be there for. My previous review stands as far as food goes (tasty but overpriced), but they've massively revamped their drinks menu since I was there last, for the (significantly) better. I expect to be back fairly often for drinks now, based on my most recent experience (great drinks, great service, great prices, and yes, also great ambiance. That last one's the least important to me, but still, it is a pretty cool place.) Their happy hour on beer is 2 dollars off full pours, and a dollar off half pours. That meant during happy hour, when I was there, you could get 9oz of Smog City's coffee porter for $3.50 - heck yes! That's cheaper than at the brewery! (And a great beer. I haven't been back since then, though, so I can't say as of now how frequently they rotate, but regardless, I'm expecting great deals on beer now.) Happy hour is until 7, and includes Saturday, because DTLB is freaking awesome when it comes to happy hours on Saturday. Sadly, as far as cocktails, only their cheap wells are made cheaper on happy hour, not the fancy stuff. But happily (for me and for them), they said the voucher was good for *any* one free drink, so clearly I went with a $14 mezcal punch that advertised it would hit all my favorite cocktail notes: mezcal, smoky, spicy, citrus. I would go so far as to say that it tasted like a $14 cocktail. Granted, I probably wouldn't come *back* for that cocktail for $14 again at this location, but that's only because The Harbor is literally next door, where I can get a cocktail for $8 (if it's happy hour) that'll hit all the same notes if I want, because The Harbor has the best happy hour in Long Beach, and probably all of SoCal. But if The Harbor stopped having such a great HH, or if me and that same drink were together at a bar somewhere that *wasn't* right next door to The Harbor, I absolutely would pay $14 again for that drink, and that is pretty high praise. Still probably wouldn't be back for food, though. (Though if I were already there for a HH beer, I might *get* some food - they do have some appetizers on happy hour, and again, the food's pretty good, just too pricey. Their appetizers are $2 off for HH, which makes them only *kinda* pricey. I haven't tried the food in a couple years, but I might again at some point, in which case I'll update this.) p.s. I also loved that they played super-classy jazz instead of typical bar music, and also, that they played it at a perfect volume, where you could enjoy the music, but you could also hear yourself think/other people talk. Definitely *not* a "get sloppy drunk" kind of bar, which means it's my kind of bar.

My first time here, (to eat that is). The place is absolutely magnificent inside. I used to come here occasionally when it was the old "Vault", usually for business lunches but also for drinks. To be honest, it was nice then but I think the new owners have definitely stepped it up a notch or two. Stunningly beautiful interior architecture, great service, (with a smile), delicious food and a fantastic drink selection. One can't ask for much more than that. My daughter and I started off with the Bacon Wrapped Brussell Sprouts which were crazy good and topped off that off with a pair of Smog City Pilsners. Our entree's consisted of the Tuna Sandwich (which was HUGE) and garlic fries for my daughter while I tackled, (at least attempted to tackle), the smokehouse burger and side salad. To put it bluntly, we could have shared either of our meals and been totally satisfied with the portion size. Both sandwiches were so large we had to dissect them before even attempting to bite into 'em!!! Add a beer flight and I was as happy as a pig in slop!!! Will definitely go back and this time take the wife for the overall experience!!!

Went here last night for dinner and my going away party from my old job to current. First the dinner. I ordered the Mexican corn flatbread it was good. But a little saucy. A little less sauce and it would be perfect, for me. Also ordered the parmesan garlic fries. Looooovvvvveeee them flavor is spot on. Also order a couple of margaritas both were great. Our server was great and always attentive Ashley was amazing. Now the club. Not much to say except my friends and I had a great time. Thank you Federal Bar. Hope was awesome with helping me get bottle service. Also loved how I could make reservations online

This place has everything you want if you want to dine and drink in the past. Located in the Beautiful unique and vintage 1920s architecture and decor of the old security Pacific Bank downtown Long Beach, it's like you stepped back into the early 1920s Long Beach. The waitresses even have new sequenced 1920's flapper like outfits that they wear and there's plenty of great food that is prepared wonderfully, and don't miss the grilled Brussels sprouts. All the plates have good looking presentation, Not to mention a bar with a good selection of spirits, beers and cocktails to choose from. There is only one thing that's preventing this perfect vintage looking establishment to be complete. It's the music that they stream (I assume it's perhaps from Pandora) seems to mostly be from the 60's Motown era or some great sounding blues. But the problem with that is (in my humble opinion) that it doesn't match the great ambience and vibe they are going for. The Federal needs to be streaming "vintage jazz" like Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington and Count Basie music and then everything would be complete and perfect for the look and feel that they're trying to Promote.

The burger and the chicken fries were delicious! Lots of drunk people stumbling around for the weekend bottomless. $25 for food and bottomless, def a good deal since burger alone was about $15. About $10 more or so. There's also a $35 menu with "better" food options but the burger was g It took about 45 min to get our food after being seated w yelp reservation online. Which was way longer than expected but since the food was good, I am forgiving!

The federal bar has always been my go to spot on Sundays for brunch since they have an amazing deal!!! ($24 with unlimited mimosas, depending on what you order). Plus live music! And beautiful chandeliers! Which is all super romantic. Now fast forward to today and everything I have learned about this historical location (used to be a bank). Anyways Chester has always been my go to bartender because everything made by him has always been amazing! I'm a huge alcoholic beverage critic and he's been on point on every drink. Today o tasted the new drink on the menu which contain bourbon (which I never drink, I'm a vodka girl) and I kid u not it was amazing! Definitely recommend it!! The presentation was amazing and the taste was bitter but super sweet! Honestly I really really enjoyed it! Thank you Chester! You da best!