The Federal Rehoboth

4.8

438 Reviews

$30 and under

Unspecified

Make a reservation

2 people

Oct 6, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails

What started as a food truck concept in 2019 then became a beachside bistro in 2021. The Federal, located just a short block from the famed Rehoboth Beach boardwalk has become a full-service, beach casual, fine-dining bistro. The demure restaurant now hosts the two concepts in one space - you can enjoy fritters before dinner, for a happy hour snack, or go for a boardwalk stroll. Federal Fritter menu features a variety of crisp, poppable & snackable fritters, while The Federal menu expands on a way of eating that best defines Todd & Ellen's culinary style, the menu reads like a postcard from the Mid-Atlantic. Chef Gray pays careful attention to the seasons, honoring what the Delmarva region harvests.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Unspecified
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(302) 727-5609
Website
https://www.thefederalrehoboth.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Chef Todd Gray
Catering
From a casual dinner drop-off to full service catering is offered
Private party facilities
Please contact us for private events for groups of 7 - 35 people

Location
62a Rehoboth Ave, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
Neighborhood
Rehoboth Beach
Cross street
2nd Ave
Parking details
None
Public transit
Local bus service stops out of the front of restaurant
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Spirit Dinner Series 2024-2025
$95.00 per person
Oct 18, 2024 - May 23, 2025
Our Fourth Annual Spirit Dinner Season is Back for 2024-2025! Join us for our fourth season of spirited culinary partnerships. The Federal Spirit Dinners are the perfect opportunity to experience and learn about our featured spirit each month. Indulge in a special four-course menu crafted by award-winning Chef Todd Gray, paired with exquisite cocktails created by Ellen Kassoff from our exceptional roster of spirits. (October 18, November 15, December 6, December 13, January 17, February 7, March 14, April 11, May 23, June 6) $95.00 per person plus gratuity
Vine & Dine Wednesday
$45.00 per person
Nov 6, 2024 - May 21, 2025
Vine & Dine: Savor the Season Every Wednesday Join us for Vine & Dine, our mid-week culinary experience that brings the best seasonal and regional ingredients to your table. Each Wednesday, Chef Todd Gray will create a unique four-course dining experience that celebrates the flavors of the off-season at the beach. 4-course $45 | optional wine pairing $20 Elevate your evening with our optional wine pairings to enhance each dish. Whether you're a wine lover or simply looking for a special dining experience, Vine & Dine is your perfect mid-week escape. Reserve your spot now and indulge in the ultimate culinary journey!

Popular dishes

Federal Fisherman's Chowder $17.00
littleneck clams, Maine mussels, sweet shrimp, braised fennel, sesame crostini
Artisanal Cheese Board $18.00
purple haze goat, boxcar cottonbell, barely buzzed cow cheese, fig jam, candied walnuts, focaccia crostini
Rigatoni Pasta Puttanesca$17.00
late summer tomatoes, capers, cracked green olives, Thai basil
Red Oak Leaf and Arugula Salad$16.00
grilled Georgia peaches, pickled fennel, English cucumbers (pb) (gf)
Tempura of Sweet Tiger Shrimp$18.00
arugula salad, pickled fennel, saffron aioli
Equinox Truffled Mac & Cheese$16.00
elbow macaroni, melted Gruyere & panko breadcrumb (veg)

Mains

Sweet Green Pea & Orzo Risotto$31.00
roasted zucchini, baby carrots, backyard mint (pb)
Baked Cannelloni of Spinach & Ricotta $29.00
oyster mushrooms, caramelized onion, parmesan reggiano (veg)
Pan Seared North Carolina Scallops$39.00
butternut squash puree, israeli couscous, Thai basil pesto butter
Slow Cooked Breast of Pennsylvania Duck$37.00
soba noodles, pickled beech mushrooms, english cucumber, toasted sesame
Grilled Black Angus Hanger Steak $38.00
grilled romaine, cherry tomato salad, grilled figs, black garlic aioli (gf)
Pan Fried Chesapeake Catfish $33.00
shrimp etouffee, holy trinity roux, jasmine rice, scallion
House Made Ricotta Gnocchi$42.00
New Bedford scallops, lump crab, gulf shrimp, baby spinach, tomato saffron cream

Dessert

Sicilian Style Chocolate Laced Cannoli$11.00
Italian ricotta, strawberry coulis, candied orange
Granny Smith Apple & Golden Raisin Crisp$11.00
brown sugar crumble, vanilla bean gelato
Tiramisu Layer Cake$11.00
caramel sauce, house-made strawberry ice cream, fresh berries
Apple Pie Fritters$11.00
Granny Smith apple cake, cinnamon & sugar (pb)
Warm Hazelnut Chocolate Bomboloni$11.00
dusted with cinnamon sugar, cappuccino gelato
Tiramisu Layer Cake$11.00
caramel sauce, house-made strawberry ice cream, fresh berries

The Side DIsh

Panko Crusted Fried Green Tomatoes $10.00
spicy red pepper mayo, shaved scallions
Warm Buttermilk Cornbread for 2$8.00
rosemary honey butter & smoked sea salt
Tatiana's Grilled Focaccia for 2$8.00
basil pesto, parmesan reggiano

What 438 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Ocean City / Delaware Shore
Best Overall
Ocean City / Delaware Shore
Best Food
Ocean City / Delaware Shore
Best Service
Ocean City / Delaware Shore
Best Value
Ocean City / Delaware Shore
Innovative
Ocean City / Delaware Shore
Neighborhood gem

438 Reviews

A
Andy
Philadelphia
18 reviews
vip
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great evening and very much enjoyed our meals and the people responsible for preparing and serving it.
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DonnaV
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Perfect for a birthday celebration! Everything that we selected was delicious. Our mains were the Ricotta Gnocchi and the Hanger Steak. Our waiter gave good recommendations and gave us just the right amount of attention. Will be back.
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Julie
Washington DC
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on September 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Chef Todd does an amazing job. Duck was cooked perfectly. Loved the fritters. Crab and corn soup was delicious. We will be back.
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Matthew
Washington DC
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Celebrating my birthday with my wife and read good reviews before booking. We couldn’t have been treated better. Great service, very nice wine list, the food was fantastic and the atmosphere was charming. A+
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Stacy
Key West
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a very nice meal last evening. The soup, salad and entrees were all very fresh and flavorful. Additionally, we each had a cocktail and they were mixed perfectly. The atmosphere is casual and quaint. We will be back.
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Richard
Baltimore
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 12, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Food was good. Noise level was off the charts. Wow. Service was excellent.
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donzie
Philadelphia
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed everything we ordered. Had to get fritters in addition to our entrees. I was worried it would be too much food, but the portion sizes are reasonable. I had the house-made gnocchi with seafood in a saffron cream sauce and it was delicious. Service was very attentive. I don’t think many people know about this place. We will definitely be back and bringing friends next time.
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Lori
Washington DC
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on September 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exquisite as always. Ellen and Todd are The best.
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AnneParris
Washington DC
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on September 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best meal in Rehoboth! Everything was fabulous. Very consistent. The portions were perfectly sized so that we left full, but not stuffed. The only disappointment was we had mentioned a birthday celebration when making the reservation, but there was no acknowledgement by the staff.
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Peter
Washington DC
81 reviews
vip
5.0
81 reviews
Dined on August 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Outstanding food prepared by 5-time James Beard award nominee Todd Grey in this cozy bistro. Wonderful, caring servers.
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FAQs

The Federal Rehoboth offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (302) 727-5609.

The Federal Rehoboth is rated 4.8 stars by 438 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Oct 6, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

62a Rehoboth Ave, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
2nd Ave
Neighborhood
Rehoboth Beach
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Unspecified
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Public transit
Local bus service stops out of the front of restaurant
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Todd Gray
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.thefederalrehoboth.com/
Phone number
(302) 727-5609
Catering
From a casual dinner drop-off to full service catering is offered
Private party facilities
Please contact us for private events for groups of 7 - 35 people

The Federal Rehoboth

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Spirit Dinner Series 2024-2025

Vine & Dine Wednesday

Apple Pie Fritters

Apple Pie

Corn Fritters

Starters

Federal Fisherman's Chowder $17.00

Artisanal Cheese Board $18.00

Rigatoni Pasta Puttanesca$17.00

Red Oak Leaf and Arugula Salad$16.00

Tempura of Sweet Tiger Shrimp$18.00

Equinox Truffled Mac & Cheese$16.00

Mains

Sweet Green Pea & Orzo Risotto$31.00

Baked Cannelloni of Spinach & Ricotta $29.00

Pan Seared North Carolina Scallops$39.00

Slow Cooked Breast of Pennsylvania Duck$37.00

Grilled Black Angus Hanger Steak $38.00

Pan Fried Chesapeake Catfish $33.00

House Made Ricotta Gnocchi$42.00

Dessert

Sicilian Style Chocolate Laced Cannoli$11.00

Granny Smith Apple & Golden Raisin Crisp$11.00

Tiramisu Layer Cake$11.00

Apple Pie Fritters$11.00

Warm Hazelnut Chocolate Bomboloni$11.00

Tiramisu Layer Cake$11.00

The Side DIsh

Panko Crusted Fried Green Tomatoes $10.00

Warm Buttermilk Cornbread for 2$8.00

Tatiana's Grilled Focaccia for 2$8.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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FAQs

Does The Federal Rehoboth offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Federal Rehoboth restaurant rated?

Is The Federal Rehoboth currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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