My wife and I are always looking for new eateries opening up in our neighborhood. We noticed a new restaurant opening up a few weeks ago however following Lee Klien’s glowing review in the Miami New Times of the The Federal we knew that we needed to check this place out. Lee was right, don’t miss out on this new foodee joint- you won’t be disappointed.
The Good:
Hudson Valley duck in a jar. This stuff rocks- slow roasted duck, candied sweet potato, charred fluff, served with pieces of toasted baguette. You can’t go wrong with it. I had the grilled, grass-fed Angus sirloin and it was cooked to order with fries, salad greens, and spicy mustard. My wife had the fish of the Day-which was a fluffy, fresh Black Sea Bass filet. It was served with a vegetable sauté and topped with fresh greens.
S’mores in a jar- Very rich with dark chocolate, marshmallow and graham cracker. It will take you back to summer camp but with way better quality items.
The staff was attentive, friendly and knowledgeable which just added to the fantastic experience.
The Bad:
I didn’t try this place sooner
The Ugly:
The parking is limited however the restaurant does provide valet service to make up for this.
Restaurants, Urbanism and Redevelopment
New restaurants are popping up in the Upper Eastside and this is excellent news for the redevelopment of the area. With more eyes on the street the neighborhood is quickly becoming safer. Let’s welcome the Federal to the neighborhood. The Federal is located at 5132 Biscayne Blvd. Miami, FL 33137Telephone: 305.758.9559