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The Federal Rehoboth

Name: The Federal Rehoboth
Address: 62A Rehoboth Avenue, Rehoboth Beach, DE, 19971, US
Telephone: +13027275609

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What started as a food truck concept in 2019 then became a beachside bistro in 2021. The demure restaurant now hos

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.

10/09/2026

Food, w**e and live jazz—exactly how we want to start Jazz Fest weekend. 🎷

Join us Thursday, October 15 for An Evening of Plates, Pours & Smooth Scores with the Van Williamson Trio.

Enjoy a special three-course menu, add a curated w**e pairing or order from our full à la carte menu. There is no cover charge for dining guests.

Reservations are strongly encouraged. Reserve: https://bit.ly/3TfeNM6

10/07/2026

W**e a little. It’s Wednesday. 🍷

Tonight marks our first Vine & Dine of the season.

Choose three select dishes from our seasonal menu for $40 and make it even better with an optional $20 w**e pairing.

Three courses. A glass (or two). A cozy Wednesday night in Rehoboth.

Vine & Dine | Every Wednesday, October–April

Reserve your table: https://bit.ly/Federal-Reho-Reservations

10/05/2026

Spirit Dinner Spotlight: Agave After Dark 🌵🥃

We’re kicking off Season Six with Tequila Cascahuín and an evening dedicated to the tradition, craftsmanship and character behind exceptional tequila.

Join us for four seasonal courses from Chef Todd Gray, paired with custom cocktails and curated pours designed to showcase Cascahuín from a few different angles.

Friday, October 23 | 7 PM | $120 per person

Season Six starts here.

Reserve your seat: https://bit.ly/Federal-Spirit-Dinner-Series

10/03/2026

Back for another Jazz Fest weekend! 🎶

The Van Williamson Trio returns to The Federal on Thursday, October 15 for an evening of live jazz, seasonal food, and w**e.

Choose our three-course menu with a curated w**e pairing, or order your favorites from the à la carte menu.

Seating begins at 5 PM, with complimentary live music for dining guests from 6–8 PM.

Reserve your table: https://bit.ly/4huob6o

10/02/2026

Ten dinners. Ten different pours. Which one are you choosing? 🥃🍸

Season Six of The Federal’s Spirit Dinner Series takes us from tequila and Japanese wh**ky to bourbon, Italian gin, rum and more, with a different experience waiting at the table each month.

So, what’s calling your name? 👇
🥃 Holiday Bourbon Showdown
🌿 An Italian Love Affair
🌊 Rum by the Coast
🌸 Agave in Bloom
🏳️‍🌈 Pride on the Coast
…and plenty more in between.

Tell us your pick in the comments, then grab your seat.

Reservations are now open for all 10 dinners: https://bit.ly/Federal-Spirit-Dinner-Series

10/01/2026

It starts TONIGHT. 🔥

Our Off-Season Specials officially begin, and first up is BBQ & Brews.

Tonight, dig into our seasonally rotating BBQ special with Old Bay fries for $19.99, then add one of our $5 rotating beers.

And this is only the beginning. There’s something different happening every Tuesday through Saturday, all off-season long.

Tonight’s plans? We think you know.

Reservations: https://bit.ly/Federal-Reho-Reservations

09/29/2026

🎷 Jazz Fest weekend at The Federal!

Join us Thursday, October 15 for An Evening of Plates, Pours & Smooth Scores at The Federal, featuring live music from the Van Williamson Trio, returning to The Federal for the third year.

Enjoy a special three-course menu for $65, add a curated w**e pairing for $35, or order from our full à la carte menu.

🍽️ Seating begins at 5 PM
🎶 Live music from 6–8 PM
🎟️ No cover charge for dining guests

Seating is limited, and reservations are strongly encouraged.

Reserve your table: https://bit.ly/3TfeNM6

09/26/2026

Welcome, The Federal , one of our newest sponsors! Thanks for supporting the Bears- and those signature fritters are definitely worth a visit! 😋

09/25/2026

A little coastal flavor for your weekend.

Our housemade ricotta gnocchi brings together steamed mussels, Gulf shrimp, bay scallops, baby spinach and tomato in a saffron cream sauce.

Join us for dinner, stay for another round and enjoy the best part of being just one block from the boardwalk.

We’ll see you at The Federal!

09/23/2026

Something new is hitting the grill this October. 🔥🍺

Meet BBQ & Brews, your new Thursday night tradition at The Federal.

Each week, we’ll feature a seasonally rotating BBQ special for $19.99, served with Old Bay fries. Pair it with one of our rotating $5 beers and call Thursday night handled.

The BBQ will change, but the deal stays.

BBQ & Brews begins October 1.

See what else is happening this off-season: https://bit.ly/off-season-specials

Address

62A Rehoboth Avenue
Rehoboth Beach, DE
19971

Opening Hours

Tuesday	5pm - 9pm
Wednesday	5pm - 9pm
Thursday	5pm - 9pm
Friday	5pm - 9pm
Saturday	5pm - 9pm
Sunday	5pm - 8:30pm

Telephone

+13027275609

Website

https://www.thefederalrehoboth.com/

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