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Farewell to a Waltham Favorite: The Federal’s Seven-Year Run Ends
April 3, 2026
Waltham’s dining scene just lost a staple after seven years. The Federal, a spot known for its seafood and steak, shut down recently citing steep costs that made staying open unsustainable. Opened in 2018, the restaurant called itself a seafood and chophouse, serving dishes like fresh oysters, crab
