Mass. steakhouse closes after 7 years citing 'current economy, ever increasing costs'
An upscale steak and seafood restaurant located in a western suburb of Boston has shut down after nearly a decade.
The Federal in Waltham has closed after seven years, according to a message posted on the restaurant's website .
"We would like to thank all of our guests for their support over the last seven years. Unfortunately we have made the difficult decision to close the restaurant permanently," the message read.
The establishment, which opened at 74 Tower Rd. in 2018, said it closed due to "the current economy and ever increasing costs" that made it "impossible to continue."
The Federal's sister property, Stazione di Federal , will remain open and honor any outstanding gift cards.
The Federal is described as "a modern seafood and chophouse with continental influences, featuring a scratch kitchen, fresh local ingredients, and a classic cocktail bar," according to its website .
Menu items ranged from pastas, seafood dishes and chops to various appetizers, salads and sides. The restaurant received generally positive reviews on Yelp , Tripadvisor and Google .
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