The Federal
The Federal (originally Martini Brothers Burger Bar) in Youngstown, Ohio remains open as of October 2026 — 11 years after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. 99% of the 141 rescued bars with a recorded closing date did not last as long.
The episode
| Status | Still open (as of October 2026) |
|---|---|
| Episode | "Sour Lemons and Bitter Business" |
| Season | Season 4, Episode 35 |
| Originally aired | October 25, 2015 |
| Original name | Martini Brothers Burger Bar |
| Relaunched as | The Federal |
| Location | Youngstown, Ohio |
| Address | 110 W Federal St Youngstown, OH 44503 |
| Yelp | As The Federal |
| Google reviews | Read reviews on Google |
Key dates
- October 25, 2015Bar Rescue episode “Sour Lemons and Bitter Business” airs — Jon Taffer's rescue of Martini Brothers Burger Bar, relaunched as The Federal, filmed earlier.
The rescue
Jon Taffer relaunched Martini Brothers Burger Bar as The Federal.
The bar was renamed The Federal. Reviews are mostly positive, with praise for the drinks, food and bartenders; co-owner Dan Martini pleaded guilty to money laundering in 2017.
What happened next
At the six-week check-in, The Federal had already taken in almost $150,000, and Jacob was continuing to manage the bar more effectively. The Federal remained open in Youngstown in 2023, holding a four-star rating on Yelp — above the norm for bars featured on the show — with reviewers praising the food quality and the service, though some noted that it could get rowdy later in the evening when the Youngstown State University crowd arrived. The owners also faced legal trouble: in 2017 Dan Martini pleaded guilty to money laundering in connection with an eBay scheme selling fake autographed sports memorabilia that allegedly took in more than $2 million from over 25,000 victims. He was sentenced to community service and probation.
Quick answers
Is The Federal still open?
The Federal (originally Martini Brothers Burger Bar) in Youngstown, Ohio remains open as of October 2026 — 11 years after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. 99% of the 141 rescued bars with a recorded closing date did not last as long.
What did Jon Taffer rename Martini Brothers Burger Bar?
Jon Taffer relaunched Martini Brothers Burger Bar under a new name: The Federal. The rescue is Bar Rescue season 4, Episode 35 (“Sour Lemons and Bitter Business”), first aired October 25, 2015.
Where is The Federal located?
The Federal is located at 110 W Federal St Youngstown, OH 44503.
Sources: Reality TV Revisited · Reality TV Updates · Yelp · Wikipedia episode list. Compiled October 2026; cross-checked against local reporting and each bar's own web presence where available.
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