Steak Frites*18Marinated flat iron steak, pickled onions, watercress
*These items may contain raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw orundercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
All Natural Burger*17Aged cheddar, bacon, black pepper aioli, brioche
Steak Frites*25Marinated flat iron steak, pickled onions, watercress
*These items may contain raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw orundercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
**Vegetarian
LateniteMenu
Served Sun-Wed 10:00pm - midnight, Thurs-Sat 11pm - 1am
Crispy Chicken Wings11Sweet & sour soy glaze, spicy Asian slaw
Honey Lavender Lemonade11Fresh squeezed lemon juice, housemade honey lavender syrup, and vodka make for one dangerously crushable cocktail/span>
South Side12A perfect drink to have while transitioning between seasons. Gin, fresh squeezed lemon juice, simple syrup, & crushed mint leaves
You're Tacky & I Hate You 12Plantation pineapple rum, lime juice, luxardo cherry juice and ginger beer. It's red, it's fizzy and it's cooler than an "influencer's" Instagram feed.
Cucumber-Melon Margarita 12Freshly muddled cucumber, house-made watermelon aqua fresca,
reposado tequila. Happiness in a glass.
Sweet Heat 11Get the best of worlds. Spicy tequila, mango nectar, mango liquor, and fresh squeezed lime make this a balanced and addictive cocktail.
Aperol Spritz 11There is no better starting cocktail than this Italian classic. Bitter orange liqueur, sparkling wine, and a spalsh of soda water. Simple, clean and stimulating.
I Love you Ginny 12Gin, elderflower liquor, fresh squeezed grapefruit juice, & chamomile bitters. These ingredients were made for each other. That's all I have to say about that.
Sparkling Personality11Light and elegant, this drink reminds us of our better selves.
Vodka, lime, simple, and muddled cucumber are energized when you add cava to the mix.
Let that smile shine through!
Irish Eyes 11A tip of the hat to some of Boston's first merchants Irish whiskey,
fresh squeezed lemon juice, agave nectar,and angostura bitters topped with ginger beer
Old Fashioned Wake Up Call12This variant of a classic has goals. We start with rye whiskey then add cold brew coffee and orange & walnut bitters to provide a kick to your day and smoothness to your night.
Autumn Breeze12This season is the reason we live here. Fresh apple cider, elderflower & bourbon result in a perfect fall day right in your glass.
Nitro Espresso Martini (On Tap) 11We take everyone's favorite pick-me-up cocktail and make it smooth and creamy without using any diary. How? We infuse it with nitrogen gas for 63 hours unitl is ready for your easy enjoyment
Health Conscious Cocktails
Mood Booster11A drink to your health! Vodka, rhubarb bitters & fresh berry kombucha. It's filled with probiotics and good decisions. **Will help with digestion, energy, and bragging about probiotics and "the mother".
Matcha Martini11Enjoy this natural energy boosting elixir that uses vodka, lime juice, agave nectar and finely ground green tea leaves. It's never been easier to go green! **Will provide energy, focus, and healthier skin. Also, matcha is like, all over your Insta feed. For reals.
Farmer's Rum Punch11A thirst quenching combination of apple cider vinegar, maple syrup and ginger that is made in-house. We just add a little over-proof rum to give this cocktail its "punch". **Will aid in hydration, inflammation, and heart health. Oh, and you'll have plenty of street cred if you move to Vermont.
Wine
Wine on Tap
Featuring The Gotham Project!
Cabernet Sauvignon 9“Pacific Standard” (CA)
Rose 9“Sabin” (IT)
Whites and Rosé by the Glass
Saget La Perriere 10Sauvignon Blanc (Loire Valley, FR)
Alta Luna 10Pinot Grigio (Della Venezie, IT)
Mer Soleil Silver 12Chardonnay (Monterey County, CA)
L'Ecole No. 41 12Chenin Blanc (Columbia Valley, WA)
Kato 10Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough, NZ)
Jean Luc Colombo 11Rose of Syrah/Mouvedre (Provence, FR)
Reds by the Glass
Josh Cellars 11Merlot (CA)
Twenty Rows 12Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley, OR)
Castle Rock12Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles, CA)
Bodini 10Malbec (Mendoza, Arg)
Falchini10Chianti (Tuscany, IT)
White Bottles
Bieler 29"Daisy" Pinot Grigio (Columbia Valley, Washington)
J. Lohr "Bay Mist"29Riesling (Monterey Count, California)
La Chablisienne 45Chablis (Burgundy, France)
Chateau Haut Rian 36"Semillion" Sauvignon Blanc (Bordeaux, France)
Portillo30Sauvignon Blanc (Mendonza, Argentina)
Groth 52Sauvignon Blanc (Napa Valley, California)
Domaine Houchart40Rose (Cotes De Provence, France)
Centered56Chardonnay (Napa Valley, California)
Noble Tree50Chardonnay (Sonoma, California)
Red Bottles
Rex Hill Winery60Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley, Oregon)
Smith & Hook50Cabernet Sauvignon (Central Coast, California)
Giacosa40Nebbiolo (Piedmont, Italy)
Palagetto "Sottobasco"68Super Tuscany (Tuscany, Italia)
"NV 14" Cain74Bordeaux Blend (Napa, California)
Draft Beer
Post Shift Pilsner (Jack's Abby)
64.7 ABV (0.4L), Featuring on our new Czech Side-Pull Faucet, enjoy this Bavarian pilsner with a nice frothy head and smooth ea...
Behind The Light (Definitive)
107.4 ABV (12oz), Gratuitously hopped with Citra, Mosaic, and Simcoe hops! This beer smells and tastes like freshly sliced canta...
Typhon Father of All Monsters (River Styx Brewing)
118.5 ABV (12oz), The most deadly creature in Greek Mythology. This beer contains the most hops per barrel of any River Styx Beer.
Bringing Sexy Back (Aslin Beer Company)
106.4 ABV (12oz), A double dry hopped IPA with mosaic. A hazy, juicy, sexy beer with notes of dank citrus.
Fiddlehead IPA (Fiddlehead)
86.2 ABV (16oz), A hop forward American IPA with mellow bitterness. Citrusy and Dank. Well Balanced.
Lunch (Maine Beer Company)
107.0 ABV (12oz), Our “East Coast” version of a West Coast-style IPA. Intense hop flavors and aromas of tropical and citrus...
Be Hoppy (Wormtown Brewery)
76.5 ABV (16oz), The huge aromatics and big citrus forward flavors come from the copious amount of hops
Boomsauce (Lord Hobo)
87.8 ABV (12oz), This IPA features six hop varietals and a blend of spelt, oat and wheat, leaving you with a citrus and tropica...
Sip of Sunshine (Lawson's Finest Liquids)
108.0 ABV (12oz), This lupulin-ladin India Pale Ale is packed with juicy tropical fruit character, bright floral aromas and dele...
IPA No. 5 (Ground Breaker Brewing)
86.0 ABV (12oz), GLUTEN FREE An aromatic and flavor-filled hop forward beer.
IPA (Lagunitas Brewing Company)
66.2 ABV (16oz), This is our unique version of an ancient style.
Devotion (The Lost Abbey)
76.0 ABV (16oz), A lighter bodied beer that immediately makes an initial hop impression followed by a dry finish.
Grimbergen Dubbel (Brouwerij Alken-Maes)
76.5 ABV (12oz), This dubble has undergone two fermentations, giving this ale a chocolatey, toffee taste with a warming brandy-...
White (Allagash Brewing Company)
7.505.2 ABV (16oz), Allagash White features a refreshing balance of citrus and spice.
Hefeweissbier (Weihenstephan)
65.4 ABV (16oz), Our golden-yellow wheat beer, smells of cloves and impresses consumers with its refreshing banana flavour.
Venom of Cerberus (River Styx Brewing)
810.0 ABV (8oz), Venom is a hoppy and hazy New England Triple that will warm you up at 10% ABV.
Coffee Barrel-Aged Framinghammer (Jack's Abby)
810.0 ABV (8oz), Baltic porter aged in bourbon barrels with coffee beans. Additional flavors include bourbon, vanilla, and oak.
Orbital Elevator (Burlington Beer Company)
108.3 ABV (12oz), Brewed with Flaked Oats for a fluffy mouth-feel. Hopped with Mosaic, Amarillo, and Simcoe for a tropical and f...
Fayston Maple Imperial Stout (Lawson's Finest Liquids)
1010.1 ABV (8oz), This seasonal specialty is brewed with almost two gallons of VT maple syrup per barrel. This cellar aged brew ...
Mind the Hop (Aslin Beer Company)
109.4 ABV (12oz), A DIPA with Citra. On first taste you will get a citrus fruit salad followed by some dankness and light bitter...
French Toast (Hubbard's Cave)
812.0 ABV (8oz), A delicious stout with maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, and lactose.... a great breakfast substitution.
Hopzilla (Lawson's Finest Liquids)
108.7 ABV (12oz), This dry hopped ale will terrorize your taste buds, yet has enough malt backbone to balance a fierce bitterness.
Warlock (Southern Tier Brewing Company)
78.6 ABV (12oz), The unbeatable Pumking recipe was adapted for the stout beer. Dark and mysterious, huge roasted malt character...
24th Street Brown Ale (J. Wakefield)
96.8 ABV (16oz), This easy drinking English style Brown Ale has a hint of roasted coffee and a strong nutty flavor.
London Calling (Lamplighter Brewing Co.)
75.5 ABV (16oz), This porter is steeped with 80 lbs of cacao nibs. Notes of
enhancing malt-derived flavors of dark chocolate a...
Draught (Guinness)
84.2 ABV (20oz), Swirling clouds tumble as the storm begins to calm. Settle. Breathe in the moment, then break through the smoo...
Derivative: Vic Secret (Proclamation Ale Company)
86.0 ABV (16oz), A juicy hazy pale ale loaded with tons of Vic Secret hops.
Peeper (Maine Beer Company)
8.505.5 ABV (16oz), Dry, clean, well-balanced with a generous dose of American hops.
Andechser Vollbier Hell (Andechs)
84.8 ABV (16oz), A classic Bavarian Helles lager. Light, Soft and a mild sweetness.
House Lager (Jack's Abby)
75.2 ABV (16oz), What the Helles is a Landbier? Ours is sweet and golden with a full malty body, inspired by the country lagers...
Whirlpool (Night Shift)
84.5 ABV (16oz), New England pale ale; citrus-forward and refreshing
Apple Pie (Finback Brewery)
96.0 ABV (12oz), Sour Ale with apples, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Kill Your Idles: Red Berry (Idle Hands Craft Ales)
85.6 ABV (16oz), Sour ale w/ strawberry, raspberry and lactose added. Slightly tart and super jammy!
Electric Love: Raspberry Blackberry (Branch And Blade Brewing )
105.5 ABV (12oz), Kettle sour with almost 40lbs/barrel of blackberry and raspberry - contains lactose.
Charms & Hexes with Maine Blueberries (Banded)
85.2 ABV (16oz), A sour ale with Maine blueberries.
Unified Press (Citizen Cider)
65.2 ABV (16oz), GLUTEN FREE. Made from 100% locally sourced apples, never from concentrate.
Canned Beer
NightShift Nite Lite 16oz (MA) 5.50
Bottled Beer
Corona (Mex) 6.50
Bud Light (MO) 5.25
Miller High Life (WI) 5
Miller Lite (WI) 5
Michelob Ultra (MO) 6
Athletic Run Wild IPA N.A. (MA) 5.50
Non-Alcoholic
Maple-Ginger Switchel 6Dating back to the 1700's, this "farmer's punch" featuring apple cider vinegar and ginger, is both thirst quenching and healthier for you than sugar-bomb sports drinks. Made in house
Watermelon Aqua Fresca 6Fresh watermelon juice, pureed with lime juice & simple syrup
Bliss Berry Kombucha 6On Tap! This kombucha is made with fresh pressed blueberries & ginger. Refreshing & Healthy!
Easy Bein' Green6Tired of heart palpitations from coffee? Allow us to introduce you to matcha. This green tea powder contains an amino acid known to reduce stress and increase focus. We add lime juice, water and agave nectar to give it a refreshing kick.
Mango Mojit-No6All of the tropical fun, without the hangover.
Special Thanksgiving Menu
ThanksgivingMenu
Served Thanksgiving Day, November 28th, Noon - 8pm
The Merchant has been voted by OpenTable diners as one of the best. We were selected by feedback from diners who booked through Open Table and dined with us.
The brasserie style restaurant originated in France in the mid to late 1800's. The word literally translates as “brewery”, and was commonly a restaurant that brewed its own beer to serve its guests. A Brasserie is typically defined as a large, informal restaurant, that serves food and alcohol throughout the day, and late into the evening.
The Merchant borrows from these ideas, and while we don't brew our own beer, we offer a wide variety on draft, and in bottle & can. The bar is a major focal point; providing a convivial atmosphere and top-notch product. Along with our selection of 36 beers on tap, we also offer an approachable and interesting wine list, including 3 wines on tap, and a great craft cocktail program. The menu is designed to offer a quick bite, or a full coursed meal at lunch or at dinner. We also offer late night dining for our friends and neighbors, who need something to eat after a long evening's work.
The Merchant is located at 60 Franklin St. in Downtown Crossing, on the edge of the Financial District. We are extremely excited to be a part of the revitalization of the neighborhood, and strive to be a neighborhood go-to. The Merchant name is in part an homage to the great history of the neighborhood, and the previous tenant 'London Harness', who traded at the space for almost 100 years. We are proud to be contributing to the culture and dining of Downtown Crossing.
Validated parking available at the 33 Arch Street Garage, entrance located on Hawley Street.
Daytime Parking 20% discount on posted rate
Nighttime Parking (Mon-Fri 3:30pm-3:00am, up to 10 hours): $6 with validation
Weekend Parking (All day Saturday and Sunday, up to 10 hours): $6 with validation
Bio
Chef Ignacio Lopez
Chef Ignacio Lopez brings a life long passion for food, cooking, and serving guests needs. His career is marked by accepting and excelling in culinary positions where he has been able to serve the needs of guests in markets that range from casual dining to ultra-luxury.
He began cooking professionally at the age of sixteen. After cooking his way through fine dining kitchens in San Diego, he eventually landed his first Executive Sous Chef position at the exclusive Fairbanks Ranch Country Club working under Executive Chef Francis Perrot. He has worked under other legendary chefs including Francis Perrot, Jeff Jackson, Joachim Sandbitchier, Timothy Au, Kerry Neff and Jean Pierre Dubray. He learned many skills working under each chef, most notably market to table food service which he has continued to use at each restaurant he has worked.
After working in different restaurants and resorts from New Hampshire to Connecticut to California he made his way back to the East Coast in 2011. He worked as Executive Sous Chef and Chef at some great Boston area restaurants such as Landana Restaurant, Exhange Street Bistro, Beat Brasserie and Tuscan Kitchen before coming to The Merchant.
Ignacio brings an unassuming cooking philosophy that is grounded in the simplicity of market driven, seasonally inspired menu items, placing emphasis on the quality and freshness of New England ingredients.
Events
Upcoming Events
Traditional Irish Session
New Year’s Day from 1-4pm.
Bring your instrument and join in with other musicians as we welcome 2020.
Jazz Brunch
Every Sunday 11am-3pm
Enjoy live jazz with your Merchant brunch every Sunday.
Private Events
The Merchant offers a variety of private dining options, including 2 private dining rooms, to cater to each individual client from business meetings and social events to bridal showers, baby showers and holiday parties. Our professional staff can customize your menus to suit the needs of you and your guests to create an unforgettable event.
