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
DrinksMenu
Mixed Drinks
Thanks so Matcha 11Red Bull & vodka is so passe'. Graduate to this natural energy boosting elixir that uses vodka, lime juice, agave nectar and finely ground green tea leaves.
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
Hamilton's Heritage 12Just like Hamilton, this alcoholic punch begins in the West Indies with navy strength rum, and progresses to more refined tastes of black tea&brandy. It's also rumored that a similar concoction lead to the first duel ever fought in Boston, and so it seems a fitting libation to hold his namesake!
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.
Mood Booster 11Vodka, rhubarb bitters, and fresh berry kombucha. It's filled with probiotics and good decisions.
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
Autumn Breeze 12This season is the reason we live here. Fresh apple cider, Elderflower, & bourbon result in a perfect fall day right in the glass
An Old Fashioned Wake-Up Call12This variant of a classic has goals. We start with rye whiskey then add fresh cold brew coffee and orange & walnut bitters to provide a kick to our day and smoothness to your night.
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
Wine
Wine on Tap
Featuring The Gotham Project!
Cabernet Sauvignon 9“Pacific Standard” (CA)
Rose 9“Sabin” (IT)
Whites and Rosé by the Glass
2015 Vignerons Du Buxy 10"Cote Chalonnaise" Blanc (Burgundy, FR)
2017 Alta Luna 10Pinot Grigio (IT)
2016 Fournier 10"Pere & Fils" Saugvignon Blanc (Loire Valley, FR)
2015 Hahn Family Winery 12"SLH" Chardonnay (Santa Lucia, CA)
2017 Kato 10Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough, NZ)
2016 Dr. Hermann10"Dr. H" riesling (mosel, ger)
2017 Jean Luc Colombo 11Rose of Syrah/Mouvedre (Provence, FR)
Reds by the Glass
2015 J. Lohr 10"Los Osos" merlot (Paso Robles, CA)
2016 Twenty Rows 12Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley, OR)
2015 Joseph Carr 12"Paso Robles" Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles, CA)
2016 Bodini 10Malbec (Mendoza, Arg)
2013 Faustino V12Reserva Tempranillo(Rioja (ESP))
2017 PIazzo10Barbera D'Alba(Alba (ITL))
White Bottles
2016 Chateau Haut Rian 36"Semillion" Sauvignon Blanc (Bordeaux, FR))
2016 Substance59Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley, Washington)
2012 Maipe36"Reserve" Malbec (Mendoz, ARG)
2016 La Cartuja42Garnacha (Priorat, ESP)
2016 Smith & Hook50Cabernet Sauvignon (Central Coast, CA)
"NV 13" Cain75Bordeaux Blend (Napa, CA)
**ALL VINTAGES SUBJECT TO CHANGE**
Draft Beer
Super Session IPA #2 (Amarillo) (Lawson's)
64.8 ABV (12oz), Session IPA brewed with copious additions of Amarillo hops late in the kettle & in dry hopping.
Candlepin (Castle Island Brewing Company)
64.4 ABV (16oz), Our flagship session ale brewed with Citra.
Vanilla Dome (Strawberry) (Definitive Brewing Company)
108.0 ABV (12oz), Vanilla Dome (Strawberry) is the 4th addition to our Vanilla Dome series. This Strawberry version of our Milks...
Fire, Skulls & Money (Toppling Goliath)
107.2 ABV (12oz), This rich IPA is for those with wanderlust in their heart and fire in their eyes. Join our Citra, Mosaic, Gala...
Lawyers, Guns & Honey (Lamplighter Brewing Co.)
6.8 ABV, A clean and crisp IPA brewed with Amarillo, El Dorado, and 240 pounds of raw honey. While the addition of that...
Sens Lives (Widowmaker Brewing)
84.1 ABV (12oz), A sensible and sessionable IPA from this great new brewery just a little south of the city, in Braintree.
IPA No. 5 (Ground Breaker Brewing)
86.0 ABV (16oz), The Pacific Northwest is home to the highest quality hops grown in the world. We put them to work in our IPA N...
IPA (Lagunitas Brewing Company)
66.2 ABV (16oz), This is our unique version of an ancient style.
Higher Burnin' (LIC Beer Project)
77.0 ABV (16oz), A medium bodied IPA with juicy fruit, strawberry, earthy and piney notes finishing resinous and dry.
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...
Boomsauce (Lord Hobo Brewing Co.)
87.8 ABV (12oz), This IPA features six hop varietals and a blend of spelt, oat and wheat. A late addition of Mosaic, Falconer...
Innuendo (Baxter Brewing Co.)
69.5 ABV (8oz), An Imperial White Russian Stout brewed with barley, wheat and oats, then fermented with cacao, coffee, vanilla...
Chocolate Wheat (Short's Brewing Company)
67.3 ABV (12oz), A Porter where chocolate malt, wheat malt, and well chosen specialty grains combine to create a deep black, fu...
Bennington (Night Shift )
88.8 ABV (16oz), Oatmeal stout brewed with Dutch-processed cocoa and maple syrup
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...
White (Allagash Brewing Company)
7.505.2 ABV (16oz), Refreshing balance of citrus and spice. Wheat, coriander, and Curaçao orange peel round out the flavor.
Hefeweissbier (Weihenstephan)
65.4 ABV (16oz), Our golden-yellow wheat beer, smells of cloves and impresses consumers with its refreshing banana flavour.
Ares God of War (2017) (River Styx Brewing)
812.0 ABV (8oz), 2017 vintage imperial stout. Big, smooth and frighteningly drinkable.
Wizard Burial Ground (Brewery Vivant)
810.0 ABV (8oz), Aged for 12+ months deep in the old gypsum mines south of town, this Belgian inspired quadrupel ale pours a de...
Carrots & Sticks (2018) (Jackie O's Brewery)
1113.9 ABV (8oz), Strong Belgian blond brewed with walnuts, raisins, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, and lemon zest. Fermented with...
Dragon’s Milk (New Holland Brewing )
611.0 ABV (8oz), Stout with roasty malt character intermingled with deep vanilla tones, all in an oak bath.
Reserved (Magnify Brewing)
810.5 ABV (8oz), Reserved is a new 10.5% Triple IPA hopped excessively with Mosaic, Galaxy and El Dorado. We rolled out the red...
Fairy Basslet (Pipeworks)
89.5 ABV (8oz), Imperial IPA brewed with honey, pineapple juice and citra hops. Dude, it's a trip.
Wild Turkey Old Fashioned (Anderson Valley Brewing Company)
78.3 ABV (12oz), Inspired by our love for the classic bourbon cocktail, this robust brown ale is brewed with orange peel and He...
Sunday Funday (Barreled Souls Brewing Company)
811.3 ABV (8oz), Imperial Brown Ale with chicken and waffles. Brewed with The Hangover Pub in Worcester, MA
Chocolate Cherry Icing On the Cake (Grimm Artisanal Ales)
811.0 ABV (8oz), Imperial milk stout with cacao, dark cherries, and vanilla.
Tributary Wild Thang (Tributary Brewing Company)
76.2 ABV (16oz), This unique ale uses pounds of wild rice which adds a nutty complexity and the use of Sterling hops creates a ...
Whirlpool (Night Shift Brewing)
84.5 ABV (16oz), New England pale ale; citrus-forward and refreshing
House Lager (Jack's Abby)
75.4 ABV (16oz), What the Helles is a Landbier? Ours is sweet and golden with a full malty body, inspired by the country lagers...
Pilsener (Veltins)
64.8 ABV (16oz), Subtle malt and grassy-ness fill the nose.
Artois (Stella)
6.505.0 ABV (16oz), Brewed to perfection using Stella's yeast and Saaz hops, full flavour & clean crisp taste.
Secret Machine - Double Raspberry Double Blackberry (Dewey Beer Company)
86.0 ABV (8oz), Kettle Sour conditioned on Raspberry and Blackberry
Lazer Raptor (Central State Brewing)
8.505.9 ABV (12oz), A gose style beer brewed with cranberries, limes, sea salt, and fermented with our unique yeast blend. Goseanna!
Hive 56 (Allagash)
97.7 ABV (8oz), A dark sour ale aged with honey in an oak foudre for eighteen months. Aromas of strawberries, lemon, and tropi...
Moon Man (Southern Prohibition Brewing)
76.56 ABV (8oz), An excellent milk stout modeled after Rocky Road ice cream!
Unified Press (Citizen Cider)
65.2 ABV (16oz), GLUTEN FREE. Made from 100% locally sourced apples, never from concentrate. off-dry, crisp, clean and refreshi...
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
Clausthaler N/A (Ger) 5.50
Non-Alcoholic
Cold Brewed Tea by Evy 4Black Tea & Evy Plamer- lemonade & black tea
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!
Cold Brewed Coffee 5.5On tap from Boston Common Coffee
Special Valentine's Day Menu
Valentine's DayMenu
VALENTINE'S DINNER SPECIALS
Dinner specials served 2/14 through 2/16
APPETIZERS
OYSTERS AND PEARLS* 17
Local oysters, pickled apples, cucumber, pomegranate caviar
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
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.
