Steak Frites*22Marinated flat iron steak, pickled onions, watercress
Mexican Pozole Verde17Tomatillo, hominy, pumpkin seeds, shaved cabbage, fried tortilla
(add tofu, chicken or flat iron steak)
Fish and Chips18Beer battered cod, tartar, fries
*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*19Aged cheddar, bacon, pickles, black pepper aioli, brioche
Fish and Chips18Beer battered cod, tartar, fries
Steak Frites*28Marinated 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
If You Know You Know12Vodka, Aperol, grapefruit, cinnamon-infused agave.
No Friend of Mine12Jalapeno-Infused tequila, pear brandy, cassis, lime, ginger beer.
A Torrid Affair12Mezcal, elderflower, lime, cardamon.
All That Jazz13Rye, apple brandy, fennel, peychauds bitters.
Nitro Espresso Martini (On Tap) 12Espresso vodka, simple syrup, Boston Common Coffee Cold Brew.
Negroni (On Tap) 12Gin, Campari, Sweet Vermouth.
Nitro Mai Tai(On Tap) 12Flor De Cana Rums, Amaro, Dry Curacao, Almond.
Hand Warmer (Hot Cocktail) 12Rum, Galliano, lime, Pomegranate.
Word as Bond (Hot Cocktail) 12Rye, Apple Brandy, Yellow Chartreuse.
Wine
Wine on Tap
Featuring The Gotham Project!
Tempranillo 11 (ES)
Rose 11(FR)
Whites and Rosé by the Glass
Cantina Lavis11/42Pinot Grigio (IT)
Goldschmidt13/48Sauvignon Blanc (NZ)
Nortico11/42Alvarinho (PT)
Substance12/46Chardonnay (WA)
Fournier 36 half bottleSancerre (FR)
Reds by the Glass
Martin Ray 12/46Pinot Noir (CA)
Mossback 13/46Cabernet Sauvignon (CA)
Zuccardi13/48Malbec (AR)
Ciacci Piccolomini12/46Super Tuscan(IT)
White Bottles
A Christmann 48Riesling (Germany)
Brandborg 48Pinot Gris (Oregon)
Domaine De La Perriere 65Sancerre (France)
Chateau Vitallis72White Burgundy (France)
Bieler54Cinsult, Grenache (France)
Red Bottles
Felsina48Chianti (Italy)
Bordon48Rioja Reserva (Spain)
Arrowood62Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma, California)
Cooper Mountain70Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley, Oregon)
Domaine De Maucail78Bordeaux (France)
Brick House85Pinot Noir(Ribbon Ridge, Oregon)
Domaine Du Vieux Lazaret87Chateauneuf Du Pape(France)
Villa Monsignore92Barolo (Italy)
Draft Beer
Post Shift Pilsner (Jack's Abby Craft Lagers) 4.7 ABV, There will be no working during drinking hours! Brewed with Bavarian malt and hops, this everyday Pilsner is b...
Tales of the Mosaic Marvel (FAB ~Fermentation Arts Brewery~) 7.0 ABV, A balanced 7.0 NE IPA, with lemon and peach gummies with over-ripe strawberry aroma. Near purple drink notes a...
Thank You 2022 (Maine Beer Company) 6.5 ABV, Thank You is our anniversary beer, brewed with a different recipe each year, and dedicated to all who enjoy ou...
The Substance (Bissell Brothers Brewing Company) 6.6 ABV, Our precious flagship. Brightly dank and designed to be just mysterious enough.. Hopped with Falconer’s Flig...
Super Sluice (Bent Water Brewing Company) 8.0 ABV, Super Sluice is the amplified, powered up version of our our popular NEIPA, Sluice Juice. It features Strata, ...
Conehead (Zero Gravity Craft Brewery) 5.7 ABV, Our single hop IPA, brewed with all Citra hops. Lighter in color and lower in ABV than a typical American IPA,...
Little Whaleboat (Maine Beer Company) 6.5 ABV, Notes of tropical fruit (mango, pineapple), grapefruit, pine, and floral aromas of rose and chamomile.
Litt...
Tubular IPA (Orono Brewing Company) 7.2 ABV, Tropical and juicy. Triple dry-hopped with Citra, El Dorado, Topaz, and Galaxy. Keeping Maine rad one can at a...
Santilli (Night Shift Brewing) 6.0 ABV, Santilli is an award-winning, crowd-sourced American IPA named after the brewery’s street address in Everett...
Boreal Kingdom (Aeronaut Brewing Company) 6.2 ABV, Awaken! And find yourself in the BOREAL KINGDOM -- where weary wanderers forgather to share lore and legends. ...
Little Wolf (Zero Gravity Craft Brewery) 4.7 ABV, This Pale Ale was brewed with barley, oats, and a fine blend of hops featuring Horizon, Citra and Mosaic.
Exeter (Tilted Barn Brewery) 6.0 ABV,
Allagash White (Allagash Brewing Company) 5.2 ABV, Allagash White features a refreshing balance of citrus and spice. Wheat, coriander, and Curaçao orange peel r...
Grapefruit Hibiscus Heather (Boochcraft) 7.0 ABV, Sweet yet biting grapefruit juice colored delicately
pink by hibiscus adds a deep rich cranberry tart
backbo...
Strawberry Crush (Citizen Cider) 5.0 ABV, Light, fresh, and full of berry flavor, this strawberry cider is made with fresh strawberries from our friends...
Lavenade (Springdale Beer Co.) 4.5 ABV, When life gives ya lemons, make Lavenade! Spring is here, and that can only mean a fresh batch of our lemon-la...
Bent Seltzer - Blackberry Lemon (Bent Water Brewing Company) 5.0 ABV, Crafted from our superior water source and flavored with a blend of blackberry and lemon.
100 calories, 3g ...
bRosé (Citizen Cider) 6.1 ABV, bRosé: Cider rosé made by three bros right in the great state of Vermont. bRosé is hand crafted by co-ferme...
Libbytown Brown (Bunker Brewing Company) 6.0 ABV,
Scarlet (Vermont Beer Makers) 5.0 ABV, English-style red ale
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...
East Rock Lager (East Rock Brewing Company) 5.2 ABV, Familiar yet different, this versatile German-style Helles is the pinnacle of Bavarian brewing and the daily d...
Uncanny Kolsch (RiverWalk Brewing Co.) 5.4 ABV, A smooth crisp ale with lager-like notes. Crisp and delish!
Everyday Lager (Exhibit 'A' Brewing Company) 5.0 ABV, Classic American Lager features a traditional Pilsner malt character with a touch of Noble Hops.
Miller Lite (Miller Brewing Company) 4.2 ABV, Our flagship brand, Miller Lite, is the great tasting, less filling beer that defined the American light beer ...
Stella Artois (Stella Artois) 5.0 ABV, Stella Artois was first brewed as a Christmas beer in Leuven. It was named Stella from the star of Christmas, ...
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.
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 25+ beers on tap, we also offer an approachable and interesting wine list, a great craft cocktail program, both including cocktails & wines on tap. 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. View Larger Map » We have free wi-fi, offer a free coat check and feature locally roasted Boston Common Coffee.
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
$1 Oysters
Join us for $1 oysters every Monday & Friday from 4pm-9pm.
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.
