Steak Frites*22Marinated flat iron steak, pickled onions, watercress
Thai Tofu Red Curry17Grilled long bean, sweet pepper, cauliflower, mushrooms, pickled carrot, jasmine rice (sub 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
Green Machine12Vodka, cucumber basil shrub, lime.
Kentucky Bramble12Evan Williams bourbon, bramble mix (blackberry & honey), lemon.
Rise From the Ashes11Jalapeno infused tequila, pamplemousse, lime, soda water.
The Roaring 20's12Gin, lemon, lavender syrup, Cava.
Nitro Espresso Martini (On Tap) 12Espresso vodka, simple syrup, Boston Common Coffee Cold Brew.
Negroni (On Tap) 12Gin, Campari, Sweet Vermouth.
Wine
Wine on Tap
Featuring The Gotham Project!
Tempranillo 11 (ES)
Rose 11(FR)
Whites and Rosé by the Glass
Cantina Lavis11Pinot Grigio (IT)
J Lohr12Sauvignon Blanc (CA)
Goldschmidt13Chardonnay (CA)
Jean Luc Colombo 11Rose of Syrah/Mouvedre (Provence, FR)
Reds by the Glass
Hahn 11Pinot Noir (CA)
Mossback 12Cabernet Sauvignon (CA)
Zuccardi13Malbec (AR)
Ciacci Piccolomini11Super Tuscan(IT)
White Bottles
Red Bottles
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...
Flume Lite (Battery Steele Brewing) 4.8 ABV, Session version of our Flagship DIPA: Flume
Lunch (Maine Beer Company) 7.0 ABV, Our “East Coast” version of a West Coast-style IPA. Intense hop flavors and aromas of tropical and citrus...
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...
Blue Comet (Widowmaker Brewing) 7.1 ABV, Blue Comet is packed with Simcoe and Comet hops providing a ripe tropical fruit nose that is backed up in the ...
Little Wolf (Zero Gravity Craft Brewery) 4.7 ABV, Named for the translation of the hop plant species “Humulus Lupulus” which got it’s name because it was ...
Brightside IPA (Lone Pine Brewing Company) 7.1 ABV, Our American IPA balances a subtle malt character with smooth, clean bitterness and layers of complex citrus z...
Forever New England (Cisco Brewers) 4.4 ABV, Inspired by the spirit, passion, and pride of Pats Nation, Forever New England is a crisp, hoppy and crushable...
Farmhouse Pale Ale (Oxbow Brewing Company) 6.0 ABV, American hops meet saison yeast in this dry, signature ale.
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...
The AmeriCran (Citizen Cider) 6.8 ABV, Throw together a bin of apples, a bushel of cranberries, and a few cider making citizens and you’ve got your...
Journey To the Center (Aeronaut Brewing Company) 3.6 ABV, Hibiscus Gose kissed with coriander, pink salt, and white peppercorn
Framinghammer (Jack's Abby Craft Lagers) 10.0 ABV, Our dark and decadent Baltic porter. This unusual lager style has many similarities to imperial stouts. A leng...
Wordplay (Lamplighter Brewing Co.) 6.5 ABV, Wordplay is a Brown Ale brewed with Tanzanian Miombo tree honey. Nutty and complex with notes of tobacco and c...
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...
Uncanny Kolsch (RiverWalk Brewing Co.) 5.4 ABV, A smooth crisp ale with lager-like notes. Crisp and delish!
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, 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
None for now
But we hope to have events again soon!
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.
