*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
LunchMenu
Appetizers
Oysters of the Day*3.25Cocktail sauce, mignonette, lemon
Inca Bowl**19Spiced black beans, cilantro rice, spinach salad, salsa verde, fried tortilla
(add tofu, chicken or flat iron steak)
Fish and Chips19Beer 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.
**Vegetarian
DrinksMenu
Mixed Drinks
If You Know You Know14Vodka, Aperol, Grapefruit, Cinnamon-Infused Agave.
Cooper Mountain70Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley, Oregon)
Domaine De Maucail78Bordeaux (France)
Brick House85Pinot Noir(Ribbon Ridge, Oregon)
Domaine Du Vieux Lazaret87Chateauneuf Du Pape(France)
Villa Monsignore90Barolo (Italy)
Draft Beer
IPA (Finback Brewery) 106.8 ABV (16oz), Bitter, dank and hoppy
Green City (Other Half Brewing Co.) 97.0 ABV (16oz), Oat IPA with Citra, Centennial, and Simcoe.
Laser Kitten (Medusa Brewing Company) 106.0 ABV (16oz), Laser Cat's gentler sibling arrives at 6.0%, while still packing plenty of Citra, Mosaic and Galaxy hops for a...
Super Sluice (Bent Water Brewing Company) 118.0 ABV (12oz), Features Strata, Citra, Calypso, Mandarina Bavaria, and Cascade hops for a tropical double NEIPA experience.
Lunch (Maine Beer Company) 97.0 ABV (12oz), Intense hop flavors and aromas of tropical and citrus fruits and pine dominate. A subtle malt sweetness bring...
Stowaway IPA (Baxter Brewing Co.) 96.9 ABV (12oz), Flagship IPA. Bold, complex flavors with a solid malt backbone and assertive hop profile.
Ordinary Man (Proclamation Ale Company) 86.5 ABV (16oz), Rounded, easy-drinking body, with notes of orange, pineapple, mango, and fresh cut grass.
Cloud Candy IPA (Mighty Squirrel Brewing Co.) 96.5 ABV (16oz), Tropical aromas and notes of papaya, mango, and star fruit dominate this juicy IPA. Taste the Cloud!
Little Wolf (Zero Gravity Craft Brewery) 74.7 ABV (16oz), This Pale Ale was brewed with barley, oats, and a fine blend of hops featuring Horizon, Citra and Mosaic.
Charms & Hexes with Passion Fruit & Guava (Banded Brewing Co.) 95.2 ABV (12oz), Batch 5 (5/9/19): Passion Fruit & Guava
Unified Press (Citizen Cider) 95.2 ABV (12oz), This naturally gluten-free cider is an off-dry, crisp, clean and refreshing cider from locally sourced apples
Crandaddy Sour (Provincetown Brewing Co.) 104.0 ABV (16oz), A mildly tart sour ale, finished with cranberries for the fruity beer drinker.
Bent Seltzer - Orange Cranberry (Bent Water Brewing Company) 75.0 ABV (12oz), Kegged specially for The Merchant.
Thank You (2023) (Maine Beer Company) 116.1 ABV (12oz), Thank You is an IPA brewed with a different recipe each year, and dedicated to all who enjoy our beer. Thank y...
OJ Hercules (River Styx Brewing) 126.5 ABV (16oz), New England IPA with crushable juiciness from Valencia orange and crisp flavors from Citra and Galaxy hops.
Blast Off - 2023 (Bent Water Brewing Company) 116.5 ABV (12oz), 7th Anniversary Hazy IPA. Mosaic & Falconer's Flight
Bourbon County Brand Stout (2022) 14.3% (Goose Island Beer Co.) 1314.3 ABV (8oz), Flavors of vanilla, dark chocolate, toffee, molasses, almond, and dried fruit.
Rise (Whalers Brewing Company) 95.5 ABV (16oz), A bright citrus aroma leads to a pleasantly smooth body with a subtle hop spice finish.
Rothaus Pils / Tannen Zäpfle (Badische Staatsbrauerei Rothaus) 105.1 ABV (16oz), Aromatic hops as well as local malt made from summer barley and the purest spring water
Whirlpool (Night Shift Brewing) 84.5 ABV (16oz), New England pale ale. It pours hazy blonde with a nose of ripe peach and clementine, and sips citrusy and vibr...
Forestdale Fog (Idle Hands Craft Ales) 95.9 ABV (12oz), Forestdale Fog is a California Common style beer. Brewed with lager yeast and fermented at ale temperatures, w...
Post Shift Pilsner (Jack's Abby Craft Lagers) 64.7 ABV (16oz), Brewed with Bavarian malt and hops, this everyday Pilsner is bright, crisp and refreshing.
East Rock Lager (East Rock Brewing Company) 75.2 ABV (16oz), German style lager with a delicate balance of subtle malt and mild bitterness.
Everyday Lager (Exhibit 'A' Brewing Company) 95.0 ABV (16oz), Classic American Lager features a traditional Pilsner malt character with a touch of Noble Hops.
Miller Lite (Miller Brewing Company) 64.2 ABV (16oz), Clean and bright, mild in flavor.
Mango Cart (Golden Road Brewing) 94.0 ABV (16oz), A light Wheat Ale with lots of fresh mango flavor and aroma, Finishing crisp and refreshing.
Grey Lady Wheat Ale (Cisco Brewers) 84.0 ABV (16oz), This wheat beer is fermented with Belgian yeast and brewed with fresh fruit and spices. A unique ale that emit...
Allagash White (Allagash Brewing Company) 85.2 ABV (16oz), Refreshing balance of citrus and spice. Wheat, coriander, and Curaçao orange peel round out the flavor of thi...
Scarlet (Vermont Beer Makers) 85.0 ABV (16oz), English-style red ale with strong malt and notes of bread & caramel.
Hither & Yon (Medusa Brewing Company) 126.3 ABV (16oz), Caramel sweetness, hints of toast and plum, slightly tart with subtle acetic character, nuances of red wine & oak
Jolly Woodsman (Banded Brewing Co.) 107.5 ABV (12oz), Brewed with local Speckled Ax Kenyan espresso. Fuels the most voracious of fires or the most ardent woodsman.
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.
Monday Federal Holidays - closed /
Thanksgiving - 12pm-8pm /
Christmas Eve - 12pm-7pm /
Christmas Day - Closed /
December 26th - Closed /
New Year's Day - Closed
Employment
We are currently looking for energetic and motivated individuals for positions in both front & back of house.
