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 and sour 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
Peach Mint Julep11A Kentucky classic with a Georgia twist. This cocktail is strong out of the gate, and won't fade at the finish.
Red Sangria11Warm weather means two things; shorts & sangria! Our offering is a classic Spanish style using Mediterranean cinnamon and Valencia oranges.
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
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)
2017 Jean Luc Colombo 11Rose of Syrah/Mouvedre (Provence, FR)
Reds by the Glass
J. Lohr 10"Los Osos" merlot (Paso Robles, CA)
Twenty Rows 12Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley, OR)
Joseph Carr 12"Paso Robles" Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles, CA)
Bodini 10Malbec (Mendoza, Arg)
La Antigua12Tempranillo Crianza(Rioja (ESP))
White Bottles
Bieler 29"Daisy" Pinot Grigio (Columbia Valley, Washington)
Bertani35 "Velante" Pinot Grigio (Italy)
Chateau Haut Rian 36"Semillion" Sauvignon Blanc (Bordeaux, France)
Vera 36Vinho Verde (Minho, Portugal)
Peyrassol 38"#Lou" Rose (Cotes de Provence)
Martin Ray39Pinot Noir Rose (Russian River Valley, California)
La Chablisienne 45Chablis (Burgundy, France)
Noble Tree50Chardonnay (Sonoma, California)
Groth 52Sauvignon Blanc (Napa Valley, California)
Centered56Chardonnay (Napa Valley, California)
Red Bottles
Dio Fili31Xynomavro Dry Red Wine (Macedonia, Greece)
Lieb Cellars35"Bridge Lane" Red Blend (Long Island, New York)
Smith & Hook50Cabernet Sauvignon (Central Coast, California)
Rex Hill Winery60Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley, Oregon)
"NV 14" Cain74Bordeaux Blend (Napa, California)
Draft Beer
Daylight (Common Roots Brewing Company)
78.0 ABV (12oz), Modern Style Double IPA with strong juicy, citrusy flavors and passion fruit aromas.
Hop Hop & Away (Aeronaut Brewing Company)
7.504.6 ABV (12oz), Light & hazy, juicy India Session Ale, infused with cold-steeped hops for delicious citrus flavor and aroma wi...
Be Hoppy (Wormtown)
76.5 ABV (16oz), The huge aromatics and big citrus forward flavors come from the copious amount of hops we use during our doubl...
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...
Whale's Tale Pale Ale (Cisco Brewers Inc.)
65.6 ABV (16oz), Wonderfully balanced with Maris Otter malt, hints of crystal malt and generously hopped with East Kent Golding...
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. This IPA is bursting with citrus aroma and hints o...
IPA (Lagunitas Brewing Company)
66.2 ABV (16oz), This is our unique version of an ancient style.
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...
Moon Man (Southern Prohibition Brewing)
76.56 ABV (8oz), Stout with lactose, chocolate, almonds and marshmallow
Leagues Beneath (Devil's Purse Brewing Company)
77.0 ABV (12oz), Spiced ale brewed with ginger, lime, and Barbados molasses...Wicked good yo
Porter Square Porter (Somerville Brewing Company (Slumbrew))
76.5 ABV (16oz), Rich black porter with a unique blend of chocolate, coffee, roasted and nutty flavors. Brewed with cocoa powde...
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...
Baxter (Toppling Goliath Brewing Co.)
108.8 ABV (12oz), Mosaic, Citra, Nelson, and Sabro hops create hints of peach, orange, and candied honey to make a deliciously h...
The Chocolate Manifesto - Triple Chocolate Milk Stout (Flying Monkeys Craft Brewery)
1110.0 ABV (8oz), Lactose sweetness gives The Manifesto the heavenly body of a Milk Stout and the indulgence we crave in chocola...
Más Agave (Founders Brewing Co.)
810.0 ABV (8oz), We took an imperial gose brewed with agave, lime and sea salt and then aged it in tequila barrels for just the...
Fernet About It (3 Stars Brewing Company)
68.5 ABV (8oz), Fernet barrel-aged chocolate stout
Alternating Current (Heretic Brewing Company)
815.1 ABV (8oz), Spending over a year in fresh dumped 10 year old Heaven Hill bourbon barrels. We use single-source, locally ro...
Lightworks (Honest Weight Artisan Beer)
8.504.6 ABV (16oz), Dry-Hopped American Blonde Ale. Restrained bitterness, bright and direct aromatics reminiscent of lime and whi...
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.
Equinox (Kent Falls Brewing Co.)
84.8 ABV (12oz), Brewed to celebrate the change of seasons, this farmhouse ale is dry hopped with Equinox.
Hefeweissbier (Weihenstephan)
65.4 ABV (16oz), Our golden-yellow wheat beer, smells of cloves and impresses consumers with its refreshing banana flavour.
The Space In Between (Lawson's Finest Liquids)
95.0 ABV (12oz), The Space In Between is an ale without definition, blurry and green, with a depth and form unclear this beer r...
Vincianne (True North Ale Company)
76.3 ABV (16oz), Brewed with Belgian yeast and malt, candi syrup, and noble hops. Effervescent, crisp, and refreshing.
Lime Pilsner (Uinta Brewing Company)
5.505.3 ABV (16oz), Crisp, light-bodied, and immensely refreshing, this combines a subtle malty sweetness with hints of fresh lime...
Whirlpool (Night Shift Brewing)
84.5 ABV (16oz), New England pale ale; citrus-forward and refreshing
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...
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.
Leitmotif All the Barrys (Exhibit 'A' Brewing Company)
74.3 ABV (12oz), Kettle sour beer brewed with Saison yeast, house Lactobacillus blend and fermented with blackberries, blueberr...
French Oak Poinsettias (Due South Brewing Co. )
64.0 ABV (8oz), A brut ale with cranberries that is then aged in new French oak. Delicate and refreshing!
Friends In Merlot Places (Springdale)
109.5 ABV (8oz), Barrel blend aged on Merlot grape juice with lacto, pedio, and Brett.
Smoothie Dreams (Captain Lawrence Brewing Company)
77.2 ABV (8oz), A rich, lightly tart smoothie ale brewed with the addition of raspberries, vanilla and milk sugar.
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
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.
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.
