The Merchant

American Brasserie in Downtown Crossing/Financial District. Lunch, dinner, oyster bar, 30+draft beers At The Merchant, we make almost all our fare from scratch.

The building itself is a big space that served for more than a century as a leather goods store. We've brought in high-top tables near the windows ... a 40-foot bar on one side of the room, and more formal dining spots on the opposite side. We have a semi-private dining room in back, and another dining room downstairs. For our menu, we cure and smoke all the meat in house. Our burger is top-notch,

07/29/2024

Sticky fingers, happy heart! ๐Ÿ—โค๏ธ Celebrate National Chicken Wing Day with us, because some foods deserve their own holiday! ๐Ÿ—

07/27/2024

Orange you glad itโ€™s spritz time? ๐ŸŠ Dive into our Venetian sunset in a glass! โ€ขAperol, Campari, OJ, Prosecco, Soda Waterโ€ข

07/26/2024

Weekend loading... ๐Ÿ”„ Fueled by $1 oysters ๐Ÿฆช
Dive into happy hour from 4-7pm and get your shellfish fix! ๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŽ‰

07/25/2024

Ocean meets farm in this flavor-packed plate ๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒฝ
Crispy pan-seared cod with smoky fingerling potatoes, bacon crunch, sweet corn, juicy tomatoes, and tangy grilled red onion relish.

07/24/2024

๐ŸŒถ๏ธ๐Ÿ”ฅ Tequila Takeover Alert! ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ Itโ€™s National Tequila Day and weโ€™re bringing the heat! ๐Ÿฅต Ignite your tastebuds with our Tajin-rimmed Summer Sunrise. Don Julioโ€™s getting dressed up and ready to party! ๐Ÿ•บ๐Ÿ’ƒ

Indulge in our tropical flavor explosion:
๐Ÿฅƒ Don Julio Reposado Tequila
๐Ÿ Juicy Pineapple
๐Ÿ‹ Zesty Lime
๐ŸŒต Sweet Agave
๐ŸŒถ๏ธ Spicy Pimento Bitters
๐Ÿ‘‘ Crowned with a Tajin Rim

07/23/2024

Finger-lickinโ€™ feast: Golden fries, battered fish, and fall-off-the-bone ribs ๐Ÿ˜‹

07/20/2024

POV: Youโ€™re about to bite into caprese heaven ๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿ…๐Ÿง€

07/19/2024

Florals? For summer? Groundbreaking. (No, really!) ๐ŸŒบ Come sip in style with the Belle of the Ball crafted with Wild Moon Rose Liqueur, Lemon. Soda Water, Yuzu Bitters ๐Ÿ’๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ

07/18/2024

Reel in our new lunch Niรงoise salad, itโ€™s out of this tuna-verse! ๐Ÿฃ ๐ŸŒ A stellar lineup of seared tuna, mixed greens, tomatoes, fingerling potatoes, green beans, olives, organic egg, and red wine vinaigrette.

07/16/2024

Nutty, Tangy, and Delicious.. introducing our *New* Grilled Cauliflower with a Korean Twist. ๐Ÿ˜‹

07/13/2024

Sunshine, cocktails, and dinner on the patio โ€“ the perfect trio! ๐ŸŒž๐Ÿธ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ

07/12/2024

Fire up your Friday night with our fried shish*to peppers, served with wasabi, yuzu aioli, and crispy garlic: a burst of flavors in every bite! ๐Ÿ˜‹ ๐Ÿ”ฅ

07/11/2024

Summer in Boston means dining outsideโ€”enjoying the best of food and city views. โ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿ˜‹

07/09/2024

Loaded with goodies, but technically still a salad. That counts, right? ๐Ÿ˜‰ *New* Iceberg Wedge Salad topped with tomatoes ๐Ÿ…, bacon ๐Ÿฅ“, candied pecans ๐ŸŒฐ, crispy onions ๐Ÿง… and smoked blue cheese dressing ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿง€

07/06/2024

Botanical bliss in a glass.๐Ÿชป๐Ÿ‹๐ŸŒฑ Botanical Gardens โ€ข Gin, Creme de Violette, House Made Lemongrass Tonic โ€ข

07/05/2024

Come crack on with $1 oysters and start your weekend right! 4-7pm! ๐Ÿฆช๐Ÿ’ต

07/04/2024

Happy 4th of July! ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Weโ€™ll be closed today so our team can enjoy the festivities. Weโ€™ll be back tomorrow! ๐Ÿ’ฅ

07/03/2024

Calling all beer aficionados! ๐Ÿบโค๏ธ Along with our 30+ beers on tap, weโ€™ve got Heady Topper, the finest American DIPA you can find. ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Cheers to great beer! Weโ€™ll be open until midnight and closed tomorrow for the Fourth!

Photos from The Merchant's post 07/02/2024

Summer Menu Launch ๐Ÿš€โ˜€๏ธ Introducing our NEW summer menu! Enjoy beloved classics and fresh, new seasonal dishes available for dine-in or takeout. Weโ€™ll be closed on the Fourth but open regular hours the rest of the week! ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

06/30/2024

๐Ÿ๐Ÿง€๐Ÿ…๐ŸŒฝ Savor the flavors of summer with our house cavatelli, bursting with sweet peas, corn, mozzarella, tomatoes & crispy onions!

06/28/2024

TGIF! Summer Fridays just got better! ๐ŸŽ‰ Come for lunch and savor our new, delicious pulled pork Sammy on brioche. ๐ŸŒž Like every Friday, weโ€™ll be shucking $1 oysters from 4-8pm! ๐Ÿฆช

06/26/2024

Summer party alert โ€ผ๏ธ TONIGHT from 4-8pm, meet us on the patio as we serve up the coolest adult snow cones and refreshing summer cocktails with ! ๐Ÿน Come for the drinks, stay for the fun! ๐Ÿ™Œ

06/25/2024

Join us tomorrow, Wednesday, June 26th from 4-8pm for a tropical treat featuring Chinola Liqueurs. Weโ€™ll be serving up delicious Passion Fruit and Mango flavored adult snow cones on the patio. ๐Ÿงโœจ And pouring our exclusive summer cocktails ๐Ÿ‘‡

Shangri La
A dreamy mix of Tequila, Chinola Mango Liqueur, Ancho Reyes, Agave, Smoked Paprika, and Lime. ๐Ÿน

Caribbean Queen
A tropical delight with Chinola Passion Fruit Liqueur, Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice, Prosecco, and Tiki Bitters. ๐ŸŠ๐Ÿพ

Summer Lovin
A refreshing blend of Rye Whiskey, Chinola Passion Fruit Liqueur, and Lemon. ๐Ÿฅƒ๐Ÿ‹

Mango Mai Tai
A classic twist with Rum Blend, Chinola Mango Liqueur, Triple Sec, Lime, and Orgeat. ๐Ÿ๐Ÿธ

Come chill with us and enjoy these refreshing summer sips! ๐ŸŒž๐ŸŒด

06/24/2024

Get ready for summer flavors! โ˜€๏ธ Dropping our new summer menu this Wednesday. ๐Ÿ“ธ Sneak peek: Spicy ahi tuna tartare with avocado, cucumber, red onion, citrus, aqua chile, and fried tortilla. ๐Ÿฃ Refreshing perfection!

06/21/2024

Escape to al fresco dining: sip summer cocktails, relish delicious dinner, and savor the fresh flavors & fresh air! โ˜€๏ธ๐ŸŒ†๐Ÿน

06/20/2024

Meet your new best friends behind the bar! Our bartenders are shaking up fun all night long. ๐Ÿธ๐Ÿ‘ฏ

06/19/2024

Mark your calendars for ADULT SNOW CONES ๐Ÿงโ€ผ๏ธ Next Wednesday, 6/26, 4-8pm โ€“ Cool off with us on The Merchant patio! ๐ŸŽ‰ ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ is giving out passion fruit & mango snow cones, and weโ€™ll be passing out specialty cocktails from our summer menu, like the Shangri La and Caribbean Queen featuring liqueurs. ๐Ÿนโœจ

06/17/2024

Celtics Nation, unite! ๐Ÿ“ฃ Game 5 against the Mavs is tonight at 8:30pm! โ˜˜๏ธ๐Ÿ€ Catch it live with sound and celebrate with us at The Merchant, just steps from TD Garden! ๐Ÿป

06/16/2024

Calling all Celtics fans! ๐Ÿ“ฃ Join us for game five as the Celtics take on the Mavs tomorrow night at 8:30pm! ๐Ÿบ๐Ÿ€ Watch the action live with full sound, and then celebrate with us or just a short walk away at TD Garden!

06/14/2024

Snow Cones & Sunshine โ„๏ธ๐Ÿฆ๐Ÿนโ˜€๏ธ: Join us for a Chinola Cheers at The Merchant on Wednesday, June 26th, from 4-8pm. ๐Ÿ™Œ Weโ€™ll be giving out Passion Fruit & Mango Adult Snow Cones and passing around a special menu with exotic cocktails like the Shangri La, Caribbean Queen & Mango Mai Tai, all featuring Liqueurs. ๐ŸŒด

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60 Franklin Street
Boston, MA
02110

Opening Hours

Monday 11:30am - 11pm
Tuesday 11:30am - 11pm
Wednesday 11:30am - 11pm
Thursday 11:30am - 11pm
Friday 11:30am - 11pm
Saturday 12pm - 11pm

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