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The Merchant, Boston, MA

The Merchant

4.6
4.6
1088 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
60 Franklin St, Boston, MA 02110

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
The Merchant is a big space that served for more than a century as a leather 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 private dining room in back, and another private dining room downstairs. For our menu, we make almost all of our fare from scratch. Executive chef Ignacio Lopez previously worked at both Beat Hotel in Cambridge and Tuscan Kitchen in Burlington. Chef Lopez cures and smokes all the meat in house. Our burger is top-notch, as are other dishes like house-made Gnochhi, Organic Chicken Milanaise and Steak Frites. The Merchant serves salads, sandwiches ($15-$21), and more for the lunch rush. And for dinner, we are a full-service brasserie (with most entrees ranging from $25-$30). The bar has 30+ rotating beers on tap, many of them locally brewed, plus a full selection of craft cocktails to serve our patrons, including the after-work crowd.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30 am–10:15 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:45 pm Bar Mon–Fri 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (617) 482-6060
  • Website
    http://www.themerchantboston.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Ignacio Lopez
  • Private party facilities
    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.
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    60 Franklin St, Boston, MA 02110
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Crossing
  • Cross street
    Arch St
  • Parking details
    Validated parking available at 33 Arch Street parking garage. Entrance to garage on Hawley St
  • Public transit
    We are a short walk from the Downtown Crossing T stop on the red and orange lines. We are a slightly longer walk from Park Street station on the green line or State Street on the blue line. And we are close to all bus lines that service Downtown Crossing.
  • Entertainment
    Live Jazz Brunch on Sundays 11am-3pm
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 1,088 people are saying

The Merchant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Merchant offers an inviting ambiance with a "classic oak interior" and "friendly staff" known for their attentive service. The menu is "eclectic" and includes standout dishes like "cauliflower with Korean BBQ sauce" and "fresh oysters." It's a "great spot" for business lunches or pre-theatre meals, with reliable service even during busy times.

1,088 Reviews

  1. Rich VIP

    Greater Boston46 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Once again The Merchant excels! Our server Elizabeth is especially great - she has had our table several times before and she is always terrific. She remembers us and what we like and we barely have to say anything she just knows what to do. My burger was superb! So was the red ale. And my wife's street corn and chicken wings appetizers were fantastic together. And dessert... the icing on the cake! Well - not cake, but cobbler, and ice cream. One of our favorite haunts! We will be back (repeatedly).

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  2. Heather

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We thoroughly enjoyed our evening at Merchant. Our server was attentive, patient and friendly. The food was very good - our favorite was the cauliflower with Korean BBQ sauce.

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  3. Paul

    Greater Boston10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Classic oak interior. Nice location. Friendly staff, prompt service. Eclectic menu with someone for everyone.

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  4. Abigail VIP

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great pre-theatre meal! Attentive staff, good food and a fun atmosphere.

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  5. humberto

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great spot for a business lunch—professional atmosphere, quick service, and consistently delicious food. Ideal for meetings or client catch-ups.

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  6. Rich VIP

    Greater Boston46 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Merchant is very reliable, has a terrific menu with many options, and is very conveniently located right in Downtown Crossing. But best of all is the service: we have favorite servers but all the servers are terrific, the bartender knows what they're doing, and the restaurant, even when very busy, seems efficiently focused on their customers. Our favorite servers - Elizabeth, and Eric - are both superb. They remember us and our preferences from one visit to the next, and treat us like family. This was our friends' first visit, but they enjoyed it a lot and it won't be their last! We have never had a bad meal here - always very delicious and satisfying. For an any-time go-to place, add The Merchant to your list.

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  7. Ray VIP

    Greater Boston16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food - Great Service Perfect spot for a quick lunch catch up with friends.

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  8. Priya

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere and enjoyed the dim lighting in the restaurant. The server was great and friendly. She provided helpful recommendations for dinner and dessert. Enjoyed the evening with friends!

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  9. Katrina

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Overall a great, energic environment. A little tough to have one-on-one conversations. Service was great, food was average.

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  10. Marissa

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The merchant is a great spot for lunch or dinner.

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FAQs

The Merchant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 482-6060.

The Merchant is rated 4.6 stars by 1088 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today
Google Map for The Merchant

60 Franklin St, Boston, MA 02110

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Arch St
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Crossing
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30 am–10:15 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:45 pm Bar Mon–Fri 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Validated parking available at 33 Arch Street parking garage. Entrance to garage on Hawley St
  • Public transit
    We are a short walk from the Downtown Crossing T stop on the red and orange lines. We are a slightly longer walk from Park Street station on the green line or State Street on the blue line. And we are close to all bus lines that service Downtown Crossing.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Ignacio Lopez
  • Entertainment
    Live Jazz Brunch on Sundays 11am-3pm
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Website
    http://www.themerchantboston.com/
  • Phone number
    (617) 482-6060
  • Private party facilities
    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.
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