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The Merchant, Boston, MA

The Merchant

4.6 (1093)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
60 Franklin St, Boston, MA 02110

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 12 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Great for happy hour
  • 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 1,093 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Merchant offers a lively atmosphere perfect for gatherings, with standout service that many describe as "terrific." Diners appreciate the "delicious food" and diverse menu options, like oysters and burgers. While some find it "energetic," others note it can be a bit loud. Ideal for business lunches and pre-theatre meals.
1,093 Reviews

  1. Steven VIP

    San Diego1 review

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a regular stop for us and I have been a fan of their steak frites for several years. Today was a disappointment, though. The steak was too salty and the fries were soggy. All in all, disappointing when one of your favorites comes up short.

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  2. Ellen VIP

    Greater Boston30 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Hi - booked for a party of 7, the waiter was slow, thankfully the kitchen pumped the meals out quickly.

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  3. Joe

    Philadelphia County6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We went for $1 oysters. They have nice cocktails too. Good date spot!

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  4. Meg VIP

    Greater Boston14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    WE grabbed a small bite to eat ahead of the ballet. Worked out really well. Good food and when we indicated we needed to move quickly they were really supportive. We will be back!

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  5. John VIP

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 29, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good, our server did seem to forget us after he dropped off the check but a nice guy and in general service was good. Food was good but the place is a bit too loud. The poll for this site indicates the top level being "energetic" over being too loud. It was too loud.

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  6. Elena VIP

    New York City3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 19, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Despite good reviews and ratings the food was below average.

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  7. Weng

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We heard the food is really good at this restaurant and always wanted to try it. After the graduation weekend, we came here for lunch with family. Everyone loved the food here and the service was amazing. Highly recommend!

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  8. Rich VIP

    Greater Boston47 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    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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  9. 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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  10. 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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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 1093 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
11:30 PM
Booked 12 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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