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The Merchant, Boston, MA

The Merchant

4.6
4.6
1079 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 28 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for business meals
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighbourhood gem
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.

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Additional information

  • Location
    60 Franklin St, Boston, MA 02110
  • Phone number
    (617) 482-6060
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30–22:15 Sat 12:00–22:45 Bar Mon–Fri 11:30–23:00 Sat 12:00–23:00
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Validated parking available at 33 Arch Street parking garage. Entrance to garage on Hawley St
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Ignacio Lopez
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct

Menu

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What 1,079 people are saying

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

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Merchant offers a delightful dining experience with "great food and service" and a "wonderful atmosphere." Its downtown location is perfect for pre-theater meals, featuring a diverse menu and "great drink options." The $1 oysters are a highlight. While some find it a bit noisy, the "attentive staff" ensures a pleasant visit.

1,079 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Have been here a couple times. Dim lit ambience, classy but casual. Can be super quiet and relaxing, got stuck next to a loud obnoxious 8 top last time but was still able to enjoy the night due to the spacious table layout

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Montreal1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 13 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food but plate size and quantity were really small for the price asked, overall disappointing diner experience and had to stop somewhere else to else after leaving the restaurant.

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  3. Paul

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 4 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great burger. Half the calamari app was just fried peppers.

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  4. Julie

    Greater Boston1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The ambiance was lovely. We were seated on time per our reservation. The service was excellent! In our party of four, one had fish and chips and thought it was great; one had skirt steak and also loved it; two of us had the organic free range chicken and the chicken was small but very good; the couscous and vegetable side was lacking. So I would call it a mixed response on the food - 2 greats and 2 okays. The menu was pretty small; not too many options. I thought there would be more, but I mistook the luncheon menu for being party of the dinner menu.

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  5. John

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. Had the oysters and burgers. Solid 10/10 across the board.

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  6. Andrew

    Greater Boston1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 15 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It’s good…one of my go-to lunch places In the financial district. No additional comments

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  7. Clair VIP

    Charleston16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 10 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    delicious salad and friendly staff, will return again

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  8. Paul

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 31 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was very good. It is very dark at table, hard to read menu. We had to request another table. There is no lighting over or on some tables

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  9. Michael

    Greater Boston1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 31 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We went on New Year's Eve around 2 pm to avoid the crowds for a late lunch. As one would expect, it was mostly empty people-wise which was what we were looking for. The ambiance was nice, it was easily quiet enough to have a casual conversation, and our server was charming and attentive. Tuna sandwich and Ham & Cheese - both were filling and we could have half salad and half fries for no additional cost. Overall a nice lunch to ring in the new year without dealing with any of the crowds.

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  10. Janna

    Greater Boston23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 30 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We got there just after it opened, so the restaurant was not yet busy. The service was great. Very attentive, professional & polite. The food was good and typical prices. I wish there was a kid's menu. Maybe there is one, but we were never made aware. I should have asked. Everything was delicious.

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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 1079 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
19:00
Booked 28 times today
Google Map for The Merchant

60 Franklin St, Boston, MA 02110

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (617) 482-6060
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30–22:15 Sat 12:00–22:45 Bar Mon–Fri 11:30–23:00 Sat 12:00–23:00
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Validated parking available at 33 Arch Street parking garage. Entrance to garage on Hawley St
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Ignacio Lopez
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
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