The Merchant Kitchen and Drinks
American | Downtown
This restaurant is not participating in Boston Restaurant Week Winter 2026.
Location & Contact
60 Franklin Street Boston
Boston, MA 02110
Phone: 617-482-6060
Transit: Downtown Crossing Station on the Red or Orange Lines
About
Taking its cues from classic brasseries, The Merchant offers a convivial atmosphere and top-notch food for diners in the Downtown Crossing/Financial District area. The name is an homage to the great history of the neighborhood, and to the space's previous tenant, London Harness, which operated there 100 years.
Open for lunch, dinner and late-night service, The Merchant serves an American-leaning scratch menu, which includes an ample raw bar selection as well as house-cured and smoked meats. Designed to accommodate diners in search of a quick bite, or a full coursed meal, the menu is available all day long and well into the evening (for those who need something to snack on after a long night of work).
The 40-foot bar is a major focal point of the spacious dining room, serving more than sixty beers on draft, and in bottles and cans. The Merchant also offer an approachable and interesting wine list that includes three wines on tap, and a great cocktail program.