The Merchant Kitchen & Drinks

Mark Czako 5 months ago

Today, I went to The Merchant for lunch with my friends. Upon arrival, the front desk personnel kindly welcomed us at the restaurant and sat us down. The waiters/waitresses were very caring and really wanted to make sure we are well-served which is a huge plus. The table was beautifully set up, the utensils were clean. The atmosphere of the restaurant was great, I really enjoyed the dark bar-like ambiance. The menu had just the right number of options available; however, it was not the easiest for me to choose the right plate due to the ingredients of each dish. I ended up getting the Fish and Chips. The fries were very thin and over fried, meaning some were hard rock. Unfortunately, you could feel on the haddock that it came from a freezer. It was fried and the breading was way too thick, oily, and in some places hard. It also had air pockets in many spots under the crust. On the bright side, the tartar sauce tasted pretty good. As a whole, this plate does not reflect the $22 price at all and I don’t recommend getting it. Overall, I liked the restaurant’s looks and the employees’ hospitality but unfortunately a restaurant is mostly about the food it serves. I don’t think I will return to eat here again; maybe I’ll try the drinks next time.

Olga Shestopalova 6 months ago

Excellent for date night! I loved the variety of menu, not to mention the quality of the food and drinks. My favorites were the tuna tartare and octopus appetizers. Service was prompt, and the location is great for a pre or post dinner walk and/or show.

Maya S 2 months ago

Used to come here after work with coworkers, but this will be our last visit. The service and food both missed the mark. We (2 ppl) ordered two dozen oysters per person; after a long wait, in total, only one dozen arrived, and that ended up being all we were brought. The oysters themselves were the smallest, flattest/thinnest I’ve ever seen, with shells and sand in every single one. When we pointed this out, the waitress responded that this is what $1 oysters are, and suggested ordering a different kind if we want better quality. That doesn’t line up with my prior experience here, I was here just two Fridays ago, and while the food was already slipping, the oysters were still in line with the usual Boston $1 oyster standard. Since this is now the quality and attitude, this place is off my list for good.

Alfa-117 6 months ago

Seems like a good American place. The crispness of the fish in the fish and chips reminded me a little of British fish and chips where the fish wasn’t overly crunchy and deep fried like what you can get in Gloucester and Cape Cod. I like both versions. The tartar sauce was watery but the taste was fine.

Favored Grace a month ago

First Time ✨️Nice atmosphere ✨️Nice staff ✨️Food served quickly ✨️Well priced for portion size