
American
Merchant
121 South Pinckney St
Madison, WI 53703
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Featured Items

Fried Cheese Curds
buttermilk-battered and fried. served with ranch and hot honey (v)$12.00
Cauliflower Cobb Salad
crispy fried buffalo cauliflower florets, chopped romaine, cherry tomato, avocado dressing, celery, moody blue cheese crumbles$16.00
The Merchant Burger
double patty, brioche bun, hook's 3 year cheddar, black pepper aioli, dill pickles, served with fries$18.50
SNACKS

Hand-Cut Fries
served with black pepper aioli (v, can be made vegan upon request in notes)$8.00
Fried Cheese Curds
buttermilk-battered and fried. served with ranch and hot honey (v)$12.00
House Marinated Olives
citrus oil & crushed pecans$12.00
Parmesan-Crusted Shrimp Cakes
five shrimp cakes served with citrus remoulade$19.00
6pc Chicken Wing
Fried chicken wings with your choice of mild vs spicy, and buttermilk ranch, hot honey, or citrus remoulade$11.50
12pc Chicken Wing
Fried chicken wings with your choice of mild vs spicy, and buttermilk ranch, hot honey, or citrus remoulade$20.00
Charcuterie
rotating selection served with fruit preserves, honey, toasted nuts, crackers, with house b&b pickles, cornichons, whole grain mustard, fresh ciabatta (can be made vegetarian and gluten free upon request in notes)$32.00
SOUP & SALAD

Vichy
warm potato leek soup, garnished with andouille and chili crisp (gf, v* w/o andouille) $9$9.00OUT OF STOCK
Chopped Salad
romaine, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, red onion, cornbread croutons, red wine vinaigrette, sarvecchio parmesan (gf upon request)$14.00OUT OF STOCK
Cauliflower Cobb Salad
crispy fried buffalo cauliflower florets, chopped romaine, cherry tomato, avocado dressing, celery, moody blue cheese crumbles$16.00
ENTREES

The Merchant Burger
double patty, brioche bun, hook's 3 year cheddar, black pepper aioli, dill pickles, served with fries$18.50
Red Bean Veggie Burger
spiced red bean patty served on a light potato roll with pickled red onion, chipotle aioli, and Vitruvian Farms micro cilantro (v, df)$14.00
Baked Mac & Cheese
Hook’s 5 Year cheddar, velveeta, Sarvecchio parmesan, black pepper, Zapp's Potato Chip Voodoo gratin$23.00New Orleans BBQ Shrimp
shrimp sautéed in spices and deglazed with Hamm’s beer and butter–served over jasmine rice$29.00
Mushroom Etouffee
stewed Vitruvian Farms oyster mushrooms, red beans, haricot verts, spinach, steamed rice -- served with your choice of creamy turnips (not vegan), french fries (vegan), or cornbread (not vegan)$26.00
Chicken Platter
crispy chicken thighs, braised collard greens, celeriac slaw -- served with your choice of creamy turnips, french fries, or cornbread$28.00
Blackened Catfish
Cajun-style catfish served over a sweet potato hash: sweet potatoes, red peppers, onions, and corn roasted with thyme. Finished with a buttered corn broth$28.00
Flat Iron Steak Frites
french fries & black pepper aioli and served with your choice of au poivre or red-wine shallot butter$38.00
NY Strip Steak Frites
house french fries & black pepper aioli and served with your choice of au poivre or red-wine shallot butter$48.00OUT OF STOCK
SIDES

Cornbread Side
crystal hot sauce-roasted garlic butter with chow chow relish$6.00
Side of Mac & Cheese
$8.00
Side of Mashed Turnips
$8.00
Side Spinach
$8.00
Side of Bacon Collard Greens
(available without bacon upon request, v)$8.00
Side of Brussels Sprouts
roasted brussel sprouts with lemon, white wine, and bacon -- can be made vegetarian or vegan upon request.$13.20OUT OF STOCK
DESSERT

Brownie
vanilla ice cream, fresh berries, flake salt$11.00
Warm Beignets
three fried doughnuts served warm with powdered sugar, served with a cherries jubilee dipping sauce$11.00Carrot Cake
two layered cake with carrots, pineapple, pecans, topped with cream cheese frosting & walnut pieces$10.00OUT OF STOCK
KIDS MENU
Each meal comes with a kids cup of whole milk or orange juice!
If you use a credit card, Merchant will charge an additional 3.00% ($0.00) to help offset processing costs. This amount is not more than what Merchant pays in fees.
All hours
| Sunday | 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Thursday | 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Friday | 4:00 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9:00 am - 9:30 pm |
Restaurant info
Merchant is a downtown Madison restaurant that honors the American Craft Movement. Boasting classic fares and libations with modern technique.
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