Merchant Madison
Modern American Kitchen and Cocktail Bar
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with black pepper aioli
lightly poached and marinated shrimp, shaved red onion, cucumber, cilantro, served with saltine crackers
Buttermilk-battered and fried. Served with ranch and hot honey. We will donate $1 for every order of our fried cheese curds to a charity of our staff's choosing. Our company mission focused on supporting women, black, LGBTQ+ advocacy groups here in madison
served warm with citrus oil, marcona almonds, fried rosemary
rotating selection served with fruit preserves, honey, candied nuts, crackers, with house pickles, mustard, fresh baguette
caramelized onion bechamel, mozzarella, romano, beef broth, scallions
bibb lettuce, fried capers, shaved market vegetables
pickled ramps, hazelnut romesco, ramp butter, fresh radish, origins bread, served with frisee salad
crème fraîche, pickled shallot, citrus gel, hazelnuts
parmesan crusted shrimp cakes, herbed sauce gribiche, frisee, pickled shallots, fried capers
chimichurri marinated broccoli, harissa-tomato sauce, whipped tahini, feta, smoked almonds
double patty smashed burger, steamed onions, american cheese, brioche bun
double patty from fox heritage farms*, brioche bun, hook's 3 year cheddar, black pepper aioli, b&b pickles (served medium)
unripe mango, napa cabbage, pickled vegetables, fresh herbs, black pepper aioli, brioche bun, & warm potato chips
napa cabbage slaw, jalapeno crema, pickled vegetables, black pepper aioli, fresh herbs, brioche bun
frisee, bacon lardon, herb aioli, brioche croutons
underground meats green chorizo sausage, corn cakes, sweet corn soubise, green mojo, pickled jalapeno, charred scallion
arborio rice, herbed mushroom ragu, sarvecchio
grilled hanger steak, au poivre, fries, seasoned salt, black pepper aioli
Wild-caught Lake Superior whitefish, cornichon tartar sauce, marble rye bread, braised red cabbage, potato salad with giardiniera aioli & scallions. Make it fried on Fridays for Fish Fry!
Top sirloin, hoagie roll, horseradish-garlic aioli, giardiniera, arugula, and french onion fondue. Served with potato chips
dark cherry-chocolate ice cream, luxardo cherry, flake salt
Passionfruit curd, strawberry, coconut creme & toasted coconut
pecans, dried currants, cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom & orange blossom cream cheese frosting
rotating selection served with fruit preserves, honey, candied nuts, crackers, with house pickles, mustard, fresh baguette
lightly poached and marinated shrimp, shaved red onion, cucumber, cilantro, served with saltine crackers
Buttermilk-battered and fried, served with ranch and hot honey. We will donate $1 for every order of our fried cheese curds to a charity of our staff's choosing. Our company mission focused on supporting women, black, LGBTQ+ advocacy groups here in madison
caramelized onion bechamel, mozzarella, romano, beef broth, scallions
rotating selection from madison sourdough co
with shaved pit ham and whole grain mustard hollandaise*
parmesan-crusted shrimp cakes, frisee, old bay, whole grain hollandaise*
roasted red peppers, harissa & tomato sauce
two eggs* any style, potatoes, and choice of breakfast sausage, bacon, or mashed avocado
green cabbage, roasted mushrooms, fontina cheese, caramelized onions, petite salad, potatoes
grilled sourdough, spring radish, jammy egg*, sunflower gremolata
coconut milk hydrated chia seeds, greek yogurt, triple berry and avocado jam, gluten free almond and orange granola
fried capers, shaved market vegetables
chilaquiles, corn tortilla chips, arbol & guajillo chile salsa, black bean pickled jalapeño, queso fresco, scallion, two sunny side up eggs
brioche french toast, seasonal jam, maple syrup, butter
two eggs* any style, breakfast potatoes, french onion fondue, petite salad
double patty from fox heritage farms, brioche bun, hook's 3 year cheddar, black pepper aioli, b&b pickles, served with warm potato chips (served medium)
napa cabbage slaw, jalapeño crema, pickled vegetables, black pepper aioli, parsely, brioche bun, served with warm potato chips
bacon, egg, fontina, horseradish-garlic aioli, brioche bun
oyster mushroom, egg, fontina, herb-aioli, brioche bun
with black pepper aioli
Grapefruit Juice, Mint, Sparkling Wine
Death's Door Gin, Orange Juice, Curaçao, J#2 Bitters
Death's Door Gin, Lillet, Curaçao, Lemon
House Bloody Mix, Tito's Vodka, Highlife Pony
Sparkling Wine, St. George Absinthe Verte, Lemon
Death's Door Gin, Lemon, Eggwhite*, Simple, Orange Blossom Water, Cream, Orange Expression
Oberon Wheat Ale with a shot of Old Grand Dad
Join us every Monday on our patio to enjoy $40 draft cocktail pitchers
choice of any snack, starter, and any entree, and a bottle of wine to share
all burgers including the Merchant Burger and the Oklahoma Onion Burger
wild-caught Lake Superior whitefish from Bodin Fisheries, Bayfield, WI, coleslaw, cornichon tartar sauce, rye bread, butter, warm potato salad with mustard vinaigrette
House DJs at 10:37pm, dancing, 20% off classic cocktails, and $4 house shots
rejuvenate with 25% off food and drink {industry only}
Refreshing / balanced / crisp. Banker's Club Gin, Cardamom, Rhubarb Syrup, Lime Acid Solution
Sweet / tart / vibrant. Tito's Vodka, Lavender Syrup, Lime Acid Solution, Saline
Summery / citrus / vibrant. Grapefruit - Infused Lunazul, Sorrel - Infused Milagro, Simple Syrup, Lime Acid Solution, Saline
Full bodied / morish / raspberry notes. Bardstown Fusion 8 Bourbon, Six Grapes Port Wine, Smith & Cross Rum, Raspberry Syrup, Lime Juice, Angostura Bitters
Peachy / boozy / opulent. Blade and Bow Bourbon, Old Grand Dad Bourbon, Peach Syrup, Peach Bitters
Juicy / fruity / strawberry notes. Strawberry - Infused Gray Whale Gin, Strawberry Syrup, Lime Juice
Sherried / refreshing / tropical. Lustau Solera Los Arcos Dry Amontillado Sherry, Cocchi Di Torino Sweet Vermouth, Guava Syrup, Simple Syrup, Lemon Juice, Orange Juice
Tropical / cooling / punchy. Ron Colón Red Banana Oleo Rum, Combier de Banane Liqueur, Plantation Barbados 5 Yr Rum, Demerara Syrup, Pineapple, Peychaud's, Angostura
Cooling / cucumber / crisp. Toki Japanese Whisky, Mint Tea, Cucumber Syrup, Lime Juice, Soda Water
Spices / rich / sweet. Plantation Dark Barbados, Ilegal Joven Mezcal, Horchata Syrup, Lime Juice, Saline
Floral / vibrant / effervescent. Vodka, Aperol, Watermelon Syrup, Watermelon Juice, Lemon Juice, Soda Water, Saline
Spice / vibrant / honey flavor. Barr Hill Gin, Habanero Honey Syrup, Simple Syrup, Lemon Juice
Vegetal / savory / fresh. Mirepoix Infused Ketel One Vodka, Tomato Water, Olive Oil & Balsamic Drops
Bittersweet / lush / blackberry notes. Blackberry Infused - Citadelle Jardin D' Ete, Poli Gran Bassano Bianco Vermouth, Luxardo Bitter Bianco, Dolin Dry Vermouth, Lemon Bitters
Floral / botanic / peppy. Deaths Door Gin, Flower Tonic Syrup, Lime Juice, Soda Water
Refreshing / rejuvenating / crisp. Deaths Door Gin, in House Tonic Syrup, Lime Juice, Soda Water
Peachy / crisp / vibrant. Deaths Door Gin, Peach Tonic Syrup, Soda Water
Silky / tropical / coconuty. Pineapple-Lime Stock, Pineapple Syrup, Simple Syrup, Lime Juice, Coconut Milk
Tangy / spices / earthy. The Pathfinder N/a Spirit, Woodruff Syrup, Demerara, Lemon Juice
Ginger notes / refreshing / vibrant. Carrot Cordial, Ginger Syrup, Lime Juice, Soda Water
Fruity / punchy / light. Strawberry Rhubarb Syrup, Honey Syrup, Lemon Juice, Soda Water
Sweet / tart / vibrant / "best lemon drop i've ever had". Ketel One Vodka, Lavender Simple, Lemon Juice. Caity Nicholson, Spring 2013
Creamy / rich / coffee notes. Tito's Vodka, Cold Brew, Licor 43, Evaporated Milk
Citrusy / refreshing / "a madison classic". Choice of: Death's Door Gin, Tito's Vodka, Rosemary Demerara, Lime Juice. Jr Mocanu, New Year's Eve 2010
Slightly sweet / elegant / sophisticated. Citadelle Gin, Raspberry, Lemon Juice, Cherry Bark Vanilla Bitters, Egg White. Adapted by Caity Nicholson, Spring 2022
Minty / herbal / light. Death's Door Gin, Lime Juice, Cucumber Syrup
Herbaceous / sophisticated / savory. Tanqueray Gin, Green Chartreuse, Lazzaroni Maraschino, Lime Juice. Adapted by Merchant, Winter 2013
Cool / fruity / refreshing. Death's Door Gin, Italicus Rosolio Di Bergamotto, Valencia Orange Liqueur, Cerasum Aperitivo, Pineapple & Lime Juices, Seltzer, Bitters. Adapted by Caity Nicholson, Spring 2022
A sunny day with a cool breeze. Milagro Tequila, Grapefruit and Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, Grapefruit Seltzer. Adapted by Caity Nicholson, Spring 2022
Bittersweet / tangy / refreshing. Milagro Reposado, Angostura Bitters, Simple Syrup, Lime Juice, Lemon Juice
Smoky / robust / herbal. El Buho Mezcal, Aperol, Yellow Chartreuse, Lime Juice
Sharp / frothy / velvety. Pisco, Simple Syrup, Egg White, Lime Juice
Frothy / full mouthfeel / subtle citrus. Wild Turkey 101 Bourbon, Lemon Juice, Egg White*, Simple, Angostura Bitters and Orange Oil. Adapted by The Merchant Team, Winter 2013
Minty / fizzy / botanic. Plantation 3 Star Rum, Los Monteros Cava, Simple Syrup, Lime Juice, Fresh Mint Leaves
Peachy / lush / cooling. Lazzaroni Peach Amaretto, Simple Syrup, Lemon Juice
Ginger / smoky / robust. Monkey Shoulder Scotch, Del Maguey Mezcal Float, Ginger - Honey Syrup, Lime Juice
complex sweetness / citrusy tang / bourbon. Bourbon, Aperol, St. Germain, Lemon Juice, Simple, Orange Oil. Eric Hay, Spring 2010
Bourbon / boozy / mint. Woodford Reserve Bourbon, Mint, Demerara. Adapted by Caity Nicholson, Winter 2022
Savory / timeless / banana note. George Dickle No. 12 Tennessee Whiskey, Maison Rouge Cognac, Combier Liqueur De Banane, Demerara, Peychaud's, Absinthe. Adapted by Caity Nicholson, Winter 2022
Orange Note / Tangy / flavorful. Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Aperol, Amaro Nonino, Lemon. Adapted by Caity Nicholson, Spring 2022
Vanilla / smoky / dessert. Limousin Rye, Vanilla, Burnt Sugar Syrup, Angostura Bitters, Cherry Bark Vanilla Bitters, Smoked Rosemary. Adapted by Abe Konneh, Fall 2022
Local / smooth / refined. J Henry Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Demerara, Orange & Cherry Bark Vanilla Bitters, Orange Oil. Adapted by The Merchant Team, 2010
orange wine
orange wine
orange wine
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Non-Alcoholic. Ask your server for our current selection
Non-Alcoholic
Bar Snacks & Starters Sandwiches #Patiopitchers (15% Off)
choice of any snack, starter, and any entree, and a bottle of wine to share
all burgers including the Merchant Burger and the Oklahoma Onion Burger
wild-caught Lake Superior whitefish from Bodin Fisheries, Bayfield, WI, classic coleslaw, cornichon tartar sauce, rye bread, butter, warm potato salad with mustard vinaigrette
House DJs at 10:37pm, dancing, 20% off classic cocktails, and $4 house shots
Sunday Industry gets 25% off food and drink (industry only)
citrus oil, marcona almonds, fried rosemary
Buttermilk-battered and fried. Served with ranch and hot honey
lightly poached and marinated shrimp, shaved red onion, cucumber, cilantro, served with saltine crackers
pickled ramps, hazelnut romesco, ramp butter, fresh radish, origins bread, served with frisee salad
green goddess dressing, fried capers, shaved market vegetables
crème fraîche, pickled shallot, citrus gel, hazelnuts, tarragon
underground meats green chorizo, corn cakes, sweet corn soubise, green mojo, pickled jalapeno, charred scallion
orzo, zucchini, yellow squash, pickled ramps, sofrito
frisée, bacon lardon, herb aioli, brioche croutons
grilled hanger steak*, french onion butter, red wine reduction, fries {add $5}
dark cherry-chocolate ice cream, luxardo cherry, flake salt
passionfruit curd, strawberry, coconut creme & toasted coconut
pecans, dried currants, cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom & orange blossom cream cheese frosting
crisp, floral, tropical
fruit-forward, slight oak, velvety
At the bar only!
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