text: If I had more money I would probably spend most of it on Merchant I love Merchant Merchant reminds me of those higherscale Chicago craftcocktail bars so if you have ever been to one of those think Violet Hour Big Star Small Bar etc give Merchant a trynnPrices make this a onceinawhile specialtreat kind of place for me but the drinks are some of the best on the Square the atmosphere is relaxed but still cool and the food is delicious Although full disclosure anywhere that serves aioli with their fries is already at least a solid B in my book Another plus I have yet to see a bartender at Merchant that is NOT superattractive SonnI really liked the service here too our waitress seemed very knowledgeable about what went into everything on the menu but she also kept things very downtoearth and less formal than I would have expected which was nice She was also very attentive and upfront about their glutenfree options