Explore Merchant, Logan Square’s New Spot For Fried Rice Arancini and More

The replacement of Dunlay’s on the Square opens on Saturday

by Ashok Selvam@Shokdiesel Jul 13, 2018, 2:08pm CDT

Merchant Chicago opens on Saturday in Logan Square.

Ashok Selvam is the editor of Eater Chicago and a native Chicagoan armed with more than two decades of award-winning journalism. Now covering the world of restaurants and food, his nut graphs are super nutty.

Note: A rep emailed and wrote that Merchant will open at 10 p.m. today to the general public for a preview.

Residents came to know Dunlay’s on the Square for 13 years as a dependable spot to gather right near the Logan Square monument. Dunlay’s closed in March to make way for new ownership, a group which feels the neighborhood needed a breath of fresh air. Merchant Chicago opens on Saturday at 3137 W. Logan Boulevard with a vibrant menu of unique items (including fried rice arancini) and the new owners hope they’ve created a new neighborhood mainstay.

Management is comprised of young and savvy restaurant industry veterans who have worked at some of the most popular restaurants in Chicago. They want a relaxed vibe that melds with the community. If customers want to watch sports, they can watch sports. If singles want a place to mingle, Merchant wants to be that place.

Take a tour of the new space below. Merchant opens at 5 p.m. on Saturday.

Merchant Chicago, 3137 W. Logan Boulevard, open 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. on weekdays; lunch form 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily; dinner from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. daily; late-night menu from 10 p.m. until closing nightly; open 8:30 a.m. to 2 a.m. on Saturday; 8:30 a.m. to 2 a.m. on Sunday; weekend brunch from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.