Ellis Square Social

4.5

707 Reviews

$30 and under

International

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Charming
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

Ellis Square Social is a neighborhood restaurant and craft cocktail bar located in historic Ellis Square, in the heart of downtown Beverly. Our Depression era building features a bustling dining room, with an authentic tin ceiling, reclaimed wood floor, period lighting, and tufted banquette, providing a warm and comfortable space for an evening out. Casual diners have the choice to seat at our beautiful cast pewter bar for a classic cocktail or craft beer as well as high tops around the bar and counter seating on the window overlooking Cabot Street. At Ellis Square Social, we believe in serving an outstanding home-made product in a sustainable and responsible way, while helping the local economy by buying from local producers.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
International, Cocktail Bar, Global, International
Hours of operation
Bar Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(978) 998-4450
Website
http://www.ellissquaresocial.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Erik Powers
Private party facilities
Private gatherings offered before 4 pm on weekdays and anytime Sunday and Monday.

Location
252 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA 01915
Neighborhood
Beverly
Cross street
Essex Street
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

OYSTERS$3.00
Hibiscus mignonette, sauce Louis, lemon
PRIME STEAK TARTARE$20.00
Classic accoutrements, shoe string fries
CHARCUTERIE$21.00
Pâté, rilletes, daily cheese, pickles, baguette
STEAMED MUSSELS$20.00
White wine, cream, garlic & parsley butter, garlic crumb
MOULES FRITES$23.00
mussels set up with added fries and garlic aioli
ARANCINI$16.00
Spicy vodka sauce, basil aioli
FALAFEL$18.00
Arugula, mint, pickled shallots, feta
CROSTINI$0.00
FRIED PICKLES$12.00
Honey Sambal aioli, chive
CHILI FRIES$16.00

SALADS

CLASSIC CAESAR$15.00
parmigiano reggiano, house crouton
ROASTED PEAR$18.00
Mixed greens, Gorgonzola dolce, candied pecan, red wine reduction
LYONNAISE SALAD$19.00
Bacon lardons, soft poached egg, sherry vinaigrette

SANDWICHES

BRISKET GRILLED CHEESE$18.00
Texas toast, fontina, b&b pickles, horseradish sauce
- Fries$0.00
- Mashed$0.00
- Mac & Cheese$2.00
- Mini Salad$0.00
- Creamed Spinach$2.00
- Brusells$2.00
- Mini Caesar$1.00
- RARE$0.00
- MED RARE$0.00
- MED$0.00
- MED WELL$0.00
- WELL DONE$0.00
CHICKEN SANDWICH$16.00
Brown butter buffalo, sweet pickles, iceberg, maple aioli, brioche bun
- Fries$0.00
- Mashed$0.00
- Mac & Cheese$2.00
- Mini Salad$0.00
- Creamed Spinach$2.00
- Brusells$2.00
- Mini Caesar$1.00
- RARE$0.00
- MED RARE$0.00
- MED$0.00
- MED WELL$0.00
- WELL DONE$0.00
HOUSE BURGER$19.00
cheddar, grilled onions, brioche bun, garlic aioli, fries
- Fries$0.00
- Mashed$0.00
- Mac & Cheese$2.00
- Mini Salad$0.00
- Creamed Spinach$2.00
- Brusells$2.00
- Mini Caesar$1.00
- RARE$0.00
- MED RARE$0.00
- MED$0.00
- MED WELL$0.00
- WELL DONE$0.00

ENTREES

PAN SEARED CHICKEN BREAST$34.00
Cauliflower risotto, Taleggio, caramelized red onion, jus.
ROASTED ATLATIC SALMON$32.00
Baby potato, Brussels, bacon, must sauce
AGNOLOTTI$35.00
Tomato, red onion, shaved ricotta Salata
POACHED GREY SOLE$37.00
Garlic and herb stuffing, parsnip two ways, cous cous
BAVETTE$36.00
8 oz. Brandt farms Bavette, Shoestring fries, arugula salad, pickled shallot
NY STRIP$59.00
14 oz Prime Brandt Farms New York Strip, mashed potato, broccolini, truffle herb butter
STUFFED PORK CHOP$38.00
Prosciutto and fontina, griddled polenta, braised red cabbage, Marsala cream
SCHNITZ$26.00

SIDES

FRIES$9.00
TRUFFLE FRIES$11.00
MASHED POTATOES$9.00
CREAMED SPINACH$8.00
MINI GREEN SALAD$9.00
MAC & CHEESE$9.00
BROCCOLINI$9.00
SIDE BRUSSELS$9.00
MINI CAESAR$10.00

What 707 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

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Discover the charm of Ellis Square Social, a delightful spot known for its "great service," "amazing cocktails," and "fantastic atmosphere." Perfect for date nights or pre-show meals, this restaurant offers expertly crafted dishes and a lively vibe. Don't miss their inventive seasonal menu and outstanding mixologists. Highly recommended!

707 Reviews

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JillS VIP
Greater Boston19 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
All food and drinks were spectacular…our server was less than desirable…but again food was delicious and I would return regardless
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RUTH VIP
Greater Boston5 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Ellis Square Social was a wonderful surprise! The food we ordered was absolutely delicious! Portions were very generous and presentation of food was beautifully designed . We split a huge portion of roasted pear salad with gorgonzola cheese and candied pecans (with huge portion of salmon added), and also split order of three cheese arancini appetizer. Our server was excellent and the restaurant even called me later to track me down after I left my credit card. Can't wait to go back!
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Wanderer
Greater Boston5 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this place! Could not appreciate it more. The owner and staff are as committed to hospitality as any group/place I’ve ever occasioned. Absolutely masterful.
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Ray
Greater Boston8 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice and quiet spot downtown. Good drinks and great food.
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Dana
Greater Boston3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The bartenders were fabulous at Ellis Square, we had a great meal before seeing a show at the Cabot!
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Jeanine VIP
Greater Boston72 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food at Ellis Square never disappoints...always excellent. The cocktails are just as good. The servers are always friendly and efficient. We enjoyed our Valentine's Day dinner!
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John VIP
Greater Boston10 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We actually went to Ellis Square two nights in a row and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The first night was to celebrate Valentine’s day and the next night was before a show at The Cabot. All meals were well prepared and the menu had excellent choices.
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Gerald
Greater Boston7 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Pan sautéed Chicken was excellent. I asked to substitute a different setup and was told no problem. Found at the end it cost $4.00 for substitution. $ not the issue, lack of notice is.
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Crystal
Greater Boston3 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We were thrilled to have our Valentine's Day dinner at Ellis Square Social. Overall we had a wonderful time. Our server was friendly and attentive, helping us pick drinks and food. I appreciate the effort of adding two new drinks as Valentine's Day specials, but the one we ordered was not great. The cocktail we ordered from the regular menu was fine, but not great. Th charcuterie board appetizer was excellent and our entrees, chicken with risotto and steak frites, both tasted great, but the steak was undercooked. For dessert we shared the maple bourbon creme brûlée, and it was a solid dessert, but not nearly as good (to me) as the sticky toffee pudding we ordered there before. Prices felt slightly high, but great service and ambiance, and really good food. Would definitely recommend!
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Dana
Greater Boston8 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 13, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our go to restaurant for before Cabot shows. Good food, excellent cocktails nice service
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Ellis Square Social offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Ellis Square Social also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (978) 998-4450.

Ellis Square Social is rated 4.5 stars by 707 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

252 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA 01915

Additional information

Cross street
Essex Street
Neighborhood
Beverly
Hours of operation
Bar Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
International, Cocktail Bar, Global, International
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Erik Powers
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.ellissquaresocial.com/
Phone number
(978) 998-4450
Private party facilities
Private gatherings offered before 4 pm on weekdays and anytime Sunday and Monday.

Ellis Square Social

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

OYSTERS

CHICKEN SANDWICH

NY STRIP

APPETIZERS

OYSTERS$3.00

PRIME STEAK TARTARE$20.00

CHARCUTERIE$21.00

STEAMED MUSSELS$20.00

MOULES FRITES$23.00

ARANCINI$16.00

FALAFEL$18.00

CROSTINI$0.00

FRIED PICKLES$12.00

CHILI FRIES$16.00

SALADS

CLASSIC CAESAR$15.00

ROASTED PEAR$18.00

LYONNAISE SALAD$19.00

SANDWICHES

BRISKET GRILLED CHEESE$18.00

CHICKEN SANDWICH$16.00

HOUSE BURGER$19.00

ENTREES

PAN SEARED CHICKEN BREAST$34.00

ROASTED ATLATIC SALMON$32.00

AGNOLOTTI$35.00

POACHED GREY SOLE$37.00

BAVETTE$36.00

NY STRIP$59.00

STUFFED PORK CHOP$38.00

SCHNITZ$26.00

SIDES

FRIES$9.00

TRUFFLE FRIES$11.00

MASHED POTATOES$9.00

CREAMED SPINACH$8.00

MINI GREEN SALAD$9.00

MAC & CHEESE$9.00

BROCCOLINI$9.00

SIDE BRUSSELS$9.00

MINI CAESAR$10.00

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