Ellis Square Social

4.5

704 Reviews

$30 and under

International

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2 people

Feb 26, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 15 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Charming
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
Neighbourhood
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

OYSTERSUS$3.00
Hibiscus mignonette, sauce Louis, lemon
PRIME STEAK TARTAREUS$20.00
Classic accoutrements, shoe string fries
CHARCUTERIEUS$21.00
Pâté, rilletes, daily cheese, pickles, baguette
STEAMED MUSSELSUS$20.00
White wine, cream, garlic & parsley butter, garlic crumb
MOULES FRITESUS$23.00
mussels set up with added fries and garlic aioli
ARANCINIUS$16.00
Spicy vodka sauce, basil aioli
FALAFELUS$18.00
Arugula, mint, pickled shallots, feta
CROSTINIUS$0.00
FRIED PICKLESUS$12.00
Honey Sambal aioli, chive
MEATBALLSUS$18.00

SALADS

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

SANDWICHES

BRISKET GRILLED CHEESEUS$18.00
Texas toast, fontina, b&b pickles, horseradish sauce
- FriesUS$0.00
- MashedUS$0.00
- Mac & CheeseUS$2.00
- Mini SaladUS$0.00
- Creamed SpinachUS$2.00
- BrusellsUS$2.00
- Mini CaesarUS$1.00
- RAREUS$0.00
- MED RAREUS$0.00
- MEDUS$0.00
- MED WELLUS$0.00
- WELL DONEUS$0.00
CHICKEN SANDWICHUS$16.00
Brown butter buffalo, sweet pickles, iceberg, maple aioli, brioche bun
- FriesUS$0.00
- MashedUS$0.00
- Mac & CheeseUS$2.00
- Mini SaladUS$0.00
- Creamed SpinachUS$2.00
- BrusellsUS$2.00
- Mini CaesarUS$1.00
- RAREUS$0.00
- MED RAREUS$0.00
- MEDUS$0.00
- MED WELLUS$0.00
- WELL DONEUS$0.00
HOUSE BURGERUS$19.00
cheddar, grilled onions, brioche bun, garlic aioli, fries
- FriesUS$0.00
- MashedUS$0.00
- Mac & CheeseUS$2.00
- Mini SaladUS$0.00
- Creamed SpinachUS$2.00
- BrusellsUS$2.00
- Mini CaesarUS$1.00
- RAREUS$0.00
- MED RAREUS$0.00
- MEDUS$0.00
- MED WELLUS$0.00
- WELL DONEUS$0.00

ENTREES

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

SIDES

FRIESUS$9.00
TRUFFLE FRIESUS$11.00
MASHED POTATOESUS$9.00
CREAMED SPINACHUS$8.00
MINI GREEN SALADUS$9.00
MAC & CHEESEUS$9.00
BROCCOLINIUS$9.00
SIDE BRUSSELSUS$9.00
MINI CAESARUS$10.00

What 704 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

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ellis Square Social offers a "great ambiance" and "wonderful menu," making it a popular choice for pre-show dinners at The Cabot. Diners rave about the "excellent cocktails" and "fantastic" food. Though some mention occasional slow service, many appreciate the "friendly" staff and "lovely" atmosphere. Overall, an "outstanding experience."

704 Reviews

R
Ray
Greater Boston
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
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 Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
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 Boston
71 reviews
5.0
71 reviews
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 Boston
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
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 Boston
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
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 Boston
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
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 Boston
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
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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Trudy
VIP
Greater Boston
50 reviews
5.0
50 reviews
Dined on January 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I wish I could remember our servers name but she was very nice, very knowledgeable on the menu. We dine here several times a year and it never disappoints.
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Chad
VIP
Greater Boston
123 reviews
4.0
123 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Other than the short pours for the price, the food is always spot-on and the vibe is worthy. Service is remains top-notch as well.
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Chris
VIP
Las Vegas
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Love this place. Great ambiance and wonderful menu, wine list, and beverage program. Warm, friendly staff. Always happy when I get to dine here.
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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 704 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 26, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 15 times today

Order delivery or takeout

252 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA 01915

Additional information

Cross Street
Essex Street
Neighbourhood
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

OYSTERSUS$3.00

PRIME STEAK TARTAREUS$20.00

CHARCUTERIEUS$21.00

STEAMED MUSSELSUS$20.00

MOULES FRITESUS$23.00

ARANCINIUS$16.00

FALAFELUS$18.00

CROSTINIUS$0.00

FRIED PICKLESUS$12.00

MEATBALLSUS$18.00

SALADS

CLASSIC CAESARUS$15.00

ROASTED PEARUS$18.00

LYONNAISE SALADUS$19.00

SANDWICHES

BRISKET GRILLED CHEESEUS$18.00

CHICKEN SANDWICHUS$16.00

HOUSE BURGERUS$19.00

ENTREES

PAN SEARED CHICKEN BREASTUS$34.00

ROASTED ATLATIC SALMONUS$32.00

AGNOLOTTIUS$35.00

POACHED GREY SOLEUS$37.00

BAVETTEUS$36.00

NY STRIPUS$59.00

STUFFED PORK CHOPUS$38.00

BOLOUS$32.00

SIDES

FRIESUS$9.00

TRUFFLE FRIESUS$11.00

MASHED POTATOESUS$9.00

CREAMED SPINACHUS$8.00

MINI GREEN SALADUS$9.00

MAC & CHEESEUS$9.00

BROCCOLINIUS$9.00

SIDE BRUSSELSUS$9.00

MINI CAESARUS$10.00

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