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Ellis Square Social, Beverly, MA

Ellis Square Social

4.5
4.5
684 Reviews
$30 and under
International

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 17 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
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

Menu

APPETIZERS

  • 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, garlic, chili, heirloom tomato, crostini

          • MOULES FRITES$23.00

            mussels set up with added fries and garlic aioli

            • ARANCINI$16.00

              Spicy vodka sauce, basil aioli

              • BEET TOAST$18.00

                Grilled Focaccia, whipped ricotta, creamy sage, marcona almond

                • CROSTINI$0.00

                  • FRIED PICKLES$12.00

                    Honey Sambal aioli, chive

                    • MEATBALLS$16.00

                      • POUTINÉ$14.00

                        SALADS

                        • CLASSIC CAESAR$15.00

                          parmigiano reggiano, house crouton

                          • ROASTED PEAR$18.00

                            Mixed greens, Gorgonzola dolce, candied pecan, red wine reduction

                            • PANZANELLA$18.00

                              Roasted squash, goat cheese, dried cherry, orange and burnt honey vinaigrette

                              SANDWICHES

                              • BRISKET GRILLED CHEESE$18.00

                                Texas toast, fontina, b&b pickles, horseradish sauce

                                • Fries$0.00
                                • Mashed$0.00
                                • Brocolini$0.00
                                • Mac & Cheese$0.00
                                • Mini Salad$0.00
                                • Creamed Spinach$0.00
                                • Mushrooms$0.00
                                • Mini Caesar$1.00
                                • Quinoa$0.00
                                • 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
                                • Brocolini$0.00
                                • Mac & Cheese$0.00
                                • Mini Salad$0.00
                                • Creamed Spinach$0.00
                                • Mushrooms$0.00
                                • Mini Caesar$1.00
                                • Quinoa$0.00
                                • 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
                                • Brocolini$0.00
                                • Mac & Cheese$0.00
                                • Mini Salad$0.00
                                • Creamed Spinach$0.00
                                • Mushrooms$0.00
                                • Mini Caesar$1.00
                                • Quinoa$0.00
                                • RARE$0.00
                                • MED RARE$0.00
                                • MED$0.00
                                • MED WELL$0.00
                                • WELL DONE$0.00

                              ENTREES

                              • PAN SEARED CHICKEN BREAST$28.00

                                smoked carrot rissoto, spinach, tarragon jous

                                • ROASTED ATLATIC SALMON$30.00

                                  Baby potato, brussels, bacon, mustard sauce

                                  • FETTUCINE$29.00

                                    Little neck clams, mussels, fennel, kalamata, uni butter

                                    • SWORDFISH$37.00

                                      Roasted garlic polenta, delicata squash, beurre rouge

                                      • BAVETTE$32.00

                                        8 oz. Brandt farms Bavette, Shoestring fries, arugula salad, pickled shallot

                                        • NY STRIP$57.00

                                          14 oz Prime Brandt Farms New York Strip, mashed potato, broccolini, truffle herb butter

                                          • CHOP$29.00

                                            Bone In Pork Chop, maple brine, pumpkin bread pudding, oyster mushroom, poached apple

                                            • LAMB SHANK$44.00

                                              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 MUSHROOMS$9.00

                                                              • MINI CAESAR$10.00

                                                                • FAROTTO$9.00

                                                                  Last updated: December 25, 2024

                                                                  What 684 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
                                                                  • 4.5Food
                                                                  • 4.5Service
                                                                  • 4.6Ambience
                                                                  • 4.3Value

                                                                  Noise • Moderate

                                                                  Review summary

                                                                  AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                  Ellis Square Social is a delightful dining destination renowned for its "tremendous food" and "amazing craft cocktails." The ambiance is charming, and the service is notably friendly and attentive. Patrons appreciate the "professional and engaging" staff, especially the bartenders who "craft perfect drinks." A must-visit for a memorable dining experience.

                                                                  684 Reviews

                                                                  1. Joanne

                                                                    VIP

                                                                    Greater Boston

                                                                    14 reviews

                                                                    2.0

                                                                    14 reviews

                                                                    Dined on December 7, 2024

                                                                    1. Overall 2
                                                                    2. Food 4
                                                                    3. Service 1
                                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                                    We arrived on time for our reservation, however had to wait to be seated. Although our server (bartender) was very pleasant, it took SO long to get our food, we were late getting to the show we were going to at the Cabot theater. We realize that the restaurant was busy, but we waited at least 45 min for our food. Luckily we only ordered wine & entrees as had we ordered cocktails and/or apps, we would have been even later! Not a good experience!

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                                                                  2. Leslie

                                                                    Greater Boston

                                                                    43 reviews

                                                                    4.0

                                                                    43 reviews

                                                                    Dined on December 6, 2024

                                                                    1. Overall 4
                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                                    The service and food were terrific, but the noise level was such that it was difficult to hear.

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                                                                  3. Pat

                                                                    Greater Boston

                                                                    34 reviews

                                                                    5.0

                                                                    34 reviews

                                                                    Dined on December 6, 2024

                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                    We had fabulous cocktails and a great meal. The staff were quite helpful, friendly, and efficient. We were surprised and a bit humbled to learn that the gentleman sitting next to us, who had engaged us in conversation, paid for our dinner! He and his wife left before us to go to a concert nearby. It was so sweet! We will pay it forward!

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                                                                  4. Paul

                                                                    Greater Boston

                                                                    3 reviews

                                                                    5.0

                                                                    3 reviews

                                                                    Dined on November 27, 2024

                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                    Great food and great bartender.. We sat at the bar (obviously) .. She made perfect drinks and was attentive but not overbearing. Great night Thanks!!

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                                                                  5. William

                                                                    VIP

                                                                    Tahoe

                                                                    12 reviews

                                                                    4.0

                                                                    12 reviews

                                                                    Dined on November 21, 2024

                                                                    1. Overall 4
                                                                    2. Food 4
                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                                    Overall experience was good. It was a relatively quiet evening but the cocktails, food and service were all satisfactory.

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                                                                  6. Marcia

                                                                    Greater Boston

                                                                    1 review

                                                                    5.0

                                                                    1 review

                                                                    Dined on November 21, 2024

                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                    3. Service 4
                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                    Went with a group of friends for our book club dinner. The ambience was really nice and the noise level was low for our conversation making it perfect for a special night out on a date or with friends. Best of all, the food was absolutely delicious and plentiful! I had the pan seared chicken with smoked carrot risotto and others had the salmon. Everyone loved their meal and all agreed that we would love to return!

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                                                                  7. Andrew

                                                                    Greater Boston

                                                                    7 reviews

                                                                    5.0

                                                                    7 reviews

                                                                    Dined on November 19, 2024

                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                    The drinks and food never disappoint and the service is outstanding. Always love coming to Ellis Square Social!

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                                                                  8. Jennifer

                                                                    Greater Boston

                                                                    1 review

                                                                    5.0

                                                                    1 review

                                                                    Dined on November 15, 2024

                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                    Excellent service, good, drinks and ambience. One of my top date night picks. Also fun for splitting an app with a friend at the bar. Top notch. With highly professional staff.

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                                                                  9. Catherine

                                                                    New York City

                                                                    1 review

                                                                    4.0

                                                                    1 review

                                                                    Dined on November 15, 2024

                                                                    1. Overall 4
                                                                    2. Food 4
                                                                    3. Service 3
                                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                                    We were excited to enjoy ESS before a show at The Cabot. The service was good, although they seem to be VERY understaffed. The menu is somewhat limited so we were hopeful that the dishes would be sublime. Instead, our meals were bland in taste although gorgeous in presentation (we ordered 4 different meals and all 4 of us agreed: beautiful but bland). We’ll go back, and hope the crispy duck wings we once had there as a special make it onto the menu as a regular feature!

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                                                                  10. Mary

                                                                    VIP

                                                                    Greater Boston

                                                                    39 reviews

                                                                    5.0

                                                                    39 reviews

                                                                    Dined on November 15, 2024

                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                    Great restaurant, Wonderful food--good selection of options and our meals were delicious. Excellent service. Great atmosphere. Overall A+!

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                                                                  FAQs

                                                                  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 684 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                                  Make a reservation

                                                                  2 people
                                                                  11:30 PM
                                                                  Booked 17 times today

                                                                  Order delivery or takeout

                                                                  Google Map for Ellis Square Social

                                                                  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.
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