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Ellis Square Social, Beverly, MA

Ellis Square Social

4.5
4.5
681 Reviews
$30 and under
International

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2 people
19:00
Booked 11 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • 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.

Menu

APPETIZERS

  • 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, garlic, chili, heirloom tomato, crostini

          • MOULES FRITESUS$23.00

            mussels set up with added fries and garlic aioli

            • ARANCINIUS$16.00

              Spicy vodka sauce, basil aioli

              • BEET TOASTUS$18.00

                Grilled Focaccia, whipped ricotta, creamy sage, marcona almond

                • CROSTINIUS$0.00

                  • FRIED PICKLESUS$12.00

                    Honey Sambal aioli, chive

                    • MEATBALLSUS$14.00

                      • SALMON TARTAREUS$14.00

                        SALADS

                        • CLASSIC CAESARUS$15.00

                          parmigiano reggiano, house crouton

                          • ROASTED PEARUS$18.00

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

                            • PANZANELLAUS$18.00

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

                              SANDWICHES

                              • BRISKET GRILLED CHEESEUS$18.00

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

                                • FriesUS$0.00
                                • MashedUS$0.00
                                • BrocoliniUS$0.00
                                • Mac & CheeseUS$0.00
                                • Mini SaladUS$0.00
                                • Creamed SpinachUS$0.00
                                • MushroomsUS$0.00
                                • Mini CaesarUS$1.00
                                • QuinoaUS$0.00
                                • 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
                                • BrocoliniUS$0.00
                                • Mac & CheeseUS$0.00
                                • Mini SaladUS$0.00
                                • Creamed SpinachUS$0.00
                                • MushroomsUS$0.00
                                • Mini CaesarUS$1.00
                                • QuinoaUS$0.00
                                • 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
                                • BrocoliniUS$0.00
                                • Mac & CheeseUS$0.00
                                • Mini SaladUS$0.00
                                • Creamed SpinachUS$0.00
                                • MushroomsUS$0.00
                                • Mini CaesarUS$1.00
                                • QuinoaUS$0.00
                                • RAREUS$0.00
                                • MED RAREUS$0.00
                                • MEDUS$0.00
                                • MED WELLUS$0.00
                                • WELL DONEUS$0.00

                              ENTREES

                              • PAN SEARED CHICKEN BREASTUS$28.00

                                smoked carrot rissoto, spinach, tarragon jous

                                • ROASTED ATLATIC SALMONUS$30.00

                                  Baby potato, brussels, bacon, mustard sauce

                                  • FETTUCINEUS$29.00

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

                                    • SWORDFISHUS$37.00

                                      Roasted garlic polenta, delicata squash, beurre rouge

                                      • BAVETTEUS$32.00

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

                                        • NY STRIPUS$57.00

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

                                          • CHOPUS$29.00

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

                                            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 MUSHROOMSUS$9.00

                                                            • MINI CAESARUS$10.00

                                                              • FAROTTOUS$9.00

                                                                Last updated: 28 November 2024

                                                                What 681 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
                                                                • 4.4Food
                                                                • 4.5Service
                                                                • 4.6Ambience
                                                                • 4.3Value

                                                                Noise • Moderate

                                                                Diners' Choice Awards

                                                                • Boston Metro North

                                                                  Neighbourhood gem

                                                                Review summary

                                                                AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                Ellis Square Social is a charming spot for delightful dining experiences. Guests rave about the "amazing food" and "superlative service," with expertly crafted cocktails and a diverse menu that pleases all palates. The ambience is inviting, and the staff consistently go above and beyond, creating a "great experience" every time.

                                                                681 Reviews

                                                                1. Paul

                                                                  Greater Boston

                                                                  3 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  3 reviews

                                                                  Dined 3 days ago

                                                                  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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                                                                2. William

                                                                  Tahoe

                                                                  12 reviews

                                                                  vip
                                                                  4.0

                                                                  12 reviews

                                                                  Dined on 21 November 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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                                                                3. Marcia

                                                                  Greater Boston

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  Dined on 21 November 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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                                                                4. Andrew

                                                                  Greater Boston

                                                                  7 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  7 reviews

                                                                  Dined on 19 November 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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                                                                5. Jennifer

                                                                  Greater Boston

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  Dined on 15 November 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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                                                                6. Catherine

                                                                  New York City

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  4.0

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  Dined on 15 November 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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                                                                7. Mary

                                                                  Greater Boston

                                                                  39 reviews

                                                                  vip
                                                                  5.0

                                                                  39 reviews

                                                                  Dined on 15 November 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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                                                                8. Theresa

                                                                  Greater Boston

                                                                  11 reviews

                                                                  vip
                                                                  5.0

                                                                  11 reviews

                                                                  Dined on 9 November 2024

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  This was our third time dining there and we’ve had a consistently good experience each time. Great service, very good food & cocktails, and a lively atmosphere that still enables you to have a conversation.

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                                                                9. Kristine

                                                                  Greater Boston

                                                                  3 reviews

                                                                  3.0

                                                                  3 reviews

                                                                  Dined on 9 November 2024

                                                                  1. Overall 3
                                                                  2. Food 3
                                                                  3. Service 4
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  Steak was overcooked but service and atmosphere was good

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                                                                10. Marlene

                                                                  San Francisco

                                                                  5 reviews

                                                                  3.0

                                                                  5 reviews

                                                                  Dined on 7 November 2024

                                                                  1. Overall 3
                                                                  2. Food 4
                                                                  3. Service 3
                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                  We were there before a show but the restaurant wasn’t very busy or full yet the food took quite sometime to come out: two entrees and an app, coursed to come out together. The server couldn’t be bothered to attempt being polite and was borderline hostile. The food was good but the service definitely soured the experience.

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                                                                FAQs

                                                                Ellis Square Social offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Ellis Square Social also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (978) 998-4450.

                                                                Ellis Square Social is rated 4.5 stars by 681 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
                                                                19:00
                                                                Booked 11 times today

                                                                Order delivery or takeout

                                                                Google Map for Ellis Square Social

                                                                252 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA 01915

                                                                Additional information

                                                                • Cross Street
                                                                  Essex Street
                                                                • Area
                                                                  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
                                                                  Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
                                                                • 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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