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Ellis Square Social, Beverly, MA

Ellis Square Social

4.6
4.6
711 Reviews
$30 and under
International
252 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA 01915

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2 people
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7:00 pm
Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood 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
  • 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.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Area
    Beverly
  • Cross Street
    Essex Street
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 711 people are saying

Ellis Square Social reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ellis Square Social offers a "cozy inside" with "wonderful cocktails" and "absolutely delicious" food. Guests appreciate the "beautiful presentation" and "generous portions," complemented by a "friendly and professional staff." The restaurant is a "perfect vibe" for date nights or pre-show dining at The Cabot, known for its "great ambiance" and "exceptional service."
711 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great night. Great food.

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  2. Fred

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great venue, cozy inside with wonderful cocktails and all of the food we have enjoyed has been well prepared and very tasty.

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  3. HappyCamper

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything we had was great. The only thing we thought of that could improve would be to have a few more choices on the menu for sandwiches. 

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  4. JillS VIP

    Greater Boston19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    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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  5. RUTH VIP

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    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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  6. Wanderer

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 March 2025

    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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  7. Ray

    Greater Boston8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 February 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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  8. Dana

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 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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  9. Jeanine VIP

    Greater Boston72 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 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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  10. John VIP

    Greater Boston11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 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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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 4.6 stars by 711 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 2 times today
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 Parking
  • 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, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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