Ellis Square Social

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

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1. HC

   HappyCamper

   Greater Boston2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   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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2. JS

   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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   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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   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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   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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   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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   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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   John VIP

   Greater Boston10 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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   Gerald

   Greater Boston7 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 14 February 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 14 February 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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