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Ellis Square Social, Beverly, MA

Ellis Square Social

4.5
4.5
670 Reviews
$30 and under
International

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighborhood 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
    (978) 998-4450
  • 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.
  • 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

What 670 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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Boston Metro North

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ellis Square Social offers a vibrant atmosphere with a "great cocktail bar" and consistently "outstanding" service. Patrons enjoy a diverse menu with highlights like the gnocchi and pork chop. It's a popular spot for pre-show dining near The Cabot Theatre. While occasional waits occur, the "amazing" cocktails and "friendly" staff make it a local favorite.

670 Reviews
  1. Mark

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Had reserved “bar seating” only which isn’t our go to in most situations. The bartender was pleasant and attentive on a busy Saturday. Patrons were mature and without issue. Overall a 4.5 on a scale of 1-5!

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  2. Donna

    Greater Boston

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely decor, great food! Our waitress worked her a__ off but drinks and food took way too long to arrive. Surely not her fault but was frustrating .

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  3. Bruce

    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 cocktail recommendation from our waiter, fabulous meal and the service was perfect. We had a wonderful anniversary dinner!

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  4. Dana

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My friend and I both had the pork chops with a drizzle of maple syrup and slices of apple on top. It was absolutely amazing and delicious! The waiter was friendly, efficient and attentive. Overall it was a very enjoyable dinner and we look forward to returning.

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  5. Susan

    Greater Boston

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food. Very loud group of young women and their cackling shrieks were distracting. Also with the dim lighting, the menu was difficult to read (especially the gray type explaining what else came with the dish) - saw a few people using their phones to enable reading the menu.

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  6. Cathy

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second time visiting this restaurant. Had great food and great service on both occasions! Highly recommend!

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  7. Lorrey

    Greater Boston

    73 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    73 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, everything was fabulous!! We had the fall panzanella, which was amazing! I got the strip steak, YUM. Always cooked perfectly. Hubby got the smoked brisket grilled cheese! Wow! We sit at the bar because Brandon is such an amazing, friendly, skilled mixologist! His drinks are perfection!!

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  8. laurie

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very friendly knowledgeable staff- no rushing - delicious food nicely prepaid Good drinks Love this place !

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  9. Jack

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice range on the menu. Food was very good. Service excellent and staff was very friendly. Great place, We'll be back at the next opportunity.

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  10. Shannon

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved everything about it! Great cocktails, food was amazing and our server was wonderful

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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 670 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 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
  • 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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