Ellis Square Social

Name: Ellis Square Social
Address: 252 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA, United States, 01915
Telephone: (978) 998-4450
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (731)

$30 and under

International

252 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA 01915

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2 people

Jul 2, 2025

10:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Good for groups

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.

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

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Popular dishes

OYSTERS$3.00
Hibiscus mignonette, sauce Louis, lemon
PRIME STEAK TARTARE$21.00
Classic accoutrements, shoe string fries
CHARCUTERIE$21.00
Pâté, rilletes, daily cheese, pickles, baguette
STEAMED MUSSELS$20.00
white wine. pancetta. heirloom tomato. basil.
MOULES FRITES$23.00
mussels set up with added fries and garlic aioli
ARANCINI$17.00
Spicy vodka sauce, basil aioli
FALAFEL$18.00
Arugula, mint, pickled shallots, feta
CROSTINI$0.00
FRIED PICKLES$12.00
Honey Sambal aioli, chive

SALADS

CLASSIC CAESAR$15.00
parmigiano reggiano, house crouton
ROASTED PEAR$18.00
Mixed greens, Gorgonzola dolce, candied pecan, red wine reduction
PANZANELLA$19.00
tomato. red onion. basil. crouton. green goddess.

SANDWICHES

BRISKET GRILLED CHEESE$19.00
Texas toast, fontina, b&b pickles, horseradish sauce
- Fries$0.00
- Mashed$0.00
- Mac & Cheese$2.00
- Mini Salad$0.00
- Creamed Spinach$2.00
- Brusells$2.00
- Mini Caesar$1.00
- 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
- Mac & Cheese$2.00
- Mini Salad$0.00
- Creamed Spinach$2.00
- Brusells$2.00
- Mini Caesar$1.00
- 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
- Mac & Cheese$2.00
- Mini Salad$0.00
- Creamed Spinach$2.00
- Brusells$2.00
- Mini Caesar$1.00
- RARE$0.00
- MED RARE$0.00
- MED$0.00
- MED WELL$0.00
- WELL DONE$0.00

ENTREES

PAN SEARED CHICKEN BREAST$34.00
Cauliflower risotto, Taleggio, caramelized red onion, jus.
ROASTED ATLATIC SALMON$32.00
baby potato. zucchini. bacon. mustard sauce.
PAPPARDELLE$34.00
clams. corn. bacon. beurre blanc.
SCALLOPS$39.00
creamed corn. confit tomato. spinach. pistou.
BAVETTE$36.00
8 oz. Brandt farms Bavette, Shoestring fries, arugula salad, pickled shallot
NY STRIP$59.00
14 oz Prime Brandt Farms New York Strip potatoes pont-neuf. grilled asparagus. truffle herb butter.
STUFFED PORK CHOP$38.00
prosciutto & fontina. creamy polenta. green beans. stone fruit compote.
Angolotti special$26.00

SIDES

FRIES$9.00
TRUFFLE FRIES$11.00
CREAMED CORN$9.00
CREAMED SPINACH$8.00
MINI GREEN SALAD$9.00
MAC & CHEESE$9.00
BROCCOLINI$9.00
GRILLED ASPARAGUS$9.00
MINI CAESAR$9.00

What 731 people are saying

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

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ellis Square Social in Beverly garners rave reviews for its "excellent food and service," making it a favorite spot for pre-theater dining at The Cabot. Guests love the "creative cocktails" and "delicious menu options," including standout dishes like salmon, pappardelle with clams, and sticky toffee pudding. Friendly staff and a "fun, upscale vibe" complete the experience.

731 Reviews

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susan
Greater Boston4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
sitting at the bar is a must! always get a special drink
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Mary VIP
Greater Boston43 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always an A+ experience here. Great selection of menu choices and the food is always excellent and cooked just right. The service is great. And I appreciate the careful attention to food allergies.
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John VIP
Greater Boston13 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our favorite Beverly restaurant. We enjoyed the new items in the menu very much!
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Liz
Greater Boston3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was absolutely fantastic! We started with the crispy falafel cakes as an appetizer. I got the pan roasted chicken breast and my friend got the roasted Atlantic salmon. Everything was delicious and the portions were huge! I really enjoyed the atmosphere, and the cocktails were very yummy. Can't wait to go back! I've already recommended to all of my friends.
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Charlotte
Greater Boston7 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a wonder dinner before my concert at The Cabot. The staff and management are top notch. Our bartender was on her game last night, serving up drink orders left and right. Outstanding service and food. I will be back to this location to friends for dining when in the area.
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Pam VIP
Greater Boston20 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food…we had the salmon and the pappardelle with clams, and a superb espresso dark martini for dessert. Adrienne C. was our outstanding and friendly server and was helpful with our food questions. On the expensive side, but where can you go that isn’t these days?
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William VIP
Greater Boston11 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous good, excellent service. The mussels are amazing!
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Dan VIP
Greater Boston5 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thank you for being so accommodating to our large group. Our family truly enjoyed the dinner.
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Scott
London1 review
5.0
Dined on May 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Superb experience overall. Our waitress was warm, knowledgeable, and highly professional. The cocktails were unique, layered, and served in beautiful glasses. The food was perfectly prepared, delicious, and creative. The vibe is fun, upscale bar, a bit loud but not so much we could not converse. We will definitely go here again.
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Kate VIP
Greater Boston81 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 9, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
I rarely write poor reviews. However the female bartender last night was terrible. While her drinks were good, she was so rude. She had only a few patrons at her end of the bar and couldn’t be bothered to be polite, check on us and had an awful attitude. Had I known we would have moved to the other end of the bar, as her colleague was going a great job. This is not a casual dive and they need better service. This is why we usually go to Soma a few doors down. I will say the food was excellent.
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Ellis Square Social does offer 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 4.6 stars by 731 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 2, 2025

10:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

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.

Ellis Square Social

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

OYSTERS

CHICKEN SANDWICH

NY STRIP

APPETIZERS

OYSTERS$3.00

PRIME STEAK TARTARE$21.00

CHARCUTERIE$21.00

STEAMED MUSSELS$20.00

MOULES FRITES$23.00

ARANCINI$17.00

FALAFEL$18.00

CROSTINI$0.00

FRIED PICKLES$12.00

SALADS

CLASSIC CAESAR$15.00

ROASTED PEAR$18.00

PANZANELLA$19.00

SANDWICHES

BRISKET GRILLED CHEESE$19.00

CHICKEN SANDWICH$16.00

HOUSE BURGER$19.00

ENTREES

PAN SEARED CHICKEN BREAST$34.00

ROASTED ATLATIC SALMON$32.00

PAPPARDELLE$34.00

SCALLOPS$39.00

BAVETTE$36.00

NY STRIP$59.00

STUFFED PORK CHOP$38.00

Angolotti special$26.00

SIDES

FRIES$9.00

TRUFFLE FRIES$11.00

CREAMED CORN$9.00

CREAMED SPINACH$8.00

MINI GREEN SALAD$9.00

MAC & CHEESE$9.00

BROCCOLINI$9.00

GRILLED ASPARAGUS$9.00

MINI CAESAR$9.00

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