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The Northside Social, Indianapolis, IN

The Northside Social

4.8
4.8
1777 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
Locally owned and operated, we are focused on bringing you the best, locally sourced, seasonal menu selections, as well as boutique wines, craft beers and specialty cocktails. Located on the northern end of Broad Ripple Village, The Northside Social is a place for neighbors, visitors and friends to share a meal, relax and unwind in a friendly, comfortable atmosphere. Opened in 2010, our over a decade long commitment to bringing you scratch, local and delicious foods continues to resonate with our neighborhood and loyal guests. Remember, don't think of us only for special occasions, think of us for all occasions.

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Additional information

  • Location
    6525 N College Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46220
  • Phone number
    (317) 253-0111
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Comfort Food, Pizzeria
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Generous amount of parking located on two sides of the building. Additional parking is located on 65th Street.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

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What 1,777 people are saying

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

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  • Indiana

    Contemporary American

  • Indianapolis

    Contemporary American

Review summary

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The Northside Social offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food and service." Signature dishes like the potato-crusted whitefish and calamari steak fries receive high praise. Servers like Karen and Don are noted for their friendliness and attentiveness. The cozy atmosphere makes it perfect for both intimate dinners and group gatherings.

1,777 Reviews

  1. Norman VIP

    Indiana28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were able to get a reservation for two at 7 PM on a Saturday, which is difficult to do anywhere on the Northside. The restaurant was full, lots of people engaged in lively conversations, but our server was prompt and attentive. My wife ordered the Shrimp and grits - spicy! I ordered the brisket, which was tender and tasty. Our chopped salads were good, as was the peanut butter pie for dessert. We intend to return. Food, service, atmosphere - all good!

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  2. David

    Indiana2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great restaurant. Always exceptional service. Potato encrusted whitefish is top shelf.

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  3. Eugene

    Indiana9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and service as always!! Always enjoyable here!

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  4. Thad

    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great menu - lots of options. Service was impressive

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  5. Lisa VIP

    Indiana7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Karen is amazing. She’s a wonderful server. Always makes us laugh !!!

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  6. susan VIP

    Indiana8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious -I had the special medallions beef with mushrooms sauce and yummy mashed potatoes. Broccoli as veggie was a plus. I also had the caesar salad. The dressing was oerfect.

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  7. Stacey

    Indiana2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I looove this restaurant! It is so beautiful and cozy. The service was fantastic and very fast ! The host (Mac) was helpful and seated us right away. Our server was very nice and attentive. Delicious food and cocktails! Can’t wait to go back!!! Loved the brussel sprouts-to die for!! Thank you!

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  8. Karen VIP

    Indiana42 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was really great- service, food and feeling in restaurant

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  9. Shannon VIP

    Indiana2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This is our go-to when we have tickets to a concert at The Vogue. We can park, eat at NS Social, walk to the venue and then walk back afterward. Food is consistently great as are the cocktails and wine list. We prefer sitting at high top table in the bar. We love servers Kaylee and Kevin. However, when it gets busy sometimes Kaylee does double duty: bartender and table server and can get busy. Love that the restaurant is locally owned and changes the menu items from time to time.

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  10. Mark

    Nashville1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I found the best pizza in Indy. The crust is to die for. I am not sure I have had better pizza.

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FAQs

The Northside Social offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (317) 253-0111.

The Northside Social is rated 4.8 stars by 1777 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
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
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6525 N College Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46220

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (317) 253-0111
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Comfort Food, Pizzeria
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Generous amount of parking located on two sides of the building. Additional parking is located on 65th Street.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

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