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The Northside Social, Indianapolis, IN

The Northside Social

4.8
4.8
1787 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
6525 N College Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46220

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • 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
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    Northside Kitchenette Caters! Our food, brought to you or made available to take away ... for whatever size group you need to feed. Call us for more information. We would love to be part of your day! www.northsidekitchenette.com
  • Private party facilities
    We offer private banquet dining in the evenings at our luncheonette, Northside Kitchenette which is located right next door to The Northside Social. This adorable space accommodates up to 50 guests, and is perfect for your birthday, business, wedding or any special occassion!! Call us for details on reserving Northside Kitchenette.
  • Neighborhood
    Broad Ripple / Meridian - Kessler
  • Cross street
    65th and College
  • Parking details
    Generous amount of parking located on two sides of the building. Additional parking is located on 65th Street.
  • Public transit
    We are located near the heart of Broad Ripple and the transit lines served by the city of Indianapolis
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,787 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Indiana

    Contemporary American

  • Indianapolis

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Northside Social offers an inviting atmosphere with "consistently amazing food" and "exceptional service." Patrons praise standout dishes like the shrimp and grits and stout braised brisket. The restaurant is described as a lively spot, perfect for gatherings, where servers like Alex and Kendall provide "attentive but not intrusive" service.
1,787 Reviews
  1. Cynthia

    Indiana10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had dinner for a family gathering at Northside Social and was very happy with everything. The brisket, as usual, was amazing and everyone seemed to be very pleased with their selections. Would definitely recommend.

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  2. Martha

    Indiana9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food as always! A bit loud at first but as the crowd dwindled, so did the din. Love the atmosphere.

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  3. Brett VIP

    Philadelphia24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great date night place. We did a celebration night this time. Drinks and food were great. Our server was knowledgeable and helpful. Place was hopping the whole time we were there which made it a fun atmosphere.

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  4. Tom

    Indiana9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and our server, Alex, was top notch! Great environment.

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  5. Mike

    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was able to get a mid-week reservation day-of. Service was excellent and food was delicious. We will most certainly be back.

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  6. Mark VIP

    Indiana12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    7:15 reservation, walked in and sat at 7:15. Server quickly introduced her self, got drinks going. Ordered apps- dumplings and cornbread, both awesome! I ordered shrimp and grits, wife salmon on rice, other couple steak frites and pasta… all dishes were great. Service, food and atmosphere all work well. We’ll be back

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  7. Amanda

    Indiana2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love NSS! It’s the best. The most wonderful service and consistently amazing food.

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  8. Kate VIP

    Indiana24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was wonderful. The salmon is a fish I will think about for awhile-it was outstanding!! It’s a hip spot to have a delicious meal.

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  9. Sholder76

    Indiana5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s always good when we go there. We have never had a bad meal there.

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  10. Billie VIP

    Indiana22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a top-notch dining experience. And Lindsey is an awesome server!

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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 1787 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 14 times today
Google Map for The Northside Social

6525 N College Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46220

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    65th and College
  • Neighborhood
    Broad Ripple / Meridian - Kessler
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Comfort Food, Pizzeria
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Generous amount of parking located on two sides of the building. Additional parking is located on 65th Street.
  • Public transit
    We are located near the heart of Broad Ripple and the transit lines served by the city of Indianapolis
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Northside Kitchenette Caters! Our food, brought to you or made available to take away ... for whatever size group you need to feed. Call us for more information. We would love to be part of your day! www.northsidekitchenette.com
  • Private party facilities
    We offer private banquet dining in the evenings at our luncheonette, Northside Kitchenette which is located right next door to The Northside Social. This adorable space accommodates up to 50 guests, and is perfect for your birthday, business, wedding or any special occassion!! Call us for details on reserving Northside Kitchenette.
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