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The Northside Social, Indianapolis, IN

The Northside Social

4.7
4.7
1530 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
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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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Comfort Food, Pizzeria
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (317) 253-0111
  • 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.
  • Private party contact
    Megan: (317) 253-0111
  • 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

Experiences

  • Jamaican Experience

    $125.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Oct 24, 2023 only
    Our next series of 4 Course Pairing dinners will feature cuisine from the island of Jamaica! Jamaican cuisine includes a mixture of cooking techniques, flavors and spices influenced by the many cultures that have made the island home. African, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese and East Indian have all influenced the hearty and comforting dishes that Jamaica has become known for. Join us as we prepare our versions of some of the most popular Jamaican dishes, expertly paired with cocktails that will have you dreaming of sandy sunset beaches.
  • Japanese Omakase

    $150.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Nov 9, 2023 only
    Our Japanese Omakase (Chef's Choice) is our homage to everything we love about the cuisine. The delicious 4 course food & beverage pairing will include all of our favorites paired with fun sake and Japanese whiskey cocktails.
  • Japanese Omakase

    $150.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Nov 12, 2023 only
    Our Japanese Omakase (Chef's Choice) is our homage to everything we love about the cuisine. The delicious 4 course food & beverage pairing will include all of our favorites paired with fun sake and Japanese whiskey cocktails.

What 1,530 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Indiana

    Contemporary American

  • Indianapolis

    Contemporary American

1,530 Reviews
  1. Jeanette

    Indiana

    12 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    This is only our second time visiting this restaurant and as per the first visit we were not impressed. The food and drinks were overpriced and honestly nothing special at all. The service was good. No bread brought to the table. The meal was very average and not a large portion size. We will probably not return.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The flavor and presentation of our meals was wonderful. Temperature could have been better. Entree side and veg were all lukewarm. Ambiance warm and inviting

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  3. JenniferJ

    Indiana

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our service and experience were both excellent. I highly recommend the fried chicken!

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  4. AndiRose

    Indiana

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    My companion and I shared the cornbread appetizer, which was substantial in size, hot and very good. We both ordered the beef brisket, which was only mediocre -- not particularly savory, and the Guinness stout sauce was bland. We both asked for salt and pepper to dress it up a bit.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our server was amazing! She recommended a lot of good things. Everyone got something different so we all tried each others meals. There’s wasn’t a bad meal!

    The Northside SocialResponded 7 days ago

    Thank you for the review! It sounds like you tried a great variety of our menu. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  6. PatrickM

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Great place in Broad Ripple area and food is solid.

    The Northside SocialResponded on September 20, 2023

    Thank you for letting us know about your visit! We hope to see yo again soon.

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  7. lamin317

    Indiana

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic dinner, Travis was an excellent server and the food was so delicious

    The Northside SocialResponded on September 20, 2023

    We appreciate the review! We love hearing from our guests and we'll let Travis know how much you enjoyed your visit.

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  8. JaneS

    Indiana

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Terry our server was perfectly attentive! There when we needed him, respectfully distant when we didn’t!

    The Northside SocialResponded on September 20, 2023

    Thank you for the review. We hope to see you again soon!

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  9. MikeT

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    This was our 3rd time to have dinner at Northside Social. We were seated immediately our drink and appetizer order was taken right away and came soon after. I ordered the Branzino fish entre is was great and my wife had the Brisket and Potatoes. It was half off bottles of wine so we ordered one. Overall the was very good and so was the service. Not sure it could have been better. We will return for a 4th visit for sure.

    The Northside SocialResponded on September 20, 2023

    Thank you for letting us know about your visit. We hope to see you again soon and earn that 5th star!

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  10. Molly

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    I am super impressed with The Northside Social! I ordered the Potato Crusted Whitefish; it was super soft on the inside with a lovely crust and served with beautiful buttery green beans. My friends ordered the Mediterranean Walleye and loved that, as well. Our server as super friendly and attentive. Overall, the experience was very memorable and we will be coming back!

    The Northside SocialResponded on September 20, 2023

    Thank you for your review. It sounds like you had a good sampling of our menu! We look forward to seeing you again soon.

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  11. MonikaW

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience3
    Was our first time to visit and likely our last. Found the food to be mediocre at best, my vodka rigatoni was more like tomato soup with pasta and having added shrimp for $9, I was pretty disappointed they were doused in what was a very watery sauce with the tails still attached. The cornbread appetizer was dry and mostly flavorless. I will give some praise to the bar staff as the cocktails were delicious and the highlight of our meal.

    The Northside SocialResponded on September 20, 2023

    We apologize for what sounds like a subpar experience that you had with us. As you can tell by our numerous 5 Star reviews, that is not the experience we hope our guests to leave with. We encourage you to visit us again, and please let a manager know if there is anything that does not meet your expectations so we can be sure to address immediately. We do thank you for letting us know about your visit. We always strive to improve the dining experience for our guests.

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  12. cindyfromindy

    Indiana

    55 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The bar service and food are very good and consistent and appetizing. They offer a wide selection of food to choose from as well as Gluten Free entrees. The bartender is very talented and pours a generous serve. They also have outside dining.

    The Northside SocialResponded on September 20, 2023

    Thank you for the review! We're glad you enjoyed our bar and look forward to seeing you again soon.

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  13. ElliotF

    Indiana

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience4
    Used DevourIndy menu. Wine was fine. Corn chowder soup was very good--asked waitress for crackers and she brought some nice buttered bread pieces. Of three possible entrees, chose the shrimp/tofu option. It was unexpectedly spicy (I'm not good with spicy) and contained two shrimp. Dessert was limited to a small piece of poundcake with a berry topping and whipped cream . I found (and so did a companion) the poundcake on the drier/harder side. I've noticed a trend in the past few years where middle-end+ restaurants make almost every dish spicy/curried, etc. To me, having a "hot" dish means I can't taste the flavor of the other ingredients. Is this a cover-up? I think menus should indicate if a dish has a "hot" flavor. Remember, this is my personal opinion. Others who like spicy dishes (my companions said one of the other two entrees were a bit spicy) will probably enjoy more. Servie was quite good.

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  14. GretaB

    Indiana

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    An early supper led us to this charming restaurant and we were completely surprised when offered the Devour Indy menu. We selected this option and the appetizers and entrees did not disappoint. The special dessert - pound cake - unfortunately was dry, but we couldn't complain because everything else was quite good...including some terrific cocktails. We had a wonderful server who was friendly, attentive and knowledgeable - perfect combination!

    The Northside SocialResponded on September 20, 2023

    We're glad you made your way to us! We always enjoy hearing from our guests. We hope to see you again soon!

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great server at the bar high top. Nice lady I’m sorry I don’t remember her name. Love half price wine!

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  16. cindyg

    Indiana

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience3
    Food very good on devour menu. Portions appropriate. Felt a little pricey but lively waitress. Wish noise was a bit less but glad to see busy neighborhood restaurant

    The Northside SocialResponded on August 30, 2023

    Thank you for the review! On busy nights, it definitely does get lively here. We hope to see you again soon

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  17. Necie

    Indiana

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love it my first time 🥰I would recommend this restaurant to my good friends

    The Northside SocialResponded on August 30, 2023

    Thank you for the review! We hope to see you (and your friends) soon.

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  18. BobB

    Indiana

    123 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    123 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great dining experience. Never had a bad meal here

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  19. sillyone65

    Indiana

    40 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    This was our first visit to The Northside Social. We have heard good things about the restaurant and thought Devour Indy would be a good time to check it out. We were not disappointed! The food was very good and portions were just right. It was pretty busy and a little loud but overall a good ambiance. The service was excellent. We will be back for sure!

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  20. G2ODF2OD

    Indiana

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food, excellent service!! Always enjoyable at NSS!

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  21. AshleyR

    Indiana

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was wonderful! The service, cocktails, selection.. would highly recommend!

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  22. Bill

    Indiana

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Our meals were okay, but by no means great. We both ordered the Devour Indy walleye main with the tomato salad starter and pound cake dessert. The tomato salad starter had very little tomato (two bites each); my wife’s walleye portion was very small, and the tomato peperonata topping was surprisingly spicy and didn’t complement the walleye; and while the pound cake’s berry topping was delicious, the pound cake itself was exceptionally dry. Overall, for the price paid, we agreed the value received was quite low. This was our first experience at the restaurant, and it left us with no particular desire to return.

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  23. SusanG

    Indiana

    54 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    54 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Our server, Lauren, was cheerful, helpful and made our dining experience even better.

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  24. AndreaD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time there it was just so amazing. Great food and atmosphere definitely worth it and will definitely return…

    The Northside SocialResponded on August 25, 2023

    Thank you for letting us know about your visit. We hope to see you again soon!

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  25. PattyD

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The Northside SocIal Experiment was a delite. We attended the TexMex evening. The food and drink pairings were delicious. Very interesting to hear about why the food was chosen and the how the Tequilas were matched. Highly recommend attending one of these events

    The Northside SocialResponded on August 25, 2023

    Thank you for letting us know how much you enjoyed the Social Experiment! We hope to see you at future experiences.

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  26. Phil

    Indiana

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service and the meals were excellent. Great variety on the menu. Bar service also is excellent. Great Casual evening meal.

    The Northside SocialResponded on August 25, 2023

    Thank you for the review! We hope to see you again soon to try more of the menu.

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food and great service Thanks for a wonderful meal

    The Northside SocialResponded on August 25, 2023

    You're very welcome and thank you for letting us know about your visit. We hope to see you again soon.

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  28. CWhite

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was delicious, service was great! Will be back!

    The Northside SocialResponded on August 11, 2023

    Thank you for the review! We hope to see you again soon.

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  29. Diner

    Indiana

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 1, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    My date and I both loved our specialty cocktails and our entrees. Top notch. Will return.

    The Northside SocialResponded on August 2, 2023

    Thank you for letting us know about your visit! We hope to see you again soon.

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  30. Cat1

    Indiana

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    This was event! French Bistro dinner with cocktails and wine pairings. Excellent

    The Northside SocialResponded on August 2, 2023

    Thank you for coming to our first experience at The Social Experiment! We're glad you enjoyed our new concept and we hope to see you at another experience soon!

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  31. TomA

    Indiana

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on July 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We always have great meals at Northside Social and enjoy the restaurant.

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    what a great experience! met some girlfriends here for dinner and we had the nicest waitress- didn’t get her name but she was in school for her master’s. The buffalo cauliflower was a great appetizer, and I had the margarita pizza as my entree which was delicious. We stayed at the restaurant for 3 hours and had the best time. The waitress thanked us for being so patient (apparently it was super busy but we didn’t even notice!) and she brought us free dessert! so nice.

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  33. NatalieO

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Server, Travis, was amazing and host ran to help us get wheelchair in door - super nice. Nice atmosphere and food was delicious! They have very generous helpings too. Fun cocktails! Will be back!

    The Northside SocialResponded on July 26, 2023

    Thank you for letting us know about your visit! We'll be sure to let Travis & Becca know that you enjoyed your experience. We hope to see you again soon!

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  34. LaurenH

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience3
    I was so disappointed by our meal. I called ahead to make sure that this restaurant could accommodate a substantial vegan dinner for someone our party. They assured me that the kitchen could make something delicious within the dietary restrictions shared. Instead, they gave the vegan in our party a plain iceberg lettuce salad and some tomatoes for their dinner entree. I would not have kept our reservation had I known how underwhelming it would be. If a customer calls ahead to arrange something, it means it’s very important. A restaurant of this caliber should be able to accommodate given ample time to plan. It was such a bummer and clouded our whole celebration! I don’t think I will in good conscious be able to recommend this place or continue to dine at the other locations we frequent so often.

    The Northside SocialResponded on July 19, 2023

    We apologize for the confusion regarding your guest’s dietary needs. We did receive a phone call ahead of time with some of the dietary restrictions, but were expecting a call back with additional info. We apologize if this was not properly conveyed to you. Unfortunately, when you arrived the list of restrictions was too great for us to provide you with the meal you were expecting. We should have reached out when we didn't hear back from you. We do apologize for dropping the ball.

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  35. Annie

    Indiana

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 8, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience3
    Food was cold, we had the calamari steaks. Drinks were just okay.

    The Northside SocialResponded on July 11, 2023

    We're sorry that your experience was not up to par with the service we strive to provide. As you can tell by our numerous 5 star ratings, that is definitely not the impression we want our guests to leave with. We hope you give us another chance to impress. Please let a manager know on your next visit so we can ensure everything is presented perfectly, the way we strive to for each of our guests. Thank you for letting us know about your visit.

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  36. Lori256

    Indiana

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on July 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love the salmon and the others dining with me had the potato crusted white fish and another pizza freak loves the Nook pizza!! Keep doing what you’re doing! Alex was a great waiter, too!

    The Northside SocialResponded on July 11, 2023

    We're glad everyone was able to find something they loved on our menu! We appreciate hearing about your visit and hope to see you again soon.

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  37. JimWasHere

    Indiana

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 27, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The bolognese pasta was good, but it’s a chef’s unexpected take on this traditional dish. I would have ordered something more aligned with my tastes had I known that. All of the other food and drinks were delicious. They make a great craft cocktail.

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  38. BBug

    Indiana

    64 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    64 reviews

    Dined on June 23, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    This was our first time and we were pleasantly surprised. Our service was spot on. We enjoyed all the dishes, except one.

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  39. CPM9IN

    Indiana

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on June 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Took a friend to Northside Social for dinner last night. It was his first time there. We were a bit later than the dinner rush. So, it was very quiet, and very personalized service from Karen; a stellar experience. She made great recommendations, from drinks to desserts. The asparagus salad, salmon, and cocktails were excellent. Made for a perfect evening!

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  40. JulieH

    Indiana

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed delicious meals! All four of us ordered a different entree and all were thoroughly enjoyed! The service was excellent!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

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

The Northside Social is rated 4.7 stars by 1530 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 12 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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 Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • 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
    (317) 253-0111
  • 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.
  • Private party contact
    Megan: (317) 253-0111
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