The Northside Social

Name: The Northside Social
Address: 6525 N College Ave, Indianapolis, IN, United States, 46220
Telephone: (317) 253-0111
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

1530 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 4, 2023

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
Website
http://www.northsidesocial.com/
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

Location
6525 N College Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46220
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

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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.

Popular dishes

Buffalo Cauliflower$13.00
house hot sauce, bleu cheese mousse, celery salad
Southern Style Crab Dip$15.00
lump crab, trinity, white cheddar, marinated cherry tomatoes, grilled crostini
Calamari Steak Fries$14.00
lightly crusted calamari steak wedges, lemon-scallion aioli
Skillet Cornbread$8.00
with maple butter
Garlic Knots$13.00
parmesan-garlic hand crafted knots, white & marinara sauce
Meatballs$15.00
indiana farm raised beef & bacon meatballs, provolone l mozzarella, sundried tomato cream sauce, grilled crostini
Drunken Mussels & Frites*$17.00
PEI mussels, herb garlic butter, white wine, mexican lager, shallots, cream, parmesan frites, toasted baguette

Pasta | Pizza

substitute gluten free crust for $3

Sweet Potato Gnocchi$24.00
smoked chicken, braised kale, parmesan garlic cream, toasted baguette
Pasta Bolognese$26.00
house made hearty ragu, indiana beef | pork | pancetta, spaghetti, shaved parmesan, toasted baguette
Chicken Alfredo$25.00
pan seared chicken breast, grilled broccolini, black garlic alfredo, fettuccine, toasted baguette
The Nook$18.00
signature tomato sauce, fennel sausage, red wine braised mushrooms, pickled red onion, applewood smoked bacon, house blended cheese
Margherita-Ish$16.00
tomato-pesto sauce, roma tomato, fresh mozzarella, house blended cheese, basil
Social Supreme$18.00
tomato garlic sauce, pepperoni, fennel sausage, mushrooms, red onion, banana peppers, house blended cheese
Forager$18.00
house white sauce, garlic coulis, mushroom medly, house blended cheese, fresh mozzarella, mediterranean arugula salad finish

Greens

Add to any salad: grilled chicken $7; sautéed shrimp $9; grilled salmon $9

Caesar$9.00
chopped romaine, balsamic marinated cherry tomatoes, parmesan, focaccia crumble
Iceberg Wedge$9.00
bacon, balsamic marinated tomato, focaccia crumble, red onion, bleu cheese crumbles, horseradish bleu cheese dressing
Chopped$8.00
pepperoni, pickled red onion, romaine, kalamata olive, cucumber, roasted red pepper, pepperoncini, asiago cheese, cracked black pepper, roasted corn, red wine vinaigrette
Beet Salad$12.00
red & gold beets, goat cheese, honey, mâche greens, pickled fresno chiles, almond brittle, lemon vinaigrette

Mains

Shrimp & Grits$26.00
gulf shrimp, weisenberg white cheddar grits, tasso ham, asparagus, spiced mushroom cream, toasted baguette
Farm-Style Parmesan Chicken$25.00
parmesan crusted breast, lemon herb pan sauce, mashed potatoes, asparagus
Pork Chop$29.00
indiana boneless 12oz pork chop, spiced cherry glaze, butternut squash | bacon risotto, sautéed spinach, cherry compote
Crusted Salmon$28.00
everything crust, lemon jam glazed, vegetable fried rice, cucumber, avocado
Stout Braised Brisket$28.00
indiana braised beef, guinness stout gravy, mashed potatoes, peas, carrots
Fried Chicken$26.00
buttermilk marinated miller's amish boneless breast and leg, mac & cheese, green beans
Potato Crusted Whitefish$29.00
lemon butter sauce, mashed potatoes, sautéed green beans
Blackened Fish with Crawfish Étouffée$31.00
pan seared white catfish, red beans & creole pork, rice, crawfish étouffée, toasted baguette
NY Strip$36.00
12oz boneless strip, hand cut fries, house steak sauce, bleu cheese | horseradish cream
Wasabi Pea Crusted Walleye$30.00
great lakes walleye, stir-fried rice noodles, spring peas, carrots, bok choy, yellow curry
West Coast Smash Bacon Burger$18.00
half pound double patty indiana farm raised beef, american cheese, indiana kitchen bacon, all-in sauce, lettuce, tomato, pickles, onion, brioche bun, hand-cut salt & vinegar fries

Dessert

Chocolate Bread Pudding$12.00
decadent dark | milk chocolate bread pudding, caramel sauce, whipped cream
Turtle Cheesecake$12.00
chocolate, caramel, ganache, whipped cream, candied pecans
Carrot Cake$12.00
triple layer, walnuts, cream cheese icing

Seasonal Cocktails

Campfire Manhattan$13.00
stellum rye, elijah craig small batch, genephy, sweet vermouth, all spice, maraschino liqueur
Man About Town in the Snow$13.00
stellum bourbon, evan williams bottled-in-bond, select aperitif, sweet vermouth, winter spices
Smoked Rabbiteye$12.00
banhez mezcal, genephy, maraschino liqueur, fresh lime, blueberry
Cherry-Lime Margarita$12.00
lunazul reposado, triplo orange liqueur, cherry liqueur, fresh lime, agave
Missing Siesta Key$12.00
citadelle, aperol, passionfruit, guava, fresh lemon, sparkling wine

Signature House Cocktails

Lemon Shakeup$12.00
deep eddy lemon vodka, turbinado | cayenne simple, fresh lemon, pink sea salt
Strawberry - Basil Martini$13.00
Strawberry infused vodka, basil, fresh lime. Also enjoy our strawberry infused vodka on the rocks or in a mule
PearSecco$13.00
titos, pear liqueur, fresh lemon, sparkling wine
Great Pairing$12.00
backbone prime bourbon, maraschino liqueur, cardamaro, sweet vermouth
Bramble Ramble$12.00
titos, raspberry liqueur, blackberry liqueur, ginger liqueur, fresh lemon

Sparkling

Prosecco | Zardetto | Veneto, Italy$12.00
Crémant de Bourgogne Brut Cuvée | Maison Roche de Bellene | Burgundy, France$55.00

Rosé

Grenache/Merlot/Sangiovese | Angels & Cowboys | Sonoma, California$12.00

White

Riesling | Selbach Incline | Mosel, Germany$11.00
Pinot Grigio | Santi | Adige Valley, Italy$12.00
White Blend | Ostatu | Rioja, Spain$12.00
Sauvignon Blanc | Villa Maria | Marlborough, New Zealand$12.00
Chardonnay | Bouchard Aine & Fils 'Heritage Reserve' | France$12.00
Chardonnay | Joseph Drouhin Macon-Villages | Burgundy, France$52.00
Chardonnay | Matthew Fritz | Sonoma County, California$12.00
Chardonnay | Morgan "Highlands" | California$65.00
Grüner Veltliner | Huber 'Terrassen' | Traisental, Austria$51.00

Reds

Pinot Noir | Golden | Monterey, California$12.00
Pinot Noir | Fleur | Carneros, California$52.00
Red Blend | Boavida | Douro, Portugal$12.00
Sangiovese/Zinfandel/Blaufranksisch/Malbec | Owen Roe 'Abbot'S Table' | Columbia Valley, Washington$68.00
Zinfandel, Syrah, Carignane | Angels & Cowboys Proprietary Red | Sonoma, California$13.00
Malbec | Piattelli Reserve | Mendoza, Argentina$12.00
Malbec | Zorzal | Mendoza, Argentina$46.00
Bordeaux Supérieur | Château Saint Julian | Bordeaux, France$12.00
Cabernet Sauvignon | Cannonball | Healdsburg, California$12.00
Cabernet Sauvignon | Aviary Vineyards | Napa Valley, California$56.00
Cabernet Sauvignon | Brassfield Estate | High Valley, California$65.00

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

Noise • Moderate

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Indiana
Contemporary American
Indianapolis
Contemporary American

1,530 Reviews

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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BB
BBug
Indiana
64 reviews
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4.0
64 reviews
Dined on June 23, 2023
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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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CP
CPM9IN
Indiana
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on June 23, 2023
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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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JH
JulieH
Indiana
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 22, 2023
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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

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 4, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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

Website
http://www.northsidesocial.com/
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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Dining areas

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Jamaican Experience

Japanese Omakase

Japanese Omakase

Fried Chicken

Potato Crusted Whitefish

Crusted Salmon

To Start

Buffalo Cauliflower$13.00

Southern Style Crab Dip$15.00

Calamari Steak Fries$14.00

Skillet Cornbread$8.00

Garlic Knots$13.00

Meatballs$15.00

Drunken Mussels & Frites*$17.00

Pasta | Pizza

Sweet Potato Gnocchi$24.00

Pasta Bolognese$26.00

Chicken Alfredo$25.00

The Nook$18.00

Margherita-Ish$16.00

Social Supreme$18.00

Forager$18.00

Greens

Caesar$9.00

Iceberg Wedge$9.00

Chopped$8.00

Beet Salad$12.00

Mains

Shrimp & Grits$26.00

Farm-Style Parmesan Chicken$25.00

Pork Chop$29.00

Crusted Salmon$28.00

Stout Braised Brisket$28.00

Fried Chicken$26.00

Potato Crusted Whitefish$29.00

Blackened Fish with Crawfish Étouffée$31.00

NY Strip$36.00

Wasabi Pea Crusted Walleye$30.00

West Coast Smash Bacon Burger$18.00

Dessert

Chocolate Bread Pudding$12.00

Turtle Cheesecake$12.00

Carrot Cake$12.00

Seasonal Cocktails

Campfire Manhattan$13.00

Man About Town in the Snow$13.00

Smoked Rabbiteye$12.00

Cherry-Lime Margarita$12.00

Missing Siesta Key$12.00

Signature House Cocktails

Lemon Shakeup$12.00

Strawberry - Basil Martini$13.00

PearSecco$13.00

Great Pairing$12.00

Bramble Ramble$12.00

Sparkling

Prosecco | Zardetto | Veneto, Italy$12.00

Crémant de Bourgogne Brut Cuvée | Maison Roche de Bellene | Burgundy, France$55.00

Rosé

Grenache/Merlot/Sangiovese | Angels & Cowboys | Sonoma, California$12.00

White

Riesling | Selbach Incline | Mosel, Germany$11.00

Pinot Grigio | Santi | Adige Valley, Italy$12.00

White Blend | Ostatu | Rioja, Spain$12.00

Sauvignon Blanc | Villa Maria | Marlborough, New Zealand$12.00

Chardonnay | Bouchard Aine & Fils 'Heritage Reserve' | France$12.00

Chardonnay | Joseph Drouhin Macon-Villages | Burgundy, France$52.00

Chardonnay | Matthew Fritz | Sonoma County, California$12.00

Chardonnay | Morgan "Highlands" | California$65.00

Grüner Veltliner | Huber 'Terrassen' | Traisental, Austria$51.00

Reds

Pinot Noir | Golden | Monterey, California$12.00

Pinot Noir | Fleur | Carneros, California$52.00

Red Blend | Boavida | Douro, Portugal$12.00