Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Indiana
  4. Indianapolis
  5. Broad Ripple / Meridian - Kessler
The Northside Social, Indianapolis, IN

The Northside Social

4.8
4.8
1742 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 15 times today
  • Neighbourhood 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.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Comfort Food, Pizzeria
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00
  • 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.
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,742 people are saying

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
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Indiana

    Contemporary American

  • Indianapolis

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Northside Social offers "superb" cuisine with diverse menu options and standout dishes like potato crusted whitefish and calamari steak fries. Guests rave about the "excellent" service, often highlighting servers like Karen and Alex for their friendliness and attentiveness. The beautiful patio and vibrant atmosphere make it a "favorite" spot.

1,742 Reviews
  1. Laura

    Indiana

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always have a great time at Northside Social. The service is great, we love the food. It has energy and you can still hear everyone at the table.

    Is this helpful?

  2. Dave

    VIP

    Indiana

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very accommodating in switching our reservation time. Thank you! The food, service, and dinner experience was very good. Attentive but not intrusive wait staff. All food selections were met with glowing favorability. Northside Social is always a great place if looking for a nice dinner gather, with a welcoming experience and quality menu items. Cocktail selections also were excellent. Looking forward to future opportunities to met with friedns and family for a dinner here!

    Is this helpful?

  3. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife has numerous food allergies. My compliments to our server and the chef for preparing a delicious alternative for her.

    Is this helpful?

  4. Brian

    VIP

    San Francisco

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good meal and cocktails. Our server Kendall was excellent, truly wonderful and detailed customer service!

    Is this helpful?

  5. Leslie

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome time this evening. Our waitress Kendall was amazing! This is the second time we’ve had her and her care and attentiveness is above and beyond.

    Is this helpful?

  6. Ted

    VIP

    Indiana

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, the food and service was exceptional. I would highly recommend Northside Social. 

    Is this helpful?

  7. Greg

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and yummy food! I really liked the way the restaurant is laid out.

    Is this helpful?

  8. Deborah

    VIP

    Indiana

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a business group of six people and everything was quite pleasant and enjoyable.

    Is this helpful?

  9. Wendy

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was exceptional! …Food, service, ambiance… Definitely our favorite restaurant!

    Is this helpful?

  10. Loretta

    VIP

    Indiana

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The everything crusted Salmon was excellent! Service was great. Only not so good was the noise level.

    Is this helpful?

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 1742 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 15 times today

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
  • Area
    Broad Ripple / Meridian - Kessler
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00
  • 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, Takeaway, 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.
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Impressum
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2024 OpenTable International Ltd. Alphabeta Building, 14-18 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AH - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo