This has been on my short list for a very long time. We just don't tend to leave the NE side for dinner...branching out lately. This place has a dedicated parking lot and is located just outside of what I would call the main Broadripple area. 6525 N College. Delicious. Our server was amazing and steered us in the right direction for entree's. The meatballs were delicious served in a huge bowl full of sun dried tomato cream sauce filled with cheese bits. I saved the leftover sauce to use for my pizza crust but the pizza crust was great by itself. Tender and chewy with a touch of oil and cornmeal. Mmm. Hubs' brisket was super tender and veggies were colorful and cooked perfectly. We were advised that the brisket recipe belonged to the owners grandmother so we had to try it after hearing this tidbit. The strawberry basil martini was made with in-house infused vodka that I could see at the bar counter and hubs' bourbon cocktail taste like a fruity old fashioned and was strong and delish. Several fish entrees looked great as they went by, as well as the burger. A great last minute decision for a nice early Saturday evening meal. I was able to snag a high top in the bar on OpenTable at 4 pm. We will go back for sure.
Savanna Johnson
This was my 3rd time at the Northside Social, and second review I have left. Amazing amazing amazing. From the food to the service to the atmosphere, it’s phenomenal! Me and my family have gone twice, once for Valentine’s Day and recently for Easter. We had the same waiter both times, although I cannot remember his name! He wears a mask and is so so so helpful and upbeat about the menu, especially the recent menu changes!! Which are FYI game changer. We will definitely be returning to try the many new appetizers and entrees because we cannot get enough of this place. Delicious food!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ronak S.
Despite being open for quite a while, I've only just made it in to Northside Social. It's an upscale restaurant, which is usually not what I aim for, but it was the perfect halfway point for some catch-up drinks so I wanted to take the opportunity to check it out after hearing great things. Wine is the focus on the drink menu, but I tend to be more of a beer and cocktail guy, so I aimed that way. The cocktails are good, though sometimes a bit ice-heavy and not what I typically go for in-terms of palate -- a bit too sweet or sour for any given drink. The food is great, though I'm limited in this review to what's vegetarian on the menu. The menu shifts seasonally, so no promises that these stick around in the future, but went with the mushroom fettuccini and the vodka rigatoni. Both were hits.
Trever Furnish
The food was good — parts were even great (eg the cornbread and the garlic knots). The menu is a bit to fancy for my tastes — that’s my issue though, not the restaurant’s.
Truly enjoyed my experience with here. It was a a friendly atmosphere and it was my friend's 70th Birthday and she absolutely loved it. We all talked about how great the food was and how wonderful the food, atmosphere,& service was. We had a wonderful server. Would definitely recommend this place. Definitely a 5 Star restaurant. The drinks were the only downside.
Carolyn W.
We stopped in on our way home from the symphony. We started out thinking we were going to have a "snack", but ended up with meals. Great food. We got the shrimp and grits, salad with salmon addition and (best of all) calamari fries. Our server was efficient and good. The ambience is classy but comfortable. There are booths, tables. There are levels up and down (be careful of the one step). Definitely put this in your dinner rotation.
michele bowman
Absolutely stunning location! The asthetic was picture perfect, the atmosphere was great, and the food was perfect! We ordered the crab dip as an appetizer which was spot on (and I've been dreaming about it ever since), the smash burger and fries which my husband loved, and the mushroom fettuccine (my favorite). Everything was delicious! Will definitely be returning!
Recommended dishes: Southern Style Crab Dip
LauraMG
We love Northside Social! Cozy neighborhood vibe. Food is wonderful—I had the potato-crusted whitefish (buttery, lightly crusted) and my husband had the pork loin (he loved it). Waiter was very helpful with suggestions, too. If you haven't been there you should definitely check it out—the Kitchenette next door (same owner) has an equally delicious brunch/lunch menu.
Nelson
My wife and I had a great experience at The Northside Social during our Valentine's Day dinner. Service was great, classy ambient, and food was superb. if you're into cocktails, try their Tropical Moscow Mule... good stuff ;)
KathyG
We say it was 1/2 price wine on Wed but since it was Valentine's Day, it was not an option. The restaurant wasn't even full for the holiday. Other than that the food was great and Tom was excellent.
We went on a Wednesday, half price night at NSS. But not this Wednesday, because it was a holiday. We supported NSS during the pandemic giving BIG tips for the carry out. Guess it is a one way street.
MattN
Wonderful dishes from a diverse variety of options; we loved the signature cocktails and mocktail that we ordered, too. The appetizers were small but delicious. Main entrees were the stars of the show, however. The crusted pork loin and salmon were both top notch. Our daughter really enjoyed the smash burger served with salt and vinegar French fries. Alex, our server, was attentive and offered good advice on the menu. We look forward to our next opportunity to visit!
julieH
Wonderful place for an upscale dinner. The offerings were varied and gave options for vegetarian and guletin free choices. The atmosphere was very romantic as well. Would recommend for a date night.
Nicole S.
I came here for a Hot Mom Dinner. What's a Hot Mom Dinner? It's when a hot mom (ahem) gets a couple of hours to herself, and so she orders a Caesar salad and fries and a glass of good wine, and eats it at the bar while scrolling through r/UFOs on her phone, and relishing the fact that she's sans kids and alive in the world and enjoying great food and drink. The Northside Social is a good place to enjoy a Hot Mom Dinner. You think I'm being cheeky, but I literally saw a group of five women who looked like moms without their kids grab a couple of tables while I was there. And there was a harried-but-otherwise hot looking woman sitting at the bar enjoying a glass of wine. (Probably harried from dealing with kids all day?) And then there was me. Three is a trend, and this is telling me that this is Hot Mom Central. Like I mentioned, I got a Caesar salad and fries. An order of fries is not on the menu, but if you want them, just ask for fries and they will give you fries. The fries were delicious and salty -- just floppy and mealy enough but with some crispy bits. The Caesar salad was exactly what I wanted. I have a lot of opinions about Caesar salads: I think they should include breadcrumbs and not big chunks of hard croutons, they should be lightly dressed, they should have copious amounts of parmesan. This Caesar salad had everything I was looking for. Northside Social also includes a couple of balsamic-infused cherry tomatoes, which are amazing and just right. The service is impeccable. The lighting is dim and mellow, the bar area is spacious (and includes high-top bar tables), and the music is playing at just the right level. Northside Social is going to be one of my go-to restaurants when I'm in Broad Ripple and need a nice place to eat, whether by myself or with others.
Tracy Thompson
My boyfriend and I went for Devour tonight and it was beyond good. He had the beet salad and parmesan chicken, I had the potato soup and pork loin. We ate every single bite. Honestly it was the best pork loin I've ever had. Our server, Don, was very nice and attentive and we both enjoyed the semifreddo dessert. I can't wait to go back!
This has been on my short list for a very long time. We just don't tend to leave the NE side for dinner...branching out lately. This place has a dedicated parking lot and is located just outside of what I would call the main Broadripple area. 6525 N College. Delicious. Our server was amazing and steered us in the right direction for entree's. The meatballs were delicious served in a huge bowl full of sun dried tomato cream sauce filled with cheese bits. I saved the leftover sauce to use for my pizza crust but the pizza crust was great by itself. Tender and chewy with a touch of oil and cornmeal. Mmm. Hubs' brisket was super tender and veggies were colorful and cooked perfectly. We were advised that the brisket recipe belonged to the owners grandmother so we had to try it after hearing this tidbit. The strawberry basil martini was made with in-house infused vodka that I could see at the bar counter and hubs' bourbon cocktail taste like a fruity old fashioned and was strong and delish. Several fish entrees looked great as they went by, as well as the burger. A great last minute decision for a nice early Saturday evening meal. I was able to snag a high top in the bar on OpenTable at 4 pm. We will go back for sure.
This was my 3rd time at the Northside Social, and second review I have left. Amazing amazing amazing. From the food to the service to the atmosphere, it’s phenomenal! Me and my family have gone twice, once for Valentine’s Day and recently for Easter. We had the same waiter both times, although I cannot remember his name! He wears a mask and is so so so helpful and upbeat about the menu, especially the recent menu changes!! Which are FYI game changer. We will definitely be returning to try the many new appetizers and entrees because we cannot get enough of this place. Delicious food!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Despite being open for quite a while, I've only just made it in to Northside Social. It's an upscale restaurant, which is usually not what I aim for, but it was the perfect halfway point for some catch-up drinks so I wanted to take the opportunity to check it out after hearing great things. Wine is the focus on the drink menu, but I tend to be more of a beer and cocktail guy, so I aimed that way. The cocktails are good, though sometimes a bit ice-heavy and not what I typically go for in-terms of palate -- a bit too sweet or sour for any given drink. The food is great, though I'm limited in this review to what's vegetarian on the menu. The menu shifts seasonally, so no promises that these stick around in the future, but went with the mushroom fettuccini and the vodka rigatoni. Both were hits.
The food was good — parts were even great (eg the cornbread and the garlic knots). The menu is a bit to fancy for my tastes — that’s my issue though, not the restaurant’s.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mashed Potatoes, Fried Chicken Entree, Garlic Knots
Truly enjoyed my experience with here. It was a a friendly atmosphere and it was my friend's 70th Birthday and she absolutely loved it. We all talked about how great the food was and how wonderful the food, atmosphere,& service was. We had a wonderful server. Would definitely recommend this place. Definitely a 5 Star restaurant. The drinks were the only downside.
We stopped in on our way home from the symphony. We started out thinking we were going to have a "snack", but ended up with meals. Great food. We got the shrimp and grits, salad with salmon addition and (best of all) calamari fries. Our server was efficient and good. The ambience is classy but comfortable. There are booths, tables. There are levels up and down (be careful of the one step). Definitely put this in your dinner rotation.
Absolutely stunning location! The asthetic was picture perfect, the atmosphere was great, and the food was perfect! We ordered the crab dip as an appetizer which was spot on (and I've been dreaming about it ever since), the smash burger and fries which my husband loved, and the mushroom fettuccine (my favorite). Everything was delicious! Will definitely be returning!
Recommended dishes: Southern Style Crab Dip
We love Northside Social! Cozy neighborhood vibe. Food is wonderful—I had the potato-crusted whitefish (buttery, lightly crusted) and my husband had the pork loin (he loved it). Waiter was very helpful with suggestions, too. If you haven't been there you should definitely check it out—the Kitchenette next door (same owner) has an equally delicious brunch/lunch menu.
My wife and I had a great experience at The Northside Social during our Valentine's Day dinner. Service was great, classy ambient, and food was superb. if you're into cocktails, try their Tropical Moscow Mule... good stuff ;)
We say it was 1/2 price wine on Wed but since it was Valentine's Day, it was not an option. The restaurant wasn't even full for the holiday. Other than that the food was great and Tom was excellent.
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We went on a Wednesday, half price night at NSS. But not this Wednesday, because it was a holiday. We supported NSS during the pandemic giving BIG tips for the carry out. Guess it is a one way street.
Wonderful dishes from a diverse variety of options; we loved the signature cocktails and mocktail that we ordered, too. The appetizers were small but delicious. Main entrees were the stars of the show, however. The crusted pork loin and salmon were both top notch. Our daughter really enjoyed the smash burger served with salt and vinegar French fries. Alex, our server, was attentive and offered good advice on the menu. We look forward to our next opportunity to visit!
Wonderful place for an upscale dinner. The offerings were varied and gave options for vegetarian and guletin free choices. The atmosphere was very romantic as well. Would recommend for a date night.
I came here for a Hot Mom Dinner. What's a Hot Mom Dinner? It's when a hot mom (ahem) gets a couple of hours to herself, and so she orders a Caesar salad and fries and a glass of good wine, and eats it at the bar while scrolling through r/UFOs on her phone, and relishing the fact that she's sans kids and alive in the world and enjoying great food and drink. The Northside Social is a good place to enjoy a Hot Mom Dinner. You think I'm being cheeky, but I literally saw a group of five women who looked like moms without their kids grab a couple of tables while I was there. And there was a harried-but-otherwise hot looking woman sitting at the bar enjoying a glass of wine. (Probably harried from dealing with kids all day?) And then there was me. Three is a trend, and this is telling me that this is Hot Mom Central. Like I mentioned, I got a Caesar salad and fries. An order of fries is not on the menu, but if you want them, just ask for fries and they will give you fries. The fries were delicious and salty -- just floppy and mealy enough but with some crispy bits. The Caesar salad was exactly what I wanted. I have a lot of opinions about Caesar salads: I think they should include breadcrumbs and not big chunks of hard croutons, they should be lightly dressed, they should have copious amounts of parmesan. This Caesar salad had everything I was looking for. Northside Social also includes a couple of balsamic-infused cherry tomatoes, which are amazing and just right. The service is impeccable. The lighting is dim and mellow, the bar area is spacious (and includes high-top bar tables), and the music is playing at just the right level. Northside Social is going to be one of my go-to restaurants when I'm in Broad Ripple and need a nice place to eat, whether by myself or with others.
My boyfriend and I went for Devour tonight and it was beyond good. He had the beet salad and parmesan chicken, I had the potato soup and pork loin. We ate every single bite. Honestly it was the best pork loin I've ever had. Our server, Don, was very nice and attentive and we both enjoyed the semifreddo dessert. I can't wait to go back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5