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Tinker Street, Indianapolis, IN

Tinker Street

4.8 (184)
$31 to $50
American
402 E 16th St, Indianapolis, IN 46202-2602

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Nestled in Herron-Morton Place, a historic neighborhood adjacent to the Old Northside Historic District, Tinker Street is a nod to 16th Street’s name during the dirt-road days of the 1800s. Today, it’s a seven-dollar Uber ride from downtown hotels, a pleasant stroll for neighbors, and a convenient drive from most parts of town.
The dinner menu changes seasonally to capture the flavors of fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options are abundant–and clearly marked on the menu. Tinker Street, which serves guests 21 and older, has array of wine offerings be it red, white, sparking and everything in between.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Farm-to-table, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Tyler Shortt
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Indy
  • Cross street
    New Jersey Street
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available on New Jersey Street all day. Parking on either side of 16th Street is available Monday through Friday after 6pm and Saturday all day.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 184 people are saying

Tinker Street reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Indiana

    American

  • Indianapolis

    Innovative

  • Indianapolis

    American

184 Reviews
  1. Gretchen VIP

    Indiana59 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was our visit to Tinker Street but it won’t be our last. We enjoyed the seasonal ramps through a delicious salad and wonderful pasta. And major yum for the ricotta donuts with espresso ice cream. Nice selection of wines by the glass too.

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  2. JOHN VIP

    Indiana6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tinker Street has all the feel of a neighborhood restaurant with superior quality and service you’d expect from any top restaurant. It could probably support a larger footprint judging by the popularity, yet the smaller space feels just right. Had a very hard time not ordering the entire menu. Highly recommended.

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  3. Sue

    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My birthday dinner at Tinker Street was wonderful. Loved it

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  4. Dina VIP

    Indiana12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant is amazing! It's cozy inside with a great patio outside. Inside you get a great view of the kitchen energy. Our server was perfect (Nick). He was attentive and informative, friendly and fun. The food was next level. We had the smoked carrots and the soup of the day (curry carrot) and both were incredible. For entrees we had the scallops and the pollo with polenta. both plates were practically licked clean. If you haven't been there yet (this was my first time), you need to get there soon! Can I give more than five stars???

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  5. Amanda

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and wine menus. High energy, which also means it is loud.

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  6. Jaref

    Indiana26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Tinker Street always delivers. Professional, efficient and friendly staff. Imaginative, tasty and expertly prepared food. Nice relaxed ambience.

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  7. Chris

    Greater Boston1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Good food and great service, but very noisy / cramped and felt overpriced

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  8. Woody

    Indiana1 review

    3.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Food is delicious but portions are very small and prices are very high. Service was pleasant if a bit slow at times. Our ice cream donut holes dessert was very good but obviously sat for a long time before being delivered; the ice cream was almost all melted. This is a small restaurant. Their attempt to expand via an outdoor tent created an extremely loud bubble. All in all pleasant, but I will probably go elsewhere next time.

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  9. Melissa VIP

    Chicago5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was phenomenal and our waitress went above and beyond to give us the best experience

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  10. Lawrence VIP

    Indiana3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    With all the new restaurants opening up in Indianapolis and Carmel, Tinker Street continues to be the best restaurant in the area! The menu has favorites and new offerings every time I’ve been there. It’s a very creative menu with something for everyone. The service is always first rate.

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Tinker Street is rated 4.8 stars by 184 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today
Google Map for Tinker Street

402 E 16th St, Indianapolis, IN 46202-2602

Additional information

  • Cross street
    New Jersey Street
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Indy
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Farm-to-table, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available on New Jersey Street all day. Parking on either side of 16th Street is available Monday through Friday after 6pm and Saturday all day.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Tyler Shortt
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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