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Tinker Street, Indianapolis, IN

Tinker Street

4.8
4.8
173 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today
  • Innovative
  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Farm-to-table, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (317) 925-5000
  • Website
    http://www.tinkerstreetrestaurant.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Braedon Kellner
  • Location
    402 E 16th St, Indianapolis, IN 46202-2602
  • Area
    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, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

Half Bottles (375ml)

  • NV Poquito Moscato, Muscat SP

    • BtlUS$20.00

  • NV Laurent-Perrier Brut Champagne, Chardonnay FR

    • BtlUS$49.00

  • 2015 Louis Jadot Pouilly-Fuisse, Chardonnay FR

    • BtlUS$32.00

  • 2015 Domaine Drouhin Willamette Valley, Pinot Noir OR

    • BtlUS$46.00

  • 2014 Duckhorn Napa Valley, Merlot CA

    • BtlUS$57.00

Sparkling (750ml)

  • NV Drappier Carte d'Or Champagne Brut, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay FR

    • BtlUS$85.00

  • NV Gruet Brut Rose, Pinot Noir NM

    • BtlUS$49.00

  • NV Camille Braun Cremant d'Alsace Rose, Pinot Noir FR

    • GlsUS$16.00
    • BtlUS$61.00

  • NV Freixenet Cava Brut, Chardonnay SP

    • GlsUS$8.00
    • BtlUS$30.00

White (750ml)

  • 2016 Count Károlyi Grüner Veltliner HU

    • GlsUS$8.00
    • BtlUS$30.00

  • 2016 Emile Beyer "Tradition" Alsace, Pinot Blanc FR

    • BtlUS$46.00

  • 2012 Zind Humbrecht Alsace "Zind" Chardonnay, Pinot Auxerrois FR

    • BtlUS$55.00

  • 2015 Mayard Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc Grenache Blanc, Viognier FR

    • BtlUS$79.00

  • 2015 Cave de Buxy Bourgogne Blanc, Chardonnay FR

    • BtlUS$42.00

  • 2011 Guy Amiot et Fils Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru, Chardonnay FR

    • BtlUS$149.00

  • 2016 Jakob Schneider Niederhauser Kertz Feinherb, Riesling GE

    • BtlUS$48.00

  • 2015 Big Table Farm Willamette Valley, Chardonnay OR

    • BtlUS$84.00

  • 2015 Black Stallion Napa Valley, Chardonnay CA

    • GlsUS$12.00
    • BtlUS$42.00

  • 2016 Rombauer Vineyards Carneros, Chardonnay CA

    • BtlUS$79.00

  • 2015 Neyers Carneros, Chardonnay CA

    • BtlUS$75.00

  • 2016 Ferrari-Carano Sonoma Fumé Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc CA

    • BtlUS$41.00

  • 2016 Trivento "White Orchid" Torrontes, AR

    • GlsUS$8.00
    • BtlUS$30.00

  • 2015 Boomtown Columbia Valley, Pinot Gris WA

    • BtlUS$42.00

  • 2015 Peter Yealand's Marlborough, Sauvignon Blanc NZ

    • GlsUS$11.00
    • BtlUS$41.00

  • 2016 Nosis, Verdejo SP

    • GlsUS$9.00
    • BtlUS$38.00

  • 2016 Bodega Garzón, Albarino UY

    • BtlUS$39.00

Rose (750ml)

  • 2016 Chateau St. Marguerite "Symphony" Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah FR

    • BtlUS$41.00

  • 2016 Varvaglione Rosato del Salento, Negroamaro IT

    • BtlUS$39.00

  • 2015 Mulderbosch Rose, Cabernet Sauvignon SA

    • GlsUS$9.00
    • BtlUS$32.00

Red (750ml)

  • 2015 Clos la Coutale Cahors, Malbec FR

    • GlsUS$11.00
    • BtlUS$40.00

  • 2009 Chateau d'Arsac Margaux, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot FR

    • BtlUS$95.00

  • 2006 Chateau Lagrange Saint-Julien, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot FR

    • BtlUS$190.00

  • 2014 L de Laffitte Laujac Medoc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot FR

    • BtlUS$55.00

  • 2005 Chateau Simard Saint-Emilion, Merlot FR

    • BtlUS$89.00

  • 2013 Maison Roche Bellene Coteaux Bourguignons, Garmay, Pinot Noir FR

    • BtlUS$44.00

  • 2012 Jacques Girardin Tete de Cuvee Pommard, Pinot Noir FR

    • BtlUS$97.00

  • 2015 Mason Joseph Drouhin Chorey Les Beaune, Pinot Noir FR

    • BtlUS$72.00

  • 2012 Dom. Meix Foulout Monopole Mercurey 1er Cru, Pinot Noir FR

    • BtlUS$120.00

  • 2005 Citation Willamette Valley, Pinot Noir OR

    • BtlUS$150.00

  • 2014 Cherry Hill Willamette Valley, Pinot Noir OR

    • GlsUS$16.00
    • BtlUS$62.00

  • 2015 B.R. Cohn Silver Label North Coast, Cabernet Sauvignon CA

    • BtlUS$60.00

  • 2014 Spottswoode Estate Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon CA

    • BtlUS$250.00

  • 2014 Clos du Val Estate Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon CA

    • BtlUS$87.00

  • 2015 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars "Artemis" Cabernet Sauvignon CA

    • BtlUS$95.00

  • 2015 Girard Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon CA

    • GlsUS$14.00
    • BtlUS$52.00

  • 2010 Lokoya Mt. Veeder, Cabernet Sauvignon CA

    • BtlUS$300.00

  • 2014 Charles Krug "Purple Heart" Napa Red, Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon CA

    • BtlUS$45.00

  • 2013 Freemark Abbey Napa Valley, Merlot CA

    • BtlUS$69.00

  • 2013 Emmolo Napa Valley, Merlot CA

    • BtlUS$98.00

  • 2012 Selene Frediani Vineyard Napa, Merlot CA

    • BtlUS$100.00

  • 2015 Marietta "Roman" Estate Red, Zinfandel, Barbera, Petite Sirah CA

    • BtlUS$51.00

  • 2015 Populis Wabi- Sabi Red Blend, Syrah, Carignan, Zinfandel CA

    • BtlUS$49.00

  • 2013 Folie a Deux Dry Creek Valley, Zinfandel CA

    • GlsUS$11.00
    • BtlUS$40.00

  • 2016 Orin Swift "Abstract" Grenache, Syrah, Petite Sirah CA

    • BtlUS$73.00

  • 2013 Dylan's Ghost, Syrah, Petit Sirah CA

    • BtlUS$130.00

  • 2013 Tikves Vranec, Vranec MK

    • GlsUS$8.00
    • BtlUS$30.00

  • 2014 Trivento Mendoza Amado Sur, Malbec AR

    • BtlUS$38.00

  • 2016 Bodegas Bhilar Lagrimas de Graciano, Graciano SP

    • BtlUS$30.00

  • 2008 Alejandro Fernandez Dehesa la Granja, Tempranillo SP

    • BtlUS$60.00

  • 2016 Tedeschi "Lucchine" Valpolicella Classico DOC Rondinella IT

    • BtlUS$37.00

  • 2013 Luigi Giordano Barbaresco, Nebbiolo IT

    • BtlUS$70.00

Magnum (1500ml)

  • 2014 Mauritson Rockpile Ridge Vineyard Zinfandel CA (1.5 Liter)

    • BtlUS$160.00

  • 2014 Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon CA (1.5 Liter)

    • BtlUS$155.00

  • 2013 Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf du Pape FR (1.5 Liter)

    • BtlUS$195.00

Last updated: 2 February 2022

What 173 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on all time ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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173 Reviews

  1. PBJMA VIP

    Orange County8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 July 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect wine list and amazing for with lots of depth to their menu selections.

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  2. Lyle VIP

    Indiana29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 June 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Old owners, new owners, same great variety in its menu, a hidden gem on the Indianapolis restaurant scene.

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  3. BRITT

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 22 June 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service was amazing. Everything we tried was perfect.

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  4. CarmelinaP

    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 18 June 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was my second visit and the pork belly definitely on point. Could use some bread or something on the table, some dishes are very rich and could use bread. Servers very knowledgeable and friendly. A lot of new construction in the area not a great view right now but maybe in the future. Portions could be bigger for the prices. Overall great little place.

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  5. ANGELAG

    Indiana30 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 14 June 2019

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    So Tinker was a favorite of ours since they had first opened. Using clean foods, private farms and lovely selection of wines too, the complex yet tasty menu and welcoming venue was fun! However this experience didn’t start out well. This reservation was for a progressive birthday dinner for our very close friends and a party of 6....Side note, my husband and I did have dinner two weeks before our reservation to be sure the table we asked for was on our reservation. The road is loud and I didn’t want to be next to the sidewalk. So ...We arrived 10 minutes early, we drive an hour from Lafayette...They seated us opposite of where I had reserved, seating the 6 of us next to the road and sidewalk. That was upsetting. The overhead fan was on full speed, our hair and menus were blowing away. I had asked the Maître d’ when being seated to turn it off . She said she would but I waited meanwhile the guest of honor had to put her jacket on. Then I asked our server to turn it off, she said she would wait for the Maître d’ to do it, still didn’t happen. Then after the third time I was done and upset. My husband had to go to the hostess to ask a 4th time. Finally it’s off. My fear also was rain, sitting next to the outer part of the patio I was not good with it raining And it rained of course and became colder and windy. Food was good, but comfort is always key in a long dinner, introducing my friends to Tinker was a let down. Didn’t feel valued at all, especially after my husband and I made sure we came earlier for dinner to arrange our next outing and it was still a disappointing. We spend $$$ on these dinners, I didn’t feel like we had in the past times there. Staff wasn’t attentive, not like it had been before they reopened.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 9 June 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was amazing!!!

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  7. SandraP

    Indiana9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 7 June 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Unique, tiny restaurant nestled in a cool downtown neighborhood. Love the vibe. The food is always delicious and surprising.

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  8. HowardK VIP

    Las Vegas58 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 June 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was good , the drinks were good, The wait staff were good. In the middle of our service our waitress informed us we were getting a different waiter. Great place.

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  9. Datenightfoodlovers VIP

    Indiana21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 June 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This may be my new favorite restaurant. The flavors and creativity of food were incredible! The menu is fabulous, wine pairings were perfect, the staff was wonderfully helpful and accommodating. It was a fantastic dining and date experience!!

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  10. JamesW

    Indiana7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 1 June 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    really liked the location/ambience. all the food was great but in my opinion the Korean chicken and waffles was the star. had two great cocktails. one made with wine and gin (can't remember name) and the other was a really good martini. Chef came around to tables which was nice.

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Tinker Street is rated 4.8 stars by 173 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today
Google Map for Tinker Street

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

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    New Jersey Street
  • Area
    Downtown Indy
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 17:00–22:00
  • 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
    Braedon Kellner
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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