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Tinker Street, Indianapolis, IN

Tinker Street

4.8
4.8
179 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
402 E 16th St, Indianapolis, IN 46202-2602

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
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 179 people are saying

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

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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

179 Reviews
  1. Jaref

    Indiana26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  2. Chris

    Greater Boston1 review

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  3. Woody

    Indiana1 review

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. james VIP

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great drinks and food, the staff is excellent. Highly recommend.

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  7. PBJMA VIP

    Orange County8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 20, 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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  8. Lyle VIP

    Indiana29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 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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  9. BRITT

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 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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  10. CarmelinaP

    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 18, 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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Tinker Street is rated 4.8 stars by 179 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 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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