4-Star Review for Tinker Street
Tinker Street nails it with exceptional service and solid food in a cozy, intimate setting. The restaurant is definitely on the smaller side—think charming, not cramped (unless you’re claustrophobic, then… maybe charming and cramped).
The food? Good. Not “write home to grandma” good, but definitely “text your foodie friend” good. Creative flavors, nice presentation, and portions that won’t leave you hangry.
Now, let’s talk about the unsung hero of the night: the Water Guy. I don’t know his name, but this man treats hydration like a calling. I swear I never saw the bottom of my glass. He refilled it like he was defusing a bomb—calm, precise, and absolutely not here for your thirst. Give that man a raise. Or a cape.
Only odd thing? The bathrooms are just a few steps from the kitchen. Not a huge deal, but it’s a little weird when your path to the restroom feels like you might accidentally be mistaken for a sous-chef.
Overall, a great experience. Come for the food, stay for the water.
Amanda
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April 27, 2025
Such a great and unique menu and restaurant. Everything our group had was absolutely phenomenal and truly so much depth to the taste of the food. PLEASE do yourself a favor and make sure you get the ricotta doughnuts for dessert! To die for !!!
Richard Nussle
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March 10, 2025
Great restaurant close to downtown. The service is great and the servers are knowledgeable about the menu and wine. They always have a vegan and gluten free entree.
When you first sit down you get a small glass of champagne which is a nice touch.
On our last visit we got the smoked carrots and they were shockingly good. The carrot soup was excellent and then for entrees I got long trumpet mushrooms and my wife got the Sacchetoni en Brodo. She said hers was good.
The peanut parfait is amazing and a must get to finish the meal.
It is on the pricier side but it is with it in my opinion.
Fernando
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January 18, 2025
Really cute high-end restaurant in downtown Indianapolis. The food has a modern touch. Personally, the fried korean mushrooms are a must. They are meaty and really flavorful, and the radish is delicious. Oysters are good, but in my opinion too pricey (half a dozen for $25 if I remember correctly). For the main dishes: the stuffed quail was really tasty, but I would have appreciated if the quail was totally deboned, or if a slightly bigger quail was used. The sacchetoni in brodo was really flavorful and melted in your mouth. The broth was deep and intense.
The scallops were perfectly cooked and tender, as well as the pork belly.
The server, Nick, did an outstanding job. He was really accommodating for a peanut allergy at our table. He was funny and really personable and his recommendations were on point.
Bonus points if the bread was free. Overall 10/10 and we will come back if we are in the area. Great work to everyone who works there!
Evynn Barnard
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March 09, 2025
10/10 food and service - jen was the best server & happy as a clam to tell us how amazing the food is. she was right omg, everything was to die for. loved every minute of it, will definitely be back!! alert the people and tell them about the goooood food !!
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4-Star Review for Tinker Street Tinker Street nails it with exceptional service and solid food in a cozy, intimate setting. The restaurant is definitely on the smaller side—think charming, not cramped (unless you’re claustrophobic, then… maybe charming and cramped). The food? Good. Not “write home to grandma” good, but definitely “text your foodie friend” good. Creative flavors, nice presentation, and portions that won’t leave you hangry. Now, let’s talk about the unsung hero of the night: the Water Guy. I don’t know his name, but this man treats hydration like a calling. I swear I never saw the bottom of my glass. He refilled it like he was defusing a bomb—calm, precise, and absolutely not here for your thirst. Give that man a raise. Or a cape. Only odd thing? The bathrooms are just a few steps from the kitchen. Not a huge deal, but it’s a little weird when your path to the restroom feels like you might accidentally be mistaken for a sous-chef. Overall, a great experience. Come for the food, stay for the water.
Such a great and unique menu and restaurant. Everything our group had was absolutely phenomenal and truly so much depth to the taste of the food. PLEASE do yourself a favor and make sure you get the ricotta doughnuts for dessert! To die for !!!
Great restaurant close to downtown. The service is great and the servers are knowledgeable about the menu and wine. They always have a vegan and gluten free entree. When you first sit down you get a small glass of champagne which is a nice touch. On our last visit we got the smoked carrots and they were shockingly good. The carrot soup was excellent and then for entrees I got long trumpet mushrooms and my wife got the Sacchetoni en Brodo. She said hers was good. The peanut parfait is amazing and a must get to finish the meal. It is on the pricier side but it is with it in my opinion.
Really cute high-end restaurant in downtown Indianapolis. The food has a modern touch. Personally, the fried korean mushrooms are a must. They are meaty and really flavorful, and the radish is delicious. Oysters are good, but in my opinion too pricey (half a dozen for $25 if I remember correctly). For the main dishes: the stuffed quail was really tasty, but I would have appreciated if the quail was totally deboned, or if a slightly bigger quail was used. The sacchetoni in brodo was really flavorful and melted in your mouth. The broth was deep and intense. The scallops were perfectly cooked and tender, as well as the pork belly. The server, Nick, did an outstanding job. He was really accommodating for a peanut allergy at our table. He was funny and really personable and his recommendations were on point. Bonus points if the bread was free. Overall 10/10 and we will come back if we are in the area. Great work to everyone who works there!
10/10 food and service - jen was the best server & happy as a clam to tell us how amazing the food is. she was right omg, everything was to die for. loved every minute of it, will definitely be back!! alert the people and tell them about the goooood food !!