This was such a great restaurant to go to in Indy, especially as a first timer in the city. I sat at the bar with a colleague of mine where we chatted with some of the bartenders. The hospitality was great, and their drink and food recommendations were equally wonderful. One thing to note is the portions on the appetizers are fairly large, so keep that in mind when ordering. To start, we ordered the Korean Fried Mushrooms with baechu kimchi, gochujang honey, daikon radish, furikake, and scallions. These were great but unfortunately had to save room for the other items and could not finish. Then got the Center Cut Ribeye which came with cajun spiced spaetzle, summer squash, remoulade sauce, pink peppercorn ricotta, scallions, sweetie drops, and chimichurri. The steak was cooked to a rare/medium rare consistency that was delicious and we loved the tiny peppers. We paired it with a nice red wine the bartender recommended and it was a lovely experience. Lastly we ended the night with the strawberry dacquoise and espresso. The dessert came with strawberry mousse, pistachio cake, strawberry glaze, white chocolate bark with pistachio & pink peppercorn, and frosted mint. It was a refreshing summertime dessert perfect to end the day. I definitely recommend the steak dish and heard the airline chicken and Chilean sea bass were good too. Would love to come back and try a cocktail and a different dish while sitting on the patio! Second Time: Got the tamarind disco cocktail that comes with a lollipop - amazing, would order again!We tried the fried chicken and caviar, pork chop, and honey cake! All three were delicious - the fried chicken and mushrooms are tied for appetizers, bowers we still think the steak is better than the pork chop. The honey cake was amazing and it paired perfectly with the decalf espresso martini (or a black coffee perhaps). Looking forward to round 3 during my next work trip! read more

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Friendly staff. Great ambiance and low key, approachable decor. Unassuming. Low volume music sets the right mood without it being distracting. It's a very small kitchen where all the action happens, which is very impressive for a restaurant their size. Very knowledgeable staff and servers described all the ingredients and notes of flavor to look for in the dishes very well. Most ingredients were locally sourced and staff highlighted the importance of souring fresh local ingredients with every dish. Everyone form the hostess to the bartender and bus boy were friendly and welcoming. definitely 5* for service. The menu is a mix of several cuisines from Korean to Italian and even some French with a twist. The menu has great vegetarian options. Unfortunately the chef's tasting menu wasn't available as my reservation was made same day, but I decided to go with the two specials of the day. Dinner kicked off with a shot of Champaign on the house They like welcoming their guests that way. Water kept being refilled immediately. The staff again was very attentive. As an appetizer I went with the Scallops crudo with house made berry vinegar. The crudo was a healthy serving of scallops. Crispy raw carrots and radish provide some texture, while greens including endive provided some bitterness. This dish was a bit heavy on pepper and bitterness from the endives and could use some acidity to balance it out. Scallops were not as sweet as I was expecting. A bit more of the homemade raspberry vinagrette would have been perfect. The dark blue ring caused by the marination process would have shown more on a different color serving plate instead of a black bowl. For the main course I ordered the Beet linguini with sea bass. Interesting take on linguini Pickled rhubarb, rainbow radishes, fresh dill and a 'beet marinara' sauce reminded me of borscht. Unfortunately the linguini was overcooked and soaked up a lot of the butter and sauce. The pickled rhubarb provided a break from the heaviness of the dish but overall the dish lacked brightness. Sea bass was perfectly cooked. Seared and crusted with salt and pepper on one side, simple. Well executed but nothing special. For dessert I went with the Strawberry dacquoise which was delicious. The white chocolate bark with pink peppercorn stole the show. It should be layered inside the dessert! I wanted more of it. This dessert was not overly sweet. it was a great mix of pistachios and strawberry and fluffy cake. Gelee was a bit too dense but otherwise fantastic end to a good meal. read more

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Anniversary dinner @tinkerstreetindy tonight! I've been wanting to go here forever and we finally made it happen! Started with the cauliflower steak- curry with saffron rice with potatoes and a pomegranate molasses along with the brightness of cilantro and mint. This is listed as a large plate, but we chose it as our starter. Hubs had the pork belly and by how quickly it disappeared, he definitely enjoyed it! I was torn on what to choose, but ended up with the shrimp étouffée and so glad I did! The sauce was divine and the apple chutney added a surprisingly wonderful addition. Dessert? Of course! Banana pudding for the hubs and I had the apple cider whoopie pie. This thing was giant! I tasted the banana pudding and it was good. I might have stolen some whip cream to taste with the whoopie pie and honestly- five five stars. read more

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still in love with Tinker Street! Their new items are absolutely divine! Highly recommend read more

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Came here for a birthday dinner with family and we had a blast! We were welcome with a complimentary bubbly drink. All the food options were fantastic. My favorite was the scallops! Service was great and our server was very knowledgeable on the menu and gave great recommendations. I love that every dish is carefully curated and made fresh, with local ingredients. I enjoyed all the dishes I could try that night :) would definitely recommend for a romantic dinner, business dinner, pr special night out. read more

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Cute little restaurant in the Herron Morton neighborhood off of 16th Street just north of downtown Indy. An older shack turned into a restaurant which has a very nice ambiance. The wait staff was outstanding. The presentation of the food was excellent and they have an extensive wine and drink menu. The food menu is rotated seasonally. A full dinner with appetizers entrees dessert and a bottle of wine for 2 was reasonable at $200. The food was good but not exceptional in any way but I would try it again. Overall very good but not excellent. read more

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This visit was long over due! Crazy to say my first visit was in 2026, but better late than never. First things first, the service here is amazing!! And ambience? 10/10. Once you're seated, your server greets you with a mini pour of prosecco. How fun? I love that. We opted for the chicken skewers to begin with which was the perfect start. The chicken was super flavorful and definitely a crowd favorite. For my entree I ordered the pork belly which came served on top of mashed sweet potatoes and collard greens. I was happy with the dish overall, but it did not wow me like I was expecting. I also tried my fiancés center cut ribeye, which was just ok in my opinion. I'm curious to see how the dishes evolve with the seasons, so I will surely be back! read more

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Saw many reviews and had to try it out for ourselves. Staff was friendly and attentive. Loved the tinker toast, very cute and fun way to start the evening/ dinner. We heard that the Korean fried mushrooms were a must so we ordered that and the miso glazed oysters for appetizers. The mushrooms were delicious and so was the gochujang honey. We split the miso oyster and mussels/ chorizo pasta... both were just ok. Lastly, the ricotta donuts for dessert... easily our favorite thing of the night. I do want to go back and try the chicken and caviar appetizer as well as the pork belly entrée! read more

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What a terrific, tiny gem of a restaurant! A little shack that's been upscaled into fantastic, adults-only fine dining -- I learned that it's 21+because they start every meal with complimentary bubbly. I was charmed. The service was absolutely top-notch -- our water glasses were never empty, and our servers were happy to discuss the menu at length, answering all of our questions. Our servers were friendly and sociable, making the meal even cozier. They had a huge wine list -- alas, I can no longer drink wine; they had a small but elegant specialty cocktail list, and, to my delight, they had a list of delicious non-alcoholic "mocktails" (which one could choose to add spirits to, if desired). I had the "Primrose", with guava juice, lime, sparkling water and rose water -- it was superb! Refreshing, light, slightly tart... exactly what I wanted. They feature a different soup every night -- always vegan. (I'm trying to switch to a plant-based diet.) The soup was a punch in the tastebuds: jerk-spiced apple and pear bisque. It tasted roasty, spicy (but not too spicy), sweet and tart... like the end of winter, and the beginning of spring. I'm now going to spend countless hours in my kitchen trying to recreate it. My entree was a curried cauliflower steak, with tiny potatoes, delicious crispy pickled chickpeas, and a delicate saffron rice that I could *really* taste the saffron in. Nutty, richly savory, and deeply satisfying, I did not envy His Goatness's pork belly, nor my dad-in-law's shrimp etouffee. I did have a bite of His Goatness's peanut parfait, which, while vegan, tasted like a Reese peanut butter cup (but perfectly sweetened, instead of over-sweet). The merengue on the top was delicately toasted with a torch. I also had some of dad's sorbet, which was amazing -- like fresh fruit! Last night's sorbet was kiwi and guava, which is making my mouth water just thinking about it. I left stuffed, but feeling good, and truly satisfied. I'll come back for special occasions! read more

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We went in on Valentine's Day for an early dinner around 5:30. I've only been once before years ago, so was looking forward to trying then again. We were greeted promptly and immediately seated, and served a complimentary glass of champagne which we loved! We were given both the standard menu and the Valentine's special. It was a bit disappointing that they didn't make a vegetarian/vegan special option. We started with the brussels sprouts (unpictured because I was too busy eating to take one lol) and they were delicious and crispy. They were a bit dry, though, and could use a bit more of the lemon thyme vinaigrette. It felt odd that they were served with bread without really having much sauce to dip it in? The bread was still yummy, though. I ordered the curried cauliflower steak which was disappointing. The flavors sound like they should work together but it was too aromatic-forward and didn't balance well. There was too much saffron in the rice and too much ginger and/or lemongrass in the curry. As someone who typically loves yellow curry, this missed the mark. My partner ordered the lobster ravioli special. Very cute because the pasta was heart-shaped and was pink. He thought it was delicious but the portion was very small. Loved the cute little peruvian peppers garnish! I ordered the peanut parfait to go.... and the waitress kept badgering my partner that it wasn't Valentine's unless he got a dessert, so he obliged and ordered one, too. We didn't enjoy it at all, and I usually love any peanut butter dessert. A very mediocre experience but we're interested enough in the rest of the menu to come back. read more

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Beautiful women being thoughtful towards you hits like crack in the 80s. Two days removed from Thanksgiving, my belly sought reprieve at Tinker Street. Able to watch snow fall and traffic mumble along, life was good. Crispy starters, cheeky small pour, and souping up whatever creamy pasta sauce only add up here. To the chagrin of the masses, something was amiss! Beneath all the kind staff and cozy vibes lay an unforgivable catch. In order to fill up one must empty their wallet. Serving sizes that the naked Samoan eye could miss. Unless somebody's uncle is fitting the bill, Tinker can miss me with that return visit. read more

Tinker Street - Wine Bars Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

GREAT RESTAURANT IN THE OLD NORTHSIDE, INDIANAPOLIS ================================================ My daughter-in-law made reservations for dinner for our group of four on Friday, August 8, 2025. She and my son wanted to go there for quite a long time. We drove to their place and walked to Tinker Street on 16th from their home. We all shared the Peaches, Beets, and Burrata to start and we all loved that. My husband ordered the Kansas City Strip and he liked that. My son ordered the Carnitas Ragu and he liked that. My daughter-in-law ordered the Black Cod. I think she liked my Shrimp Curry dish more and I was happy to share. My plate wasn't on the menu as it was a special. I really loved the lemon bar for dessert. I think we ordered one other dessert, but I cannot remember what it was. The service was perfect from the beginning to the end. I'd go back if staying in Indy again. read more

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For an elevated food experience, look just on the outskirts of downtown among historic homes to find Tinker Street. Every meal starts with a tinker toast of bubbles. Most portions are small, so you can try multiple dishes. The menu does rotate pretty frequently. You can easily make a reservation online. Parking is free in this area. You'll probably get a street spot on New Jersey. A friend tipped me off that Tinker Street has great oysters. I love delicate raw oysters with mignonette. Their cucumber shallot mignonette is insane! I've always had exceptional, professional, and caring service. Tinker Street serves only dinner. For two people, expect to spend $150-200 depending on your appetite. read more

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Service was excellent! We felt welcome the moment we walked in here. Bit of a small restaurant but we were seated in a booth by the window and it was perfect. I loved our server greeted us immediately and put a drink order in for us even though we were waiting on another couple to join us. All the food was fantastic, from presentation, to taste. I felt well nourished after my meal here. read more

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10.7.25 Went for our Anniversary. Had always wanted to get here, so was glad to finally do it. We were fortunate to grab a parking sport in the little lot; otherwise, I think you can park in the street (New Jersey, not 16th). The restaurant itself it mostly a covered patio that has the vibe of being "exterior" although it isn't. Inside is a bar area and a little bit more seating, and mostly the kitchen. The vibe is very casual (a bit noisy with the cement floors) although the food (and prices) is more upscale. Service throughout the night was top notch. We had a "main" server, but it seems that perhaps the staff tag teams different duties, because things like order taking, clearing plates, bringing food was flawless. My husband was offered a new cloth napkin before he had even realized he dropped his on the floor. We chatted with staff about their favorite items and ordered some accordingly. We were greeted at our table with their amuse bouche, which is actually a shot of prosecco. For app, we had the Korean fried mushrooms, which were amazing. I ordered the scallops and asked them to pair a wine for me - that was a Bordeaux blanc (excellent pairing). Hubs had their "ginger snap" - akin to an old fashioned, but even better. For entrée, he had the 'Ndjua Tortelli. Our dessert was the pumpkin crème brulee, and two Americanos. Our server also brought us their homemade lemoncello. I'm usually not a fan, but this was quite refreshing. All the food was delicious. Total including a 25% gratuity brought us in right at an even $200. #yum #ReviewsByRL read more

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Good food but I think it's a bit overpriced for what you are getting. The ambiance is charming but after 2 visits you realize the chairs are not very comfortable and the footprint is a bit too cozy. The food is good but its not great while you're paying a pretty steep bill for small portions. read more

Great service and friendly staff. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is that the steak was ordered medium but came out rare. The steak comes cut into large pieces stacked on a rustic potato cake. So the kitchen could certainly tell how it was cooked but still served it rare. I did not send it back so that is my fault. I thought I'd manage but as I got into it, some of the pieces grossed me out a little bit. This dish is spicy, as warned by the server. I did like the spice and flavor. The Korean mushrooms were interesting. I didn't care for the texture but it was very flavorful and the kimchi it was sitting on was delicious. Overall, everyone at the table had a good experience and enjoyed their meals. I will try something else next time. Oh... the bread service was very sparse on the bread (just a few small baguette slices for a table of 6) and you had to pay for it as well, but that farm fresh herb butter with surprise orange peel in it was the bomb!! read more

I love the seasonal menu and I look forward to the rotating menu items. This is a great place to come with friend. I really enjoyed the duck, it was delicious! They also had great mocktails. I tried the "Running through the fiends" cocktail and it was not for me. Waiter was so friendly, I appreciated his recommendations. Carnitas Ragu was not for me, but it was fun to try. Normally everything is so good but this summer menu was 50/50. read more

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Five stars! I have been saving Tinker Street for a while because I've heard excellent things. I'm really not that adventurous of an eater, so when I checked out the menu I was thinking...ok not for me. I don't even have to make this long - get here. GET.HERE. The mushrooms??? My goodness. The banana pudding? Divine! We tried and shared the majority of the menu and it was absolutely delectable. It's such a small and intimate space. Staff are extremely friendly and helpful. BIG shout out to the general manager - Jourdan. He is amazing and really is running a tight ship. Do yourself a favor and try this place. The awards and accolades speak for themselves! read more

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Wonderful small restaurant with superb food and great service! Had an amazing dinner with a work party of 6. Chose this restaurant for location and it's vegan menu. It didn't disappoint. Korean mushrooms were fantastic! Sea bass, Rabbit and burger all got rave reviews and vegan diners loved the ravioli. Desserts were awesome too especially the donuts. Great place if you are a foodie! read more

Great place that is an Indy institution on the near-Northside / Fall Creek area. Close to downtown & perfect if you are going to or coming back from a night at the orchestra or a special evening. Great setting with smooth, efficient & private service. The food is eclectic but excellently prepared and the menu varies, but is seasonal and fresh. A little pricey but the quality & the experience is worth it! Highly recommend! read more

Loud, Slow and Tasty Come here for the food. Industrial vibe with close tables and loud patrons, I would recommend this for a fun night out but not a date or dinner with the parents. Casual dress and the place was extremely crowded on a Friday night. The food was very good with restrained portions. Soup was light and flavorful 5/5. Kale salad understated and also hit the spot, 5/5. Halibut had a foodies dream dainty salted crust and perfect cook with balanced green earth vegetable sauce, 5/5. Shrimp was a spicy tikka masala, everything worked together although slightly heavy and overcooked still gets 5/5. We ate the whole plate of donuts which were rich and addicting, paired well with the coffee ice cream but melted by the time we were served, 5/5. Lemon bar less memorable 4/5. Our water glasses were always full but beware both the entrees and dessert took a long time to arrive so I would not come here without good company. read more

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The food was outstanding! The service was very good overall. The vibe of the place was very chill. Smaller place but setup nicely. I would definitely recommend this place for an everyday type meal and also for a nice night out. They are a 21+ only restaurant and are only open for dinner I believe. They didn't have a specific dress code listed on their website that I could find however, on OpenTable, it stated smart casual. There is free onsite parking but it is limited. I did take a sip of the welcome toast bubbly they provided but I am a nondrinker, so I gave the rest to my husband. I appreciated they had vegan options for appetizer, entree and dessert. I had a celery soup. It was good even for me being a non celery lover. I also ate the carrots. They were so delicious. Even my husband who isn't usually a Baba Ganoush fan enjoyed them. My husband had a salad and chicken skewers for his starters. I had a non alcoholic spicy margarita. Definitely top 5 I've tried. Then I had a NA beer, tasted just like an IPA. Husband had an old fashioned. No complaints. I had a cauliflower steak which I asked for "well done" to have a little extra char. My husband got the duck confit. We both thoroughly enjoyed our dishes. For dessert I got the peanut parfait which was so rich and hit the spot, husband got a chai tea cake which was right up his alley. Very citrus-y. We finished the meal off with espressos. Mine with oat milk. The coffee also came with biscotti which was a nice touch and was yummy too. We will definitely be back. read more

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We celebrated a combined Mothers Day and Father's Day one evening. The entrees were the best we've ever had. I had the scallops and they were perfectly cooked with a sauce that complemented the scallops. Service was excellent read more

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This restaurant is the cutest restaurant in town. I say that not only because of the atmosphere, but also because of the hospitality in the introduction immediately when they serve you a champagne in a shot glass. I have never ever had a bad meal here and we have been over 30x's. My recommendation is to sit at the bar and see what drinks they are making. The bartenders are simply the best. Addition to being an amazing restaurant the people here respect each other and protect each other. What else could you want? Hot tip if you like burgers, they have a new burger every Thursday. Save room for the ricotta donuts!!!! read more

Always a great experience. Phenomenal service. Great wine selection. Menu changes seasonally so there's always something new.

The first warm weather of the year brought out people in droves. We came for a later seating with friends around 8:30 pm and were able to get the only available table outside on the patio. We were out exploring restaurants we had not been recently and/or discover new places, always a little risky. We had been to a couple of places already so we split an entree added sides and a separate salad. We ordered bolognese, with a scallops on the side and Fall Salad. Elizabeth, or server was excellent, she explained everything on the menu made suggestions and had great timing even with a full house. The scallops may have been the best scallops I have ever had, they were decent size and perfectly cooked! The Fall salad was delicious and although I am not a fan of bolognese, my plus one ordered, it was quite good. In conclusion, nothing like an almost Spring evening on the patio with a glass of wine and fine dining with those you love. @indydiner Almost forgot the Ricotta Donuts with espresso ice cream, let me say that "saving the best for last" could never be a more appropriate phrase! Light and delicious with the espresso ice cream complimenting the donuts perfectly. read more

Our first time trying Tinker Street did not disappoint! We ordered the gyoza to start and although the serving was small - they tasted amazing. I ordered the wagyu coulotte - it had an incredible sauce with strawberry, basil & rhubarb. My husband ordered the sacchetoni en brodo. It was so rich in flavor and literally melted in our mouth! Highly recommend ordering some bread to use to dip in the remaining sauce. For dessert we got the ricotta doughnuts. They were good, but I think some of the other dessert options would have been better. The wine was 10/10 and the welcome champagne is such a sweet offering. Staff was incredible and provided great service and recommendations! This is definitely a louder environment for dinner, so it's not your typical quiet high-end dining restaurant. Still a great date night spot! read more

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Very up and down. We've always loved cozy and cute Tinker and have had some of our favorite meals ever there. This time we had a couple fantastic dishes: kimchi fried mushrooms, soup, endive salad. And we had a couple absolute clunkers: cauliflower steak (was really just a steamed hunk of cauliflower, no charring), fall salad (felt like just a pile of things), prickly pear tortellini (yikes, none of us thought this made any sense, it was just not good). I am all for adventurous eating and sometimes that means something doesn't quite hit and that's ok. But the dishes that have missed lately have missed so badly we wonder if someone had actually tasted it first. Which is frustrating given the price point. The highs can be so high Tinker can absolutely feel like the best restaurant in town so we keep coming back, I just wish the lows could get weeded out! read more

We love Tinker Street! This was our first time here on a Thursday night for burger night and it did not disappoint. The welcome toast is always nice and the service was excellent as usual. The burger of the month was dill pickle themed and it was cooked to a perfect medium. Delicious! My girlfriend tried the roasted duck and it was also cooked perfectly and tasted great. read more

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Rare Miss for Yelp and Reddit. The crispy Korean mushrooms were bomb and got this an extra star. The peach and burrata was good. After the appetizers the meal went way down hill. The price was very expensive for small portions. Wife got the carnitas ragu and it was super one note. Carnitas was alright but one bite got you the whole dish. 0 complexity. Would be much better as a chilliques dish. The crab pasta was honestly gross. It tasted like too much lemon on bell peppers. There was nothing else to it. The pasta was cooked fine and seemed homemade but it wasn't good still. The duck breast was unremarkable and a bit gamey. Service was good and the ambiance was unremarkable for a $240 meal. read more

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We were in the area driving through and decided to give this place a try. Our waitress was on her 2nd day working here and she was phenomenal - I unfortunately can't remember her name. We ordered the Sea Bass and Pork Belly along with an Endive Salad. The sauces and seasoning are perfection. Beautiful presentation and lots of flavor. The pork belly was so so good along with veggies and mashed potatoes - A+++ - the sea bass was crusted perfectly and was cooked perfectly! The endive salad was a nice appetizer before the main course - lots of flavor and very tasty. We also had the banana pudding dessert and lemon cello. The price is definitely not cheap but if you want big American portions that taste OK go to Applebees. If you want a nice portion that is cooked to perfection with beautiful flavors then this is the place for you. It's also a fantastic romantic spot and they have an amazing wine list - we opted for a bottle of Malbec. Impeccable service, wonderful atmosphere and phenomenal food! read more

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Get here! Tinker Street is a quiet delight. Located just north of downtown Indy, it's perfectly positioned for a quiet night out. I love the indoor/outdoor seating options and the overall ambiance of the space. As we were seated, each diner was greeted with a complimentary glass of sparkling wine, and it really set the tone for the whole evening. I loved the variety on the menu, and was excited to see some vegetarian options offered. Our meal was delicious and the service was 10/10. I definitely recommend a visit. read more

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Great food, great drinks. Love that they greet us with champagne. Mains were delicious and patio was fantastic.

Romantic, elegant, cozy, and absolutely delicious. You can taste the love and passion from the kitchen that goes into each dish. Great drink selection as well. I recommend the Sirloin dish and the Mushroom Stroganoff for entree. You can add protein to any entree for an additional cost and enhance your dish. The service is top notch and they have a wine expert that is willing to answer any questions you may have about their extensive wine selection. Champagne toast for the table before dinner is always a nice touch. Highly recommend having reservations, for it is a small space perfect for dates and intimate meals with friends and loved ones. read more

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This was such a cute spot that would be great for a small group or date. They do a cute sort of "welcome" for newbies and do a "tinker toast"(shot of champagne but some of our party opted for ginger beer instead). Their drink menu, that included mocktail options looked nice. I chose watermelon smash mocktail[+gin] and it was perfect. We shared the Korean fried mushrooms appetizer and I would've been content with that as my meal, but I was hungry so...entree was next. There was a variety of dishes but none really sounded appealing. but I did eventually decide on the Black Cod(not to be confused with BlackENED cod like I did) and was underwhelmed by the lack of flavor. It was atop a sort of tomato bisque that also had minimal flavor. We did get to try Ricotta donuts and espresso ice cream as well as the blueberry ice cream and the warm donuts were delicious. I have heard they change menus so I'll be checking in for updates but if all else fails, drinks, fried mushrooms, and donuts for the win. read more

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I won a gift card at the Savor Indianapolis event and have been waiting for the right time to use it. This dining experience was incredible - the flavors of the food in these dishes took me on an emotional journey because of how good it all was. The flavors in these dishes were spectacular. I sipped on my friend's Banana Old Fashioned with 8th Day bourbon because he was kind enough to share - normally not an old fashioned gal but WOW, I could've finished that whole cocktail. Then the tough decision for what to eat came about and I went with the scallops. Almost brought tears to my eyes with how good it was. The scallops were tender, the risotto was creamy and filling with a nice bit of spice to it. A perfectly balanced dish that I will be thinking about for a long while. The chef really created a masterpiece with that one. For dinner I got the Banana Pudding. I used to live in Georgia and that was a staple so I had to try it here. It was thicker and more rich than I've had it elsewhere and I loved every bite. I wanted to lick the dish but I somehow restrained myself. Our waitress was wonderful as well and I enjoyed meeting the manager who was very friendly. The only downside is how close all of the tables are however it did add a communal spirit to this place. Definitely want to make this a once every few months treat myself spot! read more

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Great food, interesting menu. Service was attentive. Jen was very pleasant and knowledgeable. Small restaurant, recommend reservations. read more

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As soon as I spotted ramps on the menu, I knew I was in for a seasonal treat. They were featured prominently in a bright, balanced salad, and their deep garlicky flavor was added just slightly to the pork belly dish, not overpowering but giving the perfect touch of flavor. The cocktails were thoughtfully crafted, each one showcasing refined balance with nothing too sweet and nothing overpowering, just sophisticated layers of flavor. Every plate arrived beautifully composed, showing precise technique and a clear appreciation for quality ingredients. The staff were polished yet warm, ensuring a seamless dining experience, and the atmosphere was effortlessly chic. Dining here felt like stepping into a culinary hotspot you might expect in New York or California, stylish and full of knowledge with a true celebration of flavors. What an exceptional gem on Tinker Street. read more

I went to Tinker Street for my birthday dinner last week and it was all around a great experience! They greeted my husband and I with a champagne toast for the occasion and we put our drink orders in. I ordered one of the holiday drinks and it was great; basically a cranberry French 77! For dinner we split the brussel sprouts (so good), my husband got the steak, and me the jerk shrimp. Holy cow the jerk shrimp was amazing!! Such bold flavor and a unique dish all together. We got the peanut butter parfait and espresso for dessert and it was the perfect way to finish the meal. The service was so great! I wish I could remember our waitresses name because she was so unbelievably sweet and attentive. Really enjoyed my experience here and will be back! read more

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