Tinker Street

Top choice in Indianapolis


Fork into seasonal dishes such as Indiana mushroom stroganoff with pappardelle, sherry, crème fraîche and parsley pistou or an incredible pork belly with housemade kimchi and sorghum-tamari glaze. Vegetarian and gluten-free options are plentiful. The industrial-meets-rustic-wood decor is just right for romantics, while the year-round patio is more casual. Tinker Street is located in leafy Old Northside just north of downtown.


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