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Tinkers Seafood Restaurant


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#14 of 96 restaurants in West Hartford
  • Cuisines: Seafood
  • Address: 574 New Park Ave, West Hartford, CT 06110-1317
  • Phone:  (860) 231-9545
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5 of 5 stars
jerinct 1 contribution
Connecticut
Feb 26, 2009

I am shocked at the bad reviews of Tinkers. My grandfather lives about 10 minutes away and when I go to visit him he always wants to go to Tinkers and I am happy to oblige. The portions are huge and the food is always fresh and delicious. Not to mention that the prices are very reasonable for seafood these... more

Yuck.
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1 of 5 stars
Pisco08 37 contributions
New Haven, Connecticut
Nov 5, 2008

Perhaps I've set the bar high. You see, I grew up in Maine. I live for fresh seafood. I gave this place a shot and I got what I should've expected for a place located in central CT. All of the fried seafood tasted the same. I like the idea, but a similar place on the water in Maine is... more

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5 of 5 stars
Pleasuretraveler 24 contributions
Hartford, CT
Sep 21, 2008

After having been to Tinkers years ago at its former locations, we decided we would give the restaurant a try. We are glad we did. The fish and chips were delicious. Fresh and very plentiful! Only $6.95. Several pieces of fish, and nice thick fries. My friend had a fried shrimp dish she also raved about....We both agreed it is... more

Awesome
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5 of 5 stars
nirvanaacademy 1 contribution
wethersfield
Mar 14, 2008

We love Tinker's, the food is excellent, the staff is always friendly and very accomadating, if you want tablecloths and silverware then go elsewhere and spend twice as much and the food won't beat Tinker's. The fish market is clean and the staff is just as nice as on the restaurant side. You won't be disappointed! Kathy Colello more

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4 of 5 stars
W1RFI 1 contribution
Newington, CT
Apr 26, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

I eat at Tinkers all the time, and I don't understand the negative reviews here at all. The place is not intended to be a 4-star restaurant -- it's atmosphere is much like the seafood place you might find nestled in a corner of the beach. Their fried seafood is cut above the usual beach fare, though, and their chowders... more

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1 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
West Hartford Connecticut, USA
Apr 1, 2006
1/4 found this review helpful

I took my parents out to have a lobster dinner at Tinkers: the cashier overcharged us; the lobsters were very small; the tables were dirty; the baked potatoes were so overcooked that they were inedible; we had to ask three times for butter and lemon. We will never go back to this resturant. more

Terrible
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2 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Ct
Oct 22, 2005
1/5 found this review helpful

My parents and i went there tonight 10/22/05 my folkes ordered broiled Scrod and they said it was very watery And i had the Shrimp Scampi over pasta that was ok To bad they dont use real forks and knifes. Cause i could nt eat any thing so i had to bring it home .We will never go back there... more

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Tinkers Seafood Restaurant Address

574 New Park Ave, West Hartford, CT 06110-1317
Tel: (860) 231-9545
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.