The Dinner Bell — Restaurant in Town of Carroll

Stopped in tonight for dinner. I had the meatloaf and side of chili. Another in the party had a Reuben sandwich, and another had fish fry. The fish fry, I'm told was excellent. The sandwich, although tasty, fell apart rather quickly due to the saurkraut not being drained prior to placing on the sandwich, the moisture turned the bread soggy. The chili found to be bland and watery with very little flavor, it was pretty much hamburg and kidney beans in a cup. The meat loaf has ketchup mixed in and gives it a sweetness that does not pair well with the savory beef gravy mix it's topped with. It's also got a quite mushy texture and doesn't hold shape. This is likely because of over mixing the ketchup. Lastly, the mashed potatoes are clearly instant potatoes. Had I known, I'd had ordered a baked potato.

The atmosphere is a bit loud and cramped due to the small dining area. You almost rub elbows with patrons seated next to you and can hear each others conversations.

The staff...

A culinary jewel, The Dinner Bell in New York offers a great dining experience by fusing traditional American comfort food with a warm and inviting atmosphere. Because it provides a taste of home-cooked goodness in the bustling metropolis, this restaurant has gained a particular place in the hearts of both residents and tourists.

When you enter The Dinner Bell, you are greeted by a nostalgic ambiance that transports you to earlier eras. There is an immediate feeling of warmth and familiarity due to the warm and friendly atmosphere, which includes checkered tablecloths and vintage...

We found this place by accident and so glad we did. It was by far the best meal. I had a piping hot, HUGE piece of fish on my fish sandwich. Even the fries were hot. There's a Turkey sandwich with a weird name that my mom loved and was still talking about the next day. I snuck a bite of my daughter's blueberry pancake because the big berries tempted me and that tasted great! I was so hungry when I got there but was full when I left. The décor is cute and welcoming. There's high chairs. We will definitely go back....