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About The Dinner Bell

The Dinner Bell is a beloved restaurant in McComb, Mississippi, known for turning a meal into a memorable Southern dining experience. Housed in a stately brick home, it offers a setting that feels both inviting and distinctive, with a historic character that adds warmth and charm to every visit.

Guests gather around the restaurant’s signature huge Lazy Susan tables, making it an ideal place for groups, family meals, and anyone who enjoys the communal spirit of shared dining.

Whether you are stopping in for lunch, settling in for dinner, or simply looking for a welcoming place to enjoy dessert and conversation, The Dinner Bell brings together comfort, tradition, and hospitality in a way that keeps people coming back.

The menu reflects the heart of Southern cooking, with comforting fare, local specialties, coffee, and healthy options that suit a wide range of tastes. The restaurant is especially appreciated for its fast service, great dessert, and excellent tea selection, all of which help create a dining experience that feels both satisfying and effortless.

Its reputation is reflected in a strong 4.60-star rating from 660 reviews, showing how consistently it delivers for guests. The atmosphere is equally appealing, with a blend of casual, cozy, historic, lively, quiet, and trendy qualities that make it versatile enough for different occasions and moods.

From solo dining to group gatherings, The Dinner Bell offers the kind of dependable, high-quality experience that makes a restaurant feel like a trusted local favorite.

Convenience and accessibility are also part of what makes The Dinner Bell so inviting. Guests can choose from dine-in, takeaway, delivery, or on-site services, making it easy to enjoy the restaurant in whatever way best fits their day.

Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible seating, and a wheelchair-accessible toilet, helping ensure that more guests can enjoy the experience comfortably.

With restroom facilities available, accepted payments including debit cards, NFC mobile payments, and credit cards, and planning notes that mention there is usually a wait, The Dinner Bell is well prepared for steady demand and popular dining traffic.

Located at 229 5th Ave, McComb, MS 39648, and reachable at +1 601-684-4883, it stands out as a warm, reliable destination for Southern food, memorable service, and the kind of atmosphere that makes every visit feel worth the trip.

★★★★★ 4.60 rating (660 reviews)
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A Taste of Tradition

Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.

Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.

  • Fresh Daily Specials
  • Private Dining Available
  • Catering Services
  • Takeout & Delivery

Guest Reviews

Hear from our valued guests

Arlene Coco Buscombe

Arlene Coco Buscombe

2 years ago

I’ve been coming here for decades, a great traditional Southern sideboard. Best fried chicken ever!

James Catalano

James Catalano

2 years ago

Traditional Southern MS family style dishes served on a large rotating lazy-Susan. Certainly a unique location for the region!

Jeff Schmidt

Jeff Schmidt

3 years ago

Came here with a wedding party dinner. The food was out and waiting for us. The tables have “Lazy Susan” turnstiles on them and you turn it to get what you want. There was a wide selection of food: ribs, steak in gravy, chicken, and more. The wife says the chicken was amazing. The staff was very nice and courteous; bringing refills and more plates of various dishes.

matthew jerkovic

matthew jerkovic

2 years ago

The Dinner Bell is that hidden gem. If you are traveling on I-55, get off for McComb. You really need to go for lunch. Everything is home cooked. I went there by myself. I sat down with people I didn't know. It turned into family this family dinner. Everyone talking about where they were from and where they were going. The food was hot and flavorful. The service was as good as the food.

L Finch

L Finch

3 years ago

Our first time ever at a Dinner Bell. It was wonderful! Food was outstanding! Fried chicken, ham, corn salad, eggplant, black eyed peas, collard greens, lime beans, sweet potatoes, dumplings, squash, corn bread, BBQ ribs, rice and gravy. Plus a lot of desserts. We ate at a table with 10 other people...just like family.

Cody C.

Cody C.

9 months ago

We had Sunday lunch at The Dinner Bell in McComb, Mississippi, and it was fantastic from start to finish. We only waited about 10 minutes for a table, and the Lazy Susan-style dining made sharing dishes so enjoyable. The staff was friendly and attentive, quickly refilling plates as soon as they were empty. Everything was hot, fresh, and full of flavor—the fried eggplant, fried chicken, and dessert pies were absolutely delicious. A true Southern dining experience we’ll definitely be back for!

Maureen Pitre

Maureen Pitre

month ago

As you arrive, you are seated at the first available seats at the table, so you sit and converse with those at your table. Lots of laughter and conversation! Country home cooking! Food placed on Lazy Susan which constantly revolves. Choice is incredible! So much delicious food from which to choose!

David Smith

David Smith

6 months ago

I really enjoyed my dining experience at The Dinner Bell. The food quality and service were impeccable. I highly recommend this restaurant for an unforgettable experience.

Elizabeth chauvin

Elizabeth chauvin

5 months ago

We go here every few years because it takes us over an hour to get there. But it NEVER disappoints. Today we went and everything I had was absolutely delicious. The fried chicken was wonderful. We all enjoyed the ribs too. The fried eggplant was PERFECT!! I’d go back for that alone! The creamed corn is actual creamed corn like it’s supposed to be—not that mess people get from a can. I highly recommend it. The service was wonderful as well.

AD Granger

AD Granger

month ago

Best food and service of our trip! What an experience! The fried chicken and eggplant are fabulous. You sit at big tables and they bring the never ending hot food to your table. The staff is so friendly. Southern hospitality at its finest and it doesn’t break the bank. Don’t sleep on this one.

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Business Features

Highlights & Amenities

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Service options

  • Delivery
  • On-site services
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection
  • Serves local specialty

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Offerings

  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Healthy options

Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Historic
  • Lively
  • Quiet
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Groups
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Usually a wait

Payments

  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
  • Credit cards

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • Plenty of parking

Visit Us

We look forward to welcoming you. Make a reservation or stop by - walk-ins welcome!

Location

229 5th Ave, McComb, MS 39648, United States

Reservations

+1 601-684-4883

Hours

Closed · Saturday 11 AM-2 PM
Sunday 11 AM-2 PM
Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 11 AM-2 PM
Thursday 11 AM-2 PM
Friday 11 AM-2 PM
Saturday 11 AM-2 PM
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