The Dinner Bell has been a Salem, Indiana favorite since the 1940s. It is an authentic old-style diner with a long counter lined with bar stools and small tables along the walls. The friendly staff do the cooking right behind the counter. The menu is the American traditional country home style cooking and includes burgers, fries, and shakes. The signature item is The Dinner Bell Mini-cheeseburger. They have a daily Dinner Bell Plate Lunch special, typically with meat loaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, and fresh corn or green beans. They are only open for breakfast and lunch. Overall, the food is average, the prices are very reasonable, but the atmosphere is priceless. by John Marshall