Ripley’s Dinner Bell is a cherished local diner situated at 15 S 2nd St in historic Ripley, Ohio. Famed throughout Brown County and the surrounding southern Ohio region, this welcoming eatery serves up hearty, home-cooked meal classics, hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood platters, and rotating daily specials. Spearheaded by Chef GG, the restaurant has earned a loyal following for its oversized portions, warm small-town hospitality, and flavorful scratch-made recipes that evoke nostalgia with every bite.
Day of the Week Hours of Operation Monday 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM Tuesday 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM Thursday 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Category Details Service Options Dine-in, Takeout, Curbside pickup, Delivery, No-contact delivery Accessibility Wheelchair accessible entrance, parking lot, restrooms, and seating Dining Experience Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Table service Atmosphere Casual, Cozy, Family-friendly, Vintage diner charm Amenities Clean restrooms, High chairs available, Dedicated kids’ menu Parking Options Free dedicated parking lot, Free street parking Payment Options Credit cards, Debit cards
Famous Cajun Candy Corn: A uniquely irresistible side dish that local food enthusiasts rave about across the tri-state area.Fresh Friday Seafood Fry: Celebrated for fresh, never-frozen fried fish options including catfish nuggets, cod, and bluegill.Personal Chef Hospitality: Chef GG and the attentive staff are known for visiting tables, offering samples, and treating every guest like family.Hand-Cut Saturday Steaks: Saturday nights feature premium hand-cut 16 oz Ribeyes cooked to order alongside fully loaded baked potatoes.Generous Portion Sizes: Known for hearty serving sizes across appetizers, burgers, and entrees ensuring high value for diners.Classic Comfort Recipes: Scratch-made traditional favorites including country fried steak with pepper gravy, salmon croquettes, and baby back ribs.
Menu & Daily Offerings
Item Name Description Loaded Potato Skins Five skins stuffed with bacon, mixed cheese, and red onions; served with sour cream and salsa. Pickle Chips Crispy fried pickle chips served with housemade chipotle aioli. Basket of Onion Rings Thick-cut battered onion rings served with housemade chipotle aioli. Battered Mushrooms Deep-fried mushrooms served with housemade chipotle aioli. Deep Fried Banana Pepper Chips Tangy banana pepper slices battered and fried crisp, served with ranch dressing. Buffalo Chicken Fries Shredded boneless chicken breast tossed in buffalo sauce over crinkle-cut fries with white cheddar cheese sauce and pico de gallo. Chicken Quesadilla 12-inch tortilla stuffed with chicken, chipotle aioli, and cheese mix; topped with white cheddar cheese sauce and pico de gallo. Chicken Livers with Gravy Tender fried chicken livers smothered in rich house gravy. Catfish Nuggets Crispy fried catfish bites served with signature house tartar sauce. Loaded Cheesy Bacon Ranch Fries Crinkle-cut fries topped with melted cheese, crispy bacon bits, and ranch dressing. Chicken & Vegetable Egg Rolls Served with housemade sweet chili Thai sauce (Donna Sauce). Gator Bites Tender, deep-fried alligator bites seasoned to perfection. Fried Green Tomatoes Classic hand-breaded green tomato slices fried golden brown. Traditional & Boneless Wings Wings tossed in choice of sauce: Donna Sauce, Sweet BBQ, Honey Hot, Garlic Buffalo, Garlic Parm, Buffalo, Ranch, Blue Cheese, Honey Mustard, or Candy Cajun Rub.
Item Name Description Hand-Cut Smash Burgers 8 oz fresh Angus patties smashed and cooked to order on a toasted bun with lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickle. BBQ Western Burger 8 oz smash patty topped with pepper jack cheese, bacon, crispy onion straws, and sweet BBQ sauce. Farm House Burger 8 oz smash patty topped with bacon, a fried egg, white American cheese, and hash browns. Pork Tenderloin Sandwich Cut in-house, served grilled or fried with pickles and mayo on a bun. Fried Cod Sandwich 12 oz hand-breaded cod fillet fried crisp and served with tartar sauce. McNasty Sandwich Fried boneless chicken breast topped with white American cheese, honey mustard, and bacon bits. Classic BLT Crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, tomato, and mayo served on toasted bread. Catfish Sandwich Fried catfish fillet served on a toasted bun with house tartar sauce. Grilled or Fried Chicken Sandwich Chicken breast topped with lettuce, tomato, and mayo. Hot Ham & Cheese Warm sliced ham with melted cheese served on bread.
Item Name Description Pork Chop Dinner Two pork chops served fried or grilled with choice of two side dishes. 8 oz Charbroiled Angus Sirloin Steak cooked to preference, served with two side dishes. Country Fried Chicken Hand-breaded breast, wing, thigh, and leg fried crisp, served with two side dishes. Country Fried Steak Tender beef steak topped with homemade pepper gravy, served with two side dishes. Chicken & Waffles Boneless fried chicken breast served over a house-made waffle, topped with pecan maple bacon syrup. Bluegill Dinner Five boneless bluegill fillets fried crisp, served with two side dishes. Fried Catfish Dinner Tender catfish fillets served with house tartar sauce and two sides. Jumbo Chicken Tenders Four jumbo tenders served grilled or fried with two side dishes. Veggie Plate Combo Choice of any three signature house side dishes.
Day Special Offering Monday Hot Shots: Slow-roasted chuck roast over mashed potatoes and white bread, smothered in brown demi-glaze gravy. Tuesday Smothered Pork Chops: Fried and braised pork chops smothered in rich brown demi-glaze gravy with sides. Wednesday Salmon Croquettes: Homemade croquettes served with fried potatoes, corn muffin, and brown beans. Thursday House Meatloaf: Slow-baked meatloaf topped with sweet and savory red sauce, served with two sides. Friday Friday Fish Fry & Seafood Boil: Cod platters, Big Catch platters (bluegill, cod, catfish, hush puppies), crab/lobster boils, and Baby Back Ribs. Saturday Treat Yourself Saturday: Hand-cut 16 oz Ribeye cooked to order with a loaded baked potato and choice of side. Sunday Fried Frog Legs: Three pairs of hand-breaded frog legs fried golden, served with two side dishes.
Side Item Name Side Item Name Candy Cajun Corn on the Cob Macaroni & Cheese Green Beans Corn Pudding Candy Yams Greens and Cabbage Mashed Potatoes with Gravy Crinkle Cut Fries Cole Slaw Cottage Cheese Battered Onion Rings Pasta Salad
Kids Menu & Beverages
Menu Category Available Items Kids Menu (Ages 12 & Under) Boneless Chicken Wings, Mac & Cheese, Fried Corn Dog, Cheeseburger, Hamburger, Grilled Cheese (served with one regular side). Cold Beverages Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Diet Mountain Dew, Starry, Dr Pepper, Barq’s Root Beer, Orange Crush, Pink Lemonade, Fresh Coffee.
