The Bell

Ambiance is lovely and service was friendly and efficient. The food, however was very mediocre. I had the celery and arugula salad. Nothing special - I could have made it from my pantry in five minutes. It baffles me why they don't serve at least a roll with my salad. My partner had the oysters - not quite raw but not char grilled. Just sort of hot with cheese. Cheese seems to be the unifying element in almost every dish. My main course was the fishmongers stew. It was very bland. Under a layer of melted cheese were a lot of mashed potatoes. The seafood was overwhelmed. The texture was baby food like. Now, we lived in London and have had good shepherds pie but this was just a boring dish. The steak frites was cooked perfectly and the fries were hot and crisp but, again, a tiny steak. The Bell, you have potential to become a neighborhood darling bit you can't do it in this city on atmosphere alone. You need to really up your food game. This is New Orleans and we are spoiled and demanding!

Made reservations with son #2 and Jen L. . Glad we did as the place was packed at 7:30pm. It's the new kid on the block, so I get it. A group of 4 were just chatting away and completely blocked the entrance, if I was seated at the table closest to the entrance, I would be annoyed. We were seated quickly in the side room, great English pub type vibes and really fun art. While the atmosphere is very English looking the menu is not. We started with the Crudité, the smoked trout dip & crackers and the fried mussels. I really enjoyed the onion dip served with the crudité, but the veggies were odd and some undistinguishable, maybe fennel? I was surprised not to see a cheese plate or pickle plate. I ordered a Guinness, it was served in a fancy Guinness glass.Next we had the Siam salad and the Endive salads, I ate the Endive which arrived chopped with stilton and apples, a great combination. My son and I both had the fish sandwich with fries. We also ordered the peas. The bun was very soft with slaw and a sizable piece of fish. I added malt vinegar to my fries, fish and the peas and really enjoyed all of it. They served a vinegar aioli as well, but I personally preferred just using regular malt vinegar. These were probably the closest to traditional pub food on the menu. No dessert offered, we were just offered the bill. After we inquired we were told their soft ice cream machine would be up and running shortly. It was really noisy, the people behind us were shouting so loud, we could barely hear each other at our own table. After they left it was a way better atmosphere. Overall a great dining experience and surrounded by cool vibes. Pip pip and cheerio chaps.

Atmosphere was adorable and really liked the vibe. Bar is very cute and loved all of the decor. Food needs work. I would really like to see this place thrive but with the current state of the food maybe not. Steak and fries were great. The trout dip felt like the whole thing has just been taken out of the fridge with underwhelming fried saltines. The dip was tasty enough. The broiled oysters need to decide if they are raw or broiled because the lukewarm half cooked was not hitting right. I understand that the establishment is new but our server could have been a bit more knowledgeable. When asked if we could have pepper the response was "possibly?" and no knowledge of whether the bar had OJ or not. Would love to try the other items and see the kitchen solidify because it is a lovely space.

We enjoyed trying a new place in our neighborhood and were excited for this place to open. We are hoping it adjusts to the neighborhood as time goes on. Confused why the fish sandwich bun is so much bigger than the actual piece of fish on the bun. So much bun and so little fish. It's geared as an adult establishment so also confused why soft serve ice cream is the upcoming dessert. Seems underwhelming. Why not sticky toffee pudding? Menu needs work. Why serve a chicken thigh as an entree when so few other real entrees are offered? Fish mongers pie seems like it needs something else on the side like cornbread and a vegetable. We realize they're just getting started but menu needs other entrees and possibly a burger option. So many other restaurants close by that serve the area. Hope this place understands expectations for New Orleans diners and adjusts as time goes on.

Torn because I really loved the atmosphere and the drinks but the food was mediocre. I got the fish sandwich and it was "eh". Way too much bun for the thinness of the fish. Not enough crisp on the fry either. I'd be willing to try them again though if the food improves.

Meh. I didn't care for it. Everything was mediocre. Charming place, but don't go if you have any tendencies of claustrophobia. I got to face a wall right by the door, and the server kept having to have me move to get past me. I won't go back. Disappointing.

Drinks, food, and atmosphere are all 10/10. We had the endive salad, steak and chips, and peas. Breakfast martini is excellent, and they might have the best gin & tonic in the city. Also had a regular ole dirty martini and Guinness (pictured) - both yummy as well. Will absolutely be back to try more of the menu - the owner was super friendly and attentive. Awesome addition to the neighborhood!

Conjuring up visual memories of an English Pub but at the same time elegant and modern .Wonderful food. My Fishmonger's pie was to die for and the people at the next table were raving about their fish sandwich. Service was relaxed and very friendly and the experience felt new and different without being at all pretentious. Gonna go back to try more

My wife and I came here on one of the first nights they had opened and had a fantastic time. It's a cute little neighborhood restaurant with excellent food, drinks, and atmosphere in a relaxed, upscale setting with an English pub vibe. The service was also very good, with friendly and knowledgeable staff. It was just an excellent experience all around.

Cute place and great potential but New Orleans is a foodie town and this limited menu will not continue to draw people in when the newness wears off. Love having another option in the neighborhood so I hope they can up their food game. How about at least a great burger?