Carroll's Plans Return to Medford
Carroll's, a new restaurant and bar planned for 21 Main St., is in the licensing process.
A Medford classic has plans to be re-born.
Carroll's was once a diner on Main Street, just south of Medford Square. Now there are plans for a new Carroll's at 21 Main St.
The family-owned and operated business is in the early stages of demolition work inside the new location, where Il Faro restaurant once was, and hopes to open before Christmas, Owner Maury Carroll said.
"We think it will be something special," Carroll said. "We know the Square is getting rejuvenated and we’re pleased to be a piece of the puzzle."
The restaurant and bar will be open for lunch, dinner and late-night eats, featuring a menu with "some interesting items," Carroll said. The city council on Tuesday will consider a request to allow the restaurant to remain open until 1 a.m.
The original Carroll's, located at 101 Main St., was opened in the 1930s by Carroll's grandfather, also named Maury. Maury's brother, Tom, and his son, also Maury, will be involved in the new establishment, he said. The original closed in 1986.
“We've been in the hospitality business all our lives," Carroll said. "We know what it’s all about."
The Carroll's had plans to open a new restaurant at 55 High St. in 2008, but it didn't work out, Maury Carroll said.
"Unfortunately, we got half way through and the financing fell through and we had to walk away," Carroll said. "That space is now Salvatore's, and they've got a great restaurant going."
Things came together quickly at the 21 Main St. location after Il Faro was seized by the Department of Revenue in May.
“This came together very unexpectedly," Carroll said. "We were looking at another spot and this came along."
Mark Micheli
2:49 pm on Friday, October 21, 2011
I remember going to the old Carroll's in my teens. Anybody else remember the old Carroll's?
Jon Scarborough
4:19 pm on Friday, October 21, 2011
Carroll's in Medford and Walsh's in Wakefield, both great spots for the somewhat sobering "western " and coffee after an energetic Saturday night of sampling the locals. Of course no drinking in Melrose at all back then, just at the VFW, Elks and KofC.
Frank Mulligan
9:18 am on Monday, May 28, 2012
How fer back do you want to go. I wash a dishwasher at Carroll's . I remember 1 night when the Medford Police come running across the street. It was a emergency call. Ir ended up Good. It was a long wait to get service,\. that's how bizzy they we're. I"m 62 now.
Maryellen
5:56 pm on Monday, May 28, 2012
Grew up in Medford and remember Carrioll's fondly.
cp kostos
5:46 pm on Friday, October 21, 2011
No Parking!!! Kiss of death
Frank Mulligan
9:20 am on Monday, May 28, 2012
Parking is going to be one of the BIGGEST Problem's. Yes Kiss of Death.
Alicia Hunt
10:35 am on Saturday, October 22, 2011
There's plenty of parking across the street along the river!
Frank Mulligan
9:22 am on Monday, May 28, 2012
If they start parking there, They will really have some PROBLEMS. It's not wide enough.
Alicia Hunt
10:37 am on Saturday, October 22, 2011
How exciting to have something like that coming back, and it sounds like it will be fairly large.
I'm curious if they've had a restaurant open since then, if they have one people can go check out now as a preview? I'm curious to learn more about the establishment and I figure seeing an existing one under this owner would be the best way! Do people have photos of the old Carrolls that they can post? You can add them to the article yourself...
Heidi Dietrich
12:26 pm on Saturday, October 22, 2011
Yea! My high school class had an event at Carroll's. So long ago. I'm not in Medford anymore but I will definitely visit Carroll's just for memories sake. It's a taste of home and a great memory.
Jeanmarie Martin
11:05 am on Sunday, October 23, 2011
My Dad was friends with Maury Sr. & Jack Carroll. I was a baby and my Dad would take me in there on weekends and the waitress Mary would spoil me! Then fast forward to College years and I wored there on the weekends...My Dad became on of the Managers there when he sold our restaurant....Then 2 years later I had my wedding reception there!!!! So boy do I remember Carrolls....I should have my initials under one of the tables...lol
Heidi Dietrich
12:42 pm on Sunday, October 23, 2011
You should go there and see if you can find the table. That would be pretty funny if it's there.
peter petrella
2:33 pm on Monday, October 24, 2011
Welcome back to Carroll's!!!
Jarret Bencks
2:43 pm on Monday, October 24, 2011
When I drove through Medford Square this morning I saw a few people inside doing some demo work. Looks like they're moving this along very quickly.
Jonathan Pickering
11:20 am on Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Am I right in believing there is a City Council Meeting to talk about Carroll's tonight? Anyone know what the topics of conversation will be regarding Carroll's?
Ken Krause
12:26 pm on Tuesday, October 25, 2011
The restaurant is appearing before the council to request a special permit for extended hours of operation (until 1 a.m., two hours later than permitted by the zoning law).
Frank Mulligan
9:05 am on Monday, May 28, 2012
When,I was young, I worked at Carroll's as a dishwasher. Carroll's was open until 2 a.m. The service was excellant. I moved out of Medford, I will go back to Carroll"s. I woul recommend to everybody try their service.
Frank Mulligan
9:09 am on Monday, May 28, 2012
Medford really does'nt have many restrauants that are goog. It's mostly fast food.Tha problem Carroll's will have is PARKING. Good Luck to Carroll's Restrauant.
Frank Mulligan
9:13 am on Monday, May 28, 2012
Medford should try to get Photo's of Carroll's restraunt and post it in the papers and put it on line, So people will remeber the early days, I do.
Ken Krause
9:36 am on Monday, May 28, 2012
Frank, go to this link for numerous old photos:
http://insidemedford.com/2012/02/24/history-of-carrolls-diner-in-medford/