Fresh seafood simply prepared. Wait staff very accommodating Very busy and crowded so it's a little noisy but not too bad

The seafood is excellent, the wine list is quite good...and the service is friendly and efficient. I highly recommend a reservation, especially on weekends because it gets crowded. It is a pub-like atmosphere that is comfortable for all. Their Lobster bisque is to die for; a must have. Have never had a bad meal there. read more

Turners's never fails to deliver. Whether it's after work or on a weekend afternoon the staff is friendly and the experience is relaxing. The mussels and baked haddock are my go to but there are so many of other tasty options like the calamari and the tuna sashimi. read more

After hearing amazing reviews after amazing reviews I finally decided to break my piggy bank and see what the big fuss was about. With the creamy clam chowder, a moist and flavorful smoked haddock with something both unique and delightful. My dear mother also enjoyed and raved about the shrimp scampi but that's not saying much considering she will eat just about anything that swims in the ocean but, if she's happy, then I am at least safe for another night. Just with that, I would give this five stars... Call me bias... But at least I get to live and fight another day. read more

Omg I took my sister from California to dinner here last night. It was 30 min till closing. We couldn't get there earlier because she had a hair appt and it was her last night here. We both ordered the same thing. First we had their clam chowder. It was delicious. Then we ordered Haddock Piccata Dinner. Boy oh boy. It has burning hot on the bottom and on the top it was cool. The fish was tasteless along with the sauce and the fresh tomatoes didn't do it any favors. The staff was prepared to close so our waiter was no where to be found and then when we paid the bill The absent waiter was hovering over our table. We both felt uncomfortable. The meal wasn't cheap and there is that 18 percent gratuity. Unfortunately I will not be going there any time soon. We live in Melrose. read more

The freshest seafood, the best service and great ambiance! I have had oysters and clams and many places but none tasted as greasy as these! Service incredible and great prices thanks ! read more

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Some of the best seafood I've ever had to date. I had oysters and salmon but our table tried the shrimp and the Portuguese seafood stew. Everything was exceptional. I highly recommend the oysters, even if you don't like them or don't know what they are like you should try them. They had the best oysters I've ever had in my life. Unfortunately, our service was lacking. They forgot my order. Our waitress was rarely around when we needed something. It wasn't particularly busy, in my opinion. I'm not sure what was the issue but it did take an otherwise perfect meal and made it a bit unpleasant as we felt neglected. Either way, I will definitely return to this restaurant. Please try this place out and enjoy the great quality food. read more

The service was good, our waiter was very sweet. The vibe was nice and relaxing, very dim. The food was absolutely amazing! We got the pretzels as an app, the honey mustard was nice and sweet in my opinion. The Mac n cheese was extra cheesy the way I like. The tenderloin just melted in your mouth. My mom really liked the fish, she said the breading had just enough crunch read more

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Got a recommendation from a local to eat here while working nearby. Great meal to close out a busy weekend. My husband and I were happy with the quality and freshness of the seafood. We started with oysters - they had some from Duxbury and some from Maine. Fresh and flavourful, although we usually like a mignonette with our oysters, and these were only served with horseradish and cocktail sauce. I had the crab cakes dinner, and the crab cakes were flavourful and fluffy. My husband had the lobster roll and enjoyed it as well. Our server was friendly and laughed at his dad jokes. They provided a little toy and some crayons & activities for our daughter, which she loved. We were seated in kind of a side room where a large family with 3 small kids was also seated. Less ambience, but also less stress since our daughter wasn't the only one with an occasional loud declaration that she wanted some water or whatever. ;) Desserts were great, too. I had a chocolate cheesecake which was on their seasonal special menu, but honestly they should make that all the time. Overall probably a 4.25 to 4.5-star experience, but they get the round up for treating our 4yo so kindly and having reasonable bottle prices for wine. We'd definitely come back when we are in the area again. read more

What can I say I really enjoy coming to turners! I know when I come here the seafood will be fresh and the portions will be enough for leftovers the next day. I especially silly enjoy their mussels omg the sauce is very flavorful! read more

Turner's has been my go to spot for family and business events since it's opening. The Turner family and the staff there have always provided a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Start off with the tuna nachos, fried clams (portion size can and should be shared) a cup of lobster bisque and you won't be disappointed. The entree menu selection provides options for every taste desire. Close with the bread pudding but be prepared to ask for a couple of to go boxes because they provide good size portions on anything you select. read more

Friendly staff ,fresh seafood overall a great experience. We had calamari for appetizer and it was cooked perfectly. I didn't really liked their shrimp scampi but my friend did. I'm definitely going back there to try something else. read more

Turner's Seafood - Shrimp scampi - Seafood Near Me - Melrose, Massachusetts

Very sad to hear that your clam chowder is no longer gluten free....it was perfect when it was prepared without flour....why did you ruin a good thing...,, read more

First of all we had a party of 4 children all under age 5 and 5 adults service was top notchI tried very hard to make easier for our waitres.She was awsome,the food moved right along The food for the most part was very good, the hostess ck in on our table I gave a thumbs up mentioned how good service was then she saw my lobster,hadn't eaten much of it she asked if was ok I told her nicely it was over cooked very rubbery,now I'm anew englander so I know my lobster it was hard shell.my daughter in law is highly allergic to sea food so had bake chicken with Mac and cheese, told me after we had left it was awfull she's cook in a restraunt in maine. If go back to turners most likely won't get lobster there or baked chicken looking other restrants in the area simular to Turner prices were quite high we had put in a very large order ,kids meals were very good.its very loud in there but knew it would be read more

Turner's Seafood has been a favorite of ours for several years! We've always had a great meal, with great service (friendly and informative) at a reasonable price! A little bit noisy at times, but not always. It pretty much depends the time of day as the day of the week! The atmosphere is friendly and cozy. We highly recommend Turner's Seafood! read more

Clam chowder is to die for was really taken back by just how rich and delicious it was!

Drinks were good, seafood was good, service was good. Onion rings were the frozen tasteless type. Big negative: Another one of those restaurants that surprises you with a Kitchen Appreciation Fee. As a matter of principle I will not be returning. It's an insult to the customer and a disservice to the staff. Be honest and reflect the true cost on the menu. You're in the service industry and not an airline or cable company. read more

ALWAYS GREAT. Excellent seafood. Always cooked perfectly. Lynn had the linguine with clam sauce. Out of this world. Flavor was perfect. Clams were not chewy at all. I had the Seafood medley. Baked. Moist. Delicious. Cooked to perfection. Love coming back to Turners read more

Turner's Seafood - A beautiful menu - Seafood Near Me - Melrose, Massachusetts

Fantastic local place... definitely will go again Fresh sea food with reasonable prices read more

The good: Seafood medley, very tasty but served cold. The bad: Clam chowder, smallest cup I've ever seen, the potatoes were overcooked and the clams rubbery. Truffles potatoes- leftover baked potatoes cut up and fried. No seasoning. Spinach - needs work. Bread pudding - old and cold, it should not have been served. Worst part of tbe meal. Maybe the bad stuff relates to the fact that it was lunch. Dinners have been excellent. This was our first lunch, we noticed everyone else had the fish sandwich or fish and chips, wish we had gotten that instead. read more

Went last night and had appetizers and mains. Service was great as was the ambience but the pasta dishes were almost inedible. The pasta was way over cooked and soggy like canned spaghetti-o's. We had two penne and two linguini dishes. All four were borderline mush. When we mentioned it to our waitress she said there was no way to get al dente pasta because it's all precooked and then reheated in a pan once you order your meal. I had the shrimp scampi and the shrimp were dry and flavorless. Calamari side was great as was the bread and lobster bisque. Oysters seemed like they were frozen and not fresh. Jim -- you should send a 'secret eater' in there that you trust to give you a fair assessment. The pasta really needs some work. read more

A Melrose classic. Delicious seafood in a great dining room. We love sitting at the raw bar and enjoying a shrimp cocktail and watching the hustle and bustle. Always a good time! read more

Love the perfectly prepared seafood and the size of the oysters, never a shell chard and never disappointed

Lovely experience. I have been to Salem, after visiting Melrose I prefer Melrose but both are great. I sat at the raw bar for a quick beer and oyster I had an off menu request and Oyster Bar Tender was incredibly accomodating. I was between oyster and a Maine Beer Company Lunch he made it happen so I didn't have to sacrifice. Thanks Douglass! Gotta love a place that has lunch on draught and honestly for the product nine and change is a great price. Circling back to Douglass, I enjoyed that he was knowledgeable about the oyster he served me, a Pemaquid. I was on the fence between that and the Standish shore. I like that they were both east coast and that there weren't too many options. He let me know it was a Damariscotta and it was his preference. Not pretentious very knowledgeable, super quick. Perfect shuck, lady next to me was like dont you need a fork? Nope Douglass killed it and really made sure the abductor muscle was detached while the body maintained its form! No shells nice bed of ice. Very happy. Cheers Turners! Thank you Douglas! Silly, I asked for just a lemon and that is all he gave me, I hate when you get all of the other stuff of the plate. Its that kind of attention to detail I appreciate, Other raw bartender was impressive, quick and clean friendly as well. He wasn't taking care of me but made sure I was being taken care of. It was just a nice place to chat and feel comfortable. I sat next to a lovely couple who were very happy with the gluten free options available for her. Her food looked great and we both commented on the great pricing of the scallops and bacon. It was uncommonly clean in there the hood vent looked brand new, I really appreciate the care that goes into this restaurant. Great time nice quick oyster and beer! Fun watching the chef cook, everything coming out looked great. Volimte! Different vibe from Salem I liked it. read more

Tonight was my first meal for my annual summer visit home to the Salem area and I ended up in Melrose to visit family so we went to Turner's and I am glad we did! The food was outstanding. My sister and her husband got their favorite, the haddock piccata and I got one of the specials of the night - hot buttered lobster roll. The roll was full of delicious lobster meat and came with two sides. I opted for only one, the fries which were crispy and seemed handcut. But the best part of the evening was our waiter, Kevin. He welcomed us with smiles and throughout the evening we exchanged easy, fun banter. We thoroughly enjoyed our interactions with him. It was nice to see a waiter who seems to enjoy his job and makes sure his patrons have the best possible evening. read more

Finally got around to trying the highly raved about Turners Seafood. I'm not going to lie, my expectations where a bit too high walking in. This lead to a quick disappointment. It's not bad- it's just not great. The floors were very slippery, which was weird... but very slippery and they were dry. The wood was just naturally slippery. I was afraid of walking too fast and losing my footing. We asked for a booth & the booth was sooo uncomfortable! We had a party of 3 and our legs couldn't fit comfortably without our knees touching. I had sit it with one of my legs hanging out of the table into the isle. When we finished eating one of my legs was asleep because it was so uncomfy. The environment was just not it either. It was giving very much bar vibes when for some reason, I was expecting more fine dining. This was not it. The food was good. We ordered a cup of chowder, bread, fried shrimp plate. Everything was good. Chowder was great- wish I would've gotten the bowl (cup was very small). Bread was fresh, warm, and so good. The fried shrimp was sweet? It was ok. Customer service was also just ok. Nothing to come back for. Nothing to recommend. read more

Turner's Seafood - Clam Chowder cup - Seafood Near Me - Melrose, Massachusetts

Simply outstanding. This is what people seek in a fantastic restaurant. Quality and caring service and fresh, simply prepared seafood. The oysters were better than what you would find in Boston. The baked shrimp and fresh scallops were perfectly cooked and perfectly seasoned. The homemade bread pudding was other worldly. The laid back atmosphere was the icing on a perfect cake. Kudos to you Turner's!! Will be back often with my whole family. PS that caramel rimmed pumpkin beer was magnificent. read more

This is a solid seafood restaurant. We've tried to come before but it is hard to get in unless you have a reservation. Ambience is upscale rustic. Several of us ordered the Connecticut style lobster roll (warm with butter). It was served just the way I like it- warm, buttery, no fillers. It was very good. Service was responsive and efficient. I would come here again and try some of their other menu items. read more

Stopped here while looking for a bite to eat in the area. Server was attentive and friendly, and the food was so good! Would definitely come here again read more

Turner's Seafood - Seafood Near Me - Melrose, Massachusetts

I've been here many times, it's never bad, often very good. Service is always good. My big complaint: just make the bread free. We generally spend $40-$50 a person and I don't want to pay for bread. I don't need a whole loaf - a couple slices or a small roll would do. Caesar salad - delicious Tuna Sashimi app - amazing Haddack Piccata Dinner - my husband gets it every time. Shrimp Scampi - fine but I wouldn't order it again read more

My aunt in Maine made the best Finnan Haddie until tonight! That was fantastic! I begged for the recipe but I understand that I will have to go back. All our meals were fantastic: haddock fried, chipped and picata. The sangria was delicious but the cups were a little small (yeah, I wanted more.) Aden, our server was fantastic and helped me get the sides I wanted. If you like your family, this is the place to take them to enjoy good food. I'm sorry Aunt Emily in heaven, this was heavenly Finnan Haddie! read more

It was. The crab cake was delicious. The calamari was good. The clam chowder was subpar. The grits were yummm but the shrimp were gross. Not fresh at all. It was good mixed with bad. The server was great but the kitchen failed. We got our apps ASAP and our meals took FOREVER. The ambience is cool. Cute little restaurant. They just failed on a few things. Clam chowder. Shrimp. Maybe the server forgot to put our order in and that's what took so long. Idk. Also. We had a friend we were meeting and when we got there the host said no one had come in. Nope. Our friend was on the other side of the restaurant waiting for us. read more

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We had a party of eight this past Saturday night. I usually come home to visit from Las Vegas 3 to 4 times a year and we always go here. Never again. Worst service ever!! Our waitress never cleared any of the dishes after we had appetizers. We had to move them to the table behind us. We asked and ordered bread. Of course, that never came. She did not come to check on us once after we got our food. I realize that restaurants add a tip for large parties but if I could've taken a tip back, she would've received the least amount possible. Sorry but not sorry. Never again will bring our party back there and the check was over $500. read more

Solid food. Nothing extravagant and complex for flavor profiles but what they had was done well. None of the seafood was overcooked, it was all fresh, and everything tasted very good. The oysters were fresh and bright. The service was great. Attentive and accommodating staff. I was happy to bring extended family and a baby here and dined at their sister restaurant, Eagle Landing, across the street the next day based on food and service. I'd very much go back. read more

We discovered this place on the recommendation of friends. We love it and go often. The food is excellent the bread although you have to pay for it is always fresh and delicious, the portions are huge the prices are great. The service is also excellent, we have yet to get bad service. Everyone is friendly as well. When you are a couple,although we are seated at 2 person tables,the tables are positioned in great spots not near the kitchen or bathroom or hall. Also when you reserve you never have to wait more them 5 minutes to be seated. Highly recommend this place read more

Nice setting and local attendance. The lobster bisque was a major disappointment! Basically a thick corn starch soup with cheese and 3 or 4 lobster remnants. And they charge extra for some more lobster. All for 20 dollars... read more

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It was... "ok"... I understand that many restaurants are struggling to ramp up post covid but this place is a hot mess. If a place has a labor shortage, it simply means they are not paying a competitive wage. So having the bar area closed due to "labor" issues and making it an awkward waiting area is not a valid excuse. More disappointing was dealing with the little twerp hostess who yelled at me for not understanding the reservation system is not really a reservation but a rough estimate of when one might be seated. The ordering system is a plus whereby you can order drinks and food via your phone and keep the tab open. When we did interact with the waiter, she was phenomenal. Food... I had fried clams which were obviously fresh but not fried very well. They were a bit soggy and the presentation was lacking. GF had a steamed lobster which she enjoyed but boy that shell was tough to crack. In the end, I think if we are going to spend close to $180 for a dinner for two it should be pretty spectacular but this was just alright. read more

My husband and I have been frequenting Turners for 30 years now. We always had great food and impeccable service. We've had spotty service in the last few years but kept coming back. This visit was the last straw. The waitress Informed us we could look at the menus on iPhones, we declined and asked for menus. We were told we could order through the table iPad we declined. The food came, we mentioned to our server the oysters Rockefeller after all these years had changed, and she retorted no it hasn't and of course, which we replied, Oh yes, it has, but she insisted no! We were then told we could pay through it we declined. My husbands final reply was would you like us to go into the kitchen and cook our food too! read more

First rate experience at Turner's in Melrose. From the moment I booked a room for 25 with Susanne and Linda, I knew I was in good hands. This Saturday party was in celebration of my daughter and son in law's wedding. We had a lovely room to ourselves and were taken care of by friendly staff, Carly and a male server (sorry, don't remember his name.) Linda, the manager greeted us and made sure we were all set. Carly even cut the stems on some flower bouquets so we could put them in vases I brought for the tables. As suggested, I planned a set menu with 4 dinner offerings and choice of salad and dessert. Printed menus were made up by staff with the bride and groom's name at the top and a list of entrees, salad and dessert. Everything was top notch! First time ever eating swordfish and it was perfection. All my guests commented on how lovely the room was. The warm bread and of course Turner's onion rings were a big hit. Thank you Turner's for making the wedding celebration truly special. read more

Not the best dining experience and the meh. Just had no flavor. I had the surf and turf with the stuffed shrimp. The shrimp actually wasn't bad. It was fresh and had good flavor. The steak they got right but it had absolutely no flavor to it and nothing on the table to give it any. My parents who dined with me had the same complaint of their food. The wait staff was friendly although orders were in correct but the manager visited the table a few times to correct things. The thing that was probably the most disturbing was the look of other guests when we were there. We got looks like we weren't supposed to be there. No one said anything and I didn't have toilet paper on my shoe so my message back to them is, point taken. read more

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