We are frequent diners at Turner's in Salem and it never disappoints. The food is consistently good and the service is exceptional. Oscar and the whole team go above & beyond to make it a great experience. Great job!! read more

I had my daughter's bridal shower there on 6/28/26. Their service, food and ambiance was amazing. I would do it again!

I made reservations for my birthday dinner in July all the way back in December, so it was disappointing to arrive and be told that my reservation had somehow been canceled. After waiting about 20 minutes, we were finally seated. Despite that rocky start, the food was so outstanding that we ended up coming back every single day during our stay in Salem. The biggest inconsistency was the service. Out of the four days we visited, only one day stood out as having exceptional service. Most of the time we had to flag someone down for drink refills, order more oysters, ask for Parmesan cheese, or even leave our credit card hanging off the edge of the table before someone would notice we were ready to pay. Now, onto the food because that's what kept bringing us back. The clam chowder and lobster bisque were the true stars of the menu. These are the kinds of soups you'll still be thinking about long after your vacation is over. The lobster bisque was unbelievably rich, creamy, and packed with generous pieces of lobster. The clam chowder had the perfect consistency and, unlike so many others, was loaded with tender clams instead of mostly potatoes. The one-and-a-half-pound lobster was sweet, tender, and practically melted in my mouth. I wasn't in love with my pasta dish. The scallops, however, completely stole the show. They tasted as though they had been pulled from the ocean just moments before being cooked perfectly fresh, sweet, and delicate. Unfortunately, the pasta itself was undercooked and lacked flavor, even after the Parmesan cheese finally arrived. The strawberry shortcake was the perfect dessert on a hot Fourth of July afternoon. It was light, fresh, and exactly what we wanted to finish the meal. And the oysters? Absolutely phenomenal. Every single day. They were consistently fresh, delicious, and one of the main reasons we kept coming back. While the service has plenty of room for improvement, the kitchen is doing something truly special. The quality of the seafood alone was enough to make us return day after day, and that's about the highest compliment I can give a restaurant. read more

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Food: Piping hot for hot plates, cold for cold plates and yet the flavor was bland overall unfortunately; the crabcakes are 50/50 crabmeat and filler and they tell you upfront so just fyi; side dishes were also cooked well but lacked flavor; this is more family friendly restaurant not high scale seafood place; most entrees have breading if you're into that Service: friendly but not attentive and slow Ambiance: fun, clean, bustling read more

3 stars for the main course. My daughter and I split the Hake Marsala dinner, came with spinach and mashed potatoes. The fish and Marsala sauce was BLAND! Luckily there was salt and pepper on the table. Spinach was ok and mashed potatoes were good. Hard to mess up potatoes but you never know. Appetizers: cup of clam chowder and calamari. Both were excellent! My daughter said she would have just ordered the bread bowl of the chowder. Note: the market price for the lobster sandwich was $40 last night. 7/1/26. Service was great. I did mention the blandness to the girl that picked up our plates when we were done and she was sympathetic about it. She did tell management and he came over to apologize and even offered us dessert. That's what I call good customer resolution. We declined, but appreciated the offer. I would try this place again, would not recommend the Hake though. Place was busy and had a long line to get in when we left. So that tells you something about the place. read more

Ate here twice. Definitely the best food I've had in Salem. Salmon tips were delicious and loved that I could customize my own pasta! Cool history with the old home of Bridget Bishop and the Lyceum where Andrew Graham bell made the first phone call! McKenzie was a great waiter and had another female waiter (I think her name was Leah) with brown hair who was really nice. Great Frozen drinks too. Great vibes, Definitely coming back on my next trip to Salem!! I read more

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Found out afterwards that they also have a location in Melrose. Lovely spot, we stopped in for lunch. Server was very friendly and attentive. Highly recommend the lobster bisque - nice lumps of lobster. The hake Marsala was great as was the tuna burger. read more

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Wow, this was by far the best meal I had in Salem. The service was great, the atmosphere was lovely and the food was incredible. I enjoyed the Watermelon Salad and the lobster pie. 10/10 no notes. I will definitely be back read more

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Classy, clean restaurant with friendly staff. My husband and I decided fresh seafood sounded really good on our day trip to Salem, so Turners it was! The restaurant is nicely decorated and we were able to get a table right away. I read all about the clam chowder which I had to try and I'm so glad I did because it was excellent! Both my husband and I decided lobster rolls sounded good. When our rolls and fries arrived they were piping hot. The lobster was super fresh and tasty, however, neither of us loved the lemon butter dipping sauce. It contained too much lemon for both of our liking. Next time I would ask for straight butter instead. My husband and I agreed that we would gladly return to this establishment! read more

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Wow. This was the best seafood we had and we went to Maine after this. The vibe was upscale casual and decor was dark wood moody but comfortable. Our server was hilarious and so nice with great recommendations. The crab cake was the best I've ever had and our entrees were delicious. Cocktails were very good! read more

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Arrived for lunch on a Friday in late May. We were seated quickly. Clam chowder was delicious and filled with chunks of clams. We had the lobster roll, clam roll and mussels with sausage. Each roll had a generous amount of meat. The mussels were so plump and juicy. Not everyone loved the mussel sauce, but I did. There was a big chunk of bread with the mussels which was fresh with a nice crispy crust that was perfect for dipping. read more

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Excellent seafood and service. Fast service also! The crab cakes are amazing. Could offer bread read more

Food: 4/5 - NE Haddock Dinner (baked): Moist and delicious! - Fried clams appetizer: Tasty and tender - Fried clam dinner: Sadly overdone. Ambiance: 5/5 Cozy space with warm lighting. Recommended for a date night. Service: 4/5 Server forgot a couple requests, even after reminders, such as beverage refills and menus Location: 5/5 Close to all the things in downtown Salem read more

Love it here!! Great food amazing atmosphere and service. Golf on tv and classic rock!!! read more

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There are plenty of seafood restaurants in Salem, many of which are right on the water. Turner's is arguably the classiest of the seafood dining establishments and it is located in downtown Salem in Lyceum Hall. This building, interestingly, is the lecture hall where Alexander Graham Bell first demonstrated the long-distance phone call. We made reservations a few days before Christmas to ensure we got a table for a group of family visiting town. We ordered two seafood medley entrees, two fish and chips, and I got the cherry pepper calamari and clam chowder in a bread bowl. The seafood was grilled perfectly crispy. The combination of the cherry peppers mixed with the calamari was a great addition. I wish there was a little more of the clam chowder to go with the bread bowl, as it felt like the bread bowl was just sitting in a plate filled with the clam chowder. Our waitress was friendly and made sure she checked on us frequently. The interior decor was nice, especially decorated for the holidays. Turner's is also apparently haunted, if you want to dine with the spirts while sipping your spirits. Whether for a special occasion or just a regular Tuesday, Turner's Seafood, is a unique experience in the Witch City. read more

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Tried the lobster roll at Turner Seafood and it was fantastic. The lobster was super fresh, perfectly tender, and the roll itself was soft and buttery. Simple, classic, and absolutely delicious. read more

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I made reservations well in advance, as this place is highly coveted. We were seated right away in the patio area. Our server came over right away and took our drink order. They had amazing specialty drinks for fall. We ordered clam chowder and lobster bisque, for a few dollars more you can get extra lobster in the soup (worth every penny) the clam chowder is award winning and the lobster bisque was incredible! I ordered a whole lobster ( they give you all the equipment to crack it open yourself) it was so fresh and succulent! If you're visiting Salem, this place needs to be at the top of your list read more

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We made reservations months in advance since we were going to be visiting Salem. When we arrived at the restaurant we still had to wait outside until our name was called, it wasn't a long time, but it was still annoying. Our server Denis was wonderful. He was pleasant and funny and gave us suggestions on what to order. I started with the lobster bisque- this has been the best lobster bisque I have ever had. I then had the linguine and clams pasta and my boyfriend had the tuna burger. I am not a fan of tuna, but this tuna burger was so good. The restaurant is clean, pretty spacious inside and has outside seating as well. All the food we tasted was delicious, so I can see why they are popular. It's A nice place for date night, girls night out, or tourists visiting Salem who want delicious seafood. The items were a little pricey in my opinion, but it was worth it. read more

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Spectacular seafood and fish...fresh as can be and very tasty. The salmon was particularly good. The service was excellent and the restaurant was quiet and lovely. read more

Almost everything about my dinner experience here tonight was... odd. My partner and I arrived about 30 minutes early for our reservation, and luckily it wasn't too busy, so we were seated right away. The interior of the restaurant is beautiful with warm lighting, classic design but the music didn't match the ambiance at all. One minute it was jazz, then Jimmy Buffett, then some random Halloween tracks with weird sound effects. It just felt all over the place. The service we had was honestly disappointing. Our server Dennis, greeted us kindly at first and asked where we were visiting from. After mentioning LA, the energy completely shifted. Every interaction after that felt cold and disengaged, especially compared to how chatty and upbeat he was with nearby tables. It was obvious, and it made the whole experience uncomfortable. What bothered me most though was how he handled my meal. It was obvious I wasn't enjoying my food I had barely touched it. Instead of checking in or asking if something was wrong, he walked by and said (almost word-for-word), "I'll just leave it there for you to stare at maybe your eyes will get hungry." I was honestly stunned. That kind of comment is uncalled for, especially from someone working in hospitality. It came across as rude and dismissive, and it really soured the entire experience. Foodwise, everything was just... incredibly underwhelming. The lobster bisque was fine, and the stuffed clams were decent. My crab cakes came with mashed potatoes that had no flavor and sautéed spinach that was cold and limp. My partner ordered the swordfish which was dry, and his sides came with asparagus and jasmine rice which were poorly executed; the rice was mushy and overly salted. I took maybe three bites of my meal before giving up. The one redeeming thing was the complimentary birthday dessert, a sticky toffee pudding with vanilla ice cream but even that was dry. Overall, it was a really unremarkable dinner and definitely not the birthday dinner I was hoping for. I wouldn't recommend this restaurant at all based on my visit. read more

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I thought this place was great. It also came up in all the ghosts tours we took that it's haunted! It is known for its lobster soup which I think was delicious. The service was good it was also very busy. I also got the garlic shrimp after which was very good too. The inside was very cozy inside read more

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If you can only eat one place when you're in Salem, make Turner's that place. It was recommended to us by Yelp. It was recommended to us by locals. It was recommended to us by people on the ferry over to the town. Listen to them. To guarantee you get a table, reserve a spot on their website. They have spots available in 15 minute increments. Once you select a time, a little disclaimer warning will pop up depending on your time slot. Some time slots say they recommend giving them 2 1/2 hours for table service, whereas others say an hour and a half. We booked a 7:45 PM tour with Witch City tours (also highly recommended). The tour meets at the Old Town Hall, which is maybe a two or three minute walk. To give us plenty of time, I booked a 5:45p dinner spot which recommended giving them 90 minutes for service. The interior is definitely upscale, and the website may make you feel like you want to dress up, but rest assured it's a good mix of business casual and jeans/T-shirts/blue jeans. We were seated immediately, at a high top. They asked if that was OK, and I said yes, but after a long day of walking and carrying all the needless things I bought, I did find myself wishing my feet were firmly planted on the floor. Not their fault, but just something to consider. The seats are all leather, so expect to slide a bit if you wiggle and are prone to sliding in seats, like I am. We arrived on the first day of OysterFest. They provided a special menu with oysters available in all kinds of special ways. We were a little disheartened to see that there was no discounted rate on oysters. They are $3.50 each. I love oysters, but that was a little more than I was willing to pay. They do have some special clams available for $2.50 each though. We considered getting those, but my heart was set on trying the clam chowder in the bread bowl... that is until I saw they had lobster bisque on the menu. I was planning to get a bowl of the lobster bisque when my girlfriend recommended that we split the seafood medley entrée. (Local haddock fillet, wild shrimp, local sea scallops cooked your way with two sides). That sounded delicious so I agreed. She got the medley baked with the breadcrumbs and we chose the chef vegetable and lobster risotto cake (an extra $4.50) for our sides. We could not have made a better decision! She took a bite of her scallop, and her face said everything. Pretty sure she had an orgasm right there in front of me. I tried a bite, and did the same. The scallops are perfect. They are fresh, light, and must be specially sautéed in puritan tears and virgin blood from the children of Salem, or some sort of witchcraft because dear God, they put a hex on us both! I was already in love with the lobster bisque, having had a bite, but this was her first time. Our entire Boston/Salem trip I have been telling her that we need to move here because it's amazing. After trying the scallop, and then my lobster bisque, she calmly looked at me and said, " OK. I'm convinced. We can move here." Later in the meal, she asked me if it would be possible to have this food shipped to us for dinner every night. I held up a little sign they had on the table. There's a QR code that takes you to their website. Turner's seafood delivers their soups, several prepared items, and raw fresh seafood overnight anywhere in the country. (For a premium, I'm sure.) You're probably here to read about the seafood, but the drinks were good too. I ordered the "bartenders special 1" (made with gin, lavender and other delicious things). She got a piña colada. It must've been good because the glass is sitting empty in front of me as I write this review and am reminded that she never offered to let me try a drink. Interesting.. and unusual. I'll chalk it up to the lightheadedness that followed taking the first bite of that scallop. In total, our bill came to a whopping $86.45 before tip. That's the third cheapest meal we've had on this trip, actually. Which is pretty incredible because it is by far, hands-down, the best meal of the trip and the one that we'll be dreaming about until we come back. Heed this advice: visit Salem. Walk the Salem Heritage Trail. Make sure to visit the National Parks Service Maritime locations. Book a walking tour with Witch City (ask for Michael or Justin) and absolutely make a reservation to have dinner at Turner's, at least once! No need to ask your tarot cards... it will put a spell on you, but you will not regret these decisions. read more

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Came here for lunch and we had a great experience except we had made a reservation and when the place was about to open there was a huge line for first come first serves and I asked the girl if I needed to wait in line and she said yeah, "a lot of these ppl have reservations". Then I get a text from them bc we stood in line past our reservation time and went back up to the front and the other hosts welcomed me right in. I'd probably still be standing in line if not, lol... I wish the hosts there would ask when they opened who has a reservation so those ppl could hop out the giant Disneyland line. Or what's the point of making reservations?? Sorry rant over, On to the food!! We started with a cup of clam chowder, just do it! I got the lobster roll with the side of risotto cake. The lobster tasted super fresh! The risotto cake was delicious! My son got the shrimp scampi. We were all happy with the place. My husband said their Bloody Mary was just so-so. read more

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Not sure if it was just me, but there was a slight smell of urine nearby. Not sure that that's what's a smell of fish, but I've never smelled something like that in a fish serving restaurant. I had a lavender mocktail, and it tasted like a Bath and body Works candle. My brother-in-law had an expresso martini and they were very heavy on the alcohol. We could barely taste the coffee. Maybe this is just a Massachusetts thing, but the crabcake straight up just tasted like mayonnaise. This was so disappointing. I really wanted them to taste good. The mashed potatoes were absolutely phenomenal, I wish they had more of that gravy. If you get anything on this menu, just show them a picture of the pasta. It was the juiciest chicken my brother-in-law ever had, and truly had a lot of flavor. read more

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I don't know for certain, but I'm fairly sure the kitchen staff walked into the back, down the pier, and hand gathered the seafood they served right before plating it in front of me ten minutes later. Absolutely delicious food, incredibly fresh, and just a great experience overall. read more

Turner's Seafood is located in Lyceum Hall in Salem. It is so picturesque, beautiful inside and out. We had an 8pm reservation and were seated right away. Our server was very kind and made sure we were taken care of during the meal. No one in our party had anything but compliments for their meals. I had the Lo Mein with Veggies salad, which I enjoyed much more than I thought I would. The peanut sauce was excellent and the salad was full of crisp veggies. I also enjoyed the Mocktail 1, which is a spiced apple beverage. It tasted like Fall in a glass! I can't speak to the seafood, which is what Turner's is known for, but my family raved about their meals so I'm sure it's wonderful! read more

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I had a very disappointing experience at this restaurant. The food did not seem fresh, and I felt like it may have been reheated. After I returned home, I experienced stomach problems and diarrhea, which made me concerned about the food quality and cleanliness of this restaurant. In addition, the service was very unpleasant. A male employee with a mustache was not polite and did not make me feel welcome as a customer. His attitude and the way he spoke made me feel uncomfortable during my visit. I do not plan to come back to this restaurant again. I am sharing my experience so other customers can make their own decision before choosing to eat here. Please consider your choice carefully. read more

Love the ambiance! Food is awesome and great! A bit loud but all is well. Our server was awesome and all recommended food was the best. read more

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Positive: service very nice and attractive, fresh bread was a highlight and atmosphere. Negative: Food. Steak overcooked medium rare was medium well, pasta w/muscles lacking muscles (3 total) and heavy taste of lemon. 2 deserts dropped at the table and immediately had fruit flys landing on them, enough we couldn't even eat it. Disgusting. Bottom line, just go somewhere else. Not sure how this place gets such great reviews. read more

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This was the BEST dining experience I've ever had. The food was amazing, obviously but you can get good food anywhere. The service and atmosphere was one of a kind. There was this lovely older gentleman there and it seemed like his job was to walk around and befriend everyone. He was very helpful as well. I want to come back just to see him again. read more

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The place itself was nice, the service was attentive, the food was meh. I ordered calamari, fish and chips, and seafood medley. Everything needed a bit more salt... I would add salt to it but my salt shaker was broken it seemed like. The calamari was fried to a golden crisp. 3/5 The fish and chips seemed old... def old oil and overcooked. The batter is brownish black then golden . 2/5 The seafood medley was fine. Big portion. 3/5 I wished they had a different sauce for everything. It was the same orange sauce( maybe it was tartar sauce, kind of tasted like a Big Mac sauce). read more

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The food here is straight up rich and delicious, and the portions are huge, you will leave stuffed. I ended up coming back twice in just three days because it was that good. First night I went with the crab cakes, and the next night I tried the lobster pie, both were killer. Hands down, the mussels special is the appetizer you have to get. They're loaded with a rich, flavorful sauce, and the bits of sausage add just the right amount of spice. Tip: grab an extra piece of bread to soak up every last drop of that sauce. Honestly, though, the real standout is Torrie (hope I got the spelling right). She's an incredible waitress with such a big, fun personality. She's clearly someone who lives life on her own terms. Made the whole experience even better. Thank you for the excellent service. read more

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Server was attentive and very friendly. Muscles were from Canada and larger than I've seen. The sauce was to die for! read more

Good service, delicious food, and great atmosphere. Bonus: the place is haunted! Five stars. read more

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I visited Turner's twice in October and it is definitely worth the wait OR make a reservation. The first time I went they had a small bread bowl with clam chowder on the seasonal menu. This needs to be on the every day menu, as the bread was incredibly good and the clam chowder was amazing! I had a lobster roll as my main course and it was delicious and filled with huge pieces of lobster. The second time I went, I had mussels. They were plum and filling. Also, the second time I went, we sat at the oyster bar. I thought it would be annoying, but it was really fun. Each time we visited, the restaurant was packed, but the service was great. Definitely check it out! read more

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I was in the area for business and decided to go to Salem for dinner. After reading reviews I settled on Turner's. It was a great choice! Food was fabulous and we ate too much! We had a dozen oysters, crab cake, and two different style of mussels. All very fresh and so tasty! We also shared a 2.5 lb steamed lobster, and we barely touched the sides. Service was wonderful, all the waitress were very friendly. My only complain was that noise level was a little higher than I would like. Other than that, everything else was great. read more

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We came to Salem in October for Halloween, and this was the highlight of our trip. In fact, it was so good that I came all the way back to Salem just to eat here again because it was that good. The shrimp scampi blew me away along with the lobster bisque. Absolutely delicious. Those were among the most ordered items here and they didn't disappoint. In my opinion, Turner's Seafood is better than most of the restaurants in Boston including North End. read more

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Very nice place. Service 10/10. Littleneck clams outstanding. Fish and chips New England crispy and fresh. Lobster Bisque was killer. Fresh baked bread well worth the $4. Drinks tasty. House salad very good. Whole family loved their meals. Could not recommend strongly enough. Roughly $50-60 per person. read more

Stopped in for lunch while we were in Salem and had some great food. We didn't have a reservation but we waited in line and only waited about 15 mins. It was a Monday so I'm guessing it's even busier during the weekend. They have lots of seating inside, outside seating and two bars. The inside was very cool. I got the haddock sandwich and it was very good. My friend got the lobster bisque and that was great and then she got the clams linguine and it was a little too garlicky. Overall not bad prices for seafood! read more

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Stopped in for lunch for our day at Salem. I made reservations in advance by a few weeks. Glad we did. Lines for a lot of restaurant there before they evened opened. I got clam chowder and it's was ok, a little runny, clams tender. Wasn't the best or the worse either. Got the whole belly fried clams and they was on the small side with small bellies. They was ok and also got the steamers, they was ok. It was tough taking the neck skin of the necks. Food could have been better especially being close to the coast. Service was very slow. read more

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