Turner's Seafood at Lyceum Hall -Salem

Our group of 10 wanted a quick bite and a local recommended Turner's Seafood for Clam Chowder, said it was the best in the area. So we went in and I tried the Clam Chowder while others tried the oyster appetizer, calamari, fish & chips and even the Mac & Cheese. The Clam Chowder was very good, and everyone else who had it and the other items we ordered agreed that this place is worthy. It looks a bit fancy, but casual dress is perfect. Our waiter John was also fantastic! If you are in Salem and want some Chowder, this is your place!

What a phenomenal night of seafood. I basically had everything that had clams in it, and my daughter had everything that had crabs in it. We both ate until we were so stuffed we couldn’t walk :-) When you walk in you are greeted with one of the most delightful smells… The garlic butter scent just hangs in this restaurant. We tried to order a variety of food, but we did hit a wall. It was one of those experiences where you are super disappointed to be full because you just wanna keep eating. I am a huge fan of clam chowder and they have one of the best. My daughter loves crab legs, and she continued to search for missed bits. It’s a bit busy, and I could tell that the server was slightly overwhelmed, but she was super friendly and apologetic. We of course, did not mind waiting because he gave us time to savor. The clam strips were delectable. Not too rubbery - just the right crispness. Take it for a chubby chick :-) this is your seafood hang out.

We went on a weekend, the weather was a little chilly. The food was amazing, the clam chowder bread bowl was delicious wish it had a few more clams and potatoes in it though. I feel like the regular bowl not the bread bowl would have been better. The chicken fingers just needed a little salt and they were delicious. The lobster bisque was unbelievable so damn good it was ridiculous!!!!

This was recommended to us and we were not disappointed! The place was packed but we were able to grab bar seats. Oysters were of course fresh and delicious. The clam chowder bread bowl was absolutely amazing. Creamy and luscious with great clam flavor. The bread here is apparently famous and we can’t deny that. Crusty, warm and so, so good! The star of the night though was the lobster scampi. Good lord have mercy was this dish good! It was just perfect. Go there and get this like now.

Literally the best lobster bisque I’ve ever had in my life, and my husband would agree. You should have seen his face when he tried the first taste. I’ve never actually seen this reaction from him when trying food. He even ordered a second bowl. The calamari was fantastic. The crab cake wasn’t the best ever, but maybe I was just full at that point. Also, solid cocktails. This place would be added to our regular rotation if we were locals.

During our recent trip, we were so impressed with Turner’s Seafood that we dined there twice! The Baked Stuffed Shrimp was exceptional-It was so delightful that I ordered it both times we visited.  We also enjoyed the lobster bisque, which was creamy and flavorful, perfectly complementing our meals. The restaurant’s selection of beers was impressive, offering a variety that paired well with our seafood dishes. The atmosphere and service at Turner’s Seafood made our dining experience truly memorable. It’s rare to find a place that combines excellent food, drink, and ambiance so seamlessly.

You definitely need to go eat at Turner's if you are ever in Salem! All the seafood pasta dishes were amazing! The service was fantastic and the drinks were really good. I recommend a reservation.

My favourite meal while touring Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine and Massachusetts! Our hotel staff recommended we try Turner's for dinner as we asked for their opinion about best seafood close to our hotel. Although she had not eaten there herself, she said many guests enjoyed it there. It was about a 15 minute drive from our hotel so we decided to try it....so glad we did!! We got the last parking spot outside of the restaurant, and there aren't many. We were greeted immediately and seated right away. The various menus were a little overwhelming, with so many food and beverage options. I selected the "Seafood Medley Entree" $37, which came with haddock follet, shrimp and scallops, and chose cauliflower mash and garlic spinach as my sides. It was simply delicious! I rarely order fish, so this was a gamble for me. It was amazing, flaky and very tasty, with a crumb made feom rizt crackers. The shrimp and scallops were perfect! I asked our server to relay to the Chef how impressed I was by the quality and taste of the meal, let alone the size! Our server was very helpful, friendly and attentive and food came out pretty fast. The vibe and atmosphere was comfortable with nice lighting and we had a tall table booth. I highly recommend having a meal here, very rarely do I rate any restaurant with 5 stars, this might be only the 2nd time ever!