Turner's Seafood
Turner's Seafood
Baked Haddock
Toffee
Clam Chowder
Clam Chowda
a plate of steamed mussels
Shucking away
Lobster Risotto Cake
Lobster bisque and Clam Chowder
Baked Shrimp
Mussels in a beer cream broth
Crab Crusted Pollock
Lo Mein & Veg Salad Mkt
Haddock piccata
Little neck
Calamari fried
Lobster roll ($35)
Linguine with clams (bottom) and the sausage with shrimp.
Hot lava cake and espresso martini
Outside
shellfish, mussels, food, oysters, oysters and mussels
menu
Jim S.
Jun 2, 2024
We hadn't been to Turner's for a while and so we thought we'd give it a go. Glad we did. They have a really good menu and the food is excellent. (Suggest looking at the menu online first as the pictures help.) We started off with a glass of Chardonnay and some very fresh oysters. Delish. My wife had a watermelon salad which she loved (not my thing) and I had a cup of very creamy clam chowder. We had some bread which unfortunately they charge you for. (They had a bunch of crab specials that night but we can take or leave crab.)For entrees, my wife had Portugese Fish Stew. She liked it but has had better. I tasted it and there was cinnamon in it. I don't know why anybody puts cinnamon in anything but a hot toddy. It ruins everything and that's all you can taste. I had the lobster pie which comes in a coffee cup-size cup and looks bigger in the picture. But no matter. It was delicious and with everything else, there was plenty to eat. It was like having baked stuffed lobster without all the freaking work. They kept flashing a picture of delicious-looking strawberry shortcake on a big screen but we passed as A) we didn't need more calories and B) we were stuffed. Only quibble here is that on the table was a card that strongly suggested (ORDER NOW) we scan the QR code and order ourselves. We assumed that's what they wanted us to do and struggled with connecting with the Internet till the waitress came over and said it was a COVID thing and it would be easier to just order through her. Really? Take those off the table, guys. Confusing. Pre-tip price - $187. Steep, but it was our anniversary and no, we didn't tell the restaurant as we don't like the attention. Would we go back? Absolutely, even though it's a 25-minute drive. There's a lot of other things on the menu to try.
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Garrett D.
Sep 27, 2024
In 3 years of living nearby Turner's became our favorite date night spot. The raw bar is an awesome spot to sit, with a front row seat the the shucking station and seafood steamers. Their raw littlenecks and cherrystones are always super fresh and they serve an assortment of delicious pasta dishes that rival those found in Boston's north end. I love the linguini with clams and my wife says the sausage with shrimp is one of her favorite dishes of all time.
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Monica S.
Nov 11, 2023
For our last meal in Boston, we got reservations on Halloween night. They weren't needed because it was dead lol. I don't recall our waitress' name but she was so warm and genuine, even at closing time, and we truly appreciated our time with her.The area seems to be super cute and the restaurant gives a 30s feel that was very nice. The bisque was tasty, my husband's chowder was good (Tavern at the End of the World wins though), apparently the oysters were the best he's ever had (we are comparing these with WA, CA and Ensenada oysters), and my dish, although would've benefitted from some seasoning, was truly tasty. The quality of the fish was, all around, fresh and actually tasty. I haven't had scallops taste so fresh and scallop-y since Spain, the haddock was fluffy and warm, and the shrimp were fat and juicy. I chose the veggies au jour and it was simple gourds, but they too were tasty. I would've preferred a variety of veggies but whatever. Oh, and the mash tasted like actual potatoes and cream! My husband did have an issue with his wedges - he found them to be over toasted. Honestly, to me, they were fine, but I do like toasty things. The truffle was fragrant and definitely present in the flavoring. I'm honestly so sad that we are so far for more visits, but we definitely recommend!
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M S.
Sep 4, 2024
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.
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Brian L.
Feb 27, 2023
I love the interior and the busy-ness of this place certainly indicates it's popularity. I sort of regret my selection, which was a piece of fish basically swimming in heavy cream. I know-it's what I ordered, but it wasn't something I could'nt've made at home. My dining companions had dishes that looked excellent and they loved it. Great atmosphere and I'd come back to try other dishes.
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Toni T.
Feb 14, 2024
This place never disappoints - the food is delicious and the drinks are amazing (Melrose location--Salem is just ok, to me)! This is my second review, and it has gotten better. I kept it simple and ordered the tuna "nachos", they're so delicious with the wasabi aioli and the NE Haddock Dinner. I had no complaints. If you like a good meal,--it isn't cheap (in quality and price)--and you're in the mood for seafood, then head over to Turner's!! ...in Melrose.
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P B.
Sep 6, 2023
Fabulous service, fabulous food..We stopped in for a seafood dinner, and were pleasantly surprised.We started with the lobster bisque and clam chowder.The lobster bisque was rich, creamy, flavorful, and had chucks of lobster.The clam chowder was thick, and had potato, onion, and clams.The baked haddock was delicious, buttered and tender. Our sides included a loaded baked potato (butter, bacon, and sour cream) and summer veggie medley.Our dessert was decadent. The chocolate lava cake with an espresso martini. Best hot lava cake ever, and the martini was a dessert in itself.The best part was our server, Charlotte. Thank you for a great evening.
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Latisha S.
Apr 1, 2024
Easy to make reservation which was important as I was from out of state! The best lobster roll ever!!!! That's it! That's the review! Go get it!!!!
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Nicholas W.
Sep 3, 2024
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.
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Sarah J.
May 1, 2024
Oh Turner's! What a delight to have in the city of Melrose! Very cozy atmosphere. When you walk in, there's a nice and small size bar to your left and a small dining area. Then on the right, there's a larger bar, also known as the oyster bar, and larger size dining area.They have some good beers on draft and make some delicious cocktails. For food, I ordered the swordfish dinner. I changed it up to make it healthier due to my diet, but I ordered the swordfish with lemon juice with rice and broccoli. Cooked phenomenally and was delicious! My partner ordered the haddock piccata over rice, instead of pasta, and loved it!Overall, highly recommend! Instead of eating at home tonight, (Turn)er's your arm and give it a try! You won't regret it!
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