As many of you know, my favorite local restaurant is Turner's Seafood Grille and Market. About four years ago, Turner's underwent a major renovation that provided more seating and expanded the raw bar (my favorite spot.) During the winter months, the place is brimming with locals and out-of-towners alike. Expect a long wait if you forget to call ahead (after 5 PM) to be "put on the list".
Here are my favorites:
An ice cold UFO with lemon. The shrimp sautee absolutely buried in garlic. (You can sniff out someone who dined at Turner's, the night before, a mile away.)The steamers, lightly and perfectly seasoned. The lobster taco has great heat. The buffalo scallops with extra hot sauce. A new item is the mussells-made-your-way. I prefer them Belgium (Belgian) style. This alone with a basket of bread makes for a meal.
For lunch the tuna melt is my only choice - fresh tuna with Swiss cheese and a sweet japanese sauce. For a dinner entree, I always get the haddock picatta. Lose the linguini for fries - it is the ultimate combination.
Warning, do not leave the building until you have ordered the chocolate fallen cake with ice cream on top. You will not regret it!
If you are doing the open house circuit on a Sunday, make sure to visit Turner's afterwards, sit at the raw bar, order and ice cold beer and some apps. It is the perfect way to wrap up the day.
Turners is located at 506 Main Street in Melrose. Call ahead on the day-of, but only after 5 PM, to be put "on the list" for that evening.
Closed on MOndays
Dining Room: Lunch- Tuesday-Saturdays 11:30-2:30, Dinner- Tuesday-Thursday 5-9, Friday and Sat., 5-10, Sunday 4-8 PM.
Oyster Bar: Tues-Sat. 11:30 AM - closing, Sunday, 3-closing.
www.restaurant.com/turners
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