Once the cultural and current affairs hub north of Boston where 19th century luminaries, most notably John Quincy Adams, Henry David Thoreau, Daniel Webster, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Ralph Waldo Emerson lectured on literature, science, and government through the acclaimed Salem Lyceum Society, in historic Lyceum Hall, and where Alexander Graham Bell famously made the first public demonstration of the telephone, today the storied Hall is the thoughtfully adapted home of Turner’s Seafood at Lyceum Hall, and the recent transformation of this architectural gem’s 2nd Floor, where celebrity speakers-of-the-day performed.

For the restoration of Lyceum Hall’s 2nd Floor, we enlisted the renowned Boston architectural firm, Neimitz Design to preserve and create a stylish blend of period and modern, a casual elegance for special functions and events…rehearsal dinners, anniversaries, business meetings and presentations, employee appreciation, baby and bridal showers, awards recognition …celebrations to corporate.

The Loft
Warmth, charm and history exudes throughout The Loft, the rich graining of restored wide board floors, a grand fireplace, exposed brick, light-filled windows reaching up to massive beams, custom chandeliers… further to the vaulted ceiling accented by skylights. Complete with a marble bar and a flight of stairs to a balcony-style space overlooking the room, the Loft accommodates up to 40 guests.

The Ballroom
The Ballroom’s more refined, contemporary style blends period detail… exposed brick, stately fireplace, high ceilings with custom chandeliers, carpeted floors, plush curtains treatments accenting well-proportioned windows and true to its name, a section of dance floor… overall, a relaxed elegance accommodating 60 plus guests.

Group Tours in Salem
Planning a school trip or tour bus group? Looking to stop in for a quick bite to eat with a more affordable budget? Our Salem restaurant is the perfect venue offering New England’s freshest seafood in our authentic restaurant. Contact Susanne at susanne@turners-seafood.com to reserve your space.

Freshly prepared New England Clam Chowder from Turner's Seafood in Salem, MA in a white bowl with a silver spoon in the chowder and oyster crackers on the saucer.
Freshly prepared New England Clam Chowder from Turner's Seafood in Salem, MA in a white bowl with a silver spoon in the chowder and oyster crackers on the saucer.
A close up of fresh Asian Tuna Nachos from Turner's Seafood in Salem, MA.
An elegant set-up of 3 round tables in the warmly lit Loft at Turner's Seafood in Salem, MA.
A cropped close-up photo of freshly made lobster bisque in a white bowl with saucer from Turner's Seafood in Salem, MA.
2 elegantly set round tables in the warmly lit loft at Turner's Seafood in Salem, MA.
A close-up display of sliders on a wooden board and crabcakes with green garnish to the right of the sliders
A 3-tier seafood tower in front of a dim-lit window at Turner's Seafood in Salem, MA.
A close up bacon wrapped scallops on a wooden skewer.
A wedge of chocolate torte dessert with a drizzle of chocolate syrup underneath and a scoop of vanilla icecream.
A display of a vareity of appetizers by a window sill in Turner's Seafood in Salem, MA.
A display of 13 freshly made creme brulee desserts on a silver table in the kitchen of Turner's Seafood in Salem, MA.