7 Ways to Celebrate The Season(al)

Tomorrow, no matter what the weather brings, the seasonal restaurants of Salem and their dedicated fans will mark the return of .

After a political winter filled with , these celebrations will be particularly sweet.

One business has been celebrating this day for three decades, while the remainder have joined the festivities over the last five years.

• : The Queen of Salem's seasonal eateries has been in business since 1981. Diane and Lee Wolf are introducing a new chef and a new menu. Lobster pierogis, lobster over polenta and a fishermen's stew using daily available seafood will be featured. The Shanty will open at noon with entertainment starting at 8 p.m. House band, VEIN, will be featured.

• One of the newer places in town, Polonia will open at 11 a.m. while 8 p.m. marks the start of the featuring complimentary hors d'oeuvres and the music of Clay Ventre and the Bond Girls. A variety of sangrias are available this year, and the business will also feature a Sunday Brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• : The "howling" to celebrate the second season will begin at 11:30 a.m. Festivities rev up at 8:30 p.m. with free Mexican food and buffalo wings. On tap will be products from Ipswich Brewing and Peak Organic Brewery. Local blues singer Lee Hawkins will perform beginning at 8:30 p.m. There will also be Red Sox and Revolution tickets available in a raffle.

• : Also marking a second season, Seaport opens at 11:30 a.m. Seaport is the exclusive Salem source of the Belgian brew Hennepin. A new addition to the menu will be an herb roasted half-chicken. At 8 p.m. you can settle in and listen as the very talented and well-known Erinn Brown Band does its thing.

• : Celebrate the repeal of Prohibition with the hardened rum runners on . 62 opens its doors at 5 p.m. with old school cocktails and complimentary hors d' oeuvres. Dinner reservations are recommended.

• : For the first time since January 15, Coven will be able to offer you a fine wine with your salad or a cold beer with your lunch. Stop in for fresh-made sandwiches or desserts and wish Rob and Jen a successful spring/summer 2011.

• Lakay Island: Though the liquor license hasn't come back from the State House, that is no reason not to stop in and visit Salem's newest full-service restaurant. Experience the Caribbean in the middle of the City. Jerk chicken, boulette, and beef tassot are on the menu along with some standard American fare.

Check out our photos of your favorites restaurants getting ready for the festivities.