Karen's Hideaway — Restaurant in Boothbay

I'm intrigued and rather shocked at the 4.6 rating. Usually, I'm very agreeable with my experiences and the ratings by the majority of fellow google raters.

We walked up to the building confused on exactly where to go. A lack of employees in either building added to my initial confusion.

We stopped specifically for an authentic Maine lobster roll. After seeing lobsters in an aquarium in a run down garage building, I should've maybe tried a different place. The lobster tank inside was not clean and mold was in the top of the tank. Another reason I should've ran.

I had no idea the price of the lobster roll and ordered based on what I expected the price to be for an out in the middle of nowhere place. No prices were listed. After I ordered it, I was told $30. I should've ran. Fast. And far.

The lobster roll was served on an amazingly buttery flavored but incredibly small undersized hot dog roll. Very mediocre and very lightly seasoned/sauced lobster chunks were stacked on the bun. It was soooooo CHEWY and it took forever to swallow. It was served with chips and the smallest container or coleslaw in the history of any of the New England states. Don't spit on my face and tell me it's just raining outside. This place is STEEPLY overpriced for what you get.

Lastly, marijuana smoke smells disgusting and I don't want my clothes saturated with that thick fungus'y smell of rank stank weed. That's all I smelled while waiting a while for the aforementioned $30 lobster mini roll.

Ps....I choked some pepto afterwards.........

Husband and I finally returned to Booth Bay, Me after probably 5 years, I must say when you snooze, you loose! I love this area and it didn’t take long to realize it. Won’t happen again! I do remember eating at Karen’s Hideaway and upon arriving at our Campground, we made a bee line the next day for an early dinner. Karen and her husband are the most nicest and kind people!! Hub and I both got large Lobster Rolls, each one with 1/2 pound of meat nestled in a buttered, toasted hot dog bun. Hub had his with light mayo, I had mine naked with drawn butter. We both had her delicious potato salad made with bacon and cheese. Very good hot fries as well. That Lobster was so perfectly cooked and so tender. We both were in Hog Heaven!! We had very little conversation because are mouths were full of lobster goodness. It was fantastic! We got a tour of the live Lobster tanks, Karen’s husband Garry even posed with two lobsters for me, he has the great gift of gab, lucky me! Other than Lobster and Crab rolls, you can get Hamburgers and Hot dogs and dinners. A great road side place to eat, many picnic tables with umbrellas to eat your food. Save yourself the aggravation of going downtown trying to find a parking spot, just pull up and plenty of parking and enjoy the fresh air and a Delish, fresh Lobster or Crab roll. Must try Karen’s, Debbie and Bob,...

We have been coming to Boothbay Harbor for many years and have had many dinners in town at almost every restaurant. Sometimes you just get tired of seafood and want a burger instead. In my opinion, the prices of a burger in town have become outrageous - not a lot of bang for your buck. We decided to try Karen's Hideaway, and boy, are we glad we did. I had the BEST burger I ever had in all my times coming to BBH. I had the Cowboy Burger. It was huge and cooked to perfection! The price was also a pleasant surprise...only $12.00 for a huge burger, coleslaw (which was also delicious with small pieces of pineapple added,) and a bag of chips. Compare that to an $18.00 (much smaller burger) purchased at one of the places in town and you'll agree that Karen's Hideaway is worth the...