Kind of a dump but food was very good and done right. Great for a quick sandwich, hotdog or hamburger. Fries very good and an order comes in a tray normally used for a hamburger and fries - it is enough for two so be warned. Prices very good for this area. read more

Served an amazing meal by Karen and her son. Ordered the lobster roll of course, the junior was well priced and certainly had a whole lobster in it, complete with claws on top. The offer a few ways for it to be served, lightly tossed with mayo, naked with butter on the side. Everyone can be happy. Also had the clam strips which were perfectly fried and yummy. The best was the fried fish sandwich. The piece of haddock was so huge it was folded over in the bun. The breading was light but tasty and it was cooked to perfection. While waiting they also gave us a free sample of their homemade pineapple Cole slaw. I'm not a fan of slaw in general but this was so fresh and flavorful I would order a whole side next time. They have great service and stories. Unassuming side of the road place that is well worth the stop! read more

This place was amazing. I had Both a lobster roll and "the big sex" which was crab meat and bacon. Omg that was so delicious. My husband went to pick it up and said that the wait was very long but worth it. read more

My oh my...doesn't get any better. Crab roll was like an epiphany of sweetness and loaded! Inexpensive @ $12. Lobster roll ($22) was best of the 5 or 6 so far. Bare bones and just great food! Worth a return visit read more

Initially drove past Karen's and glad I went back! I ordered the crab roll and it was AWESOME! The portions were big and the quality is amazing. Definitely happy I stopped. read more

This is a little dive stand on the side of road but was one of the best lobsters rolls I have had in Maine. Friendly service and a ton of lobster on the roll! We will be back to this one for sure! read more

Karen's Hideaway - Seafood Near Me - Boothbay, Maine

I was told the service may be slow but the food would be good. Spot on advice. Shared fried clams, fried scallops and a burger. We were not disappointed and my daughter raved about the pineapple slaw. We bought lobster at the store next door as they had the best prices we had seen all week, $6.99 per pound. read more

Worth stopping on the side of the road. In fact we ended up coming back every day of our stay in Boothbay. The highlights were the grilled cheese with lobster and the lobster roll - just lots of fresh lobster (lots!), a little mayo (but you can have it naked) and a roll. The fish (haddock) and chips was delicious as well. Yum. read more

The slaw was amazing with just the right amount if pineapple to be refreshing and the lobster roll delivered plenty of perfectly cooked lobster. Definitely worth going back for more. read more

Excellent! Delicious lobster rolls! Great chips and fries. Amazing pineapple coleslaw!

We are camping not far from Karens and decided to stpp in once we had read the reviews. The lobster rolls were the best we've ever had. Will be visiting again before the week is out. read more

Very disappointing considering the rave reviews. We ordered the large lobster roll which was served on a hot dog sized bin. Overpriced for what it was, but tasted OK. Wouldn't go back. read more

Awesome lobster rolls! The small roll was at least a whole lobster. Delish. Can't wait to go back.

Ok - here is the bottom line - you are going to be eating along a busy road adjacent to a parking lot with zero view of any water in sight - so the setting is bad. That being said - the quality and quantity of the lobster in the large lobster roll is unreal. My wife and I stayed in three different towns over a six day period up and down the coast of Maine eating lobster rolls everywhere we went - Karen's by far had the freshest, largest, most delicious lobster roll by far. They compensate for the not so great location with an unreal product, don't miss this place. read more

Our group has been having lobster rolls and we thought we'd change it up a bit and try some crab rolls. Karen's was recommended to us and Wow! The crab roll with bacon was amazing and it was only $10! Their pineapple coleslaw and fried clams were also excellent! read more

Food was excellent! Crab dip was perfect not to thick and comes with delicious tortilla chips. I got fried shrimp and a bleu cheese burger and both were outstanding! Service was attentive and friendly! 5 out of 5! read more

Amazing food and great service. I had the burger a few times and it was awesome. The big sexy crab and bacon sandwich is also worth trying. Great experience overall read more

First thought - this place looks kind of sketchy. However, the lobster rolls were amazing! So so yummy, my boyfriend got "the big sexy" and said it was the best. I would absolutely come again and the woman up front was so sweet, she made our experience that much better. Highly recommend this place! read more

This is a must if you are in the area. Amazing food. The fish basket is an entire side of fish. The Big Sexy and lobster grilled cheese are a must try. Family owned. Very friendly and they remember you if you come back. Food is filling and made fresh daily. read more

If you like crabmeat, this is the place! The "Big Sexy" is the bomb! Tons of crabmeat and two thick slices of bacon on a toasty roll....some old good! Don't be put off by the funky appearance, this is down home! read more

What a great food stand just outside of Boothbay Harbor on Rt 27. Lobster roll is deliciously fresh and packed with meat. Outside seating is available. Don't come here for the view, but don't dismiss this place either. No doubt these folks know how to prepare seafood! read more

A surprise stop as we headed back after a two-week holiday! Oh my! Karen and her daughter in law cooked us two small lobster rolls, naked version which only has buttahhh! Small French fries are very delish and huge. Don't miss this fabulous tiny spot! You'll make it a regular stop. read more

A rip-off. Small lobster roll is puny for the $18. Hot dog was even smaller. Try someplace else!

Super nice people serving excellently portioned high quality lobster rolls. Don't let the low key appearance fool you.

I stopped by on the way into Boothbay. Little shacks on the side of the road normally have great potential but I must say I wasn't impressed. I ordered the crab melt. It barely had any crab on it! Plus the melt was hardly melted. The cheese was still solid. My boyfriend got the lobster BLT and was also disappointed with the amount of meat. The tomatoes and lettuce were anything but fresh. Would not recommend to anyone. read more

We ate there three times in two days. The grilled cheese w/ lobster was our favorite followed by the Big Sexy, which was a crab sandwich with bacon. Omg! Karen and family were so wonderful. What a gem of a little family operation. They steered us to a great inexpensive hotel too! read more

Fabulous! Best crab roll ever, very fresh, nicely toasted bun, huge! The family loved the lobster rolls, served 'naked', with butter on a hoagie toasted roll. Excellent pineapple Cole slaw too. These folks are very accomodating, also made the grandkids a nice BLT. Do NOT miss this place if you want the best in Maine! read more

Wife and I decided to check out this little place after reading the reviews. The other reviews were straight on. I had the big dawg lobster roll, it was absolutely filled with lobster meat and had 4 claws on top. The lobster meat was tender and sweet and some of the best tasting lobster that I've ever had. Karen said she hand picks the lobsters every day. It shows in the quality of the food. Wife had meat from two lobsters deep fried. It also was a generous amount of lobster and it was delicious deep fried. If your not sure if you would like it Karen will let you try a bite to see. I must say that the pineapple slaw was also delicious. Will be going back for another meal before we leave. read more

We decided on Karen's because of Yelp and believe me Yelp led us to the most outstanding lobster roll experience ever. I'm so glad we persisted until we spotted the roadside restaurant. It's not fancy but so what. The food and hospitality were a true pleasure. Lobster mounded higher than I dared hope. I only wish I had a big enough appetite to order the crab roll too. read more

Had lunch here today and I wished I had stopped here much earlier. This food is delicious, seriously get off the beaten path and try this place. We ordered the crab melt, grilled cheese and lobster, and the lobster roll. It was well worth it!!! Everything tasted fresh. The crab melt is fresh crab meat with cheese on Texas toast, all the flavors complemented each other. The bread was perfect and the crab meat was delicious and flavorful. The grilled cheese with lobster and the lobster roll were jam packed with lobster meat and not just bland old lobster meat, but fresh succulent meat. One of the best things about this experience was the people. The owner is the best. She allowed us to sample the pineapple Cole slaw which was original and very good. She also let us try her deep fried lobster meat, so so good. You should definitely try it here. You haven't had lobster in Booth bay till you try this place. read more

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I'm still dreaming of the lobster roll from Karen's Hideaway. We stopped on our way into boothbay upon the recommendation of a local, and boy are we glad we stopped! While the place itself isn't much - barely would have noticed it from the road - the lobster roll was delicious! And big portions of lobster - the best we had in Maine. Karen herself was friendly and kind! Would highly recommend!! read more

Best lobster rolls anywhere.crab meat rolls are great also. The prices are great and won't rob your wallet. The people are friendly and greet you with a big hi. This place is a gem. read more

We were there this summer and found the most awesome lobster deals! We ate there or almost every lunch or dinner it was so good. You will not find a better traditional lobster shack in the area. A+++ in our minds. read more

The best, biggest, freshest and most reasonably priced lobster roll. Anywhere. Ever. Outstanding!!!

The BEST naked lobster roll ever! Huge amounts of lobster.

Traveled to the area with a group in August of 2015 and stayed at Shore Hills Campground. We as a group chose to eat at Karen's several times during our stay. The food was good and service was friendly. The best fried clam strips that I have ever had. I would definitely recommend this place. read more