This is the place to scratch your lobster itch. True, you can't drive through Midcoast Maine without tripping over dozens of these shacks, but if you find yourself on Rt 27 near Boothbay Harbor, skip everyone else and come here. A quick 10 minute drive from more popular spots in town, you'll avoid the long lines at other places and get (in my opinion) a superior lobster roll. Friendly folks, and it feels like you're just hanging out in Karen's back yard. Get a live lobster packed to go next door. 100% Maine.

We were up in Maine mid-April and looking for a fun lunch spot that was dog friendly and had good food. Not much was open, especially any place with outdoor seating after striking out in Boothbay Harbor, we spotted Karen's on the way out. We didn't see it at first and had to turn around and go back. Boy, were we glad we did!. My wife doesn't eat seafood, so we didn't have high hopes but her burger was fresh and amazingly good. My lobster roll was perfect. This is NOT a tourist trap, this is the real deal, this is the place that the locals go and it's quite "rustic". The locals we met were super friendly and a pleasure to chat with. Karen is a gem and we greatly enjoyed our conversation with her.

Just left Karen's with takeout. The food smelled so amazing we had to start eating. We got the combo and picked scallops and Haddock. The scallops melt in your mouth like butter. Food was fresh, hot and delicious! We will definitely be back. Karen was very friendly and kind.

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, Mich

Friendly little lobster shack on the side of the road that offers non-seafood options for those in the group that aren't interested in lobster, scallops, clams, fish and other tasty goodies. We got the fried seafood combo, and it was huge!!! We left way too full, but also very happy. Highly recommended!

The big boy does not play. Karen was super nice and let me try both the slaw and the potato salad when I couldn't choose and they were both awesome

We stopped at Karen’s Hideaway on our way to Boothbay Harbor and had a great meal. We ordered 2 small lobster rolls and 1 big boy lobster roll. The lobster rolls were really good, with no shortage of lobster meat. The side cole slaw and potato salads had great flavor as well.

Absolutely delicious, favorite seafood place in the neighborhood! The shrimp is perfectly breaded and doesn’t have that dirt grit. Salads were nice too.