Carriage House - Boothbay

We asked ourselves in our hotel and some people beat the carriage house. we called and made reservations for 7:30 and we were asked to come 7:45. we went at 7:43 and waited just a few minutes. we sat next to a few people from arizona and had a good talk with them while we waited for our server. the kitchen was busy like the staff. it took a while before we got water and drinks. it took a because to get our server also introduced us. our server was amelia, an Irish woman with a lovely accent, she took our command and whispered away. while we waited for our dinners, the couple was served next to us, unfortunately the order was wrong, the couple had ordered a hamburger and instead got the iron steak entree. after the chat with the server she returned her hanger steak back. 20 minutes later our order came up and my wife’s scampi looked great like my coat hanger steak. except the steak was cold. the carrots and the green beans were warm so my server was apprehended and took the plate back into the kitchen when it was returned, I had now a medium good hanging steak instead of medium rare. not really a big problem, but disappointed to say the least. it was a bit chewing. my server wanted to send it back, but my wife was almost done, it was late to make the steak, I thought we would try the cream robe. It was just okay. all in all, I am not sure that we would eat here again on the basis of the price and experience. I'm pretty sure the hanger steak i was served was the same steak that was served next to us. our server has tried to remove the escape, but on mysterious wise the owner or management was no longer there. amelia was a tasty bite and made our experience worth.

We went on Taco Tuesday. The tacos were the worst we had ever had! No flavor or spicing apparent. In desperation we asked for hot sauce. They only had Tabasco, which does not lend itself to Mexican food. Hopefully the owners will wise up and offer Frank's Hot Sauce, or Cholula plus some picked jalapeno rings, at least, and fresh cilantro to sprinkle over the top. We know that traditionally Maine doesn't use a lot of hot sauce and chilies, but, hey, international foods are here to stay!

It’s the BEST around! Great food, friendly waitstaff, awesome Chef!

I've visited this restaurant 3 separate occasions. Twice were winter stops and I tended to cozy up in the bar area for beverages and dinner. My favorite apps are the oysters and calamari. The fish chips are excellent, and I hear the reuben is amazing, too. In the summer, be careful to avoid the west deck if dining prior to sunset. The sun can beam down on you pretty intently. Great restaurant. Will return.

Beware of Jesse Mackie! Was told he was the one that stole a wife’s purse out the back area! He is also known for selling drugs while at work. He thinks he can do what he wants to people!