I have been reading the forums on this site for over 2 years. I enjoy reading the viewpoints of the people who are lucky enough to live year around in the area I consider my second home. I live in Salem, MA and I spend every weekend in the lake region from Memorial Day to Columbus Day. Our 2nd home is in Meredith. During all this time that I have enjoyed the different forums I have never felt compelled like I do today to come to the defense of one of our favorite restaurants. Karen & Barry's.... Now before I go any further I dont personally know Karen or Barry - we do however, enjoy their restaurant numerous time a month during the summer months. I agree with the previous poster - are their "better" restaurants: ie: The Woodshed, The Brass Heart, The Common Man in Ashland, Canoe, The Coe House... yeah there are... and if you got a $100 bucks in your wallet & dont mind waiting 90 minutes for a table on a Saturday night... have at it... But for those summer Saturday nights when we have been either on the boat or the bike all day and we just want a comfortable, delicious meal- we head for Karen & Barry's. Barry your lasagna is to die for. I have cravings for it on winter weekends. We have even driven to the lake in December to have your lasagna
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So people can say what they will, and believe what they will, but if you want a great dinner, surrounded by nice people, and excellent prices you can not go wrong, in my opinion, with a dinner at Karen & Barry's. Karen greets us at the door & waitresses are pleasant, & clean !!. Service is always good. The bathroom is clean but could use some updating... but again... we are not at the MILL RESTAURANTS... (24 days until Spring
) ...Dont worry Barry there are people that know and appreciate what you do and one persons angry posting isnt gonna change my mind...