Phantom Gourmet: Great 8 French Fries

Served crispy, hot and perfectly seasoned, nothing beats a great plate of French fries. These are the 8 Greatest orders Phantom has ever found.

Charlestown Rathskellar
Charlestown, RI

Kicking off the Great 8 is the Charlestown Rathskellar in Charlestown, Rhode Island, where you can toss around some horseshoes while tossing back a few beers. And if you're looking for a snack to share, you can't go wrong with Rathskellar's ultra-addictive fries. Punched to order, these spuds come in one of three styles - topped with truffled pecorino, loaded with bacon, cheddar, sour cream and chives, or slathered in an indulgent short rib gravy.

Halfway Café
Multiple locations

With six locations across Massachusetts, the Halfway Cafe offers comfortable seating, a fully stocked bar and free popcorn. While the menu boasts juicy burgers and meaty wings, it's the hand cut, hall of fame French fries that keep Phans coming back. They're the perfect complement to any entree, from a plate of tender steak tips to the Double H- an oversized buffalo chicken sandwich smothered with cheddar cheese.

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The Local
Newton, Wayland, Wellesley

Another Great 8 winner is The Local. With locations in Newton, Wayland, and Wellesley, this neighborhood spot serves fare you don't often find in a suburban beer bar. Those in-the-know always start their meal with an order of fragrant, made from scratch Truffle Parmesan Fries. It's a two day process for these fries – cut and washed on Day 1, soaked overnight, then blanched on Day 2. Add salt, pepper, fresh herbs, imported grated parmesan cheese and a bit of white truffle oil.

Redd in Rozzie
Roslindale

Redd in Rozzie is a funky neighborhood spot in Roslindale Square that fries up just about anything, from clams to Southern style hush puppies. Their outstanding French Fries are served with spicy ketchup, cheese sauce and gravy served on the side, so you can either dip, or douse.

The Grill Next Door
Haverhill

The Grill Next Door in Haverhill is a cozy neighborhood restaurant that boasts made-from-scratch comfort food and lots and lots of beer, with over 36 craft brews available on draft. Their selection of fries is just as extensive, offering sticks smothered with gravy, loaded up with bacon, jack cheese and sour cream, or topped with grilled chicken and barbecue sauce.

Boston Burger Company
Boston, Cambridge, Somerville

Another Great 8 winner is The Boston Burger Company in Boston, Cambridge and Somerville. This spot serves some of the most creative burgers in all of New England. When it comes to fries, they're equally as inventive, with big bowls of thick cut fries served plain or tossed with toppings like garlic, shaved parmesan and butter. But the best fries to try are the BBC Sweet Potato Fries dusted with cinnamon sugar and topped with rich caramel sauce, making them the sweetest appetizer around.

Street
Portsmouth, NH

Street in Portsmouth, New Hampshire is a fun and funky space that features a menu full of the greatest street foods from around the globe. Each dish is as authentic as possible, from Mexican Cemitas to Korean Bimbimbap to crispy South American Yucca Fries drizzled in a zesty Peruvian lime sauce.

Saus
Boston

Rounding out the Great 8 is Saus in Boston. Located just steps from Faneuil Hall, this small eatery makes some of the best fries Phantom has ever found, all hand cut, fried up and presented in a traditional Belgian cone. While the fries are fantastic on their own, they're even better dipped in some signature sauces, like the garlicky Vampire Slayer or the cheesy bacon parmesan.

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