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Official Website: Phantom Gourmet
Location: Online
Cost: Free

Others to Consider: BostonCentral Restaurant Guide, WheretoDine.com, Zagat.com, Restaurants.com - Boston Area, TV Diner

Online companion to the popular television restaurant review show. Phantom dines anonymously in local restaurants and gives honest reviews.

Great Ate Section
'Great Ate' lists 8 of Phantom's favorite choices for dining in a certain category. Phantom's Great Ates are updated periodically according to his own dining experiences and your feedback.

Who is the Phantom?
We can't tell you that! But we can tell you this...

The Phantom is an anonymous restaurant critic who dines in disguise, never revealing his identity and always paying his own bills. That way, he serves up the most honest and trustworthy restaurant reviews possible. Other recognizable, announced critics frequently get special food and service. Phantom forgoes these perks so that his experience will reflect what you can expect when you visit a given restaurant.

Phantom's 'Restaurant Report Cards' provide a comprehensive look at the entire dining experience, from the food to the service to the atmosphere, even the parking. Each week Phantom also discovers a 'Hidden Jewel', a terrific, unusual place you might not find out about if it weren't for the all-knowing Phantom.

The Phantom Gourmet Television Show
The Phantom Gourmet's first television broadcast was on June 26, 1993. The Phantom Gourmet quickly developed a cult following, winning 'Best Talk Show' from Boston Magazine in 1994, and it's now the most recognized name in the region for restaurant reviews and food information. In September 2003, Phantom Gourmet, Inc. signed a deal with Viacom, bringing the Phantom Gourmet program to UPN38 Saturdays and Sundays from 11am-12noon. In addition, Phantom's 'Restaurant Report Card' segments air regularly on CBS 4 News at 4:30pm and UPN38's Nightcast at 10pm.

Phantom Gourmet Radio Show
In February 1995, WBZ 1030AM NEWSRADIO added the Phantom Gourmet to its Marconi award-winning broadcasts. The Phantom Gourmet is a ninety second feature that airs weekdays at 10:56AM and weekends at 2:56 PM and 3:56 PM.

Reviews

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Maine Diner, Wells, ME, Sat 3 May 2008

Went to the Maine Diner in Wells, Maine on the Phantom;s advice and tried the lobster roll and the Lobster Pie. The service was good, but the food was average and at best very expensive. Two meals, two cokes, and one dessert ran about $50 plus tip. Won't make that mistake again as we won't be going back.

Hot Dogs, Sat 3 May 2008

I recently tried Bad Dawgs Gourmet Hot Dogs in Lowell and this place rocks. No one else has over 40 different topings like these guys. I went in to eat one dog and left after 5. All the dogs are named after dog breeds so pick your favorite. Meaty, juicy dogs on a soft bun. Just addictive...

Sylvant Street Grille, Danvers, MA, Sat 2 Feb 2008

Be careful!! I lunched there this week with two friends. Two people ordered Manhattans, w/rocks on the side. They were charger 50 cents, each for the ice. I was not charged for the ice in my bloody mary. The manager would not come to the table, to explain their policy.

Great Chinese Food, Sat 2 Feb 2008

You have to try Chin Chin restaurant in salisbury mass.They have the freshest food and its amazing. service is also great and they just keep getting better.

Westside Kitchen, Fri 25 Jan 2008

If you are a fan of great food,harty homemade breafast and made from scratch delicious lunch specials try out this jewel of a restaurant tucked in South Boston,429 West Broadway (site of the old Brigham's parlor). The place is called Westside Kitchen and it's owner, Sy, will serve you the best of the best. Last year they were featured on Chronicle and were a great success. Don't miss this opportunity!!!! The phone # there is (617)268-0900 Have a great food experience!!

The Little Redsmokehouse, Fri 25 Jan 2008

the best ribs I have ever had, everything here is delicious, I have not had a bad meal, the owner is pleasant and very friendly I go at least once a week

Food, Thu 20 Dec 2007

Finnegans wake in Walpole Mass is probably the best Restaurant i have ever eaten in. The portions are big and the food is delicious.they have a big menu that has roast turkey dinner( cooked fresh every day), fresh fish,shepherds pie, the best Burger in Mass and my favorite, liver and onions topped with irish bacon.The lunch menu is huge and all under seven bucks.The staff are the best around and Tom Kerwin (owner) owes me a pint of Guiness if u publish this.

GREAT Food, Hidden Place, Sat 8 Dec 2007

Styx in Campton, New Hampshire...The owner/chef is outstanding! His maple cheesecake is to die for! His omelette made with smoked gouda and fresh spinach and mushrooms is heavenly. His blueberry stuffed French Toast is worth driving up to the north country. COME and try it if you don't believe me! This little place opened up just a few years ago and is a big time success here. It is ALMOST hidden from sight. It has a 'good ole boy' atmosphere...but the cooking is definitely GREAT and UNIQUE.

Carving Station, Sat 24 Nov 2007

I've walked by the Carving Station several times, thinking it was a knife shop. But after hearing the piece on the Phantom Gourmet I decided to check it out. The roast beef was not rare but medium, they were out of mixed greens and the gorgonzola mac & cheese was over cooked luke warm. I noticed the ham was sliced from a ham loaf and I almost fell over a couple of times trying to sit on their odd shaped stools. Overall, filling, but not worth walking to.

Little Red Smokehouse, Sun 18 Nov 2007

They have the best ribs I have ever had, the owner chef Bob Dylan) greets everyone and will tell you just how they were made. also other specialitites include pulled pork, turkey to die for. The best fried macoroni and cheese, chili and the best blueberry pie I have ever had.