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    Fat Arnie's Sandwich Shop

    4.8 (21 reviews)
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    Appolonia spicy Italian
    Eve R.

    Mr found out about this spot earlier this week, so we made time on a Sunday afternoon to pick up some sammies to go! Couple things worth noting: it's tucked inside a neighborhood bar on Indianola. Parking can be tricky but there's more around back and just down a bit closer to Savor. Inside the bar, just head to the back inside window to order. They have a menu with some notes and updates, also. Seems chicken sandwiches will be back soon which might be the thing I try next. Also, on Saturdays, you can order a pound of chicharron for $20. A bit about costs: I think it's a bit expensive. A single empanada is $5. There are price breaks for larger quantities ordered. Italian sub and double patty burgers are each $13. The Appolonia Italian is a decent size, but the buger, even with double patty, felt small. The service is super friendly! The quality of their offerings is much higher than average. Everything tasted really good, no notes. The spicy Italian is a bit spicier than I prefer with their version of a giardiniera on it, but Mr loved it. All in all, a generous 4. I'd get it again and recommend it with my notes so you know what to expect. (Sorry I forgot a pic of the burger)

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    George B.

    I must say this was an amazing experience! The service was 10/10. The food was out of this world! The restaurant/bar was very clean. I just was impressed by the flavor of the of the hamburger it was the best hamburger that I've ever had! I tried the Mojo Pork, Pickled Jalapeño And Cheese and Ground Beef And Cheese empanadas. Simply amazing. I had to go back twice! I can't wait to go back and try more menu options!

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    Bob D.

    Really enjoyed my first experience at Arnies and Rafters. The Italian was perfectly toasted, giardinera heat level was ideal. Nice add to sandwich. Service was pretty quick. Nice, dim divey atmosphere in rafters

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    Wes M.

    Got everything on the menu, couldn't be further from disappointed! Portions are great for the value, and the taste is tremendous. Their Italian is exactly what you're looking for. Little spicy, house made Giardiniera really cuts the fat and makes the sandwich. Their empanadas were amazing and all of the sauces, you can't have an unflavored bite. If you haven't tried this place, you need to. We were fortunate to come on a day they were randomly doing their Chicharrón, and so happy they did! Their chimi is so spot on! 100% Will be back!

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    The service, food and passion for what they do and offer is top notch! Go early for empeñadas! The sauce is like crack!

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    Incredible food! The empañadas are the best I've ever had. Definitely check this place out!

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    Empanadas are the best I've ever had, and the sandwiches are all bomb! Most slept on place in cbus.

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    Food is amazing. This is a must try for Columbus foodies! The empanadas are my absolute favorite!

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    the moment I walked in I could tell this places was going to be good! the restaurant was busy and…read morewe were greeted warmly by the hostess. I had already viewed the menu before hand and found a couple must have items. we ordered the empanadas ( cheese and chicken) Taco Arepas, Sweet and Sour Pork Belly and Hallaquitas Chicharron's. These dishes were seasoned so well, the sauces provided were perfection. At one point we both said we could just drink the cilantro sauce. We also got the mini sweet arepas and while parts of the dish were good it was an interesting mixture to have as one bite. None the less this place is a 10/10 for flavor, service was amazing we felt very taken care of and the pricing was very reasonable For a scratch kitchen. This place is a must try!

    Knowing the power that online reviews can have and taking some experiences with a grain of salt…read morehere and there because sometimes you hit that one off day where maybe a place that's normally epic just doesn't quite have their stuff together, I find that I end up giving 5 stars in a range that goes from "really good" to "Michelin needs to stop in here (or already has)." This is definitely on the latter end of the spectrum. I popped in here tonight for a late dinner (830ish on a Saturday) to find the place relatively busy but with plenty of open seats. The decor was a nice mix of dark and light with the bright green accents plus a big screen TV cycling tropical getaways (I assume from places in Latin America). I was seated and tended to quickly by a hostess and server, respectively. I got my order in for a coconut mojito and a chicharron arepa right away. My mojito came shortly thereafter with my arepa not long after that. The mojito, as you can see, was garnished with a generous amount of shredded coconut on top and was heavier and creamier than a normal mojito, lighter on the mint flavor and pushing closer to a piña colada than a mojito. All in all though, still quite a refreshing drink after a hot and humid day. The arepa though was really the star of the show. The flavors and textures and everything about it were just mind-blowing. The handmade cheese, the incredibly seasoned and cooked pork, and the crispy arepa were all just *BOOM*. The avocado had a little bit of surface darkness on the one end that could have been polished up a little bit but not the end of the world. One I finished with these, I waited patiently for a while for my server to come back but alas I had to pop up to the bar to get my caipirinha. This version was slightly sweeter than some versions I've had and I don't mind sweet, but just be aware for those who may be considering it. Eventually, my server came back and apologized for being gone so long as she was conversing with her boss. Like I said... grain of salt. Aside from a minor inconvenience of having to walk 10 feet to the bar myself, this place absolutely blew me away and I will absolutely come back if I ever find myself in town again. Bonus points for having gluten and allergen callouts on their normal menu as well!

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