Arlington Foodie: Atomic Subs & Wings

We decided to eat lunch at a "hole-in-the-wall" sub shop: Atomic Subs & Wings. It is located in central Arlington, near UTA, across from the baseball fields.

The look of the restaurant reminded me of something I would see on the Food Network show, Diners-Drive Ins- and Dives. I suppose this would be classified as a Diner-?

 There is a 50" flat screen on one side of the restaurant and a 60" big screen on the opposite side. A few booths outline the parameters of the diner with tables and chairs filling in the middle area. There are a few tables and chairs for outside dining- a bit too chilly today!

We were seated (me + 1 adult + toddler) and greeted by a college-aged, friendly, server who told us about the specials. This is a full-service restaurant. I found this out when I began to walk towards the soda fountain and the server graciously grabbed my glass and urged me to have a seat.

My husband decided on wings: 12 pieces for $8.99. He chose two flavors: "rockstar"- original buffalo hot flavor with Parmesan and "twisted rockstar"- original buffalo hot with lemon pepper. He opted for "atomic fries" which are the house fries tossed in the original buffalo sauce and served somewhat like a Cole-slaw side.

The other wing flavors are: BBQ, Cajun BBQ, Lemon Pepper, Salt and Pepper, Original, Atomic, and HELLFIRE!!! <--- warning: menu states that "hellfire" will melt your face off. If you complete this daunting task and eat the hellfire wings successfully, you will be plaqued onto the "Colon Pow! Wall" of fame. I love dislike being reminded of colons, while I eat.

50 wings for $29.99 is offered daily, call-in orders are accepted.


For me? I am cheap, thus I chose the lunch special: 1/2 sub sandwich (6 inches, but mine was definately 7), fries and a drink for $6.95. I decided on the "Garden Grazer" sub with house fries and a Texas favorite, Dr. Pepper. My sub came out on a toasted wheat sub bun with grilled portabella mushrooms, atop alfalfa sprouts, black olives, lettuce, tomatoes, grilled onions, and sub dressing (a buttery cream sauce). There was a layer of cream cheese spread which also added a nice surprise. The fries were sprinkled with season salt.

Atomic Subs & Wings is locally owned and operated. I would recommend this venue for a date-night or a friendly gathering. Nothing fancy, just a fun, friendly atmosphere- with yummy food. We met the owner, and he said it is currently BYOB, but they are awaiting the license from Austin, and should be beer-operating by this weekend. They offer 49 cent wings on Sundays.

Go try it! http://www.atomicsubsandwings.com/



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