American Artisans

American Artisans A unique handcrafted gift gallery and bistro style restaurant owned
by Rick and Donna Chrisman. Serv We have gifts for every occasion and every price range.

All of our products are HANDMADE IN THE USA. We represent artisans from Arkansas as well as the rest of the country. The work is new
and unique, the highest quality available, and designed for beauty and function. While you are waiting for lunch you can browse through our gift shop. We strive for the same high
standard of quality in our food as we do in our art. Our menu offers salads, soups, quic

he and more. We offer fresh and local ingredients whenever possible. We think you will be pleasantly surprised with both the gift shop and the restaurant. We look forward to seeing you.

09/01/2026

The weather is too hot to do much comfortably but we still need to eat! So come on in to Artisans.

TV FAME (maybe)🤞.We have a special activity coming on Thursday, September 3rd. ARKANSAS TV’s Taste Buds show features 3 restaurants in each episode. They will be here gathering content about what and how we do things, as well as talking to customers and community leaders. Here’s your chance for a minute or two of public recognition if you join us that day. If that doesn’t work out we’ll still greatly appreciate your support.

Now to the food. The featured sandwich this week is a
GRILLED CHICKEN CAESAR CLUB: (GRILLED CHICKEN, FLAVORED WITH CAESAR DRESSING, LETTUCE, TOMATO, BACON, AND ROSEMARY AIOLI, on RUSTIC OVAL SOURDOUGH (NO HALVES)

TOMATO BISQUE is our only soup but always a popular choice. It’s unlike any Tomato soup most have had.

08/25/2026

The week of August 25 is influenced by the Rod Run. We’re bringing the
HOT ROD SOUIE out again. (HAM, BACON, PEPPER JACK CHEESE, CHIPOTLE AIOLI, JALAPENO PICKLES, MAPLE DIJON ON MULTI GRAIN)

To go with that sandwich we’ll have CAULINI SOUP (cauliflower/zucchini)

WAIT THERE’s MORE: We have an exciting event coming on September 3. Arkansas TV’s TASTE BUD show is coming to Artisans to gather information for the show. Each episode highlights 3 restaurants. No date has been announced for the actual broadcast.

08/16/2026

Well I was called out because I neglected to post last week’s feature. So I’m posting early for the up coming week of August 19.
We’ve got a good one coming back around:
GREEK WRAP is on the feature board (Chicken or Portobella, Mushrooms, Basil Mayo, Double Tomato Relish, Feta & Provolone in a Garlic Wrap)

Chef Donna is making one of her favorite soups: BROCCOLI CHEDDAR SOUP.

Now ya know. Plan your visit so you don’t miss out!!

08/04/2026

The first week of August brings ROASTED GARLIC POTATO SOUP.

Unfortunately we don’t have a feature sandwich but most of you know about all the other menu items. They’re all feature worthy!

07/28/2026

While we swelter, waiting for a break in the heat, think about a dish at ARTISANS that might lift your spirits and satisfy the taste buds.
Did you think SHRIMP TACOS (Dry rubbed shrimp with citrus coleslaw. Comes with a side of cilantro lime rice.)?

This week Donna’s Chef Choice Soup feature is returning with CHICKEN ENCHILADA SOUP.

Come get yours!!

07/27/2026

We want to thank Amber at A&B Cleaning Services for the excellent job they’re doing at Artisans.
Their residential cleaning is also at the top of our list for their attention to detail and communication.

07/22/2026

Hi All,
Artisans will be open for dining in on Thursday the 23rd for regular hours- 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

We’ll feature the
Grilled chicken Caesar club— (GRILLED CHICKEN, FLAVORED WITH CAESAR DRESSING, LETTUCE, TOMATO, BACON, AND ROSEMARY AIOLI, on RUSTIC OVAL SOURDOUGH (NO HALVES)

TOMATO BISQUE soup is the lone soup this week.

A/C is on full blast, hoping to combat the oppressive heat outside. Come chill a bit.

07/21/2026

ARTISANS WILL BE CLOSED WEDNESDAY JULY 22nd.

Reopening THURSDAY JULY 23rd for regular hours thru SATURDAY.

A/C will be working hard for you when we return.

07/14/2026

This week the feature sandwich will be:

ITALIAN SUB SANDWICH: Salami, Capicolla Ham, Peppered Ham, Provolone Cheese, lettuce, tomato, black olives, bell peppers, red onions, Italian seasoning with oil & vinegar on a sourdough hoagie.

Chef Donna’s soup is the CHEDDAR ALE SOUP.

Come see us!!

07/07/2026

I told you we’d be gradually settling back into our normal routine, providing Feature sandwiches and Donna’s Chef Choice Soups.
So here it is:

The SOUP IS: POTATO LEEK- POTATOES and LEEKS combined for a Creamy, Lighter Potato Soup

The Featured sandwich is:
GREEN CHILI WILLIE: (American, Swiss, and Sharp Cheddar Cheese with Green Chilies, Tomato and Ham on Sourdough (No halves)

These popular options are starting off the return to normal. Watch for more of your favorites as they show up in the rotating feature lineup each week.

Address

615 Mena Street
Mena, AR
71953

Opening Hours

Wednesday 11am - 3pm
Thursday 11am - 3pm
Friday 11am - 3pm
Saturday 11am - 3pm

Telephone

+14793941112

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