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.

05/15/2026

Thanks to you for your business today (Friday the 15th)!!
We sold out of several regular items and other ingredients as well as a sudden family health issue came up late today.

So we’re closing one day earlier (Saturday) than previously announced.

We’ll be back June 10.

05/13/2026

I want to give some clarity to the reason for Artisans 3 week closing.
1. We have an extremely dependable and competent crew working with us.
Several things came together at once requiring three of them (3 out of 6) to be away at the same time. Two are college age so they either went home for the summer or are pursuing new opportunities. All are legitimate and we’re supportive.
Attempts to find and hire new folks hasn’t paid off yet. Donna and Rick simply aren’t physically able to pick up the slack.

2. Our customers are very loyal and understanding. Every year we take a planned month off. You all faithfully return to support what we do. This time it’s a bit different, unusual and challenging. We’re not giving in! We will reopen as soon as we can hire and train additional employees that exhibit the qualities that are essential for continuing the level of service we expect to deliver.

We’ll post updates as things move forward.

Thank you all!!

05/11/2026

This week we’re coming at ya with:
NYM BLT (not your momma's)( Jalapeño bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo, and chipotle aioli on toasted Sourdough bread)

We’ll have more LOADED BAKED POTATO SOUP.

Now for an announcement we’re sorry to make.
Employment changes present an inevitable choice to avoid a reduced level of service.
ARTISANS MUST CLOSE FROM MAY 18th until JUNE 10th.

We’ll be back😋

05/06/2026

Attention Beef Eaters: this week (5/6 - 5/9) we have the
REUBEN SANDWICH (Corned Beef, Sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, Russian dressing on Marbled Rye)

Almost a meal in itself we have LOADED BAKED POTATO SOUP.
YES SOUP!!
(POTATO SOUP GARNISHED WITH CHEESE, BACON AND SOUR CREAM)

It’s a Meat & Tater week.

04/29/2026

I hope everyone made it through the storms unharmed.
So far we’ve come through unscathed. What a difference the rain is making with the SPRING foliage.

The last week of April brings a sandwich around that is regularly asked for.

ITALIAN DRIP BEEF SANDWICH (Slow cooked Roast w/Italian Pepperoncini Peppers, Roasted Garlic Aioli, Provolone and Au Jus on a Ciabatta bun)

CHICKEN POBLANO SOUP is Chef Donna’s Choice

04/26/2026

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY!!
AMERICAN ARTISANS EATERY & GALLERY has openings for qualified restaurant personnel. This is a lunch only facility offering 20 to 30 hours of work a week.
Some kitchen and/or customer service experience is needed. Flexibility to transition between front of house and kitchen is desirable.
Our staff will provide training related to menu items and methods of work.
Applications are available at the restaurant located at 615 Mena St.

04/22/2026

This week of 4/22, come on in and take advantage of these two feature items.

Roasted Turkey Sliders (Sliced turkey, cranberry aioli, lettuce, tomato on ciabatta slider bun)

Caulini Soup (Cauliflower and Zucchini)

04/15/2026

Coming off the gangbusters Shrimp Taco week it’s gonna be CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICH (Curried chicken salad with Mango Chutney on a croissant). Very different but packed with flavor.

POTATO LEEK SOUP will make for some happy folks. This is a lighter take on potato soup.

04/08/2026

Well it looks like I slipped up. I mentioned the features would be posted later but never got back to it.

SHRIMP TACOS and ROASTED GARLIC SOUP are on the menu this week.

Apologies!!

04/05/2026

Our features for the upcoming week will be posted by Tuesday.

On a side note:
Most local residents are aware that Mena has seen several restaurants close over the last several months. It’s also well known that the Trails at Mena are predicted to bring more visitors in the long term as they are completed.

Those visitors, as well as long time residents, anticipate new businesses that include dining options. Rick and Donna have succeeded in building American Artisans into a unique and profitable operation over the last 14 years.

It’s now time to consider retirement. The business is positioned for new ownership to maintain, expand or reimagine the existing concept.

If you have thoughts about owning an ongoing business in a prime location let’s talk.

03/31/2026

I’m feeling hungry just thinking about this week at ARTISANS.
Come get yours soon to insure there’s one for you.

GREEK WRAP (Chicken or Portobella, Mushrooms, Basil Mayo, Double Tomato Relish, Feta & Provolone in a Garlic Wrap (NO HALVES)

CHEDDAR ALE soup is Chef Donna’s Choice again this week.

We’re ready to feed you, rain or shine. (it may be rain this week!)

Address

615 Mena Street
Mena, AR
71953

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+14793941112

Website

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