Artisan Grill Review: American Made Luxury at an Accessible Price Point?

Artisan ARTP-32 Built-In Grill:
American Made Luxury at an Accessible Price Point

If you have been searching for an honest Artisan grill review, you are in the right place. The Artisan ARTP-32 is the flagship model in the Artisan Professional Series, a residential luxury grill line designed and manufactured in the USA by the same team behind Alfresco Open Air Culinary Systems in City of Industry, California. At $3,109.00, this 32-inch affordable luxury built-in grill delivers three 20,000 BTU U-shaped stainless steel burners for a combined 60,000 BTUs, a 15,000 BTU ceramic rear infrared rotisserie burner with rotisserie kit included standard, five-way ceramic pyramid briquettes, an exclusive air-cooling curtain control panel, non-stick electro-polished stainless grates, blue LED lit knobs, and dual halogen interior lights, all proudly made in the USA. The Alfresco Artisan grill is currently on display at our Best of Backyard showroom in Riverside, CA.

What makes the Artisan Professional Series stand apart from every other grill at this price point is the combination of commercial-grade engineering and accessible pricing. Artisan's tagline is "Proudly Setting The New Standard For Affordable Luxury" and the ARTP-32 delivers on that promise with seamless heli-arc hand-welded seams, no mechanical fasteners anywhere on the grill body, and commercial-grade 304 stainless steel construction throughout. Three U-shaped burners deliver 60,000 BTUs of main cooking power across a 530 sq. in. primary cooking surface and 188 sq. in. two-position adjustable warming rack for 718 sq. in. total. The five-way ceramic pyramid briquettes sit above the burners and radiate heat evenly across the full cooking surface, eliminating hot and cold spots for consistent results on every cook. This is the best 32 inch built-in grill in the affordable luxury category we carry.

The Artisan grill review story is inseparable from its Alfresco heritage. Artisan is the residential value-premium line under Superior Equipment Solutions (SES Brands), the same parent company behind Alfresco Open Air Culinary Systems. Both brands are designed, engineered, and hand-built at the same City of Industry, California facility by the same team of commercial appliance experts and grill industry veterans. Where Alfresco targets the ultra-premium buyer with smart connectivity, Mega-Drive rotisseries, and multi-smoker systems, Artisan by Alfresco delivers the same California craftsmanship and 304 stainless construction at a significantly more accessible price point. The ARTP-32 at $3,109.00 gives buyers the same heli-arc welded build quality and ceramic briquette heat system in a refined, purpose-built 32-inch package.

The showroom unit is the ARTP-32-NG (Natural Gas model, converted to Liquid Propane for our showroom display) with the standard three U-shaped burner configuration. The 15,000 BTU ceramic rear infrared rotisserie burner and 50 lb rotisserie kit are included standard at no extra cost. The 110V electronic ignition system is protected by 600-degree heat-resistant silicone wiring, the same DuraSleeve-style protection used on Alfresco's premium lineup. Fully adjustable brass valves give precise flame control from high-heat searing to low-and-slow roasting. The spring-assisted double-walled seamless welded hood opens effortlessly and retains heat exceptionally well during active cooks. The unit in our Best of Backyard showroom does not include the optional infrared sear zone add-on — the cooking surface features three standard U-shaped burners only.

The Alfresco Artisan grill ARTP-32 is backed by a tiered 15-year limited warranty structure. 15 years on stainless steel burners. 10 years on all stainless steel parts. 3 years on ceramic briquette trays (briquettes excluded). 1 year complete warranty covering all parts and labor from the original purchase date. Note that the insulated jacket ARTIJ-32 is required if your enclosure is built of combustible materials. The ARTP-32 measures 31.813" wide, 23.0625" high, and 26.313" deep, with a cutout of 30.5" wide, 9.5" high, and 19.75" deep, and weighs 160 lbs. Artisan grills are designed and manufactured at Superior Equipment Solutions' facility in City of Industry, California.

Exclusive Control Panel Air-Cooling Curtain

The Artisan grill review standout feature that no other grill in this price range can match is the exclusive air-cooling curtain integrated into the control panel design. A special air-cooling plenum blasts cool air between the control panel and the firebox during active cooks, keeping the entire front panel face and all knobs completely cool to the touch even at maximum heat output. This is a feature shared with Alfresco's premium lineup and typically found only on grills costing significantly more. On the Artisan Professional Series ARTP-32 it is a standard engineering feature at $3,109.00 — one of the clearest signals that this grill was designed by commercial appliance engineers who understand the safety and usability gap between a truly engineered grill and a price-driven product.

Five-Way Ceramic Pyramid Briquettes

The Artisan by Alfresco grill heat system uses 1/2-inch thick five-way ceramic pyramid briquettes locked in place directly above the three U-shaped burners. The unique pyramid shape radiates heat in five directions simultaneously across the full 530 sq. in. cooking surface, eliminating hot and cold spots entirely and delivering even, radiant cooking heat from edge to edge. Drippings from food hit the hot ceramic briquettes and vaporize back up as aromatic smoke, enhancing flavor on every cook — the same charcoal-style flavor infusion benefit found on Delta Heat and Alfresco grills at higher price points. The affordable luxury built-in grill advantage here is real — you get genuine ceramic briquette performance at $3,109.00 that competitors charge significantly more for.

15,000 BTU Infrared Rotisserie System

The Artisan grill review ARTP-32 includes the full rotisserie system as standard equipment at no extra cost — a genuine value differentiator at $3,109.00. The 15,000 BTU ceramic rear infrared rotisserie burner provides efficient, even heat across the full width of the cooking chamber for slow-roasting whole chickens, prime rib, lamb, and large cuts simultaneously. The heavy-duty rotisserie motor handles up to 50 lbs of food with a chain-driven design that ensures consistent, uniform rotation. The spit rod, two forks, and counterbalance are all included as part of the standard kit. On a best 32 inch built-in grill at this price point, a factory-included rotisserie with a dedicated infrared rear burner is a feature that competitors at similar pricing rarely offer standard.