UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 15, 2003

AMERICAN RESTAURANT GROUP, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its chapter)

Delaware		33-48183		33-0193602
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

4410 El Camino Real, Suite 201		94022
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (650) 949-6400

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Item 5. Other Events

On August 15, 2003, the registrant reported results for its second fiscal quarter of 2003, the conversion of preferred stock, and matters involving Spectrum Restaurant Group.

Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

99.1 Press Release, issued August 15, 2003

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	American Restaurant Group, Inc.



Date: August 15, 2003	By: /s/ William G. Taves
	William G. Taves
	Chief Financial Officer

AMERICAN RESTAURANT GROUP INC 8-K