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The American Reserve Bar & Grille, Kansas City, MO

The American Reserve Bar & Grille

4.2
4.2
868 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
11:30 p.m.
Booked 9 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Charming
  • Fancy
The American Reserve is a vibrant downtown dining gem, with a warm setting distinguished by a chic décor, elegant marble walls and lofty 20-foot ceilings.

For gourmet breakfasts, business lunches and intimate dinners alike, guests may select from an inventive, locally sourced seasonal menu perfectly complemented by signature cocktails and an impressive wine list.

The American Reserve is located downtown Kansas City, open 365 days a year. Currently serving dinner from 5pm-10pm daily. The American Reserve can accommodate most dietary needs. Parking based upon availability.


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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–10:30 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–10:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:45 pm
  • Phone number
    (816) 298-7700
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    The American Reserve is located inside the Ambassador Hotel with two unique private dining options, the Grand Ballroom and Founders Room. The restaurant dining area is also available for private events.
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown / River Market
  • Cross Street
    11th
  • Parking details
    Parking based upon availability.
  • Public transit
    11th & Main
  • Entertainment
    Live music from 8 - 11 pm: Feel Good Fridays with the spectacular Ron Gutierrez Trio bringing you the best in soul, R&B, and romantic ballads on Fridays, and Kansas City Jazz with different local musicians every Saturday night.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 868 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Kansas City / Kansas

    Lively

  • Kansas City / Kansas

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • Kansas City, MO

    Romantic

  • Kansas City, MO

    Lively

  • Kansas City, MO

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The American Reserve Bar & Grille offers "excellent service" with a "classy atmosphere" perfect for both business lunches and lively evenings with live music. Guests rave about the shrimp and grits and steak dishes. Despite a few service hiccups, the ambience and attentive staff make it a delightful dining experience.

868 Reviews
  1. Carlo

    Kansas City

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our food was outstanding. Our service was wonderful and the live music was unexpected and great highly recommend coming here. Hidden gym in kc !
    The American Reserve Bar & GrilleResponded on November 19, 2024
    Thanks for the feedback, Carlo! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience at The American Reserve Bar & Grille. We're glad that our food and service met your expectations. It's also great to know that you appreciated the surprise of the live music. We always strive to provide an outstanding experience for our guests and your recommendation means a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  2. LyzzieD

    Kansas City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We couldn't have picked a better place to celebrate my mom's 63rd birthday. Kitty our waitress was unbelievable exceptional 10/10 I hope our appreciation showed in her tip. Thank you kitty again. We arrived and were greeted by absolutely beautiful decor and live soft music. we were seated right away. We did have reservations. Our drinks came out first our appetizers about 10min later. And the portion sizes are perfect, (bigger then usual) reserve has michelin star worthy food and aura but bar and grill prices. We were so very impressed everything was absolutely delicious we ordered the crispy brussel sprouts and lump crab cake for our appetizers. The KC strip, the citrus black cod, and the baked chicken for our meal. It's definitely upscale perfect for just drinks or a date. I look forward to returning.
    The American Reserve Bar & GrilleResponded on November 19, 2024
    Thanks for visiting us, Lyzzie! We're thrilled to hear that you chose The American Reserve Bar & Grille to celebrate your mom's 63rd birthday. It's wonderful to know that our team made your experience memorable and that you enjoyed our decor, live music, and food. We're also glad that our drinks and appetizers were up to your liking. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back for more delicious meals and drinks.

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  3. MkJ10

    Kansas City

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The appetizers and drinks were fabulous. We had the ribeye steak, chicken and the steak salad for entrees and everyone was just fair for the price. Presentation was very poor as well for the price. I wouldn’t go back and get dinner, but I’d come back for the espresso martini, Brussels sprouts and crab cake. They were setting up the band when we left, so we didn’t get to experience that.
    The American Reserve Bar & GrilleResponded on November 19, 2024
    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our appetizers and drinks, but we're sorry to hear that our entrees and presentation didn't meet your expectations. We strive to provide our guests with exceptional dining experiences and your comments will certainly help us improve. We're also pleased to hear that you enjoyed our espresso martini, Brussels sprouts, and crab cake. We hope you'll consider giving us another chance to impress you in the future.

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  4. Stephani

    Kansas City

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Third time going there. Excellent experience every time!
    The American Reserve Bar & GrilleResponded on November 19, 2024
    Thanks for the review, Stephani! We're thrilled to hear that you've had excellent experiences with us at The American Reserve Bar & Grille. It's always a pleasure to serve you and we're glad we can continue to meet your expectations. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  5. Rachel

    Kansas City

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We went on a Saturday night and they had live music. We typically aren't the type to enjoy a band but we were pleasantly surprised. They were by far the best part of the night. The food was fine. The shrimp and grits were better than most, but the other foods were just mediocre at best.
    The American Reserve Bar & GrilleResponded on November 12, 2024
    Thanks for the feedback, Rachel. We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the live music at The American Reserve Bar & Grille. It's great to know that the live entertainment added to your night and exceeded your expectations. We appreciate your positive remarks about our shrimp and grits and we're glad you found them better than most. We also take note of your comments on our food and will continue to strive for improvement. We hope to see you again soon for another round of live music!

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  6. Bill

    Kansas City

    22 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We decided to go for our anniversary dinner. The service was nonexistent and the atmosphere was a bar with tables. No ambiance. No recognition of our anniversary, despite adding it to our reservation. We were so disappointed that we changed our mind on dinner, ordered a drink and appetizer. We went somewhere else (the Bristol) for dinner. So glad we left.
    The American Reserve Bar & GrilleResponded on November 1, 2024
    Hey Bill, We're truly sorry to hear about your disappointing experience at The American Reserve Bar & Grille on your special day. We understand that the service and atmosphere did not meet your expectations and for that, we apologize. Your feedback is important to us and we assure you that we will address these issues to improve our future experiences. We hope you will give us another chance to make it right.

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  7. Tara

    Kansas City

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Whoever was cooking last might needs serious instruction on how to properly cook a steak. I ordered my fillet medium it came out well done the first time and medium rare the second time. When we asked for the steak to refired, they told us it would be 20 minutes. No steak takes 20 minutes to do properly. For a restaurant of this caliber this should not happen. We come in here often we absolutely love the place and the food but last night was off. .
    The American Reserve Bar & GrilleResponded on October 26, 2024
    Thanks for the feedback. We're truly sorry to hear about your experience with the steak. We pride ourselves on the quality of our food, and we regret that we didn't meet your expectations this time. We'll certainly look into this matter to ensure it doesn't happen again. We appreciate your continued patronage and hope to serve you again soon with a perfect steak experience.

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  8. Patrick

    San Joaquin

    22 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Wilted brown lettuce and cold steak with warm lettuce and it was absolutely terrible but the waiter took it off our bill
    The American Reserve Bar & GrilleResponded on October 22, 2024
    Hello Patrick, We're truly sorry to hear about your recent experience at The American Reserve Bar & Grille. We always aim to deliver a great experience, and we're disappointed to hear that we missed the mark this time. We appreciate your feedback on the lettuce issue and we'll definitely take it into consideration as we continuously strive to improve our services. On a positive note, we're glad to know that you appreciated our service this time. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you with our food and service.

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  9. jan

    Denver

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Our food was really excellent. We had pork chops, black cod and shrimp and grits. Our waiter Gary was great!
    The American Reserve Bar & GrilleResponded on October 8, 2024
    Thanks for the feedback, jano! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our pork chops, black cod, and shrimp and grits. It's great to know that our service met your expectations. We strive to provide excellent food and service to all our guests. Your kind words are a testament to our efforts. We look forward to serving you again soon!

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  10. Erin

    Kansas City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Kc strip was done perfectly, devilled eggs were excellent, loved the hashbrown. We celebrated our 10 year anniversary here and were not disappointed.
    The American Reserve Bar & GrilleResponded on October 8, 2024
    Hello, Thank you so much for choosing The American Reserve Bar & Grille to celebrate your special 10th anniversary! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our devilled eggs and hashbrown, and that our service made your experience even better. We always strive to provide excellent food and service, so your positive feedback means a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back for many more celebrations in the future!

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FAQs

The American Reserve Bar & Grille offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (816) 298-7700.

The American Reserve Bar & Grille is rated 4.2 stars by 868 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
11:30 p.m.
Booked 9 times today

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Google Map for The American Reserve Bar & Grille

Ambassador Hotel, 1111 Grand Boulevard, Kansas City, MO 64106

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    11th
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown / River Market
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–10:30 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–10:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:45 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking based upon availability.
  • Public transit
    11th & Main
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Live music from 8 - 11 pm: Feel Good Fridays with the spectacular Ron Gutierrez Trio bringing you the best in soul, R&B, and romantic ballads on Fridays, and Kansas City Jazz with different local musicians every Saturday night.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (816) 298-7700
  • Private party facilities
    The American Reserve is located inside the Ambassador Hotel with two unique private dining options, the Grand Ballroom and Founders Room. The restaurant dining area is also available for private events.
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