American Slang Modern Brasserie

2.5

147 Reviews

$30 and under

French

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2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

American Slang Modern Brasserie is a totally unexpected fun, vibrant, modern and approachable 200-seat restaurant and 35-seat bar that has been surprising and delighting savvy diners as well as discerning Kansas City ‘foodies’ since summer, 2017. Dramatically designed dining and bar spaces are ‘fresh’ by day and ‘minimalist’ by night, this is where ‘local’ collides with ‘European’ in a compelling and engaging way. Plus, there are flexible private dining areas available for special occasions and events from 20 – 100. Seasonal outdoor seating offers some of the best Country Club Plaza views around.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
French, American
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 6:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:30 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
(816) 756-1500
Website
https://www.ihg.com/intercontinental/hotels/us/en/kansas-city/mkcha/hoteldetail/dining?cm_mmc=GoogleMaps-_-IC-_-US-_-MKCHA
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Full Catering Facilities
Private party facilities
American Slang’s multiple and flexible private dining spaces accommodate as few as 20 – 30 or as many as 90 – 100, depending on event style and seating setup. To check availability for your next special event in our intimate Kansas City event dining space, contact Kace Harding at 816-756-1500 ext. 2046

Location
401 Ward Pkwy, Kansas City, MO 64112
Neighborhood
Kansas City
Cross street
Wornall Rd
Parking details
Free Valet Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Slang Charcuterie$21.00
Chef's Selection of Cured Meats and Artisan Cheese
Gochujang Wings$16.00
Wings Tossed in Bold Korean Gochujang with Tart Ponzu Plum Dipping Sauce
Mushroom Flatbread$13.00
Roasted Forest Mushrooms & Four Cheeses with White Cream Sauce
Spinach Artichoke Dip $13.00
Served with Fried Pita and Tortilla Chips
Bavarian Pretzels $13.00
Soft Pretzel Sticks with Pub Mustard and Age Cheddar Cheese Sauce
Diablo Deviled Eggs $14.00
Hard Boiled Eggs, Spicy Pickles topped with Smoked Bacon
Roasted Garlic Hummus $13.00
Fried Pita Chips, Carrots and Celery

Greens & Soups

Alameda$20.00
Grilled Salmon, Mixed Green, Red Onions, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Carrots, Blueberry-Jalapeno Vinaigrette
Mediterranean Chicken$18.00
Romaine Lettuce, Herbed Feta, Grilled Chicken, Cucumber, Onion, Tomato, Kalamata Olives, Greek Vinaigrette
Fall Cobb $18.00
Field Greens, Smoked Candied Bacon, Eggs, Roasted Butternut Squash, Pumpkin Seeds, Apples, Dried Cranberries, Goat Cheese, Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette
Southwest Steak$20.00
Grilled Flank Steak, Fire Roasted Corn, Black Beans, Tomatoes, Red Onions, Cheddar- Jack Cheese Blend, Fried Tortilla Strips, Chipotle Ranch
Ask About Our Weekly Soup$9.00

Sandwiches

Served with Fries, Side Salad or Fruit

Slang Pub Burger$20.00
8 oz Brisket Burger, Melted Beer Cheese, Aioli, Grilled Onions, Fried Pickles on a Pretzel Bun
Pear Grilled Cheese$17.00
Fresh Pears, Smoked Gouda and Brie Cheese on a Local Farm to Market Sourdough Bread
Classic Burger $18.00
Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Pickle on a Farm to Market Brioche Bun
Avocado Grilled Chicken Sandwich $17.00
Grilled Chicken Breast, Avocado, Bacon, Prairie Breeze Cheddar, Sambal Mayo, Lettuce, Tomato on a Local Farm to Market Brioche Bun
Pork Belly Bahn Mi $17.00
Roasted Pork Belly with Pickled Daikon and Carrots, Siracha Mayo and Jalapeno on a French Baguette

Entrees

10 oz KC Strip$38.00
Grilled to order KC Strip with Garlic Green Beans and Fried Smash Potatoes
Burnt Ends and Sausage Platter $26.00
Smoked Burnt Ends, Smoked Sausage with Kansas City Inspired BBQ Sauce, Fire Roasted Cheesy Corn and Jalapeno Cheese Corn Muffin
Catch of The Week $21.00
Chef’s Weekly Fresh Seafood Plate
Purple Thai Rice Bowl $21.00
Purple Thai Rice, Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Shelled Edamame, and Cucumbers tossed in Sriracha Lime Vinaigrette

Desserts

Cheesecake$10.00
with a Mixed Berry Compote
Chocolate Tort $12.00
Silky-Smooth Chocolate Torte topped with Whipped Cream
Lemon Panna Cotta $11.00
with a Blueberry Honey Sauce
Funnel Cake Fries $12.00
Topped with Powder Sugar and Served with Raspberry Sauce and Vanilla Sauce

What 147 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

2.5

2.5 based on recent ratings

3Food
2.6Service
3.1Ambience
2.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

American Slang Modern Brasserie offers "great views of the plaza" and "delicious food" with standout dishes like prosciutto flatbread pizza and tomato soup. While the ambiance is praised, service can be inconsistent, with some diners noting slow service. The restaurant's quieter atmosphere, especially near the fireplace, adds charm to the dining experience.

147 Reviews

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Tamara
Kansas City1 review
1.0
Dined on December 24, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
This place was weird . Totally empty at 6:00pm. Server took drink order then disappeared. Took 30 min to get drinks when only 3 people at the bar and we were only table. Got drinks and left
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Mandy
Kansas City1 review
1.0
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
I sent a private note to explain the situation. Thank You.
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larry
New Orleans6 reviews
1.0
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
Pour overall even for a hotel restaurant. Numerous better choices nearby on the plaza.
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Natalie
Kansas City1 review
5.0
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous experience! Gorgeous this time of year!. Server went out of her way to accommodate. Food was excellent. Valet service was great. Only complaint is that they are limiting their menu on the weekends because it gets so busy when people are in town for the games, so they didn’t have some of my favorites available.
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Mark VIP
Houston7 reviews
3.0
Dined on December 3, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
There was not a staff person at the host stand. I waited a long time for someone to even acknowledge I was there and ready to order.
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OpenTable Diner
Phoenix3 reviews
3.0
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
We’ve been a few times and it seems they only have two waiters working at a time and two bartenders for the restaurant and the music area. The view of the plaza lights is amazing and that’s why we continue to go. The food is okay.
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Chelsea
Greater Boston1 review
2.0
Dined on August 16, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
We had a large party, so some delays in service is expected, however it took 30 minutes to get our first round of drinks - after being given 3 drink menus, 2 of which were missing a page or two and one that was literally empty - and an additional hour after requesting our second round. The appetizers came out and were quite good, however the entrees did not come out until 2 hours into our meal. There were roughly 4 other people dining while we were there, with several servers and two bartenders, there was no reason for such slow service. The waitress was relatively polite but seemed indifferent and entertained by our dissapointment with the quality of service, not to mention the rather gross food. The menu was not the same as what was state online and overall I wouldn't reccomend eating here. However, it was one of the funniest meals we've ever had as now we have many funny stories to tell about the experience.
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OpenTable Diner
Oklahoma City1 review
1.0
Dined on May 11, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
At 6:30 on a Saturday night, they were out of half the things we asked for but we weren’t even told until they delivered what they did have to our table. When we asked for substitute dishes, they were out of those too. The dishes we got were fine, not great. The room is loud and bare and menus are paper. I had to ask for a glass for my beverage (brought the bottle to the table) and plates for our shared appetizers. Waiter was slow and inattentive. With the infinite options on the Plaza across the street, this is NOT the place to dine.
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OpenTable Diner
Kansas City1 review
3.0
Dined on March 31, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The staff was nice and accommodating but the food at the Easter buffet was just okay. There weren’t many people there so the food wasn’t being refreshed often and it wasn’t the freshest quality. The $70 brunch price seemed a bit high for just okay food.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC1 review
5.0
Dined on March 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Can’t say enough about our experience here…they were due to close 30min after our reservation but was still very accommodating and the server was very pleasant
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FAQs

American Slang Modern Brasserie offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (816) 756-1500.

American Slang Modern Brasserie is rated 2.5 stars by 147 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for American Slang Modern Brasserie

401 Ward Pkwy, Kansas City, MO 64112

Additional information

Cross street
Wornall Rd
Neighborhood
Kansas City
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 6:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:30 am–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
French, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Free Valet Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.ihg.com/intercontinental/hotels/us/en/kansas-city/mkcha/hoteldetail/dining?cm_mmc=GoogleMaps-_-IC-_-US-_-MKCHA
Phone number
(816) 756-1500
Catering
Full Catering Facilities
Private party facilities
American Slang’s multiple and flexible private dining spaces accommodate as few as 20 – 30 or as many as 90 – 100, depending on event style and seating setup. To check availability for your next special event in our intimate Kansas City event dining space, contact Kace Harding at 816-756-1500 ext. 2046

American Slang Modern Brasserie

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Starters

Slang Charcuterie$21.00

Gochujang Wings$16.00

Mushroom Flatbread$13.00

Spinach Artichoke Dip $13.00

Bavarian Pretzels $13.00

Diablo Deviled Eggs $14.00

Roasted Garlic Hummus $13.00

Greens & Soups

Alameda$20.00

Mediterranean Chicken$18.00

Fall Cobb $18.00

Southwest Steak$20.00

Ask About Our Weekly Soup$9.00

Sandwiches

Slang Pub Burger$20.00

Pear Grilled Cheese$17.00

Classic Burger $18.00

Avocado Grilled Chicken Sandwich $17.00

Pork Belly Bahn Mi $17.00

Entrees

10 oz KC Strip$38.00

Burnt Ends and Sausage Platter $26.00

Catch of The Week $21.00

Purple Thai Rice Bowl $21.00

Desserts

Cheesecake$10.00

Chocolate Tort $12.00

Lemon Panna Cotta $11.00

Funnel Cake Fries $12.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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