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The American Reserve Bar & Grille, Kansas City, MO

The American Reserve Bar & Grille

4.2
4.2
891 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Fancy
  • Great for creative cocktails
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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking is available upon availability for $15 per vehicle at the Ambassador Hotel. There is public metered parking along Grand Boulevard and also a public parking garage across the street from the main entrance of the hotel.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Joshua Minnich

Private dining

What 891 people are saying

The American Reserve Bar & Grille reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Kansas City / Kansas

    Romantic

  • Kansas City / Kansas

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • Kansas City, MO

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The American Reserve Bar & Grille offers a memorable dining experience with "excellent service" and "delicious food." Guests praise the "classy atmosphere" and "the epitome of an intimate jazz restaurant." Highlights include shrimp and grits, steak sandwiches, and live music on weekends. A perfect spot for business lunches or a cozy date night.

891 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff, across the board, are wonderful. We really enjoyed the ambiance and the meals were splendid. The bartenders are excellent, the hostess nice, and out waitress very kind and sweet.

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  2. Charles VIP

    Dallas103 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this restaurant.. great building.. consist menu.. well prepared.

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    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing time! The service was great and the ambience was definitely on par.
    The American Reserve Bar & GrilleResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks for the review! We're thrilled to hear that you had an amazing time at The American Reserve Bar & Grille. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  4. Matt VIP

    Kansas City14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An exceptional place to spend a Friday. Great food! Great drinks! Great service! Great music!
    The American Reserve Bar & GrilleResponded on March 8, 2025
    Hey Matt, Thanks for the fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great time at The American Reserve Bar & Grille. Your kind words truly mean a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back on your next Friday night. See you soon!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Kansas City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great time, great entertainment! We will retune soon. Thank you for a wonderful evening.
    The American Reserve Bar & GrilleResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us at The American Reserve Bar & Grille! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great time and enjoyed our entertainment. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Kansas City1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This restaurant was very nice. I enjoyed the relaxing ambiance along with the good service. There are several food choices and I enjoyed my meal. I would definitely recommend coming here for a nice date night or even to experience a good meal.
    The American Reserve Bar & GrilleResponded on March 2, 2025
    Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad you enjoyed the relaxing ambiance, great service, and diverse menu options. Thank you so much for recommending us and we look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  7. Lawrence

    Kansas City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We wanted an elegant old atmosphere restaurant since we were staying at a vintage hotel. The American Grand fit that atmosphere for putting us in a 30's to 40's styling. The staff was fabulous and the meal was exactly as we wanted. Sadly we could not stay for the Jazz show downstairs in the speakeasy Jazz Club. Next time.
    The American Reserve Bar & GrilleResponded on February 17, 2025
    Thanks for visiting us, Lawrence! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback about your experience. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the ambiance at The American Reserve Bar & Grille. We're also thrilled that you enjoyed the meal as well. We look forward to welcoming you back for another fantastic experience. Best regards!

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  8. Joanne

    Kansas City86 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Website says free parking. We have used free valet parking for years(we tipped valet). Last night were charged $15 for valet. Irritating
    The American Reserve Bar & GrilleResponded on February 17, 2025
    Hey Joanne, We're really sorry to hear about your recent experience with valet parking. We understand how frustrating it can be, especially when it's unexpected. We'll definitely take your feedback into account and review our parking policies. We're glad to hear that you've enjoyed our food and service, and we hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a better experience in the future. Thanks for your understanding. Kind regards!

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  9. Pam VIP

    Kansas City109 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We have always enjoyed this boutique restaurant tucked in the back of the lobby of the hotel. This visit was quite disappointing from the quality of the food and presentation to the extremely slow service. Bar drinks were very slow coming out. The menu is not what is online any longer. The charcuterie board is overpriced for the contents presented and no veggies or olives or pickles on the board either. Overall disappointed.
    The American Reserve Bar & GrilleResponded on February 17, 2025
    Thanks for visiting us, Pam. We're sorry to hear that your recent visit to The American Reserve Bar & Grille didn't meet your expectations. We take pride in our food and service, and we regret that we fell short this time. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again and provide a better experience. Best regards,

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  10. Yasmin

    Mexico City1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall, we had a great experience at The American Reserve Bar & Grill—the food, drinks, and service were excellent. However, the end of our visit left us disappointed. After spending over $300, we were unexpectedly asked to move because we were seated where the band usually sets up. While I understand the need for space, it would have been nice to be informed of this earlier rather than being asked to relocate. It put a damper on an otherwise enjoyable evening.
    The American Reserve Bar & GrilleResponded on February 9, 2025
    Hi Yasmin, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your recent visit to The American Reserve Bar & Grill. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food, drinks, and service—your satisfaction is our top priority. However, we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused by having to relocate at the end of your evening. We understand how important it is for our guests to have a seamless experience, and we regret that we fell short of that. Thank you once again for your insights; they help us enhance our services. We hope you'll consider visiting us again soon!

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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 891 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
Google Map for The American Reserve Bar & Grille

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

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking is available upon availability for $15 per vehicle at the Ambassador Hotel. There is public metered parking along Grand Boulevard and also a public parking garage across the street from the main entrance of the hotel.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Joshua Minnich
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