The American Reserve Bar & Grille

Name: The American Reserve Bar & Grille
Address: Ambassador Hotel 1111 Grand Boulevard, Kansas City, MO, United States, 64106
Telephone: (816) 298-7700
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (911)

$30 and under

American

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

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2 people

Jun 30, 2025

9:30 PM

Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
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.

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
Website
https://theamericanreserve.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Joshua Minnich
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.

Location
Ambassador Hotel, 1111 Grand Boulevard, Kansas City, MO 64106
Neighborhood
Downtown / River Market
Cross street
11th
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.
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, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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VENEZIA SPRITZ$15.00
pilla apertif, sweet vermouth, orange juice, soda, sparkling wine
HOLLA BACK$17.00
j. rieger vodka, licor 43, banana, orange, heavy cream
KC 75$15.00
tom's town botanical gin, lemon, simple, sparkling wine
FLYING RABBIT$16.00
Stonebreaker whiskey, aperol, amaro nonino, fresh lemon juice, apple
STRAWBERRY MOJITO$15.00
lor de cana 4 year rum, lime, mint syrup, strawberry, soda
SPIRITED MOMENTUM$18.00
tom's town bourbon, lucano amaro, drambuie benedictine, cherry, cherry & angostura bitters
SPICED CITRUS SOUR$15.00
j. rieger kc whiskey, blood orange, lemon pepper shrub, foam
HIGHLAND SMASH$14.00
dewars scotch, triple berry syrup, fernet branca cherry & angostura bitters
ESPRESSO MARTINI$17.00
tito's reduced coffee, kahlua
PALOMA$16.00
patron silver, grapefruit, lime, agave, soda

MOCKTAILS

PINK LADY$8.00
blood orange, lemon juice, simple syrup, foam
BERRIES & CHEERIES$8.00
triple berry syrup, black cherry, lemon

Beer

BUD LIGHT$7.00
lager, 5.0 ABV
MICHELOB ULTRA$7.00
lager, 4.2 ABV
SAM ADAMS$7.00
boston lager, 5.2 ABV
HEINEKEN$7.00
lager, 5.0 ABV
DOS EQUIS$8.00
mexican lager, 4.7 ABV
BOULEVARD WHEAT$8.00
4.4 ABV
VOODOO RANGER IPA$9.00
india pale ale, 7 ABV
TORN LABEL ALPHA PALE ALE$8.00
5.6 ABV
MARTIN CITY HAZY WAY IPA,$8.00
6.4 ABV
BOULEVARD TANK 7$11.00
saison, 8.5 ABV
ATHLETIC IPA$7.00
non-alcoholic
HIGH NOON$9.00
pineapple, seltzer, 4.5 ABV

Sparkling

Maschio Brut$12.00
Prosecco, IT
Alta Vista Sparkling Rose$14.00
Mendoza, AR
Piper Heidsieck Brut$30.00
Champagne, FR
Une Femme "The Betty" Brut$65.00
CA
Schramsberg Mirabel Brut$90.00
Veuve Cliquot, NV Brut$140.00
Champagne, FR
Giesen 0% Alcohol Classic Cuvee$48.00
NZ

Chardonnay

Society$12.00
Monterey, CA
Davis Bynum$15.00
Sonoma Valley, CA
Diatom$19.00
Santa Barbara, CA
Jordan$95.00
Russian River Valley, Sonoma, CA
Cakebread Cellars$105.00
Napa Valley, CA
En Route$120.00
Russian River Valley, CA

Sauvignon Blanc

Crowded House$12.00
Marlborough, NZ
Peju$18.00
Napa Valley, CA
Matanzas Creek$54.00
Alexander Valley, CA

Rose & Other White Wine

Terlato, Pinot Grigio$14.00
Friuli-Venezi Giulia, IT
Beiler Pere et Fils "Sabine" Rose$11.00
FR
Schloss Vollrads Riesling$18.00
GR
King Estate, Pinot Gris$50.00
Willamette Valley, OR
Familia Torres Pazo das$54.00
Bruxas Albarino, SP
AIX, Rosè$58.00
Provence, FR

Pinot Noir

Argyle "BloomHouse,"$15.00
Willamette Valley, OR
Belle Glos Balade, STA.$20.00
Rita Hills, CA
Brewer-Clifton, Sta.$82.00
Rita Hills, Santa Barbara, CA
Lingua Franca Avni$92.00
Willamette Valley, OR
Orin Swift "Slander,"$105.00
CA

Cabernet Sauvignon

Society, CA$12.00
Lodi, CA
Hess "Maverick Ranches,"$16.00
Paso Robles, CA
Ride & Ridden$26.00
Napa, CA
Caymus$50.00
Napa Valley, CA
Justin$65.00
Paso Robles, CA
Januik$70.00
Columbia Valley, WA
Crossbarn by Paul Hobbs$86.00
Napa Valley, CA
Forman Vineyards$180.00
Napa Valley, CA
Hall$130.00
Napa Valley, CA
Austin Hope$142.00
Paso Robles, CA
Don Melchor$285.00
Maipo Valley, Chile

Red Blends

Chateau Pey La Tour$13.00
St. Emilion, Bordeaux, FR
Clendenen Family "Pip," Red Blend,$15.00
CA
Decoy, Merlot$15.00
Sonoma, CA
Chappellet, Mountain Cuvee$75.00
Napa Valley, CA
Prisoner, Red Blend$88.00
CA
Donna Laura$90.00
Chianti Classico, IT
Stags' Leap Winery, The Investor$112.00
Napa Valley, CA
Penfold's Bin.389, Cab/Shirza$155.00
AUS

Other Red Wine

Piattelli, Reserve Malbec$14.00
Mendoza, AR
Torbeck Woodcutter's, Shiraz$58.00
Barossa Valley, AUS
Lang & Reed, Cabernet Franc$60.00
North Coast, CA
Orin Swift, D66 Grenache$62.00
Catalanes, FR
Muriel Gran Reserva Rioja$68.00
SP
Orin Swift, 8 yrs in the Desert, Zinfandel$88.00
CA
Massolino, Barolo, Red Blend$90.00
Piedmont, IT
Gramercy Cellars, Syrah$90.00
Walla Walla, WA
Duckhorn, Merlot$105.00
Napa Valley, CA

What 911 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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The American Reserve Bar & Grille offers an elegant dining experience with "great service," "fantastic drinks," and a "sophisticated setting." Guests enjoy "great music" and "entertainment," adding to the vibrant atmosphere. While some dishes are praised, feedback on food quality varies. A hidden gem in Kansas City, perfect for special occasions.

911 Reviews

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Jamie
St. Louis2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Nice restaurant and great drinks. Beautiful decorations
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Debbie VIP
Kansas City / Kansas20 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We were a group of 6 that tries new restaurants monthly. This is the first time we have been disappointed in our restaurant choice. The service was excellent and great atmosphere but the quality of food was not what we expected for the price. All 6 of us were disappointed in our meals. Onion soup was too salty. Steak ordered by one of us was too rare. Wedge and Caesar Salads were okay but average taste and some brown edges. Maybe just an off night based on prior reviews but we felt it was overpriced for the value and not a repeat for any of us.
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Rick VIP
San Francisco Bay Area11 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Rose Mary and I had a terrific time at the American Reserve. Our waitress was very attentive without being intrusive and met our every need and request with promptness and politeness. The cocktails, wine, and digestif were terrific, and the entertainment (a trio with vocals, keyboard, and drums) was great and great fun.
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John VIP
Kansas City / Kansas57 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
American Reserve is a great experience that is topped only by the Reno Club downstairs. Great service, bar selections and menu , top to bottom this restaurant located in the Ambassador Hotel is a hidden gem in Kansas City. It will not disappoint.
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matthew VIP
London13 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Service was too keen and food came too quickly and plates were not removed. Hostess was inexperienced and getting a good table was difficult Otherwise food was good
The American Reserve Bar & GrilleResponded on June 6, 2025
Thanks for the feedback, Matthew! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our food at The American Reserve Bar & Grille. We're sorry if you felt our service was too keen and rushed you. We also appreciate your comments about the hostess's experience. We'll definitely take them into account as we strive to improve our guests' experiences. Thanks again for your review and we hope to see you again soon.
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ronald
Kansas City / Kansas1 review
5.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience at American Reserve, we went here to celebrate my birthday and the drinks were fantastic and food was excellent! Would highly recommend this amazing restaurant for your next dinner experience.
The American Reserve Bar & GrilleResponded on June 6, 2025
Thanks for the review, Ronald! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience celebrating your birthday at The American Reserve Bar & Grille and enjoyed our drinks and food. Your recommendation means a lot to us! We can't wait to welcome you back for another amazing dinner experience. Cheers!
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Byron
Unspecified2 reviews
1.0
Dined on May 21, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was not good. Had the salmon dinner. Had to finish cooking my salmon at home.
The American Reserve Bar & GrilleResponded on June 6, 2025
Hello Byron, We're sorry to hear that your meal didn't meet your expectations. We always aim to deliver a great experience, and we're disappointed that we fell short this time. Your feedback regarding the salmon dinner is important to us and we will certainly look into this. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you better in the future.
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Michelle
Kansas City / Kansas3 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was amazing, but lobster was very tough and chewy on all of our lobster benedicts. The hollandaise sauce was curdled and didn’t have a lot of flavor.
The American Reserve Bar & GrilleResponded on May 22, 2025
Thanks for the feedback, Michelle! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our service at The American Reserve Bar & Grille. However, we're sorry to hear about your experience with our lobster benedicts and hollandaise sauce. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again soon.
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Tanisha
Orlando / Central Florida East2 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Waitress was nice but the food was unseasoned and came out like warm. The Mac & Cheese was also dry, like they skimped on the sauce.
The American Reserve Bar & GrilleResponded on May 22, 2025
Hi Tanisha, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We're glad to hear that our service staff was able to make your experience pleasant, but we're sorry to hear that the food didn't meet your expectations. We regret that we fell short this time. We appreciate your feedback and hope to have the opportunity to serve you again soon.
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Tony
Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Get the shrimp & grits = delicious. More impressed by the starters than the entrees.
The American Reserve Bar & GrilleResponded on May 22, 2025
Thanks for the feedback, Tony! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our shrimp and grits. We appreciate your high ratings for our service. We look forward to serving you again soon at The American Reserve Bar & Grille.
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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 4.5 stars by 911 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 30, 2025

9:30 PM

Booked 2 times today

Google Map for The American Reserve Bar & Grille

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

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
11th
Neighborhood
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 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.
Public transit
11th & Main
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Joshua Minnich
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, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://theamericanreserve.com/
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.

The American Reserve Bar & Grille

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Seasonal Cocktails

VENEZIA SPRITZ$15.00

HOLLA BACK$17.00

KC 75$15.00

FLYING RABBIT$16.00

STRAWBERRY MOJITO$15.00

SPIRITED MOMENTUM$18.00

SPICED CITRUS SOUR$15.00

HIGHLAND SMASH$14.00

ESPRESSO MARTINI$17.00

PALOMA$16.00

MOCKTAILS

PINK LADY$8.00

BERRIES & CHEERIES$8.00

Beer

BUD LIGHT$7.00

MICHELOB ULTRA$7.00

SAM ADAMS$7.00

HEINEKEN$7.00

DOS EQUIS$8.00

BOULEVARD WHEAT$8.00

VOODOO RANGER IPA$9.00

TORN LABEL ALPHA PALE ALE$8.00

MARTIN CITY HAZY WAY IPA,$8.00

BOULEVARD TANK 7$11.00

ATHLETIC IPA$7.00

HIGH NOON$9.00

Sparkling

Maschio Brut$12.00

Alta Vista Sparkling Rose$14.00

Piper Heidsieck Brut$30.00

Une Femme "The Betty" Brut$65.00

Schramsberg Mirabel Brut$90.00

Veuve Cliquot, NV Brut$140.00

Giesen 0% Alcohol Classic Cuvee$48.00

Chardonnay

Society$12.00

Davis Bynum$15.00

Diatom$19.00

Jordan$95.00

Cakebread Cellars$105.00

En Route$120.00

Sauvignon Blanc

Crowded House$12.00

Peju$18.00

Matanzas Creek$54.00

Rose & Other White Wine

Terlato, Pinot Grigio$14.00

Beiler Pere et Fils "Sabine" Rose$11.00

Schloss Vollrads Riesling$18.00

King Estate, Pinot Gris$50.00

Familia Torres Pazo das$54.00

AIX, Rosè$58.00

Pinot Noir

Argyle "BloomHouse,"$15.00

Belle Glos Balade, STA.$20.00

Brewer-Clifton, Sta.$82.00

Lingua Franca Avni$92.00

Orin Swift "Slander,"$105.00

Cabernet Sauvignon

Society, CA$12.00

Hess "Maverick Ranches,"$16.00

Ride & Ridden$26.00

Caymus$50.00

Justin$65.00

Januik$70.00

Crossbarn by Paul Hobbs$86.00

Forman Vineyards$180.00

Hall$130.00

Austin Hope$142.00

Don Melchor$285.00

Red Blends

Chateau Pey La Tour$13.00

Clendenen Family "Pip," Red Blend,$15.00

Decoy, Merlot$15.00