Lunch:
Monday thru Friday
11:30 AM to 2:00 PM
Dinner:
Monday thru Thursday
6:00 PM to 9 PM
Friday and Saturday
6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Closed on Sunday
Complimentary valet parking
is available.
The American Restaurant has been recognized as the premier venue for
outstanding cuisine since it opened in 1974, and has consistently
received the Mobil Four-Star rating and the AAA Four Diamond Award.
The restaurant is perched atop Crown Center and offers a spectacular
panoramic view of Downtown and the surrounding area. It was designed
by architect Warren Platner, who also designed Windows on the World
in New York. Though its décor has been updated through the years the
timeless design and elegant surroundings are still breathtaking, and
were honored in 1991 by the American Institute of Architects with
its Allied Arts and Craftsmanship Award.
Since 2001, Executive Chef Celina Tio has introduced her own brand
of fun, variety and surprise to the menu that has impressed both our
local customers and her peers in the industry.
Celina has won numerous
Awards, including Winner of Best Chef 2007: Midwest award by the James
Beard Foundation Her goal is to use
the freshest ingredients to prepare the highest quality foods
available in Kansas City.
Chef Celina is joined by Willie Grandsion,
a Kansas City icon, who has been the bartender since the day the
restaurant opened. His “Stinging Bee” cocktail won an award in 1999
and is still a favorite at the bar.
The staff at the American is committed to delivering outstanding
food and service to our lunch, dinner and event guests. We welcome
private parties, corporate events and wedding celebrations, and are
eager to work with clients to design the menu and details of these
functions.
Our menus
change daily according to fresh, seasonal products and their availability.
Below is a sample of our ever-changing menu
View Our Lunch Menu
View Our Dinner Menu
Specials