Whether celebrating a 50th wedding anniversary or lucrative business deal, entertaining out-of-town clients with an upscale reception or five course dinner, The American Restaurant offers the perfect setting for your event. Our attention to detail, from planning the perfect menu and wine pairings to our discreet and professional service is one of many reasons The American Restaurant has been Kansas City's destination for social celebrations, client receptions and business dinners.
Our sales team is ready to anticipate your every need to execute a flawless event and make you look forward to planning it. Based on your preferences and budget, we will guide you through the planning process.
Our central Kansas City location is ideal for guests travelling from all areas of the metropolitan area. We are within walking distance of both the Westin Crown Center and Hyatt Regency hotels.
Along with serving only the freshest and most creative cuisine, we utilize beautiful Riedel stemware, Bernardaud plateware, Frette linens and silver flatware as part of every dining experience. When hosting an event at The American Restaurant, you will not incur a "room rental fee," as is the standard at venues across the area. Tables are set with fresh, seasonal floral arrangements and for evening events, we add small votives for an intimate and elegant atmosphere.
Upper Dining Room
The spacious Upper Dining Room offers the most space for your private dining event. With floor to ceiling windows, guests can take in sweeping views of the ever-changing Kansas City skyline and the Main Dining Room below. Our Upper Dining Room is located on the top floor of the restaurant. We can comfortably accommodate up to 96 guests for a seated dinner or 150 guests for a standing reception. This room is ideal for client entertaining, rehearsal dinners and small wedding receptions, dinner presentations and board or partner dinners. For the convenience and comfort of your guests, we are able to maintain a bar in the Upper Dining Room. This area of the restaurant offers complete privacy for your guests.
Download & View: Upper Dining Room Setup Options (5.9MB PDF)
Window Balcony
The window balcony offers floor-to-ceiling Northern windows with views of activity in the Crown Center Courtyard below and the Kansas City skyline. The view provides an excellent backdrop for social celebrations. Seating in the window balcony is semi-private and located on its own level of the restaurant. Conference style seating accommodates up to 22 guests at one table and two oval tables will provide seating for up to 24 guests. For larger events, we can accommodate up to 32 guests at four round tables of eight. Smaller receptions of up to 45 guests can also be accommodated in the Window Balcony.
Download & View: Window Balcony Setup Options (242KB PDF)
Wine Room
Our intimate Wine Room is located just off of the main dining room floor. The perfect setting for a small presentation or closing dinner, this room comfortably accommodates up to 16 guests at either a conference-style table or two round tables of eight. The wine room can accommodate both completely private or semi-private events.
Download & View: Wine Room Setup Options (225KB PDF)
Need hotel reservations?
We are happy to arrange rooms for the bridal couple and their guests at The Westin Crown Center or the Hyatt Regency Crown Center.
Book Your Event at The American Restaurant
To book your event or to find out more information,
contact Megan Cook, Executive Sales Manager
The Upper Dining Room, for a rendez-vous with the skyline.
Our largest private area, located on the top level of the restaurant.
Accommodates up to 96 guests for a seated dinner or up to 125 guests for a standing reception.
The Window Balcony, with Kansas City's most romantic panorama.
On our mezzanine level, overlooking the main dining room.
Seats up to 22 guests at one long table or 32 guests at 4 rounds of 8.
The Wine Room, rich with elegant tradition.
Accommodates up to 18 guests at one table or 16 guests at 2 tables.
Can be partially or completely closed off from the main restaurant.
Big events use our entire restaurant.
Accommodates up to 350 guests.