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. Sales Manager
Colleen Plattner is ready to anticipate your every need to execute a
flawless event and make you look for planning it! Based on your
preferences and budget, Colleen 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 Reidel 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

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 a PDF file of room setup options (5.9MB)

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.

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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 a PDF file of room setup options (225KB)

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.

Call (816) 545-8005, to speak with Colleen Plattner Sales Manager,
or you can email her.