The American Reserve Bar & Grille

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   Grant

   Kansas City

   4 reviews

   4.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   Practically located in the Ambassador Hotel lobby, the ambiance is surprisingly quiet and relaxed. Seats were comfortable and the servers were friendly. There is no hurry here - so that’s either going to be awesome for your party as your conversation at the table will not be interrupted or it will frustrate you to no end if you are on a strict timetable. You are not going to be hurried off so they can get another group at your table. I found this very satisfying. Dinner and drinks are served at a relaxed pace. The bread service was outstanding with the cinnamon butter (although a bit pricey - more on this later.) We had the shrimp pasta and braised rib. The pasta was a little on the al dente side - which suited me great. Shrimp was flavorful, had a little kick to it. Braised rib was outstanding, the Demi sauce was amazing. No complaints about the food - it was very, very, good. There are a couple of minor irritations. The temperature was cool and we had a breezy draft hit us through out the dinner. The fact that it was 38 degrees outside didn’t help. This isn’t a deal breaker by any stretch. Price point - this is tricky. For two of us with no drinks and the bread appetizer the bill was $100. (Tax and tip included). We had shrimp pasta and braised short rib - not steak and salmon. And $10 for small loaf of bread seemed… a bit much. The food was great…but was it almost $40/plate good? I realize prices are going up and I’m not just paying for the food but the ambiance as well but it seemed a bit high given some of the other options in KC. Having said that - the food was top shelf and we had a very good time.
   

   The American Reserve Bar & GrilleResponded today

   Thanks for the review, Grant! We're thrilled you enjoyed your time at The American Reserve Bar & Grille. It's great to hear that our ambiance and service met your expectations. We're glad you found the shrimp pasta and braised short rib delicious. We're sorry to hear about the cooler temperature. Your feedback on the bread and the price point is appreciated and will be considered for future improvements. We look forward to welcoming you back!
   

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   Susan

   Kansas City

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 1 December 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   We booked the restaurant specifically for brunch (came up in the Open Table search) before a downtown event and had reviewed their online menu in advance. When we arrived we were given a breakfast menu, at 11:30 a.m., and told they weren't serving brunch and the waitress didn't recall that they ever had a separate menu. I was extremely disappointed as we could have chosen to go to several other places. Thankfully the food we did have was prepared well and the restaurant is beautiful. We were offered a discount so all is fine. However, they need to update their website and remove the brunch menu.
   

   The American Reserve Bar & GrilleResponded today

   Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We sincerely apologize for any confusion caused by our online menu regarding our brunch offerings. We understand how disappointing it can be when expectations are not met, especially when you have made plans around them. We appreciate your feedback about updating our website; we will certainly look into this matter to ensure that our information is accurate and up to date moving forward. It is important to us that our guests have clear and reliable information when making dining decisions. Thank you once again for your valuable feedback, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.
   

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   Marisol

   Kansas City

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on 1 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always a great time watching Ron Gutierrez! The crowd loved him! Definitely coming back!
   

   The American Reserve Bar & GrilleResponded today

   Thank you for taking the time to share your delightful experience with us! Your enthusiasm is truly appreciated, and we are excited about your plans to return. We look forward to welcoming you back for more memorable moments in the future!
   

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   Tina

   Nashville

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 28 November 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   We enjoyed your Thanksgiving lunch which was very nice. It is nice to have a place open to enjoy Thanksgiving without cooking yourself.
   

   The American Reserve Bar & GrilleResponded today

   Thanks for the review, Tina! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your Thanksgiving lunch at The American Reserve Bar & Grille. It's wonderful to know that we could make your holiday a little more enjoyable without you having to cook. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to serving you again soon.
   

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   Carlo

   Kansas City

   2 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 16 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our food was outstanding. Our service was wonderful and the live music was unexpected and great highly recommend coming here. Hidden gym in kc !
   

   The American Reserve Bar & GrilleResponded on 19 November 2024

   Thanks for the feedback, Carlo! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience at The American Reserve Bar & Grille. We're glad that our food and service met your expectations. It's also great to know that you appreciated the surprise of the live music. We always strive to provide an outstanding experience for our guests and your recommendation means a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
   

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   LyzzieD

   Kansas City

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on 16 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We couldn't have picked a better place to celebrate my mom's 63rd birthday. Kitty our waitress was unbelievable exceptional 10/10 I hope our appreciation showed in her tip. Thank you kitty again. We arrived and were greeted by absolutely beautiful decor and live soft music. we were seated right away. We did have reservations. Our drinks came out first our appetizers about 10min later. And the portion sizes are perfect, (bigger then usual) reserve has michelin star worthy food and aura but bar and grill prices. We were so very impressed everything was absolutely delicious we ordered the crispy brussel sprouts and lump crab cake for our appetizers. The KC strip, the citrus black cod, and the baked chicken for our meal. It's definitely upscale perfect for just drinks or a date. I look forward to returning.
   

   The American Reserve Bar & GrilleResponded on 19 November 2024

   Thanks for visiting us, Lyzzie! We're thrilled to hear that you chose The American Reserve Bar & Grille to celebrate your mom's 63rd birthday. It's wonderful to know that our team made your experience memorable and that you enjoyed our decor, live music, and food. We're also glad that our drinks and appetizers were up to your liking. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back for more delicious meals and drinks.
   

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   MkJ10

   Kansas City

   3 reviews

   2.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 15 November 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   The appetizers and drinks were fabulous. We had the ribeye steak, chicken and the steak salad for entrees and everyone was just fair for the price. Presentation was very poor as well for the price. I wouldn’t go back and get dinner, but I’d come back for the espresso martini, Brussels sprouts and crab cake. They were setting up the band when we left, so we didn’t get to experience that.
   

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   The American Reserve Bar & GrilleResponded on 19 November 2024

   Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our appetizers and drinks, but we're sorry to hear that our entrees and presentation didn't meet your expectations. We strive to provide our guests with exceptional dining experiences and your comments will certainly help us improve. We're also pleased to hear that you enjoyed our espresso martini, Brussels sprouts, and crab cake. We hope you'll consider giving us another chance to impress you in the future.
   

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   Stephani

   Kansas City

   2 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 12 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Third time going there. Excellent experience every time!
   

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   The American Reserve Bar & GrilleResponded on 19 November 2024

   Thanks for the review, Stephani! We're thrilled to hear that you've had excellent experiences with us at The American Reserve Bar & Grille. It's always a pleasure to serve you and we're glad we can continue to meet your expectations. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
   

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   Rachel

   Kansas City

   3 reviews

   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 10 November 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   We went on a Saturday night and they had live music. We typically aren't the type to enjoy a band but we were pleasantly surprised. They were by far the best part of the night. The food was fine. The shrimp and grits were better than most, but the other foods were just mediocre at best.
   

   The American Reserve Bar & GrilleResponded on 12 November 2024

   Thanks for the feedback, Rachel. We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the live music at The American Reserve Bar & Grille. It's great to know that the live entertainment added to your night and exceeded your expectations. We appreciate your positive remarks about our shrimp and grits and we're glad you found them better than most. We also take note of your comments on our food and will continue to strive for improvement. We hope to see you again soon for another round of live music!
   

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    Bill

    Kansas City

    22 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1

    We decided to go for our anniversary dinner. The service was nonexistent and the atmosphere was a bar with tables. No ambiance. No recognition of our anniversary, despite adding it to our reservation. We were so disappointed that we changed our mind on dinner, ordered a drink and appetizer. We went somewhere else (the Bristol) for dinner. So glad we left.
    

    The American Reserve Bar & GrilleResponded on 1 November 2024

    Hey Bill, We're truly sorry to hear about your disappointing experience at The American Reserve Bar & Grille on your special day. We understand that the service and atmosphere did not meet your expectations and for that, we apologize. Your feedback is important to us and we assure you that we will address these issues to improve our future experiences. We hope you will give us another chance to make it right.
    

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