Portuguese Wine Dinner

American Portugal

Friday, May 31, 2013 The American and Doug Frost, Master Sommelier and Master of Wine will be hosting a Portuguese Wine Dinner.
Wineries and Wine Makers;
Julia Kemper of Julia Kemper in the Dao
Antonio Sousa of Quinta de Gomariz
Claudia Quevedo of Quevedo and ‘Oscars Wine’
Maria Manuel Maia of Pocas
3 white wines will be served
Julia Kemper Branco, [...]

Restaurant Closed

The American Restaurant will be closed on Monday, May 27 for Memorial Day.  

Mother’s Day Menu

Mother's Day

Treat your Mother right this Mother’s Day with Brunch at The American!
Sunday, May 12, 2013 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Adults $38 Children 12 & under $15, and under 5 free
For reservations, please call 816.545.8001 or reserve online
 
BRUNCH MENU
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WHITE GAZPACHO pickled shrimp, white grapes, chive
 
ASPARAGUS frisée, speck, mustard dressing
 
BUTTER LETTUCE hazelnut, orange, fennel, sherry vinaigrette
 
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SABER! A celebration for JJ’s

SABER!

We are proud to announce we will be hosting SABER! A celebration for JJ’s on Sunday, April 7, 2013 from 5-8 p.m.
The event will include tasting stations, a silent auction and an open bar. For more information or to purchase tickets please go to http://saberjjs.brownpapertickets.com/
All money raised will be donated to the JJ’s staff Assistance [...]

Restaurant Closed

The American Restaurant will be closed on Thursday, April 25 and Friday April 26, 2013 for private events. Also Friday May 3, 2013. We are open for First Friday Lunch on Friday May 3.

Forbes Travel Guide 4-Star Rating

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We are excited to announce we are the only Forbes Travel Guide 4-star restaurant in Missouri; we are even more excited because we are the only 4-star restaurant in the surrounding states as well!  Thank you so much to our talented staff who have helped maintain the level of service we are known for, and [...]

Restaurant Week

Harvesters

The American Restaurant is partaking in the 4th annual Restaurant Week, January 18-26, 2013. During this week we will be offering a special 3 course dinner menu. The cost is only $30 per person! A portion of your dinner goes towards benefiting Harvesters, in the fight against hunger in the Kansas City Area.  Last year restaurant [...]

The American is giving back!

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The American Restaurant is excited about participating in two great events taking place this month at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. On Thursday, January, 17 Chef Gold will be providing food to Shuttle Cork an evening all about wine benefiting the Nelson-Atkins.
Saturday, January, 26 The American is providing VIP’s with food at Party Arty! [...]

New Year’s Eve

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This New Year’s Eve, we will offer two seating’s for dinner. The early seating is $75 per person. Reservation times are 5:30pm, 6:00pm and 6:30pm. The menu will be a three-course tasting menu with a two choices per course. Dinner will be accompanied by live piano music.
The second seating at The American is $135 per [...]

Restaurant Closed for Private Events & Holidays

The American Restaurant will be closed the following dates for private events;
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Friday, November 9, 2012
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Friday, December 7, 2012 (we are open for lunch, closed for dinner)
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
The American Restaurant will be closed for Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.