The American Restaurant   

25th and Grand
Kansas City, MO 64108
816-545-8000
www.theamericankc.com

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For more than 30 years, The American has been Kansas City's premier fine dining restaurant -- on par with New York's best. It remains so today. The decor and food are elegant, and the knowledgeable waitstaff ensures diners have a flawless experience. The restaurant provides sweeping views of Crown Center's courtyard, and the terrace is especially pretty in winter, when it comes alive with hundreds of tiny white lights. Regardless of season, the restaurant's interior is beautiful. Fan-shaped oak canopies on the ceiling create a sense of intimacy despite the restaurant's grand scale. But the true beauty of the American is its upscale, inventive entrees. Though the menu changes frequently, The American always has an interesting collection of first courses. Try delights like seared tuna, foie gras or roasted garlic flan. A perennial favorite is the four-hour veal shank, which is slow-braised in cabernet sauvignon. You'll also find chicken, fish, beef and pork dishes. Save room for dessert -- the pastry chef provides a vast array of delights. -- Anna Foote