Michael Smith Restaurant at 1900 Main Street in Kansas City’s Crossroads Arts District built its name on the New American cooking of James Beard Award-winning chef Michael Smith. Travelers should know before planning a visit that the restaurant no longer operates as a standard dining room. Smith announced in 2018 that he would move the concept one block west to 1901 Baltimore Avenue and reopen it as Farina by Michael Smith (source: [Farina](https://farinakc.com/farina/)).
During its run, the restaurant drew diners for precise, globally minded plates built on artisanal and locally sourced ingredients (source: [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/michaelsmithkc/)). Wine director Nancy Smith oversaw a list of more than 400 labels, and the kitchen made its desserts in-house (source: [AllBiz](https://www.allbiz.com/business/michael-smith-restaurant-816-842-2202)). Current business listings describe the Main Street address as a private dining and event space managed by the Smiths, so access now depends on booking an event.
Visitor Highlights & Practical Info
Call (816) 842-2202 to confirm current status, event availability, and pricing before you go, because public listings conflict. If you want Smith’s à la carte cooking, check Farina’s current hours directly. The Crossroads fills up on First Fridays, when galleries open late, so reserve early for those weekends. The KC Streetcar runs along Main Street and stops nearby at Crossroads, which makes parking unnecessary.
