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Explore the flavors of Smith Mountain Lake with our comprehensive SML Dining Guide, your go-to resource for where to eat, drink and unwind around the lake. From waterfront favorites and hidden gems to coffee shops, wineries and nightlife, it’s all here to help you plan your next outing.
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Smith Mountain Lake Waterfront Dining Guide (2026)
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Entertainment at Smith Mountain Lake: Insider's Guide (2026)
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Smith Mountain Lake Wineries, Breweries & Distilleries Guide (2026)
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Smith Mountain Lake Restaurant News (2026)
From new openings to notable closures, a look at what’s shaping the local dining scene…

From the Publishers: A Guide Worth Savoring
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20 Best Cocktails at Smith Mountain Lake (2026)
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Mariners Marketplace at Mariners Landing
Bedford County
1217 Graves Harbor Trail, Huddleston, Virginia 24104
Tiff’s Lakefront at Mariners Landing
Bedford County
1217 Graves Harbor Trail, Huddleston, Virginia 24104
Bruno’s Clubhouse Bistro at Mariners Landing
Bedford County
2052 Lake Retreat Road, Huddleston, Virginia 24104
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Insider Extra: Because the lake spans Bedford and Franklin counties — connected only by Hales Ford Bridge on Virginia 122 — what looks like a short distance on the map may take longer by car. In many cases, a restaurant that is a 30-minute drive may be just a five-minute boat ride away.
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BEDFORD AREA
- Bedford Welcome Center
DOWNTOWN MONETA AREA
- Diamond Hill General Store
- Lyons Team Realtors
- Mayberry Diner
- ML Realty
- Moneta/SML Library
EASTLAKE
- Bedford Landings Bed & Breakfast
- Bruno’s Clubhouse Bistro
- Food Lion
- Goodhue Boat Company, Eastlake / Drifter’s
- Lake Retreat Properties
- Mitchell’s Marina
- Parkway Marina
- SML State Park – Main Office
- Sweetwater RV Park
- The Pointe at Mariners Landing
- Tiff’s Lakefront
- Virginia Dare Marina + Beacon Seafood Pub
HALESFORD BRIDGE
- Bridgewater Marina
- Cancun Bar & Grill at Bridgewater Plaza
- CB Sales & Rentals
- Fun-N-Games Arcade
- Gilbert Law Firm
- Gifts Ahoy
- Halesford Harbour Inn
- Long & Foster Realtors
- Mango’s Bar & Grill
- Marina 66
- MKB Realtors
- Parrot Cove Boat Rentals
- Red Rock Store
- RE/MAX Lakefront Realty
- SML Coffee House
- SML Visitor Center
- Vinny’s Italian Restaurant
- Wainwright Realty
- Webster Marine Center
LAKEWATCH PLANTATION
- The Copper Kettle
- The Farmhouse
WESTLAKE
- AllState
- Atlantic Union Bank
- Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
- Cancun Bar & Grill
- Capps Home Building Center
- Casago
- Hager Insurance
- Mama Ann’s Gifts & Goodies
- Old Oak Café
- Runk and Pratt
- The Willard Companies
- Truist
- VitaZen
- Westlake Library
WIRTZ
- Gills Creek Marina
- Magnum Point Marina
- Napoli Cowboy
ROCKY MOUNT
- Billiard’s & More
- crafted by Virginia Furniture Market
SCRUGGS AREA
- Bernard’s Landing Rental Office
- Deb Beran Properties
- Goodhue Boat Company – Blackwater / Coasters
- Napoli by the Lake
BURNT CHIMNEY
- Envisions
- Franklin Glass
- Homestead Creamery
SOUTHLAKE
- Penhook Minute Market
- The Water’s Edge Country Club (Real Estate Sales Office)
- Turner’s Dock Building
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