Inaugural Smith Mountain Lake Dining Guide
Smith Mountain Lake restaurants offer a diverse culinary scene, featuring everything from classic Italian to Asian fusion fare, from casual coffee houses to four-star dining experiences.
Cover photo by Claire Lawlor Photography
If there’s one thing we’ve learned from publishing SML Insiders, it’s that what to do and where to eat at Smith Mountain Lake are always top of mind for both locals and visitors. That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce the inaugural SML Dining Guide! From casual bites to chef-driven experiences, you’ll find plenty to explore, savor and share—all year long.
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9 FEATURED LISTINGS FOUND
Bottles & Bites at Mariners Landing
Bedford County
2641 Lake Retreat Road, Huddleston, Virginia 24104
540-328-1976
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Bruno’s Clubhouse Bistro at Mariners Landing
Bedford County
2052 Lake Retreat Road, Huddleston, Virginia 24104
Tiff’s Lakefront at Mariners Landing
Bedford County
1217 Graves Harbor Trail, Huddleston, Virginia 24104
Mariners Marketplace at Mariners Landing
Bedford County
1217 Graves Harbor Trail, Huddleston, Virginia 24104
- Antonina’s Floral Design
- Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices –
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Vicki Millehan & Debbie Shelton - Bridgewater Marina and Boat Rentals
- Cancun Bar & Grill
- Deb Beran Properties
- Lake Retreat Properties
- Long & Foster Real Estate – Glenda & Steven McDaniel
- Mango’s Bar & Grill
- Melvin’s Farm to Fork
- Seven Oaks Landscape-Hardscape
- Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival
- Southern Lights Outdoor Lighting & Audio Systems
- TBS Construction
- The Cottage Gate
- Turner’s Dock Building
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BEDFORD AREA
- Bedford Welcome Center
DOWNTOWN MONETA AREA
- Diamond Hill General Store
- Mayberry Diner
- ML Realty
- Lyons Team Realtors
- Moneta/SML Library
EASTLAKE
- Bruno’s Clubhouse Bistro
- Tiff’s Lakefront
- Food Lion
- Mitchell’s Marina
- Lake Retreat Properties
- The Pointe at Mariners Landing
- Parkway Marina
- SML State Park – Main Office
- Bedford Landings Bed & Breakfast
- Sweetwater RV Park
- Goodhue Boat Company, Eastlake / Drifter’s
- Virginia Dare Marina + Beacon Pub
HALESFORD BRIDGE
- Mango’s Bar & Grill
- Halesford Harbour Inn
- Red Rock Store
- Vinny’s Italian Restaurant
- CB Sales & Rentals
- Webster Marine Center
- Long & Foster Realtors
- Marina 66
- RE/MAX Lakefront Realty
- Wainwright Realty
- Gilbert Law Firm
- Parrot Cove Boat Rentals
- Cancun at Bridgewater Plaza
- SML Visitor Center
- MKB Realtors
- Cancun at Westlake
- SML Vacation Rentals / RSI
- Bridgewater Marina
- Gifts Ahoy
- Fun-N-Games Arcade
- SML Coffee House
LAKEWATCH PLANTATION
- The Copper Kettle
- The Farmhouse
WESTLAKE
- Westlake Library
- Casago
- Hager Insurance
- Capps Home Building Center
- Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
- AllState
- Truist
- VitaZen
- Atlantic Union Bank
- Runk and Pratt
- The Willard Companies
- Old Oak Café
- Mama Ann’s Gifts & Goodies
WIRTZ
- Gills Creek Marina
- Napoli Cowboy
- Magnum Point Marina
ROCKY MOUNT
- crafted by Virginia Furniture Market
- Billiard’s & More
SCRUGGS AREA
- Deb Beran Properties
- Goodhue Boat Company, Blackwater / Coasters
- Bernard’s Landing Rental Office
- Napoli by the Lake
BURNT CHIMNEY
- Homestead Creamery
- Envisions
- Franklin Glass
SOUTHLAKE
- The Water’s Edge Country Club (Real Estate Sales Office)
- Turner’s Dock Building
- Penhook Minute Market
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