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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Waterfront Dining Guide

Expert insights into Smith Mountain Lake eateries accessible by boat

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Directory Resource

All Restaurants at SML

A resource to explore all the culinary options the region has to offer

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Waterfront Restaurant Maps

Access a handy Google map or download our free printable one

Explore the 2025 Dining Guide

Local Restaurant Business Showcase & Guide Advertisers

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  • Antonina’s Floral Design
  • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices –
    Smith Mountain Lake Real Estate
  • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices SML –
    Dana Montgomery
  • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices SML –
    Jada Turner
  • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices SML –
    Jane Sullivan Horne
  • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices SML –
    Kimberly Willard
  • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices SML –
    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

SML Restaurant Map

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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