dining guide

al fresco dining

BLACKWATER CAFE Located at 4730 Scruggs Road, Moneta. 540.721.4333. Casual fine dining at its best. Choose the dining room, grille, or outside deck. Stop by and see why the Blackwater will soon become your dining destination. $$

THE LANDING RESTAURANT Located off Route 616 at Bernard’s Landing Resort. 540.721.3028 Voted Best Lake Area Restaurant 1998-2005, Best Chef 2005, Best Seafood 2005, Best Appetizers 2005, Best Sunday Brunch. Full service fine and casual dining in our lakeside atmosphere. The area’s only restaurant that blends French, Italian, Mediterranean and American cuisines with an emphasis on only the freshest ingredients available. Open year round. $$$

MANGO’S BAR & GRILLE Located at Bridgewater Plaza . 540.721.1632 A tropical state of mind! Restaurant, cafe, and patio dining in a casual, friendly atmosphere with a Caribbean flair! Live entertainment on weekends. Wine, beer, and cocktails. $$

THE POINTE AT MARINERS LANDING www.marinerslanding.com 800.851.4988 Smith Mountain Lake ’s newest venue for waterfront fine dining. From intimate meals to weddings and special events, The Pointe is the place to be! $$

PORTSIDE GRILL & BAR Located at Virginia Dare Cruises & Marina, Smith Mountain Lake. 540.297.7100 Ex 0. “The closest thing to Key West “ on the east coast — enjoy a cheeseburger in paradise and your favorite beverage from our over water Tiki Bar. Fri, Sat & Sun Nights. $$

american

BANANA JOE’S BAR & GRILL Located at B37 by water or Route 40 and Old Salem School Road by land. 540.576.1987 Come enjoy a great tropical atmosphere overlooking the water. You will find wonderful seafood as well as hand cut steaks here. Live music on weekends. $$

BLACKWATER CAFE Located at 4730 Scruggs Road, Moneta. 540.721.4333. Casual fine dining at its best. Choose the dining room, grille, or outside deck. Stop by and see why the Blackwater will soon become your dining destination. $$

CAMPERS PARADISE RESTAURANT 1336 Campers Paradise Trail 540.297.6109 Waterfront dining, breakfast all day, burgers, daily specials, pressure fried chicken, steaks and seafood. Open 7 days a week. Voted best breakfast on the lake by Smith Mountain Lake Chamber. $

DIAMOND HILL GENERAL STORE 1017 Diamond Hill Road (Rts. 655 & 616). 540.297.9309 Gourmet deli featuring Boar’s Head products, subs, platters, homemade salads, buffet pizza, and more. Wine and beer on/off. Browse the wine shop (Voted Best at Lake 2003), antique/gift shop, and garden shops. $

FALLON’S RESTAURANT Located one mile north of Halesford Bridge on Route 122 in Moneta. 540.297.4562 Known for their generous portions and friendly prices. Guests are treated to the finest Certified Angus Beef and exceptionally prepared seafood in a warm, casual, family environment. Great value. $$

MANGO’S BAR & GRILLE Located at Bridgewater Plaza . 540.721.1632 A tropical state of mind! Restaurant, cafe, and patio dining in a casual, friendly atmosphere with a Caribbean flair! Live entertainment on weekends. Wine, beer, and cocktails. $$

MOOSIE’S RESTAURANT & BAR Located at 16 Bridgewater Plaza on the Lake . 540.721.5255 The Lake ’s favorite gathering place! Known for overstuffed subs and sandwiches, burgers, mouthwatering ribs and chicken, pulled pork BBQ, and Mexican fare. Beer, wine, and cocktails. ABC on/off. $$

THE POINTE AT MARINERS LANDING www.marinerslanding.com 800.851.4988 Smith Mountain Lake ’s newest venue for waterfront fine dining. From intimate meals to weddings and special events, The Pointe is the place to be! $$

SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE COFFEE & CAFE Located at Westlake Town Center across from Smith Mountain Building Supply. All of your favorite espresso beverages, great breakfast sandwiches, deli sandwiches, soups & salads, sweets, ice cream, and more! M-Th 7am-3pm , Fri&Sat 7am - 9pm. Closed on Sundays. (540) 721-3737

WESTLAKE GRILL Rt. 616N .5 miles from Rt. 122. 540.721.4215 Located near Westlake Corner at Smith Mountain Lake . Featuring a prime rib and shrimp night buffet. Reservations required. $

american international

THE LANDING RESTAURANT Located off Route 616 at Bernard’s Landing Resort. 540.721.3028 Voted Best Lake Area Restaurant 1998-2005, Best Chef 2005, Best Seafood 2005, Best Appetizers 2005, Best Sunday Brunch. Full service fine and casual dining in our lakeside atmosphere. The area’s only restaurant that blends French, Italian, Mediterranean and American cuisines with an emphasis on only the freshest ingredients available. Open year round. $$$

THE SPORTSMAN RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 16111 Smith Mountain Lake Parkway . By water: Mile Marker R-11. 540.297.7900 Voted Smith Mountain Lake ’s Best Seafood. Casual lakeside indoor/outdoor fine dining. Expansive menu. Steamer bar. Dinner and Sunday Brunch. Lounge features wine, beer, and cocktails. Weekend entertainment. Visit us for food, friends, and fun while viewing SML’s spectacular sunsets. Limo ride marina to restaurant. $$$

chinese

CHOPSTICKS CHINESE RESTAURANT Located at Bridgewater Plaza near Hales Ford Bridge on the Lake . 540.721.8839 or 721.6686 Indoor/outdoor waterfront dining and takeout. Open year round, seven days a week. All-You-Can-Eat lunch buffet. All ABC permits. Come by boat or come by car. $$

mexican

specialty
LOUISIANA ’S MAGNOLIA CAFE Located at 15 Bridgewater Plaza on the Lake . 540.721.0047 A veritable smorgasbord of specialty coffees along with bagels and muffins. Be sure to compliment your latte, cappuccino, or smoothie with any one of their mouthwatering desserts. $

VIRGINIA DARE CRUISE BOAT Route 853, Lake Marker R-21. 540.297.7100 or 800.721.DARE www.vadarecruises.com We show you the Lake like no one else can! Featuring lunch, dinner, and Sunday Luncheon cruises. Group rates, private charters available. Full ABC. $$