Smith Mountain Lake Restaurants and Dining
Asian
Edo Grill & Sushi, 1035 Mercantile St., #104, Moneta, 540-297-6888. edogrillandsushisml.com. Fresh sushi, hibachi grill, extensive menu of Asian cuisine. See ad on page 13.
Peking Restaurant, 14807 Moneta Road, Suite I, Moneta, 540-296-0741. pekingchinesemoneta.com. Casual spot offering traditional Asian fare.
Bakery / Deli / Treats
Christina’s M&A Country Store, 7770 Stewartsville Road, Moneta, 540-297-7468. On Facebook. Convenience-store deli, sandwiches, chicken and breakfast items.
CJ’s Coffee and Sandwich Shop, 213 Scruggs Road, Moneta, 540-488-4223. cjscoffeeandsandwichshop.com. Breakfast items; soups, sandwiches/paninis, Boar’s Head meats and cheeses, desserts, variety of coffee.
Daily Grind Coffeehouse, 285 S. Main St., Rocky Mount, 540-493-2233. On Facebook. Breakfast, lunch and coffee. Locally grown and sourced foods.
Daylight Donuts, 918 Tanyard Road, Rocky Mount, 540-493-3311. rockymountdaylightdonuts.com. Donuts, cinnamon rolls and other treats.
Diamond Hill General Store & Garden Center, 1017 Diamond Hill Road, Moneta, 540-297-9309. diamondhillgeneralstore.net. Bedford Artisan Trail site. Bistro/deli featuring Boar’s Head-brand meats and cheeses, breakfast, pizza, burgers, salads; wine and beer on/off.
Gumbo’s Ice Cream, 1123 Celebration Ave., Moneta, 540-296-3005. gumbosicecream.weebly.com. In-season ice cream stand offering shakes, malts, sundaes and more.
Hawk’s Country Store & Deli, 1100 Celebration Ave., Moneta, 540-296-0975. Pulled pork, deli, sandwiches, burgers, picnic baskets.
Homestead Creamery, 7254 B.T. Washington Hwy., Wirtz, 540-721-2045. On Facebook. Homemade soups and sandwiches, Boar’s Head meats and cheeses, fresh milk, ice cream, butter and more.
Ice Cream Cottage, 16430 B.T. Washington Hwy., #3, Moneta, 540-721-1305. bridgewaterplaza.com. Ice cream cones, sundaes and other frosty treats; hot dogs. Channel marker: R28.
Kupkakery Bakery, Inc. 140 Franklin St., Rocky Mount, 540-493-2212. kupkakery.com. Sweet treats made fresh daily from quality ingredients. Custom cakes, cupcakes, wedding displays and much more.
Lake Mart & Deli, 4795 Scruggs Road, Moneta, 540-721-5565. Convenience store with grill serving hot breakfast and lunch items; beer, wine, soft drinks, groceries and ice.
Red Rock Store, 16463 Moneta Road, Moneta, 540-297-4634. On Facebook. Deli and made-to-order food items, plus catering services.
Southern Gypsy Cakery, 16483-F Moneta Road, Moneta, 540-915-4678. On Facebook. Homemade bakery offering custom pies, cookies and pastries made fresh daily.
Sugar & Slice Cupcakery and Confections, 96 Builders Pride Drive, #106, Hardy, 540-721-CAKE. sugarandslicesml.com. Homemade desserts baked fresh on-site. Made-to-order cakes and event catering.
Sweet Frog Smith Mountain Lake, 84 Westlake Road, Suite 104, Hardy, 540-524-9191. On Facebook. Make a custom treat from a variety of frozen yogurt flavors and toppings.
The Whole Bean Coffeehouse, 315 Franklin St., Rocky Mount, 540-483-2533. wholebeancoffeehouse.com. Paninis, wraps, baked goods, Kiwi-Cakes cupcakes, coffee, tea, smoothies and hot chocolate.
Bar & Grill
Bottoms Up Bar & Grill, 1449 Hendricks Store Road, Moneta, 540-297-4372. Restaurant featuring Domi-Nicks pizza and full bar. Featuring televisions and stage for live music and karaoke.
B-Sides, 467 Franklin St., Rocky Mount, 540-456-2337. On Facebook. Serving fresh burgers, chicken wings, dozens of craft beers and classic brews.
Hot Shots Bar & Grille, 67 Village View Lane, Moneta, 540-719-1547. smlhotshots.com. Fun center with mini golf and outdoor pavilion. Live music schedule and food specials on Facebook.
Jake’s Place, 1041 Harbour Inn Lane, Moneta, 540-297-4732. jakesplacesml.com. Caribbean-themed waterfront dining; brick oven pizza, sandwiches, entrees; full bar with craft beer. Channel marker: R28.
King’s Point Pub, 15844 Smith Mountain Lake Pkwy., Huddleston, 540-297-7347. Casual spot for appetizers, burgers, salads, steak, seafood and Irish fare; wine and beer, including many imports on tap. Channel marker: C2.
Mango’s Bar & Grill, 16430 B.T. Washington Hwy., #20, Moneta, 540-721-1632. mangosbarandgrill.com. Dine in or out for fare with a tropical twist, including sandwiches, steaks, pasta and seafood; full bar. Channel marker: R28.
Moosie’s Restaurant, 16430 B.T. Washington Hwy. #16, Moneta, 540-721-5255. bridgewaterplaza.com. Burgers, salads, ribs and a broad selection of sandwiches in a casual setting; full bar. Channel marker: R28.
Portside Grill & Bar, 3619 Airport Road, Moneta, 540-297-7100. vadarecruises.com. Over-the-water, Key West-style tiki bar with menu of casual food items. Located at Virginia Dare Marina. Open seasonally. Channel marker: R21.
The Mill Iron Grill, 10190 Stewartsville Road, Goodview, 540-890-4766. On Facebook. Burgers, barbecue, seafood, sandwiches, wraps, soups and salads.
The Westlake, 360 Chestnut Creek Drive, Moneta, 540-721-3845. golfthewestlake.com. Casual spot for lunch serving sandwiches, salads, burgers and soups.
Virginia Dare Cruises & Marina, 3619 Airport Road, Moneta, 540-297-7100. vadarecruises.com. Sightseeing, lunch, dinner, Sunday luncheon and theme cruises aboard replica 19th-century sidewheeler. Channel marker: R21.
Waller’s, 1617 Crystal Shores Drive, Moneta, 540-297-0055. holleratwaller.com. Waterfront tropical grill and bar serving a variety of fare from steak to seafood; full bar. Live music most weekends in season. Channel marker: R27.
Casual/Fine Dining
Bedford Social Club, 124 S. Bridge St., Bedford, 540-586-9454. bedfordsocialclub.com. Steaks, seafood, full bar, dining in an elegant atmosphere.
Beverly’s Country Kitchen, 1050 Hendricks Store Road, Moneta, 540-875-6091. Country-style diner with daily specials, open 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Lunch buffet on Sundays.
Blind Bill’s Restaurant, 6724 White House Road, Huddleston, 540-297-6078. On Facebook. Burgers, salads, classic entrees, weekend specials.
Clam Diggers, 109 South Bridge St., Bedford, 540-587-6727. On Facebook. Local seafood restaurant, no fryers. Crab, scallops, shrimp, oysters and more.
Farmhouse Catering & Meals to Go, 13300 B.T. Washington Hwy., Moneta, 540-330-8630. farmhousecateringmealstogo.com.
Fat Tommy’s, 101 Retreat Lane, Huddleston, 540-588-6332. Located in the Mariners Landing cabana and serving Italian/American-style casual cuisine. Channel marker: C6.
Heath’s Waterfront Grill, 1217 Graves Harbor Trail, Huddleston, 540-632-0163. On Facebook. Pizza, salads, sandwiches, pasta, steak, seafood and more. Casual setting with indoor and outdoor dining options. Live entertainment Saturdays in season. Channel marker: C6.
Ippy’s Restaurant, 1760 N. Main St., Rocky Mount, 540-489-5600. ippysrestaurant.com. Steak, seafood, burgers, barbecue, sandwiches, salads, soups and more.
JJ’s Meat Shak, 1123 Celebration Ave., Moneta, 540-297-3500. jjsmeatshak.com. American cuisine in a family-friendly atmosphere. Wood-fired pizza, barbecue, award-winning ribs, burgers. Breakfast on Saturday.
Kountry Kafe, 15550 Old Franklin Tpke., Penhook, 540-565-0034. On Facebook. Breakfast, sandwiches, country cooking, family meals to-go.
Magnum Point Grill, 2200 Old Salem School Road, Union Hall, 540-576-3001 or 540-576-3004. On Facebook. Fresh-made pizzas on the water, breakfast, lunch, nightly specials, open year-round. Channel marker: B37.
Mitchell’s Restaurant, 3553 Trading Post Road, Huddleston, 540-296-0664. mitchellspoint.com. Casual marina eatery serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Outdoor patio and tiki bar. Channel marker: C3.
Napoli Cowboy, 6674 Burnt Chimney Road, Wirtz, 540-238-2142. On Facebook. Where the taste of Italy and Texas collide.
Olde Liberty Station, 515 Bedford Ave., Bedford, 540-587-9377. oldelibertystation.com. Full-service restaurant in historic station house featuring American fare and Harry’s Famous Cheesecake.
Old Oak Cafe, 400 Scruggs Road, #900, Moneta, 540-719-3388. oldoakcafe.com. Family-oriented restaurant offering soups, sandwiches, salad bar, breakfast all day and specialty coffee drinks.
Ruth’s Place, 18027 Virgil H. Goode Hwy., Rocky Mount, 540-489-7884. On Facebook. Breakfast, home-style and homemade lunch specials daily.
SML Family Restaurant, 52 Firstwatch Drive, Moneta, 540-346-2266. smlrestaurant.com. Steak, seafood, chicken, ribs, daily specials, hot and soup/salad bar. Open daily for dinner and all day Sunday.
The Blackwater Cafe, 4730 Scruggs Road, Moneta, 540-721-4333. theblackwatercafe.com. Upscale cuisine served in a casual, lodge-like atmosphere; appetizers, salads, steaks, seafood and more; full bar.
The Copper Kettle Co., 2033 Morewood Road, Hardy, 540-912-0116. thecopperkettleco.com. Family-friendly restaurant that serves old-fashioned, home-cooked dishes like grandma used to make. Channel marker: R37.
The Landing Restaurant, 773 Ashmeade Road, Moneta, 540-721-3028. thelandingsml.com. Gourmet cuisine in a casual lakeside setting. The adjacent pub offers upscale fare and a bar with Virginia craft beers; live music most weekends. Channel marker: R11.
Fast Food
BoJangles’, 49 Lakewatch Center Drive, Moneta, 540-719-2248. bojangles.com. Fast food specializing in Southern favorites.
Dairy Queen – Westlake, 520 Scruggs Road, Moneta, 540-721-7541. dairyqueen.com/us-en/store-details/693. Fast food specializing in ice cream and frozen desserts with regular food menu.
Subway – Eastlake, 14807 Moneta Road, Moneta, 540-297-8889. subway.com. Fast food specializing in deli subs and sandwiches, salads and wraps.
Subway – Westlake, 13020 B.T. Washington Hwy., Moneta, 540-721-7827. subway.com. Fast food specializing in deli subs and sandwiches, salads and wraps.
Subway, 14640 Stewartsville Road, Moneta, 540-297-3712. subway.com. Fast food specializing in deli subs, sandwiches, salads and wraps.
Wendy’s, 12890 B.T. Washington Hwy., Hardy, 540-721-5000. wendys.com. Fast food specializing in traditional American grill; burgers, chicken sandwiches; no breakfast items.
Italian
Benny Adelina’s, 84 Westlake Road, #105, Hardy, 540-346-2120. bennysva.com. Pizza by the slice or pie, dine-in or carry out. Beer and wine on premises.
Domino’s Pizza, 62 Firstwatch Drive, Moneta, 540-215-0500. dominos.com. Carryout or delivery pizza and other Italian selections.
Downtown Pizzeria, 1100 Celebration Ave., Moneta, 540-297-1269. downtownpizzasml.com. Dine-in or take-out pizzeria; specialty pizzas, stromboli, calzones, wings. Summer lunch menu with burgers, sandwiches; wine and beer.
Joe’s Pizza & Italian Restaurant, 130 Scruggs Road, #101, Moneta, 540-721-2422. joespizzasml.com. Italian cuisine served in a family friendly atmosphere; buffet, salads, house specialties, pizza, daily specials; beer and wine; outdoor dining.
Lago Pizza, 14807 Moneta Road, Moneta, 540-297-5353. On Facebook. Dine-in or take-out pizzeria; specialty pizzas, stromboli, calzones, salads.
New York Pizza, 13314 B.T. Washington Hwy., Moneta, 540-721-4880. Dine-in or take-out pizzeria; specialty pizzas, subs, salads.
Pizza Pub, 16430 B.T. Washington Hwy., #10, Moneta, 540-721-1234. bridgewaterplaza.com. Dine-in or take-out pizzeria; appetizers, specialty pizzas, subs, salads, sandwiches; outdoor seating available. Channel marker: R28.
Tuscan Tavern, 16483 Moneta Road, Moneta, 540-297-8900. Italian cuisine served in a family friendly atmosphere; house specialties, pizza, salads, sandwiches; separate lounge area with full bar and TVs.
Vinny’s Italian Grill & Pizzeria, 16547 Moneta Road, Moneta, 540-297-0000. vinnysitaliangrill.com. New York style pizza, subs, pasta with homemade sauces.
Mexican
Azul, 306 N. Bridge St., Bedford, 540-583-5088. On Facebook. Build your own customized bowls, burritos, plates.
Cancun Mexican Restaurant & Grill, 13383 B.T. Washington Hwy., Hardy, 540-719-2884. smlcancun.com. Mexican fare served in a casual, family friendly atmosphere; full bar; indoor and outdoor seating.
El Toreno, 40 Village Spring Drive, Westlake Village, #14 Hardy, 540-721-3821. eltoreno.com. Mexican fare served in a casual, family-friendly atmosphere; full bar.
Mexico Viejo, 404 Crazy Horse Drive, Moneta, 540-719-1000. Mexican fare served in a casual, family-friendly atmosphere; full bar. Channel marker: B11.
Mexico Viejo Tequila Bar, 16440 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Moneta. Mexican fare served in a casual, family-friendly atmosphere; full bar. Channel marker: R28.
Short-order Grill
Bay Rock Marina Cafe, 8360 Hardy Road, Hardy, 540-890-2194. Lakeside diner serving breakfast all day, lunch and dinner in season; Southern-style menu with homemade biscuits, hot and cold sandwiches. Channel marker: R87.
Carl’s Place, 15800 Old Franklin Tpke., Penhook, 540-576-2838. Casual diner serving Southern-style menu items for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Duck In Market, 13246 B.T. Washington Hwy., Hardy, 540-721-4633. Carry-out breakfast and lunch deli offering quick food options.
Kroger Bistro, 80 Westlake Drive, Hardy, 540-721-3102. kroger.com. Homemade meals prepared fresh daily; breakfast biscuits and platters, deli sandwiches, salads, soups; sushi, olive and cheese bar.
Lumpkin’s Snack Bar & Grill, 19 Lumpkin’s Drive, Penhook, 434-927-5150. Breakfast items made to order; sandwiches, subs and burgers. Channel marker: B1.
Mariners Landing Golf & Country Club, 2052 Lake Retreat Road, Huddleston, 540-297-7888. marinerslandinggolf.com. Sandwiches, hot dogs, burgers and other items made to order.
Smith Mountain Dock & Lodge, 300 Locust Lane, Penhook, 540-565-0222. On Facebook. Lakeside grill serving breakfast and lunch; biscuits, hot dogs, hamburgers, pizza, barbecue, salads. Channel marker: R6.
Whistle Stop, 11729 Old Franklin Tpke., 540-576-1390. Convenience-store deli offering breakfast, lunch and dinner items.
White House Corner Store, 11674 Smith Mountain Lake Pkwy., Huddleston, 540-297-6857. Breakfast, lunch and dinner items, including sandwiches, pizza and fried chicken.