Best of Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia
23 local guides to Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia — where to eat and drink across 190 restaurants, bars and coffee shops, plus 21 upcoming events.
Guides to Smith Mountain Lake
- Bachelor and Bachelorette Party Spots at Smith Mountain Lake — Where groups celebrating at Smith Mountain Lake actually end up: waterfront bars with weekend music, a cruise boat, a…
- Best Sports Bars in Smith Mountain Lake — Discover the best sports bars in Smith Mountain Lake, from lively cideries to upscale dining spots perfect for game day!
- Rooftop and Open-Air Bars Near Smith Mountain Lake — Actual rooftop seating is scarce around Smith Mountain Lake, so this list starts with the one genuine roof deck in the area and…
- Bars and Restaurants Near Smith Mountain Lake — Three Roanoke rooms that lake visitors drive to for late counter service, cocktails until last call, and a reservation-worthy…
- Best Coffee Shops in Smith Mountain Lake — Where to get an espresso drink or a morning table around Moneta and Penhook, from a locally owned coffee house and bakery to a…
- Must-See Attractions in Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia — Eight attractions in and around Smith Mountain Lake, from the county beach at Moneta to the dam overlook, ranked by how well…
- Best Tacos in Smith Mountain Lake — Four Mexican kitchens around Smith Mountain Lake, ranked by how settled their ratings are, from a Huddleston taqueria on the…
- Best Outdoor Activities in Smith Mountain Lake — Eight places to swim, launch a boat or spend a day on the water around Smith Mountain Lake, ranked by how well they hold up…
- Best Family Activities at Smith Mountain Lake — Boat rentals, dawn-to-dusk parks, and the day trips worth the drive from Moneta, ranked by how well they hold up with kids in…
- Best Pizza in Smith Mountain Lake — Six pizzerias around the Smith Mountain Lake shoreline, ranked by how convincing their ratings are once you account for how many…
- Best Kid-Friendly Restaurants in Smith Mountain Lake — Six Moneta and Wirtz spots that work with kids in tow, ranked by how settled their ratings are and what's actually on the menu…
- Best Hiking Trails in Smith Mountain Lake — Lakeside state park loops, a battlefield trail network and a 2.25-mile county path near Wirtz, ranked by how well they hold up…
- Best Sushi Restaurants in Smith Mountain Lake — Three sushi options within reach of Smith Mountain Lake, ranked by how well their ratings hold up: a Moneta sushi and teppanyaki…
- Under-the-Radar Things to Do Around Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia — Seven places on land around Smith Mountain Lake: county parks with disc golf and guarded swimming beaches, a loop trail that…
- Late-Night Eats Around Smith Mountain Lake — Kitchens close early in this part of Virginia. Here are the restaurants near Smith Mountain Lake still serving at 8 or 9,…
- Best Happy Hour Spots Around Smith Mountain Lake — Three bars near Smith Mountain Lake worth the late-afternoon drive, from a Main Street wine bar in Rocky Mount to a Huddleston…
- Best Dessert Spots Near Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia — Smith Mountain Lake has almost no standalone dessert counters, so the cake and scones come from a bakery-restaurant, a coffee…
- Best Cocktail Bars in Smith Mountain Lake — Where to find a properly mixed drink around Smith Mountain Lake, from a Rocky Mount wine bar to Roanoke rooms with real cocktail…
- Best Wineries in Smith Mountain Lake — Four places to drink Virginia wine around Smith Mountain Lake, ranked by how reliably they open their doors, from a 4.9-rated…
- Best Wine Bars and Tasting Rooms Around Smith Mountain Lake — Wine drinking at Smith Mountain Lake happens at vineyard tasting rooms rather than downtown bars. Three places near the water…
- Best Bakeries Near Smith Mountain Lake — Three places around Moneta and Roanoke worth a stop for scones, pastries and morning coffee, ranked by how much evidence stands…
- Best Dog-Friendly Patios in Smith Mountain Lake — Discover the best dog-friendly patios in Smith Mountain Lake for a perfect day out with your furry friend!
- Best Farm-to-Table in Smith Mountain Lake — Discover the best farm-to-table spots around Smith Mountain Lake, from cozy restaurants to immersive farm experiences.
Top-rated places in Smith Mountain Lake
- National D-Day Memorial — Activities, rated 4.9 from 1848 reviews
- All Things Irish — Restaurant, rated 5 from 69 reviews
- Nakhon Thai Cuisine — Restaurant, rated 4.9 from 830 reviews
- Mama Jean’s BBQ — Restaurant, rated 4.9 from 381 reviews
- Peaks of Otter — Restaurant, rated 4.9 from 149 reviews
- SML Wicked Striper Guide Service LLC — Restaurant, rated 5 from 43 reviews
- Fables & Feathers Winery — Winery, rated 4.9 from 131 reviews
- The Water's Edge Country Club — Restaurant, rated 4.9 from 88 reviews
- Belle Garden Estate — Tourist Attraction, rated 4.9 from 69 reviews
- Mill Mountain Star — Activities, rated 4.8 from 4533 reviews
- The Shack — Restaurant, rated 4.9 from 52 reviews
- Appomattox Court House National Historical Park — Activities, rated 4.8 from 2158 reviews
- Floyd Country Store — Restaurant, rated 4.8 from 1185 reviews
- Olde Towne Social House — Bar, rated 4.9 from 49 reviews
- Spring Valley Farm — Tourist Attraction, rated 4.8 from 653 reviews
- Smith Mountain Lake — Restaurant, rated 4.8 from 608 reviews
- The Little Mule Cafe — Cafe, rated 4.9 from 47 reviews
- Waid Recreation Park — Activities, rated 4.8 from 531 reviews
- Rockfish Adventures, LLC — Restaurant, rated 5 from 22 reviews
- Soul Sisters & Brother Kitchen — Restaurant, rated 4.8 from 210 reviews
- Mama Ann's Gifts & Goodies (formerly The General Store) — Restaurant, rated 4.9 from 39 reviews
- The Alley Cat — Bar, rated 4.9 from 38 reviews
- ROOSTERS RISE -N- SHINE DISTILLERY — Restaurant, rated 5 from 21 reviews
- O. Winston Link & Roanoke History Museum — Activities, rated 4.8 from 136 reviews
All 190 places in Smith Mountain Lake
Events in Smith Mountain Lake this week
- Opening Celebration – American Made: Paintings and Sculpture from the DeMell Jacobsen Collection — October 10, 2026 at Taubman Museum of Art
- Meet our newest special pup! Open on Monday, October 12. — October 12, 2026 at Kids Square Children's Museum
- OPEN Monday, October 12, Columbus Day: 10:00 AM–2:00 PM — October 12, 2026 at Kids Square Children's Museum
- Fall Rodeo at Wind Vineyards SML — October 17, 2026 at Wind Vineyards at Smith Mountain Lake
- Ferrum College Blue Ridge Folklife Festival and Arts & Crafts Show — October 24, 2026 at Ferrum College
- Homecoming Weekend 2026 — October 30, 2026 at Ferrum College
- Santa Around Bridgewater Plaza — November 1, 2026 at Bridgewater Plaza
- Fall Chili and Craft Festival — November 1, 2026 at Smith Mountain Lake
- Lighted Boat Parade — November 1, 2026 at Smith Mountain Lake, from Virginia Dare Marina to Bridgewater Plaza
- OPEN Monday, November 2: 10:00 AM–2:00 PM — November 2, 2026 at Kids Square Children's Museum
- Architectural Highlights Behind-the-Scenes Tour: November 7 — November 7, 2026 at Taubman Museum of Art
- Architectural Highlights Behind-the-Scenes Tour: November 8 — November 8, 2026 at Taubman Museum of Art
All events in Smith Mountain Lake
Nearby, worth the drive
- Trunk or Treat Host Sign Up — October 9, 2026 in Lynchburg, 32 miles away
- Spooky Sweets & Treats — October 10, 2026 in Lynchburg, 32 miles away
- Physical Development Committee Meeting — October 13, 2026 in Lynchburg, 32 miles away
- City Council Work Session — October 13, 2026 in Lynchburg, 32 miles away
- City Council Meeting — October 13, 2026 in Lynchburg, 32 miles away
- Finance Committee Meeting — October 27, 2026 in Lynchburg, 32 miles away
- City Council Work Session — October 27, 2026 in Lynchburg, 32 miles away
- City Council Meeting — October 27, 2026 in Lynchburg, 32 miles away
- Candy Cane Celebration — December 5, 2026 in Lynchburg, 32 miles away
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