Smith Mountain Lake Restaurants Guide
If you’re looking for a great place to eat while visiting Smith Mountain Lake, then be sure to check out our restaurants guide. We’ve got plenty of great options for every taste and budget, so you’re sure to find something that you’ll love.
Whether you’re in the mood for some fresh seafood, a tasty steak, or just a good old hamburger, we’ve got you covered. So check out the ultimate Smith Mountain Lake Restaurant guide below and see the best food Smith Mountain Lake has to offer near Bernard’s Landing!
- Asian Food
- Bakeries, Delis, and Treats
- Bar & Grill
- Casual and Fine Dining
- Fast Food
- Italian
- Mexican
- Short Order Grill
Check out our favorites here!

Asian Food
Edo Grill & Sushi, 1035 Mercantile St., Suite 104, Moneta, 540-297-6888. edogrillandsushisml.com. Fresh sushi, hibachi grill, extensive menu of Asian cuisine.
Min’s China City, 400 Scruggs Road, Moneta,540-721-2646. Extensive menu and buffet of traditional Asian favorites.
Peking Restaurant, 14807 Moneta Road, Suite I, Moneta,540-296-0741. pekingchinesemoneta.com. Casual spot offering traditional Asian fare.
Teriyaki Grill House, 84 Westlake Road, Suite 107, Hardy, 540-346-2110. teriyakigrillhouse.com Fresh Asian cuisine available for dine in or carryout.
Bakeries, Delis, and Treats
Christina’s M&A Country Store, 7770 Stewartsville Road,540-297-7468, Pulled pork, deli, sandwiches, chicken and breakfast items.
CJ’s Coffee and Sandwich Shop, 213 Scruggs Road, Moneta,540-488-4223. Breakfast items; soups, sandwiches/paninis, Boar’s Head meats and cheeses, desserts, variety of coffee.
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.
Hawk’s Country Store & Deli, 1100 Celebration Ave., Moneta,540-296-0975. hawksdeliandcountrystore.com. Pulled pork, deli, sandwiches, burgers, picnic baskets.
Homestead Creamery, 7254 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Wirtz,540-721-2045. Homemade soups and sandwiches, Boar’s Head-brand meats and cheeses, fresh milk, ice cream, butter and more.
Ice Cream Cottage, 16430 Booker T. Washington Hwy. Suite 3, Moneta,540-721-1305. bridgewaterplaza.com. Ice cream cones, sundaes and other frosty treats; hot dogs. Channel marker: R28.
Kupkakery Bakery Inc., 1544 Franklin St. Suite A, 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. Deli and made-to-order food items, plus catering services.
Sugar & Slice Cupcakery and Confections, 96 Builders Pride Drive, Suite 106, Hardy, 540-721-2253, sugarandslicesml.com. Homemade desserts baked fresh onsite. Made-to-order cakes and event catering.
Sweet Frog Frozen Yogurt, 84 Westlake Road, Suite 104, Moneta,540-524-9191. 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.
Hot Shots Bar & Grille, 67 Village View Lane, Moneta,540-719-1547. smlhotshots.com. Fun center with mini golf, inflatable rides and slides, corn hole. Restaurant and bar. Evening live entertainment.
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 Booker T. Washington Hwy. Suite 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 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Suite 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. Channel Marker: R21.
Sunken City Brewing Company, 40 Brewery Drive, Hardy, 540-420-0476. sunkencitybeer.com. Snack foods in the tasting room of SML’s only craft brewery; occasional food vendors and trucks on site and live entertainment.
The Mill Iron Grill, 10190 Stewartsville Road, Goodview,540-890-4766, Burgers, barbecue, seafood, sandwiches, wraps, soups and salads.
The Westlake, 360 Chestnut Creek Drive, Moneta,540-721-4214. golfthewestlake.com. Casual spot for lunch serving sandwiches, salads, burgers and soups. Channel Marker: R37.
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 and Fine Dining
Bedford Social Club, 124 S. Bridge St. Bedford,540-586-9454, bedfordsocialclub.com. Steaks, seafood, full bar, dining in an elegant atmosphere, open Wednesday to Saturday at 5p.m.
Blind Bill’s Restaurant, 6724 Whitehouse Road, Moneta, VA 24121, 540-230-4079. Comfort food, Full outdoor bar, deck seating, family oriented restaurant.
Farmhouse Catering & Meals to Go, 13300 B.T. Washington Hwy., Moneta, 540-330-8630. farmhousecateringmealstogo.com.
Heath’s Waterfront Grill, 1217 Graves Harbor Trail, Huddleston,540-632-0163. 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,540-483-5600. 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.
Old 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.
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.
Old Oak Cafe, 400 Scruggs Road, Suite 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. Breakfast, home-style and homemade lunch specials daily.
Copper Kettle, 52 FirstWatch Drive, Moneta,540-346-2266. Steak, seafood, chicken, ribs, daily specials, hot and soup/salad bar. Open daily for dinner and all day Sunday.
The Back 40, 1050 Hendricks Store Road, Moneta,540-297-0015. Affordable pub fare, with daily specials.
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 Landing Restaurant/Bruno’s Gastropub, 773 Ashmeade Road, Moneta, 540-721-3028. thelandingsml.com. Gourmet cuisine in a casual lakeside setting. The adjacent Sunken City Tavern offers upscale pub fare and 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.
Great Eats & Frozen Treats, 15550 Old Franklin Tpke., Penhook,540-576-1622, Fast food specializing in ice cream and frozen desserts with regular food menu.
Dairy Queen – Westlake, 520 Scruggs Road, Moneta,540-721-7541. dairyqueen.com. 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 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Moneta,540-721-7827. subway.com. Fast food specializing in deli subs and sandwiches, salads and wraps.
Subway, 4640 Stewartsville Road, Moneta,540-297-3712. subway.com. Fast food specializing in deli subs and sandwiches, salads and wraps.
Wendy’s, 12890 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Hardy, 540-721-5000. wendys.com. Fast food specializing in traditional American grill; burgers, chicken sandwiches; no breakfast items.
Italian Food
Benny Adelina’s, 84 Westlake Road, Suite 105, Hardy, 540-346-2120, bennysva.com. Pizza by the slice or pie, dine in or carry out. Beer and wine on premises.
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, Suite 101, Moneta,540-721-2422. joespizzasml.com. Italian cuisine served in a family-friendly atmosphere; buffet, salads, house specialties, pizza, daily special available; beer and wine; outdoor dining available.
La Trattoria Italian Restaurant, 11960 Old Franklin Tpke., Union Hall,540-576-3004. Italian cuisine served in a family-friendly atmosphere; pasta, salads, house specialties, pizza; Sunday morning buffet.
Lago Pizza, 14600 Moneta Road, Suite 1, Moneta,540-297-5353. Dine-in or take-out pizzeria; specialty pizzas, stromboli, calzones, salads.
New York Pizza, 13314 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Moneta,540-721-4880. Dine-in or take-out pizzeria; specialty pizzas, subs, salads.
Pizza Pub, 16430 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Suite 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, vinnysitaliangrille.net. New York style pizza, subs, pasta with homemade sauces.
Mexican Food
Cancun Mexican Restaurant & Grill, 13383 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Hardy, 540-719-2884. Mexican fare served in a casual, family-friendly atmosphere; full bar; indoor and outdoor seating.
El Toreno, 40 Village Spring Drive, Westlake Village, Suite 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 Roc Marina Cafe, 8360 Hardy Road, Hardy, 540-890-2194. bayroc-marina.com. Lakeside diner serving breakfast all day, lunch and dinner in season; Southern-style menu with homemade biscuits, hot and cold sandwiches. Channel marker: R87.
Blackwater Marina & Grill, 2200 Old Salem School Road, Union Hall,540-576-4486. Sandwiches, burgers, crab cakes and more in a casual atmosphere. Channel marker: B37.
Carl’s Place, 15800 Old Franklin Tpke., Penhook,540-576-2838. Casual diner serving Southern-style menu items for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Drift In Deli, 16463 Moneta Road, Moneta,540-297-9300. Carry-out breakfast and lunch deli offering quick food options.
Duck In Market, 13246 Booker 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,540-297-8966. Sandwiches, hot dogs, burgers and other items made to order.
Smith Mountain Dock & Lodge, 300 Locust Lane, Penhook,540-565-0222. Lakeside grill serving breakfast and lunch; biscuits, hot dogs, hamburgers, pizza, barbeque, 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.