Luisa’s guidebook
Restaurants close to our home
In our opinion this is our favorite place to eat at the lake, close by car; but far by boat. Beautiful views and award winning food.
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The Landing Restaurant
1217 Graves Harbor TrailIn our opinion this is our favorite place to eat at the lake, close by car; but far by boat. Beautiful views and award winning food.
A 10 minute walk from our home, reminds us of restaurants in the keys. They have slips to park if you want to drive your boat around the corner.
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Portside Grill & Bar
3619 Airport RdA 10 minute walk from our home, reminds us of restaurants in the keys. They have slips to park if you want to drive your boat around the corner.
A nice boat ride up past the bridge, some seating outside, nice atmosphere.
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Jake's Place
1041 Harbour Inn LnA nice boat ride up past the bridge, some seating outside, nice atmosphere.
Now it’s called Drifter’s! Casual relaxing atmosphere, great wings!!
Friday’s from 4:00-5:00 pm. Wings are half price. Chocolate bbq it’s a unique one to try!
Close ride by boat or car!
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Waller's
1617 Crystal Shores DrNow it’s called Drifter’s! Casual relaxing atmosphere, great wings!!
Friday’s from 4:00-5:00 pm. Wings are half price. Chocolate bbq it’s a unique one to try!
Close ride by boat or car!
Lots to do: Ice cream cottage, pizza pub, tequila Mexican grill, Mango’s restaurant, coffee shop, mini golf, arcade games, souvenir shops.
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Bridgewater Plaza
16430 Booker T Washington HwyLots to do: Ice cream cottage, pizza pub, tequila Mexican grill, Mango’s restaurant, coffee shop, mini golf, arcade games, souvenir shops.
At Bridgewater Plaza, a fun boat ride or a 15 minute car ride from our home. Some seating outside. Casual.
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Mexico Viejo Tequila Bar
16440 Booker T Washington HwyAt Bridgewater Plaza, a fun boat ride or a 15 minute car ride from our home. Some seating outside. Casual.
Casual fun Mexican restaurant. Wednesday nights special -chicken and beef tacos are $1.49.
Thursday nights special -margaritas are 1/2 off!!
Need to get there by car. About a 20 minute ride.
El Toreno Mexican Bar & Grill
40 Village Springs DrCasual fun Mexican restaurant. Wednesday nights special -chicken and beef tacos are $1.49.
Thursday nights special -margaritas are 1/2 off!!
Need to get there by car. About a 20 minute ride.
Bottles and Bites
2641 Lake Retreat Roadlife music, wine and tacos Friday nights
Boat rentals
Biggest boat rental company on the lake with several pick up and drop off locations. Closest to our home would be the smith mountain lake state park.
Bridgewater Marina & Boat Rentals
16410 Booker T Washington HwyWide selection of watercraft.
Parrot Cove Boat Rentals
16441 Booker T Washington HwyCaptain's Quarters
16525 Booker T Washington HwyState Park by our home
An easy kayak or canoe trip across from our home; all sorts of walking trails, swimming beach, picnic areas, concession stand, boat ramp.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park
1235 Rd 888Golfing
Great golfing , nice pro shop and restaurant. A 5 minute ride by car from our home.
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Mariners Landing
1011 Mariners Village DriveGreat golfing , nice pro shop and restaurant. A 5 minute ride by car from our home.
Bait shop
SML TackleShack
13326 Booker T Washington HwyGrocery / Pharmacy / Bait
A 10 minute car ride to our closest grocery store.
Pharmacy opens at 9:00 am.
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Food Lion
14807 Moneta RdA 10 minute car ride to our closest grocery store.
Pharmacy opens at 9:00 am.