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Smith Mountain Coffee and Cafe

Smith Mountain Coffee & Cafe

In Roanoke, the Mill Mountain Coffee Houses reign supreme, but at Smith Mountain Lake the Smith Mountain Coffee & Cafe is one of the best little hangouts around. Whether you want to go out…

Dining Delights

Dining Delights

February at Smith Mountain Lake inevitably brings the opportunity to take loved ones out for an extra special dining experience. With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, many of our local restaurants have planned…

Virginia Wine Guide

Virginia Wine Guide

There are several wineries and vineyards near Smith Mountain Lake, and since 2003 we have also had The Virginia Wine and Food Society to advance the appreciation of this fruit of the vine. Want…

Restaurants With A Lake View

Restaurants With a Lake View Part 3

People come from miles around to dine at some of Smith Mountain Lake’s finest restaurants! For extra special occasions and when you want someone to know they are worth the very best, visit these…

Restaurants With A Lake View

Restaurants With a Lake View Part 2

When you want a nice night out, but don’t want to spend top dollar, consider these wonderful restaurants with a view of the beautiful Smith Mountain Lake. Chopsticks (540-721-8839) Permanently ClosedExcellent Chinese Food, Lunch…

Restaurants With A Lake View

Restaurants With a Lake View Part 1

Are you looking for a place to take a new love interest out to supper, or perhaps buy lunch for a friend’s birthday? Would you like the meal to include water softly lapping at…

A Cup Of Winter Comfort

A Cup of Winter Comfort

It’s wonderful weather for a cup of tea! Winter brings out the desire to be warm and cozy and nothing fits that scenario better than a hot cup of freshly steeped tea. Not only…

‘A Tropical State of Mind’ at Smith Mountain Lake

When you’ve had your fill of the Virginia Mountains (although that could be quite hard to do) and are looking to temporarily escape to a tropical flair for your afternoon or evening (or both…

The Pointe Restaurant at Mariner’s Landing

The other evening, while winding up a busy day of commerce on Smith Mountain Lake, and with the sun making its’ final view, I decided to head for one of the Lake’s best restaurants…

Lunch On the Line: Olde Liberty Station

There’s a restaurant in Bedford that should definitely be on your list to try… Olde Liberty Station.  With a gathering of great food including “Southern Line Salads”, paninis, crab cake and Reuben sandwiches, ribs,…

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