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There are many places to eat on and around the Lake with a great variation in food, atmosphere and prices.
Some restaurants get a little crowded in the summer, but that is changing with new restaurants opening and old ones expanding. We have tried to note which restaurants close during the winter months, if you are not familiar with the restaurant, it might be wise to call ahead.
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We have heard some rather heated arguments over who has the best breakfast and/or the best hamburgers on the Lake!
We decided to put this list in alphabetical order so you can form your own opinions about each one.
Anchors Family Restaurant - Now Open in The former White House Restaurant space at the corner of 608 and 626. (540) 296-0888
Benjamin's at The Pointe at Mariner's Landing Huddleston c-6 by water Winter closings.(800) 851-4988
Beyond The Green Sports Bar Need to practice your golf swing at some of the hottest courses in the world? With a cold one in your hand and a burger on order? (540) 296-0871
Blackwater Cafe Scruggs Road (540) 721-4333
Bojangles-Now open at Lake Watch.
Cancun- Now open in the old El Torito space (northeast corner of 122 and Scruggs Road intersection) (540) 719-2884.
Casa D'Amici - Open again with a new menu
China City Scruggs Road in the shopping center next to Dairy Queen! (540) 721-2646. Chinese Take Out. Dine in. Lunch and Dinner buffet.
Chopsticks Chinese Restaurant - Full service restaurant, bar and take out at Bridgewater Plaza. R-28 by water Sushi bar and hibatchi grill.(540) 721-8839
Dairy Queen on 616 in Westlake (540) 721-7541. Fast food and ice cream.Private Meeting/Party Room Available
Diamond Hill General Store on 655 in Moneta (540) 297-9309. Deli foods & ice cream.
Downtown Pizzeria - Celebration Square (540) 297-1269.
Dudley Mart & Restaurant - in the old schoolhouse on 670. (540) 721-1635. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Ask about the daily specials and Friday night is Walleye Night!
Edo Grill and Sushi - Now open in Celebration Square. Owned and operated by the owners of Chopsticks. (540) 297-6888.
El Cazador - Bedford side of the Bridge. Closed for the winter. (540) 296-0769.
El Toreno - (Formerly known as El Torito) LakeWatch off 122 between Westlake and the Hales Ford Bridge. Mexican fare. (540) 721-3821
Freckles-Ice cream Parlor - Celebration Square (540) 297-2138
Hawk's General Store and Deli - Celebration Square (540) 296-0975
Homestead Creamery - Burnt Chimney Soups, sandwiches and ice cream!(540) 721-2045
Hot Shots Now serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks. Eat In/Take Out (540) 719-1547
Jake's Place-opening in late winter at the old Camper's Paradise - now Halesford Harbor
Joe's Pizza-Downstairs at the Lake Plaza Full menu or buffet for lunch or dinner.Sunday Brunch(540) 721-2422
Jonathan's - Reopened at LakeWatch
King's Point Irish Pub-Smith Mountain Lake Parkway Reopens second weekend in May(540) 297-7347
Lago Pizza - Shop Rite Center (540) 297-5353
Lakehouse Beanery - Bridgewater Plaza (540) 719-9100
La Trattoria Italian Restaurant - Union Hall on Route 40 (540) 576-3004
The Landing at Bernard's Landing off 616 Upscale dining for lunch & dinner. Call ahead for reservations & hours. (540) 721-3028.
Mango's-downstairs in Bridgewater Plaza R-28 by water. Full Service Dining & Weekend Breakfast Buffet. Reopens March 2nd(540) 721-1632
Mayberry Diner and Drive-In White House Road (540) 296-1480. Drive in open through November.
Marina Cafe at Mitchell's Point Marina-under new management.Reopens April 1st as Mitchell's(540) 297-4829.
Mexico Viejo-Crazy Horse Marina off 616-B10/B11 by water Great food and great views! (540)719-1000
Moosie's Restaurant at Bridgewater Plaza (Hales Ford Bridge R-28 by water) (540) 721-5255. Sandwiches and much more!
New York Pizza at Lake Center in Westlake (Food Lion Shopping Center) (540) 721-4880.
Nobologna - Now open during weekdays -On 122 just north of Capp's in the blue building - Take out subs and deli (540) 721-1414.
Old Oak Cafe-now open under new management in the old Red, Wines and Blues space (which was the old Copper Kettle space, etc., etc., etc.) Breakfast and Lunch (dinner on weekends on a trial basis) (540)719-3388
Peking Restaurant - new Food Lion shopping center on the Bedford side of the lake (540) 296-0741
Perfect Blends - Now open in the General Store on Scruggs Road for coffee and light fare. Drive up Window!
The Pizza Pub at Bridgewater Plaza R-28 by water (540) 721-1234. Pizza and casual food.
Poppys at the Lake (no website, they do have a Facebook page) Casual dining and bar at the old Fallon's/old Pilot House site on 122 on the Bedford side near the bridge (540) 297-3542
Portside Bar and Grill - at the Virginia Dare off Airport Road - Be sure to call ahead - this restaurant has been going through some changes lately (540)297-7100
Rookie's Sports Tavern (no web page but they do have a Facebook listing). Corner of 122 and Hendricks Store Road. Owned and operated by the Viera's. (540) 297-4161.
Smith Mountain Dock and Lodge Waterfront Grille Between R-6 & B-1 by water (434)927-5100
The Smokehouse-opening soon in the old Bluebird Cafe space in Celebration Square.
Subway-ShopRite center (122&655)
Subway at Lake Center Sandwiches and wraps. (540) 721-7827.
Tuscan Tavern -north of Hales Ford Bridge near the Drift In. (the old Michael's Italian Restaurant space).
Virginia Dare Airport Road in Huddleston R-20 by water (540) 297-7100. Dine while you are sightseeing!
Waller's Restaurant at Crystal Shores Marina (540) 297-0055.
Wendy's -Kroger shopping center.
Westlake Grille at the Westlake Country Club off 616 North (540) 721-4215. open to the public, you need not be a member to eat here.
Several of the marinas also have informal places to grab a bite. Check out our Fishing and Boating page for more information.
We have been asked what grocery stores are in the area. Westlake has two - Kroger and Food Lion. There is a ShopRite and the "new" Food Lion on the Bedford side at the corner of 122 and 655. There is also an ABC Store in Westlake.
Lastly, if you dare...the Health Department now has all its restaurant inspections online:
For Franklin County:
http://www.healthspace.ca/Clients/VDH/WestPiedmont/WestPiedmont_Website.nsf
For Bedford County:
http://www.healthspace.ca/Clients/VDH/Central/Central_Website.nsf
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