Welcome to The Gate House!
Food scene
One of our favorite places for food and drinks! Check out their delicious menu of crushes and definitely try their loaded buffalo tots! You can boat right up to Jake's and dock there and don't miss out on their craft brews in their beer store attached to the restaurant!
36 locals recommend
Jake's Place
1041 Harbour Inn LnOne of our favorite places for food and drinks! Check out their delicious menu of crushes and definitely try their loaded buffalo tots! You can boat right up to Jake's and dock there and don't miss out on their craft brews in their beer store attached to the restaurant!
Boat on over to Bridgewater Plaza and dock and enjoy some delicious food!
38 locals recommend
Moosie's
16 Bridgewater Pointe PlBoat on over to Bridgewater Plaza and dock and enjoy some delicious food!
Also known as "Drifters" - this is one of our favorite places to boat to and get drinks and food! Get a table right on the water!
37 locals recommend
Waller's
1617 Crystal Shores DrAlso known as "Drifters" - this is one of our favorite places to boat to and get drinks and food! Get a table right on the water!
Although it is a long boat ride, getting there is half the fun! Enjoy margaritas the size of your head and delicious Mexican food! Check out their website for live music as well!
9 locals recommend
Los Amigos Bar & Grill
404 Crazy Horse DrAlthough it is a long boat ride, getting there is half the fun! Enjoy margaritas the size of your head and delicious Mexican food! Check out their website for live music as well!
If you are looking for a more upscale dining experience, this is definitely the place! Their food is delicious and the view is beautiful!
30 locals recommend
The Landing Restaurant
1217 Graves Harbor TrailIf you are looking for a more upscale dining experience, this is definitely the place! Their food is delicious and the view is beautiful!
This is a must visit for everyone who comes to Smith Mountain Lake! Not only are their coffee and sandwiches delicious, but their pastries are to die for! Definitely don't miss out on their filled croissants and coffeecake!
22 locals recommend
Smith Mountain Lake Coffee House
16430 Booker T Washington HwyThis is a must visit for everyone who comes to Smith Mountain Lake! Not only are their coffee and sandwiches delicious, but their pastries are to die for! Definitely don't miss out on their filled croissants and coffeecake!
Not only is their ice cream amazing, but the whole store is a fun place to check out! Lots of local cheese, charcuterie and other food items to check out! Their sandwiches are also amazing!
29 locals recommend
Homestead Creamery
7254 Booker T Washington HwyNot only is their ice cream amazing, but the whole store is a fun place to check out! Lots of local cheese, charcuterie and other food items to check out! Their sandwiches are also amazing!
This is one of our favorites here at SML. Just 7 minutes from The Gate House, Diamond Hill has a little bit of just about everything! They also make delicious sandwiches and salads that you don't want to miss!
9 locals recommend
DIAMOND HILL GROCERY
1012 Diamond Hill RdThis is one of our favorites here at SML. Just 7 minutes from The Gate House, Diamond Hill has a little bit of just about everything! They also make delicious sandwiches and salads that you don't want to miss!
Wineries
Hickory Hill Vineyards
1722 Hickory Cove LnRamulose Ridge Vineyards
3061 Hendricks Store RdGolf
Mariners Landing Golf & Country Club
2052 Lake Retreat RdFamily Activities
Harbortown Mini Golf
16430 Booker T Washington HwyHot Shots
67 Booker T Washington HwyA great place for everyone to enjoy! There is a large beach, pier and plenty of hiking trails for all levels! Check out The Turtle Island Loop - it our favorite!
91 locals recommend
Smith Mountain Lake State Park
1235 Rd 888A great place for everyone to enjoy! There is a large beach, pier and plenty of hiking trails for all levels! Check out The Turtle Island Loop - it our favorite!
Another great place to visit if you are looking for a beach or an easy, beautiful hike! The perimeter hike around the park has views of the lake almost the whole hike!
17 locals recommend
Smith Mountain Lake Community Park
1482 Parkway AveAnother great place to visit if you are looking for a beach or an easy, beautiful hike! The perimeter hike around the park has views of the lake almost the whole hike!
Plenty of trails to check out at this park, as well as, Treetop Quest, offering ziplining and obstacles for ages 4 and up!
43 locals recommend
Explore Park
56 Roanoke River Parkway RoadPlenty of trails to check out at this park, as well as, Treetop Quest, offering ziplining and obstacles for ages 4 and up!
Water Toy Rentals
SML Boat Rentals at Mitchell's Point Marina
3553 Trading Post RdBridgewater Marina & Boat Rentals
16410 Booker T Washington HwyCaptain's Quarters
16525 Booker T Washington HwyShopping
Reclaimed LLC
14190 Booker T Washington HwyOur favorite place to shop at The Lake!
Amanda's
14116 Booker T Washington HwyThere is always something really fun to find here!