Whether you're visiting Smith Mountain Lake for a weekend, staying at a lake home, or are a long-time local resident, the area offers an incredible variety of dining, boating, recreation, golf, shopping, and entertainment options.

Storage City proudly serves customers throughout Moneta, Penhook, Union Hall, Hardy, Rocky Mount, Glade Hill, and the surrounding Franklin County and Smith Mountain Lake region. We've put together this guide to help you discover some of our favorite local businesses and attractions.

Waterfront Restaurants

Drifter's

Website: https://www.drifterssml.com

One of Smith Mountain Lake's most popular waterfront dining destinations featuring a full menu, outdoor seating, live music, and beautiful lake views.

Jake's Place

Website: https://www.jakesplacesml.com

A local favorite offering casual dining, craft beer, and a welcoming atmosphere for lake residents and visitors.

Napoli by the Lake

Website: https://napolibythelakesml.com

Located at Bernard's Landing, Napoli by the Lake combines authentic Italian cuisine with stunning waterfront views.

Mango's Bar & Grill

Website: https://mangossml.com

Popular lakefront restaurant offering Caribbean-inspired food, drinks, and outdoor dining.

Local Restaurants

Bella Vita Italian Restaurant

Website: https://bellavitava.com

Authentic Italian cuisine serving Moneta and the surrounding Smith Mountain Lake communities.

The Copper Kettle

Website: https://thecopperkettle.net

A local institution known for comfort food, friendly service, and a welcoming atmosphere.

Buddy's BBQ

Website: https://www.buddysbbqva.com

A favorite destination for barbecue lovers throughout Franklin County.

Los Amigos Bar & Grill

Website: https://www.losamigossml.com

Popular Mexican restaurant serving the Smith Mountain Lake region.

Marinas

Bridgewater Marina

Website: https://bwmarina.com

Offering boat rentals, fuel, service, and easy access to Smith Mountain Lake.

Goodhue Boat Company

Website: https://goodhueboat.com

One of the area's premier boating destinations featuring boat sales, service, storage, and marina facilities.

Waterwheel Marina

Website: https://www.waterwheelmarina.com

Full-service marina offering boat slips, fuel, rentals, and maintenance services.

Magnum Point Marina

Website: https://www.magnumpointmarina.com

Convenient marina facilities serving lake residents and visitors.

Boat Rentals

Bridgewater Boat Rentals

Website: https://bwmarina.com

Wide variety of pontoon boats and watercraft available for daily and weekly rentals.

Parrot Cove Boat Rentals

Website: https://parrotcove.com

Offering pontoon boats, deck boats, fishing boats, and personal watercraft rentals.

Mariners Landing Boat Rentals

Website: https://bwmarina.com/locations/mariners-landing-boat-rentals

Convenient boat rental location on beautiful Craddock Creek.

Golf Courses & Country Clubs

Mariners Landing Golf Club

Website: https://marinerslandinggolf.com

An 18-hole championship golf course with breathtaking views of Smith Mountain Lake.

Mariners Landing Resort

Website: https://marinerslanding.com

Lakefront resort featuring golf, swimming pools, tennis courts, pickleball, fitness facilities, and more.

The Waterfront Country Club

Website: https://waterfrontcc.net

Private country club offering championship golf, tennis, dining, and social events.

The Water's Edge Country Club

Website: https://www.watersedgecountryclub.com

One of the region's premier golf and lakefront country club communities.

Family Entertainment

Bridgewater Plaza

Website: https://bridgewaterplaza.com

The lake's most popular entertainment destination featuring restaurants, shopping, mini golf, ice cream, arcade games, and family activities.

Harbortown Mini Golf

Website: https://bridgewaterplaza.com

Fun for all ages and a great family activity after a day on the lake.

Breweries, Wineries & Distilleries

Twin Creeks Distillery

Website: https://twincreeksdistillery.com

Award-winning local distillery producing handcrafted spirits in Rocky Mount.

Hickory Hill Vineyards

Website: https://hickoryhillvineyards.com

Local winery featuring tastings, events, and beautiful mountain views.

Chaos Mountain Brewing

Website: https://chaosmountainbrewing.com

Popular regional brewery serving craft beer enthusiasts throughout Southwest Virginia.

Communities Around Smith Mountain Lake

Moneta

Moneta serves as the commercial hub of Smith Mountain Lake and offers shopping, restaurants, healthcare services, marinas, and entertainment options.

Penhook

Known for beautiful waterfront communities, boating access, and easy access to the southern portions of Smith Mountain Lake.

Union Hall

A favorite location for lakefront living featuring marinas, golf communities, waterfront restaurants, and beautiful views.

Hardy

Located near Westlake Corner, Hardy provides convenient access to shopping, dining, healthcare, and recreational activities.

Rocky Mount

The county seat of Franklin County, Rocky Mount offers local dining, community events, shopping, historic attractions, and small-town charm.

Glade Hill

Located just outside Rocky Mount, Glade Hill provides easy access to Franklin County while maintaining a quiet rural atmosphere.

Need Storage Near Smith Mountain Lake?

Storage City proudly serves Moneta, Penhook, Union Hall, Hardy, Rocky Mount, Glade Hill, and the surrounding Smith Mountain Lake region.

We offer:

• Self Storage Units

• Boat Storage

• RV Storage

• Vehicle Storage

• Business Storage

• Drive-Up Access

• Gated Facilities

• Security Cameras

• Online Rentals & Payments

With locations in Glade Hill and Penhook, Storage City has been helping local residents, businesses, and lake homeowners with their storage needs since 1997.

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