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Stacy’s Sweet Spot, 1035
Mercantile St. Suite 101, 540-2975683, stacyssweetspot.com. Gourmet artisan confections handcrafted to perfection. With online store.
Sugar & Slice Cupcakery and Confections, 96 Builders Pride BEST
Drive, Suite 106, Hardy, 540-721-2253, sugarandslicesml.com. Homemade desserts baked fresh on-site. Made-toorder cakes and event catering. BEST
Sweet Frog Frozen Yogurt, 84 Westlake Road,
Suite 104, Moneta, 540-524-9191. sweetfrogyogurt.com. Make a custom treat from a variety of frozen yogurt flavors and toppings.
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Hot Shots Fun Center, 67 Village View Lane,
Moneta, 540-719-1547. smlhotshots. com. Fun center with mini golf and corn hole. Restaurant and bar. Evening live entertainment. BEST
Jake’s Place at The Harbour, 1041 Harbour Inn
Lane, Moneta, 540-297-4732. jakesplacesml.com. Caribbean-themed waterfront dining; brick oven pizza, sandwiches, entrees; full bar with craft beer. Channel marker: R28.
King’s Point Pub, 15844 Smith Mountain Lake Pkwy., Huddleston, 540297-7347. Casual spot for appetizers, burgers, salads, steak, seafood and Irish fare; wine and beer, including many imports on tap. Channel marker: C2. Mango’s Bar & Grill,
16430 Booker T. Washington Hwy. Suite 20, Moneta, 540-721-1632. mangosbarandgrill.com. Dine in or out for fare with a tropical twist, including sandwiches, steaks, pasta and seafood; full bar. Channel marker: R28. BEST
Moosie’s Restaurant,
16430 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Suite 16, Moneta, 540-721-5255. bridgewaterplaza.com. Burgers, salads, ribs and a broad selection of sandwiches in a casual setting; full bar. Channel marker: R28.
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Ole School Sports Pub & Grill, 6674 Burnt
Chimney Road, Wirtz, 540-721-1635. On Facebook. Walleye on Friday nights. Live entertainment every weekend year-round. Award winning burgers and wings. BEST
Portside Grill & Bar,
3619 Airport Road, Moneta, 540-297-7100. vadarecruises.com. Over-the-water, Key West-style tiki bar with menu of casual food items. Located at Virginia Dare Marina. Channel marker: R21. BEST
Sunken City Brewing Company, 40 Brewery Drive,
Hardy, 540-420-0476. sunkencitybeer. com. Snack foods in the tasting room of SML’s only craft brewery; occasional food vendors and trucks on site and live entertainment.
The Back 40, 1050 Hendricks Store Road, Moneta, 540-297-0015. On Facebook. Affordable pub fare, with daily specials.
The Mill Iron Grill, 10190 Stewartsville Road, Goodview, 540-8904766, On Facebook. Burgers, barbecue, seafood, sandwiches, wraps, soups and salads. The Westlake, 360 Chestnut Creek Drive, Moneta, 540-721-4214. golfthewestlake.com. Casual spot for lunch serving sandwiches, salads, burgers and soups. Channel marker: R37. Virginia Dare Cruises & Marina, 3619 Airport Road,
Moneta, 540-297-7100. vadarecruises. com. Sightseeing, lunch, dinner, Sunday luncheon and theme cruises aboard replica 19th century sidewheeler. Channel marker: R21. BEST
Waller’s, 1617 Crystal Shores
Drive, Moneta, 540-297-0055. holleratwaller.com. Waterfront tropical grill and bar serving a variety of fare from steak to seafood; full bar. Live music most weekends in season. Channel marker: R27.