You could actually take a complete order instead of taking half of a drink order and walking off to…read moreseat another table. If you don't want people at your restaurant, don't seat them. Plenty of other places on the lake. Most of them want your business. Another suggestion... when you take a food order, bring the food that was ordered. Don't bring some other random item of your choosing. Never again.

Probably my favorite restaurant of all that we tried during our week at Smith Mountain Lake. We…read moreopted to sit outside on what had been a mostly cloudy day... then the sun came out and it got a little toasty during dinner. Our server was attentive, and kept all our drinks topped off throughout dinner. I asked her about the paninis and she recommended the blackened tuna panini. Definitely a good choice! (Next time, I may opt for the wasabi aioli on the side, though.) Would definitely eat here again!

So wonderful the first morning of our stay at Smith Mountain Lake that we returned for the 2nd!…read moreFood, service - all top notch! Old Oak Cafe is situated in a strip shopping center, but is designed to make you feel like you've stepped into someone's home. The back room houses a faux (I assume) fireplace and round oak dining tables. The southern hospitality we received from the staff is as inviting as the space. They also have a large bookshelf of children's picture books and activities. So thoughtful and a wonderful option for tablet-free families. Our first visit was around 11:30 am on a Sunday and there was about a 20-min wait with the post-church crowd. The interior waiting space was full so we opted to wait outside. They offer a buffet breakfast on the weekends for $14.99. It looked to have biscuits and gravy, eggs, a variety of meats and fruit. We opted for menu options. I noticed they offered foam plates for buffet-goers, which made me cringe. I hope they will consider changing to something more environmentally-friendly. We were greeted as soon as we sat and offered coffee. Our server on both visits were incredibly kind! On Sunday, our server was a bit slower with coffee refills, but it was incredibly busy so I understood why. On our first visit, hubs had the cinnamon sweet potato pancakes while I chose multigrain. Both were so fluffy and delicious! The sweet potato pancakes drew us back the next day. They were topped with a cinnamon sugar butter and fresh pecans. The flavor was out of this world! Even the multigrain pancakes were light, fluffy and so yummy. I got blueberry pancakes on my 2nd trip and wish I had ordered these. The blueberry, while tasty, were more dense and not quite as flavorful. The Sweet Potato and Multigrain pancakes are worth 5 stars alone, but the service and value set Old Oak Cafe over the top. I'm ready to plan another trip to SML solely for this breakfast!

My family loved this place. If you are in the area (or have errands nearby) stop in. There are a…read morehandful of restaurants around Kroger/Movie Theater. If you want something other than Cancun or pizza, make a visit. Great food.

Food was good as always or most of the time. Service can be a little slow depending on how busy…read morethey are. We had a problem with one of our dishes and they wouldn't remove it from the bill. We never ask for that. We eat out all the time.

My experience at Copper Kettle on Mother's Day was extremely frustrating, mostly due to poor…read moreservice and management. Service was slow from the start. We waited a long time just to order drinks, and our waitress, Maggie, had to come back and ask for our drink order again. Later, I ordered a salad to go, and it came out wrong. I asked Maggie to send it back, but after waiting 25 minutes, nothing happened. I eventually had to ask for a manager. Manager James never came to speak with me. I was told he was "too busy" and that I'd need to wait until he had time, blaming the delay on it being Mother's Day. However, the restaurant did not appear that busy--there were multiple empty tables. After another 10-15 minutes, I still never spoke with James, and only then did I finally receive the corrected salad to go. I spent $200.66 including tip, which is a lot to pay for this level of service. While the food itself was good, it was very overpriced for what you receive, and the lack of attentiveness and accountability from management ruined what should have been a special meal. Unfortunately, I would not return based on this experience.

Food was great! You can't beat the Sunday Shrimp special! Anthony and Miranda were great as well.read more

The vibe, and atmosphere is unmatched! Great team, great service, and food was amazing!read more

Farmhouse Catering since it's move last year has only gotten better. Spacious dining room to eat…read morein and lots more refrigerated units with Nora homemade goods. He cold chicken salad is the best and enough for 5 sandwiches at home. Because of Pirate Days she has some specials and we tried her Rueben sandwich. The meat is real corned beef sliced thick but tender. Bread meat and everything heated on the grill while I watched. There is also foods from local farms, canned, jars and fresh. So along with my sandwiches and chicken salad for tomorrow, I got 2 lbs. of fresh peach's for desert.

Wow!! Exactly what SML needed. I cannot rave about this place enough. SO many options...and…read morefredelicious, healthy, affordable. I haven't sampled everything but popped in to get some items to-go for my parents who currently have some health issues and can't cook for themselves right now. What a great way to have home cooked meals without all of the work!! Just a little peek at some of what I picked up! DELISH!

Vibe: 8/10 - it can get loud inside, but the theming is so nice! The outdoor area is also excellent…read more Service: 7/10 - kind, but can be very slow. Don't go in a rush! Value: 9/10 Black and bleu: 7.5/10 Greek steak salad: 8/10 Overall: 7.7/10 (3.85/5) [To clarify our review system: 10 = we'll never have anything else as good as this in our lives (we use 10 very sparingly!) 9 = extraordinary 8 = great 7 = above average 6 = average Anything below 6 is being critical]

This location was a train station until the 70s. A train still passes by the restaurant. The decor…read moreis cute. There are train items throughout the place. We visited at lunch time on a weekday. The dining area was busy. Our server was also helping with to go orders. The menu is varied. The bar looks like a fun place to visit. There is also a private room for parties. I had the black bean burger. It was good without bring great. I didn't pay attention to peppers bring in the burger or I would have requested that they be left off. The pieces were large enough that I was able to remove them. The cucumber dill sauce was good. The fries were decent. My guest had the chicken salad. She asked for salmon instead of chicken. She really enjoyed it. The server didn't mention that there was an $8 charge for the substitution. It would have been nice to have been informed. The poppy seed dressing was good. There were gaps in service since our server was over worked. I asked for help from others when I needed it. This is a popular location. Plan accordingly.

Love this place! The food is great and reasonably priced. Definitely worth coming in.read more

What a wonderful little place. I had the Chicken Oscar, wife had the blueberry fields salad…read more Presentation is great and the food tasted incredible. You are doing yourself a disservice if you are in the area and don't check this place out.

Stopped by for a quick bite sometime, and boy were they busy. They have indoor seating and outdoor…read moretables with a stage where live bands sometimes play. The service was quick and not too bad. I just got a burger and onion petals. It was all okay: portion-size, taste, temperature, etc. Overall, had an okay experience.

I waited over a half hour to get to the host there were 4 people ahead of me. I get a table and the…read moreserver never came

The only things better than the view are the food and the signature drinks! Do yourself a favor and…read morecome check out and support this new SML restaurant that is bound to become your new go to place on the lake!

One of the coolest restaurants on the lake with the best view! The vibe is amazing. There are…read moremultiple bars to sit at which gives you different options and indoor and outdoor seating! The food is amazing I tried the crab puppies and the coastal vibes burger both were really good! Excited to go back and try everything else.

I have been visiting M&A since I was just a kid. Its a FAMOUS take out spot, call ahead of time and…read moreget your order hot and fresh by the time you arrive. Because they are famous, call ahead by 25 mins or so. Jose is wonderful, so kind, so friendly. Its a small old country store but stocked with selection and if you want an item back, just ask and they will get it done.

Love the food!!! Get the sausage poofs or biscuits and gravy. French fries and great too!read more