Portside Grill & Bar

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  Right on the lake and fantastic chili lime chicken wings!

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  Posted on 07.20.13 Arthur A.

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  This is the most fun place at the lake.  It makes you think that the next person arriving is really likely to be Jimmy Buffett.  The peel 'em and eat 'em shrimp are (almost) as good as any you'll find in New Orleans.  (Hey, this is SML, anyway!) the wings are fantastic, as are the burgers.  My personal favorite is the Cuban sandwich.  It is a great place to while away the afternoon, enjoying a great view of the passing parade of boats and just getting into that Key West state of mind!

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  Posted on 09.09.12 Bill C.

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  Really nice atmosphere!  We had a lovely visit at Smith Mountain Lake.  Having dinner here just added to the overall wonderful experience.  It has a very laid back vibe, which was perfect for our large group to include 4 children and 5 adults.  The kids played w/their very simple ring on a string for awhile, which gave the adults time to chat.  The food wasn't gourmet, but it was as expected for a lake side grill.  Everyone raved about the chicken wings.  I had the cheeseburger, and was not dissapointed.  The kids had a frozen non-alcoholic pina colada which they gulped down quickly...Bottomline, if I visit Smith Mountain Lake again, we will be stopping here again!

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  Posted on 10.20.11 Mindy L.

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  We visited some family at Smith Mountain Lake this past weekend and they kept talking to us about these amazing "chicken wings".  We thought okay, sure, whatever, sounds great.  However, we had no idea what we were in for.
  
  We headed over to Portside by boat, lashed up our boat, and saundered on down the pier to the outdoor dining area.  The restaurant is on the water and ultra casual!  (Just what you want when you are in your swimsuit!)  Place your order at the bar for a bucket of beers and several orders of wings - then find yourself a seat at the bar or at one of the tables and get ready for goodness.
  
  The buckets of beer are icy cold and just what you need when its 90 degrees outside!  Then - come - the - chicken - wings!  The wings are grilled fresh to order, amazingly seasoned, and then - you douse them in the "secret hot sauce" that's located on every table - and OH - MY - GOD!  These are unbelievable.  They are piping hot, spicy, juicy, and you cannot stop eating them!
  
  If you are ever visiting SML or just love wings - this is a must try!

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  Posted on 06.10.11 Adri T.

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