We are currently looking for a Waitress to work on the the Virginia Dare and a Cashier to work in the Marina. Must be professional, dedicated and a team player. Drug Test Required. Please Call 540-297-7100 Ext 0

Looking for a great Labor Day Weekend Get-a-Way?? Need a place to stay??? We have a 2 bedroom Cottage By The Lake available. For Labor Day weekend if you stay 3 nights you get the 4th night free or stay for 2 nights and get the 3rd night 1/2 off.  This cottage has a boat slip, beach access to the lake and is in walking distance to Portside Grill and Bar. Call 540-297-7100 Ext 0 for more information or www.vadarecruises.com

We are sorry for any inconvenience if you have been trying to reach us by phone and have found our lines busy. We are having problems with one of our Verizon phone lines. Verizon as inform us they have someone working on it and hope to have it fixed by Friday. If you can not reach us please fill free to e-mail us at qavadarecruises@gmail.com.

Buy 2 Lunch, Dinner, Sunday Luncheon or Sightseeing Cruise and get the 3rd half off. Our Lunch and Sunday Luncheon Cruises are $42.00 per adult, Dinner Cruises are $45.00 per adult and our Sightseeing Cruises are Only $20.00 per adult. All cruises are 2 hours, the Lunch, Sunday Luncheon and Dinner Cruises include a meal, tax, service charge, coffee & tea. This is a great way to get the whole family together and see Smith Mountain Lake. For reservation call 540-297-7100 Ext 0 and mention you want our Virginia Dare 1/2 Price Special on our website.

Portside will be open Thursday July 7th, Friday July 8th, Saturday July 9th & Sunday July 10th at 11:00am. Yes that’s right you get one extra day at Portside this week!!! Stop by and get a order of Wings from Paradise with our Famous Hot Sauce, Authentic Cuban Sandwich or Hot Dog with Homemade Chili. Make sure and try  our Homemade Cole Slaw or Potato Salad and for dessert try one of our Island Way Fruit Sorbet. Don’t forget to get a Bucket of Beer, Frozen Sangria or Fruit Slushie. Grab you Hawaiian Shirt, Grass Skirt, Coconut Bar and Flip-Flops and cruise on over to Portside for that Key West “Tiki Bar” experience right over the water here at Smith Mountain Lake.

Portside Grill & Bar will be open Friday at 12pm, Saturday, Sunday & 4th of July Monday at 11am. Starting on Saturday we will have Grilled Half Chickens or 1lb Ribs with Baked Beans, Cole Slaw & a Roll for $10.00. Also try one of yummy Island Way Fruit Sorbets that come served in there own natural shell. We have Passionate Mango served in a Orange Shell, Zesty Pomegranate served in a Lemon Shell, Pineapple Dreams served in a Pineapple Shell & Heavenly Coconut served in a Coconut Shell. Dress in your favorite 4th of July attire, come out and celebrate our Countries Independence at Portside the only over the water Grill and Bar on Smith Mountain Lake.

Looking for something to do with the kids now that school is out??? Why not try a cruise on the Virginia Dare. The will have a Sunday Luncheon Cruise on July 3rd from 2-4 and a Lunch Cruise on July 4th from 12-2. We will also have our Wildlife Wednesday Cruise on July 6th from 12-2. There will be a Smith Mountain Lake State Park Ranger on board on the 6th talking about and pointing out various wildlife here at beautiful Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia. We hope to see ya’ll there!!

Every Dad is unique and special so why not do something just as unique and special for your Dad for Father’s Day. What could be better than a relaxing 2 hour cruise and Luncheon on Smith Mountain Lake. This is a great way for Dad to relax and enjoy his special day. All Dad’s get a $5.00 discount.

Portside Grill & Bar has it’s own Facebook Page now!!! Make sure to become a Fan so you can get up dates of what is going on at Portside.