Shane And Jessica's Guidebook
Food Scene
Closest restaurant. Old-school and family owned. Great pizza and sandwiches. Menus in basket in kitchen. **May only be offering curbside pick-up, call ahead to confirm**
8 locals recommend
Cujo Pizza
6716 Curry HwyClosest restaurant. Old-school and family owned. Great pizza and sandwiches. Menus in basket in kitchen. **May only be offering curbside pick-up, call ahead to confirm**
Arley Coffee Shop
6670 Co Rd 41Great place for lunch.
Just past Duncan Bridge, Sicilian-style pizza. Check F'book page for hours as they operate seasonally on Fridays and Saturdays.
Big Shorty's Pizza & Stuff
Just past Duncan Bridge, Sicilian-style pizza. Check F'book page for hours as they operate seasonally on Fridays and Saturdays.
Grocery
Gateway Foodland
14928 US-278Closest grocery store
Butcher shop with incredibly fresh cuts of meat, in-house made brats, and other grilling needs (spices/rubs, bread, etc.).
N&N Meat Co.
1355 Alabama 195Butcher shop with incredibly fresh cuts of meat, in-house made brats, and other grilling needs (spices/rubs, bread, etc.).
6048 Curry Hwy
6048 Curry HighwaySelf-service ice, fresh. 10 lbs for $1.50; 20 lbs for $2.50
Booze
VULCAN
1170 Curry HighwayClosest place for alcohol. Gas station that also often has firewood.
Toad
2501 Airport RoadGas station with good selection of beer and seltzers. Small package store with basics.
Brown's Grocery
Gas station, grill, and package store in one!
On the water
Marina on main channel towards dam. Great place to fill up boat, get ice, and stop for restroom. They also rent Pontoon boats. We store our boat here.
12 locals recommend
Duskin Point Marina
198 Duskin Point RdMarina on main channel towards dam. Great place to fill up boat, get ice, and stop for restroom. They also rent Pontoon boats. We store our boat here.
Closest marina to Bay Pointe Bungalow. Right next to Duncan Bridge. Get gas or hang out at sandy beach.
16 locals recommend
Duncan Bridge Marina
55 Marina DrClosest marina to Bay Pointe Bungalow. Right next to Duncan Bridge. Get gas or hang out at sandy beach.
Best place to get food and drinks on the water. 45 minutes to an hour by boat. Currently operating in a temporary space until new facility is complete. Full-service marina on site as well.
17 locals recommend
The Grille at Trident Marina
21680 County Rd 222Best place to get food and drinks on the water. 45 minutes to an hour by boat. Currently operating in a temporary space until new facility is complete. Full-service marina on site as well.
Largest restaurant/bar on the water, huge covered deck. Full-service marina on-site. About an hour by boat. Haven't been at night, but looks fun.
10 locals recommend
Lakeshore Inn Restaurant
364 E Lakeshore DrLargest restaurant/bar on the water, huge covered deck. Full-service marina on-site. About an hour by boat. Haven't been at night, but looks fun.
Address is for The Barn Smith Lake, which is a beautiful wedding/event venue. However, keep driving boat past to reach Cocktail Cove. Great spot for anchoring and relaxing. Coordinates below:
33.9954620, -87.044868
1000 County Rd 78
1000 County Road 78Address is for The Barn Smith Lake, which is a beautiful wedding/event venue. However, keep driving boat past to reach Cocktail Cove. Great spot for anchoring and relaxing. Coordinates below:
33.9954620, -87.044868
Smith Lake Castle
The Smith Lake landmark! Just past Trident Marina, towards Cullman side of lake.
Great steaks and seafood. Full bar. Plan for nearly 1.5 hours by boat, but great day trip. Marina on-site and near Smith Lake Park.
22 locals recommend
Brothers on Smith Lake
173 Co Rd 312Great steaks and seafood. Full bar. Plan for nearly 1.5 hours by boat, but great day trip. Marina on-site and near Smith Lake Park.