- TripAdvisor Travelers Choice Award Winner 2024
- December 2024 Elite Fleet Member selected by Marinas.com
- September 2022 Hammy Awards for Best Romantic Restaurant
- April 2022 Coastal Virginia Magazine Best of Marina Winner
- Virginia Living Magazine’s Top Wedding Vendor March 2021 and 2022
- January 2022 Booking.com Traveller Review Award
- The Light is the #1 Vacation Destination on Only In Your State August 2020
- Tripadvisor’s Best of the Best Readers’ Choice! 2020 August 2020
- Best of Virginia 2020 Hotel from Virginia Living! July 2020
- Only In Your State feature on The Lighthouse! July 2020
- Chesapeake Bay, Best of the Bay Award Winner June 2019
- Best Breakfast, Sunday Brunch
- Best Bartender, Pat Brown of course!
- Best Cream of Crab Soup
- Pagan River – Best Place To Paddle
- Smithfield Station received 11 of the 2018 Best of the Bay Awards! June 2018
- Best Crab Cake
- Best Soft-shell Crab Sandwich
- Best She-Crab Soup
- Best Waterfront Restaurant
- Best Bay-to-Table Restaurant
- Best Dock Bar
- Best Dock Bartender
- Best Resort Marina
- Best Dog-friendly Marina
- Best Clean Marina
- Best Dockmaster, Brian Pack
- Smithfield Station received six of the 2017 Best of the Bay Awards! June 2017
- Virginia Living Magazine’s editors selection, Top Wedding Vendor! 2017, 2016, 2014, 2013
- Best Romantic (Weekend) Getaways In Virginia December 2016
- Smithfield Station celebrates 30 years of business! December 2016
- Smithfield Station received five of the 2016 Best of the Bay Awards! May 2016
- Daily Press’ “Where to dock and dine on the Peninsula” May 2016
- 2016 Top Wedding Vendors and Best Wedding Pros February2016
- Virginia is for Lovers voted The Lighthouse at Smithfield Station as a top Luxury Honeymoon Suite! November 2015
- Randy Pack and Smithfield Station’s contributions to Smithfield’s successful events! September 2015
- TripAdvisor’s prestigious Hall of Fame Award for winning the Certificate of Excellence five years in a row. June 2015
- 2015 Gold Award for Best Banquet or Event Hall by Coastal Virginia Best of Readers Choice AwardsMay 2015
- #1 Destination in VA to change your idea of vacation forever! May 2015
- 11 Best of the Bay Awards from Chesapeake Bay Magazine May 2015
- Randy Pack is the recipient of Inside Business’ Top 40 Under 40 Award! October 2014
- com featured The Station as one of 5 “Overlooked Getaways” June 2014
- 11 of the Best of the Bay 2014 Awards from Chesapeake Bay Magazine May 2014
- The Richmond Times-Dispatch recommends The Station as a “Perfect Weekend Getaway” May 2014
- Healthcare Professionals Network HPN Live featured the Smithfield Station February 2014
- Cortney Matz featured Smithfield Station as part of her “Backyard Exploration” November 2013
- Carroll County Times features Smithfield Station as a “Unique Travel Experience” July 2013
- Gallagher’s Travels features The Smithfield Station and the town of Smithfield, VA December 2012
- German Magazine features the Smithfield Station Lighthouse August 2012
- Best of Virginia 2012 Award Winner for Best Boutique Hotel by Virginia Living June 2012
- 12 of the Best of the Bay 2012 Awards from Chesapeake Bay Magazine May 2012
- Baltimore Examiner March 2011
- 2011 Wedding Destination featured in Destinations Travel Magazine January 2011
- Voted #1 Hotel in Smithfield, VA by TripAdvisor, 2010
- Intracoastal Waterway Facilities Guide – Smithfield, VA Port of Call September 2010
- Meet Hampton Roads – Southwest Airlines Spirit Magazine
- Recipient of the Prestigious 2010 Governor’s Environmental Excellence Award May 2010
- Coastal Virginia’s selection of a perfect place to dine and to make Valentine’s Day delicious February 2017
- Coastal Virginia Magazine, “Farm-To-Table Food Culture In Coastal Virginia” January 2017
The Restaurant received the following Best of the Bay awards:
- Best Bartender, Pat Brown of course! – 2019
- Best Restaurant for Cream of Crab Soup – 2019, 2012, 2011, 2010
- Best Restaurant for Breakfast 2019, 2011, 2010
- Best Restaurant for a Gourmet Meal – 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013
- Best Restaurant for the Whole Family – 2015 and 2014, 2013
- Best Dockside Bar – 2017, 2016, 2015 and 2013, 2011
- Best Restaurant for Crab Cakes – 2017, 2016, 2015 and 2014, 2013
- Best Restaurant for a Romantic Dinner – 2014, 2013
- Best Restaurant for the Whole Family – 2017, 2016, 2014, 2013
- Best Restaurant for the View – 2012, 2011
- Best Restaurant for Oysters – 2017, 2012
- Best Restaurant for Crab Cakes – 2018, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010
- Best Restaurant for Burgers 2011, 2010
- A Top Restaurant Serving Up the Freshest Seafood & Oysters by Virginia Is For Lovers October 2016
- “It’s More Than Crabcakes” Chesapeake Bay Magazine’s editor features The Restaurant at Smithfield Station August 2016
- The Station’s Sweet Potato Encrusted Rockfish, made Virginia is for Lover’s list of “Coastal Cuisine Must-Bites for Summer!” June 2016
- Station Burger will “Make Your Taste Buds Explode”! May 2015
- Virginia is for Lovers list of “30 Place to Dock & Dine in Virginia” and a “perfect place to take in the sunset”! July 2015
- 2015 Open Table Diners Choice Winner August 2015
- “Jaw-Dropping Views While You Eat” ! September 2015
- Small town in Virginia with an AMAZING Restaurant!December 2015
- The Station Burger is #1 on the List of Top Burger Favorites in Virginia April 2014
- Savory 16! Station Burger included as a Top Favorite Dish in all of Virginia! March 2014
- Deborah Dowd features the Smithfield Station, Play with Food September 2012
- ALTDAILY Food Review, Breakfast in Smithfield – and Bliss November 2010
- “Did They Leave Any Food for the Locals?!” – PropTalk Magazine August 2010
The Smithfield Station Marina received the following Best of the Bay awards:
- Best Place to Paddle, Pagan River – 2019
- Best Resort Marina – 2017, #2 in 2015, 2014 and 2013
- Best Marina for Natural Environment – #3 in 2015, 2014 and 2013
- Best Dockmaster, Ron Pack – 2016, #5 in 2015 and 2014, #5 in 2013
- Best Dockside Bar – #1 in 2014, 1st in 2013
- Best Resort Marina – 2nd in 2013
- Best Marina for Natural Environment – 1st in 2013
- Best Resort Marina – 3rd in 2012, 2011, 2010
- Best Marina for Natural Environment – 3rd in 2012, 2011, 2010
- Best Marina for Small Boats 2011, 2010
- Best Mom and Pop Marina 2011
- Best Cruising River – 7th in 2012, 2011
- Virginia is for Lovers list of “30 Place to Dock & Dine in Virginia” and a “perfect place to take in the sunset”! July 2015
- PropTalk features the Grady-White Rendezvous at Smithfield Marina August 2012
Smithfield, Virginia received the following Best of the Bay awards:
- Best Brewpub, Wharf Hill Brewery – 2019
- Best Town for Foodies – 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010
- Best Town for Families – 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010
- Best Town for Night Life – 2012
- Best Town for Sightseeing – 2012
- Best Ice Cream Parlor – 2013
- Best Small Town Feel – 2014, 2013
- Best Town for History Buffs – 2014, 2013
- Best Town for the Party Crowd – 2014
- Best Town to Bring Out-of-Town Guests – 2013
- Best Dog-Friendly Town – 2015, 2014, and 2013
- Best Annual Waterfront Event – 2014, Pagan River Raft Race and Olden Day in 2013
- Best Fourth of July Celebration – 2012, 2011
- Smithfield Awarded 3 America In Bloom National Awards – 2012
- First in the Population Category
- Best Historic Walking Tour
- Preservation
- Smithfield, Va is a great place to get ready for Easter April 2011
