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September 2022 Hammy Awards for Best Romantic Restaurant
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April 2022 Coastal Virginia Magazine Best of Marina Winner
- Virginia Living Magazine’s Top Wedding Vendor March 2021 and 2022
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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 MagazineMay 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, VADecember 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
Smithfield Station Accolades
Smithfield Station is pleased to have been recognized by the following industry standards
Recent articles that have featured Smithfield Station include:
The Restaurant
- 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 – 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, madeVirginia 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 Marina
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 Awards
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 National Awards in the 2012 America In Bloom National Awards
- First in the Population Category
- Best Historic Walking Tour
- Preservation