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Drift on Lake Wylie, Belmont, NC

Drift on Lake Wylie

4.6
4.6
2446 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 36 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
Located on Lake Wylie in the newly developed McLean South Shore, Drift on Lake Wylie is a chef-inspired lakeside chophouse. At the forefront of the Lake Wylie dining scene, our food is simple and seasonal—home to prime cuts of beef, local seafood, and homemade pasta. Whether you join us for dinner, pop by the bustling bar for a quick bite, or book one of our private dining rooms for a special dinner or cocktail party, we look forward to serving you soon.

Located 8 minutes south of Belmont off South New Hope Road and North of Lake Wylie just off Pole Branch Road.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 10:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:30 am–9:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–6:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (980) 351-0111
  • Website
    http://www.driftlkw.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Jesse Szymanski
  • Catering
    Possible off-site caterings.
  • Private party facilities
    With five private and semi-private dining spaces, we can easily accommodate various setups for large groups, small seated meals, cocktails with passed canapés, social shindigs, or corporate fetes for up to 120 guests.
  • Location
    315 M Lanyard Ln, Belmont, NC 28012
  • Neighborhood
    Belmont
  • Cross street
    South New Hope Road and Pole Branch Road at the Lake Wylie Bridge
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Christmas Eve!

    $60.00 per person

    Dec 24, 2024 only
    For Christmas Eve, our culinary team has created a special pre-fixe menu with the holiday's staple dishes. We will be exclusively serving the pre-set menu on this day. We will be seating reservations up to 8 guests this day. A credit card hold will be required for your reservation; payment is needed at the conclusion of your meal. Menus will be available for viewing shortly on our website: https://www.driftlkw.com. We look forward to having you with us!
    Christmas Eve! Photo

  • New Year's Eve!

    $100.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    For New Year's Eve, our culinary team has created a special pre-fixe menu with the holiday's staple dishes. We will be exclusively serving the pre-set menu on this day, priced at $100++ per person. We will be seating reservations up to 8 guests this day. A credit card hold will be required for your reservation; payment is needed at the conclusion of your meal. Menus will be available for viewing shortly on our website: https://www.driftlkw.com. We look forward to having you with us!
    New Year's Eve! Photo

  • Breakfast With Santa!

    $35.00 per person

    Dec 14, 2024 only
    Join us for Breakfast with Santa! Bring your family for a festive morning with Santa! Join us on Saturday, November 30 from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm. The $35 per-person ticket includes a breakfast buffet, non-alcoholic beverage, tax, gratuity, and administrative fee. Additional beverage will be available for purchase during the event! Reservations are required, with multiple seating times available. Don’t miss this chance to create unforgettable holiday memories!

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 2,446 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Charlotte

    Great for scenic views

  • Charlotte

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Drift on Lake Wylie impresses with its "wonderful ambiance" and "beautiful lake views," making it a perfect spot for special occasions. Guests praise the "attentive service" and "delicious food," highlighting dishes like shrimp and grits and lobster bisque. Consistency in service and atmosphere make it a must-visit.

2,446 Reviews

  1. Ron

    Charlotte

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food as usual. Christmas decorations are very nice. Service was fantastic by Lindsey!

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  2. cornelius

    Charlotte

    42 reviews

    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant with great menu options including oysters salad with fresh vegetables and a delicious meal with a delicious meal. Great restaurant with great wine options.

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  3. Newell

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the place and where we sat, the food, the service was great. Will be back.

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  4. Sean

    Charlotte

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was very slow. The food was great and the manager solved our issues.

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  5. Janine

    Charlotte

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service and food were amazing! I've been for dinner but thought brunch was even better!

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  6. Delores

    Charleston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    everything was great except there were missing shades on the windows. We were there around 1 and the sun was very hot and bright coming through the windows.

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  7. Jay

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Celebrated 25 years wife my wife at Drift. What a neat place! Staff was very friendly and attentive, especially our waitress Brittany. Food was amazingly good! I ordered the Sea Bass, and my wife ordered the Fillet and Lobster special. We also had the Bacon Brussel Sprouts, yummy! Portions were plentiful except for the Shrimp Cocktail which only included 4 large shrimp. We live close by but would willfully drive 20 miles to eat here again if required.

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  8. Lulu

    Charlotte

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time at Drift and we will definitely be back. Our server was very pleasant and accommodating . The menu had many choices and the shareable truffle fries could have easily satisfied five people. The cocktails were pricey for what we got. I ordered a vodka martini and actually the drink did not come halfway up the glass.The flavors and presentation were lovely and these two seniors brought half the food home.
    Drift on Lake WylieResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for the five-star review, and thank you for the feedback. I'm glad you had such a great experience with us! Regarding the martini, I will be sure to pay attention to the pours to make sure we're getting that correct. Thank you for bringing it to our attention. Please come see us again soon! Sincerely- Jennifer Tiller, General Manager

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  9. Ron

    Charlotte

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service as usual! Brunch is always good with a nice variety of menu items.
    Drift on Lake WylieResponded on December 3, 2024
    Thank you for the five star review, and thank you for the feedback. We're glad your brunch was such a nice experience. We look forward to taking care of you again soon.

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  10. Gail

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and cocktails were great. Service was excellent. Prices were reasonable for a higher end restaurant. Will definitely be back.
    Drift on Lake WylieResponded on December 3, 2024
    Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We're so glad you had a memorable and lovely experience. We can't wait to take care of you again soon!

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FAQs

Drift on Lake Wylie offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (980) 351-0111.

Drift on Lake Wylie is rated 4.6 stars by 2446 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 36 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Drift on Lake Wylie

315 M Lanyard Ln, Belmont, NC 28012

Additional information

  • Cross street
    South New Hope Road and Pole Branch Road at the Lake Wylie Bridge
  • Neighborhood
    Belmont
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 10:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:30 am–9:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–6:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jesse Szymanski
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.driftlkw.com/
  • Phone number
    (980) 351-0111
  • Catering
    Possible off-site caterings.
  • Private party facilities
    With five private and semi-private dining spaces, we can easily accommodate various setups for large groups, small seated meals, cocktails with passed canapés, social shindigs, or corporate fetes for up to 120 guests.
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