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Drift on Lake Wylie, Belmont, NC

Drift on Lake Wylie

4.6
4.6
2570 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 59 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Charming
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.

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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
  • 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.
  • 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

  • Easter Brunch

    $45.00 per person

    Apr 20, 2025 only
    Join us on Easter Sunday and celebrate the day with our special brunch menu. We will be exclusively serving a prix-fixe menu during brunch, priced at $45++ per guest. Reservations are required, and a credit card is needed to hold your reservation. Cancellations made within 24 hours of the reservation time will incur a $25 charge per guest.
    Easter Brunch Photo
  • E. Guigal Wine Dinner

    $125.00 per person

    Mar 27, 2025 only
    Please join us on Thursday, March 27th, to enjoy the wines of E. Guigal Vineyards. Our 5-course meal will be specially crafted by Executive Chef Jesse Syzmanski. This menu will highlight the notes and flavors of each wine and guarantees a meal to remember. The menu price is $125++ per guest; this price does not include a special event service fee of 4%, gratuity, or tax. A credit card hold will be required to make the reservation, and payment will be due at the conclusion of your meal.

What 2,570 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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Charlotte

    Great for scenic views

  • Charlotte

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Drift on Lake Wylie offers a "beautiful view," "great service," and "exceptional food," making it a perfect spot for special occasions. Highlights include the "huge shrimp cocktail" and "stellar wine list." While the menu is sometimes expensive, the scenic ambiance and friendly staff create a "wonderful experience" worth returning for.

2,570 Reviews
  1. Lori

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the bisque to the soups to the steaks and wonderful sides it was all great. The staff was incredibly attentive !!! Will be back for sure. Our waitress was just the best

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    Western NC1 review

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great dining experience & excellent food at Drift. Chris did a great job as our server, We had crab cake appetizer, it was a little salty, but everything else was exceptional. We also ordered,lobster bisque, lamb loin special with sweet potatoes & charred broccolini, & seared scallops with squash purée & carrots. Everything was excellent & host staff welcoming, managers checked on our dining experience & cocktails were consistent. Best menu since Drift opened.

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  3. Jamie VIP

    Charlotte1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This has become a favorite restaurant. Brunch menu is great and love the wine selection
    Drift on Lake WylieResponded 4 days ago
    Thank your for the five star review! We're so glad you joined us for brunch. We look forward to taking care of you again soon.

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  4. Lindsay VIP

    Charlotte17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dining experience! Food and service were wonderful.
    Drift on Lake WylieResponded 4 days ago
    Thank your for the five star review and for the kind words! We look forward to taking care of you again soon.

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  5. Mary VIP

    Charlotte3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Waited almost an hour after appetizers for our entrees
    Drift on Lake WylieResponded 4 days ago
    Mary, I'm so sorry you had such a long wait for your entrees. We certainly want everyone to leave here happy, and it seems that was not the case here. If you'd like to speak further about your visit, I'd be happy to do so. Please leave me your contact information here privately, and I'll reach out to you. Thank you for the feedback. Sincerely- Jennifer Tiller, General Manager

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    Charlotte1 review

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Daughter had side of mixed vegetables Would not order the vegetables again. All four of us tried no one wanted to eat. They were Way too sweet. My Salmon was just ok. Too much broth. Love the taste of salmon. Could only taste the broth. Served skin up. Had to remove skin to eat Onions on top were good. Had to remove skin and put the onions back on top of salmon. Looked pretty. Love bockchoy. Again it was drowning in the broth. I would recommend broth on the side but most likely would not order if I return Husband had the filet and mashed potatoes. He said that Both were awesome. His side was plenty to share. We all loved the mashed potatoes.
    Drift on Lake WylieResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for this valuable feedback. I'm sorry that we missed the mark on the salmon and the vegetables. We do have a new menu coming out before the end of the month, and we hope you'll give us another visit. I'll be happy to speak further about your visit, if you'd like. Please feel free to leave your contact information for me here privately, and I'll reach out to you. Sincerely- Jennifer Tiller, General Manager

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  7. Albano

    Charlotte15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been here several times and always experienced good food, attentive service and a good atmosphere.
    Drift on Lake WylieResponded 6 days ago
    Albano, thank you for the kind words! We always enjoy having you visit. We look forward to having you in again soon. Sincerely- Jennifer Tiller, General Manager

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  8. Charles

    Western NC5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 4, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Upfront and foremost our server ,Erik seemed to thoroughly enjoy his position.He was personable,helpful,informative,patient,kindly attentive and the Most accommodating server in memory.He made our sister’s birthday special from the time he arrived to our table to we departed. The expansive windows in the modern waterfront location, with the main entrance water feature coupled with surrounding amenities, the inside minimized furnishings very well appointed.The general locale related decor with the overall esthetics and cleanliness is a good set-up for a pleasant meal. My food choice was disappointing to me.First of all the menu items seems limited to a few chef chosen speciality dishes.I chose the confit chicken entree which consisted of (2) dry “drumsticks “ with a green sauce and a few roasted purple/red petite potatoes which was pleasantly presentable however was not tasty nor satisfying to me. The main positive point is my sister enjoyed her salmon voice and her Drift chocolate mousse and birthday candle! Many thanks to Erik,our server for making it special for us.
    Drift on Lake WylieResponded 4 days ago
    Charles, first of all, thank you for taking the time to share this valuable feedback. Additionally, thank you for the remarks about Erik. We think he's pretty special, too! We will have our chef team investigate the culinary issues, as we want everyone to love everything about their visit with us. If you'd like to speak with me further about your visit, please feel free to leave me your contact information here privately. I'll be happy to do so. I appreciate you choosing to spend such a special day with us. Sincerely- Jennifer Tiller, General Manager

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great. The service was awesome I Took my son for his birthday. We will be back. 
    Drift on Lake WylieResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for choosing us to celebrate such a special day! We appreciate the kind review. Please come see us again soon.

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  10. Andy

    Charlotte6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience for bruch, great value for the price. Will go again.
    Drift on Lake WylieResponded 6 days ago
    We're so glad you loved our brunch! Thank you for the kind review. Please come see us 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 2570 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 59 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
  • 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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