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Drift on Lake Wylie, Belmont, NC

Drift on Lake Wylie

4.6 (2665)
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
315 M Lanyard Ln, Belmont, NC 28012

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 40 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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.

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

  • Prisoner Wine Dinner

    $125.00 per person

    Jun 12, 2025 only
    Please join us on Thursday, June 12th, to enjoy the wines and stories of Prisoner Wine Company. 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%, 18% 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.
    Prisoner Wine Dinner Photo

  • Father's Day Brunch

    $45.00 per person

    Jun 15, 2025 only
    Happy Father's Day! We can't wait for you to all join us to celebrate your loved ones. We will be serving a special, pre-set menu for brunch priced at $45++ a person and kids' menus will be available! Our a la carte menu will not be served. Reservations are required; we will be taking reservation up to 8 guests. A credit card hold is required to confirm the reservation & payment will be taken at the conclusion of your meal. The pre-set menu price does not include service fees or tax.
    Father's Day Brunch Photo

  • Father's Day Dinner

    $70.00 per person

    Jun 15, 2025 only
    Happy Father's Day! We can't wait for you to all join us to celebrate your loved ones. We will be serving a special, pre-set menu for dinner priced at $70++ a person and kids' menus will be available! Our a la carte menu will not be served. Reservations are required; we will be taking reservation up to 8 guests. A credit card hold is required to confirm the reservation & payment will be taken at the conclusion of your meal. The pre-set menu price does not include service fees or tax.
    Father's Day Dinner Photo

Menu

Drift on Lake Wylie's menu was last updated on 10/24/2023.

View menu on restaurant's website

What 2,665 people are saying

Drift on Lake Wylie reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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 offers a stunning lakeside dining experience that blends casual ambiance with upscale charm. Guests rave about the "great views of the lake," "wonderful atmosphere," and "exceptional food." The restaurant is a favorite for special occasions, praised for its "friendly staff" and "attentive service."
2,665 Reviews

  1. Deb

    Charlotte1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dinner at Drift! Food was exceptional! Maizely was a great waitress!

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  2. Lori

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful meal everything was fabulous! Haley our server was fantastic.

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  3. Amin

    Charlotte1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and great service from the whole staff

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  4. Teresa

    San Antonio1 review

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was good, it is highly priced. Need to work on overall service experience.

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  5. Paul VIP

    Chicago / Illinois8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really enjoyed the restaurant. It is very noisy inside and was hard to hear people sitting next to me. Other than that we had a very good meal. Felt it was a little overpriced so just be aware.

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  6. Amanda

    Charlotte8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious and the staff was friendly and attentive. The view is amazing. The space is well designed to afford accessible views to all guests. I highly recommend Drift.

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  7. Benjamin

    Charlotte1 review

    1.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was not good. Food was over priced and the service was slow. I order a ribeye medium well. It must have set under a heat lamp for too long because the plate was too hot for server to handle without towels and steak was well done at that point. My wife's Ahi tuna was also over cooked. Also had wedge salads and the brussel sprouts. Both were not terrible but not great either. The only thing going for this restaurant is view.

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  8. Sarah

    Orlando / Central Florida East2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a server in training but was informed it was his last day of training. Perhaps serving isn’t the best job for him. Also, ordered a steak medium rare and the steak was hard on the outsides and very dry …as if it was placed on grill overcooked or smashed down. And the “blackened shrimp” had no seasoning on it at all. Visited on may 22 2024 and wrote an excellent review… but this year we are very disappointed & probably won’t be back.

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  9. Velvet

    Charlotte1 review

    2.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The table that we were sat at had something sticky on top, half of the silverware on the table was dirty. The waitress didn’t refill my son’s lemonade, and my salmon was not seasoned. It way my husbands bday, and normally they will bring out a bday “treat” of ice cream. He didn’t want the ice cream, but asked for a birthday coffee instead, which the waitress agreed to bring out. When I received the bill, she charged me for the coffee.  We have been to Drift many times, but this was the worst and I will not be going back.  they could’ve offered to take something off of the bill since the table wasn’t clean and the silverware wasn’t clean. They did not, so if you’re going to charge fine dining prices, you should make sure everything is top-notch from the table to the silverware to the food. 

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Pamela VIP

    San Diego11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went in mid May and it was a beautiful day to sit out on the patio and watch the boats dock from an outing on the lake. It was one of our best dining experiences ever and we highly recommend making a reservation at this lovely upscale restaurant.

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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 2665 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

Booked 40 times today
Experiences are available.
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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