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Drift on Lake Wylie, Belmont, NC

Drift on Lake Wylie

4.7 (2636)
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
315 M Lanyard Ln, Belmont, NC 28012

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 47 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

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

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

  • Mother's Day Dinner

    $70.00 per person

    May 11, 2025 only
    Happy Mother'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! Reservations are required. The pre-set menu price does not include service fees or tax.
    Mother's Day Dinner Photo

  • Don Gato Tequila Dinner

    $70.00 per person

    May 21, 2025 only
    Please join us on Wednesday, May 21st at 6:30 PM for an evening featuring tequila from Don Gato, a company owned by renowned actor Danny McBride. Enjoy a specially crafted 4-course meal by Executive Chef Jesse Szymanski, paired with tequila-based cocktails. The menu is priced at $70++ per guest; this price does not include a 4% special event service fee, 18% gratuity, or tax. This guided experience will be led by a representative from Don Gato, and seating will be communal. A credit card hold is required to secure the reservation, and payment will be collected after the meal.
    Don Gato Tequila Dinner Photo

  • Mother's Day Brunch

    $45.00 per person

    May 11, 2025 only
    Happy Mother'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! Reservations are required. The pre-set menu price does not include service fees or tax.
    Mother's Day Brunch Photo

Menu

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

View menu on restaurant's website

What 2,636 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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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 "beautiful location" with "wonderful ambiance" and "stunning views" of the lake, making it a perfect spot for brunch or dinner. Guests rave about "amazing food," particularly the lamb shank and seafood dishes. The "attentive service" and "friendly staff" ensure a "memorable dining experience."
2,636 Reviews

  1. Pam

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful views of the lake. Very relaxed environment. Food was very good.

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  2. shana VIP

    Charlotte4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was adequate, but the bread served with the artichoke dip was fried and a bit greasy. The staff was too busy and we had to go to the bar inside to get refills and pay our bill. 

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  3. Nelson VIP

    Charlotte28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service continues to best the cornerstone of the value at Drift. From the Hostess team - Ahan & Lydia to our server, Emma - everyone made us feel welcome and provided excellent dining service.

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  4. Reuben

    Detroit1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went to Drift for Dinner and it was delicious! Had the sea bass and the lobster bisque which was very flavorful. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for an amazing meal!

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  5. deanna VIP

    Charlotte4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a reservation. This was our 4th time there. The previous owner made it a great restaurant - well-run. It now has horrible customer service. We waited 1hr 10 min for our food (Brunch). We will not be returning and I can no longer recommend this restaurant.

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  6. Mary

    Charlotte11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant for date night! Steaks were cooked perfectly and the Brussels sprouts and mashed potatoes were out of this world! Definitely will return to celebrate another special occasion. Highly recommend this restaurant if you're looking to impress or want to treat yourself!

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  7. Shirley

    Charlotte5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoy the Drift so very much for the atmosphere, and the food is always spot on, very delicious! This is our go to place for a beautiful evening for the wait staff is truly exceptional every time we have dinner there. Thank you!!

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  8. Nancy

    Poconos3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    This Mother's Day Tea could have been a really nice event, but it seemed more of an afterthought. I saw this as a lovely idea to treat my mother, but there was just nothing that made it actually "special." Not even a flower on the table. The "Tea," was a single cup with a tea bag-no warm-up or refill offered. Where were the teapots, friends? Where were the tiered trays, and other things that make a tea a delightful experience? The treats were so-so. Cucumber sandwiches on dry curling bread. Deviled eggs, biscuits masquerading as scones, some berries scattered on the tray, a variety of sweets like chocolate chip cookies, lemon bars, and small pink macarons. We were surrounded by dirty tables as there was no one to bus them - to the point that new arrivals were moving dishes off the tables to be able to seat themselves. Yep. We were all told to just sit wherever. The one bright spot was the server who took care of us, Bill. He was kind to us and very obviously working hard. So much potential, but very poorly executed.

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  9. barry

    Fort Lauderdale16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent. We were there for a special occasion. The staff was informed in advance and were very cordial and included a champagne toast . There was attention to detail at every point. The food, pork chops, crab, filet, shrimp were all very good The ambiance was a 15 on a scale of 1-10. The setting on the lake is spectacular This was the first visit. There will be more

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  10. Radhika

    Charlotte1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing customer service and awesome food.Its perfect for a celebration!

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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 4.7 stars by 2636 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

2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 47 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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