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Drift on Lake Wylie, Belmont, NC

Drift on Lake Wylie

4.7
4.7
2503 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 62 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
  • 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

  • Valentine's Day Dinner

    $75.00 per person

    Feb 14, 2025 only
    For Valentine's Day, our culinary team has created a special pre-fixe menu that is perfectly fit to celebrate love. We will be exclusively serving the pre-set menu on this day, which is $75++ per person. Service fees & tax are not included in this price. 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!

  • Women Winemakers Dinner

    $125.00 per person

    Feb 20, 2025 only
    Join us on Thursday, February 20th to celebrate the artistry of women winemakers around the world! This is a special event will feature a menu with a beautiful selections of wines that have been made my talented women, paired with dishes created by our Chef Jesi. Whether you're a wine enthusiast or simply looking for a wonderful evening, our Women Winemakers dinner promises to be a delicious evening. We can't wait to see you there! This 5-course menu is $125++. Our service fees of 4% administrative fee, 18% gratuity, and tax are not included in this menu price. Reservations are required and this is a private event. A credit card hold is required to hold the reservation; final payment is due at the conclusion of the dinner.
    Women Winemakers Dinner Photo

Menu

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What 2,503 people are saying

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

    Steakhouse

  • Charlotte

    Great for scenic views

  • Charlotte

    Steakhouse

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Drift on Lake Wylie offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food" and "impeccable service." Guests rave about the "beautiful ambiance" and "stunning views" of the lake. Known for its "friendly staff," it's a perfect spot for special occasions. Despite some occasional service hiccups, it remains a top choice for locals and visitors alike.

2,503 Reviews

  1. Jordan

    Charlotte

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service was spectacular. We attended for restaurant week and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. We got the fried oysters, burrata, ribeye, salmon, chocolate torte, and ricotta cheesecake. Everything was simply impeccable. Gin blossom and pomerita were a delicious treat in beverage form. Food was cooked to perfection, perfect portions and flavor was incredible. Service was attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable. We look forward to going again!

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  2. Rod

    Charlotte

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was absolutely delicious. Service was outstanding.

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  3. Chris

    Charlotte

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Dined here for the 4th time last night. The food was all absolutely fantastic. The lamb shank was rich and cooked perfectly, steak had a nice char, the salad was generous that we split between the two of us. Unfortunately, service is what keeps guests returning for a dining experience. The service has been a continued miss per every one of my experiences at the drift. It was obvious we were inconveniencing our server having been sat in her section when she wanted to go home, and that completely came through in our experience. 3 strikes and you’re out, and we gave it a fourth…still out. From a place with delicious food, It is disappointing on behalf of the company as a whole that the poor level of service will deter people from ever returning.

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  4. Kristin

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious meal for restaurant week. The view was also nice. No complaints.

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  5. Latonia

    Charlotte

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second time visiting it was great. The upstairs area seems to be a more intimate setting. I look forward to visiting when the weather is warmer for outdoor dining.

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  6. David

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for queen’s feast we had a great waitress. The oysters with Carolina reaper sauce was wonderful the bone in pork chop best that I’ve ever had

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  7. Marie

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our Waiter I think his name was Eric was wonderful! Great night

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  8. Beatrice

    Charlotte

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for lunch, the soups (lobster bisque and pumpkin bisque) were delicious. The prawns with Cesar salad great size and tasty. The burger and fries very salt, but the bacon was good. Service was very attentive, but food came out very slow and it wasn’t full.

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  9. Paige

    Charlotte

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Came here to have brunch with a friend. Though I’ve been many times for dinner, this was our first brunch experience. The mimosa flight was perfect. We really enjoyed the Beet and Burrata appetizer. My vegetable frittata was delicious and cooked perfectly. It was delicious in the service by Naomi was fantastic!

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  10. jim

    Charlotte

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Have enjoyed Drift many times. Always a positive event for us.
    Drift on Lake WylieResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for this feedback! We're glad you've had so many great experiences. 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 4.7 stars by 2503 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 62 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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