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Drift on Lake Wylie, Belmont, NC

Drift on Lake Wylie

4.6
4.6
2435 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 33 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 2,435 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 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 offers stunning lake views and a "beautiful atmosphere" for any occasion. Guests rave about "amazing food and service," with seafood dishes being a highlight. The staff is consistently praised for their attentiveness and professionalism. While some experiences during busy times vary, Drift remains a popular spot for special celebrations.

2,435 Reviews

  1. Gail

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    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.

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  2. Ron

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Marshall was attentive and the food outstanding. A very nice birthday dinner with my family. Very well run dining experience.

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  3. Gina

    Charlotte

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time to Drift. We were welcomed at the door, and even though we were early, our table was ready immediately. Menu had a wide selection to choose from. Our server Meagan was amazing, very attentive. Food was cooked perfectly to our preference. We both ordered the Drift Signature dish. Celebrating our anniversary here was ideal. A glass of champagne was brought to us along with our dessert. Managers checked on us at the end of the evening and we were so glad to give a raving review. Will definitely return.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    We attended the Breakfast with Santa event. Firstly I’d like to say that Drift has always been a good experience for us, but this event was so poorly done. The food was cold, food continually ran out and staff did not replenish timely, there was not enough seating and tables needed to be moved around, food quality was poor compared to their regular menu, limited staff which required guests to get up and go locate staff for drinks and payment. For 4 adults and 2 children our total was $270 (including a couple mimosas and tips they included) - quality and service did not justify this cost! Overall this was a very poor experience and would not recommend the Breakfast with Santa event to anyone.

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Richard

    Charlotte

    62 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    62 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    We have dined at the Drift more than 20 times. Other than the noise level, I have never complained. Until today. We made reservations for our four grandchildren to eat a buffet breakfast and meet Santa Claus. We arrived to find plain tables, no linen, no silverware. And no direction from waiters. We sat until the buffet opened. Coffee was provided for adults. No juice or milk for the children. Waffles, (no butter), quickly ran out and service was very slow in replenishing them. Scrambled eggs also quickly ran low. Roasted potatoes and bacon finished the buffet. Very sparse buffet. No knives, napkins or spoons were provided The tip was pre-set at 18% (other than bringing us water for the children, we never saw a waitress), and an additional 4% was added for “banquet fee.” Ridiculous charge for a Waffle House type breakfast.

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Tami

    Charlotte

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Thanksgiving special was amazing value and food was wonderful

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  7. Linda

    Charlotte

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was fantastic! Everything was perfect and delicious, what a wonderful experience we had! Thank you

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  8. Robin

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambiance of the restaurant is nice and soothing. The drinks are good and the food is above average. The meal portion are generous but not too much. It's a little pricey but good for special occasions.

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  9. ThomC

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely dinner that was amazing. Brittney took care of all of our needs with a smile on her face. Her service was top notch! We loved it so much, we will go back for Christmas Eve! Drift on Lake Wylie never disappointments!

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  10. lisa

    Charlotte

    66 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    66 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I went to Drift for Thanksgiving. The set menu was great. We both opted for the turkey with all the fixings. It was delicious. The starter of burrata and arugula salad was dry- no dressing, which was odd. The cranberry cheesecake was very good. We travel from Lake Norman to this gem because of the view, food and service. We have never been disappointed.

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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 2435 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 33 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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