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Drift on Lake Wylie, Belmont, NC

Drift on Lake Wylie

4.6
4.6
2563 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 39 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.

Additional information

  • Location
    315 M Lanyard Ln, Belmont, NC 28012
  • Phone number
    (980) 351-0111
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jesse Szymanski

Experiences

  • 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.

Menu

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What 2,563 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

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 an "amazing dining experience" with "outstanding service" and a serene lakeside ambiance. Guests rave about the "delicious" food, from seafood to steaks, and commend the attentive staff, especially servers like Jeremiah and Eric. Perfect for date nights or special occasions, Drift is a "must-visit" destination.

2,563 Reviews

  1. Albano

    Charlotte

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 1 day 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.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    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. 

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  3. Andy

    Charlotte

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience for bruch, great value for the price. Will go again.

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  4. Patrice

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dined in a lovely quiet room, filled with light. Views of the lake and trees. Good food and great service. This is what my out-of-town guests said. So happy to have such a nice dining experience close to my home.

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  5. J

    VIP

    Charlotte

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love the people here—they always make us feel welcome and appreciated. The food and drinks are always excellent.

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  6. Haley

    New York City

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    I don’t know how a restaurant that does so well at dinner could miss the mark so much for brunch.
    Drift on Lake WylieResponded today
    I am so sorry that we missed the mark on your brunch experience. We certainly want everyone to leave here happy. If you'd like to speak with us further, please leave your contact information here privately, and we'll get back in touch with you. Most sincerely- Brandon Masterson, Manager

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  7. Angela

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    At every visit, I’ve experienced outstanding service. Any issue has been recognized and addressed with the upmost professionalism and courtesy by all staff. Managers here are amazing - always present, known and involved.
    Drift on Lake WylieResponded on February 24, 2025
    Thank you for the lovely feedback. Our priority is for you to have an amazing experience. We look forward to having you join us again soon!

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  8. Tara

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent restaurant. Good was delicious and staff was attentive
    Drift on Lake WylieResponded on February 24, 2025
    Thank you for the lovely feedback! We're glad you had such a nice time. Please come see us again soon.

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  9. KenS

    Columbus

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you have not tried it’s time to experience the event dinners at The Drift
    Drift on Lake WylieResponded on February 24, 2025
    Thank you for attending our wine dinner! We're glad you had such a good time. We look forward to having you at the next one!

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  10. Marty

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Eric our waiter was great! Food and wine stellar!
    Drift on Lake WylieResponded on February 24, 2025
    Thank you for the feedback! We're glad you enjoyed Eric so much. 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 2563 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 39 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Drift on Lake Wylie

315 M Lanyard Ln, Belmont, NC 28012

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (980) 351-0111
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jesse Szymanski
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