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Drift on Lake Wylie, Belmont, NC

Drift on Lake Wylie

4.7
4.7
2483 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 31 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

  • Lobster Night

    $100.00 per person

    Jan 8, 2025 only
    It's time for our 4th Lobster Night, a dinner a part of our Dockside Dinner Series! Our Corporate Chef, Rogger Torres, has curated an incredible 5-course menu that we know you'll love! *The menu is priced at $100++, with all beverage sold separately. Automatic service fees and tax are separate from the menu price. Parties of 8 or more are welcome, so bring your friends and family! Reservations are required for this special event.

Menu

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What 2,483 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
  • 4.3Value

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 impresses with its "wonderful ambiance" and "beautiful lake views," making it a perfect spot for special occasions. Guests praise the "attentive service" and "delicious food," highlighting dishes like shrimp and grits and lobster bisque. Consistency in service and atmosphere make it a must-visit.

2,483 Reviews

  1. ChipF

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was very good. Although some food came out cold but was replaced satisfactorily. Service was excellent. Very expensive. Sound level was very noisy.

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  2. Gary

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful place on the water….staff was very nice. Food was great!

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  3. Paul

    Charlotte

    15 reviews

    1.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Have been to Drift before and loved it. First time for a prix fixe menu. Disappointed! Food was cold and had no flavor. Food seemed to have been prepared beforehand. For the price, was expecting a memorable New Year’s Eve meal and evening. Was memorable, but not in a good way. I hope Drift was just having a rare bad night.

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  4. Kathy

    VIP

    New Orleans

    38 reviews

    3.0

    38 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Drift is one of our favorites for "nice dinners" and brunch from time to time. Ordinarily we love it...good food and the whole thing. Close to home so it is perfect for us. Though always a little pricier than anywhere else near our area, it has never really left us dissatisifed or feeling totally dismayed and disappointed. The New Years Eve at $100 a person was not a win for us. We also noted other diners around us reacting to the "bite" at the beginning of the meal (couldn't cut it with a knife, could not bite it with your teeth....tough bread, cold brie cheese and slimy prosciutto)...what in the world? then there was the appetizer. Our lobster bisque was cold and we requested another bowl and that also, though they told it was straight from the pot, was still it was no where near the temperature soup should be. I didn't eat my "bite" or more than 2 bites from the soup. The steak I had (filet Oscar) with the crab meat was "okay" but potatoes were ice cold and lacked flavor. No where near the quality and flavor of their usual filets. My husbands New York Strip was tough and covered with a strange brown coating and crunchy capers. He ate less than half of it which is highly unusual for him and he said it was not very tasty and the stuff on top was "..eh". Early on they brought us each a glass of champagne without it being requested and it was barely cool. It ruined my taste for my usual martini and we then didn't order anything else to drink. That was a first for anytime we have been to Drift in our multiple past visits. Desert was the best thing the whole night but by then we were just "done". We are not complainers so honestly we said very little to anyone....it was New Years Eve and we didn't want to be negative. Today though it was a bad memory and we discussed it a lot. Hoping they will make other choices for a menu next time they do this. Less is more. This was not a success for us and from the looks we saw around us...I am sure we were not alone.

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  5. Robert

    Charlotte

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have never been to Drift on Lake Wylie until tonight, we will definitely be back soon. Great service and food.

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  6. Jack

    Charlotte

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Claudia was awesome on a packed night at prime time. Kitchen did excellent with food/courses. Manager visited table. Was great for a date night.

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  7. George

    Louisville

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We've been going to Drift from day one. Have never had a bad experience. Gone for dinner and brunch and lunch. Last night everything was fine except for the music they were playing, it was kind of loud, but other than that everything was excellent.

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  8. Joseph

    VIP

    Charlotte

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Seated promptly. Service contact promptly. Very good service. Corses spaced well. Meals flavorful and presented nicely. Very nice improvement over previous vist.

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  9. Mac

    VIP

    Charlotte

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Drift has become one of my favorite restaurants! The food and service are always impeccable!!

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  10. David

    VIP

    Charlotte

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our meal was excellent. The server attended to our every need and the food was delicious.

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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 2483 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 31 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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