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Drift on Lake Wylie, Belmont, NC

Drift on Lake Wylie

4.6
4.6
2454 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
A photo of Drift on Lake Wylie restaurant

Drift on Lake Wylie

4.6
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
Belmont

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 39 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
  • Area
    Belmont
  • Cross Street
    South New Hope Road and Pole Branch Road at the Lake Wylie Bridge
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Experiences

  • Christmas Eve!

    US$60.00 per person

    24 Dec 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!

    US$100.00 per person

    31 Dec 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

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 2,454 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

Diners' Choice Awards

  • 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.

2,454 Reviews

  1. Debra

    VIP

    Charlotte

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Highly recommend! The attention to detail was impressive. Our meal was delicious, service impressive and all made us feel like a valued customer.

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  2. Sheela

    Charlotte

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Beautiful facility, service was slow. Took a long time for food to come out. Similar sized party came in after us and left before we were done. Food was good, value was great! Would come back again
    Drift on Lake WylieResponded 2 days ago
    I'm sorry we had a delay with your service, concerning the arrival of the food. Thank you for the feedback. I'm glad you enjoyed your food, however! Please come see us again soon.

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  3. Jody

    VIP

    Charlotte

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Haven’t been here in a while and thankfully we were not disappointed. The menu was varied and we decided on the lobster Benedict and it was delicious. The eggs were perfectly poached and there was a good amount of tender lobster. Our server Marshall was very attentive and friendly. Very pleased with our overall experience.
    Drift on Lake WylieResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for this great feedback! I'm glad you had such a lovely brunch experience with us. We will certainly share your comments with Marshall and with our kitchen team. Please come visit us again soon.

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  4. Richard

    VIP

    Charlotte

    63 reviews

    4.0

    63 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We dined on a gift card, for which we are VERY appreciative. Our server was fantastic and the food, as always was superb. I would like to give them five stars, but until they do something about the acoustics, I can’t. It is so loud, you can barely hear your server. Most of this comes from poor design, placing the bar in the middle of the restaurant. But screens and sound deadening materials would really help.
    Drift on Lake WylieResponded 2 days ago
    Richard, I'm glad you had such great food and service. Regarding the noise level, that is something we are certainly working on! Thank you for the feedback and reminder. We know it's an issue in various parts of the restaurant. Please come see us again soon! Sincerely- Jennifer Tiller, General Manager

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  5. Megan

    Charlotte

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful Santa breakfast! Chicken and waffles were wonderful!
    Drift on Lake WylieResponded 2 days ago
    We're glad you had such a great visit with Santa! Please come see us again soon. Santa may not be here, but the chicken and waffles will be!

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  6. Danielle

    Western NC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our 3rd time here and we love this place the food is amazing and the workers are extremely friendly.
    Drift on Lake WylieResponded 2 days ago
    This is great! Thank you for the feedback. We are so happy that you have had continuously good experiences. Please come visit us again soon!

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  7. kaye

    Charleston

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ordered a ribeye medium, but sent it back because it was too bloody. Brought it back, cooked better 
    Drift on Lake WylieResponded 2 days ago
    So sorry that we didn't get that right on the first try! But I'm glad we got it taken care of. Thank you for the feedback. We hope to be able to take care of you again soon. Sincerely- Jennifer Tiller, General Manager

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Key West

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time trying Drift this evening for a holiday dinner with one of our customers. From the sweet greetings of the hostess, excellent, attentive waitress, to our incredible food it was a wonderful experience. The restaurant is gorgeous with such a warm, elegant ambiance. We will be back for a date night.
    Drift on Lake WylieResponded 6 days ago
    This is all great feedback. Thank you for taking the time to let us know! Please come visit us again soon, for the holidays or any time after.

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  9. Ron

    VIP

    Charlotte

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food as usual. Christmas decorations are very nice. Service was fantastic by Lindsey!
    Drift on Lake WylieResponded 6 days ago
    We're glad you like the Christmas decorations! And we're happy that you loved Lindsey. We think she's pretty fantastic, as well. Please some see us again soon!

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  10. cornelius

    Charlotte

    42 reviews

    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant with great menu options including oysters salad with fresh vegetables and a delicious meal with a delicious meal. Great restaurant with great wine options.
    Drift on Lake WylieResponded 6 days ago
    We're glad you had such a nice experience with us. Thank you for the feedback regarding the oysters and wine. We look forward to having you in 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 2454 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

A photo of Drift on Lake Wylie restaurant

Drift on Lake Wylie

4.6
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
Belmont

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 39 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
  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
  • 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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