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Drift on Lake Wylie, Belmont, NC

Drift on Lake Wylie

4.6
4.6
2429 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse

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2 people
22:30
Booked 50 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.

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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
  • 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

  • Breakfast With Santa!

    US$35.00 per person

    30 Nov 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

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What 2,429 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 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.

2,429 Reviews

  1. Tami

    Charlotte

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day 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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  2. Linda

    Charlotte

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 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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  3. Robin

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 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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  4. ThomC

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 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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  5. lisa

    Charlotte

    66 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    66 reviews

    Dined 2 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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  6. Linda

    Tallahassee

    15 reviews

    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We went for their special Thanksgiving meal of a starter, main course, and dessert. Everyone seemed to enjoy their meals with a few exceptions. I noticed all my food was warm and not hot, including the fried oysters. Someone else mentioned their burrata was a bit bland. However, the squash bisque was very good. It seemed the hit of the groups' meals was the traditional turkey and dressing meal. I had the prime rib, and it was average. I thought my cranberry cheesecake was the best part of the meal (along with the malbec). When brought to our tables, some of food was served to the incorrect person and the desserts were wrong. However, when pointed out, everything was straightened out immediately. We were seated in what seemed to be a back corner where the sun was shining directly on our table, making it very hard to talk to the people to my left. We were told there were no sun shades. Luckily, I had my sunglasses with me. It was a pleasant Thanksgiving meal, though, and we weren't rushed at all. Much more relaxed than doing all this at home.

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  7. Shirley

    Charlotte

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We chose the Drift due to the great food, service, and ambiance, always a delightful time enjoyed here!

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  8. Kathy

    Charlotte

    24 reviews

    3.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Thanksgiving- fried oysters were like fried bread. Where’s the oysters? Turkey was very good. Prime rib was too rare and wasn’t appealing. Mashed potatoes were very good. Sweet potato casserole was delicious. Mac and cheese wasn’t hot. Hated the raw green beans. This wasn’t our best meal at The Drift but it was a holiday. We had very good service, though. Service was excellent.

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  9. Tom

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved out Thanksgiving meal at Drift. The lamb was outstanding. Also our server Jules was fantastic. She was friendly, helpful and made our dining experience fun and delightful!

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  10. Geo

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The entree could have been a larger portion for the price. Otherwise, the entire experience iwas above and beyond the normal restaurant experience.

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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 2429 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
22:30
Booked 50 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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