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Drift on Lake Wylie, Belmont, NC

Drift on Lake Wylie

4.7
4.7
2587 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse

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2 people
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7:00 pm
Booked 46 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Area
    Belmont
  • Cross Street
    South New Hope Road and Pole Branch Road at the Lake Wylie Bridge
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Easter Egg Hunt & Brunch!

    USD 35.00 per person

    12 Apr 2025 only
    On April 12th, we will be hosting an Easter Egg Hunt and Brunch Buffet for the whole family! Join us on Saturday morning for some Easter fun. We'll have Easter eggs hidden outside of our restaurant, so feel free to enjoy the hunt before joining us for a delicious brunch buffet. During brunch, the Easter Bunny will be here to meet everyone and take photos! This event is $35 per person, which includes the brunch buffet, coffee, juice, a 4% administrative fee, an 18% gratuity, and tax. Reservations are required, and all reservations will require a credit card hold.
    Easter Egg Hunt & Brunch! photo
  • Easter Brunch

    USD 45.00 per person

    20 Apr 2025 only
    Join us on Easter Sunday and celebrate the day with our special brunch menu. We will be exclusively serving a prix-fixe menu during brunch, priced at $45++ per guest. Reservations are required, and a credit card is needed to hold your reservation. Cancellations made within 24 hours of the reservation time will incur a $25 charge per guest.
    Easter Brunch photo
  • Mother's Day Tea

    USD 40.00 per person

    3 May 2025 only
    Join us for a Drift-style high tea event to celebrate Mother's Day on May 3rd from 11:00am-2:00pm. This special, private event is priced at $40 per person, which includes food, tea, service fees, and tax. We'll be serving a variety of teas alongside light bites such as deviled eggs, baked goods, tea sandwiches, cheeses, and small desserts — perfect for treating all the amazing mothers in your life! Reservations are required, and a credit card hold will be needed to confirm your booking. We hope to see you here!

What 2,587 people are saying

Drift on Lake Wylie reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

NoiseModerate

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 a magnificent dining experience with "phenomenal" food and a "beautiful" atmosphere. Guests rave about the "wonderful" staff, including standout servers like Jeremiah and Erik. The views of the lake enhance this "must-visit" spot. While some dishes have mixed reviews, consistency in service and ambiance shines through.
2,587 Reviews
  1. Teresa

    Tampa2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything time I’ve dined her the service has been spectacular! Wendi, Marshal, and Naomi are fantastic!

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  2. Scott

    Charlotte9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hands down, best brunch experience on Lake Wylie. Service was top shelf and the food did not disappoint. Looking forward to our next visit.

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  3. Sigmone

    Raleigh1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Ver accommodating friendly staff good food nice drinks and calming scenery. Perfect way to start a Sunday.

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  4. Neeka

    Charlotte1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful experience celebrating my mother‘s 70th birthday the Manager, the waiter Lewan, and all of the staff was really very, very nice and welcoming, and the food was phenomenal. The environment was beautiful.

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  5. Niah

    Philadelphia6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I went for my birthday and had an amazing time! Upon entering the restaurant the staff greeted me so warmly! Our waiter was wonderful!! She even gave us a free dessert! The food was soo good! We ordered a little bit of everything and loved everything we got. Not to mention the restaurant itself was beautiful as well!! 10/10 would definitely visit again!

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  6. Markus VIP

    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 23 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Drift was an amazing experience! The atmosphere was great, and the food was outstanding. Paul did an incredible job, his service was top-notch. Highly recommend

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  7. MichaelD

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 23 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and beautiful view of lake. One of our favorite places for brunch
    Drift on Lake WylieResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you so much! We're glad we're one of your favorite places. Please come see us again soon.

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  8. Rhea VIP

    Charlotte35 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 23 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Server was excellent but my bacon omelet had no bacon in it. Also food took too long to come out- then everyone else finished by the time my entree (made properly) was delivered.

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  9. Hollie

    Greensboro10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had another lovely brunch at Drift but brought a guest this time. We were blown away by the flavors of our dishes.
    Drift on Lake WylieResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for the lovely words! We're glad you enjoyed your brunch so much. Please come visit us again soon.

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  10. ConnorS

    Charleston7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful time celebrating our daughters birthday during Sunday brunch. The staff even provided a small desert at the end! As always, the food, service, and ambiance were fantastic. We’ll be back!
    Drift on Lake WylieResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for the great feedback! We are so thankful that you chose to celebrate such a special day with us. Please come see us again soon. Sincerely- Jennifer Tiller, General Manager

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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 2587 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 46 times today
Experiences are available.
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 Parking
  • 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, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • 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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